David Lormans
@dlormans.bsky.social
Old fart from Gore, NZ. Into doom scrolling, photography & videography, collecting movies on physical media, and computers. Married to Gayle and dad to three boys who are no longer small, two gorgeous doggies and a cat.
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I’ll just leave this map of the Atlas Network for other kiwis to navigate… 🙄 #nzpol #AtlasNetwork
November 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I’ll just leave this map of the Atlas Network for other kiwis to navigate… 🙄 #nzpol #AtlasNetwork
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God I love long form journalist that work this hard.
Also this from Susie Dent's Word of the Day
Also this from Susie Dent's Word of the Day
November 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
God I love long form journalist that work this hard.
Also this from Susie Dent's Word of the Day
Also this from Susie Dent's Word of the Day
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Ugh too mad to work. I’m taking a potoo break.
📸Sparkle Motion, Sebastian Lescano, unknown, Melissa Garoo
📸Sparkle Motion, Sebastian Lescano, unknown, Melissa Garoo
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Ugh too mad to work. I’m taking a potoo break.
📸Sparkle Motion, Sebastian Lescano, unknown, Melissa Garoo
📸Sparkle Motion, Sebastian Lescano, unknown, Melissa Garoo
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I can't believe duplicitous bastard lied & is now throwing everyone else under the bus
Police Minister's elecorate staff replied to Jevon McSkimming accuser's emails
Police Minister's staff replied to Jevon McSkimming accuser's emails
Emails containing allegations about Jevon McSkimming were forwarded to Mark Mitchell's minsiterial office, months before he says he was made aware of charges.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 21, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I can't believe duplicitous bastard lied & is now throwing everyone else under the bus
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So the Police Minister knew, or ought to have known, about the devious deeds of his departmental leadership, and if he did not know it was because he was intentionally kept in the dark by his staffers ... one of whom is his sister
Now about the PM ...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Now about the PM ...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Police Minister's staff replied to Jevon McSkimming accuser's emails
Emails containing allegations about Jevon McSkimming were forwarded to Mark Mitchell's minsiterial office, months before he says he was made aware of charges.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 21, 2025 at 2:44 AM
So the Police Minister knew, or ought to have known, about the devious deeds of his departmental leadership, and if he did not know it was because he was intentionally kept in the dark by his staffers ... one of whom is his sister
Now about the PM ...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Now about the PM ...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Police Minister's elecorate staff replied to Jevon McSkimming accuser's emails
Police Minister's staff replied to Jevon McSkimming accuser's emails
Emails containing allegations about Jevon McSkimming were forwarded to Mark Mitchell's minsiterial office, months before he says he was made aware of charges.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 21, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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A model who was on puberty blockers as a teenager says the government is "cursing an entire generation of young transgender women to social stigma" after it halted new prescriptions of the drug for young people with gender dysphoria.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Halt to puberty blockers curses 'young transgender women to stigma'
That's the reaction of a model who used puberty blockers as a teen to rules halting new prescriptions for young people.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 21, 2025 at 2:37 AM
A model who was on puberty blockers as a teenager says the government is "cursing an entire generation of young transgender women to social stigma" after it halted new prescriptions of the drug for young people with gender dysphoria.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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TL;DR: we're paying $45 million more to get smaller boats. Also, the regime isn't funding as much landside stuff, leaving it for a future government to pay for www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
New Cook Strait ferries won't cost more than $2b, Rail Minister vows
Peters says taxpayers have saved $2.3 billion while still getting the ferries and infrastructure they want.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
TL;DR: we're paying $45 million more to get smaller boats. Also, the regime isn't funding as much landside stuff, leaving it for a future government to pay for www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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So we are a dumping ground for dirty cars
Importing the most expensive energy we can
Bread up 50%
Spending $54bn on roads
Spending $54bn on fucking roads?!?!
Importing the most expensive energy we can
Bread up 50%
Spending $54bn on roads
Spending $54bn on fucking roads?!?!
November 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
So we are a dumping ground for dirty cars
Importing the most expensive energy we can
Bread up 50%
Spending $54bn on roads
Spending $54bn on fucking roads?!?!
