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11 June 2025

"Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and opinions of any kind in any form. New Zealand First will continue to defend the right of every New Zealander to exercise that freedom," Winston Peters 9:58AM 11 June 2025.

9 June 2025

William McGimpsey🇳🇿 on X: "This clip is a good example of the absurdity of political debate when constrained by politically correct taboos. Because innate racial differences can never be mentioned, we get nonsense like one side trying to blame unequal outcomes on “colonisation” and the other trying in vain https://t.co/WbwxmzYYVE" / X vain to explain “the multitude of factors” that might be causing it. We need to get rid of politically correct taboos so we can have real discussions about this stuff - races are different, they’re going to achieve unequal outcomes no matter what we do.     8:42AM 9 June 2025

8 June 2025

Kiwistream NZ on X: "You're not indigenous mate...You traveled here just like everyone else. The Maori seats need to go. This is just another example of why they are a waste of time. Like Winston said TPM don't speak for Maori only the radicals. https://t.co/v56NVZOfWn" / X New Zealand must resolve this problem of Maori and treaty at the earliest. https://x.com/i/status/1931248597753803134

The Redbaiter on X: "“Yeah, thanks for that question….” On Radio NZ this morning Susie Ferguson’s sickeningly biased interview of Maori Party leader Debbie Packer was a stark contrast to yesterday’s combative interview with Winston Peters. Ms Packer should have thanked Susie for every question she https://t.co/ucON2Wy22G" / X question she asked, because they were all so obviously fed to her. To allow Debbie free reign to counter (mostly with BS) the many valid public criticisms made of her party’s behaviour. Ms Ferguson did not challenge Ms Packer once. To the contrary Susie hummed in agreement with every assertion made. No matter how wrong or baseless they were.For example, the MP claimed public opinion backed her view that the penalties were too strong. When Radio NZ’s own polling showed that 54% thought the punishments were either appropriate or too lenient. Only 36% said too harsh. There were strong rumours that Ms Ferguson had been kicked off Morning report because her extreme left bias was too much even for Radio NZ. Like rust though, the left never sleep and she has lately wormed her way back on to the Saturday Morning show. Radio NZ is owned by the taxpayer, and therefore should not be used as a propaganda platform for extremists and separatists. IMHO Ms Ferguson should be fired again for this interview. Knowing the politically corrupt state of NZ's legacy media though, she will more likely be given an award. 4:34PM 7 June 2025.

Perri🇳🇿🇬🇧 on X: "@TheRedbaiter I applaud you for listening to this DEI captured lefty woo woo self styled "journalist" interviewing a racist activist whose only intention is to cause division, discontent and misinformation." / X

7 June 2025

William McGimpsey🇳🇿 on X: "WATCH: David Seymour speaks at the Oxford Union debate, opposing the moot that “no one is illegal on stolen land”. If I understand correctly, Seymour’s argument is something like: in order to effectively address injustices you have to accept the legitimacy and sovereignty of https://t.co/6NcP0H5mXL" / X sovereignty of existing States, and their ability to set their own public policy, including on immigration. The line separating “indigenous peoples” from later settlers is somewhat arbitrary (and a bit anti-white - my words not his) because history is messy, peoples move, and drawing the line of legitimate ‘indigeneity’ or land ownership at any given point in time is arbitrary.  William McGimpseynz  4:15PM 7 June 2025.

6 June 2025

Winston Peters on X: "The Maori Party have tried their hardest to be the ‘martyrs in the media’ for their shallow transparent cause. But no one asks them who they actually purport to represent. They suffer from the same affliction of the Greens thinking they represent ‘green’. The Maori party don’t" / X don’t represent Maori...as the saying goes ‘to be ignorant of one's ignorance is the malady of the ignorant’. They claim that 20% of New Zealand are Maori. The Maori Party only achieved 3% of the vote. The vast majority of Maori did not vote for them. So who do they represent exactly..? Riddle me that, cowboy hat. 8:25AM 6 June 2025.

Dave on X: "@winstonpeters Tākuta Ferris told us in his speech they represent IWI. What is IWI = Maori Corporation. In other words they represent large Wealth Corporations who are trying to maximise profits & hand out from the NZ Govt.(Corp) They are not for the people, hapu or whanau. They are Elitist!" / X 8:37AM 6 June 2025.

5 June 2025

New Zealand First on X: ".@winstonpeters: The Maori Party are extremists. They don't want democracy. They want anarchy. https://t.co/iYaZgNNMQy" / X Listen to video.   https://x.com/i/status/1930493222998196617

4 June 2025

Shane Jones on X: "Unruly gang members have been kicked from state housing - civic rights & responsibilities first https://t.co/9ZtzGyXbaM" / X

31 May 2025

Historical time has arrived when the world is shrinking to a new world where people can communicate with each other, and multipolar regions with the support of the unipolar world are emerging. The definition of human rights is changing with human duties. The USA's role is more transparent, and I think the USA is ready to change its authority and initiatives to destabilize unfriendly nations. I hope that from now on, the USA will not support dictators and terrorists (Read Pakistan's defensese minister speech). Change in the administration in the USA may affect and influence world politics.

As I predicted or requested earlier, Russia, India, and China must reestablish unity in diversity, which may help human beings around the world. Peace and prosperity are only possible if the G-20 and other states, including the USA, Russia, China, India, and Europe, unite to create peace and stability for humanity, though human nature may create obstacles during this process. Based on new developments of science and technology and internet boundaries of states are not important. This shall lead unity of people around the world. Jaipal Datta.

Winston Peters on X: "The Minister met this evening with the Minister of External Affairs of India, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.   Ministers Jaishankar & Peters: -discussed the strengthening ties between New Zealand and India over the past 18 months; -explored the next steps required to realise the https://t.co/me4B5TtUgM" / X required to realise the bilateral relationship’s full potential;

-spoke about recent developments in both South Asia and the Pacific Islands region; and -discussed how New Zealand and India can work together to ensure a stable, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.  Minister Peters also repeated his unequivocal condemnation of the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

New Zealand First on X: "https://t.co/EVEAVdHur8" / X (3:30PM, 30 May 2025).

ANI on X: "#WATCH | Delhi | "We know that there are going to be certain areas of barrier of concern... For example, India will need 35% more food in the next 35 years, and our country, rather than being an opponent, can be a serious help...", says Rt. Hon. Winston Peters, Deputy Prime https://t.co/sn3KfwHdMG" / X 11:29PM 30 May 2025.

26 May 2025

William McGimpsey🇳🇿 on X: "I’ve published a White Paper on Immigration Policy in New Zealand. The paper describes: 1. The historical evolution of immigration policy in New Zealand, from an unofficial “White New Zealand policy” for most of our history, to settings which promote ever increasing diversity https://t.co/83JDsdk7mW" / X diversity and multiculturalism today. 2. The problems current policy settings create for our national security, social cohesion, civil rights and economy. 3. Successful examples of countries that have implemented more restrictive immigration approaches, focussed on preserving national/cultural identity and social cohesion. 4. Specific policy changes New Zealand should adopt to resolve the economic and social problems caused by the current approach." 8:13AM 26 May 2025. Read the paper here - https://conservativenetwork.substack.com/p/immigration-policy-in-new-zealand

23 May 2025

New Zealand First on X: "Budget 2025: New Zealand First pragmatism prevails. https://t.co/8OlKDVCAD7" / X

 2:34PM 23 May 2025

Winston Peters on X: "🇦🇺 🤝 🇳🇿" / X

6:42PM 23 May 2025

Senator Penny Wong on X: "Australia has no closer partner than New Zealand. Today I met NZ Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Winston Peters in Adelaide to discuss how we can better protect our region in uncertain times, by building stronger partnerships in the Pacific and strengthening regional institutions. https://t.co/pXmIPTJejB" / X 6:31PM 23 May 2025

22 May 2025

New Zealand First on X: "Our Ministers have knocked it out of the park when it comes to hard-nosed government delivery. We are proud of what we’ve achieved in Budget 2025 – our party is delivering real growth opportunities, defending our borders, targeted business support, and backing our seniors. Real" / X "Real growth opportunities - $200m for a co-investment fund to unlock natural gas in New Zealand, Over $600m for Rail upgrades and $84m to support the Government’s goal to double exports.

Targeted business support: 20% depreciation on plant, machinery, and other assets so businesses have the room to invest and grow. Defending our borders: Total $4.2 billion Defence spend and $35m to stop illegal drugs getting into the country. Boosting front line $480m extra funding for frontline police and $14m for Maori and Pasifika wardens, and the Maori Women's Welfare League.     Backing our Seniors - $154m to lift the income threshold for SuperGold rates rebate and $24m for Aged Care." 3:35PM 22 May 2025.

