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Here’s #nzpol
as Star Wars! 1/n
Here’s #nzpol
as Star Wars! 1/n
Jacinda Ardern - Jyn Erso
"We have hope. Election campaigns are built on hope."
Y’all thought she was going to be Rey or Leia? It was Jyn Erso who saved the Rebellion’s arse in Rogue One when they thought they were beaten by the Empire, much like Ardern did for Labour in 2017.
"We have hope. Election campaigns are built on hope."
Y’all thought she was going to be Rey or Leia? It was Jyn Erso who saved the Rebellion’s arse in Rogue One when they thought they were beaten by the Empire, much like Ardern did for Labour in 2017.
Judith Collins - Darth Vader
“You don’t know the power of the Dark Side!” said National’s caucus as they elected Collins as leader following t̵h̵e̵ ̵C̵l̵o̵n̵e̵ ̵W̵a̵r̵s̵ months of turmoil. Will she bring peace, freedom, justice, and security to her new Empire? Stay tuned...
“You don’t know the power of the Dark Side!” said National’s caucus as they elected Collins as leader following t̵h̵e̵ ̵C̵l̵o̵n̵e̵ ̵W̵a̵r̵s̵ months of turmoil. Will she bring peace, freedom, justice, and security to her new Empire? Stay tuned...
Grant Robertson - Obi Wan Kenobi
“The Finance Ministry is what gives a Government its power. It binds the party together.” One of the most powerful Jedi Masters in his own right, Obi Wan Kenobi will always tell you the truth, from a certain point of view.
“The Finance Ministry is what gives a Government its power. It binds the party together.” One of the most powerful Jedi Masters in his own right, Obi Wan Kenobi will always tell you the truth, from a certain point of view.
Paul Goldsmith - Admiral Ozzel
“Lord Crusher, the party has released our fiscal plan and we’re preparing to... *choke*”
Came out of fiscal policy planning too close to the PREFU… and you know the rest.
“Lord Crusher, the party has released our fiscal plan and we’re preparing to... *choke*”
Came out of fiscal policy planning too close to the PREFU… and you know the rest.
Winston Peters - Grand Moff Tarkin
“Fear will keep the voters in line. Fear of life without Winston Peters.”
Introduced the Peters Doctrine - ruling through fear that if you say the wrong thing in a campaign then NZ First will get over 5%.
“Fear will keep the voters in line. Fear of life without Winston Peters.”
Introduced the Peters Doctrine - ruling through fear that if you say the wrong thing in a campaign then NZ First will get over 5%.
Marama Davidson - Ahsoka Tano
“You’ll find I have many qualities for you to d̵i̵s̵l̵i̵k̵e̵ like.”
Despite being trained as a Jedi, not afraid to do things her own way, which eventually sees her parting with the Jedi Order and going out on her own to stay true to her principles.
“You’ll find I have many qualities for you to d̵i̵s̵l̵i̵k̵e̵ like.”
Despite being trained as a Jedi, not afraid to do things her own way, which eventually sees her parting with the Jedi Order and going out on her own to stay true to her principles.
James Shaw - Admiral Ackbar
“It’s a trap” is what someone should’ve told James before he got too excited about the Green School and risked the survival of the entire Rebel fleet above the Crystal Moon of Taranaki.
“It’s a trap” is what someone should’ve told James before he got too excited about the Green School and risked the survival of the entire Rebel fleet above the Crystal Moon of Taranaki.
David Seymour - Jar Jar Binks
“Libertarians no dyin' withouta fight. Wesa warriors. Wesa got a grand army. That's why you no likin' us, mesa thinks.” Jar Jar Binks is annoying, but don’t forget he’s the one who moved the motion to give Palpatine emergency powers…
“Libertarians no dyin' withouta fight. Wesa warriors. Wesa got a grand army. That's why you no likin' us, mesa thinks.” Jar Jar Binks is annoying, but don’t forget he’s the one who moved the motion to give Palpatine emergency powers…
Simon Bridges - Mace Windu
“This party’s over” says Simon Bridges as he watches the continuing disarray ever since he was rolled as leader. Also, you're just waiting for him to drop an f-bomb with his new Baby Yak inspired freedom, admit it.
“This party’s over” says Simon Bridges as he watches the continuing disarray ever since he was rolled as leader. Also, you're just waiting for him to drop an f-bomb with his new Baby Yak inspired freedom, admit it.
Trevor Mallard - Chewbacca
“Let him have it. It’s not wise to upset the Speaker.”
“But sir. Nobody worries about upsetting a droid.”
“That’s cause a droid don’t kick people out of the Chamber when they lose. Speakers are known to do that.”
“Let him have it. It’s not wise to upset the Speaker.”
“But sir. Nobody worries about upsetting a droid.”
“That’s cause a droid don’t kick people out of the Chamber when they lose. Speakers are known to do that.”
Todd Muller, Matt Doocey, David Bennett, Brett Hudson - Stormtroopers
"Begun, the Clone War has..”
Can you tell them apart? Though Brett Hudson might be a little short for a stormtrooper...
"Begun, the Clone War has..”
Can you tell them apart? Though Brett Hudson might be a little short for a stormtrooper...
Sir John Key - Emperor Palpatine
“Oh, I’m afraid the teflon shield will be quite operational when the scandals arrive.”
