locus
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Proud to be a te Tiriti partner ♡♡
Hello Whanganui-a-tara :)
December 10, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Hello Whanganui-a-tara :)
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This Bill threatens every worker in New Zealand. Brooke van Velden's Employment Relations Amendment Bill has come back from Select Committee - and she's made it EVEN WORSE for workers. #nzpol
union.org.nz/employment-b...
union.org.nz/employment-b...
Employment bill is worst attack on workers in decades - NZCTU
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is condemning select committee changes to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, which would give bad employers an even greater ability to exploit workers.
union.org.nz
December 8, 2025 at 10:34 PM
This Bill threatens every worker in New Zealand. Brooke van Velden's Employment Relations Amendment Bill has come back from Select Committee - and she's made it EVEN WORSE for workers. #nzpol
union.org.nz/employment-b...
union.org.nz/employment-b...
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#MusicThroughYears
#MusicChallenge
10. 1982-1983
The first live act ever I saw was Prince Tui Teka. And I adored it. Also this is the first Māori language No. 1 'pop' song I can recall. I guess the end of the cabaret-entertainer era.
Prince Tui Teka – E Ipo (1982) for his darling Missy
#MusicChallenge
10. 1982-1983
The first live act ever I saw was Prince Tui Teka. And I adored it. Also this is the first Māori language No. 1 'pop' song I can recall. I guess the end of the cabaret-entertainer era.
Prince Tui Teka – E Ipo (1982) for his darling Missy
December 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
#MusicThroughYears
#MusicChallenge
10. 1982-1983
The first live act ever I saw was Prince Tui Teka. And I adored it. Also this is the first Māori language No. 1 'pop' song I can recall. I guess the end of the cabaret-entertainer era.
Prince Tui Teka – E Ipo (1982) for his darling Missy
#MusicChallenge
10. 1982-1983
The first live act ever I saw was Prince Tui Teka. And I adored it. Also this is the first Māori language No. 1 'pop' song I can recall. I guess the end of the cabaret-entertainer era.
Prince Tui Teka – E Ipo (1982) for his darling Missy
The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men (Official Video)
YouTube video by TheWeatherGirlsVEVO
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
#MusicChallenge
#MusicThroughYears
9. 80-81
Pretenders - Message of Love (1981)
With a nod to Oscar Wilde
🎶 We are all of us in the gutter (but)
Some of us are looking at the stars
#MusicThroughYears
9. 80-81
Pretenders - Message of Love (1981)
With a nod to Oscar Wilde
🎶 We are all of us in the gutter (but)
Some of us are looking at the stars
Pretenders perform "Message of Love" at the 2005 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
YouTube video by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
#MusicChallenge
#MusicThroughYears
9. 80-81
Pretenders - Message of Love (1981)
With a nod to Oscar Wilde
🎶 We are all of us in the gutter (but)
Some of us are looking at the stars
#MusicThroughYears
9. 80-81
Pretenders - Message of Love (1981)
With a nod to Oscar Wilde
🎶 We are all of us in the gutter (but)
Some of us are looking at the stars
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Counterpoint - our economy is in the tank because of choices made by our current government.
Blaming workers and consumers for not working or consuming hard enough is to miss the structural issues in play.
We actually have fewer public holidays than many comparable countries.
#nzpol
Blaming workers and consumers for not working or consuming hard enough is to miss the structural issues in play.
We actually have fewer public holidays than many comparable countries.
#nzpol
Is the long summer break hurting our economy?
Is the long summer break hurting our economy?
A 'circle back in February' mentality may be contributing to New Zealand's stubbornly low productivity....
thespinoff.co.nz
December 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Counterpoint - our economy is in the tank because of choices made by our current government.
Blaming workers and consumers for not working or consuming hard enough is to miss the structural issues in play.
We actually have fewer public holidays than many comparable countries.
#nzpol
Blaming workers and consumers for not working or consuming hard enough is to miss the structural issues in play.
We actually have fewer public holidays than many comparable countries.