14 May 2025

(1) Winston Peters on X: "Congratulations @AnitaAnandMP on your appointment as Canada’s new Foreign Minister.  Canada is one of New Zealand’s closest friends and most likeminded partners, and we look forward to working with you.    Our congratulations also to former Canadian Foreign Minister @melaniejoly" / X

8 May 2025

Winston Peters on X: "The Minister moved a motion in the House today to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe. “I move, that this House notes that 8 May 2025 marks 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe – VE Day, Victory in Europe, and subsequently in the Pacific," / X   the Pacific, recognise that this anniversary represents an enormous cost to human life, fundamental questions of human freedom, self-determination, and dignity, a global fight for the freedoms enjoyed by New Zealanders, the establishment of a new rules-based order centred around the UN Charter and a new body of international law, and recognise those who sacrificed themselves in the war for the hard-won conditions of peace and prosperity that we have enjoyed over our last three generations.”

New Zealand First on X: "We're focused on taking on organised criminal groups and putting an end to the misery they spread in our communities https://t.co/Gs1tM4IzFk https://t.co/lWJiiYeJg1" / X

22 April 2025

Winston Peters on X: "As predicted Chris Hipkins has tried to criticise and brush off our members bill which protects the definition of the term ‘woman’ in law. It’s no surprise given the fact he was asked in 2023 how he defined ‘what a woman is’ and he acted like a possum in headlights saying the" / Xsaying the question “came slightly out of left field”. It’s now 2025 and New Zealand is still none the wiser as to what he thinks. Hipkins should stop being so out of touch and read our bill so he can be prepared next time the media ask him if he’s figured it out yet.

19 April 2025

 Definition of hate changes with the political power.  William McGimpsey on X: "NZ Police have once again told the Free Speech Union that they’re going to be ‘moderate’ and ‘reasonable’ when it comes to policing ‘non-crime hate incidents’. First of all this isn’t good enough, they should abolish the practice entirely, and secondly I don’t believe them https://t.co/lhdkLuRTWO" / X "believe them anyway.The way they use the word “hate” is a lie. They’ve defined hate as expressing disagreement with the political ideology of the establishment - ie you can’t disagree with mass immigration, multiculturalism, diversity or political correctness. There is nothing inherently hateful about this, and it is easy to imagine a different regime in a different time or place doing the same thing but the other way around - defining hate as PROMOTING mass immigration, multiculturalism, diversity and political correctness. Which if it happened, the left would label fascism."

17 April 2025

Population growth among NZ's fastest over last decade by RNZ published in New Zealand Herald on April 17 2025 on A-5.

"Population of NZ is now 5.3 million people living in Aotearoa. "Stats NZ population analyst Kim Dunstan said New Zealand's population had grown by an average of 1.3% a year since 2018. Figures showed the South Island growing at a slightly faster rate of 1.4% a year.... "Over the last decade, New Zealand's experienced some of its fastest population growth in the history driven by international migration." Dustan said. In the five years to December 2023, New Zealand's population grew from 4.94 million to 5.32 million. More than four million people live in the North Island - with over 2.5 million residing in the North Island, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Those regions account for 62% of the country's growth since 2018 and along with Tasman and Canterbury, are the only regions that grew faster than the country as a whole. Across Auckland, Papakura was the fastest growing area, at 5% a year between 2018 and 2024. 

Duncan said Canterbury's Selwyn District experienced the biggest growth at 5.1% a year. That was followed by the Queenstown Lakes District at 3.7% a year. He said that growth was mainly driven by internal migration, with some of the fastest growing parts of New Zealand on the outskirts of major cities. 

In Wellington City, the population also decreased from 211,200 in 2018 to 209.900 in 2024. Chatham Islands fell by an estimated 80 people to 610 residents in 2024." 

16 April 2025

New Zealand First on X: "Defining “women” and standing up for women is not a priority for Chris Hipkins. We knew that the moment he awkwardly couldn’t define what a woman is 😬" / X

New Zealand First on X: "How can someone ask a question about the ‘woman’s pay gap’ but can’t even define what a woman is? https://t.co/oeArmGAEJV" / X

New Zealand First on X: "Women = adult human female. Only women and people of the female sex can get pregnant or give birth." / X

15 April 2025

New Zealand First on X: "Casey Costello: One nation, one flag, one people, that is who we are. https://t.co/QWzooAb3mX" / X

New Zealand First on X: ""Only women and people of the female sex can get pregnant and birth a child no matter how they identify." - @CaseyCostelloMP https://t.co/gpHfShSj6P" / X

14 April 2025

William McGimpsey on X: "WATCH: Jack Tame struggles through an interview trying in vain to understand why Kiwis don’t trust the news - I’m not sure how much louder we can say it Jack, it’s because you’re biased, you took the PIJF money, you propped up the tyrant Ardern, you call ordinary Kiwis bigots if https://t.co/yGym3O1dEX" / XKiwis bigots if they think there are only two sexes, if they’re concerned about a guy posting pedo-stuff on social media, if they’re sick of woke BS coming out of the government, or an immigration policy that’s diversifying them into extinction. In short, we don’t trust you because you act like enemy propagandists - it’s not that complicated really.

William McGimpsey on X: "The JMAD Trust in News Report for 2025 has been released. Key findings: - Only 32% of Kiwis “trust most of the News most of the time”, one point lower than last year. - Kiwis trust in news is significantly lower than the global average, and we have one of the lowest trust https://t.co/UYeJ9oXO3c" / X  Charts are enclosed. See more charts also.

10 April 2024

Christopher Luxon on X: "More mortgage relief is on the way, because National’s plan to get on top of the cost of living is working. The OCR has dropped again and now sits at 3.5% – the lowest since October 2022." / X

3 April 2024

Christopher Luxon on X: "It was great to talk this morning with my friend, President Zelenskyy, with it an opportunity to assure him of New Zealand’s steadfast support to Ukraine. The President and his people are courageous in the face of Russia’s ongoing aggression. We discussed the path to a just" / X the path to a just and lasting peace, with the next step being the need for Russia to show it too is serious about ending the war by agreeing to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський on X: "I had a good conversation with the Prime Minister of New Zealand @chrisluxonmp. I’m grateful for his kind words about Ukraine and the Ukrainian people — and especially for the support New Zealand has provided to our country during this war. New Zealand stands firmly on the side" / X "firmly on the side of life—providing assistance to help us defend our people and our state, and supporting Ukraine both politically and economically. We value New Zealand’s role in the global sanctions effort.

Today, Prime Minister Luxon and I discussed the need to apply new sanctions against Russia for prolonging the war and trying to distort the diplomatic efforts of the partners. I informed about Russia’s strikes on our energy infrastructure — all of which has also been shared with our American partners. We also discussed relations with key states in order to establish a dignified peace. In addition, we talked about joint efforts, particularly with European partners, to ensure reliable security for Ukraine in the future. Thank you for your support."

29 March 2025

New Zealand First on X: ""You're either with us, or you're in the way" - three minutes of Winston Peters roasting protestors. https://t.co/cc75xPWfxZ" / X

Shane Jones on X: "Many peaceful protestors using their democratic right to distribute their message. A few rugrat, ankle biters disrupting our event practicing cancel culture. My party defends the right to freedom of expression that makes our democracy great while rejecting cancel culture. We https://t.co/XYOAoLFOmS" / X We will fight to make New Zealand First again.

Winston Peters on X: "New Zealand is gravely concerned at the earthquake affecting Myanmar, Thailand and other neighbouring countries. Our thoughts are with all those affected. New Zealanders requiring urgent consular assistance can contact the 24/7 helpline on +64-99-20-20-20. -WP" / X

Christopher Luxon on X: "Great to visit some of Blenheim’s winemakers today. Every day, New Zealand’s world-class winemakers put brilliance in a bottle and ship it to consumers overseas. Our Government has set a goal to double exports in ten years – and this sector has a big role to play in that. A https://t.co/wLX3ditkFA" / X

Christopher Luxon in India from 16 March till 

Christopher Luxon on X: "There can be no prosperity without security. It was an honour to deliver the keynote address at the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi. India and New Zealand share an interest in a free and open Indo-Pacific, with shared objectives for our region. https://t.co/JN956GpMFy" / X

India welcomed Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon on 16 March 2025 10:58PM.

24 March 2025

India trade talks: Winston Peters pours cold water on immigration changes

Sidhant Sibal on X: "🧵Outcomes from New Zealand PM Luxon's India visit NZ PM @chrisluxonmp has concluded his 5 day India visit, that focused on firming up defence ties, giving political push for FTA talks, visit to Gurdwara, a Temple, playing gully cricket. Detailing the outcomes from the visit: https://t.co/19eC8qcqRV" / X

Sidhant Sibal on X: "Defence India, NZ institutionalised defense & security collaboration by signing a key defence MoU with focus on Joint exercises, training, port call, roadmap for defense industry collaboration. Comes with China's in the background & situation in Indo pac. https://t.co/3ZcegyLySI" / X

Sidhant Sibal on X: "During the visit -NZ PM visited India's indigenously built warship INS Surat -NZ naval vessel Te Kaha made a port call to Mumbai -NZ Navy chief RAdm Garin Golding visited Delhi & met with his counterpart -Commander of CTF 150 visited India Clear msgs on close maritime ties https://t.co/bdjURzm7dT" / X

Sidhant Sibal on X: "FTA India, New Zealand announced resumption of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement, with a target to conclude it within 60 days. Its an ambitious target with challenges like market access, tariff but a key poll promise of Luxon. Announcement amid Trump's trading disruptions. https://t.co/3yCY3zc125" / X

23 March 2025

Winston Peters on X: "To those handful of anti-democratic, fascist, left wing losers who decided to disrupt the other over 800 people who turned up to our meeting today, we’ve got news for you and it’s all bad. You are the very manifestation of the war on woke that was outlined in my speech. https://t.co/70Z2tL66nN" / X NZFirst is standing at the front line of that battle - just like we did today - until you get the message and get out of the way of the rest of New Zealand.

