I love good food, and sometimes I’ve dined at Michelin starred restaurants. I can’t imagine anything less New Zealand than Michelin when it comes to our food scene. We have a Hats system that works already. I don’t think having Michelin stars will draw people to NZ. I want a refund on my taxes!

On the ferry Kiwi old mate, who lives in Fiji 6months then heads back to NZ for 6 months, chatting to Americans about all sorts (state of the world) and he says: “Scared men make laws”

Lovely start to the day. Bula!

How is it I can get 75GB for FJD$25 but in NZ I struggle to get just a couple of GB?!?!? So ripped off!

So if you need help, be mindful that the people who say no may not be being callous, they may just not have enough bandwidth. I have not known anyone who has had a great 2025. I hope you're out there. But we all seem to be having a shit time. So look after yourself. And then look after others.

Duuuuude! The Fijian Sea Turtles like to tease, no sooner have they popped their head out and then they head back under! So lovely to see them though! #seaturtle #fiji #travel

Bula! Enjoy a Fijian sunset. Perfect cocktail spot. #travel #Fiji

Snorkeling over a coral reef in Fiji when Hubs sees a kiddo with a GoPro whacking coral while filming. Hubs taps him on shoulder and points to surface and tells kiddo not to damage the Coral. Parents?! No idea. It’s a blimmin privilege to explore such natural sights, can we not teach kids that?!

UPDATED: After a long legal fight the fuel giant, consumer and environmental groups find one thing to agree on: the Government must step up to ensure NZ’s emissions targets are achieved, they say in a joint call.

🧵Spotted at a Mask Carnivale in Aotearoa New Zealand: A dreamy young human (7?) is participating in a haka but he's a bit distracted. But it's okay. His friend is at his side. Hip bumping him and reminding him how it goes. Yes! He's got it now! Eyes wide. Face fierce. He's in the zone. (1)

Last day of my contract, and back to (f)unemployment hopefully only for summer, and arrived to this on my desk 🥰 Been great to work after a 7 month unemployed patch last year.

Ok, ok,WHO turned off the daylight and switched off the heating?!?! Scheesh she’s chilly out there!

The storm wind 💨 feels stronger today than they were on Thursday, maybe the direction today means we are in full line of blast!

This is not great. Check your vaccination status and if in doubt, get a booster. The whole of year 11 at Wellington College has been advised to stay home.

Thanks to the wet spring my Hydrangeas are hydrated and fully Hydrangeaing! Can’t wait for the flowers 🌱

This is concerning as measles is contagious!

We have confirmed two new #measles cases in NZ today, with a Cook Strait ferry among listed exposure locations. Check your immunisation status (you need 2 doses of MMR). Book a vaccine: bookmyvaccine.nz Full details and exposure locations: tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-in...

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This is an entertaining read! The only Chelsea Winter book I own is Supergood because of the plant based recipes, as I wanted to reduce my meat-heavy repertoire, those Italian genes 🧬 are strong - chicken is vegetarian 😜 to them!

New from me: Just eight of the Government's 17 Roads of National Significance have already seen costs blow out by $5.1 billion - before any shovels are even in the ground. The full programme would cost $44-$54 billion on the latest numbers. newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/23/5...

stay home tomorrow Wellington - Civil Defence don't ask you to stay home for funsies. If your employer demands you go to work, talk to your union rep www.wremo.nz/your-area/we...

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Commuting by driving through the wind today was deeply unpleasant. Between all the rain we’ve had this winter and spring and the gale winds… this is as true as it’s ever been! 🤨

Whoohoooo! Some #F1 we can watch live in NZ at a reasonable time!!

When you’re driving down SH1 and a car gets all up in your tow bar. Then you drive through a long bend and you lose them cos they can only drive fast on a straight road 😁 Mate, you can’t corner - you shall not pass!

Anyone want a Te Kouka Cabbage tree?!

During the rugby World Cup I wondered if she reffed men’s matches, she’s really good! (And happens to be Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☺️) This is awesome www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360853...

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion. The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion. Read that back. When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

Delivery of firewood for next winter arrived this morning, dropped in shared driveway so always needs quick work to shift it, although awesome neighbours are chill. Incentive was beating the rain - final push was a struggle, but got it done by lunch and now it’s raining I’m delighted with our mahi!

Breaking news: María Corina Machado has been awarded the prize for ‘keeping the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness’ . The win dashes the hopes of US President Donald Trump. on.ft.com/4ocHAKY

When you contemplate the Caesar salad you’ll make with the left over chicken you roasted, and remember you have some bread perfect for making croutons and the oven is still warm! #winning #kai

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Another great night at World of Wearable Art (WOW), really enjoy the changes made to the show. It’s great for Wellington, although it’s not been sold out this time - Here’s the pre show vibes

Any travel tips or recommendations for Fiji? E-sim recs too, please 🙏🏼 When I moved to NZ I thought I’d be holidaying there heaps, like I visited Europe from Scotland, …but first visit booked in 16 yrs of living here! ☺️ (Also privileged, I know)

All I can see is “i before e except after c” Far. Out.

I will reiterate as someone with field and specific knowledge of New Zealand’s oil and gas sector, there is no giant untapped field out there. Even if Labour agrees to this, not a single drop of oil or gas will be produced in the next decade because it’s not there. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Made these delicious crackers full of healthy seeds for the first time in a long while. So easy, chuck all the dry ingredients in together, then add water but I have swapped out the 1/2 cup of olive oil for a neutral oil this time. The more toasty ones round the edge taste nuttier.

The last of our IKEA bulbs 💡 has been installed in our standard lamp. Why remark on this? We bought these pre 2009! We shipped all our furniture from the UK including our Ikea Standard lamp and bulbs and now in 2025 we are using the last of the pack! Still using the bedside lamps too! 🤣

This cause is close to my heart and vitally important to all our futures - please sign. This government is going full tilt to destroy our clean water - we mustn't let this happen. #nzpol

It's school holiday edition, and as delightful as always!

I don't believe in Hell, but if I did I'd like to think there's a special place in it for colleagues who shove dirty dishes and cutlery into a clean dishwasher that needs emptied. They will also be the ones that NEVER empty a clean load... because fairies [female colleagues] do it for them.

Last week, for the first time in my life, I had to use an Ambulance. It blows my mind this isn't a free service across Aotearoa! Incredible care given, while they found out a colleague was punched while trying to assist! I've donated, if you can, do: donate-to-wellington-free-ambulance.raisely.com

The richest man on earth owns X. The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok. The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post. See the problem here?

There was significant borfing between this Tūī and another across the street! They crack me up 😆 Sound on NZ

Love a bit of sky drama on my evening walk - cool clouds @weatherwatchnz.bsky.social

First of the neighbourhood blossom trees in bloom 🌱 🥰

Today is the vernal (spring) equinox - It is only at the equinox that the sun rises due east 🌅and sets due west 🌄 This means it's the first day of astronomical spring - overhead sun shifts from the northern hemisphere to the southern hemisphere ☀️

Just a reminder before the “big announcement” today. Autism was discovered in 1911 and the modern definition of Autism came in 1943. Tylenol wasn’t widely used until the 1950s. Anyone trying to tell you that Tylenol causes Autism isn’t someone that should be taken seriously.

This is great. Do please watch it.