Aaron Hawkins
@ahawkins.bsky.social
Co-Founder of Escarpment Domes. Director of Inspiring Communities. Leader of the Otago Housing Alliance. Sundays 12-2pm on Radio One 91FM.
Pauline Hanson sentenced to seven days non stop coverage on Sky News
November 25, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Pauline Hanson sentenced to seven days non stop coverage on Sky News
The same consultancy that suggested our student union save money by selling off its radio station (that only had a community broadcast license)
Just noting which consultancy wrote this report and the history of their reports for public agencies internationally. Anyone check the footnotes of this one?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Hundreds of job cuts proposed in new report to Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council could save tens of millions of dollars through cost-cutting, such as reducing staff, according to a new report.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 5:59 AM
The same consultancy that suggested our student union save money by selling off its radio station (that only had a community broadcast license)
It had to happen eventually
November 25, 2025 at 5:17 AM
It had to happen eventually
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It is absolutely critical to democracy that communities directly own their water infrastructure but also unimportant that those same communities get to decide how they look after our environment?
If cognitive dissonance could be harnessed for fuel then we could all live happily ever after
If cognitive dissonance could be harnessed for fuel then we could all live happily ever after
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 AM
It is absolutely critical to democracy that communities directly own their water infrastructure but also unimportant that those same communities get to decide how they look after our environment?
If cognitive dissonance could be harnessed for fuel then we could all live happily ever after
If cognitive dissonance could be harnessed for fuel then we could all live happily ever after
Going out on a limb here to suggest that the PM doesn’t understand what it is that regional councils do
November 25, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Going out on a limb here to suggest that the PM doesn’t understand what it is that regional councils do
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Hey, just to note that while the full The Others Way on Saturday is sold out, there *are* 300 or so main stage-only tickets left, meaning you get to see Sharon Van Etten, HDU, Saya Gray and Connan Mockasin play in the middle of K Road. That's still pretty cool.
November 25, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Hey, just to note that while the full The Others Way on Saturday is sold out, there *are* 300 or so main stage-only tickets left, meaning you get to see Sharon Van Etten, HDU, Saya Gray and Connan Mockasin play in the middle of K Road. That's still pretty cool.
‘Some of Deloitte’s recommendations will be at odds with the wishes of voters and the decisions previously made by the Council, Prosser said.’
Who signed off on the terms of reference for the review? The previous council?
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
Who signed off on the terms of reference for the review? The previous council?
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
Job cuts loom at Wellington City Council as review says it's overstaffed by 330 roles
Review says staff cuts and reducing services could save tens of millions of dollars.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 1:42 AM
‘Some of Deloitte’s recommendations will be at odds with the wishes of voters and the decisions previously made by the Council, Prosser said.’
Who signed off on the terms of reference for the review? The previous council?
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
Who signed off on the terms of reference for the review? The previous council?
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
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So Winnie is saying he doesn't want to do the thing he said he wanted to do but promised he wouldn't do to get into government?
More flip flop than a ute full of jandals.
More flip flop than a ute full of jandals.
November 25, 2025 at 1:11 AM
So Winnie is saying he doesn't want to do the thing he said he wanted to do but promised he wouldn't do to get into government?
More flip flop than a ute full of jandals.
More flip flop than a ute full of jandals.
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A quote from the man who just gave Ray Chung a promotion.
November 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A quote from the man who just gave Ray Chung a promotion.
Niche suburban request: good coffee / food &c spots in Onehunga
November 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Niche suburban request: good coffee / food &c spots in Onehunga
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Jimmy Cliff
(1944-2025)
(1944-2025)
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Jimmy Cliff
(1944-2025)
(1944-2025)
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I hope all you nzers know that my mum was instrumental in food labelling changes in the 80s. me and my sister were allergic to dairy - the rule then was that if it was under 5% you didn't have to put it on the ingredients list. after 2 anaphylactic shocks and a bunch of phone calls shit got changed
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I hope all you nzers know that my mum was instrumental in food labelling changes in the 80s. me and my sister were allergic to dairy - the rule then was that if it was under 5% you didn't have to put it on the ingredients list. after 2 anaphylactic shocks and a bunch of phone calls shit got changed
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As opposed to South South Auckland (Queenstown)
Is "Wellington North" actually Ponsonby?
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 AM
As opposed to South South Auckland (Queenstown)
As grim as this place looks at the minute, few things bewilder me more than watching Americans run crowdfunding campaigns while they lie in hospital (to try and avoid going bankrupt when they’re discharged)
November 24, 2025 at 2:07 AM
As grim as this place looks at the minute, few things bewilder me more than watching Americans run crowdfunding campaigns while they lie in hospital (to try and avoid going bankrupt when they’re discharged)
Every accusation is a confession &c
Amazing story, state legislator and Turning Points USA leader who crusaded against bogus voter fraud claims pleads guilty to attempted election fraud. azmirror.com/briefs/turni...
Turning Point leader, former GOP Rep pleads guilty to attempted election fraud | Arizona Mirror
Austin Smith election fraud guilty plea: Former GOP Rep admits forging 100+ signatures on ballot petitions in Arizona
azmirror.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Every accusation is a confession &c
That Eze signing turned out to be a big deal after all
November 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
That Eze signing turned out to be a big deal after all
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subscribe to me in end times tbh taliamarshall.substack.com/p/carnival
November 23, 2025 at 5:59 AM
subscribe to me in end times tbh taliamarshall.substack.com/p/carnival
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Dream on, Sluggo
November 23, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Dream on, Sluggo
Back in town and back on the radio IRL this arvo.
Losing My Edge. 12-2pm.
Streaming Here: www.r1.co.nz/streampopout...
Losing My Edge. 12-2pm.
Streaming Here: www.r1.co.nz/streampopout...
November 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Back in town and back on the radio IRL this arvo.
Losing My Edge. 12-2pm.
Streaming Here: www.r1.co.nz/streampopout...
Losing My Edge. 12-2pm.
Streaming Here: www.r1.co.nz/streampopout...
It will get lost in the Travis Head fireworks, but this is a significant innings for Marnus after fighting his way back into the side
November 22, 2025 at 9:41 AM
It will get lost in the Travis Head fireworks, but this is a significant innings for Marnus after fighting his way back into the side
Travis Head taking his guard outside leg is incredible test cricket
November 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Travis Head taking his guard outside leg is incredible test cricket
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This has been one of the silliest alpha test matches I’ve ever seen, but Australia will end up out alpha-ing England, as per usual
November 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM
This has been one of the silliest alpha test matches I’ve ever seen, but Australia will end up out alpha-ing England, as per usual
Humbling to think that Mitchell Starc is 35 years old
November 22, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Humbling to think that Mitchell Starc is 35 years old