#nzpol
#MusicChallenge
#MusicThroughYears
8. 78-79
1978 Cold Chisel - Khe Sanh
As a 15yo I watched the B52s heading off daily with their bombs... this song speaks volumes
#MusicThroughYears
8. 78-79
1978 Cold Chisel - Khe Sanh
As a 15yo I watched the B52s heading off daily with their bombs... this song speaks volumes
Cold Chisel - Khe Sanh (1978)
YouTube video by nzoz1978
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
#MusicChallenge
#MusicThroughYears
8. 78-79
1978 Cold Chisel - Khe Sanh
As a 15yo I watched the B52s heading off daily with their bombs... this song speaks volumes
#MusicThroughYears
8. 78-79
1978 Cold Chisel - Khe Sanh
As a 15yo I watched the B52s heading off daily with their bombs... this song speaks volumes
#NotYourFavourite
#MusicChallenge
Deep Purple - Lazy
A bit of a discussion on this one as it's my partner's fav DP song
Hard to pick anything not fav by DP 💜😄
#MusicChallenge
Deep Purple - Lazy
A bit of a discussion on this one as it's my partner's fav DP song
Hard to pick anything not fav by DP 💜😄
Deep Purple - Lazy (Live, 1972)
YouTube video by Deep Purple Official
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
#NotYourFavourite
#MusicChallenge
Deep Purple - Lazy
A bit of a discussion on this one as it's my partner's fav DP song
Hard to pick anything not fav by DP 💜😄
#MusicChallenge
Deep Purple - Lazy
A bit of a discussion on this one as it's my partner's fav DP song
Hard to pick anything not fav by DP 💜😄
Genocidal intent and actions continue daily.
Is there a single caring reasonable honest person in Israel's government or media, or in the chorus of haters?
Framing these atrocities as 'defence' of Israel and throwing in accusations of antisemitism does not justify this destruction killing
Is there a single caring reasonable honest person in Israel's government or media, or in the chorus of haters?
Framing these atrocities as 'defence' of Israel and throwing in accusations of antisemitism does not justify this destruction killing
‘Bloodshed was supposed to stop’: no sign of normal life as Gaza’s killing and misery grind on
The term ceasefire ‘risks creating a dangerous illusion life is returning to normal’ for Palestinians squeezed into the remaining 42% of their land behind Israel’s ‘yellow line’
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Genocidal intent and actions continue daily.
Is there a single caring reasonable honest person in Israel's government or media, or in the chorus of haters?
Framing these atrocities as 'defence' of Israel and throwing in accusations of antisemitism does not justify this destruction killing
Is there a single caring reasonable honest person in Israel's government or media, or in the chorus of haters?
Framing these atrocities as 'defence' of Israel and throwing in accusations of antisemitism does not justify this destruction killing
So the US
"wants Europe to remain European, to regain its civilizational self-confidence and to abandon its failed focus on regulatory suffocation"
Yet all Americans working or visiting Europe are blown away by the quality of infrastructure, public transport, health, low crime, cultural diversity
"wants Europe to remain European, to regain its civilizational self-confidence and to abandon its failed focus on regulatory suffocation"
Yet all Americans working or visiting Europe are blown away by the quality of infrastructure, public transport, health, low crime, cultural diversity
Let's all do what the USA demands...
they've been so successful
they've been so successful
December 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
So the US
"wants Europe to remain European, to regain its civilizational self-confidence and to abandon its failed focus on regulatory suffocation"
Yet all Americans working or visiting Europe are blown away by the quality of infrastructure, public transport, health, low crime, cultural diversity
"wants Europe to remain European, to regain its civilizational self-confidence and to abandon its failed focus on regulatory suffocation"
Yet all Americans working or visiting Europe are blown away by the quality of infrastructure, public transport, health, low crime, cultural diversity
#MusicChallenge
#MusicThroughYears
6. 74-75
1974 Terry Jacks - Seasons in the sun
Heartbreak is timeless...
#MusicThroughYears
6. 74-75
1974 Terry Jacks - Seasons in the sun
Heartbreak is timeless...
Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun (Official Audio)
YouTube video by TerryJacksVEVO
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
#MusicChallenge
#MusicThroughYears
6. 74-75
1974 Terry Jacks - Seasons in the sun
Heartbreak is timeless...
#MusicThroughYears
6. 74-75
1974 Terry Jacks - Seasons in the sun
Heartbreak is timeless...
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🧵Spotted While Running Errands in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A small human (5?) skips into a post office and skids to a halt in front of a special postbox to Santa.
With great ceremony she posts a letter with some impressive pictures drawn on the envelope, then turns to give Nana a triumphant grin. (1)
A small human (5?) skips into a post office and skids to a halt in front of a special postbox to Santa.
With great ceremony she posts a letter with some impressive pictures drawn on the envelope, then turns to give Nana a triumphant grin. (1)
December 5, 2025 at 12:44 AM
🧵Spotted While Running Errands in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A small human (5?) skips into a post office and skids to a halt in front of a special postbox to Santa.
With great ceremony she posts a letter with some impressive pictures drawn on the envelope, then turns to give Nana a triumphant grin. (1)
A small human (5?) skips into a post office and skids to a halt in front of a special postbox to Santa.
