Government stylebook banned words: 1. EV 2. Cycle 3. Walk 4. War 5. Straits of Hormuz 6. Rationing

Can you help with a few minutes of your time please? Hi all I am starting a Companionship & caring caller service business, which is exciting & terrifying & busy. I am applying for a grant & I need people to fill out a survey for me. If you can help could you please DM me your email address.

what is this amazingness - look at that triumvirate of judging goddesses!

Check in with your friends and family who have kids aged 18-21. Get them enrolled now. Take them to the polling booth if you can - make sure they vote!

A really nice story about how 'Pō Atarau' ended up on the soundtrack of Project Hail Mary. One thing I would add is that the 1976 master tape was preserved and digitised by the Alexander Turnbull Library. That's why it was discoverable. thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/...

“Most people think of the flu vaccine as preventing a week of unpleasant symptoms, but the evidence now shows it also significantly reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.” #kikorangi www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/inf...

Feijoas - got some, and want to swap a few for something else? Kia ora, neighbours around Eden Terrace, Grey Lynn, Mt Eden, Kingsland etc! I'm looking for 2kg of fresh, nice feijoas and instead of buying them, I'd love to swap for something on my website!

I don’t ever talk about work on here, but it’s been a genuine privilege to have worked on Te Kahu and Te Rua Archives New Zealand, & for this incredible new space to be open to the public in Pōneke. With Te Matapihi’s recent opening, it’s awesome to celebrate some cultural institutions in the city

#BHN Tonight at 9pm - Chloe Swarbrick LIVE at 9pm - 19 Days of diesel in NZ - Marama Davidson v David Seymour on BVV retirement and fuel crisis #nzpol #nzpolitics @chewienz.bsky.social youtube.com/live/I8N6KbT...

#nzpol Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Just a reminder the government total mobility subsidy of 75% on taxis for people who can’t drive or use public transport (disabled, elderly etc) is dropping to 50% in July. Most of these folk will not get that $50 weeky travel bonus

AT being proactive. Unlike some. #TāmakiMakaurau

Ah yes, a govt subsidy to keep cars on the road in a fuel crisis rather than a government subsidy to get cars off the road in a fuel crisis. Masterful. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

The Salvation Army lady was quite clear on RNZ. Beneficiaries also work, volunteer, take their kids to school, go to doctors appointments/grocery store and are going to be the worst hit by this crisis. She also said kids don’t choose where to be born.

NZ now has national antibiotic guidelines - Te Whata Kura! 💊 This supports consistent, rational antibiotic prescribing across primary and secondary care across Aotearoa NZ. Supports access from mobile devices. Link: tewhatakura.nz Funded by a grant from Te Niwha platform #AMSsky #IDsky

Me, musing aloud about what we (the people) can do in a crisis, while we wait to hear what we (the government of Aotearoa) might do. Come for the practical examples; stay for the shameless e-bike boosterism/ classic Pulp earworm/ adorable art/ Long Covid solidarity/ Bill & Ted Easter egg, etc. 🤘⚡️🎸🪺

WE GOT MAX HARRIS FOR TĀMAKI!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Please submit on or before Tuesday, to support the Medical Council to require competence and understanding in doctors treating Māori and diverse patients. www.mcnz.org.nz/about-us/con...

"If you want to see Te Huia continue, I suggest that you ride, baby, ride!"👍 🚆 MUST READ: @darrendavis.bsky.social on the crucial window of opportunity to lock in intercity rail between Auckland & Hamilton, securing us a year-round, congestion-free option: www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2026/03/23/t...

This should’ve happened already. But let’s keep the pressure up on BANNING BOTTOM TRAWLING in the Tīkapa Moana - Hauraki Gulf. Govt shelved much stronger protections for the Hauraki Gulf that were originally proposed for bottom trawling, there is public support and the Moana needs this action.

Same, NZSL lady, same. #nzpol

Hello fellow hardworking Kiwi Mums and Dads and Ranger drivers I too have come to stand in front of Marsden Point to say something important

French General Richoux: "He wanted to invade Greenland and now he is begging for help from Europe" "He can go fuck himself." (📹@Tweet4AnnaNAFO)

Israel deliberately targeting medical facilities in south Lebanon, say health workers

If you have the opportunity, go see Tenor- My Name is Pati. Take tissues. Wonderful documentary, sublime music!

Getting ready for the fuel shortage in Australia.

Riding on the new Te Whau pathway - she's gorgeous!! #TeWhau

This video is also relevant to the NZ government contracting private companies to provide healthcare. It clearly explains how it is a path to shutting down the public provision and ultimately privatisation. #nzpol

Ain't no fun at the government hall. Slicked-back injustice sits nicely next to smiles.

Surrounded by festival goers this morning at Auckland Polyfest 2026, The Green Party announced that a Green Government would bridge the funding gap currently faced by Polyfest organisers.

Have I mentioned lately how important it is to support your local community garden? Smith Street Community Farm here in Ōtautahi Christchurch is one of the largest and most industrious I've encountered in New Zealand. It's got plots for individual hire, as well as ones for producing +

Māhera Maihi has been named Kiwibank's Local Hero of the Year. Maihi is the founder of Mā Te Huruhuru, advocating to end youth homelessness, unemployment and suicide.

When we go into this election, this has to be front and centre for women in NZ. They hate us #nzpol

Tuesday was our busiest day on public transport since 2019 (pre covid), 7000 trips higher than the previous busiest day which was two weeks ago. This Tuesday (18 March) patronage was 7% higher than it was last Tuesday. It’s great to see more people choosing public transport and trying it out.

Absolutely nothing on helping people to reduce the need to use imported liquid fossil fuels. Reduce, avoid, substitute. Start there surely. Non-inflationary, not even expensive. www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

Hey, so, shitty news. I have just had my contract terminated because of lack of available work. This is super a bummer, as I cannot afford to, y'know, live now. Any leads on work-from-home transcription work much appreciated.

*Chef's kiss*

#nzpol It’s not rocket science… it’s political choice that prevents us from tackling this issue with care & compassion.

Seems IREX was cheaper after all (hint, it always was) 👇

When Nicola Willis says “targeted” it means you have to fill out a million forms and it will apply to a handful of people who won’t and then they can say we provided help without actually helping anyone.

Fast track concerns. 4000 homes. On rural land. With no planned infrastructure. A large part of it in a flood plain. Strong opposition from council. Still approved. Interview here: Papakura Chair Kelvin Hieatt speaks for the first half and me in the second half. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

The Australien Government has made an ad about Alcoa, and it's surprsingly honest and informative.

Come and check our stock of refurbished bicycles ready fior sale at the Waiheke Bike Hub (by the Waiheke Resource Trust)

1942-1950: WW2 rationing 1973 & 1979: Oil crises 1992: Hydro power crisis 1998: Auckland CBD power cut 2020-2021: Covid lockdowns This things are rare but aren't exceptional. What is, is our government insulting our intelligence, offering no leadership and no plan. #nzpol

"I simply can't imagine a time without dinosaurs" NewstalkZB, probably, 66 million years ago

#BusNews: Councillor Richard Hills has announced that Auckland Transport has seen a 30% increase in students using public transport since the tertiary discount was increased to 40%. Richard also confirmed that in Auckland over the past week 100,000 PT trips had been taken.