Michael Bain
@mikejbain
Single dad of 2, hiker, Feminist Christian, LGBTQIA+ ally, pro Māori & Tangata Tiriti. Loves wine, coffee & craft beer. He/him. Vaxxed. Views are my own.
Looks like Jordan wants to set up a new astroturf group. I guess grifters gonna grift. #nzpol
Unemployment up. Underutilisation rate is worsening. Long-term and youth unemployment up. #nzpol #ditchthepricksin26 #Nationalnoideas
“Mānawatia a Matariki!” from the rohe of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. An incredible and moving hautapu to see in this beautiful and significant public holiday. #Matariki
This was bloody hard, but my top pick for the Waiata 100 favourite NZ songs countdown: Wandering Eye | Fat Freddy's Drop and my top pick for the Waiata 100 favourite waiata Māori countdown: Poi E | Pātea Māori Club. @rnznewzealand #waiata100 1/5
Just have to share how FIFA have the table after today’s games. #topofthetable
Welcome to the Coalition of Corruption. #NationalNotFittoGovern #nzpolitics
2 days. 2 finals. 2 trophies. @auckland-fc.bsky.social are the best. @aleague.bsky.social #OFCProLeague
The day after the night before. These players are bloody legends. @auckland-fc.bsky.social #AucklandFC @aleague.bsky.social #ALeague #Champions
Auckland FC A-League champions!!! Such a beautiful night. Two trophies in two years. I love this club!! 🏆🟦⬛️🟦🏆
Who ever put this up, well played. 👏🏼 #nzpol #rangatahi #studentsknowreality #Nationalnotfittogovern
No more hiding their love of conspiracy theory pushers - the TPU needs to rebrand officially to Toxic Cookers Union. #nzpol
Luxon is not really very good at this. Neither is Carlos as this is not the win he thinks it is. 🤦🏼♂️ #nzpol
One of my favourite annual traditions - flowering of the cross at church. A wonderful reminder during these dark times that there is joy and there is lightness that emerges. May you be encouraged that while there are scary, anxiety-inducing times afoot, hope & lightness can overcome.
As a reminder of the “non-crisis” we are in, this is how much fuel we have left. Less than 40 days. Our most critical is diesel, which powers our economy. That is down to 24 days worth. There is some on the water heading our way, scheduled to arrive in 9 days time with a 80% chance of arriving.
Simeon is completely oblivious to the fact that all the firefighters are wearing t-shirts from their union, & it has made my day. Well played Howick firefighters, well played. 👏👏 #direemergency #NZPFU #workersunited #Nationalnotfittogovern
Another incredible night at an Ed Sheeran gig. Phenomenal set and a great tour launch. 2/2 #looptour2026 @teddysphotos.bsky.social
Another incredible night at an Ed Sheeran gig. Phenomenal set and a great tour launch. 1/2 #looptour2026 @teddysphotos.bsky.social
NZME shareholder & wealthy Canadian Jim Grenon is backing an alt-right influencer against a media organisation again - this time, Julian Batchelor v TVNZ. It is also Grenon attacking a media rival. Our media are under attack from the wealthy & the alt-right. We need to support our media. #nzpolitics
Opening day for #SecretSantaAoNZ. Thank you so much to my Secret Santa. I love the gifts, particularly the book. I heard Margaret Mutu talk about the Waitangi Tribunal Roundtable about the Muriwhenua claim last month so getting the chance to dive deeper into the history is awesome. 🫶🏼
Conference number 3 in 7 days. #AUT vice-chancellor Damon Salesa giving the opening address. #RethinkingTomorrow #CommunicationforSocialChange #Research
Chippy on deck & laying the foundation for the weekend. Last night there was an amazing pōwhiri with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei that welcomed the party to their amazing rohe. Now for the keynote - the amazing Carmel Sepuloni. #nzpol