Rod Meharry Profile Banner
Rod Meharry Profile
Rod Meharry

@politicalrod

Followers
1,676
Following
2,262
Media
314
Statuses
21,616

A Baggy arse fitter who spent a lot of time in union meetings only to end up owning a poultry farm. Sold the farm to start an event signage business. retired

Aotearoa - Matata BOP
Joined December 2010
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
10 months
This is the New Zealand we were all so proud of. What happened yesterday is the start of something nasty and destructive. Attacking Maori is an attack on us all. This government is off track #nzpol
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
324
148
1K
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
2 months
Jacinda was so good we all took it as the norm. Her behaviour set a very high standard. It’s only now when our PM is so bad. That we really appreciate how good she was. #nzpol
143
106
931
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
24 days
serious question. Are these people gang members under the new gang laws. #nzpol
Tweet media one
146
102
690
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
9 months
National achievements so far 1) fk Wellington 2) fk Ferry’s 3) fk Auckland transport 4) fk Smokefree 5) fk Cycle ways 6) fk EV industry 7) fk fair pay 8) fk clean water 9) fk waste water 10) fk new hospital And they have been on holiday #nzpol
217
118
687
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 months
Luxon is looking really burnt out and uninterested. He is frustrated with slow progress and doesn’t understand the process of government. Wants out but has no one capable of taking over. His staff don’t like him. It’s not a happy camp #nzpol
114
67
658
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
8 months
This is how you get respect @NZNationalParty by being respectful #nzpol
Tweet media one
310
68
652
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
1 month
Everyday Grant Robinson is becoming the best finance minister this country ever had. #nzpol
143
78
619
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
2 years
Did John keys wife ever’ or for that matter did Chris luxury’s wife ever come under scrutiny as Clarke has. No. The right wing are soon vindictive.
67
45
595
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 years
Bring on the electric Ute. Can’t wait
Tweet media one
13
67
589
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
1 year
Jacinda is still the best PM this country has ever had. And I don’t see that position being under threat following the election
200
37
572
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
6 months
Latest internally polling has huge surprise for Luxon. Chloe Swarbrick is polling higher than the PM #nzpol
134
42
569
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 years
I have lived through a few PM's in my time and I'm absolutely convinced JA is by far the smartest, most caring well balanced one to date. We are so grateful for your stewardship #ChurArdern
24
39
552
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 months
To all my right wing friends. I told you small business always crashes under a National government. Believe me now. #nzpol
75
56
545
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
8 months
The country seems mean right now. It’s bloody depressing and ugly. I really miss the Jacinda … be kind times #nzpol
166
46
501
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
2 months
Can anyone remember Jacinda blaming the previous government for the country’s problems. That’s the difference between leadership and fake leadership. #nzpol
76
54
480
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
9 months
If Luxon ever wants to be seen as a leader he needs to shut Seymour down. A party that only gets 8% of the vote should have very little influence.
152
43
460
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
9 months
10,000 protesters. Peaceful protesters. Not a tractor or racist billboard in sight. Absolute unity and purpose. Not like the mob who blocked roads and broke the law with their tractors. The contrast says it all really. #nzpol
75
54
450
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
1 month
Is the cost of living better under National or better under labour. I personally was better off under Labour by far. #nzpol
130
44
443
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
2 months
If the government gave a 50% subsidy would you put solar panels on your roof. Ok then why the hell would we spend in excess of 1.5B to build infrastructure to import gas. Solar keeps on giving gas is running out. #nzpol
85
76
440
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
11 months
Are you getting the feeling that this government is a train wreck. Their motivation is greed and hate. They are repelling laws for no other reason than hate for anything that labour did that might be deemed to be good for the country. Sad #nzpol
164
55
428
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
8 months
Every time Luxon fronts - Jacinda goes up a notch. Dame Jacinda is in another league to this imposter. #nzpol
154
38
428
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 years
The police have just told all protesters they will be arrested and vaccinated before being released. There is now a stampede heading away from The bee hive. The vaccination tent is being erected and holding pens put in place. #nzpol
62
21
416
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 years
Luxon says Collins has a real passion for the research, science, innovation and technology portfolio. This is the girl who couldn’t work Zoom remember. @NZNationalParty #nzpol
34
43
408
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 months
I told you this National government would kill small businesses. I had many from the right telling me I’m full of shit. Well I say to them. Ring your mates in business and ask them how’s it going. #nzpol
90
55
418
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
2 years
Did you know business always does best under Labour. Farming always does best under labour. Know fact. Check it out #nzpol
21
58
411
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 months
Luxon is getting mad and shitty. His staff are wearing it. When he was a CEO he could say what he liked and no one checked or questioned him. Now the whole country is demanding he backs up his BS. He’s over being questioned #nzpol
26
54
409
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
10 months
Once again the poor are being asked to pay for health services so the wealthy landlords can have tax breaks. Now I would defy anyone to argue that is fair policy. It is absolute greed and will lead to more poverty. #nzpol
61
69
404
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
11 months
