Morningside Jem
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Looking down at you from my ivory tower. I was once a political hack, but I'm normal now.
You haven't parented in NZ if you're not smiling at this.
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about 18 hours ago
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What a fucking tosser.
about 18 hours ago
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Looked like Winston was keen to keep going.
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about 18 hours ago
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Oh my God. Dunedin has a motorway?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Digger falls from truck, blocks Dunedin motorway
The southern motorway was blocked in both directions after the crash.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/591758/digger-falls-from-truck-blocks-dunedin-motorway?fbclid=IwY2xjawRChctleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoUkVUbG8zRm82WUVEcG9mc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqDKPbNuFWCmKTMalWlWlPFw8QNNmFBIvQHtbyFy6yb2LDm3RO6YhTgiPVsk_aem_da5u6JlpbQO4pBwzl_kQww
about 18 hours ago
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When you're "pale, stale, and male", you also blend into the background.
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
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Watch: PM and governor-general walk past new ministers, apparently mistaking them for ushers
Christopher Luxon walked past two incoming ministers on Tuesday, apparently mistaking them for Government House ushers.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360961304/new-ministers-sworn-after-initially-being-mistaken-ushers
1 day ago
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Fact check in aisle six please.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
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Butchers were ‘hidden in car boots’ during Covid-19 lockdown, supermarket boss says
“You just found ways to do what you needed to do to make sure the store could open full, fresh and friendly and help a community feel normal.”
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360960796/butchers-were-hidden-boots-during-covid-19-lockdown-supermarket-boss-says
3 days ago
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Tama Potaka:
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4 days ago
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Old Mate Simeon is laying on the Christian card pretty thick at the moment. Need to remind Luxon that, unlike Bishop, Willis, Stanford hes a happy clapper?
4 days ago
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Bit suss that Kit Kats are on special at New World...
5 days ago
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I'm only a few episodes into season 2 of The Pitt, so stop with the spoilers pls.
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Health NZ staff told to stop using ChatGPT to write clinical notes
Staff have been caught using free AI tools for help.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/590645/health-nz-staff-told-to-stop-using-chatgpt-to-write-clinical-notes
7 days ago
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Talofa Pu'a Goldsmith.
7 days ago
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According to LinkedIn (yes, I know) I only have one degree of separation from
@barackobama.bsky.social
. Who's our mutual bestie?
7 days ago
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Car catches fire outside train station servicing *electric* trains. Coincidence?
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/...
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Watch: Car catches fire in downtown Auckland near busy train station
Police are assisting with traffic management near Waitematā Train Station in the CBD.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/car-catches-fire-in-downtown-auckland-near-busy-waitemata-train-station-formerly-britomart/H2FGBZU7QRCU5IMDLQJ7UBHB2I/
7 days ago
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The lengths that some people will go to avoid using the metric system...
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8 days ago
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Police helicopter circling overhead and two cop cars outside, and my daughter is standing at our front door yelling "ACAB". Didn't think sending her to Auckland Girls would pay off so quickly.
8 days ago
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Maybe it's a reflection of the current political environment that I assumed this was going to be a different Tamihere.
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9 days ago
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I'd rather bludgeon myself to death with a blunt spoon.
9 days ago
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This is Edge's greatest public service. Go forth and 👍!
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10 days ago
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This. It is so much more productive for those of us who can easily take public and active transit so that those who genuinely need to drive can.
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10 days ago
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Sure, he wrote a character reference for a convicted pedophile, but that's no reason for him to stand aside.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...
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Victorian Liberal candidate denies withdrawing from upper house ticket
The Liberal Party claims Dinesh Gourisetty has withdrawn his candidacy a day after winning preselection to replace controversial MP Moira Deeming.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-30/moira-deeming-liberal-mp-dinesh-gourisetty-election/106510894
10 days ago
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Clearly all the children named Christopher after Jan 2023 were named after either Hipkins or Luxon. Or maybe both.
10 days ago
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When the chocolate bunnies rise up and take over the world, this is my "I told you so" post.
11 days ago
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This post has aged like milk. Word on the street is that Nationl didn't see BvVs retirement coming and are kicking themselves for selecting such a poor candidate in an easy win seat.
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11 days ago
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Wait. I thought this government was all "drill baby drill"...? Westland Mineral Sands confirms mine 'pause', 40 jobs gone
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Westland Mineral Sands confirms mine 'pause', 40 jobs gone
It's the second major blow in a week for Westport, which faces losing its sole air service from May.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/590203/westland-mineral-sands-confirms-mine-pause-40-jobs-gone
20 days ago
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I burnt my thumb on a pot last night and now my finger print ID on my phone doesn't work. Does that track?
20 days ago
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Absolutely no way I want photos of myself from the 90s on the internet. Fuck that shit.
20 days ago
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Thank fuck these clowns weren't in change during COVID.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/590...
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Morning Report: Nicola Willis faces questions about the fuel crisis
Willis is spearheading the government's Ministerial Oversight Group and is set to meet with fuel importers later today.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/590131/morning-report-nicola-willis-faces-questions-about-the-fuel-crisis
20 days ago
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But also: isn't Ockham's Greenhouse a work of art?
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21 days ago
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"Nicole McKee at The Realm, Hataitai (if you grew up in Wellington, you just sang that)" I didn't grow up in Wellington, but I sure as shit did sing it.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/19-...
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One MP, One Pint: Act’s Nicole McKee is the ‘guns, booze and dirty money’ minister
The Act minister on being the aunty of her caucus, and the Green MP she'd share a drink with.
