Just remembering how Luxon bought a new Tesla EV when there was a Clean Car Discount, then cancelled the policy so others couldn't do it, and is now canning the Clean Car Standards and adding a new tax to petrol. What a guy. #nzpol

A new paper on falling cat science came out and I just have to draw people's attention to this image

Post a pic you took, no context, to bring some zen to the feed

So we've heard from Seymour, wanting to sell Air NZ, and Winston Peters, wanting to keep it. I wonder if they could find someone who used to run an airline to comment on the matter? #nzpol

My favourite pictures from the weekend. A bit of horse and cart action! We took the fire truck down to the coffee cart on the beach for a spot of recruiting and fire safety awareness. Someone also brought a horse and gave the kids rides up and down the beach. Glenduan NZ

The daughter in Wellington is hunkering down and watching the spray from the sea, likely containing poo, blowing sideways and hitting all the houses. They're calling it a shartnado 😆

Luxon bypassing even his own fast track process... what a scam.. #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

What is te reo for 'Where do you usually go?'

Cool view from the deck this morning. A beautiful rainbow 🌈 one end lands where the old Aretere ferry is still mored up, the other end in the sewage plant. Perhaps a divine commentary on this govts handling of the new ferries? Who knows... Nelson, NZ

Phew! That was Friday. I'm now on holiday, yay! I'll never get sick of this view. Glenduan Beach NZ

Nail marks in mushrooms at the supermarket. I carefully inspect each one before it goes in the bag. Who knows what could have been under those nails, and no way to wash it off now it's INSIDE THE MUSHOOM!

Missed this a few days ago … so here for this. youtu.be/hSLE5Psfs6U?...

OMG THAT LAST LINE. 1,000/10 no notes needed. A++++ would cackle ridiculously again.

Anyone can try this beer-related art challenge. Deconstruct ONE aluminium beer can to make a miniature chair, which must fit within the can from which it was constructed. First prize $3,000! Entries in by 1st March. Prize giving in Nelson NZ. Last year drew 50 entries nationwide! See link for rules

NZ taxpayers spent $6M to bring Michelin stars here and only paid $3M to the WHO. Contributing to world health seems like a much better spend to me. #nzpol

Aaaargh! Nearly lost my streak! Wordle 1,682 6/6 ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛ ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Finishing the weekend sitting in the sun with a local wasabi gin after a busy weekend. I've been hosting a band from Wellington for a couple of days (go see Krakerjack, they're awesome!), and a then doing a spot spot of gardening. It's feeling summery again here in Nelson NZ

On my own this week and I'm crap at cooking for one. Dinner was a few chips at the pub, cashew cheese and crackers, and cracked this one open for dessert. Btw these new choc-dipped peaches are dangerous (They're vegan too!)

This is Kevin. He's a reactive dog getting some training to be more comfortable. His trainer brought him to a pet store for some socialization where they learned he is no longer reactive when given a giant stuffed dinosaur. 14/10 (TT: katieandtatesfostermates)

This fella was hanging out by the front door at work. Work is right next to a very busy roundabout on an industrial estate in Nelson NZ. Nature finds a way I guess. He/she was super cute 😍

the workers shall control the beans of production

Unhook ourselves from oil and gas and we unhook ourselves from dependency on dictators, autocrats and expansionist regimes all over the planet. Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.

Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you joy and happiness

My usual hangout. East Street Cafe, Nelson (on Church st). In town to get my eyes tested and half a hour to kill. Iced oat mocha in the sun hits the spot. Ahh...

And now for some good news: My 15 1/2 yo cat does not have the big C! He has serious ibd though and will be on steroids for a while. He's putting on weight and feeling better already 🥳

I can't post any photos, but I've spent the last two days being an extra in a sequal to a highly anticipated NZ classic. Omg it's so bloody funny. Not baaaad at all actually 😂 Can't wait to see ot on the big screen!

Greta Thunberg & Jane Goodall #JaneGoodall #environment Everyday should be Earth day.

TBH Treasury is just 'modelling' alternatives. However, I am frankly astonished to see the paper takes no account of the 7 year gap in life expectancy between Māori (75.8) & Europeans (82.8) or the near 6 year gap between Europeans & Pasifika (76.9). www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Pay equity funeral march this morning in Nelson Whakatū. Well organised and attended. Poignant speeches from a nurse and a carer. Many photographers so hopefully the msg will get out there. At the end there were sausages, ballons for the kids and a stall helping folks to register to vote #nzpol

Off sick today with a bit of a cold, but I needed coffee, then I remembered there was a coffee shop down the road (about 40 km). It just so happened that some other lasses were going there for coffee too.

Nearly 12 hours after leaving home, I made it back. Queen Charlotte and Whangamoas was so much fun and a great road to get to know this Queen (well, she is black and yellow). I do have a numb bum though. Might be the first mod! 🏍🥰 roll on Summer!

The adventure begins! Looks like a nice day for a ride...

Partner has flu and I've got a slight sore throat. I really hope I can fight this off by tomorrow as I'm supposed to be flying to Wellington to pick up my new motorbike and ride it home! 🏍🤞

If you're sick of this government and this absolute race baiting bullshit and attacks on Māori across the board - vote in your local election and vote to keep Māori wards. Your council is ONLY having a referendum because this government is forcing them to. How embarrassing if they all get kept.

Imagine paying nearly $700M for no boats and still having the confidence to say this? #nzpol

Reality hidden by headline: Kiwis must accept lower quality public services to pay for the $2 billion the government gave to their friends, the landlords, while also factoring in corporate hand outs for tobacco and fossil fuel, and the money pissed up the wall for no ferries.

So, it looks like I get to play a dragon in a Viking-themed pantomime written by a friend of mine. It has rainbow warriors, a goat named sparkle, an epic quest, and hoochin' wolves. Spoiler alert - the dragon's treasure is books. It's so cool!

In today’s Weekend Herald #nzpol

Sand batteries are literally just silos of sand that retain heat exceptionally well -- so well that they can be tied to heat exchange systems to serve as proxy *electrical* batteries. Finland's new model can store enough power (100 MWh) to heat an entire town for a week. newatlas.com/energy/large...

No new pictures, where are you mentally?

All wrong but alright Wordle 1,527 3/6* ⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛ 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

What film reminds you most of your childhood?

The weasels were weaselly recognised and dispatched (stoats are stoatally different)

This van is hope. Hope for a proper bus service out to rural North Nelson. Had my driver training tonight. It's all run by volunteers and the pilot scheme will go on for 10 weeks. Use it or lose it! Only $3! #Nelson #NZ

Ensuring there are no witnesses

This everyday #nzpol

Sickening. Every journalist in America should think deeply about the fact that most American politicians are willing to accept and indeed facilitate the murder of our colleagues.