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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · 8d

Hey siri, what’s an appropriate gift? ….. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

FBI director gifted NZ police and intelligence chiefs 3D-printed guns

The Police Commissioner was one of three people to receive a gift from Kash Patel in July.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Sep 1

KiwiRail's chair questioned the extensive conflicts of a newly-appointed board member, suggesting they would test his loyalty.

O'Donnell is also one of the four directors of Dynes Transport Tapanui, which donated $20,000 to NZ First in July 2024.

www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic... #NZPol

Extensive measures in place to manage KiwiRail director's conflict of interests

KiwiRail's chair questioned the extensive conflicts of a newly-appointed board member, suggesting they would test his loyalty, documents obtained by RNZ show.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Jul 22

Philip Morris allegedly pitched draft legislation to NZ First as part of a lobbying campaign for its Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), according to documents released in litigation against a US vaping company. www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept... #NZPol

Nicotine lobbyists said Winston Peters was 'very powerful' and 'very industry friendly'

Lobbyists for heated tobacco products identified the NZ First leader as "friendly". His party later delivered huge tax cuts for their products.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thanks for that. Maybe the headline could have reflected better that it wasn't me scoring the progress, it's the government self assessment. Some interesting things in there. I did try to link and allude to contextual information.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Jul 2

Should have put an air tag on it.
The persistent
@eloisegibson.bsky.social finally gets to the bottom of the methane satellite mystery. www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...

Taxpayer funded satellite likely "irrecoverable" after losing contact with the ground

A methane-tracking satellite which was given $29 million by the government has lost contact with the ground.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · May 20

😆 Someone in the office suggested Gloomy Octopus sounds like the name of a old-school waterfront pub catering to dock workers.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · May 20

Fascinating story to work on - octopus farming - who would have thought it's a thing. Plus I learnt the common name for one of our octopus species is Gloomy octopus. www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...

'An atrocious idea' - outcry over taxpayer-funded octopus farming research

Octopus are wild and solitary. Plans to farm them are therefore cruel, say animal rights advocates.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · May 12

Thanks, I’ll have a look. Our publishing system is finicky so not sure we will be able to rectify without breaking something else. Counting down to a replacement!

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Eloise Gibson @eloisegibson.bsky.social · May 11

@kiwifarah.bsky.social so consistent about chipping away on the fast track law. Here's her latest.

RNZ News Feeds @rnzrss.bsky.social · May 11

Ministers continue to make decisions on fast-track projects after parties take donations linked to applicants

One political scientist believes such donations to political parties could be perceived as creating a conflict of interest but official advice disagrees.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · May 8

Booze lobbyists shape alcohol policy, documents reveal #NZPol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Alcohol lobbyists given input on health policies, documents reveal

Industry groups helped develop several initiatives about alcohol harm - including one on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Apr 23

Goddamn dust in my eye after reading Dana’s wrap of the Olivia Podmore coronial hearings. www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...

In death, Olivia Podmore is finally seen by a system that failed her

A harrowing inquest has revealed the disturbing truth about the Olympic cyclist's treatment within her sport.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Apr 10

Another defeat in the long-running attempt to quarry QEII covenant protected land. www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...

Quarrying company J Swap denied Supreme Court appeal to mine on QEII covenant land

The land was protected by a covenant when J Swap bought it, but it wants to mine there anyway.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Mar 20

Brutal Barkley Marathons this year. Nobody will finish five loops.

Keith @keithdunn.bsky.social · Mar 20

We are 36 hours into the race, meaning the three runners still on Loop 3 cannot continue to Loop 4. However, if they complete Loop 3 within 40 hours they will be credited with a Fun Run. That’s where the real race is now. #BM100

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Mar 19

Best day ever to take an annual leave day. Barkley marathons has started.

Keith @keithdunn.bsky.social · Mar 19

Two more runners are tapped out. “Are you sure the directions to [one of the books] are accurate?” #BM100

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Mar 13

OMG - great crop. Are you finding all chillies extra hot this growing season?

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Mar 13

The ghost pepper looks so cute & benign.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Mar 13

Brought stuff from home to work today.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Mar 11

Five of the government's key targets are behind track or at risk of not being met, the latest update shows.
#nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...

The government’s targets in charts: More than half still behind track

It's still behind on more than half of its targets. We break down which goals are at risk.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Feb 11

Still following Fast-track this year. McCallum Bros has a project listed for sand mining in Bream Bay. #NZPol www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...

Locals fear a fast-tracked sand mining plan will turn Bream Bay’s pristine beaches to mud

A fast-tracked sand mining proposal is dredging up the painful past for local hapū members, who fear their voices will be ignored amid the rush.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Jan 23

After

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Jan 23

The work fridge has a printout of that exact tweet stuck to it. People taking it as instruction obviously 😂

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Jan 23

The work dishwasher this morning. I work with savages.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Jan 21

Feeling this piece from Richard Larsen about 'enshittification' www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Why does it feel like everything's getting worse? There's a word for it

It's sky-high grocery prices, public transport that barely gets you anywhere and Air New Zealand jacking up school holiday fares by 167 percent.

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Jan 21

Time to change out the fridge pic? John Richard Allen likely to take-over from Peter Boshier as Chief Ombudsman www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

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Farah @kiwifarah.bsky.social · Jan 16

Lol.
"But if those options have you instantly reaching for the nearest cold one, there are, of course, other alternatives out there ..."
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Is there such thing as a 'healthy' amount of alcohol?

Let's not water this down. For many, alcohol and the good life just don't mix. But for those who just want to cut back, the question is: when does a tipple become a tipping point?

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