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It's Simeon Brown's job to downplay concern with non-sequiturs like "no clinical impact".
It's the media's job to highlight why that's completely beside the point, not hoist in into the headline.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
It's the media's job to highlight why that's completely beside the point, not hoist in into the headline.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
ManageMyHealth data breach concerning, but no clinical impact - Health Minister
Simeon Brown says government agencies are working with ManageMyHealth to fully understand the scope of the breach and to protect the privacy of patients.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM
It's Simeon Brown's job to downplay concern with non-sequiturs like "no clinical impact".
It's the media's job to highlight why that's completely beside the point, not hoist in into the headline.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
It's the media's job to highlight why that's completely beside the point, not hoist in into the headline.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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I seem to have woken up in 1529…
December 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I seem to have woken up in 1529…
I hope R&V can survive this.
December 29, 2025 at 4:56 AM
I hope R&V can survive this.
Big effort this year with the Xmas lights
December 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Big effort this year with the Xmas lights
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Was walking back down the trail at Mt Maungatautari and there were heaps of Tui in the harakeke.
Can't quite believe I got this photo of a Tui with the pollen on it's head.
🪶🇳🇿 #bird #nature #travel #adventure #nzl
Can't quite believe I got this photo of a Tui with the pollen on it's head.
🪶🇳🇿 #bird #nature #travel #adventure #nzl
December 18, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Was walking back down the trail at Mt Maungatautari and there were heaps of Tui in the harakeke.
Can't quite believe I got this photo of a Tui with the pollen on it's head.
🪶🇳🇿 #bird #nature #travel #adventure #nzl
Can't quite believe I got this photo of a Tui with the pollen on it's head.
🪶🇳🇿 #bird #nature #travel #adventure #nzl
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The sucky thing about being right when it comes to predicting an incorrect policy course, is that when it's bourn out that you're correct, the situation is still terrible. Not that the leading opposition party is offering an alternate vision or even aspiration mind you
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/15/y...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/15/y...
Year in business review: the economic recovery that wasn’t
Business & investing: Company liquidations will likely reach their highest level in 15 years and the NZX50 has significantly underperformed global financial markets
newsroom.co.nz
December 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The sucky thing about being right when it comes to predicting an incorrect policy course, is that when it's bourn out that you're correct, the situation is still terrible. Not that the leading opposition party is offering an alternate vision or even aspiration mind you
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/15/y...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/15/y...
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In New Zealand this woman would be held up by the right as a reason why motorways aren't being built they would be encouraging the doxxing of her.
in nz this woman could be fined for not wearing a helmet
“Dutch people cycle an average of 2.6km each per day. If this pattern was replicated worldwide, annual carbon emissions would drop by 686 million tonnes.
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
In New Zealand this woman would be held up by the right as a reason why motorways aren't being built they would be encouraging the doxxing of her.
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When there's no coordination, there's only bad options
The Luxon Govt abandoned the orderly transition off fossil gas because they believed in fairies at the bottom of the garden - magical gas would somehow appear. So now we are in the middle of a disorderly transition. Idiocy. www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...
Lost in transition: The businesses trapped by New Zealand’s energy crisis
Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - many feel they have nothing but bad options.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 12, 2025 at 7:35 AM
When there's no coordination, there's only bad options
Rode to Waikumete Cemetery via Avondale markets and Whau River. Some cool mausoleums and memorials. Avoid the bush tracks as they are full of steps. strava.app.link/fOkZpKMvTYb
December 7, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Rode to Waikumete Cemetery via Avondale markets and Whau River. Some cool mausoleums and memorials. Avoid the bush tracks as they are full of steps. strava.app.link/fOkZpKMvTYb
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#TransportNews: In the main atrium of the Sylvia Park IKEA, a live bus and train departure board has been installed.
The departure board shows Stop A & B at Sylvia Park, the nearby Arthur Brown Place stop and the Sylvia Park train station departures.
Spotted by @Zeleksaira on X.
The departure board shows Stop A & B at Sylvia Park, the nearby Arthur Brown Place stop and the Sylvia Park train station departures.
Spotted by @Zeleksaira on X.
December 4, 2025 at 1:44 AM
#TransportNews: In the main atrium of the Sylvia Park IKEA, a live bus and train departure board has been installed.