Latest poll. Luxon has dropped 10 points. No honeymoon
48
17
394
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
1 month
Luxon has to be the weakest leader this country has ever had. No idea what is even going on with his ministers #nzpol
46
47
399
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
10 months
I’m absolutely amazed at how many people have said to me. “If I knew how bad this government was going to be I would never had voted for them. Especially the smoking turnaround” #nzpol
316
40
389
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
4 months
Inside leaks are saying there is a real shit fight between the anti rail Nats and pro rail NZF around the cabinet table. Could blow up over the ferry issue. #nzpol
63
53
389
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 months
If Luxon doesn’t rain in Seymour and remind him he is not the government he is only Mr 8% he will be a one term PM. The ground swell against Seymour and his racist talk is growing. #nzpol
108
49
387
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
1 year
National has peaked and now their support is in decline. Greens are gaining ever day. Act is self destructing. This is going left folks. The mood has changed. National lies are pulling them down.
122
61
386
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
24 days
internal polling has Luxon in trouble. It's going from bad to worse and he is not happy. #nzpol
102
33
389
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
6 months
The government are going to ask all MPs to have a 100% attendance record in parliament. Attendance records will be published weekly. #nzpol
36
57
379
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
7 months
What is happening NZ. Since the change of government everything is turning to custard. And the sad thing is there is no light at the end of the tunnel. Bring on a snap election
179
38
373
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
5 months
Kieran you keep the pressure on mate NZ is counting on you
@Kieran_McAnulty
Kieran McAnulty MP
5 months
I don’t trust the National Party on housing, but I was still shocked to see reports tonight that they’re going to scrap the First Home Grant. Throughout our time in Govt they pushed us to expand the grant. Now it’s gone to pay for tax cuts. Hypocrites, plain and simple.
275
332
2K
65
36
374
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
10 months
This would have to be the nastiest government this country has experienced and it’s only weeks old. Going to be a black time in our history. # nzpol
122
51
366
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
5 months
My mate was booked in to have a shoulder opp. Just been informed the opp is canceled as they have to meet budget cuts. That Luxon lied to us. No front line cuts. #nzpol
85
80
367
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
1 year
What has been the biggest con so far in this election? For me it has been the lie that the economy is a disaster. #nzpol
72
63
358
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
11 months
Every Decision this government @NZNationalParty has taken can be traced back to political donations. Never have we seen such blatant bribery in our democracy. #nzpol
63
75
352
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 months
The week I get my $10 tax cut the health system sent me a letter to say my cataract procedure has been turned down. I say keep my tax cut and just give front line services #nzpol
31
57
356
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
9 months
This government is going to turn landlords into beneficiaries. All receiving tax payer hand outs and tax breaks. Why? Because the majority of government MP’s are landlords. Pure greed and corruption. Self interest politics. #nzpol
104
65
342
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
1 year
Is it just me. It looks like @MutchJessica is determined to do a hit job on the Labour Party. She has lost all pretence of impartiality. It is so obvious now that she has lost all credibility #nzpol
52
53
344
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
2 months
Do you find Luxon is becoming more like Trump everyday or is it just me #nzpol
100
25
346
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
2 months
Nicole McKee’s party got less than 9% of the vote so how can they claim they have a mandate to rewrite our gun laws. This is crazy and Luxon is too weak to stop it. #nzpol
23
70
343
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
5 months
Whoever thought National were better financial mangers can you explain to me how borrowing money to give tax cuts to people who don’t need it is sound financial management. #nzpol
59
55
333
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 months
Luxury has a week of chasing the camera and he needs a week off. Jacinda is breastfeeding and meeting important people for extended periods and manages to handle child rearing and politics without a break. Man up @chrisluxonmp #nzpol
58
54
331
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
2 months
It’s official The New Zealand Herald is officially the producer and promoter of Fake News. They have been caught out. #boycottherald #nzpol
31
50
322
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
6 months
Luxon is in free fall. He is letting other people run the government while he regurgitates the same old corporate double speak. He has no substance and lacks empathy. #nzpol @NZNationalParty
44
43
317
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
1 month
This government’s policies are destroying small businesses in unprecedented numbers. SB always grows under Labour and is destroyed by National. And they call Nats the business party. It’s a lie and always has been #nzpol
83
63
316
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
1 year
Today while I was having coffee I noticed this elderly lady was waiting to cross the road. She was walking extremely slow as she obviously was in pain from a sore joint. This young Maori guy saw she was in difficulty and jumped up and helped her across the road. #kindness
Tweet media one
23
33
305
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
4 months
Internal polling is absolutely turning National into a tale spin. Since the budget their support is deserting them big time. Watch for flip flop policies in the near future. #nzpol
85
60
313
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
6 months
My prediction. Fox News will appear in NZ when the dust settles and will absolutely poison the waters #nzpol
69
36
309
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
9 months
Luxon has no idea on how to handle Seymour and is letting him write the agenda for this coalition of racists. 10,000 protesters is massive and is only the tip of an iceberg.