Importing the most expensive energy we can
Bread up 50%
Spending $54bn on roads
Spending $54bn on fucking roads?!?!
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"It was ironic to see Chris Bishop and the Prime Minister complaining that there aren't enough electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles on the used car market.
"That's because they collapsed the importation of electric vehicles when they canceled the Clean Car Discount.”
#nzpol
"That's because they collapsed the importation of electric vehicles when they canceled the Clean Car Discount.”
#nzpol
NZ will be 'dumping ground' for high emission cars, EV advocate warns
The government says changes to Clean Car Standard changes will save car-buyers money.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
"It was ironic to see Chris Bishop and the Prime Minister complaining that there aren't enough electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles on the used car market.
"That's because they collapsed the importation of electric vehicles when they canceled the Clean Car Discount.”
#nzpol
"That's because they collapsed the importation of electric vehicles when they canceled the Clean Car Discount.”
#nzpol
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Geoffrey Palmer: The McSkimming scandal shows we need a whole new Policing Act
“Democracy requires a trusted system to uphold the rule of law. In this instance, the rule of law has been polluted at its source, argues former prime minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer KC.” #nzpol
“Democracy requires a trusted system to uphold the rule of law. In this instance, the rule of law has been polluted at its source, argues former prime minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer KC.” #nzpol
Geoffrey Palmer: The McSkimming scandal shows we need a whole new Policing Act
Democracy requires a trusted system to uphold the rule of law. In this instance, the rule of law has been polluted at its source.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Geoffrey Palmer: The McSkimming scandal shows we need a whole new Policing Act
“Democracy requires a trusted system to uphold the rule of law. In this instance, the rule of law has been polluted at its source, argues former prime minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer KC.” #nzpol
“Democracy requires a trusted system to uphold the rule of law. In this instance, the rule of law has been polluted at its source, argues former prime minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer KC.” #nzpol
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Questions for PM Luxon:
Why have all your policies failed? What do you think is the reason?
None of your campaign promises have been met, despite your govt not have a pandemic, so why haven’t all ministers that promised to resign, resigned? Isn’t that more broken promises??
Why have all your policies failed? What do you think is the reason?
None of your campaign promises have been met, despite your govt not have a pandemic, so why haven’t all ministers that promised to resign, resigned? Isn’t that more broken promises??
November 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Questions for PM Luxon:
Why have all your policies failed? What do you think is the reason?
None of your campaign promises have been met, despite your govt not have a pandemic, so why haven’t all ministers that promised to resign, resigned? Isn’t that more broken promises??
Why have all your policies failed? What do you think is the reason?
None of your campaign promises have been met, despite your govt not have a pandemic, so why haven’t all ministers that promised to resign, resigned? Isn’t that more broken promises??
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Where It’s A Crime To Knock On A Door And Run Away
Other crimes from 1839: brilliantmaps.com/crime-to-...
Other crimes from 1839: brilliantmaps.com/crime-to-...
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Where It’s A Crime To Knock On A Door And Run Away
Other crimes from 1839: brilliantmaps.com/crime-to-...
Other crimes from 1839: brilliantmaps.com/crime-to-...
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These Anita Lester court drawings of Erin Patterson are incredible. I only remember seeing the first one at the time
November 14, 2025 at 3:31 AM
These Anita Lester court drawings of Erin Patterson are incredible. I only remember seeing the first one at the time
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I love the way each of the six baby crocodiles in this photo seems to have a completely distinct personality.
Top (l.-r.): Introvert, idealist, jerk
Bottom (l.-r.): Class clown, stoner, pessimist
Top (l.-r.): Introvert, idealist, jerk
Bottom (l.-r.): Class clown, stoner, pessimist
By the mid-1970s, only 200 American crocodiles remained, their habitat largely gobbled up by sunseekers. But hope lurked in the shadows of a nuclear power plant—the same facility built to air-condition the homes that had led to the reptiles’ demise. Read more about this unlikely partnership:
The Comeback Croc - bioGraphic
American crocodiles are booming in Florida, thanks to a little help from a nuclear power plant.
www.biographic.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I love the way each of the six baby crocodiles in this photo seems to have a completely distinct personality.