With great ceremony she posts a letter with some impressive pictures drawn on the envelope, then turns to give Nana a triumphant grin. (1)
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#MusicChallenge
#SoundtrackThis
5 Cruise
OMC - How Bizarre
🎶Brother Pele's in the back, sweet Zina's in the front
Cruising down the freeway in the hot, hot sun
Suddenly, red-blue lights flash us from behind
Loud voice booming, "Please step out onto the line"
RIP Pauly & Otara Millionaires Club
#SoundtrackThis
5 Cruise
OMC - How Bizarre
🎶Brother Pele's in the back, sweet Zina's in the front
Cruising down the freeway in the hot, hot sun
Suddenly, red-blue lights flash us from behind
Loud voice booming, "Please step out onto the line"
RIP Pauly & Otara Millionaires Club
December 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
#MusicChallenge
#SoundtrackThis
5 Cruise
OMC - How Bizarre
🎶Brother Pele's in the back, sweet Zina's in the front
Cruising down the freeway in the hot, hot sun
Suddenly, red-blue lights flash us from behind
Loud voice booming, "Please step out onto the line"
RIP Pauly & Otara Millionaires Club
#SoundtrackThis
5 Cruise
OMC - How Bizarre
🎶Brother Pele's in the back, sweet Zina's in the front
Cruising down the freeway in the hot, hot sun
Suddenly, red-blue lights flash us from behind
Loud voice booming, "Please step out onto the line"
RIP Pauly & Otara Millionaires Club
#MusicChallenge
#MusicThroughYears
5. 72-73
1973 Elton John - Daniel
Sooo hard to pick a song from the many great artists and albums of the early 70s 🎶 😃
#MusicThroughYears
5. 72-73
1973 Elton John - Daniel
Sooo hard to pick a song from the many great artists and albums of the early 70s 🎶 😃
Daniel
YouTube video by Elton John - Topic
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
#MusicChallenge
#MusicThroughYears
5. 72-73
1973 Elton John - Daniel
Sooo hard to pick a song from the many great artists and albums of the early 70s 🎶 😃
#MusicThroughYears
5. 72-73
1973 Elton John - Daniel
Sooo hard to pick a song from the many great artists and albums of the early 70s 🎶 😃
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Today my Secret Santa's presents arrived! Very excited... they're the first prezzies under our tree ☺️🎄🎁
Today my Secret Santa's presents arrived! Very excited... they're the first prezzies under our tree ☺️🎄🎁
December 4, 2025 at 3:45 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Today my Secret Santa's presents arrived! Very excited... they're the first prezzies under our tree ☺️🎄🎁
Today my Secret Santa's presents arrived! Very excited... they're the first prezzies under our tree ☺️🎄🎁
#MusicChallenge
#MusicThroughYears
Happy to make your life easier...😁 will check the release year artist and song title are in my posts
#MusicThroughYears
Happy to make your life easier...😁 will check the release year artist and song title are in my posts
😂 Thanks for noticing! 😊
After copying, the RAW DATA from the posts looked like this (see below), and sometimes some posts don't include the date, artist, or title, just the YouTube link... It took a lot of work to make it readable. 😬 😱 😭 😂
You're welcome and glad you appreciate! 🙏 😉
After copying, the RAW DATA from the posts looked like this (see below), and sometimes some posts don't include the date, artist, or title, just the YouTube link... It took a lot of work to make it readable. 😬 😱 😭 😂
You're welcome and glad you appreciate! 🙏 😉
December 4, 2025 at 3:36 AM
#MusicChallenge
#MusicThroughYears
Happy to make your life easier...😁 will check the release year artist and song title are in my posts
#MusicThroughYears
Happy to make your life easier...😁 will check the release year artist and song title are in my posts
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#MusicThroughYears
#MusicChallenge
4 1970-71
Nilsson - Without You (released 1971)
Dad gave me cash for my birthday one year. I spent it on this - the first record I ever bought. When he died and we cleaned out his house, we found he'd kept it. I still love this song (all the more now).
#MusicChallenge
4 1970-71
Nilsson - Without You (released 1971)
Dad gave me cash for my birthday one year. I spent it on this - the first record I ever bought. When he died and we cleaned out his house, we found he'd kept it. I still love this song (all the more now).
December 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
#MusicThroughYears
#MusicChallenge
4 1970-71
Nilsson - Without You (released 1971)
Dad gave me cash for my birthday one year. I spent it on this - the first record I ever bought. When he died and we cleaned out his house, we found he'd kept it. I still love this song (all the more now).
#MusicChallenge
4 1970-71
Nilsson - Without You (released 1971)
Dad gave me cash for my birthday one year. I spent it on this - the first record I ever bought. When he died and we cleaned out his house, we found he'd kept it. I still love this song (all the more now).
