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One man, one instinct, one umbrella: When everything changed for Christopher Luxon

The Trump years were dark. But in little NZ they never lost hope. For NZ had a leader of rare and inspiring character. In the face of endless climate disaster and economic implosion, he always had just the right uplifting words: "Welcome to IKEA" "Welcome to State of Origin" "Check out my Spotify"

Winsto complaining about "pinko communist" "anti-americans" in #nzqt . Like its 1984 or something. And if people aren't opposed to the present US government, there is something fucking wrong with them.

1. It was not an accident. 2. It was not a staffer. 3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia. 4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares. 5. His base agrees with him. 6. He will do it again. 7. No one in power will hold him accountable.

And now, TV 1 is doing a puff piece about charter schools.

My wife and I were on a beach in the Wellington area and found this at a car park, in the grass. It is approximately the size of a person's hand,made of bone, and intricately carved. I've masked the lower half,as only the legitimate owner will be able to fully describe it. Please share this...(1)

One News just ran a puff piece about the Melania documentary. #fuckssake

Why didn’t he pay a local caterer to supply food for morale-lifting purposes?? Why didn’t he handshake and shoulder squeeze the local couple who have been supplying hamburgers to the workers FREE OF CHARGE from their mobile food cart for the past week?? Why KFC FFS 🤦‍♀️ The man is sans nous.

The PM took boxes of KFC to the flood damaged East Coast. 🤔

Nicky Hager says Judith Collins is “clearly and demonstrably not” fit for the Law Commission role www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...

Want to see something no one's ever seen before? (barring 160~ people who watched it live a few minutes ago)

Hey, #kikorangi fam, please share this info with anyone you know that might be interested! Little Makos Swim Schools in Wellington still have spaces left for Term 1. Thanks so much! #pleaseshare #aonz #localbusiness #blueskyfam #pōneke

I've just seen a trailer for the Melania movie, soon to be showing in NZ/AO cinemas. Who the EFF would want to go and watch a puff piece about her?

The tragic loss of lives in NZ flooding events this week are climate change deaths. Media and govt are avoiding the topic. Leaders and commentators must acknowledge the emerging reality of ordinary summer rainstorms carrying volumes of water akin to tropical cyclones of previous decades.

The Power of Poetry.

Confirmed by Election NZ, voting opens on Labour Day 2026. elections.nz/media-and-ne... You need to be enrolled by midnight Sunday 25 October.

Reminder: regime voter suppression means you need to enrol early. vote.nz/enrolling/en...

politics is being a guy with multiple houses and millions of dollars and saying ‘times are tough’ with a straight face

Add your name to show your support for: + Strengthening the ban on prohibited semi-automatic firearms + Introducing a 5 year licence for everyone + Limiting the number of firearms that a licence holder can own Submissions close on 16 February 2026 #nzpol

So on our flight from Santiago, Chile to Auckland, New Zealand, David Seymour was sitting across from us and one row back. He spent a hell of a lot of time picking his nose, like he was trying to extract the last public servant from Wellington.

You know what to do

For those who have forgotten the past 40 years: Tax cuts for the rich ...don’t trickle down Boosting military spending ...doesn’t bring peace Slashing regulations ...doesn’t create jobs Folks, we’ve seen this all before.

Regarding the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, “you do not, under any circumstances, gotta hand it to him” but it does take a special level of hypocrite to shit on long summer holidays and WFH only to be MIA during the biggest international incident of his tenure and then claim he is WFH.

One of these is not like the other... #nzpol

we have not "apprehended" the president of venezuela. we have invaded a foreign country and kidnapped its leader. what the fuck are we doing here, i am going to lose my mind

Happy New Year, my lovelies.

oh christ look at the time

2026 is the year of commenting on posts, encouraging and uplifting people. Pass it on.

"They found the coats on Thursday morning. Fifteen winter coats. Good ones, not garbage. Hanging on the chain-link fence outside Lincoln Elementary.No note. No explanation. Just coats zipped up like ghosts waiting for bodies. Principal Morris freaked out. Called the police. "Could be stolen"

Trifle is made.

This year on Bluesky I wrote 82 posts and 1,876 replies. I received 4,800 likes, whereas 37 was from my most popular post, and apparently I love saying "she" and 🤮! www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...

McSkimming sentenced to home detention: www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.

I've been doing a bunch of media about Australia's social media ban for under 16s this week. NZ looks likely to follow. Before we copy-paste a ban, here’s what actually matters (imo) 👇 #nzpol

And, speaking of stealing pay equity from AoNZ women. These taunting pictures are what they had the gall to place in a women magazine.🤬 Their wealthy and sorted image is being pushed down the throats of pensioners and people in public waiting rooms for medical surgery priority that never comes. 3/3🤬

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar

Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night.

I am on Santa's naughty list because I am a little bit confused about the fact that I cannot get to the office. (Huh?)

Immediately this abstract issue of politicians politicizing trans lives for political gain and interfering with clinical best practice melted into a tangible, immediately present reality with real lives in the firing line, all for political gain and fomenting of hatred and division.

Can people please let go of the belief that the National Party is good with money? www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/re...

Honestly shocked that it is so low.

@profanity.accountant I'd like my tally please.

Did you know it’s illegal to have a garden in New Zealand?

The 2025 edition of My Hearty Commendations: The Complete Letters and Remembrances of Thomas Cromwell, now with 650 letters, parliamentary papers, personal notes and finances, will be available on 1 December

I'm a 1. My apple was red, my horse was brown and also faced left.

Seeing as we are talking about pies - one of the best I have ever eaten was a roast duck in white wine sauce with kumara mash on top from my local bakery.