97
32
303
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
2 months
Seymour and Luxon can’t stand each other and cabinet meetings are very testy. Seymour is due to be deputy PM soon and the two of them won’t talk to each other. #nzpol
57
33
299
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
10 months
We feel ashamed. Please bring back Jacinda
@we_dollar
Nancy Dollar
10 months
Luxon, trashing our domestic and international reputation in real time. He's a shameful, disgusting hick! As Bill Bailey said - a corporate televangelist without charisma.
14
29
186
102
29
296
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
1 year
Anyone got a reason why we shouldn’t tax the rich more. Not .. they worked hard reason. The cleaner worked hard and we tax her heaps. So give me another reason #nzpol
79
36
290
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
4 months
Kainga Ora Board and CEO are being replaced as they were too successful. No shit. They built record number of houses and that is so anti National they have been replaced. You would read about it. #nzpol
45
60
296
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
2 months
1000 mothers and children moved out of motels. Now living in cars and tents. Huge success for government. #nzpol
44
53
292
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
11 months
How come the people who own multiple properties can pass legislation to give themselves tax cuts and that not be conflict of interest. Are all MP’s who own rentals going to abstain from voting. If not why not #nzpol
33
63
285
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
4 years
Breaking news. Ardern is visiting Ponsonby tomorrow. Traffic control have been hired to control the crowds. Businesses are lining up yelling pick me pick me. #nzpol @NZNationalParty
9
25
276
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
11 months
For god’s sake bring back Jacinda. These clowns can’t even get past Go. #nzpol
67
31
285
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
6 months
I’m coming up 75 and I would endorse this statement. Not one minister seems to have the level of intelligence to perform their obligations
@char_kiwi
KIWIChar
6 months
I have NEVER witnessed a more destructive, racist, divisive or far-right government in my life than the current Frankenstein coalition of the desperado @NZNationalParty Luxon. That Baldilocks fool will go down in history as the WORST leader our nation has ever had to endure.
18
45
362
29
43
290
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
1 month
Why when we have a housing crisis, would you suspend building social housing. To me it’s absolutely crazy and dam right greedy to give tax breaks at the expense of the homeless. #nzpol
28
53
290
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
11 months
Contrast to first 4 weeks of the labour NZ F coalition and this coalition of chaos and you see a Hugh difference in behaviour and mana. Luxon is showing the CEO from AirNZ is no match for the fish & chip girl. We loved JA her abilities run rings around CL #nzpol
62
30
285
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
6 months
The cancellation of news and current affairs in NZ is not commercial. It’s political and the right wing are donkey deep in it. They have to remove the ability to hold them to account #nzpol #Newstalk #Sunday
193
53
279
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
2 years
The noise in the National Party is that Luxie is a prick. Can’t be told, won’t share ideas, makes shit up and is not a team player. The troops are not happy #nzpol
67
32
267
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 months
Honest question. Can anyone name one policy this government has brought forward that is a positive. A new initiative. #nzpol
90
24
275
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
11 months
After watching Luxon on breakfast this morning and comparing him with past PM’s I got to say he is truly out of his depth. Makes shit up and has absolutely no knowledge of the subjects he is question on. #nzpol
50
36
270
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
9 months
National single handed just killed the EV industry in NZ. Who said they are the small business government. They are a party that destroys small business with their small minded greedy thinking. #nzpol
231
37
269
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
11 days
Serious question. How bad does a Minister under this government have to be to lose their portfolio. Tell me the criteria so we can hold them to account. #nzpol
56
31
274
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
20 days
Luxon’s wheels are fall off and they were only trainer wheels. More resignations to come. #nzpol
35
31
273
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
10 months
This bullshit. “We were elected to do what we want”. With ACT getting less than 10% of the vote they were not given a mandate. So back off @actparty #nzpol
73
27
268
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
5 months
The @NZNationalParty has lost X as a platform. Every time they post they get hammered with logic and rebuttal. They are vertically running backwards on this platform. #nzpol
88
31
267
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 years