#MusicChallenge
#MusicThroughYears
4. 70-71
🎶 from the first album I owned... conjures up memories of San Tropez and Côte d'Azur ⛱️ 🌞
#MusicThroughYears
4. 70-71
🎶 from the first album I owned... conjures up memories of San Tropez and Côte d'Azur ⛱️ 🌞
Pink Floyd - San Tropez (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Pink Floyd
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
#MusicChallenge
#MusicThroughYears
4. 70-71
🎶 from the first album I owned... conjures up memories of San Tropez and Côte d'Azur ⛱️ 🌞
#MusicThroughYears
4. 70-71
🎶 from the first album I owned... conjures up memories of San Tropez and Côte d'Azur ⛱️ 🌞
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Minister Stanford’s clumsy, racist efforts to bully schools into disavowing te Tiriti (& thus betray māori students & whanau) has backfired SPECTACULARLY thanks to a groundswell of community repugnance.
Memo to editors and senior media execs: this is what an actual *groundswell* looks like.
Memo to editors and senior media execs: this is what an actual *groundswell* looks like.
December 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Minister Stanford’s clumsy, racist efforts to bully schools into disavowing te Tiriti (& thus betray māori students & whanau) has backfired SPECTACULARLY thanks to a groundswell of community repugnance.
Memo to editors and senior media execs: this is what an actual *groundswell* looks like.
Memo to editors and senior media execs: this is what an actual *groundswell* looks like.
#MusicChallenge
#MusicThroughYears
3. 68-69
Another song from childhood that still tugs on my heartstrings
#MusicThroughYears
3. 68-69
Another song from childhood that still tugs on my heartstrings
Those Were The Days 📀 Mary Hopkin {Stereo} 1968
YouTube video by Smurfstools Oldies Music Time Machine
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
#MusicChallenge
#MusicThroughYears
3. 68-69
Another song from childhood that still tugs on my heartstrings
#MusicThroughYears
3. 68-69
Another song from childhood that still tugs on my heartstrings
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#nzpol
I heard Simeon on the TV last night talk about how the reprise of the failed DHB model would ensure health services worked better for communities.
OTOH
"Law change advances to strip powers from Māori health boards"
I heard Simeon on the TV last night talk about how the reprise of the failed DHB model would ensure health services worked better for communities.
OTOH
"Law change advances to strip powers from Māori health boards"
Law change advances to strip powers from Māori health boards
The Government's health reforms will remove independent monitoring of Māori health and centralise the functions of local Māori health boards.
newsroom.co.nz
December 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
#nzpol
I heard Simeon on the TV last night talk about how the reprise of the failed DHB model would ensure health services worked better for communities.
OTOH
"Law change advances to strip powers from Māori health boards"
I heard Simeon on the TV last night talk about how the reprise of the failed DHB model would ensure health services worked better for communities.
OTOH
"Law change advances to strip powers from Māori health boards"
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As a committed Christian, Luxon is celebrating the birth of his Lord and Saviour by acting as Jesus would, aka, telling the poor, hungry, and homeless to fuck off out of his sight.
November 30, 2025 at 11:55 PM
As a committed Christian, Luxon is celebrating the birth of his Lord and Saviour by acting as Jesus would, aka, telling the poor, hungry, and homeless to fuck off out of his sight.
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#nzpol
Pet peeve time
No, Wellington is not telling you what to do, or taking your money.
Central government is
e.g.:
"Wellington is exempt from rates in Wellington" doesn't make sense.
"Central government is exempt from rates in Wellington, as in other regions, does make sense." (in a sentence)
Pet peeve time
No, Wellington is not telling you what to do, or taking your money.
Central government is
e.g.:
"Wellington is exempt from rates in Wellington" doesn't make sense.
"Central government is exempt from rates in Wellington, as in other regions, does make sense." (in a sentence)
December 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
#nzpol
Pet peeve time
No, Wellington is not telling you what to do, or taking your money.
Central government is
e.g.:
"Wellington is exempt from rates in Wellington" doesn't make sense.
"Central government is exempt from rates in Wellington, as in other regions, does make sense." (in a sentence)
Pet peeve time
No, Wellington is not telling you what to do, or taking your money.
Central government is
e.g.:
"Wellington is exempt from rates in Wellington" doesn't make sense.
"Central government is exempt from rates in Wellington, as in other regions, does make sense." (in a sentence)
#MusicChallenge
#MusicThroughYears
2. 66-67
Hey hey we're the Monkees...
The first band I was crazy about (aged 9)...
Their TV show was a must watch 😄
#MusicThroughYears
2. 66-67
Hey hey we're the Monkees...
The first band I was crazy about (aged 9)...
Their TV show was a must watch 😄
The Monkees - I'm a Believer HD
YouTube video by Classics in HD
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 10:47 PM
#MusicChallenge
#MusicThroughYears
2. 66-67
Hey hey we're the Monkees...
The first band I was crazy about (aged 9)...
Their TV show was a must watch 😄
#MusicThroughYears
2. 66-67
Hey hey we're the Monkees...
The first band I was crazy about (aged 9)...
Their TV show was a must watch 😄