@beverlyfletcher.bsky.social
Reader, dreamer, gardener. Glad to be retired. Based in Tāmaki Makaurau. Strongly opposed to our current coalition government / ship of fools.
Back from inaugural meeting of #WaitematāLocalBoard of #AucklandCouncil. Inspiring and well-crafted speech from new chair #AlexandraBonham. Pity one member chose to do some self promotion / electioneering before taking the oath of office. Hope that behaviour doesn’t continue.
#nzpol #CityVision
#nzpol #CityVision
November 5, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Back from inaugural meeting of #WaitematāLocalBoard of #AucklandCouncil. Inspiring and well-crafted speech from new chair #AlexandraBonham. Pity one member chose to do some self promotion / electioneering before taking the oath of office. Hope that behaviour doesn’t continue.
#nzpol #CityVision
#nzpol #CityVision
Just back from a great introduction to Atarau - a gallery at #AucklandMuseum telling stories of the New Zealand Wars.
There’s an excellent accompanying collection of essays which show the intellectual vapidity of the press release from #DavidSeymour about the gutting of the history curriculum
There’s an excellent accompanying collection of essays which show the intellectual vapidity of the press release from #DavidSeymour about the gutting of the history curriculum
October 28, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Just back from a great introduction to Atarau - a gallery at #AucklandMuseum telling stories of the New Zealand Wars.
There’s an excellent accompanying collection of essays which show the intellectual vapidity of the press release from #DavidSeymour about the gutting of the history curriculum
There’s an excellent accompanying collection of essays which show the intellectual vapidity of the press release from #DavidSeymour about the gutting of the history curriculum
So disappointing to realise that #AucklandCouncil has no official events to mark the day of commemoration of the New Zealand Wars - or if they do the information is so hidden I haven’t been able to find it. Compare this to Anzac Day events.
October 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
So disappointing to realise that #AucklandCouncil has no official events to mark the day of commemoration of the New Zealand Wars - or if they do the information is so hidden I haven’t been able to find it. Compare this to Anzac Day events.
Have just finished reading The Covid Response by @hendysh.bsky.social. Moving, compelling, and yet worrying - the latter because it’s hard to see evidence we are learning lessons or making preparations.
October 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Have just finished reading The Covid Response by @hendysh.bsky.social. Moving, compelling, and yet worrying - the latter because it’s hard to see evidence we are learning lessons or making preparations.
Another positive in Auckland - Wayne B did not get his preferred candidates for councillors from the Manukau ward.
October 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Another positive in Auckland - Wayne B did not get his preferred candidates for councillors from the Manukau ward.
Best news out of Auckland local body elections is that only one ACT Local candidate seems to have got any traction. The one exception is in Orakei (I’m so surprised). Hope that resounding failure is repeated across the country and is a positive sign for 2026. #nzpol
October 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Best news out of Auckland local body elections is that only one ACT Local candidate seems to have got any traction. The one exception is in Orakei (I’m so surprised). Hope that resounding failure is repeated across the country and is a positive sign for 2026. #nzpol
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Just back from candidates meeting for Waitemata Local Board and Waitemata and Gulf councillor. The obsession with character and heritage housing - even though many of those houses have only retained their original structure on the street facing facade - gets pretty monotonous. #nzpol
September 9, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Just back from candidates meeting for Waitemata Local Board and Waitemata and Gulf councillor. The obsession with character and heritage housing - even though many of those houses have only retained their original structure on the street facing facade - gets pretty monotonous. #nzpol
Reading article about claims Northland police are racist. I am so tired of the “this is not who we are” defence used so often. When things happen (racist email in this example) it is showing clearly that THIS IS who at least some of us are. Admit it. Get on with fixing it. #nzpol
August 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Reading article about claims Northland police are racist. I am so tired of the “this is not who we are” defence used so often. When things happen (racist email in this example) it is showing clearly that THIS IS who at least some of us are. Admit it. Get on with fixing it. #nzpol
Lots of commentary about #Willis or #Bishop as [terrible] replacements for #Luxon. Did any one else notice the 1/4 page article/advert in #NZHerald about Mark Mitchell and all the damage to his health from his dedication to public service? Couldn’t help but think “he’s running” #nzpol
August 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
So #DavidSeymour thinks churches should “stay in their lane”. What a strange view he has of religion if he thinks they have no intetest interest in social justice
August 18, 2025 at 1:54 AM
So #DavidSeymour thinks churches should “stay in their lane”. What a strange view he has of religion if he thinks they have no intetest interest in social justice
#nzherald says Luxon “sees education as one of his passions in politics”. So that explains the public funding of early childhood education, quality meals in schools, better resourcing of teachers and support staff, more investment in tertiary education, etc., etc.
August 4, 2025 at 1:33 AM
#nzherald says Luxon “sees education as one of his passions in politics”. So that explains the public funding of early childhood education, quality meals in schools, better resourcing of teachers and support staff, more investment in tertiary education, etc., etc.
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Every community needs one of these
July 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Every community needs one of these
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Can we have weight-based car taxes too please? These are loathsome vehicles and they’re mushrooming all over London
Two years ago I interviewed a 31-year-old NY state assemblymember about a 7-year-old girl killed by an SUV driver in his district. I hung up the phone, astonished that I'd talked to a legislator who so thoughtfully articulated what actually needs to change on our streets.
He'll make a great mayor
He'll make a great mayor
June 26, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Can we have weight-based car taxes too please? These are loathsome vehicles and they’re mushrooming all over London
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/lu...
Luxon: Uphold Codes of Conduct - Hold your Government to Account
Responsible leaders welcome advice from experts and when they are creating laws and policies. They know good decision making means planning for the long term, considering diverse points of view and ma...
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June 25, 2025 at 2:59 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/lu...
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I really appreciated Ardern withdrawing from Hosking’s show. Don’t support the indefensible, if you sit down to talk with bad faith actors who are racists and bigots you’re not giving them a new perspective your legitimising their platform.
June 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I really appreciated Ardern withdrawing from Hosking’s show. Don’t support the indefensible, if you sit down to talk with bad faith actors who are racists and bigots you’re not giving them a new perspective your legitimising their platform.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/cl...
Clean Air in Schools
Covid can have a substantial impact on peoples’ health. Although Covid initially enters the body through the respiratory system, it can affect virtually every bodily system and organ. There are no adv...
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April 28, 2025 at 2:28 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/cl...
Mmm. Hot cross bun warmed through and with blue vein cheese. Yummy.
April 16, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Mmm. Hot cross bun warmed through and with blue vein cheese. Yummy.
Have just finished reading the delightful Nights out at home by @jayrayner1.bsky.social I am now extremely hungry and have a long shopping list - as well as lots of ideas for using the readymade pastry I already have.
March 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Have just finished reading the delightful Nights out at home by @jayrayner1.bsky.social I am now extremely hungry and have a long shopping list - as well as lots of ideas for using the readymade pastry I already have.
Very glad it’s raining here in Tāmaki Makaurau. It’s a bit too cold though.
March 19, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Very glad it’s raining here in Tāmaki Makaurau. It’s a bit too cold though.
Damn it you insects. The wine is for me, not for thee!!
March 11, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Damn it you insects. The wine is for me, not for thee!!
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LIANZA condemns the violent actions of Destiny Church at Te Atatū community library this weekend where library staff were pushed and shoved as church members forced their way into the building.
Event management – LIANZA
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February 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
LIANZA condemns the violent actions of Destiny Church at Te Atatū community library this weekend where library staff were pushed and shoved as church members forced their way into the building.