Chris Luxon want to open up the boarders and bring in overseas workers immediately. I have a question. Where are they going to live? #nzpol
76
16
259
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 years
If you think cleaners shouldn’t be paid top wages let me ask you this. If the cleaner and CEO both took a month off. Who would be missed the most. Right now who has greater value to the company
9
23
254
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
7 months
Luxon is walking dead. He will be asked to resign and become the chairman of ANZ. The polls are going to destroy him #nzpol
98
20
250
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
4 years
National made huge mistake electing Collins. They cant control her and she is destroying the party. They may never again hold power. Younger voters have no love for her @NZNationalParty #nzpol
23
27
244
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
2 years
Do you know the thing that pissed the right off the most. The PM asking them to be kind. It really upset them. #nzpol
56
13
242
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
1 year
Luxury just said on TVNZ breakfast that there is a ram raid every 15 hours. Ok sunshine name the ram raids in the last 60 hours. In fact show us the list that makes you make a claim like that. Or is it another lie #nzpol
37
40
236
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
1 year
Talks rubbish. Felt like throwing something at the TV. Shit he tells lies.
Tweet media one
58
28
236
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
6 months
Let’s get this straight. Job cuts are not to save money. No money will be saved. It’s design to give landlords that money. There is no saving for tax payers #nzpol
46
67
238
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
1 year
My mate just told me. Labour is going to win the election. So there I’m just putting it out there. #nzpol
49
21
234
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
2 years
We destroy our country so China can have cheap logs. This has to stop now. No debate
9
28
233
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 months
Luxon is looking tied and over it. His parties internal polling has his loosing ground. He’s wanting a way out. Peter’s and Seymour are rattling him and all in all he’s not a happy chat. #nzpol
71
13
234
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
2 years
Exclusive Brethren is funding Luxon just as they funded Brash. #nzpol
61
58
231
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
7 months
Imagine this happening to Jacinda. She was mobbed for selfies and hugs. How times have changed from love to hate #nzpol
Tweet media one
109
34
230
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
5 months
Hey Judith was this on a week day and were you on strike or paid leave #groundswell
Tweet media one
26
38
235
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
6 months
I told you internal polling was telling the coalition they were in trouble and some of you pohoed me. Well suck it up because this is only the start. Downwards from here. #nzpol
28
16
230
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 years
Close to 90% vaccinated and the opposition want to represent the 10%. Makes sense #nzpol
12
14
222
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
11 months
We have gone from a country where our PM encouraged us all to be kind to each other. We now have a government that wants us to turn back our moral compass. Just watched Bishop on Q&A. They are repealing legislation that he can’t even explain why. #nzpol
68
39
225
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
4 months
It’s official.. we have our very own Trump. Watching @Breakfaston1 this morning the interview with our PM I shut my eyes and I could swear I heard Trump. He called Wairoa a city. The spin talk is the same. #nzpol
35
32
221
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 years
Just heard Lux a flux on National Radio. Shit if I hear about that F…king airline again I’ll scream. Yeah that Airline the Labour government had to bail out. Chris move on for f.. k sake #nzpol
9
9
218
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 months
Evidence suggests that Luxon can’t read. He relies on staff advising him on the content of reports. He frustrates staff as he constantly interrupts when they are trying to advise. #nzpol
42
41
221
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
10 months
Internal polling has the coalition in big trouble. No lift in a honeymoon period
80
28
219
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
11 months
Indian dairy owners are now controlling the smoke free legislation. That will work …. They have been known to sell single cigarettes to children. How did we get to this position @NZNationalParty
84
29
212
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
8 months
The national party are secretly meeting to find a new leader. If Luxon crashes in the polls he’s gone burger. The coalition only hangs on by a thread and any movement back the left will see them gone. He is a walking risk #nzpol
201
33
216
@politicalrod
Rod Meharry
3 years
Just dawned on me. @NZNationalParty will do away with the winter power subsidy and give it back as a tax break for the rich. #bottomfeeders don’t deserve power subsidies
12
23
214