William McGimpsey on X: "WATCH: Christopher Luxon speaks to Q&A about a potential trade deal with India. It’s clear from the interview that Luxon would be willing to accept more migration from India as a condition of a trade agreement. He’s still firmly stuck in the NPC boomer mentality of “diversity https://t.co/CtmI5ui5i8" / X “diversity is our greatest strength”. This is a real problem - most of New Zealand’s problems are either directly caused by, or at least exacerbated by our dumb immigration policies: our housing crisis, infrastructure deficit, stretched public services, low productivity growth, falling social cohesion and loss of trust in institutions.

Trade is important for us given our economy’s reliance on agricultural exports, but not at any price. There are 1.46 billion Indians. If we get this deal wrong, it could destroy our country.

Chris Lynch on X: "Watch: New Zealand First leader @winstonpeters full speech at the James Hay Theatre in Christchurch. https://t.co/VRqukQXYV2" / X

Holyhekatuiteka on X: "🚩Maiki Sherman inferred Shane Jones is stirring up hatred and violence towards Indians, while apeaking with Luxon this morning. Ridiculous. Luxon admits he will relax India’s Visa process and says following the Uk’s and Australia’s immigration policy is extremely important for https://t.co/Id2RgG9SI3" / X important for NZ. Sigh. Australia right now is trying to slow down its runaway Indian immigration, and just have a look at the UK - it’s a mess.

Luxon says “The NZ now with all this immigration is much better than the NZ I grew up with - look at the diversity!” Four times in the interview he stressed how a deal with India is important to ‘LIFT INDIA’S STANDARD OF LIVING” not once did he say it would LIFT NZ’s!! Even our own economists are saying our GDP per capita is falling due to hoards of low skilled immigrants - the same pattern is seen in Australia and the UK. Luxon “Immigrants come here and leave their language, politics and culture behind” but then says “We have now become culturally rich from them” so what we were culturally poor beforehand ? “They want to be NZ’ers” he says … what do you think ? As Shane Jones says “come debate me on this issue and I’ll see you at the ballot box” Is this the NZ you want ? Determined by yet another globalist, and not US? Referendum on immigration !

21 March 2025

Christopher Luxon on X: "Great news today, with economic growth coming back and recession coming to an end. And, like so many times before, it’s our incredible farmers and growers doing the heavy lifting, and driving the recovery. Farming is tough work and tough business. We’re doing what we can to" / X "we can to make it a little easier - taking agriculture out of the ETS, fixing winter grazing and stock exclusion rules, bringing some common sense back to freshwater rules, and lots more.So to every Kiwi waking up early and getting back to work on farm tomorrow – thank you. We couldn’t do it without you."

Christopher Luxon on X: "Visited the Bombay Stock Exchange so couldn’t not do the photo. https://t.co/exKKVzsorl" / X

Winston Peters on X: "New Zealand is deeply concerned about renewed fighting in Gaza. A permanent end to the fighting needs to be found. New Zealand has consistently called for a ceasefire and de-escalation of tensions in the region. This is critical for ending the incomprehensible human suffering" / X

19 March 2025

Christopher Luxon NatGPT on X: "What I'd just say to you is, until I descended from heaven NZ had a non existent relationship with India. From my prrrerspective it needs to deepen up & thicken up & be much bigger & much deeper & much wider because we have conversion interests. #LyinLuxon #WorstPMEver https://t.co/nUEKODHcBM" / X

Christopher Luxon on X: "Indians studying through New Zealand schools and universities brings money into our economy – and that grows jobs and higher incomes for Kiwis. So I was glad to get along to the Indian Institute of Technology and meet with a number of people who have studied in New Zealand and https://t.co/2AbYB0PN6s" / X

Palki Sharma on X: "A conversation that lays bare the limits of India’s partnerships with the West. For all the talk of trade deals and deepening ties (both welcome!), New Zealand Prime Minister @chrisluxonmp uses the same old, selectively deployed “free speech” argument to justify no action against https://t.co/Z2aZK20YFO" / X

Christopher Luxon on X: "There can be no prosperity without security. It was an honour to deliver the keynote address at the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi. India and New Zealand share an interest in a free and open Indo-Pacific, with shared objectives for our region. https://t.co/JN956GpMFy" / X

18 March 2025

Christopher Luxon on X: "The Indian community is the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand, India is our largest source of skilled migrants, and our second largest source of international students. In short, Indian-Kiwis make a massive contribution to New Zealand and I’m proud of what this https://t.co/Dnwf8gNUMw" / X In short, Indian-Kiwis make a massive contribution to New Zealand and I’m proud of what this community does for our country. I’ve brought along a senior delegation of community and business leaders here to India – the largest ever group to accompany a New Zealand PM on a foreign trip.

Was great to catch up with them after our arrival and before we kick off our events in Delhi and Mumbai.

"New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon highlighted the India-New Zealand ties during his speech at the 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on March 17, 2025. Luxon also elaborated on the Kiwi delegation visiting India with him, emphasising on the Indian diaspora present within the group and their contributions towards the development of New Zealand. The Kiwi Premier also praised the development of India as a nation under the leadership of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. Watch the video for full details." Listen to the speech of PM of NZ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrigjdkDRxg

Christopher Luxon on X: "New Zealand and India bookend the Indo-Pacific, but distance is no barrier to our pursuit of a brighter future for both our nations. Thank you for welcoming me to New Delhi, Prime Minister @narendramodi. https://t.co/PiEFvPuxmQ" / X

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Narendra Modi on X: "PM Luxon and I agreed to deepen defence and security linkages between our nations. We are also keen to boost trade ties and work closely in sectors such as dairy, food processing, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, education, horticulture and more. @chrisluxonmp" / X

Narendra Modi on X: "It is a matter of immense joy to be welcoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Delhi. It is equally gladdening that such a youthful, dynamic and energetic leader will be the Chief Guest at this year’s Raisina Dialogue. We had wide ranging talks earlier today, covering all https://t.co/dhOgifUHgq" / X

Christopher Luxon on X: "New Zealand is lifting our relationship with India. https://t.co/f4rlkV8X35" / X

Christopher Luxon on X: "New Zealand and India bookend the Indo-Pacific, but distance is no barrier to our pursuit of a brighter future for both our nations. Thank you for welcoming me to New Delhi, Prime Minister @narendramodi. https://t.co/PiEFvPuxmQ" / X 

Narendra Modi on X: "Some more glimpses from Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib. @chrisluxonmp https://t.co/PeJP81IPIL" / X 

17 March 2025

New Zealand First on X: "MERITOCRACY, NOT IDEOLOGY: The Public Service should focus on hiring candidates based on merit that contribute to their Ministry's goals. That's why Winston's directed MFAT to review their advertised roles in the wake of DEI criticism. https://t.co/75th0pyiYz" / X

ANI on X: "#WATCH | Union Minister SP Singh Baghel receives Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon as he arrives in Delhi At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, New Zealand's PM Christopher Luxon is on an official visit to India on 16-20 March 2025. PM Luxon will also https://t.co/TbHG3RNz6h" / X the chief guest & keynote speaker at the Raisina Dialogue

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Christopher Luxon on X: "I’ve landed in India – a country of huge importance to New Zealand’s prosperity, security and society. India provides huge economic opportunity for Kiwis. That’s why I’m here and that’s why I’ve brought a senior delegation of business and community leaders with me. https://t.co/hVA9c9aoW9" / X

Christopher Luxon on X: "India and New Zealand share a goal of a stable, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. This is what External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar and I spoke about upon my arrival into Delhi. https://t.co/GlUJXuYyMm" / X

Christopher Luxon on X: "A wonderful welcome to Delhi. https://t.co/9cYpzxrids" / X

ANI on X: "#WATCH | Union Minister SP Singh Baghel receives Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon as he arrives in Delhi At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, New Zealand's PM Christopher Luxon is on an official visit to India on 16-20 March 2025. PM Luxon will also https://t.co/TbHG3RNz6h" / X

Piyush Goyal on X: "Wonderful to meet my friend, Mr. Todd McClay, New Zealand’s Trade Minister. We are delighted to announce the launch of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. This marks a significant milestone in our partnership, reflecting our shared vision to deepen trade https://t.co/d4WkV7fVWg" / X expand economic opportunities.

With bilateral trade continuing to grow steadily, surpassing USD 1 billion during April-January 2025, the FTA negotiations aim to unlock new avenues for businesses and consumers, fostering mutual growth and prosperity of our nations.

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Christopher Luxon on X: "Touched down in Delhi. https://t.co/caCYiFDO4a" / X 10:58PM March 16, 2025.

