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2 months

When surveyed 9/10 dolphins said Russell Coutts could go fuck himself.

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7 months

Instead of "How Jacinda went from saint to witch", @1NewsNZ could write "How so many Kiwis went from decent to disgusting"

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So National were not managing Karen Kuriger’s conflict of interest but they complained about Nanaia Mahuta’s one which was declared and managed. Hmm I wonder what the difference in their eyes is between the two women… would you need three guesses?

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Can we say it one more time? How right was Chippy to rule out working with Winston?

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2 years

Why ask business leaders about Labour? They don't ask unions about National, or humans about ACT. One vote like everyone else.

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3 months

Are we supposed to believe that spitting on the ground in protest is more offensive than cutting benefits and promoting smoking?

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2 years

Is this what we are? After all she has lead us through, March 15, Covid, everything - and we’re going to elect a vacuous business man who offers a tax cut of a few dollars a week in her place? That is shameful - surely we’re better than that?

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2 years

Pretty shameful coverage just now from @1NewsNZ . If a party is promising reduced spending and tax cuts, and you don’t ask what services or welfare will be cut that isn’t journalism it’s an infomercial.

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6 months

Have we learnt nothing from Kiri Allan? Could we maybe just leave Tory Whanau the fuck alone to get the help she is receiving without putting the boot into another decent human being?

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13 days

Sure he only declared $29,268 out of $207,662 in candidate donations. But come on it’s not like he walked across the chamber and shook a pamphlet or anything!

'I'm extremely disappointed': National MP stood down for failing to declare donations

The New Plymouth MP was the chairman of the Environment Committee.

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5 months

@NZNationalParty Woohoo massive rates increases because a bunch of bigots didn't want Māori to have a seat at the table. That'll help with the cost of living crisis!

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2 months

How come Golriz Ghahraman gets charged with breaking the law, but not Brian Tamaki's gang of vandalising thugs?

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6 months

"I really don't want to work for this government. I have no confidence. They are not going to treat Pacific people well and I want to be free to speak up and speak out." More integrity in his little finger than this whole bastard lot of a coalition.

Sir Collin Tukuitonga resigns from NZ government roles, citing 'no confidence'

One of New Zealand's most prominent Pacific health leaders says he has "no confidence" in the government after stepping down from almost every advisory role.

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2 years

All this fuss as to whether Kate Middleton or Jacinda Ardern looked better in that white dress, the media has surely missed the big story - who wore it better?

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2 years

Do we really want the tiny minority of Police or NZDF staff who won't follow an instruction for the greater good of the public and their work colleagues in those roles?

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5 days

"My heart goes out to anyone losing their job" - Nicola Willis, parliament just now. What fucking heart?

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2 months

“What are those bloody dolphins doing in my ocean?”

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3 months

“Kiwis deserve better than a deputy prime minister who behaves like a drunk uncle at a wedding” - Chippy.

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3 months

Gas up 22 cents, regos $50. Remind me again, what are tax increases called under National?

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3 months

Newshub were never the problem, they just said some things you disagreed with. The Platform, Reality Check Radio and Newstalk ZB are the fucking problem.

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15 days

Watching Chloe Swarbrick after Todd McClay, why on earth do people vote for uninformed clowns when they can have someone highly intelligent and articulate?

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4 months

Today Chris Bishop explained the benefits of colonisation to Marama Davidson. That happened.

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6 months

Over the counter pseudoephedrine and looser gun laws, what could possibly go wrong? Not quite what I was expecting from the parties of Law and Order.

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6 months

Oh good grief. Three are replacing the Project with the Ryan Bridge show? What have we done to deserve that?

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4 months

There I was thinking Luxon only knew how to cut. Turns out he can copy and paste as well.

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2 years

48 years today since NZ lost Big Norm. I reckon he and Micky Savage would be very proud of our third great Prime Minister.

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7 months

Imagine if this latest Covid wave got worse and the first thing Luxon had to do as PM was put the country into lockdown. People would lose their minds!

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2 months

Can’t believe Key is going to be acting PM. I get why Luxon wouldn’t want Peters, Seymour or Willis, but is this even legal?

