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Cartoon from January 24 #WayneBrown

The government has lost touch with the reality of their economy.

Maybe poor people just need to get better accountants. It works for the farmers.

It's good to remind ourselves that even while Louise Upston's whānau could support her financially, she chose to go on the benefit. rnz.co.nz/news/political…

"The world doesn't owe you a living" - Christoper Luxon - who continued to claim $52,000 tax free taxpayers money for not living in his 2 official residences, saying he was "entitled to his entitlements". Luxon finally relented after Newstalk ZB listeners criticised him #nzpol

There is an enormous bright orange ball visible in the sky? Does anyone know what's going on? Is the sky falling? or are aliens invading earth?

The coalition government has come in like a wrecking ball, tearing down policies that once made NZ a good place to live. Which areas do you think they’ve damaged most? Add others in the comments.

Chris Hipkins condemned the window smashed at Winston Peters’ house. Peters blamed the Greens. Yet Peters, Luxon, and Seymour never condemned the violent threats against Jacinda Ardern or Golriz Ghahraman. I guess political violence only matters when they’re the target. #NZpol

Did Winston Peters ever stop to think that spreading false rumours about a Green MP might spark real-world violence? Does he regret the abuse and death threats Benjamin Doyle’s faced since? Or is his concern self preservation?

Anyone surprised that Luxon & Louise Upston's new 18-19 year old jobseeker policy is really about Luxon's jobseeker KPI, which he has no chance in hell of meeting rn? National has increased jobseekers so much they are now 80,000 from their target. #nzpol newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/08/gov…

More people would vote for Greens than National. This reflects the sentiment of people I talk to 😁 stuff.co.nz/politics/36084…

Another polls says National is in trouble, but Christopher Luxon is not worried. He's working very hard. rnz.co.nz/news/political…

I worry Luxon will bow out by Christmas because “family reasons.” Stanford takes over as PM, Bishop becomes deputy. She wins the next election on charm and manufactured crisis management. She rolls out the NZ Initiative neo-liberal plans. Ordinary Kiwis keep paying the price.

The government has been polarising New Zealanders, tanking the economy, ignoring evidence, dodging responsibility, colonising like it's the 19th century, and still people think I'd vote for that. I don't get it. 1news.co.nz/2025/10/13/wha…

While care workers are told to tighten their belts, Crown board chairs just got an 80% pay rise. Maybe the unions aren’t “playing politics.” Maybe they’re banging the pots and pans for the bone-tired. wonderoutloud.substack.com/p/ode-to-the-b…

Christopher Luxon Violent offenses 22-23: 16946 Violent offenses 24-25: 18930 Homicide 22-23: 141 Homicide 24-25: 161 SA of Adults 22-23: 1768 SA of Adults 24-25: 1869 SA of Children 22-23: 4086 SA of Children 24-25: 4805 #NZPOL & ram raids already peaked in 2022

Been to see “Prime Minister “ this morning!! Awesome movie. Should be compulsory viewing for every kiwi imo 😊 We were so lucky to have her ( my eyes leaked on several occasions throughout the movie lol ).