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Lea D

@lead-nz

Kiwi, living in NZ. WWI Medical Historian (according to the PhD thesis - failed academic). Atheist/science-ist. Love animals, esp. dogs. Humanist. Against genocide, fascism, fundamentalism, or conservatism. Against pretty much all -isms, actually.

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Happy anniversary!

08.03.2026 10:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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today is a good day to remind you of this:
πŸ‘‡

08.03.2026 08:22 πŸ‘ 111 πŸ” 53 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 3

With the evident failure of the Luxon experiment, I hope the National Party, the media, and the general public might give some thought to the qualities needed in a leader.

I found the media excitement about Luxon entering politics baffling and nothing he has done since has changed my view.

07.03.2026 00:01 πŸ‘ 116 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 8
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05.03.2026 07:32 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

Great band name!

05.03.2026 08:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Election 2026: National’s Nicola Willis says New Zealanders are β€˜impatient’ for expecting quick cost-of-living turnaround

Election 2026: National’s Nicola Willis says New Zealanders are β€˜impatient’ for expecting quick cost-of-living turnaround

Have you noticed that Nicola Willis is always blaming us because she can't do her job? #NZPol

01.03.2026 23:14 πŸ‘ 184 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 20 πŸ“Œ 3

Know who really needs regime change?

The United States.

That’s who.

28.02.2026 17:12 πŸ‘ 3404 πŸ” 596 πŸ’¬ 78 πŸ“Œ 24
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This American gets it...
Though...
Because there are not enough who do understand, the USA is hated more than ever before...
Isolating you further

You're in deep trouble because of it.

01.03.2026 04:54 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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26.02.2026 07:34 πŸ‘ 80 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2

I love how quickly New Zealand media gloss over that Jacinda Ardern is still the most popular politician according to polls measuring favourability, and she always was as Prime Minister as well which was always contrary to the dominant gallery narrative that she had become a figure of division

26.02.2026 04:09 πŸ‘ 329 πŸ” 63 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 5

I'd vote for you!

26.02.2026 06:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yet...is that a dishwasher directly underneath??

21.02.2026 21:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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17.02.2026 18:17 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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20.02.2026 23:12 πŸ‘ 134 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

Congratulations!!

16.02.2026 06:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Did Nicola Willis just appoint Atlas Network connections to her surprise RBNZ Covid Inquiry? Willis launches a surprise Covid inquiry with results to come out 6 weeks before the election. Most NZ publications noted her hiring of "independent" experts. I looked further into it.

My investigative piece today on Nicola Willis's surprise RBNZ Covid Inquiry announcement. She has set it up so that the results are released 6 WEEKS BEFORE THE ELECTION
Please share where you can - between the voter suppression laws, and this, it could be a real killer come Nov 2026. #NZPOL #NZ

11.02.2026 05:20 πŸ‘ 120 πŸ” 77 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 5
Graph showing household energy cost rising by 18% since the end of 2023.

Graph showing household energy cost rising by 18% since the end of 2023.

11.02.2026 04:18 πŸ‘ 78 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 3

🧡Spotted at a Kai* Festival in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A cheerful man (30s?) resting on crutches, holds his arms out to an approaching group of people and roars: "Kia ora whānau!* So good to see you!"
He's asked what happened to his foot and looking abashed he laughs, saying: "My bike bit me eh." (1)

31.01.2026 01:53 πŸ‘ 207 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 6

This is a banger of an ad.

22.01.2026 20:57 πŸ‘ 99 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 6

Perfection

23.01.2026 05:14 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

PNS Pukekohe - 5 ea for $5 ($1 each)

17.01.2026 00:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Yes. Yes, it was absolutely the stupidest decision that woman has made so far.

08.01.2026 23:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Working from Waiheke, you mean.

08.01.2026 01:30 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Context is everything - it all depends on the time of year!

06.01.2026 02:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Christmas mince pies (to differentiate from ordinary mince pies with actual meat in them) - NZer here :)

06.01.2026 02:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Steak and cheese - the absolute best!

06.01.2026 02:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I legit read that as "StabSausage" and thought it was pretty apt...

05.01.2026 22:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What a fantastic project! Well done, you! Love the Repair Shop - such a delightful showcasing of artisanal talents.

05.01.2026 08:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Everybody needs to stand back and watch out!

05.01.2026 02:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It be me too!! It's OUR year!!

04.01.2026 18:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0