Honestly

@gne2 @matt_horncastle Are you advocated for a seperate Māori state funded by Māori taxpayers?

@matt_horncastle Also insisted on Māori look after Māori with the money they already have!!

We need to end Maori settlements Even if we assume that wrongs were committed against Māori in the nineteenth century, it does not follow that modern taxpayers should be paying settlements today. Punishing people for actions that occurred 150 years ago is morally wrong. Justice means holding individuals responsible for what they themselves have done. It does not mean holding their children, grandchildren, or completely unrelated citizens responsible for the actions of people long dead. The taxpayers of New Zealand today did not confiscate land, did not write the laws of colonial governments, and did not make the decisions that are now being debated. Yet they are the ones expected to fund ongoing Treaty settlements and reparations. That contradicts a basic moral principle of Western justice: guilt and punishment must be personal, not hereditary. I am not arguing here about the history itself. For the sake of discussion, we can assume that historical wrongs occurred. The point is simple. Justice cannot mean transferring responsibility across generations and charging innocent people today for events they had no role in. At some point, a country must stop treating history as an open financial liability and instead move forward as a nation of equal citizens under the law.

@matt_horncastle Two things. 1 there’s no expiry date on te tiriti. 2 Māori pay taxes too.

@ElliotIkilei I can’t fill my car up with English nor can I eat it. These clowns need to stop whistle blowing to racists and focus on issues that matter.

Here are my three reasons for supporting the English Language Bill: 1. English is the language just about every Kiwi actually uses every day. Around 95% of us speak and understand it, and it’s been the main language in government, schools, courts, hospitals and shops forever. It makes zero sense that it’s never been made official in law. This bill just fixes that and calls it what it is. 2. We need plain, clear communication that works for everyone. All the extra Te Reo signs and messages popping up everywhere (even when hardly anyone can read them properly) is starting to cause real confusion, especially in places like health or emergency services. Making English the official default keeps things practical and safe so the majority of New Zealanders aren’t left guessing. 3. It brings us together without taking anything away from anyone. The bill simply adds English as the third official language alongside Te Reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. It doesn’t remove or downgrade the others — it just makes sure we still have one common language that unites all Kiwis, no matter our background. That’s good for national unity and plain common sense.

@GeeBeeNZ @actparty Hahaha well played 😂

@tehaututu @actparty When did you take my photo??? That breaches all Privacy Laws of New Zealand! Reported!

𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗿𝗲-𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ACT Party Deputy Leader and MP for Tāmaki, Brooke van Velden, has today announced that she does not intend to seek re-election to Parliament in this year’s general election to allow her to explore opportunities in the private sector. Brooke will continue to serve the people of Tāmaki as their Member of Parliament and undertake her work as Minister of Internal Affairs and for Workplace Relations and Safety for the rest of this term. Expressions of interest to stand for ACT at the general election are currently open and the Party will select its Tāmaki candidate in late April. The Board will appoint a new Deputy Leader on recommendation from the Caucus before an announcement at the Party’s AGM on 21 June. Brooke van Velden said: “At the election this year, I will have spent nine years in public service; first working with David Seymour to help secure the passage of the End of Life Choice Act through Parliament, six years as Deputy Leader and Member of Parliament for ACT, and three years as a Government minister and electorate MP for Tāmaki. “I have never wanted to be a career politician, and while I believe there are so many more years I could serve my community, I wish to explore the private sector too. At some point in the future, I would like to return to public service. “It has been an absolute privilege to serve our country in Government and represent the people of Tāmaki and the ACT Party, but I feel now is the right time for change. “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the many people who have made my political career possible. If you showed up to deliver letters in the rain, came to my campaign committee on dark winter evenings, or put my bright pink signs on your fence, thank you. Thank you to people who helped me in those ways and many others. “I’d like to thank the voters who elected me twice, as the Deputy Leader of ACT and as the MP for Tamaki. Being the voice of your values in Parliament has been an honour and a privilege. To the ACT Party and the two caucuses I’ve served in, thank you for the trust you’ve invested in me and the support you’ve given me. Finally, to David Seymour, thank you for your leadership, encouragement and friendship. “I am making this announcement today to ensure that ACT has the time to select a new candidate for the Tāmaki electorate and give that person sufficient time to campaign. I look forward to seeing who puts themselves forward and campaigning alongside the person the Party chooses to ensure that Tāmaki stays pink in November.” David Seymour commented: “This announcement is bitter sweet as one of our stars moves to brighten another sky. I’m losing a colleague, but keeping a friend. ACT is losing an MP, but keeping a supporter. I’m sad Brooke is not standing again, but I respect and understand her choice to start her next chapter. “Brooke’s career is as close to perfect as a political career could ever be. By 34 she’s spent nine years on the Parliamentary Precinct racking up win after win. From our campaign together on Euthanasia, to her triumph in Tamaki, and her recent reforms of employment law, the Holidays Act, and Health and Safety Law, the constant in Brooke’s career has been tangible achievement. “Brooke’s quiet determination and fierce intelligence has helped build the modern ACT Party. She found a party with one MP and 0.5 per cent support, in nine years she has been central to making ACT a driving force at the centre of Government. Our whole caucus wishes her well for her next chapter. “Winning Tāmaki was a triumph.”

@GeeBeeNZ @actparty

@tehaututu @actparty ...AND, by the way, in passing: There is NO Global recognition, or approval for New Zealand to be called anything other than it's Internationally recognised name = New Zealand. Aotearoa, is grossly incorrect as it ONLY refers to North Island you Ignorant F👀L!

