David Piper

Blind Kiwi, Radio Producer/Journo, IM 70.3-Ultra-42.2km 🙌🏽, Te Reo Māori, guitar & moon walk lite, Politico, Hurricanes, Gooner & Phoenix nut. Thoughts my own.

[Dorajanno @dorajanno]

@farmgeek @MarieSu41139366 Oh the irony -Butterick is quite happy distributing National Party merchandise to Wairarapa primary school children too young to discern political bias or even understand what a political party represents,yet National claims 16-year-olds lack the maturity to vote. Hypocrisy much!

[Nick Young @nickofnz]

Shocking!

New research shows that a whopping $11.8b has been wasted due to the government pausing, cancelling or delaying projects such as Auckland light rail, Dunedin Hospital and the Interislander ferries.

#nzpol

[David Piper @blindsideguy]

Another post Covid headline that too often best represents society these days. What’s happened to us. https://t.co/aMgNjtRMlS

[𐌁𐌉Ᏽ 𐌕𐌉𐌌𐌉 @OrevaZSN]

Can we make a reality show where boomers have to apply for jobs in 2026 using their own advice and see how quickly they have a mental breakdown?

[David Piper @blindsideguy]

@Suitandtie9999 James has shat his pants.

[David Piper @blindsideguy]

@matthews_adam We need to understand the coach got there by default.

[Dow @mark_dow]

Trump has won this war 7 times.

He’s negotiated a peace settlement 12 times.

And he’s opened the Strait of Hormuz at least 4 times.

What more do you want from him?

[henry cooke @henrycooke]

The climate law the Government introduced to stop people suing large emitters is near-identical to a written suggestion from two large emitters. But the Government says it has no record of any such note.

[David Piper @blindsideguy]

So No Boats Nicky has taken to her ‘friend’ Taylor Swift quotes. How about then, ‘bridges vurn I never learn’. #nzpol

[David Piper @blindsideguy]

@TheRedbaiter And you were there moron.

[Mayor Wayne Brown @MayorWayneBrown]

I'm a businessman people go to to make deals. Seymour's the one who had to go ballroom dancing to get noticed.

[David Piper @blindsideguy]

Brian De Lore is bang on. Nothing more certain given he’s a racing fan boy that the drunk Uncle offers fiscal oxygen to a sunset industry. #nzpol Big NZ First donors argue for tax breaks to save 'unsustainable' racing industry https://t.co/XMDty3bbhp

[Woke Former Senator @WokeMitt]

Stormy Daniels said she had sex with Trump. Trump said that never happened.

So who are we supposed to believe? The dumb blonde with the big tits or Stormy Daniels?

[David Piper @blindsideguy]

@MsWonderOutLoud @fsc_nz The takeout here is JA put up with 49 i/v with the diminutive toilet brush.

[David Piper @blindsideguy]

As Robbie Williams belts out you win some you lose some. This Government really is a piece of work. #nzpol SailGP not going ahead in Auckland next year, as government rejects funding https://t.co/LmjW0JXhc1

[David Piper @blindsideguy]

Shame on #CoC #nzpol https://t.co/crxE6527vq

[Richard Keys @richardajkeys]

What’s happened at Leicester is sad - and wrong. They’ve been relegated after a six-point deduction for financial irregularities whilst City are about to win another title with 135 charges unanswered 3 years later. How can this be?

[David Piper @blindsideguy]

The right are so woke.

[Suit and tie @Suitandtie9999]

During question time in the House today, Chris Hipkins had a go at Nicola Willis: “I think she might be having a few issues — she may need some medical help.”

Today’s remarks, which Willis found offensive, follow the Charlotte Bellis saga, the two Northland women saga, - and allegations from his ex-wife (which Hipkins denies).

It’s now fair to ask: Does Chris Hipkins have a problem with women?

[David Piper @blindsideguy]

The Party for genocide & convicted pedos.

[ACT New Zealand @actparty]

𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺

ACT is welcoming cross-party support for a motion condemning antisemitism, after a survey revealed a new high in antisemitic incidents in New Zealand in 2025.

The Antisemitism Worldwide Report notes 143 antisemitic incidents in New Zealand in 2025, compared to 131 incidents in 2024, 134 in 2023, and eight in 2022.

All parties in Parliament today approved a motion without notice presented by ACT, stating: “That this House condemn all incidents of antisemitism in New Zealand, and affirm that antisemitism has no place here.”

“A democratic society works through disagreement with free speech and open debate – not with violence, intimidation, and vandalism,” says ACT Leader David Seymour.

“Of course, overseas conflict will stir strong feelings and disagreement. But we do not need to accept imported hatred.

“New Zealanders all have something in common – we or our ancestors have crossed thousands of miles of ocean to build lives together at the bottom of the world. Whatever our differences in religion, ancestry, or worldviews, our strength as a nation depends on basic respect for each other as neighbours and equal citizens.

“Too often, antisemitism is dressed up or explained away when it should simply be condemned.

“A free society depends on clear rules. You can say what you like, believe what you like, and criticise who you like, but you do not get to threaten or target people for who they are. Parliament should be crystal clear about that, not because words alone solve the problem, but because clarity sets the standard.

“Today's stand reaffirms the kind of country we are, one where everyone lives under the same rules, with the same rights and the same protection.”

[David Piper @blindsideguy]

Can we please get some adults in the money room. #nzpol Moody's credit rating agency downgrades outlook for New Zealand https://t.co/Ms3awChXwg