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.

I have had two full days of travel nightmares in the last week, 11 and 12.5 hours respectively for a 3.5 hour trip. BUT I got to cuddle my new GREAT nephew. The great just means I'm extra good at this Aunty gig right?

Shane Te Pou's Herald piece on national's voter suppression says "You’ve been able to enrol up to the day before election day since 1993". This is wrong. You've been able to do it since 1954. National is trying to turn the clock back over 70 years. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/facing-pr...

Unsurprisingly, MoJ's RIS on banning voter enrolment for 12 days around election time does not support it. The govt decided to anyway. Its not required for timeliness, so we're entitled to ask what their real reason is www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

It has been a mixed week. In the best news in a generation Im officially a great Aunty! Then I tested positive for my second round of covid. Oh and I achieved a big work thing that also makes it very clear how much there is still to do. Isolating for a couple of days should give me time to process 😅

#NZpol ⬇️ (Bear in mind the change isn’t "just" so you can’t enrol on election day, but disallowing enrolling any time after advance voting starts – 2 weeks before election day.)

“Since AFP was founded in August 1944, we have lost journalists in conflicts, we have had wounded and prisoners in our ranks, but none of us remembers seeing our colleagues die of starvation.” The AFP news release has been released in French. Below is an English translation via Google translate.

What possible justification can be made for this? Disregarding how long the rest of the world have somehow accepted that children and hospital patients are hamas fighters, how can we possibly ignore this latest

Did anyone who gives a shit NOT see this coming tbh #changethegovernment2026

And this is the first time Te Pō has sat on my lap

After working on spreadsheets for most of my Saturday night (party animal I know) im settling in with an episode of Midsomer murders and a block of Whittakers. Thanks Santa! #MWSecretSantaAoNZ

Thread. These workers deserve better

It's time, just brewing the coffee #MWSecretSantaAoNZ

If the only question we ask at elections is "am I better off now?" we'll never get a politics that thinks long term; that makes sacrifices for great causes; or that calls some to pay more in solidarity with others. We're citizens, not customers. The left, of all movts, needs to keep that idea alive

Ditto

It's FriYAY! I think that also means it's #MWSecretSantaAoNZ opening day tomorrow right?

The Minister for Women DID NOT CONSULT with her Ministry (for Women) on this profoundly damaging (to women) legislation. Just, I dunno.

Weird story, advice needed. The night before I put Mertie to sleep a cat showed up. The next night, I let him in. I told the universe it was too soon but tbh he really didn't care. I tried a paper collar, and today his microchip was scanned....

Is it opening day yet? #MWSexlcrrstsantaAoNZ This ha been the longest week in history and it's only Wednesday

Weeeee my present has arrived. And no amount of feeling the package has enlightened me. Hurry up opening day ##MWSecretSantaAoNZ

Edge completed. Slow progress but progress none the less

If you need some chill vibes today: 1) Put the live stream of the stranded boat in Norway on 2) Play Brian Eno/Tom Regerson's "Finding Shore" in another tab. 3) Relaaaaax play.adressa.no/video/301823...

This was also me arriving home from work trip last night. Made it to post officetoday. Now just crossing fingers they like it #MWSecretsantaAoNZ

This

On Friday afternoon I had to say goodbye to my beloved Myrtle (Mertie). My puzzle helper, protest sign artiste and all round best companion. I know she's at peace and hopefully one day I'll look at these photos without crying

The sun is out, washing on, house work started and this afternoon I'm gonna puzzle with one of my faves. I feel very middle aged and content

All ruled out of order, but all recorded in Hansard. www.facebook.com/reel/6762106...

NO regulatory impact statement. NO Treaty analysis. NO Attorney General report. NO consulting the Minister of Justice. On a RETROSPECTIVELY active agreement. This is against the rule of law. Great outline in the committee stage by a furious @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social #nzpol

Well done Australia LOL

I mentioned my fave candle scents on a previous post but my skin is incredibly fussy so I'd suggest steering away from toiletries. I love woodsy (cedarwood, tobacco) or seasalt scents and native botanicals like harakeke. Also, i just bought a lot of candles 🤣😅 #MWSecretSantaAoNZ

Late again 😅 #MWSecretSantaAoNZ I'm a theatre kid at heart, I love going to and supporting shows. Last concert i went to was Lizzo in 2023 though I'd call my music taste eclectic. I discovered fairy smut books before they were cool.

Does sauvignon blanc for sanity count? I try to balance it with a spin class twice a week 😅😇 In truth, socializing with my people is my hobby and my disconnect. I also like reading, binging tv, traveling, a bit of cooking...

A day late sorry. Not a serious collector of anything though many of my friends would argue the number of books I own counts. I also have an excessive number of bougie candles in seaside or woodsy scents. Must go to my fave candle shop while here in Brisbane 😅

This is Myrtle. Grand old dame and queen of the house at 16 years young. She's back to vet tomorrow for an xray, ably assisted by one of her second mothers/my house sitting friend. Fingers and toes crossed for her please

this man genuinely understands women actually

On holiday with the Australian fam. I swear I just come here for the dogs. Trying not to feel guilty about the poorly cat I left in Wellington but I know she's well taken care of

My wee girl is poorly, hasn't been eating properly (but will do endless creamy treats) and now she's got a sore paw. It's back to the vet for us. Send positive vibes please

I know i don't post much #mwsecretsanta and I'm sorry but wtaf America. Academics won't visit for fear, opposing the genocide of Palestinians is classed as antisemitic and women are criminalized for their own bodies. When do we revolt?

I just don't understand why people think stats from Treasury are more meaningful about the state of our economy than if workers can afford to live. Including Nicola Willis and many of those who voted for this

Great final para www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

MAGA wants peace in the same way a guy that beats his wife just wants a happy marriage.

I would like off this ride now please. WTAF

I feel really torn. I want to just ignore Trump. But isn't having no reaction due to ignorance pretty much the same as not reacting because we've normalized fascism?

I am unhealthy obsessed with peel and stick tile solutions as a way to upgrade my house from it's 1980s horror colour scheme. I would like appreciation of my holiday effort though

If you felt moved to attend the hikoi - but have not yet had a moment to submit on the Treaty Principles Bill … today’s the last day! You don’t have to write lengthy submissions - mine was short because while I care deeply I’m not an expert here, and that’s fine. Use this link. Please. #nzpol

We're in Newtown and our cat has gone missing. The cat sitters hadn't seen her since Xmas and we've been back two days and she's not come home. We're Pls worried she is stuck somewhere or injured. Pls re-share. She's super shy and wouldn't come to anyone besides us.

Right. TPB submission done, one down, a few to go. 2 days left to get yours in!

In case you also need a list: ✍️ Treaty Principles Bill - 7 Jan ✍️ Oranga Tamariki Amendments Bill aka Military Bootcamps - 9 Jan ✍️ Regulatory Standards Bill - 12 Jan ✍️ Puberty Blockers Consultation - 20 Jan

My kitchen is going to be so organized in 2025