@GeeBeeNZ @actparty It didn’t hit whatever it was

@tehaututu @actparty NO, no, not "Comedy", but RIDICULE! Muppet!

@terrymckain1 Yup watch how long it takes to drop back down once the barrel prices eventually drop… I guarantee it takes a lot longer than it did for them to rise

If we have 7 weeks of fuel in reserve, that is, purchased at pre-war prices, then why has my price at the pump risen approximately a dollar for each litre. Is this called price gouging? Why isn’t the media jumping up and down? Why are the politicians silent?

@TaxpayersUnion Only ACT would think we can drink ourselves to a better economy 😂

Good to see Nicole McKee taking aim at excise tax! 🍺

@TaxpayersUnion Make alcohol cheap! What could possibly go wrong

@bulbasaur2713 @chrisluxonmp Benefit increase was already coming and will be inadequate to deal with the spike in fuel costs.

$50 a week? And only for people with kids. And an increase to people on the benefit. Meanwhile all us actual workers are being told to get fucked. Fucking hopeless @chrisluxonmp

@matt_horncastle I feel like your views best align with ACT but even @dbseymour knows you’re batshit crazy and wouldn’t want to try manage you in parliament - they will happily receive your donations though I’m sure

My world view is simple. Free people build better countries than governments do. I believe in low taxes, small government, personal responsibility, property rights, freedom of speech, freedom of enterprise, and the right of people to build a better life for themselves and their families. I believe hard work should be rewarded. Success should be respected. Merit should matter. Ownership matters. Families matter. Strong communities matter. I do not believe the government creates wealth. It can only tax it, regulate it, waste it, or get out of the way and let productive people build. I believe the best society is one where a normal hardworking person can earn a living, buy a home, raise children, save money, and move forward with dignity. Less bureaucracy. Less dependence. Less theft through tax. More freedom. More building. More ownership. More accountability. That is my politics. That is my economics. That is my moral view. A free, responsible, property owning society will beat a dependent, overgoverned one every time.

@HanumanKiJaiHo @kaiviti_cam @_chloeswarbrick Do you actually think that would work 😂 they need someone likeable who can pull the middle across - it ain’t Cam

@kaiviti_cam Good chance for you to step into Auckland Central candidate, you get to go toe to toe with @_chloeswarbrick. 😎

The National Party is having trouble attracting quality candidates under Luxon’s leadership. Auckland Central delegates recently rejected the sole candidate put up by the party and still currently have no candidate.

@NZNationalParty Have we actually considered making public transport free or at least subsidising it considerably? I know it’s from the other side but it would both help people and reduce fuel consumption

We know that the conflict in the Middle East is adding pressure to hardworking New Zealanders. We are delivering temporary, timely support that is targeted to low-to-middle income working families with children. This support is temporary. It will last up to one year, or until fuel prices ease, to help with household costs without pushing inflation higher or adding to government debt. We cannot control global oil markets or international conflicts. And we also can’t risk repeating Covid mistakes, where too much spending more than doubled debt and pushed inflation and mortgage rates too high. This is a measured response to help the squeezed middle that is careful not to increase inflation or government debt.

@matt_horncastle More people in Aotearoa are pro shipping you somewhere offshore

Everyone should be pro drilling New Zealand oil.

@GeeBeeNZ @actparty Mine was a typo, yours was a weak attempt at comedy - so a slight difference 😘

@tehaututu @actparty Yes, just like the combined word "didthis". No different!

@aniobrien @NicolaWillisMP They still have doctors appointments, need to get kids to school and maybe even interviews for jobs

Media are asking why beneficiaries aren't getting support. @NicolaWillisMP points out that beneficiaries are getting an increase on 1st April anyway & they do not have the obligation to get to work.

The Govt has announced targeted cost of living support for lower/middle income working families focused on easing pressure from high fuel prices. From April 7, approx 143,000 families with kids will receive an extra $50 a week through a boost to the in-work tax credit. Eligibility is also being expanded, bringing in approx 14,000 additional working families, who will receive the payment at a reduced (abated) rate depending on income. The support will last for up to one year, or end earlier if petrol prices fall below $3 per litre for 4 consecutive weeks. The total cost is estimated at up to $373 million if it runs the full year. The Govt says this will be funded within the existing Budget 2026 allowance, meaning no additional borrowing beyond what was already planned.

@GeeBeeNZ @actparty Didthis sound funny in your head?

@actparty Does Tāmaki have a correct ENGLISH name? ...Or is it a suburb of Auckland? ...as in Tāmaki Mac'n'cheese?

@matt_horncastle You may be right but he’s also a muppet

Christopher Luxon is our best option for Prime Minister. He is a safe set of hands. The world is getting hard, we need an adult running the country.

@aniobrien @Coltheman1 The best lies are ones that are believable and that is why this one caught fire.

Stuff don't care that they have had to correct their story about Luxon and the Samoan honour. It has achieved what it was intended to achieve and very few people will see the correction.

Shout out to coach Dave Rennie. After the way he was treated by our administration in Australia, to now find himself with arguably the biggest job in rugby feels like a little bit of karma. We let one of the best coaches in the game go. Not only did we let him go, we pushed him out the door. So seeing him land on his feet like this, I’m genuinely happy for him. The “what could have been” might still come back to bite us, especially with a home World Cup coming in hot. Funny how the universe works sometimes. Congrats to the All Blacks for appointing not just a top coach, but a good man who understands that the game is about people first. That will play a huge role in their culture. PS. You’re the enemy now though 🤝✊🏽🤎