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7 months

An excellent interview with Nanaia Mahuta on Q&A, would love to have seen such candid conversation before the election. Huge respect, our parliament will be poorer without her.

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2 months

SHAME!!! Just disgusting, Luxon should resign. People who are pushing the lies of tobacco companies have no business running this country.

PM Christopher Luxon's tobacco 'talking points' contradicted official advice

The Prime Minister's office circulated 'talking points' on tobacco for his ministers that were completely at odds with official advice.

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3 months

How about instead of referring to someone as 'a Karen' we instead call them 'a Chantelle'? In honour of the deplorable Ms Baker.

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8 months

What Jenna forgot to say: In the last Newshub poll National and ACT got 51% between them, in this one they got 47.9%. The right went down 3% and NZF only went up 0.6%

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1 year

Remember back in 2017 when this arrived. National, and aligned groups, heavily criticised Labour for committing to eradicate it. They said it couldn't be done. Well they bloody well did it!

Mycoplasma bovis eradicated from last remaining farm in New Zealand - Ministry

The last remaining farm with cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has been cleared of cattle, but it doesn't mean the end of the eradication effort.

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3 months

Absolutely gutted that Grant is going, it really feels like the end of an era. His wit, intellect, and outright decency will be a huge loss to Aotearoa and to the Labour Party. He ought to be remembered alongside Michael Cullen as the greatest of our Finance Ministers.

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11 months

How revolting. What ghastly small minded racists that can't handle use of the word kura for school? Worse still is the one in front looking for votes by supporting it. What a horrible little coward.

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Dear god in hell.

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10 months

Now National say they will repeal the law Labour brought in to give people some protection from loan sharks. That's pretty fucked up, even for them.

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7 months

Someone should tell Jessica Mutch McKay to chill with her visible loathing of Labour. It’s going to be a long three years otherwise.

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2 months

I don't want a tax cut if it means cutting funding that supports disabled people and their whanau.

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3 months

Just watched Chippy on Breakfast, the contrast with Luxon yesterday couldn't be greater. He answered questions honestly - amazing.

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3 months

Helen Clark is 74 today. 4 years younger than Trump next inauguration, and 8 younger than Biden. Time for a comeback?

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2 months

What a speech. Tears, laughter, and so much love. Go well Grant Robertson - you did us proud, and we were so lucky to have you. ❤️

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13 days

Sounds like John Key has done a bit of a Jenny Shipley. Reckon we might be giving honours to the wrong people.

John Key sued in the US for alleged insider trading

Shareholders of cybersecurity vendor Palo Alto Networks take legal action against director John Key and others, alleging insider trading. Key says no merit to any of the claims

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2 months

Welcome back to the left Chippy. We've been waiting for you. Labour leader Chris Hipkins says New Zealand needs to fix 'broken' tax system

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says New Zealand needs to fix 'broken' tax system | Newshub

"Reform of our tax system won't just be a matter for the idealists, it will be an economic necessity."

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2 months

This is a bit much. You can’t hold Luxon responsible for the quality of those - I doubt he’s even in the room when it happens.

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1 month

Mr 8% clarifies that Christopher isn't really the Prime Minister, but serves at his pleasure. As for those who thought last week's sackings showed strength, I have two words - Casey Costello.

PM 'unilaterally' sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreement - David Seymour

The Act leader doesn't think any of his ministers are showing signs of failure thus far.

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3 months

The reason Christopher Luxon sounds like he's completely out of touch is because... he is.

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6 months

#BREAKING Ian Taylor stops talking about himself long enough to realise the government he advocated, and voted for, sucks. Team of one million rolls eyes and thinks maybe in future Ian could do us all a favour and just STFU.

'The unintended consequences of the new government'

OPINION:I voted for National. I’m already questioning that.

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2 months

What the fuck is the point in Melissa Lee?

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2 months

"How can we have a Minister of Media and Communications that just sits back and watches as the sector she’s responsible for goes to the wall? What’s the point?" S❤️U❤️B❤️S❤️T❤️A❤️C❤️K ❤️I❤️N❤️❤️B❤️I❤️O❤️

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7 months

How does it go again? Oh yeah, “you didn’t really win, you’re only the government because Winston picked you.”

