John Small
smalltorquer.bsky.social
John Small
@smalltorquer.bsky.social
Chair at NZ Commerce Commission

Biological dairy farmer at Rai Valley

Posts are personal views. Shares are not endorsements.
News to me: this is a 1-way screw. Install only, can't be unscrewed.
December 6, 2025 at 5:56 AM
I love these pairs of nikau that are being scattered around.
November 25, 2025 at 4:54 AM
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
November 17, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Karamea, 1983 with our first child and an unfinished house.
November 8, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Singapore metro sign...
October 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Spotted @ahawkins.bsky.social at Whammy bar this evening & he was kind enough to indulge me.
August 26, 2025 at 9:38 AM
I may have overdone it when the chocolates lady came around...
August 21, 2025 at 5:39 AM
from my window...
August 11, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Day trip to the Tron to check out a baler.
July 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Aotea Centre was packed this afternoon for @catherinechidgey.bsky.social talking with Kate DeGoldi at the Auckland Writers Festival.

This book will be a gateway for many international readers - it was a real treat to hear its themes explored & related to CC's earlier work.
May 18, 2025 at 7:04 AM
I found this compelling & deeply affecting. Need a long walk in the sunshine now.
May 16, 2025 at 9:51 PM
1982 - hitching in aussie.
April 18, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Mine is chicken soup with green lentils...
April 18, 2025 at 12:20 AM
EV innovation for bikers: this is the electric motor + backwheel combo on a new bike from.... Estonia.
March 15, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Claro. But in what way is it rooted?
February 21, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Not a real bull ... a v punny town stop on my Rai-Akl ride last Friday.
January 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Tomorrow's lunch. So great to be back in te wai pounamu.
January 10, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Site radio > megaboom
December 31, 2024 at 9:32 AM
When labour productivity is low, population loss hurts more. It makes sense to me, particularly when you think about out-migration of skilled workers & their families.
December 2, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Blown glass art at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens...
November 28, 2024 at 6:25 AM
Maruia.
January 12, 2024 at 7:40 AM
New hayshed is coming along nicely - just in time for hay making.
January 7, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Happy New Year from Maungawhau!
December 31, 2023 at 9:46 PM
Highly recommended for anyone interested in the role of financial speculation
December 20, 2023 at 4:56 AM
The coolest spot in Doha this evening due to, and I swear I'm not making this up, outdoor air conditioning.
October 21, 2023 at 7:52 PM