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@CammronK @Glady142 @mark_slapinski Absolutely they do. Do you not understand that a lot of US economy is propped up by oil money from the Gulf states, which is bought and sold in USD. Plus they invest heavily in American companies. If you harm the Gulf States, America's economy will suffer heavily.

@Glady142 @mark_slapinski Do you think the usa gives a shit about the gulf states .

I'm going to call it now: Trump is going to use a NUCLEAR BOMB in Iran. Bookmark this.

@DineshDSouza She's calling propaganda / misinformation campaigns weapons of war, which they are. You've entirely misrepresented what she said.

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern insists we should give up free speech—which she calls a “weapon of war”—to leaders like her so they can teach us exactly what to think about war, climate change and other issues. This is the rhetoric of tyranny, all dressed up.

@userwhothinks @SteveHWrathall @tasteofrustNZ @chrisluxonmp No the real reason is because it's against their own constitution to hold elections during war time. Educate yourself.

@SteveHWrathall @tasteofrustNZ @chrisluxonmp Lol weak answer. They won't hold elections because Zelensky would be out.

On this the fourth anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, I met tonight with the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing. I have the greatest of admiration for the brave people of Ukraine, whose soldiers are fighting for freedom, and the people of Ukraine who are enduring another winter of Russia’s vile attacks on its energy infrastructure. New Zealand continues to provide training for Ukraine’s Armed Forces so they can defend freedom. We continue to keep the pressure on Russia’s economy by tightening our sanctions regime. Russia is not winning its illegal war. Until a just and lasting peace is agreed, New Zealand will stand steadfast in our support for Ukraine. 🇳🇿 🇺🇦

@Cosmic_xtc @BasilTheGreat So do you agree that Russian propaganda should be censored? Because a lot of what she is talking about is propaganda and how to deal with that.

@BasilTheGreat ‘Censorship is necessary to protect Free Speech' - sound familiar??

🚨Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern explains he views on free speech 'Free speech is a weapon of war' 'Censorship is necessary to protect Free Speech' The clamp down on Free Speech is happening everywhere They know they're losing badly

@BasilTheGreat I watched this entire video and not once did she say that freedom of speech is a "weapon of war". She is explaining how propaganda and misinformation is prominent online, and stating that it's hard to tackle it without also taking about free speech that democracy holds dear.

@Harris3866Keith @SureshSyed @kaiviti_cam

@SureshSyed @kaiviti_cam Not just a 'bunch' of people, but true patriots.

Heard from a cop close to the source that they are sending 200 police from outside of district to Auckland for the Destiny Church march. He also told me that Tamaki has been told they won't approve his walk over the harbour bridge due to "engineering issues" of the bridge, that a bunch of people walking over it is likely to cause issues with it swaying and they can't safely allow them to walk over it...sounds like bullshit to me. Was fine for the Auckland Marathon, fine for Treaty protestors, fine for cyclists... but not for Brian Tamaki Police vow to block Destiny Church protest march over Auckland Harbour Bridge, new ban for walkers , via @nzherald nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/po…

@EricCrampton @DoubleElnz Cut off* not "curious off". Typo

@EricCrampton @DoubleElnz And a big reason for that is because we shouldn't build on soil that is good for farming and crops. If we do that, we risk becoming unable to feed our population should we be curious off from the rest of the World due to natural disaster or worse. Food also a major export

If there is no credible prosecution of the ICE agent who repeatedly shot a restrained guy in the back, think hard about emigration. I like New Zealand. There are other options.

@EricCrampton @DoubleElnz You're talking about paddocks for sheep and cattle. Im talking about crops and fertile soil for growing food.

@TimbersNZ @DoubleElnz stuff.co.nz/business/opini…

@EricCrampton @DoubleElnz Yes we do

@DoubleElnz Does New Zealand have bar quizzes? You might call them pub quizzes? I'm very good on classic-era The Simpsons. Seasons 1-9 or so.

@FortniteStatus @asia555x Only seems to be affecting PS5 . Happens a few times every hour its horrible!

@asia555x Hello there! Is there any specific error message when the game crashes on your PS5? 🤔

🟠 Hey everyone, we're aware of reports that some players have experienced crashes since the v39.30 update released earlier today. We're investigating and will provide an update when we have one.

@NMowbray23 Far cup

what a complete joke

@CrikaRika Nimbyism

Can someone in Auckland explain why these two apartment buildings were built and then literally no others?

@stackthesats_ @Liquid_Times @francis_rabbit Capitsl gains aren't income. Even the IRD says so.

@Liquid_Times @francis_rabbit The one where you feel entitled to other people’s income

If you don't know anyone in NZ who supports a CGT then you've confined yourself to an echo chamber & your view of society is extremely warped.

@Sewsinical @MoonbaseOtago @kelvin_morganNZ Family homes are exempt so there goes your argument right out the window.

Capital gains are nothing but inflation. My house is worth 5 times what I paid for it but it is still just a house, it is money that has lost value. If I sold it and was taxed on the increase I would not have enough to buy a house of the same value. Creating inflation then taxing people on the increased numbers is just crooked accounting and theft.