12 March 2025

Shane Jones on X: "More gas found in a mature natural gas field in Taranaki. With reversing the ban on oil and gas and a mining and resources champion in the Matua we will continue our fight for energy resilience and affordability. https://t.co/lDXvbag4Sn" / X

Winston Peters on X: "We welcome the agreement reached by Ukraine and the United States on a potential ceasefire. We congratulate US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on this positive step. We also acknowledge Saudi Arabia’s role as the host of the talks" / X host of the talks between the United States and Ukraine. The ball is now in Russia’s court.We look forward to discussing ongoing developments with Secretary Rubio in Washington DC next week. -WP

Winston Peters on X: "Some biased idiotic journalists are hopelessly trying to link a New Zealand First Constitution clause about list ranking to being “DEI Ideology”. DEI Ideology creates quotas, priorities, and targets – just take a look at the Public Services Commission, the Green Party" / X the Green Party Constitution, and ask Chris Hipkins about his letter to the Police Commissioner – that’s DEI.

Our constitution does not. If a range of personal attributes are needed as part of a job then it’s not DEI. It’s not difficult to understand. Those in the media need to do their homework before asking their typically biased stupid questions. You wonder why New Zealander’s trust in the media is at an all-time low.

9 March 2025

The Consultant on X: "🛑 Perhaps NZ 🇳🇿 should follow Secretary Marco Rubio 🇺🇸 & his example in dealing with those who support terrorist organisations, including Hamas, which is banned in NZ. These people are a threat to democracy and Western values. It's time to deport these terrorist supporters. https://t.co/PrExnFxlzk" / X

Winston Peters on X: "A number of people have recently been asking what we mean when we say ‘woke’. Very good question. Definition of ‘woke’: Adjective: 1. A state of awareness only achieved by politically correct fascists who are dumb enough to find injustice in everything other than their own" / X their own behaviour and believe they have the right to harass and lecture others about how they should think.

2. Any out-of-touch pearl-clutching virtue signaller who cannot define what a ‘woman’ is. That is what we mean by ‘woke’.

ACT New Zealand on X: "When we treat people based on group identity rather than individual needs, we create division and overlook real solutions. The partnership interpretation of the Treaty has pushed us in this direction, making it much harder to tackle the real challenges facing New Zealand. https://t.co/xoXRrpeUgc" / X 

(12) Jaipal Datta - "The public service exists to serve New Zealanders... | Facebook

23 February 2025

The Consultant on X: "New Zealand 🇳🇿 As three Chinese 🇨🇳 warships mess about in the Tasman Sea firing live waepons International air traffic has had to divert around the Chinese circus. NZ Defence Minister Collins, states "nothing we can do." This demonstrates how easily NZ shipping & air traffic https://t.co/PdD6hERhGC" / X NZ shipping & air traffic can be stopped in a heartbeat.

Think about that, folks & stock up on NZ would have very little resilience in real regional or global conflict. In the meantime, Defence Minister Collins has the helm "

@JudithCollinsMP

@NZNationalParty

16 February 2025

(1) New Zealand First on X: ".@winstonpeters: We want to restore the People's right to choose. https://t.co/LWYOi8CSNV" / X

Winston Peters on X: "In recent days, my team and I have received many enquiries from New Zealand and Cook Islands media about New Zealand’s relationship with the Cook Islands. At this uncertain and challenging time, it is more important than ever to underline New Zealand’s steadfast support for https://t.co/U8cb000dHW" / X Cook Islands are part of New Zealand.

Christopher Luxon on X: "Just making sure you know what we’re all about this year. https://t.co/M5omYxMV4Y" / X

13 February 2025

William McGimpsey on X: "1 NEWS VERIAN POLL: Government support falls. Opposition could now form a Government. The coalition won a historic mandate to undo a lot of the divisive social changes Labour made, and while they have made some tentative steps in that direction, overall it has been https://t.co/bOGrKBQ3Ej" / X  overall it has been underwhelming.

Luxon’s latest strategy is to focus back on the economy. The problem is the economy is terrible…and his Finance Minister Nicola Willis has done nothing to reduce the record spending of Grant Robertson. The contrast with the new Trump Administration, that is making historic changes to wind back wokeness and boost American strength seemingly every day, could not be greater. No wonder support is going backwards! Full results - https://1news.co.nz/2025/02/10/poll-left-bloc-could-form-govt-as-national-slides/

6 February 2024

Christopher Luxon on X: "Happy Waitangi Day – we are all so lucky to call this beautiful country home." / X

Christopher Luxon on X: "Waitangi Day is a time to reflect on where we have come from and look forward to what we can achieve together.    It has always been my intention to celebrate Waitangi Day around New Zealand. This year I am at Ōnuku marae near Akaroa.   Akaroa is very dear to me - it was a place https://t.co/7vvvi9pQ8E" / X   it was a place I used to tear around with my brothers during the long, hot Canterbury summers. My children learned to swim under the nor’west arch and I remember thinking then how very lucky we were to have the privilege of growing up in New Zealand. Ōnuku marae holds a special place in our nation’s history, as it is where Ngāi Tahu chiefs signed the Treaty in 1840.

 

Shane Jones on X: "The karakia, prayers today, were for understanding, mutual respect, and unity. Waitangi Day deserves better than ideological branding https://t.co/Y9VBS3Or5Q" / X

Shane Jones on X: "The house divided is the house that cannot stand. https://t.co/fAVTL8EsEZ" / X

5 February 2025

William McGimpsey on X: "WATCH: David Seymour has his microphone snatched away while giving a speech at Waitangi… https://t.co/QcImxxZlJT" / X

JUST ANNOUNCED: We’re powering up the economic... - Christopher Luxon | Facebook

Christopher Luxon Luxon defends decision to skip events in Waitangi

1 February 2025

New Zealand First on X: "Let’s get back to setting our kids up for success. Our economic fortunes won’t improve unless we can get our investment in education right first. https://t.co/EgqLieu2px" / X

31 January 2025

Winston Peters on X: "“These communities have successfully opposed mining for the best part of 50 years - Jones’ latest announcement is a mere blip in history that will be undone when there’s a new Green Government,” says Green Party Spokesperson for Resources, Steve Abel. What comrade Abel is trying" / XWhat comrade Abel is trying to say is that the Green Party are opposed to kiwis having jobs and putting food on the table - all in the name of Karl Marx.

They are economic luddites who would rather see their woke communist manifesto forced on New Zealander’s daily lives than see kiwis succeed. There is a reason they haven’t ever been in cabinet for 53 years and to say they will be in the next government shows just how deluded they are.

30 January 2025

Winston Peters on X: "The Green Party need to stop the pearl clutching and the faux outrage when confronted with the truth. When we have some Green Party MPs who have been here for five minutes lecturing us all on their woke globalist agendas New Zealand First won’t sit back and take it. The outrage" / X "The outrage from some media outlets when we speak the truth might want to start putting that same lens on the Green Party themselves.

Who is the Party who chants the racist and violent “from the river to the sea” mantra? Who is the Party who sits silent when their left-wing shill mate John Minto is calling for the tracking down, isolating, and targeting of Israeli visitors to harass them? Who is the Party who throws racist ‘white supremacy’ and ‘colonisation’ insults around? Who is the Party who supports their fellow separatists in the Māori Party who question the ‘blood quantum’ of other Māori MPs and question whether they ‘understand the essence of being Māori’? And all this coming from a Party booting out their Māori and Pacific MPs. The silence from some in the left-wing media outlets to hold the Greens to the same standard is deafening. New Zealand First won’t sit back and allow the Green Party to turn this country into a woke globalist totalitarian state with their extreme policies, nor will we sit quietly and be lectured on the culture and traditions of New Zealand from people who have been here for five minutes and expect the rest of the country to have their virtue signalling shoved down our throats."

New Zealand First on X: ".@CaseyCostelloMP: NZ First won't tolerate this undisguised Marxist notion of wealth redistribution https://t.co/xzAyVqcIjT" / X

20 January 2025

William McGimpsey on X: "New Zealand’s new Race Relations Commissioner, Dr Melissa Derby, seems to be off to a good start. If her comments on the Brown Town controversy are any indication, anti-discrimination laws will no longer be enforced in a one-sided anti-white way. This precedent would have quite https://t.co/qUmI5MkXry" / X This precedent would have quite a revolutionary impact if applied consistently throughout the public and private sectors - many programs and policies pandering specifically to Maori and ethnic minorities would come under serious question…and what is the status of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives under such an understanding of “anti-discrimination”? Are they going to be put on the chopping block?

