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Sorry, I didn’t check that last link, to the leaked Philip Morri$ lobbying strategy that named the Taxpayer$’ Union and the NZ Initiative. This RNZ link works: Leaked tobacco lobbying plan for ‘political pressure’ shows tobacco giant got its tax cut wish [ …

CEO Luxon’s reflexive lie – “Don’t know who he is” – maybe our CEO is a bit forgetful? Luxon replied, there is “no record or recollection” of interactions with Fonterra and Z Energy from 2024. https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/28-05-2026/echo-chamber- …

Mayors left stunned by Government’s council amalgamation U-turn [careful now RNZ, 25 Sept 2026] “I don’t think it’s sensible … that the New Zealand public would expect the government to rush a decision, we’ve got to get this right.” [- Local Govt Minister …

I think that is where Hager can come unstuck. Maybe you’re right. Still, it’s not just Hager who can come unstuck – time will tell. Guy Body, in the New Zealand Herald, 8 October 2014 But the book is well worth reading aside from all that, as an insight …

Another reminder of what the political right do so well – lest we forget. In his 2014 book Dirty Politics, an expose of right-wing attack politics, investigative journalist Nicky Hager described the Taxpayers’ Union as operating “in effect, as an arm’s- …

‘Don’t know who he is’: Luxon unfazed by new Nicky Hager book [Stuff, 21 Sept 2026] Here’s the thing: If he doesn’t know who Hager is, he’s a moron. But if he thinks he can save face by pretending not to know, he’s also a moron. Ergo, Luxon is a moron. …

It’s quite popular, apparently. That 64% of Kiwis polled support the introduction of a wealth tax and only 26% don’t is really heartening. Guess those farrar-minded TPU types won’t be too keen. [comment] If we want good healthcare, education, …

Indeed. Kiwis are saddled with a very underhanded govt – dirty even. And not for the first time Rod Emmerson, in the New Zealand Herald, 3 Sept 2014 But the book is well worth reading aside from all that, as an insight into some of the toxic elements at …

Ah well, Dirty Work was sold out at Whitcoulls in the Plaza, and at Bruce McKenzie. Both are expecting more copies in the next few days, although the sales staff at Bruce McKenzie said I would probably miss out again unless I reserved a copy. Still, not …

I’m still trying to adapt to a country where people who have plenty would still not bat an eyelid to a homeless person who, for lack of support, would freeze to death in the gutter, if it added a few dollars to their net worth. More than a life is worth? …

Two Dirty Work-related articles in The Spinoff today, and a good comment/question. A dispatch from the sweaty, feverish launch of Nicky Hager’s new book, Dirty Work [The Spinoff, 23 Sept 2026] The Spinoff joined hundreds of ‘sad political tragics’ at a …

Are we back on track yet? Where might the nACT1 CoC take New Zealand Aotearoa next? Chris Slane, in the New Zealand Listener, 9 Feb 2026 Sharon Murdoch, in The Post, 26 April 2026 – They all get Winston’d in the end. Meanwhile, the #climate change #flood …

Reminiscent of scenes from Dr Strangelove – replenishing our precious bodily fluids Dr. Strangelove — “Bodily Fluids” This is where RFK Jr. got his water fluoridation policy. https://youtu.be/xQyf3QgRP-c

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Christopher Luxon explains his ‘bottom feeding’ comments [1News, 23 March 2022] Just another right-wing pollie accidentally saying what they really think. Christopher Luxon backpedals after office says ‘official’ advice on data centres actually ‘media …