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/19-03-2026/one-mp-one-pint-acts-nicole-mckee-is-the-guns-booze-and-dirty-money-minister?fbclid=IwY2xjawQoGxRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMSDZqR0hvcUtxT0U4VUZIc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnjgfJ5eN4coU8_1gvS8P_wZ2QF-HHQEGeDVbNcg0X1H8z-_4pg0oQM_XomG_aem_9T_pLm9W2ppcb2fkeFynOw
21 days ago
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I mean, when NATO says "yeah, nah" you're next best option is these clowns.
22 days ago
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Weren't we promised Taylor Swift?
www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainmen...
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Robbie Williams confirms New Zealand shows this year
The Angels singer will bring his Britpop World Tour to Auckland and Christchurch.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/robbie-williams-bringing-britpop-tour-to-auckland-and-christchurch-in-november/Q32P2VASYFEFHGHCU4DKWLO3MU/
22 days ago
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How does Daryl Mitchell feel about going in for a fist-bump with Trump on the front of the Herald today? Rachin Ravindra is clearly telling him to get fucked.
22 days ago
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If his answer isn't a clear "no", then he tried to call it off.
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon refuses to say if he tried to call off Samoa matai ceremony
Luxon refused to answer questions about a report from Samoan media, saying he wanted to move on from the issue.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/589825/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-refuses-to-say-if-he-tried-to-call-off-samoa-matai-ceremony?fbclid=IwY2xjawQlj5RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtQ05CTUxERkRqNXNwcXRIc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgjd8VYeonWPEWXcDdz8ES1DHKpnQcfGcc1-N0ykp9XavrjdjB9AvCWFTglP_aem_2DwjslQyBHGqAXpltj__tw
23 days ago
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How fucking depressing.
www.nzherald.co.nz/property/wil...
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From Pidgeon Palace to car parking: Food Alley site to get cars, not tower
The former Food Alley and Yates block will get landscaping, seating and CCTV.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/wilson-parking-to-turn-derelict-albert-st-lot-into-67-space-carpark/premium/EJHIF4B7INANZGEGMIAO2EFXIM/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=nzh_fb&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawQlRyhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyZVVWeE96MTBna0lEMmN5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr5-7sOQ-_nDmniC5Mc0_6mh9d7Nw_kOIT70GJppfKGptvDmT_W7Cn5EkaY6_aem_bBxhCb76fO_nhjrfs8nZ-g#Echobox=1773627962
23 days ago
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Amazing how Jacinda continues to live rent free in the heads of some crackpots.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/black-dog...
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Pub burns Jacinda Ardern's book in front of customers
Mayor says 'people will judge for themselves whether they believe it to be appropriate'.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/black-dog-taverns-jacinda-ardern-book-burning-divides-customers-experts/6ACP56RH55FVBDQ2SPS2MTCTVI/
24 days ago
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"Then the Coalition came in like a jealous, insecure new boyfriend. It threw it out like it had caught the scheme sending us nudes at 2am."
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
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This would be the week to drive an EV. Thanks for nothing, coalition
OPINION: Unlike the oil crisis in the 1980s, today we have EVs. Except, well, actually you probably don’t.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360951056/would-be-week-drive-ev-thanks-nothing-coalition
24 days ago
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"subsidies to millionaires in Remuera". Or, as her boss would say: "it's an entitlement, besides, it's my wife's car"
24 days ago
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You couldn't make this shit up.
26 days ago
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Duh.
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28 days ago
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Im here for the renewed level of snark that journos are delivering to Luxon.
28 days ago
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God bless Facebook memories.
28 days ago
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You'd have to ask questions about why he was hired to a role he was wholly unqualified for.
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Ex Chatham Islands Council chief executive Paul Eagle apologises as audit exposes 'excessive' spending
The former Chatham council CEO edited quotes and contracts in a $250,000 project to upgrade his own accommodation, in what an inquiry says was "exceptionally poor judgement".
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/589391/ex-chatham-islands-council-chief-executive-paul-eagle-apologises-as-audit-exposes-excessive-spending
28 days ago
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You get an Audi on your fourth marriage. Because you're clearly an arsehole. Also because of the four rings.
28 days ago
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Amazing how this legislation is working before its even passed.
28 days ago
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In this time of crisis, decisive leadership is writing a letter.
28 days ago
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"Waitematā’s Mike Lee voted against the motion, but later clarified he was for it." Lee is clearly not up to the job, he should have retired several terms ago.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/11-...
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Another Auckland Council meeting, another long, loud howl over housing in Parnell
After the marathon meeting finally ended, the mayor accused one councillor of using it as 'one long filibuster to keep poor people out of her area'.
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/11-03-2026/another-auckland-council-meeting-another-long-loud-howl-over-housing-in-parnell?fbclid=IwY2xjawQdmmdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkRmdFWE9VbGJTQ25XMFA4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuRO3ebDjQsVd3JgOMooO1zwAbzcD2w5cbJvdCG8CE9dUxlSVsCUlyPNr73t_aem_PXfQIi-qHhGB1NsfYXYmuQ
29 days ago
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When Sir John is involved its always a good sign of solid leadership.
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Key spoke with Luxon over weekend amid leadership speculation
The former Prime Minister has previously said he largely listens during their calls.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/sir-john-key-spoke-with-prime-minister-christopher-luxon-over-weekend-amid-leadership-speculation/JES7T3X3UZHFHCDMNPF4GQEFXI/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=nzh_fb&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcAQdT5ZjbGNrBB1PjGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHniIhH6M-tz3uh1YxEWi65ilixKBdIcwez6zGhrsPcROWFGgzgmSU0gYE1X4_aem_THGb-HBZiTaG90_pg8Ivtg
29 days ago
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Leaning into the cooker vote. Nice.
30 days ago
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In a really high pitched voice: oh no.
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about 1 month ago
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God bless community Facebook.
about 1 month ago
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