📍Labour’s new capital gains tax (CGT) — unveiled yesterday by leader Chris Hipkins — has kicked off a political firestorm ahead of next year’s general election. The plan would impose a 28% tax on profits from selling investment and commercial property, while exempting the family home, farms, KiwiSaver, shares, inheritances, and business assets. Expected to bring in around $700 million a year, the plan would kick in on 1 July 2027, funding three free GP visits for every Kiwi, with any surplus ring-fenced for healthcare. The policy won’t be applied retrospectively. It’s a straightforward, moderate proposal built on fairness — those who profit most from property should contribute more to public services. Yet the government’s furious reaction suggests this is about more than economics — it’s about ideology and fear of change. Capital gains tax has haunted New Zealand politics for decades. Treasury first floated the idea in 1989 under David Caygill, and it’s been picked up and dropped by almost every Labour leader since. Phil Goff campaigned on it in 2011, David Cunliffe tried again in 2014, Andrew Little dropped it in 2017, and Jacinda Ardern ruled it out after her own Tax Working Group found a full CGT too complex. That group, however, did support a limited version focused on property investment — exactly what Labour has now proposed. This plan isn’t radical or punitive. It’s an attempt to fix a long-standing imbalance in our tax system, where wages are taxed heavily but property profits often escape untaxed — as we’ve seen “Mr Wealthy & Sorted” benefit from in recent times. Still, the National-led government’s response has been nothing short of overcooked. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ironically called the policy “uncooked,” while Finance Minister Nicola Willis branded it “an attack on investment and savings.” Both warned it would hurt small businesses and slow the economy. But those claims simply don’t hold up. Labour’s proposal excludes most business assets, meaning local shop owners or manufacturers won’t face new taxes on their premises or equipment. Treasury’s own work has shown that a well-designed CGT can improve fairness and efficiency without harming growth. What National is really defending is the status quo — a system that lets property investors profit tax-free while ordinary workers carry the load. The intensity of the backlash reveals more about politics than economics. Property remains New Zealand’s sacred cow — a symbol of middle-class security and widening inequality. By painting even a modest CGT as a “war on aspiration,” National is playing to fear. Yet nearly every other developed nation taxes capital gains — Australia, the UK, and the US among them — without economic collapse. In truth, New Zealand’s failure to do so has distorted investment decisions, channelling money into property rather than innovation. It’s growth in name only — a cycle that rewards speculation, not productivity. Frankly, the government’s outrage feels misplaced. Public opinion appears almost evenly split — one Stuff poll showed 49% in favour and 51% against. It suggests New Zealanders are wary of new taxes but also tired of a system where wage earners shoulder most of the burden. As always, the devil will be in the detail — how property values are set in 2027, how losses are handled, and how Inland Revenue enforces the rules. Labour’s plan isn’t reckless; it’s a balanced, logical step toward a fairer system. The opposition’s fierce resistance says more about whose interests they’re protecting than about the policy itself. If Aotearoa New Zealand is serious about sustainable growth and social equity, this CGT could be a long-overdue step in the right direction. 1News political editor Maiki Sherman follows below with all the details, along with public reaction from the street. #nzpol

@Bridgetpee Kiwis need to ask themselves this question: Do we want our economy to be largely a real estate market or based on better, more productive, enterprise? CGT is the first step towards the latter. Ofc majority of investors have dumped their money into housing if it has least tax.

So many babies crying about a piddly-arse tax that the rest of the world has been paying for years. It’s like the sky is falling in….quite something to behold 😅

@backblock100 @Bridgetpee Developers already pay tax on profit they make from selling new builds . Check IRD rules. CGT doesnt affect them

@Bridgetpee What do you think happens to demand when population increases and house numbers decrease due to developers no longer developing!!!

@Bridgetpee @v_freedman If rents are too high people will rent from someone else..simple. you can't force rent unless supply is low

@v_freedman How will they know how much the capital gain will be when they sell a property 5 or 10 years down the track? How do they know they will make a gain, how do they know how much tax they will pay?

Can someone please explain to me how this is an attack on small businesses, dairies and kiwisaver? I don’t get it.

@v_freedman @Bridgetpee Then next we will vote for rent ceilings

@Bridgetpee If they own the premises they’ll pay tax. If not the landlord will likely raise the lease to cover capital gains tax. Either way the business will raise costs to cover and the consumer pays. Thanks Labour

@BrianTamakiNZ Says the cult leader and grifter who exploited tax free status of Churches for years. 😂

TAX. TAX. TAX. That’s all Labour knows how to do. NEWSFLASH: New Zealand is already one of the most taxed nations in the Asia-Pacific. And Labour wants to squeeze us even harder. The average tax-to-GDP across Asia-Pacific is 19.5%. New Zealand sits at a staggering 33.9%. Only Japan beats us…at 34.4%. We’re already paying: 💸Personal income tax 💸Company tax 💸GST 💸Customs duties 💸Fuel excise 💸And more hidden taxes than you can count. And now Labour and the Greens want to slap on a Capital Gains Tax. Another tax grab so Government can splash cash on pet and pathetic projects. No wonder Kiwis are struggling. A third of what you earn goes straight to Wellington. And you’re left wondering why you can’t get ahead. We need less tax, less government, and more Kiwi freedom. Let’s free Kiwis to use their own creativity & ingenuity…not fund political vanity. It’s time to take an axe to Government spending. Stick to what matters: 🩺Health 📚Education 🚓Police ⚖️Justice 🛣️Roads 🪖Defence …and cut the socialist waste. Start by culling Parliament… 123 MPs down to 60. Wouldn't that be a great day! Less of these political parasites. That alone would save around $63 million every year. Less politicians. Less waste. More freedom. It’s time to stop feeding the beast…and start freeing the people. 🇳🇿 Join me on New Zealand Day: 31 January…as we march for a Better NZ. Let’s flood the Harbour Bridge with flags, faith, and true Kiwi pride. It’s time to Keep NZ, NZ…and build A Bridge to Better. #TruePatriotsNZ #KeepNZNZ @WearetheMediaNZ