Mike
@drmike.bsky.social
Australian New Zealander. Retired, but maintaining a keen interest in landscapes, seascapes & urban environments. ngai Aotearoa ahau
There is no polite way to deal with Shane Jones
November 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
There is no polite way to deal with Shane Jones
Can’t see it happening. The govt is out-flubbing Labour on a daily basis. If the next election is to be a flubathon, then the govt is certain to lose
November 25, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Can’t see it happening. The govt is out-flubbing Labour on a daily basis. If the next election is to be a flubathon, then the govt is certain to lose
They’re clearly not serious about this:
“The changes are now out for consultation, which remains open until 20 February, with the resulting legislation expected to be introduced mid-next year and passed in 2027.”
2027? They’re dreaming. They wont even be in govt.
“The changes are now out for consultation, which remains open until 20 February, with the resulting legislation expected to be introduced mid-next year and passed in 2027.”
2027? They’re dreaming. They wont even be in govt.
November 25, 2025 at 5:13 AM
They’re clearly not serious about this:
“The changes are now out for consultation, which remains open until 20 February, with the resulting legislation expected to be introduced mid-next year and passed in 2027.”
2027? They’re dreaming. They wont even be in govt.
“The changes are now out for consultation, which remains open until 20 February, with the resulting legislation expected to be introduced mid-next year and passed in 2027.”
2027? They’re dreaming. They wont even be in govt.
They are very fortunate indeed. I didn’t get to Paris until I was 65. I didn't want to leave…sigh!
November 19, 2025 at 5:34 AM
They are very fortunate indeed. I didn’t get to Paris until I was 65. I didn't want to leave…sigh!
His choices of what to see and do really surprised me, but in a nice way
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 AM
His choices of what to see and do really surprised me, but in a nice way
It all seems like an expedient way for the govt to extricate themselves from an acutely embarrassing situation brought about by a stupid - disastrous even - decision by one of the govt's least competent ministers.
November 19, 2025 at 5:14 AM
It all seems like an expedient way for the govt to extricate themselves from an acutely embarrassing situation brought about by a stupid - disastrous even - decision by one of the govt's least competent ministers.
Oldest daughter took grandchildren to Paris a couple of months ago. The Rodin sculpture “The Thinker” was the one thing grandson (12) wanted to see in Paris.
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Oldest daughter took grandchildren to Paris a couple of months ago. The Rodin sculpture “The Thinker” was the one thing grandson (12) wanted to see in Paris.
i.etsystatic.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Publisher Wilson said ; “…the situation highlighted the need to develop thorough and clear guidelines around AI use…”
Here’s a draft rule that could be adopted:
Don’t use generative AI!
Here’s a draft rule that could be adopted:
Don’t use generative AI!
November 18, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Publisher Wilson said ; “…the situation highlighted the need to develop thorough and clear guidelines around AI use…”
Here’s a draft rule that could be adopted:
Don’t use generative AI!
Here’s a draft rule that could be adopted:
Don’t use generative AI!
There’s always a way around such protocols, as Keating demonstrated
November 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
There’s always a way around such protocols, as Keating demonstrated
Pretty sure it was originally Paul Keating who used this expression, in the Aus parliament, but it is so good it has been coopted many times to describe spineless pollies
November 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Pretty sure it was originally Paul Keating who used this expression, in the Aus parliament, but it is so good it has been coopted many times to describe spineless pollies
I read it back in the 70’s, and enjoyed it so much I read all Newby’s other books as well. In his Hindu Kush book, his account of meeting Alfred Thesiger lead me to reading Thesiger also - worth hunting out if you are interested in the travel writing of eccentric Englishmen
November 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I read it back in the 70’s, and enjoyed it so much I read all Newby’s other books as well. In his Hindu Kush book, his account of meeting Alfred Thesiger lead me to reading Thesiger also - worth hunting out if you are interested in the travel writing of eccentric Englishmen
Haven’t come across Coldwater but I have just read up on it so I’ll give it a try. Currently watching Sneaky Pete - near the end of S2. I have really enjoyed it!
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Haven’t come across Coldwater but I have just read up on it so I’ll give it a try. Currently watching Sneaky Pete - near the end of S2. I have really enjoyed it!
Good news for you, Flaneuse - rehab for Den and respite for you. Crank up the hi-fi and get dancing! Best wishes to you both
November 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Good news for you, Flaneuse - rehab for Den and respite for you. Crank up the hi-fi and get dancing! Best wishes to you both