This is why they really hate him — because he’s showing government can actually do good stuff for regular people

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One (among maaaaany) frustrations I have with this govt is that instead of trying to improve schemes or initiatives that are not living up to expectations they just scrap them.

Fungus

We've all seen @paullecomtephoto.nz's Dunner Stunners but how about this Welly Wonder? Looking East and south

Thirsty boy.

This is a complete joke too. The vocational sector has been gutted and reorganized to death. Husband was "restructured" out of his job in the sector in November and has been unable to find work since - few roles being advertised. share.google/u2B5fwX68MlB...

Every year, they pull a rabbit out of a hat to "save the budget", disadvantaging huge swathes of kiwis as they go.

Cough @andrewlittlenz.bsky.social @ponekeben.bsky.social

More dog whistles. Peters quoted: "Concerns are growing, as to some of the people who have come here who don't salute our flag, don't honour the values of our country, don't respect the people living here". 🙄 www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Since the deluge, we've had some fantastic weather in Pōneke.

Happy May Day - Up the workers!

Anyone looking for a really easy no-knead bread recipe - try Nagi's: share.google/jZfpPLASkxac...

Robert De Niro's waiting, talking Italian. My fave.

Uhhhhh, because it sustains life on earth?

My current crocheting viewing, with an Aotearoa connection.

Not sure what is on these shrubs but it's attracting piwakawaka and tauhou like nobody's business.

Ok winter, I'm ready. All my crochet makes for the cold weather using up spare yarn so none match.

I love weird leftover lunches.

Made the viral kebab meat. Turned out well ☺️

Flukey Wordle 1,765 2/6 ⬜⬜🟩🟨⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Views of South from North and the rain chasing the ferry out of Pōneke.

Pete Hegseth has put us in the mood for ....

I'm so Gen X, I've got a cousin called Kevin.

Apart from Trump's stupid war and the resulting oil crisis, what exactly has Luxon had "thrown at him", eh, Mark Mitchell? share.google/KdqDO01SJF4u...

I have been doing some cable crocheting recently and I like it but prefer the look of knitted cabling. And I'd also like to learn to knit socks - crochet socks are a bit rubbish IMHO.

Basil in the Wonky Box. Pesto ahoy!

Remy Roo

Armageddon is terrible, but our only other option was diversity trainings at work.

Should be asking for US/Israeli compensation.

I made a custard tart for Easter Sunday and now I'm going to make a pav with the left-over egg whites to distract myself from imminent armaggedon.

Blimey, the Amanda Luxon podcast is TWO HOURS long. I ain't watching all that, even at double speed.

Watching Prime Minister 😫😢

Shrooms!

*cough* Ian Taylor #nzpol

Returned from my walk to find a river had been running through our backyard while I was away. Catastrophic pipe failure on the road above us. Still going. Bit fearful for our retaining wall 😕

Penny effing Simmonds - dog help us all.

Sitting on the deck with a g&t, wondering where the cat has been all day, when we heard a mewing and lo.

Grape harvest

I have edited my work email in-box down to 3 emails.

Kedgeree dedgeree

Hello Queen.

Slept in my New Order t-shirt and now I Regret it.

Pretty

Sitting with arms folded, giving death stares.

Spotted opposite parliament

This "I make no apologies" thing seems to be the latest politician's schtick, usually to try to make a dubious decision or action look strong.

I'm writing a paper about library workers' pay equity at the moment and, as a result, am generally in a perpetual state of rage. So today's news gives me a brief respite of joy.

I have an idea ...... #noferries