This is all positive, although I still question whether “anti-discrimination” really ought to take precedence over traditional liberal freedoms of association and contract in the private sphere. Great coverage of this issue by Chris Lynch. Read more here - https://chrislynchmedia.com/news-items/race-relations-commissioner-addresses-christchurch-ticket-pricing-uproar

19 January 2025

William McGimpsey on X: "WATCH: Christopher Luxon announces a Cabinet reshuffle - Simeon Brown replaces Shane Reti as Minister of Health; Nicola Willis becomes Minister of Economic Growth; Judith Collins becomes Minister for the Public Service; Chris Bishop picks up transport; James Meagher becomes https://t.co/pcIkSBBYNj" / X

17 January 2025

New Zealand First on X: "https://t.co/ZO1ZlTRN0P" / X

14 January 2025

Christopher Luxon on X: "We don’t get rich selling things to ourselves in New Zealand. We have to trade with the world – that’s the way we grow our economy so you and your family become better off. I’m on my way to the UAE for this purpose and for the signing of a trade deal that will unlock new" / X

21 December 2024

New Zealand First on X: "Christmas is a time to celebrate our faith, family, and friends. From all of us here to all of you, have a Merry Christmas and a truly Happy New Year. See you in 2025 https://t.co/EMvA3UKlmw" / X

12 December 2024

Holyhekatuiteka on X: "Winston Peters: ‘ Te Parti Māori are a fraud’ WP took questions from callers today and didn’t hold back on TPM. “Debbie Ngawera packer is 3/4 European, yet she carries on that that part of her is repulsive, then she said this morning that 20% of this country is Māori - that’s a https://t.co/PKC7SocdJ1" / X

Club de Madrid on X: "At #ISIF2024, it’s clear: financial resources exist, but political will is lacking. Prioritising measurable SDGs and committing to collective action are key to tackling today’s global challenges. A world free of poverty benefits all. https://t.co/0CSmQKEBj4" / X

19 November 2024

End Wokeness on X: "Māori protest in New Zealand against a bill to give equal rights to citizens of all races: https://t.co/8n6SWfoeV9" / X

18 November 2024

David Seymour on X: "Polls show more New Zealanders support the Treaty Principles Bill than oppose it. When was the last time a journalist reported the views of a member of the public who supports the Bill?" / X           David Seymour on X: "We need to raise the political cost of making bad laws. We can do this by allowing Kiwis to hold regulators accountable. The outcome will be better law-making, higher productivity, and higher wages. Consultation has opened on the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill. Have your" / X

Politics of wooing voters in NZ Parliament explained by Shane Jones. Home / X

ACT New Zealand on X: "They can try to 'kill the bill', but they can't kill the idea behind the bill – every New Zealander deserves to be equal before the law. https://t.co/u7wZki1ROU" / X

17 November 2024

Christopher Luxon on X: "Our Government is laser-focused on growing the economy so we can unlock higher paying jobs for Kiwis, and deliver better public services like health and education. Close collaboration between APEC members strengthens economic connections, which are vital for the growth of New https://t.co/TIYEeprHzi" / X

Megh Updates 🚨™ on X: "Now in NEW ZEALAND: Khalistan supporters have begun gathering in Auckland to promote their unofficial “referendum” aimed at balkanizing India. https://t.co/kK9B5ASTau" / X

Mocha Bezirgan 🇨🇦 on X: "“HOW DARE YOU!” screamed a New Zealand man protesting against the crowd gathered at the Khalistan “referendum” in Auckland. He appeared offended by the overwhelming presence of Khalistan flags compared to New Zealand’s. “Go back to your own country! Don’t bring your foreign https://t.co/TAqEtQiZCx" / X

Mocha Bezirgan 🇨🇦 on X: ""The government is with us," said Sikhs for Justice president at yesterday's Khalistan "referendum" in Auckland, New Zealand. I recognized familiar faces from Canada and the U.S., and police confirmed that "many" attendees traveled from overseas for the convention. Sikhs for https://t.co/1VDpFuHhtM" / X "Given this background, I asked if they faced any issues entering New Zealand. They were kind enough to answer this sensitive question, and the response I received was certainly an interesting one: "The government is with us."

14 November 2024

Christopher Luxon on X: "The Kāpiti Expressway speed limit is now 110 km/h. Delivering faster speed limits on Roads of National Significance where it’s safe is part of our Accelerate NZ plan to grow the economy." / X

ACT New Zealand on X: "Here’s what the Māori Party thinks of equal rights and democracy. https://t.co/42Ssh2vipK" / X

David Seymour on X: "The division you are seeing is not caused by the Treaty Principles Bill. It has built up over decades during which people have come to regard themselves as members of an ethnic group, on one side of a Partnership, instead of as New Zealanders." / X

13 November 2024

Shane Jones on X: "We need a larger dose of nationalism in New Zealand https://t.co/czQZxKvHfm" / X

William McGimpsey on X: "WATCH: David Seymour delivers a speech introducing The Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill to Parliament. https://t.co/haRmqSd8Bl" / X

Shane Jones on X: "You cannot cancel our history, and you will not guilt trip New Zealand first. https://t.co/GsSzTc48Le" / X Speech worth listening.

12 November 2024

Christopher Luxon on X: "I became Prime Minister so that you and your family can get ahead. And I’ve never lost sight of that focus. Inflation is down, interest rates are down, wages are growing faster than inflation, and food prices are down too. We’re making progress." / X

David Seymour on X: "And ACT will vote against it. No more handouts to failing media companies. They need to take responsibility and start producing material New Zealanders are actually interested in. https://t.co/wuse1KxAHc" / X

ACT New Zealand on X: "Instead of explaining why they oppose equal rights for all New Zealanders, Labour have sided with Te Pāti Māori who don’t even agree with democracy. https://t.co/UR4vH7VIK6" / X

ACT New Zealand on X: "The Treaty Principles Bill brings all New Zealanders together, united by our common humanity with the same rights and duties. https://t.co/FPTsz7x5do" / X 

ACT New Zealand on X: "Labour used to believe in equality for all New Zealanders. ACT is the party standing up for the Kiwi values that Labour has abandoned. https://t.co/vnnXLNXb9O" / X 

David Seymour on X: "https://t.co/4ESjrvaOwM" / X According to David Seymour Maori politicians do not want to meet him for he does not know Maori. Maori replied in English language.

David Seymour on X: "The Treaty Principles Bill says 1) the Crown has the right to govern, 2) New Zealanders' rights will be protected – including those of iwi, and 3) we all have equal rights. What's not to like?" / X

ACT New Zealand on X: "Sometimes when one New Zealander employs another it just doesn’t work out. Laura's bill makes it easier for two parties to come to an agreement, shake hands, and move on to greener pastures before any dispute is escalated to the Employment Relations Authority. https://t.co/d8I4AHGxEj" / X

11 November 2024

David Seymour on X: "Categorising people by their race? That used to be called racism. Today, it's considered a legitimate view. That's why we must define the Treaty principles as giving equal rights to all New Zealanders. https://t.co/ewezUVnLAs" / X

TLO 🇳🇿 on X: "Tēnā koutou e te iwi "Toitū te Tiriti" As a Māori, I encourage you all to please STAND DOWN! Go home! Your elected MPs (Te Pāti Māori, Labour, Greens) completely failed to ask the actual Minister responsible for the Treaty Principles Bill @dbseymour even a single question in https://t.co/oh9VqUG06u" / X  "Your elected MPs (Te Pāti Māori, Labour, Greens) completely failed to ask the actual Minister responsible for the Treaty Principles Bill

@dbseymour

even a single question in Parliament during question time. That same minister even went out of his way to build a bridge and reach out directly to you and you declined. Please just go home! You've lost all credibility. The fact nobody is engaging the minister responsible proves EVERYTHING you're doing is all for pomp and to force action by Māori. Your hikoi/carkoi whatever it is, is literally a show of Māori 'might' designed to intimidate and nothing more. You're all taking away vital public services incl. police that are already stretched and you're causing significant unnecessary harm and costs on your own whānau, and community. GO HOME, STAY HOME!"

Christopher Luxon on X: "New Zealand and the United States have a strong and enduring partnership. Good to speak with President-elect @realDonaldTrump this morning to congratulate him on his historic election victory. We agreed on the importance of deepening ties between our two nations and I look https://t.co/QZdqpII5Sk" / X

New Zealand First on X: "On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns fell silent and New Zealanders at home and abroad celebrated as they learnt the news that World War I had ended. 106 years later, we continue to honour the brave kiwis who served our country with courage and fought https://t.co/VB6KMUj6oV" / X

8 November 2024

David Seymour on X: "The job of the media isn't to take sides, it's to reflect the views of all New Zealanders. https://t.co/ohARZETAAW" / X 

David Seymour on X: "Until we remove the idea that the Treaty is a partnership, and that we each have different rights based on our race, co-governance will be back with the stroke of a pen. That's why we need the Treaty Principles Bill." / X

Jeff McDonald. Community Maxi on X: "@dbseymour Does the media really have a job they don't work for the people. They are funded by special interests who want to influence normal people. If media was really a social function there would be new media agencies serving communities all the time. like restaurants." / X

7 November 2024

Shane Jones on X: "https://t.co/INkryYNjhY" / X

5 November 2024

ACT New Zealand on X: "The Treaty Principles Bill has been introduced. Other parties want to shut down the debate. ACT says they should explain why they think New Zealanders should be given different sets of rights based on ancestry. https://t.co/Jcz9RFyvLI" / X

It's US Election Day and America faces a stark choice

1News on X: "The Government will introduce the controversial Treaty Principles Bill this Thursday, Acting Leader of the House Simeon Brown confirms 👇 https://t.co/Qm24SpzQ01" / X

Holyhekatuiteka on X: "That time when Christopher Luxon said he has been made to feel uncomfortable being described as Christian because of Donald Trump. Luxon says evangelical Christians will go down as being on the wrong side of history supporting Trump who is “cruel dehumanising and a bully”, in https://t.co/qIW1SgWQHK" / X

Christopher Luxon on X: "My speech at Diwali celebrations in Parliament. https://t.co/7h25UNTfqK" / X  

NZ National Party on X: "Just announced. https://t.co/wAguS3WosN" / X   

Shane Jones on X: "https://t.co/E16llukiX6" / X

4 November 2024

Shane Jones on X: "If you join a gang, you've engaged in criminality & you forsake the rights of Maoridom https://t.co/OhjF13kgXn" / X

3 November 2024

Shane Jones on X: "https://t.co/Z5MTs0jVNr" / X

26 October 2024

ACT New Zealand on X: "Last week, the Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to three economists, Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson “for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.” You won’t have read about this in the New Zealand press, besides syndicated cut and paste jobs, even though" / X Read this article. It is worth reading.