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17 days

This week I explained to my son that his bus fare has doubled so landlords can have tax breaks. I'm not sure if he believed me.

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1 year

So many mixed up kids these days going off the rails. You don't like to cast blame, but sometimes you just have to ask yourself - where the bloody hell were the parents?

No police charges for Max Key over podcast which broke suicide law

The son of ex-PM Sir John Key won't be charged for publishing a podcast which described how a man died by suicide. Instead, police have had an “educational discussion” with him.

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5 days

Have you seen this from the Taxpayers' Union? Gloating about public servants losing their jobs. These people are disgusting.

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5 days

Are you f'ing serious? I know when I get a half million dollar piece of work the application, the due diligence, goes something like this txt message exchange.... Sir Bill: Chris will there be a review of KO. Bishop: We are going to do an independent review into finances,

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11 months

Interesting maths there Newstalk ZB. By my reckoning 45+12+4=61, giving you a hung parliament. They are literally telling their audience that 61 is a bigger number than 61.

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"Genuineness - I don’t think even the most loyal National supporter would claim that Luxon offers that. I can’t work out what he believes in, although it’s pretty clear what he doesn’t believe in - He tangata, he tangata he tangata." S❤️U❤️B❤️S❤️T❤️A❤️C❤️K ❤️I❤️N❤️❤️B❤️I❤️O❤️

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1 month

Time to evict Israel's Ambassador to New Zealand. No room for inhuman, apologists for mass murder in Aotearoa.

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5 months

Shame on the @nzherald publishing paparazzi photos spying on preparations for Jacinda’s wedding. Gutter tabloid trash.

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4 months

I'm not sure who's wearing the pants in this government, but it sure ain't Christopher.

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1 year

RNZ this morning - a lady complaining the army weren't there after an attempted burglary saw the police arrive quickly and the helicopter used! I wonder which political party she's been listening to?

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3 months

Devo announce reunion tour! Seriously, what a complete bunch of helmets. Imagine being so petty that you have to be bought a special new jacket without any Te Reo on it. It's just pathetic.

Waka Kotahi bought new unbranded hi-viz jackets for PM, entourage for highway re-opening | Newshub

But Luxon was unaware.

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10 months

Just listened to @jamespeshaw on @radionz talking about @KiriAllan , showing real maturity and compassion after these sad events. Every time I hear him talk I admire him more.

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1 month

Perhaps Stuff should stop publishing Damien Grant's views? He can spout them of course, but why give his extreme opinions such an undeserved public platform? Especially with nothing from the left to provide balance.

Media Council upholds complaint about Hamas op-ed on Stuff

The Media Council has upheld a complaint from Dr Imran Ali about an opinion piece published on 15 October 2023.

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1 year

Boom! Wood's conflict of interest over 15,000 shares vs Luxon's $1,500,000 in tax free capital gains while setting tax policy.

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Don't you just hate it when your secret plan to piss the $6b cyclone infrastructure recovery fund up against the wall in tax cuts gets released? Oops.

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2 years

Imagine the sort of person that scoffs at Jacinda having worked at a good old Kiwi Fish n Chip shop but admires Luxon for having started at a McDonald’s.

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Nationwide protest May 1st. An appropriate date for unity.

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6 months

Love this photo from the Action Day. So much this!

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1 year

So where did Christopher Luxon choose to be this Waitangi morning? The Takapuna Boating Club!! How's the diversity, Chris?

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10 months

So Christopher Luxon is all for banning cell phones in schools, but he isn't sure about fizzy drinks. He agrees with feeding hungry school kids in principle, but National will review whether it's good value. And people want this guy to be Prime Minister?

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Christopher Luxon on TVNZ "we're not releasing our Tax policy", then immediately afterwards complains that it's unacceptable that Labour haven't released theirs.

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9 months

Nicola Willis says "she expects to have the majority of the public service 'savings' needed to fund this plan done by Christmas." Merry Xmas from National to all those who get canned just before the holiday season, so others can get those sweet tax cuts. Tis the season.

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4 months

Nicola Willis and Christopher Luxon claimed the sky was falling, and now that it hasn't they're claiming the credit.