The departure board shows Stop A & B at Sylvia Park, the nearby Arthur Brown Place stop and the Sylvia Park train station departures.
Spotted by @Zeleksaira on X.
The departure board shows Stop A & B at Sylvia Park, the nearby Arthur Brown Place stop and the Sylvia Park train station departures.
Spotted by @Zeleksaira on X.
The government is effectively appointing commissioners to every regional council in the country.
November 27, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The government is effectively appointing commissioners to every regional council in the country.
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If someone is asking to lower speed limits, here are some myths others will trot out. Emphasis on the word myth 👇
November 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
If someone is asking to lower speed limits, here are some myths others will trot out. Emphasis on the word myth 👇
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Boards Chair here - before our BOT passed a motion affirming our commitment to Te Tiriti, I received emails from parents and teachers urging the board on.
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Boards Chair here - before our BOT passed a motion affirming our commitment to Te Tiriti, I received emails from parents and teachers urging the board on.
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
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In today’s NZ Herald
November 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
In today’s NZ Herald
Reposted by Chris Werry
tweets that aged like wine
November 26, 2025 at 1:59 AM
tweets that aged like wine
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And why we need less rubber wheels (apart from the 🚲 ) and more steel wheels (on steel rails)
And a decent smattering of 🚶♂️ 🚶♀️
And proximity to basic amenities ☕ 🏫 🛍️ 🌲
And a decent smattering of 🚶♂️ 🚶♀️
And proximity to basic amenities ☕ 🏫 🛍️ 🌲
Marine researchers find biggest source of microplastics in our ocean is vehicle tyres
Marine researchers find biggest source of microplastics in our ocean is vehicle tyres
It was found broken down tyres were the largest source of microplastics in New Zealand's coastal waters.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 5:17 AM
And why we need less rubber wheels (apart from the 🚲 ) and more steel wheels (on steel rails)
And a decent smattering of 🚶♂️ 🚶♀️
And proximity to basic amenities ☕ 🏫 🛍️ 🌲
And a decent smattering of 🚶♂️ 🚶♀️
And proximity to basic amenities ☕ 🏫 🛍️ 🌲
Reposted by Chris Werry
WOULDN'T WANT TO SPOOK MIDDLE NEW ZEALAND.
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 AM
WOULDN'T WANT TO SPOOK MIDDLE NEW ZEALAND.
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Setting up the conditions for pork barrel politics (Getting New Zealand bacon track)
November 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Setting up the conditions for pork barrel politics (Getting New Zealand bacon track)
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I’ve been arguing for many years that the entrenched attitudes of financialisation and generic managerial governance norms leaning towards corporate rule will prevent any lasting reform. These people will continually recreate the same systems over and over again whether public or private.
November 24, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I’ve been arguing for many years that the entrenched attitudes of financialisation and generic managerial governance norms leaning towards corporate rule will prevent any lasting reform. These people will continually recreate the same systems over and over again whether public or private.
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Govt policy = "Yeah, nah, she'll be right"
Govt policy = "Kill Wellington"
Govt policy = "Labour Can Pay For It"
Govt policy = "I Don't Care If You Die"
Govt policy = "Kill Wellington"
Govt policy = "Labour Can Pay For It"
Govt policy = "I Don't Care If You Die"
November 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Govt policy = "Yeah, nah, she'll be right"
Govt policy = "Kill Wellington"
Govt policy = "Labour Can Pay For It"
Govt policy = "I Don't Care If You Die"
Govt policy = "Kill Wellington"
Govt policy = "Labour Can Pay For It"
Govt policy = "I Don't Care If You Die"
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Your household water bill brought to you by Veolia, GE Water, and minority shareholders Coca Cola Amatil.
Your local hospital brought to you by SERCO.
Your local primary school brought to you by Crimson Education, Google and OpenAI.
Your local hospital brought to you by SERCO.
Your local primary school brought to you by Crimson Education, Google and OpenAI.
November 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Your household water bill brought to you by Veolia, GE Water, and minority shareholders Coca Cola Amatil.
Your local hospital brought to you by SERCO.
Your local primary school brought to you by Crimson Education, Google and OpenAI.
Your local hospital brought to you by SERCO.
Your local primary school brought to you by Crimson Education, Google and OpenAI.