ACT New Zealand on X: "The official Nobel Citation says: The richest 20 per cent of the world’s countries are now around 30 times richer than the poorest 20 per cent. Moreover, the income gap between the richest and poorest countries is persistent; although the poorest countries have become richer," / X

ACT New Zealand on X: "They divide countries into two types. There are inclusive countries, that give people equal rights, to vote, own property, and operate under the rule of law. There are extractive countries, set up to extract natural resources and benefit a small number of people." / X

ACT New Zealand on X: "The extractive countries tend to be the ones that weren’t very welcoming to colonisers, for example if there was a lot of malaria. In these cases, e.g. African ones, a small number of settlers arranged to get the wealth out of the ground, and that was about it." / X

Sky News on X: "King Charles: 'I understand from listening to people across the Commonwealth how the most painful aspects of our past continue to resonate. It is vital therefore that we understand our history, to guide us to make the right choices in the future' https://t.co/6KLeP4jTpq https://t.co/7MT9bwWvcG" / X

Club de Madrid on X: "🎙️ Why is authenticity critical for building trust in leadership? Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora breaks it down in the latest #ThankYouDemocracy podcast. Learn how genuine leaders inspire the next generation. 🔗https://t.co/Hau4uMUNH6 https://t.co/fGyaahayU9" / X

22 October 2024

We are facing profound forces moving through western democracies, where facts are now overwhelmed by feelings and if you belong to the woke tribe, I am not allowed to hurt your feelings. I say to them bugger you.  Bugger, you mean you silly person or annoying person. Shane Jones on X: "https://t.co/OItmEqpmFR" / X What is woke? Read 

Being 'woke' and how it became a catchall phrase | RNZ

19 October 2024

New Zealand First on X: "https://t.co/iAuDkdULDy" / X (twitter.com)

 Jaipal Datta with Honourary Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand Winston Peters 

                       History Warrior - The Māori: Guardians of New Zealand's Cultural... | Facebook

                                                  Maori Queen since 5 September 2024 

1News on X: "#BREAKING: Nga Wai Hono i te Po has been named the new Māori monarch after the death of her father, Kīngi Tuheitia. https://t.co/Yhyds7w3Qe" / X (twitter.com)

Ngā Wai hono i te po Paki is relatively young, in her late 20s (27 Year), and is Tūheitia’s only daughter. She is a graduate of the University of Waikato, and studied a Masters in Tikanga Māori after completing a Bachelor of Arts.

Te Whakawahinga - the process of anointing the Māori monarch - is steeped in tikanga, a tradition which began with her tupuna, the first Māori King.

RNZ Te Ao Māori on X: "Kiingi Tuheitia's youngest child and only daughter has been announced as the new monarch of the Kiingitanga. https://t.co/zlDZrMACpF" / X (twitter.com)

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350404098/new-maori-monarch-named-queen-nga-wai-hono-i-te-po-paki?lid=4l9cy40jqc9d

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350404619/kua-whakaingoatia-te-ariki-maori-hou-kuini-nga-wai-hono-i-te-po-paki?

There have been eight leaders of the Kīngitanga movement: (Reported by Stuff reporter Florence Kerr on 5 September 2024.

• Pōtatau Te Wherowhero 1858-1860
• Tāwhiao 1860-1894
• Mahuta 1894-1912
• Te Rata 1912-1933
• Koroki 1933-1966
• Te Atairangikaahu 1966-2006
• Tūheitia 2006-2024
• Ngā Wai hono i te po 2024

18 October 2024

New Zealand First on X: "https://t.co/YqJtO6W9Dd" / X (twitter.com)

Winston Peters on X: "The Maori Party has today sent an open letter to the speaker complaining about me and my party standing up to their bully boy behaviour in the House. They deliberately blatantly lie about what I said and why I said it - which was "would students at te reo Maori lessons learn" / X (twitter.com) "NZFirst will never stop fighting against the separatist ideology that is bringing our country down and is perpetuated by the likes of the Maori Party. They are a disgrace and a danger to the future of our country. We will not be bullied by these cultural elitist radicals. We stand for one people, one country, one flag, united as one - Maori and non-Maori. It is the only way our country will ever succeed - and we will never give up fighting for that."

13 October 2024

• Helen Clark on X: "Govt initiatives are “blitzkrieg on democracy; shift towards unfettered extractive economics that serves particular interests while offering dire future for young people & many communities; & deployment of tactics 2 gain power by inflaming social division” https://t.co/4lgo5NIJ0E" / X (twitter.com)
• Winston Peters on X: "Just completed our party convention with a public meeting today in Hamilton. Massive turn out of around 900 packed the room to hear our plans for the future of our country. Very positive and engaged crowd today - despite a handful of woke feral protesters who managed to find https://t.co/eKc9s0KbcL" / X (twitter.com)

11 October 2024

Christopher Luxon meets Narendra Modi at the East Asia Summit on 10 October 2024

Christopher Luxon on X: "With so many Indians making New Zealand their second home, India is an important and special country for New Zealand. I was pleased to meet with Prime Minister @narendramodi at the East Asia Summit to discuss the opportunities our countries have before us. https://t.co/RvXMi0WlIG" / X (twitter.com)

Now in opposition, labor leader and ex-Prime Minister of New Zealand writes on X. Helen Clark on X: "A #NZ-India FTA will not be easy, which is not to say it should not be attempted. But not seeing any reporting on whether PM sat down with Premier of NZ’s largest trade partner. Is that happening, or did neither side want to meet even in a pull aside? Odd. https://t.co/5v0I9ElTNK" / X (twitter.com)

Long live this association and friendship of New Zealand, Canada, and Australia. Soon these countries should declare "one country, currency, and welfare state", which should be guiding force to all states of the world.  http://www.peoplewithoutborders.co.nz 

Christopher Luxon on X: "As leaders of Australia, Canada and New Zealand, we met today to reaffirm our shared values and commitment to work together on international trade, the rule of law, climate change action, and international peace and security. https://t.co/5UoFonOUIQ" / X (twitter.com)

Christopher Luxon on X: "New Zealand and Thailand have a shared goal of tripling our two-way trade by 2045. Today, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and I discussed how we deliver on this and our wider relationship uplift: we are going to do more together on security, economic links, and https://t.co/cweOfB3gmR" / X (twitter.com)

Christopher Luxon on X: "New Zealand and the Philippines are great friends, and we’re looking forward to doing more together. President @bongbongmarcos and I met today on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit to continue that partnership. https://t.co/VT3YFeFwiq" / X (twitter.com)

Helen Clark on X: "Congratulations @TFletcher on your appointment as U.N. Emergency Relief Coordinator. Your humanity & diplomatic experience make you the right person to lead the UN’s 🇺🇳 humanitarian teams at this time of much crisis. Wishing you all the best as you take the helm at @UNOCHA." / X (twitter.com)

7 October 2024

1. Winston Peters on X: "One year ago today, Israel faced the worst terrorist attack in its history. New Zealand was horrified to see 1,200 people killed and 251 taken hostage by Hamas on this deeply traumatic day. We continue to condemn this monstrous terrorist attack unequivocally.   New Zealand shares" / X (twitter.com) New Zealand shares the heartache and deep concern for the fate of the hostages still being held in Gaza. Since 7 October, we have consistently called for their immediate release, and we will keep doing so. 

New Zealand has always advocated for a world where Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in peace, security, and dignity. We continue to call for an end to the violence in Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and the wider region, and for negotiations towards a two-state solution to the current crisis.

2. Christopher Luxon on X: "On October 7 we remember the horrific terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas. It is reprehensible that a year on from these attacks, Hamas continues to hold hostages. Now, as then, we call on Hamas to release all remaining hostages immediately." / X (twitter.com)

3 October 2024

ɴᴢ ᴍᴇᴅɪᴀ ᴡᴀᴛᴄʜ on X: "Ngāpuhi Treaty Negotiations What they didn't tell you in tonight's news story. 1. Ngāpuhi broke Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Government, with supporting Maori tribes, defeated them and confiscated their lands. The settlement they discuss in this story is to do with the return of https://t.co/Qxk19WjmCa" / X (twitter.com)  Following is from twitter.