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2 months

Remember when Liz "the lettuce" Truss tanked the UK economy? That was unfunded tax cuts. Sound familiar?

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7 months

Q&A with another nasty, unbalanced TVNZ attack on Labour, from the West Coast. Damn how thick is Maureen Pugh? Simon Bridges was right.

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8 months

Can Josie Pagani just fuck off, even Janet Wilson recognized Chippy was the winner.

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6 months

Anyone think Chippy is regretting ruling Winston out?

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6 months

Today showed us one thing - what a complete and utter bunch of fuckwits the people who follow Brian Tamaki are.

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1 year

Talking about trust on RNZ Luxon said repeatedly "People just need to get to know me". They have Chris, that's the problem.

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27 days

The only thing different about crime under the coalition is that Luxon and Seymour aren't turning up to the scene for a photo op any more.

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3 months

Watching Melissa Lee on @Breakfaston1 , it's hard to imagine how she could be less inspiring, less useful. What a complete and utter waste of space - just meaningless words and nothing to help the sector she's responsible for.

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2 years

If most politicians referred to the poor as bottom-feeders or were surprised a female PM knew how to wear gumboots the media would be demanding their resignation. How come Luxon gets tumbleweeds?

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2 years

Jesus wept - now they're protesting against cleaner water? Did anyone tell them it won't be compulsory to use it?

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6 months

For god sake Nicola, just tell the truth for once. Now is a terrible time for tax cuts, it's economic idiocy.

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6 months

Highly recommend taking a look at this passionate speech from Kieran McAnulty yesterday:

Address in Reply Debate - Video 18

2023-12-06 - Address in Reply Debate - Video 18 Kieran McAnulty

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9 months

National advert during the Warriors game. All the people relaxing in the ad were white and the service workers all brown. FFS read the room!

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4 months

National's Uncle Tama says concerns they're underpinned by white supremacy are "premature". Should we wait for burning crosses?

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20 days

Making public servants redundant - bloody expensive. Hiring the same people back as contractors - priceless.

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3 months

About bloody time! My apologies this isn't real, I'm just getting in before the rush next month.

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10 months

I didn't think my opinion of Luxon could get any worse. The man is vile.

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You're a toxic disgrace, you're a repulsive, squirming, pathetic little idiot. Have some class.

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6 months

"The information was all there, but I didn't read it, and now my budget doesn't work. It's all Labour's fault." - N Willis.

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4 months

I'm so old that I remember when raping someone and lying about it might've been considered a set back when running for President.

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3 months

Oh no - I can't stand it, this is just so awful. He was just starting that next chapter as an MP and was so full of life and love for his family and faith. Absolutely heartbreaking. Thoughts very much with his beloved family. RIP Efeso.

Green MP Efeso Collins dies suddenly at 49: 'A great man'

The former Auckland mayoral candidate was at a ChildFund event in Auckland's Britomart when he collapsed.

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6 months

National, making sure the kids get plenty of the three 'R's. Rothmans, Rollies, and a Reduced lifespan. Because the votes of dairy owners aren't going to buy themselves - just ask Sunny Kaushal.

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3 months

You have to wonder at the heartless tweets on Golriz Ghahraman from the likes of Farrar, Slater, Kirkpatrick, and Molloy. What is the collective term for cunts?

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7 months

"We're closer to the end than we were in the beginning, and getting further from the start" - Christopher Luxon on coalition negotiations. I'm paraphrasing, but that's pretty much what he said just now on the radio.

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2 years

Holy heck - Chris Luxon should have said this Q&A interview was against his religion on account of it being a complete abortion. If Jack Tame does this to him in an interview what will Jacinda do in the debates!?!

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2 years

Now that the National Party are on their 7th choice for Finance spokesperson in 4 years do you think they can finally claim to be "strong and stable"?

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1 year

Do you reckon it's a good sign that they're having to run "get to know him" puff pieces and baby photos about a leader who has been in the role for 18 months?!?

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1 year

I'm not surprised Sean Plunket has been banned. His recent tweets on Posie Parker and Marama Davidson, his activities targeting David Farrier, he is a sick man. Our Piers Morgan. Saying horrible offensive things to get a response with no regard for the impact on our society.

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