Top (l.-r.): Introvert, idealist, jerk
Bottom (l.-r.): Class clown, stoner, pessimist
Top (l.-r.): Introvert, idealist, jerk
Bottom (l.-r.): Class clown, stoner, pessimist
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The Wellington CCO director breaking into his neighbour’s house in a cat burglar suit and masturbating over her things.
The predatory groomer and rapist Tim Jago operating as party president of ACT for years, crowing on a podcast with Seymour about ‘victimhood’.
The predatory groomer and rapist Tim Jago operating as party president of ACT for years, crowing on a podcast with Seymour about ‘victimhood’.
November 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The Wellington CCO director breaking into his neighbour’s house in a cat burglar suit and masturbating over her things.
The predatory groomer and rapist Tim Jago operating as party president of ACT for years, crowing on a podcast with Seymour about ‘victimhood’.
The predatory groomer and rapist Tim Jago operating as party president of ACT for years, crowing on a podcast with Seymour about ‘victimhood’.
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Coming up on another election where these are your options if you vote for either of the major parties
November 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Coming up on another election where these are your options if you vote for either of the major parties
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In other countries, not listening to the people like this would have started a riot.
Can we be one of those countries?
#nzpol
Can we be one of those countries?
#nzpol
📢 National and New Zealand First agreed to pass the bill into law despite its facing fierce pushback from the public, with more than 98% of public submissions opposed.
Controversial Regulatory Standards Bill passes third reading
www.1news.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 6:43 AM
In other countries, not listening to the people like this would have started a riot.
Can we be one of those countries?
#nzpol
Can we be one of those countries?
#nzpol
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Labour will repeal the Regulatory Standards bill.
November 13, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Labour will repeal the Regulatory Standards bill.
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A police officer who wrongly labelled the accusations against Jevon McSkimming as "false" still works for police, but no longer has anything to do with the handling of evidence or interacting with victims of crime, says the police commissioner.
He should resign
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
He should resign
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Police officer who labelled allegations against McSkimming as 'false' still active
"There's a process to follow, and we need to let it take its course," Police Commissioner Richard Chambers told Checkpoint.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A police officer who wrongly labelled the accusations against Jevon McSkimming as "false" still works for police, but no longer has anything to do with the handling of evidence or interacting with victims of crime, says the police commissioner.
He should resign
#NZpol
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He should resign
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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The admission that the police are deliberately siphoning off correspondence to the PM and the Minister of Police from members of the public to make sure it is never seen sure strikes at the heart of a democracy. Corruption at the top level. Heads must roll.
November 12, 2025 at 6:37 AM
The admission that the police are deliberately siphoning off correspondence to the PM and the Minister of Police from members of the public to make sure it is never seen sure strikes at the heart of a democracy. Corruption at the top level. Heads must roll.
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The last New Zealand tobacco farm closed 30 years ago. There are no commercial tobacco growers in New Zealand. So this isn't even protecting our own farmers/producers. It's 100% offshore interests harming New Zealanders. And our laser focused government? They decided to make it easier for them.
"Aotearoa plummets from 2nd to 53rd in Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index ranking"
NZ getting back on track - to those times when tobacco lobbyists had free reign #nzpol
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/aot...
NZ getting back on track - to those times when tobacco lobbyists had free reign #nzpol
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/aot...
Aotearoa plummets from 2nd to 53rd in Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index ranking
Recent policy changes have led to a dramatic drop in NZ’s global ranking for tobacco interference protection.
www.phcc.org.nz
November 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The last New Zealand tobacco farm closed 30 years ago. There are no commercial tobacco growers in New Zealand. So this isn't even protecting our own farmers/producers. It's 100% offshore interests harming New Zealanders. And our laser focused government? They decided to make it easier for them.
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Speaking as 1 individual of 5 million New Zealanders, I would like the NZ Government to rescind Peter Thiels "free but probably bribed" NZ passport, refuse him access to NZ and remove all business links between NZ and his companies.
#nzpol
#nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Speaking as 1 individual of 5 million New Zealanders, I would like the NZ Government to rescind Peter Thiels "free but probably bribed" NZ passport, refuse him access to NZ and remove all business links between NZ and his companies.
#nzpol
#nzpol