"The New Zealand Wars began with fighting between Ngāpuhi and a government force at Kororāreka (Russell) in the Bay of Islands. The major causes were the concern of some Ngāpuhi that the moving of the capital from the Bay to Auckland had hurt them economically, and that the Crown was exceeding its authority in the area. Hōne Heke Pōkai and his supporters cut down the flagstaff at Kororāreka four times to make this point. Other hapū of Ngāpuhi led by Tāmati Wāka Nene sided with the British. On 11 March 1845 Heke, Te Ruki Kawiti and Pūmuka led an attack on Kororāreka, which was defended by English settlers and a British naval force led by Acting Commander David Robertson of HMS Hazard. Pākehā were evacuated from the town after a powder magazine blew up." https://teara.govt.nz/en/new-zealand-wars/print… Later, in 1858, Hōne Heke's tribe (Ngāpuhi) re-erected the flagpole at Russell and said: "We have a Queen, Queen Victoria. Which is what we agreed to in the Treaty". Then, in 1860, Maori chiefs reaffirmed their understanding of the sovereignty of the Queen in a meeting with Governor Thomas Gore Browne at Kohimarama, Auckland. Around 129 chiefs attended. Here's what some of them said: - Wikiriwhi Matehonoa of Ngati Porou: "We are all under the sovereignty of the Queen" - Horomona Toremi of Ngati Raukawa in Otaki: "You over there (the Pakehas) are the only chiefs... Let there be one word for all this land". - Tamati Waka Nene, one of the leaders who signed at Waitangi, said: "I know no sovereign but the Queen, and I never shall know any other. I am walking by the side of the Pakeha". McQueen, Ewen (2020). One Sun in the Sky: The untold story of sovereignty and the Treaty of Waitangi. First Edition. New Zealand: Benefitz Ltd. Now watch the the 1News video below that says nothing about these facts. For further research, look into how much land Ngāpuhi claimed in the Musket Wars. Date: 2024-10-02 Source: TV1 News at 6PM Reporter: Yvonne Tahana Copyright Authority: Fair Dealing

2 October 2024

Winston Peters on X: "New Zealand unequivocally condemns Iran’s attack on Israel overnight.   This is the kind of escalation New Zealand and partners have been warning against. Civilians throughout the Middle East are already enduring intolerable suffering through continued conflict. We urge all" / X (twitter.com)

ACT New Zealand on X: "ACT statement on Iranian missile attack "Israel is now under fire from three directions," says @SimonCourtACT. "The precarious position of Jewish people in the Middle East should have been clear before Hamas invaded Israel and massacred its civilians. Then Hezbollah started" / X (twitter.com) "Far too many New Zealanders have naively supported this proxy war by participating in Iran’s international propaganda campaign. Demonising the people of Israel has softened up the international community for an all-out assault on the only functional democracy in the Middle East.

"Iran and its allies are actively hostile to our values of democracy, freedom, and religious tolerance. Their goal is not justice, it is extermination. It is time for New Zealand politicians and activists to put down the kaffir scarves, condemn Iran and its proxies, and start doing right by Jewish people who deserve a place to call home."

30 September 2024

Kelvin Morgan 🇳🇿 on X: "An ever defiant soon to be Deputy PM David Seymour refusing to give Q+A’s Jack Tame a straight answer this morning when put to him is there any point going through a 6 month Select Committee process for his doomed Treaty Principles Bill when Luxon has repeatedly made it clear https://t.co/3rwRhmHNsw" / X (twitter.com)

New Zealand First on X: "Winston Peters: They agreed to close Marsden Point, never told the workers, unions or the North https://t.co/a0tkvLZ89A" / X (twitter.com) Some industries are closing in NZ without taking workers in confidence, said Winston Peters.

28 September 2024

Holyhekatuiteka on X: "140 year old meat processing factory and 660 Jobs in Timaru likely gone. This is what is killing our economy. Land use change due to progressive policy and the resulting declining farm land, which in turn has led to a significant decline in Animals. In the 50’s - 70’s When NZ https://t.co/jWQ34DaiI3" / X (twitter.com)  "Although this has been going on for sometime, it escalated under Ardern when she sent David Parker to goose stepping through NZ to kneecap farmers with unrealistic and unworkable fresh water laws. Farmers are walking away. I know several farming families who have farmed for generations discouraging their own children from farming. What’s interesting in the below clip is an E Tu Union Member openly criticising the change in land use, and yet it’s the party’s they support that helped bring this industry to its knees. We need to get this country back working or we will become like Sri Lanka, a country convinced to embrace progressive farming which led to massive crop failures and a failed state, and now has installed an Openly Marxist leader. That country will end up in China’s hands soon enough."

David Seymour on X: "During school hours, students should be in school learning, not out protesting. My expectation is that schools will treat students protesting today as explained but unjustified absences. https://t.co/py0rtwDAxQ" / X (twitter.com)

New Zealand First on X: "Shane Jones: If you do not work, society does not owe you a living https://t.co/90Vfkh8wwB" / X (twitter.com)

William McGimpsey on X: "The Alliance freezing works in Timaru is going to close down: 600 people will lose their jobs. Declining stock numbers are the main reason. It’s bad enough that New Zealand’s people are being subjected to a Great Replacement, but now our sheep are too. https://t.co/41llzRq3xk https://t.co/qTyqyGcj5c" / X (twitter.com)

27 September 2024

Winston Peters on X: "🗣️ The Minister has delivered a speech to a UN Security Council High-Level Debate on “Leadership for Peace”. “We must be resolute in our commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes. All states must refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity https://t.co/P6IY5KPpHN" / X (twitter.com) “We must be resolute in our commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes. All states must refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or sovereignty of any state. Members of the Security Council are no exception.”

Winston Peters on X: "New Zealand never wants to experience the catastrophe of another World War. There must never be another San Francisco conference picking up the pieces after another descent into global annihilation and human suffering.   So we must do more. Demand more. And deliver more. We https://t.co/S68V4I4Gsh" / X (twitter.com) "We must reject and resist those who seek to conquer and control. We must always seek the path of peace because the lasting victories of humanity are those of peace, not war."

Carl Worker on X: "And there is no national security without economic security." / X (twitter.com)

5 September 2024

RNZ Te Ao Māori on X: "One of the core beliefs at Tuurangawaewae Marae is that 'no one should go home hungry', and the people of Tainui have epitomised the Māori value of Manaakitanga - or hospitality - during the tangihanga of Kiingi Tuheitia. https://t.co/5rRFInsN7Q" / X (twitter.com)

31 August 2024

Christopher Luxon on X: "Kiingi Tuheitia was a humble leader, and it was through that humility that he held his influence. I just paid my respects to him at Tūrangawaewae Marae, just as thousands of people will do over the coming days." / X (twitter.com)

29 August 2024

Christopher Luxon on X: "Kua riro atu ra a Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero te Tuawhitu. E Te Kiingi Māori, takoto mai I te arikitanga o te pō. Haere atu ra! Today, we mourn the loss of Kiingi Tuheitia. His unwavering commitment to his people and his tireless efforts to uphold the values and" / X (twitter.com)

28 August 2024

Christopher Luxon on X: "New Zealand and Samoa have a very special friendship. Was glad to talk about that and more with Prime Minister Fiame at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga today. https://t.co/ZaO6UTLgwZ" / X

Chris Hipkins on X: "The National government cut $2billion of school building projects to pay for tax cuts. Now they are spending millions on new Beehive offices for 3 ministers. As usual, they have a good-plated standard for themselves and offer crumbs for everyone else." / X

Chris Hipkins on X: "Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters today rejected the scientific evidence around climate change saying nobody agrees with NIWA data on the subject. His chasing of the conspiracy theorist vote is undermining his role as our chief diplomat and making NZ look like climate deniers" / X

Helen Clark on X: "NZ Govt #fasttrack bill does not require govt-appointed expert panel assessing applications to consider environmental implications. Projects to be listed in Schedule 2 of Bill won’t be disclosed to parliamentary committee considering Bill. Very disturbing: https://t.co/kcCaTELEbw" / X

Helen Clark on X: "Yikes 😱! Warning of mass airport security layoffs if 1 way or another @CivilAviationNZ doesn’t get more funding from govt or user pays. Strong civil aviation services are vital for travellers & for NZ’s reputation for airport safety. https://t.co/uanoZKY00X" / X

Christopher Luxon on X: "Thanks to Prime Minister @Huakavameiliku of Tonga for a warm welcome and hospitality as host and chair of PIF. Today we discussed our shared bilateral and Pacific priorities and reaffirmed New Zealand’s close relationship with Tonga by renewing our Statement of Partnership. https://t.co/7ZoSVGNxxd" / X

Christopher Luxon on X: "Spent some time with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape this evening on the sidelines of the Pacific Islands Forum. Good to reconnect with a firm friend. https://t.co/Z3RdfrPUe9" / X

24 August 2024

Wastewater treatment in New Zealand. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/sewage-trucked-away-from-hundreds-of-new-homes-in-west-auckland-with-no-permanent-wastewater-connection/MQNCFWN3ANBNTEKTQJXKXCAKRA/#google_vignette 