Fear of his return conjures up dread in even the most powerful of Jedi. Even now, National is rumoured to be building a clone facility in the Botany system...
“Oh, I’m afraid the teflon shield will be quite operational when the scandals arrive.”
Fear of his return conjures up dread in even the most powerful of Jedi. Even now, National is rumoured to be building a clone facility in the Botany system...
Christopher Luxon - Snoke
“My boy, I made Snoke. I have been every policy inside your head.”
A clone created by John Key to allow him to carry on ruling over the galaxy. It's a plot twist we all saw from a mile away.
“My boy, I made Snoke. I have been every policy inside your head.”
A clone created by John Key to allow him to carry on ruling over the galaxy. It's a plot twist we all saw from a mile away.
Helen Clark - Mon Mothma
"National has made a critical error and the time for our attack has come."
Instrumental in pulling the Rebellion together after the fall of the Republic. Continues to wield significant influence even as other leaders come to the fore.
"National has made a critical error and the time for our attack has come."
Instrumental in pulling the Rebellion together after the fall of the Republic. Continues to wield significant influence even as other leaders come to the fore.
Chlöe Swarbrick - R2-D2
“Beep booo beep beep. Bwoooooop”
The true hero of Star Wars. Think of all the times R2 gets everyone out of trouble. Carts the Death Star plans around, finds out that the hyperdrive on the Falcon was disabled, sneaks Luke's lightsaber onto Jabba's barge...
“Beep booo beep beep. Bwoooooop”
The true hero of Star Wars. Think of all the times R2 gets everyone out of trouble. Carts the Death Star plans around, finds out that the hyperdrive on the Falcon was disabled, sneaks Luke's lightsaber onto Jabba's barge...
David Parker - C3-PO
"Don't blame me! I'm an Attorney-General!"
Fluent in over 6 million forms of communication, but still nobody listens to him.
"Don't blame me! I'm an Attorney-General!"
Fluent in over 6 million forms of communication, but still nobody listens to him.
Phil Twyford - Captain Needa
“I shall assume full responsibility for not building 100,000 houses and apologise to Lord Vader.”
“Apology accepted, Captain Needa.”
Just joking! Unlike Captain Needa, Twyford got a promotion for losing the Millennium Falcon.
“I shall assume full responsibility for not building 100,000 houses and apologise to Lord Vader.”
“Apology accepted, Captain Needa.”
Just joking! Unlike Captain Needa, Twyford got a promotion for losing the Millennium Falcon.
Kieran McAnulty - Luke Skywalker
"Ever since the Toyota Hilux came out, they just aren't in demand."
Country boy swept up by fate into the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Really just wanted to go down to the Tosche Station to pick up some power converters.
"Ever since the Toyota Hilux came out, they just aren't in demand."
Country boy swept up by fate into the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Really just wanted to go down to the Tosche Station to pick up some power converters.
Chris Bishop - Admiral Piett
“Our ships have completed their scan of the area and found nothing. If the Millennium Falcon went into lightspeed, it'll be on the other side of the Hutt by now.”
Competent officer who is continually promoted as those ahead choke on their ambitions.
“Our ships have completed their scan of the area and found nothing. If the Millennium Falcon went into lightspeed, it'll be on the other side of the Hutt by now.”
Competent officer who is continually promoted as those ahead choke on their ambitions.
Julie Anne Genter - Princess Leia
“Somebody has to save our skins! Into the garbage chute, Twyford!”
Does the heavy lifting when the characters who are meant to be the heroes reveal themselves to be bumbling idiots without a p̶l̶a̶n̶ policy.
“Somebody has to save our skins! Into the garbage chute, Twyford!”
Does the heavy lifting when the characters who are meant to be the heroes reveal themselves to be bumbling idiots without a p̶l̶a̶n̶ policy.
Andrew Little - Han Solo
“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good unionist at your side.”
Look, you all know deep down inside Andrew Little would’ve shot Greedo first.
“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good unionist at your side.”
Look, you all know deep down inside Andrew Little would’ve shot Greedo first.
Shane Jones - Lando Calrissian
“I’ve just made a deal that will keep the Empire out of Northland forever.”
A wheeler, dealer, and scoundrel. Will do anything to hold onto his little fiefdom of Cloud City, whether pork barrelling PGF dollars or selling out his friends to Vader.
“I’ve just made a deal that will keep the Empire out of Northland forever.”
A wheeler, dealer, and scoundrel. Will do anything to hold onto his little fiefdom of Cloud City, whether pork barrelling PGF dollars or selling out his friends to Vader.
Jim Bolger - Yoda
“When 900 years old you reach, preach conventional monetary theory you will not.”
Aging but powerful Jedi Master. Has spent the past two decades in exile waiting to train one final apprentice to undo the shortcomings of his own time on the Jedi Council.
“When 900 years old you reach, preach conventional monetary theory you will not.”
Aging but powerful Jedi Master. Has spent the past two decades in exile waiting to train one final apprentice to undo the shortcomings of his own time on the Jedi Council.
Bonus: Gwynn Compton - Grand Admiral Thrawn
“I'm quite aware that politicians have infinite confidence in themselves.”
Because I wrote the list, I get to pick whoever I want!
“I'm quite aware that politicians have infinite confidence in themselves.”
Because I wrote the list, I get to pick whoever I want!
