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Another week wraps up and, as always, here’s this week’s magazine cover along with a round-up of the madness.

Jacinda Ardern was impossible to escape this week. Her new book, A Different Kind of Power, hit the shelves and quickly became headline fuel. Reviews from around the world have been brutal. One described it as a "350-page therapy session" - full of feelings and kindness but almost nothing about actual politics. It reads more like a mindfulness retreat pamphlet than a political memoir.

Thursday in Parliament was anything but peaceful. Winston Peters let rip and took aim at "the guy in the cowboy hat", Rawiri Waititi, who he called scribble face. I was livestreaming the whole thing on X and nearly spat my beer when I heard it. Absolute scenes.

On the personal front, the growth on this Substack has been insane lately. I want to thank each of you who’s jumped on board. Here are a few recent milestones I’m stoked to share:

• 🏆 Made it onto the Substack Bestseller list

• 🔥 Ranked #5 Rising in Culture

• 📈 Hit #10 New Bestseller across the platform

I'll keep dropping fresh satire every Saturday.Though let’s be honest, sometimes I can’t help myself and throw in a bonus mid-week piece.

Lastly, if you’ve been thinking of becoming a paid subscriber, now’s the best time to do it.The 50% off promo ends tonight.That applies to both monthly and annual subscriptions. If you want to support the work and join the conversation, this is your chance.

Have a great week!

Matua