22 August 2024

Christopher Luxon on X: "Today I challenged councils to rein in the fantasies and get back to basics. Pick up the rubbish. Fix the pipes. And fill in the potholes. https://t.co/SW9gPInMVg" / X (twitter.com)

Chris Hipkins on X: "David Seymour’s new gold-plated regulation bureaucracy shows his hypocrisy. His new regulation ministry will have more than 90 staff earning on average over $150,000 a year. I guess it’s just everyone else who needs to tighten their belts eh David…" / X (twitter.com)

William McGimpsey on X: "Yesterday another report was released alleging “systemic bias” against Maori in the Police Service. Maori are arrested more often because they commit more crime, not because police are biased. Look at the crime rate differential between men and women - does anyone seriously https://t.co/Jd4VtSrtjO" / X (twitter.com)  Maori are arrested more often because they commit more crime, not because police are biased. Look at the crime rate differential between men and women - does anyone seriously entertain the idea that men are arrested and imprisoned more often than women because of “systemic misandry”? Of course not. It’s ridiculous. Men just just commit more crime so they get arrested and imprisoned more often. The entire “systemic bias” narrative is an ideological-based lie which is advanced in order to secure favourable treatment for Maori and other favoured minorities and to tilt the playing field against the hated straight white male. We hear a lot about the public “losing trust in institutions”, but rather than pointing the finger at populists, how about the institutions take a good hard look at this sort of ideological garbage which they constantly pump out and endorse. People don’t trust you because of this sort of crap.

20 August 2024

New Zealand argues and follows Indian democracy stating that National is polarising the society. Chris Hipkins on X: "It seems this current government have yet to encounter a red neck they don’t want to scratch. They use all things Māori as a wedge to divide New Zealand, when we should do the opposite. We should be bringing people together." / X (twitter.com)

Detailed report on Maori ɴᴢ ᴍᴇᴅɪᴀ ᴡᴀᴛᴄʜ on X: "Maori leaders purposely mislead New Zealanders Tukoroirangi Morgan (Waikato): "You've thrown Maori under the bus" Rahui Papa (Waikato-Tainui): "Get rid of all the Maori bashing racist bills and policies and procedures" Rahui Papa misleads New Zealanders by saying the https://t.co/QQhG7eNnUJ" / X (twitter.com)  Firstly, The Treaty of Waitangi is an historical document and can't be rewritten. The Waitangi Tribunal purposely refers to it as the Treaty to incite anger in Maori. What they're actually referring to are the "Treaty Principles" that were never codified in the original Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975, and because of this, multiple interpretations have been used instead and sometimes they actually contradict the intentions of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Act's Treaty Principles Bill is far closer to the actual meaning in the Treaty than the fabricated Principles presently being referred to. The Waitangi Tribunal can't be trusted. Ngāpuhi (NZ's largest tribe) leader David Rankin wants The Waitangi Tribunal ended. He accuses it of being a bully, inventing history and delivering New Zealand into apartheid.

My favourite quote from this news story was by Winston Peters: "We're getting things on even keel for the first time in a very long time" which reveals the true intention of the Governments changes. Would be nice if TV news showed that side of the story.

William McGimpsey on X: "The Government is (successfully) rolling back a series of Iwi privileges that the previous Labour Government tried to ram through. In the short term, yes, it will “raise tensions” as Iwi fight to keep their privileges, but it’s what’s best for NZ in the long-run. https://t.co/LINpTPtsbd" / X (twitter.com)

19 August 2024

Christopher Luxon on X: "Today in Ngāruawāhia, I attended Kiingi Tuheitia’s 18th Koroneihana. Here I confirmed that National wouldn’t support the Treaty Principles Bill past first reading. https://t.co/RMwMaA6eQv" / X (twitter.com)

Corruption in New Zealand. 1News on X: "#WATCH: NZ has benefited from a reputation for having low levels of corruption compared to other nations, but a new report warns the country is at risk of complacency 👇 https://t.co/WZsaGXkDVc" / X (twitter.com)

16 August 2024

Holyhekatuiteka on X: "🚩NZ’s Energy Crisis fuelled by runaway ridiculous and dangerous Immigration levels🚩 Harvey Weake is a NZ Energy expert with over 3 decades of experience as an Industry Captain. He spoke to RCR about our energy crisis. The causes of our dilemma that could mean rolling https://t.co/OBNR8fDA8L" / X (twitter.com) Energy crisis is due to migration. New movement is starting in New Zealand.

13 August 2024

Todd McClay on X: "A pleasure meeting with Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairying @Rajivranjanlalan today.  New Zealand and India are united in our commitment to good animal husbandry practices, animal health and welfare, and the success of our respective dairy sectors. https://t.co/e1RlapFPO7" / X (twitter.com)

India in New Zealand on X: "#PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay The Partition Horrors Remembrance Day commemorated to pay homage to the millions who suffered inhumane pains, lost lives, turned homeless during this most painful episode of our history. @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @mygovindia @sidhant @PIB_India https://t.co/1D0oZSI8If" / X (twitter.com)

8 August 2024

Helen Clark on X: "“High-profile Australian defence thinker Hugh White says signing up to Aukus means backing a US strategy that will fail and risked nuclear war.” Hard to comprehend what advantage any #NZ Govt would see in signing up to it. Source: The Post https://t.co/keGfOi5cxU" / X (twitter.com)

Helen Clark on X: "Odd. First UK with #AUKUS. Then Germany signing military agreements with Philippines. Now Norway deploying. Don’t European countries have security concerns somewhat closer to home than in the Asia-Pacific?" / X (twitter.com)

7 August 2024

Australian defence expert cautions NZ over AUKUS Pillar 2 | RNZ 

An Australian defence and foreign policy expert is cautioning New Zealand against joining AUKUS Pillar Two.

Pillar Two of the security partnership between Australia, the UK and the US focuses on developing and sharing military technology between the group, including drones and hypersonics.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand is "investigating" joining AUKUS Pillar Two, while the Prime Minister, Chrisopher Luxon told the Financial Times recently, New Zealand was "very open" to it.

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark and former National and ACT Party leader Don Brash have teamed up to oppose any such move, saying it would be a radical change in NZ's foreign policy, which could upset our biggest trading partner, China.

Australian National University Emeritus Professor Hugh White is in New Zealand at the invitation of Miss Clark and Dr Brash and joins Paddy Gower in studio.

6 August 2024

Helen Clark on X: "“#AUKUS is, amongst other things, a gesture, symbol, statement of support for an approach to challenge we are facing about the future of the international order in Asia, which I think is dangerous and destined to fail.” Wise words from Prof Hugh White: https://t.co/QAOnbhKoVe" / X (twitter.com)

5 August 2024   

Helen Clark on X: "“China stands to lose more than it gains in collapsing rules-based order. Chinese economy heavily depends on stability of international system both to acquire resources needed to feed its industrial base & provide markets for goods its businesses produce”: https://t.co/flgyaV2lrg" / X (twitter.com)

30 July 2024

"Labour now relies on ideological soundbites as a basis of their policy making - which when given even a cursory glance are totally bereft of any facts. They have become the ‘party of moral outrage’ – obsessed with accusations, ‘gotcha politics’, woke ideology, and opposing anything that happens to float by.

The spiritual home of the Labour Party is the West Coast – the site of the miners’ strike in 1908 which spawned the party that used to represent the workers of New Zealand – the gold miners, the coal miners, the labourers, the foresters, the fisheries, the hard working blue-collar battlers of our country. The catch cry was ‘a fair day’s pay, for a fairs day’s work’. They represented those workers in the very industries which have now become the anathema of who and what the Labour Party represents today." Winstonpeters

https://x.com/winstonpeters/status/1818010139653456202

26 July 2024

India in New Zealand on X: "HC met Linda Sissons, Acting Chief Executive & Sahinde Pala, General Manager from @educationnz & discussed the upcoming Education conference as India is privileged to be Country of Honour. They also expressed keenness to further cooperation to support Indian students. @meaindia1 https://t.co/42s1VeYDnc" / X (twitter.com)

21 June 2024

India and New Zealand deepen people-to-people ties. Narendra Modi on X: "I thank Prime Minister @Chrisluxonmp for his call and warm felicitations. Reiterated our firm commitment to take forward India-New Zealand ties, which are rooted in shared democratic values and people-to-people ties. Appreciate his efforts towards the security and well-being of" / X (twitter.com)

Should there be fast-track courts to resolve conflict? Justice delayed is justice denied.

Helen Clark on X: "Former Justice Secretary: #fasttrack bill “would set precedent 4 increasingly authoritarian legislation in spiral he compared 2 rise of modern Hungary or Nazi Germany”. “it’s radical, dangerous, unacceptable, unnecessary, undemocratic, fundamentally flawed https://t.co/wLHdbtQbLj" / X (twitter.com) 

Helen Clark on X: "#NZ PM’s interview with ⁦@FT⁩ indicated that a hard reset of NZ foreign policy is underway, leading to increased defence spending & military deployments as a full-fledged US ally & with huge risks to the relationship with NZ’s largest trade partner: https://t.co/JogoEsbDl5" / X (twitter.com)