Stephen Jacobi

Trade, govt rels & eco dev. Anglican (still) thinks global & local, views from this a/c my own, retweets no endorsement.

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

Delighted to be joining @HelenClarkFound as one of three new Honorary Senior Fellows: https://t.co/dgjaYHLs8Z Grateful to @HelenClarkNZ, the Foundation Board and staff team for this opportunity!

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

@carlworker @Tasmanviews Ignore him, he’s never read a decent book.

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

@carlworker They are still free to see whoever they want to see - they just won’t get a visa to enter China for a year. Unless it’s suggested China is not free to manage its borders!

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

@POLITIKwebsite Both are tilting at windmills. UNDRIP had been cited in other recent FTAs including NZ/UAE. Not even UK or EU FTAs have adopted specific labour standards although they are more forward leaning than India which generally bristles at inclusion of more significant references.

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

@EricCrampton @POLITIKwebsite I don’t believe so except that in a footnote it is noted that while India has adopted the convention it regards all its citizens as indigenous! Honestly it is all rather pro forma as opposed to applying any specific rights or obligations.

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

@pcmcbride16 You’re entitled to your views but I”ll just leave you to suck up the fossil fuels for as long as you can. Cheers.

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

Actually it means expanding renewables, electrifying the economy and phasing out over time oil and gas (certainly not incentivizing fossil fuel use).

[Christopher Luxon @chrisluxonmp]

In a volatile world, New Zealand needs a more independent energy system that is reliable and affordable. That means backing wind, solar and geothermal as well as oil and gas. And it means new technology like batteries too.

It’s all about fixing the basics and building the future.

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

@tmurphyNZ @Tasmanviews Regrettable but China making its position absolutely clear.

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

@carlworker I remember when the Canadian Trade Minister frowned throughout the CPTPP signing in Auckland - look at them now!

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

@HelenClarkNZ We are no longer under America’s security guarantee so how can we be free-loading?

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

This should be good!

[Mahi a Rongo | Helen Clark Foundation @HelenClarkFound]

In this webinar, moderated by business leader Rachel Taulelei, Minister for Trade and Investment Hon Todd McClay and Labour Spokesperson for Trade and Economic Growth Damien O’Connor will reflect on the conditions that enable bipartisan approach, the experience of implementing it, what happens when bipartisanship reaches its limits, and what lessons we could draw for equally important areas of New Zealand policy where a long-term, consistent approach will be essential to meet our future needs.

Join us on Monday, 29 June at 3 pm NZST.
https://t.co/wrvkwTe0Hh

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

@petercarrell I always take Bishops at their word !

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

And ordained ministry ?

[Catholic Sat @CatholicSat]

Pope Leo XIV: “It is, therefore, not enough to state simply that men and women have equal dignity and rights; it is necessary that this be reflected in concrete decisions, such as in laws, access to employment, education, social and political responsibilities, and the way society listens to and values women’s contributions. As long as this gap persists, we cannot say that society truly and fully recognizes that women have the same dignity as men.”

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

Fixing the economy by one dog licence and garden shed at a time!

[Jack Tame @jacktame]

Here's our interview with David Seymour from this morning's Q+A. https://t.co/X7E1yqP6Zj

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

@pcmcbride16 McBride, I’m talking about a transition but there will be alternatives to FF. Just like in other transitions. You need to take a longer view.

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

@davidcapie As I understand it there is no routine
Business class travel for MFAT staff except for flights for very long distance. Not sure if this applies to Ministers!

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

Reaching new lows …

[henry cooke @henrycooke]

NEW: National will support NZ First's definition of a man and woman bill through first reading, giving it the numbers it needs:

https://t.co/mi6xU4EZKI

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

Great development ! Now just give Chinese tourists visas on arrival !

[David Capie @davidcapie]

Air NZ announces three new non-stop international routes from Christchurch to Singapore, Tokyo and Perth. https://t.co/JbDjVSlml7

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

@nzwine Brilliant and well deserved!

[Stephen Jacobi @StephenJacobi]

@tmurphyNZ Yeah well not much going on in the world eh ….