How do I clean these faux leather shoes?

You can tell a lot about a candidate by looking at who supports them. Why is Mike Lee endorsed by National Party aligned C&R, Rock the Vote NZ conspiracy theorists and cycleway saboteurs? tinyurl.com/23kr4fn4 #nzpol

I assume the 150 CEOs represent a cross section of society? They aren't predominantly older wealthy white males? www.nzherald.co.nz/business/bus...

I'm trying to think of the last time a NZ Prime Minister led their party to victory, and then didn't complete a full term. Only instance I that I can think of is Norman Kirk, who died.

My friend @pippacoom.bsky.social has written a great piece about the Council race in Waitematā and Gulf, and why @patrickreynolds.bsky.social is a much better choice than Mike Lee. pippacoom.co.nz/news/mike-le...

It was fantastic to attend the Ngāti Whātua commemoration of the 185th anniversary of the founding of Auckland/Tāmaki. 18th September 1840 Apahai te Kawai gifted 3000 acres of what is now downtown Auckland to Governor Hobson. Can you imagine a better city foundation than a gift between cultures?

Patrick is the one that knocks. (On doors, asking you politely for your vote)

When @jonturnernz.bsky.social says "he's running", he means it.

This reads like MPs like the idea of being friends across the political divide, but couldn't actually find ant examples of it happening. www.rnz.co.nz/news/thedeta...

Nothing like a comment from a demigod like Key to remind you just how shit the current mob are. www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

You've literally left your holiday gift buying to the last minute. Honestly, that's on you man. www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/au...

or else…

Grumpy Facebook rant ahoy. 🩷

Was it general practice for laws to use male pronouns by default? I read the Electoral Act 1893, which refers to "his own right", even though the clause specifically states that all people have the right to vote. @drdeanknight.bsky.social @dreddieclark.bsky.social @graemeedgeler.bsky.social

There's a doctorate thesis in sociology in here Keith.

That's my house in a National Party ad.

To achieve positive things in public office depends critically on the ability to maintain constructive relationships. I’m proud of my record of working with Auckland’s key decision makers for a more prosperous and liveable and inclusive 21stC city, and that’s how I’ll operate as your councillor:

It is time the most urban place in our whole country is represented by someone who understands what cities are and how great they can be. Someone facing forward into this century and seeing the possibility, not just trying (and largely failing) to hold it back! thespinoff.co.nz/politics/17-...

Where to drop off voting papers? Heaps of places, right up to midday on Oct 11. Post boxes too, but will need to be earlier. voteauckland.co.nz/en/informati...

You're allowed concerts or a winning rugby team. You can't have both. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Pretty sure the *right* to vote is a, ah, right. Not a privilege.

Or, you could appropriately fund schools...

For a positive future in the mighty Waitematā & Gulf ward, please vote for me and all the talented, hard-working and positive City Vision local board crew. In your letterbox now:

Be a voter. Voted for Wayne Brown, @juliefairey.bsky.social, @jonturnernz.bsky.social, and the @cityvision.bsky.social team.

How is this not an Olympic sport?

This guy!

Fresh and impartial voice for all island residents:

A reminder that Councillor Mike Lee fought hard to stop all improvements downtown as he does to this day everywhere. Fortunately he is also ineffective and was unable to stop these upgrades. He is stuck in last century and stuck in the role. Help him move on: Vote for a positive future

Someone forgot to switch to his burner account...

I hope Nash enlists the Free Speech Union to fight being canceled by the Taxpayers Union.

Does this make me a social media influencer? (Answer: no. I'm no body. This is not news) www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

I’m doing a webinar on Mon 15th Sept 7pm to help folks understand the AKL planning changes. You can register through this form, indicate areas of interest & submit questions. I’ll talk through the process & regional principles, with egs & maps for Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa :) tr.ee/4WwbcB

Mike Lee: Endorsed by David Seymour.

What does “endorsed by C&R mean” Mike Lee?

Missed a beat by not standing on family valued. www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

The candidate for the last century:

Food for thought: be very skeptical of incumbent councillors who have been around forever talking about how broken things are. Looking at you Christine Fletcher, Mike Lee.

Dishonest exaggeration by veteran councillors Lee & Fletcher on planning issues is so transparent - A shameful attempt to frighten people into voting for these low effort councillors at the cost of a better, more prosperous, + vibrant future for the city. One with homes & jobs for all generations.

Ooops, here: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

“My core frustration with veteran incumbents like Lee and Fletcher is they have been at the absolute centre for Auckland for 30 years. Every election they pop out to say it’s broken ... if it is, they’re the ones who have done it.” Or at least have proven themselves to be unable fix it.

I love how the stock photo for Aaron Drever is the one with Luxon. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/...

This is unfortunate. The minister here is ill advised. It isn’t weird. It’s rational, it’s about forever costs and forever inefficiencies. IT’S ABOUT PRODUCTIVITY. Sprawlier cities are lower productivity, w higher ongoing public & private costs. eg traffic congestion. More spread = more driving.

Meanwhile, everything is completely normal in England. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

When did our Prime Minister become so fucking low-rent? I can't imagine Helen Clark, Jacinda Ardern, John Key, or Bill English getting down on their knees for a department store like this. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/christoph...

I’m doing an Ask Me Anything on Reddit, Wednesday 3rd Sept 7pm. I don’t entirely know it works yet but @jonturnernz.bsky.social is a great teacher & I’m a quick learner so hopefully any hilarity will be intentional not accidental 😂 Join me u/JulieFaireyAMA to find out! Cc @cityvision.bsky.social

Christchurch, on Cashel Street I wait...

I think its worth emphasising: Troy Churton and Paul Goldsmith are members of the same party. Churton is a Tory, not some screaming socialist anarchist. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Oh no. No. No. No. No. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Just to be clear here: the peal clutching councilors that Emma is alluding to here include National affiliated Christine Fletcher. @cityvision.bsky.social