John Small
@smalltorquer.bsky.social
Chair at NZ Commerce Commission
Biological dairy farmer at Rai Valley
Posts are personal views. Shares are not endorsements.
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
News to me: this is a 1-way screw. Install only, can't be unscrewed.
I love these pairs of nikau that are being scattered around.
November 25, 2025 at 4:54 AM
I love these pairs of nikau that are being scattered around.
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
November 17, 2025 at 5:25 AM
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
Karamea, 1983 with our first child and an unfinished house.
November 8, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Karamea, 1983 with our first child and an unfinished house.
Singapore metro sign...
October 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Singapore metro sign...
Spotted @ahawkins.bsky.social at Whammy bar this evening & he was kind enough to indulge me.
August 26, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Spotted @ahawkins.bsky.social at Whammy bar this evening & he was kind enough to indulge me.
I may have overdone it when the chocolates lady came around...
August 21, 2025 at 5:39 AM
I may have overdone it when the chocolates lady came around...
Day trip to the Tron to check out a baler.
July 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Day trip to the Tron to check out a baler.
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.
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
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.
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.
I found this compelling & deeply affecting. Need a long walk in the sunshine now.
May 16, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I found this compelling & deeply affecting. Need a long walk in the sunshine now.
1982 - hitching in aussie.
April 18, 2025 at 2:24 AM
1982 - hitching in aussie.
Mine is chicken soup with green lentils...
April 18, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Mine is chicken soup with green lentils...
EV innovation for bikers: this is the electric motor + backwheel combo on a new bike from.... Estonia.
March 15, 2025 at 3:41 AM
EV innovation for bikers: this is the electric motor + backwheel combo on a new bike from.... Estonia.
Claro. But in what way is it rooted?
February 21, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Claro. But in what way is it rooted?
Not a real bull ... a v punny town stop on my Rai-Akl ride last Friday.
January 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Not a real bull ... a v punny town stop on my Rai-Akl ride last Friday.
Tomorrow's lunch. So great to be back in te wai pounamu.
January 10, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Tomorrow's lunch. So great to be back in te wai pounamu.
Site radio > megaboom
December 31, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Site radio > megaboom
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
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.
Blown glass art at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens...
November 28, 2024 at 6:25 AM
Blown glass art at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens...
New hayshed is coming along nicely - just in time for hay making.
January 7, 2024 at 1:22 AM
New hayshed is coming along nicely - just in time for hay making.
Happy New Year from Maungawhau!
December 31, 2023 at 9:46 PM
Happy New Year from Maungawhau!
Highly recommended for anyone interested in the role of financial speculation
December 20, 2023 at 4:56 AM
Highly recommended for anyone interested in the role of financial speculation
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
The coolest spot in Doha this evening due to, and I swear I'm not making this up, outdoor air conditioning.