Happy anniversary!
@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.
Happy anniversary!
today is a good day to remind you of this:
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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.
Great band name!
Election 2026: Nationalβs Nicola Willis says New Zealanders are βimpatientβ 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
Know who really needs regime change?
The United States.
Thatβs who.
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.
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
I'd vote for you!
Yet...is that a dishwasher directly underneath??
Congratulations!!
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
Graph showing household energy cost rising by 18% since the end of 2023.
π§΅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 whΔnau!* 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)
This is a banger of an ad.
Perfection
PNS Pukekohe - 5 ea for $5 ($1 each)
Yes. Yes, it was absolutely the stupidest decision that woman has made so far.
Working from Waiheke, you mean.
Context is everything - it all depends on the time of year!
Christmas mince pies (to differentiate from ordinary mince pies with actual meat in them) - NZer here :)
Steak and cheese - the absolute best!
I legit read that as "StabSausage" and thought it was pretty apt...
What a fantastic project! Well done, you! Love the Repair Shop - such a delightful showcasing of artisanal talents.
Everybody needs to stand back and watch out!
It be me too!! It's OUR year!!