I didn’t think we could fall much further. Make sure you register to vote. Lives depend on it!

Ah, yet another Auckland NIMBY complaining about progress…I was not surprised to see a brand new, never been off-road Ranger parked in the driveway (couldn’t spot a boat that needed towing) www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

Looking at all the red in the traffic map around here, it seems people aren’t too worried about the cost of fuel, or fuel running out. Great leadership by the current Govt. #NZPol

Jenna sticks the knife in, and twists it…if Luxon has lost her, he’s on his way out #NZPol www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

I’m less worried about running out of fuel than I am about people having to pay two to three times as much for fuel in the coming weeks. That’s not sustainable, it was already adding to the cost of living crisis. Dark days ahead me thinks. #NZPol

This pretty much sums it up…they are currently at phase 3. Most New Zealanders are at phase 4.

Oh boy, don’t give people ideas (or the tools) Marine Deals! As they say, never let a crisis stand in the way of making a Buck!

The Governments message of theres plenty of fuel seems to be resonating with punters. I’ve never seen as much traffic on my morning walk as I did this morning. No accidents, just cars everywhere…sitting in traffic, going no where fast. We are doomed to fail. #NZPol

Let me guess, the Govt is awaiting Treasury’s advice on what options they need to look at for the Iran crisis. That’s all they seem to do, await their advice, and in most cases, simply ignore it. We should just bypass the CoC and out Treasury in charge…cut out the middleman. #NZPol

Lux-on his way back…via Tonga by the looks of things to no doubt collect another title for his collection. Maybe he will throw in the towel after he picks up his FIFA Peace Prize🤷🏼 #NZPol

How can this guy just be disqualified from driving for only one year? If he’d shot and killed someone he would never be allowed near a firearm again, why are cars treated differently? They are themselves, a dangerous weapon in the wrong hands www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/dangerous...

Lux-off. 👋 Don’t hurry back, ya hear now.

So I guess it’s safe to say Chuck and Mary have probably cancelled their once in a lifetime cruise ship visit to New Zealand🤔 Ah well, just as well business confidence is up, and everyone is tripping over all these green shoots that keep popping up. Definitely back on track #NZPol

Yup, yet another (one of many) failures of the CoC. Back on track - nope Laser focused on the cost of living - nope Meaningless slogans which they’ll continue to trot out…until we call them on it. That time will be November. Vote accordingly.

Oh my, he really does think everything is look up, green shoots and all that. He is with his people I guess in this safe setting. Wonder if he’d get the same response at the Watties factory closing down luncheon #NZPol

Has anyone told the nutters that wanted Marsden Point Refinery a. Not to be shutdown, and b. To be reactivated once shutdown realise our fuel security would be no better off…if the ships can’t get here, they can‘t get here, not matter what they are carrying. #NZPol

Agreed! Been thinking this for quite some time.

Another wealthy American coming over to snap up some property and get away from the Trump dumpster fire? Plane is held in a trust, and has been here three times over summer🤔

This flight to Dubai got quite a long way there…not sure Singapore is where they are diverting to. Probably the longest scenic flight ever!

Must be Beer O Clock! Cheers! (It’s warm enough for a pint)

You know the current CoC hasn’t delivered anything useful when they roll out the PM to announce a Rugby League match in 2027. It’s not really that newsworthy. Clutching at straws? #NZPol Pretty sure the people under a SOE don’t really need to hear about that this morning…unaware and tone deaf🤦🏼‍♂️

Reversing all those safe speed zones around schools etc is working out exactly as expected (Not that they mention that fact in the article) These are all on Simeon Brown and his desire to kill more people on the road🤦 #NZPol www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/...

The RAM raids are back on track….are we still back on track? 🤔 #NZPol www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

Please read this It's so very true as we think we are prepared, but we are not. Thank you Verity for being honest. #nzpol www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

Attempting a rotisserie rolled pork roast in Auckland weather…wish me luck. #WeberKettle #BBQNZ

I don’t really understand why this guy is climbing the Taipei Tower without ropes etc on ’live’* TV. * 10 second delay Bugger that.

So I guess we’ve officially moved on from the 1 on 100 year storms? Northern Coromandel saw 1-in-250-years levels of rain www.tickaroo.com/e/GrrXPpHQIl...

Bunnings could have paused this campaign for a day or two…but decided not to🤷🏼 Ah well, we can dream of summer days again🌧️🌧️🌧️

Wasted five minutes of my life on the Watercare website trying to report a water leak outside our place (on their side of the meter), finally got the link that told me it’s outside the 9-5 hours they work...because faults only occur between 9am-5pm. No wonder there is little trust in CCO’s.

Love it!😂

First day back in the office tomorrow…oh boy, this is going to hurt. Have Tuesday off however…will be my recovery day #Phew

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

And just like that I’ve deleted my Neighbourly account, wasn’t getting any value from it…and given these privacy breaches, time to reduce my digital footprint (Facebook and Twitter were first to go a long time ago). What’s next🤔

Finally, some 😭⚽️⚽️

First sunset of 2026…long may it continue

Spinning our way towards 2026, with the final cook of 2025. Happy New Year all. Stay safe out there, and have a great night!

Nothing beats spinning up meat over coals or any type of fire! Testing out the new EspetoSol Pitmaster series over hot coals on a Weber Jumbo Joe #BBQLife

He’s getting closer #Santa2025 At an impressive 1008 knots, it won’t be long

Looking at my Inbox, you’d think we skipped Christmas Day and advanced straight to Boxing Day (Sales).

How it started, how it ended. Smoked Salmon vacuumed packed and ready to go for Christmas lunch. Cured with Salt, then flavoured with Maple Syrup, Manuka Honey, Onion/Garlic salt, fresh ground pepper and basil. #SmokingLife

And there we have it, first Boxing Day Sale email award goes to PBTech! I guess I should brace myself for the deluge to follow!

This year on Bluesky I wrote 125 posts and 3,898 replies. I received 7,256 likes, whereas 62 was from my most popular post, and apparently I love saying "not" and 😂! (Sounds about right, 2025 has been a year! Roll on 2026) www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...

Colour me surprised (pun very much intended) www.nzherald.co.nz/business/eco...

Of course they are Genesis, be good if you invested some of that profit back into the network to help keep prices down eh? Useless. #NZPol

Boomers on smartphones holding them up to their ears while on speakerphone…on the bus. Yeah, don’t do that.

Has anyone asked Luxo if he’s aware of the fire in Tongariro National Park…he might get to put those gumboots on again this week (if he doesn’t skip the country in light of an impending disaster) #NZPol

It seems common sense and FENZ cannot be used in the same sentence. This is just nuts. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

PSA to anyone in NZ, turn your wake up alarm off now.

In today’s NZ Herald #megastrike

If ‘Survive till 2025’ was the CoC catch cry for this year, what have they got cooked up for 2026? I say vote in 2026 like your life depends on it! (It doesn’t rhyme but it works for me)