50 year mortgage is so crazy. to put it in perspective, 2016 was 50 years ago

Went to see Back to the Future on the big screen for the 40th anniversary, there was a Delorean parked outside and I got to sit in it. Incredible!

Went to my fav restaurant, 50-50 in Paraparaumu Beach last night, for a belated birthday dinner for my wife. Nine incredible courses.

The lesson here is have good principles and stand on them. Stand for something that isn't power!

The white swan guards her nest from nearby predators

INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE SECOND INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE OVER ZOOM TO MEET MORE OF THE TEAM UNFORTUNATELY, YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL ON THIS OCCASION, BUT WE HOPE YOU'LL APPLY FOR FUTURE POSITIONS WITH THE VAMPIRE

Been looking for a copy of this (long out of print) book for years, finally found one on TradeMe.

It's frustrating how in the Tina from Turner's ad she sings "Paekākāriki" while standing in front of the giant L&P bottle which is clearly in Paeroa, nowhere near Paekākāriki. It's the only town name she sings where she's not in front of something in that town, I don't understand

Omg look what just arrived! Published yesterday, so excited to read it.

Wish I could be there to show my support in person but the weather says no, so sending all my support today to the teachers, nurses, doctors, allied health staff, ACC staff and others on strike today, standing up for themselves and all of us! ✊✊✊

This is an obscenely large box considering the only thing inside is a MicroSD card the size of one of my fingernails (hand for scale)

Got my membership renewed, it's gonna be another fabulous summer at the Basin Reserve watching the mighty Blaze deliver our next championship!

Happy fifth birthday to Lyra, from fluffy potato to the best tiny big girl ❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉

Kāpiti Coast District Council has increased our election turnout compared to 2022. Last election we got 45.8%, this time we're already at 45.7% before specials have been added to the count.

A now-dead ex MP used to message me on here nearly every time we passed each other on these travelators when I worked there, sometimes making unwanted 'bear' references. He was an odd one.

When I was 16 my mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer - 3 months later she died. It was an awful thing to go through, but one that too many rangatahi in Aotearoa face.

I am so done with this bullshit. NZ First mingled with a crowd who set fire to the grounds of parliament. The Greens marched with a hīkoi that did not leave a scrap of litter on those same grounds.

I'm on RNZ this morning talking about the Government's decision to continue enabling genocide. Safe to say I'm pretty furious about it.

Thanks to One News for including us in their story www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/27/n...

Took part in Hīkoi mō te Pōti today with Embracing Te Tiriti Kāpiti, from Raumati Beach to drop off our voting papers at Paraparaumu Library. So much support from tooting cars along the way, don't forget to fill out your voting papers and say YES to keeping Māori wards!

Some first reactions from me and Dayenu: NZ Jews Against the Occupation.

Lost the dog, gained a cat

Keeping me company while I WFH. Am really glad she doesn't want to go out for a walk in this weather either.

Some history for us all to be proud of - a timely story to retell with the upcoming Rā Whakamana, a national day of action on 28 October called jointly by iwi and unions. thespinoff.co.nz/atea/23-09-2...

Today's been a fun day to be the one weirdo who's allergic to paracetamol. Everyone else should keep taking it when they need it though, including when pregnant. Just not me.

Surely this is copyright infringement from David Lee in his logo here - but I doubt any of the owners of that logo care to take action.

No ranking this year, every bird gets a point, but here's my top 5: Tarapirohe, kōkako, kārearea, kōtuku ngutupapa and kōtuku #BirdOfTheYear #TeManuRongonuiOTeTau

Hung out with a kekeno down at Waikanae Beach this morning

Had a great time yesterday with the Wellington Conservation Board that I Co-Chair. We joined with Makara Model School when they were visited for the day by Capital Kiwi.

That triangular shadow above the horizon is Taranaki, as seen from my house in Waikanae Beach. So cool.

3/4 playoff is 11.30pm kickoff on Saturday, team. Easier time for us to watch than the final at least

In positive news, Kaipo Olsen-Baker continues to demonstrate her class, as does Stacey Waaka. Georgia Ponsonby and Chryss Viliko good too.

If we can't make the final, would love to see Canada push England hard. They've seemed inevitable all tournament but then again they did last RWC too. Can Canada surprise them?

I think we're done, tīma. Needed to score first after halftime or at least to dominate for an extended period. 😭😭 Canada playing beautifully

This is starting to feel not good eh. Canada just playing at will, we're having to work a lot harder to get anything going. Too many handling errors from us too.

TANYA KALOUNIVALE! Great chase from Waaka on the kickoff, Viliko and Ponsonby beautiful work and a quality finish in the tight. That's more like it!

Ooph. Canada with some great recycling, and a better kicking game, well on top early. Still plenty of time though!

LET'S GO BLACK FERNS

Alarm on for the Black Ferns world cup semifinal tomorrow morning, people!

Waikanae Estuary looking magnificent as always. Great day for a walk!

Currently making fun dream plans to go to Australia in 2029 to follow the Black Ferns around at the next world cup. Hopefully whatever I'm doing at the time I can take the time off and afford it.

Ahiahi mārie Kāpiti, today's a great day to vote to keep our Māori Ward on Kāpiti Coast District Council and Māori Constituency on Greater Wellington Regional Council. Remember to tick both boxes when you fill out your voting papers - the GWRC box is on the back page!

Got to say the Springbok Women showed a hell of a lot, especially in the first half. If they can get proper investment and high quality opposition to test themselves against over the next four years they'll be a real threat at the next world cup.

We're going to the semifinal! Bring it on

Let's go Black Ferns!

It's that time again! Proud to vote to keep Māori Wards on Kāpiti Coast District Council and Greater Wellington.

Even if you don't vote for your council (pls do but), tick that box for the referendum. It is BINDING for three terms - so if it fails, no Māori ward for nearly a decade. And EVERYONE votes, not just Māori. Tāngata Tiriti step up, Pākehā mā, you need to vote.

Got my new t-shirt ahead of another glorious summer supporting the Wellington Blaze at the Basin Reserve. Can't wait!

to my mind the woman who dies of sepsis because of antiabortion laws, or the person who dies because they can't afford insulin -- these are just as much victims of political violence as the man shot through the throat while making a racist speech