Ben McNulty
@ponekeben.bsky.social
Deputy Mayor and Wellington City Councillor for the Takapū/Northern Ward.
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Ben McNulty
@ponekeben.bsky.social
· Apr 21
One like and I'll go the pub.
The Kiwi urge to find the New Zealand angle in absolutely everything here is just a bit questionable.
February 2, 2026 at 6:07 AM
The Kiwi urge to find the New Zealand angle in absolutely everything here is just a bit questionable.
First update for 2026!
Whilst we haven't had any public council meetings this week, plenty is still happening:
Whilst we haven't had any public council meetings this week, plenty is still happening:
January 30, 2026 at 4:24 AM
First update for 2026!
Whilst we haven't had any public council meetings this week, plenty is still happening:
Whilst we haven't had any public council meetings this week, plenty is still happening:
Great to have Puku Pies here in Johnsonville. Cr Compton, Cr Randle and myself went down for a late lunch today to check it out:
January 29, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Great to have Puku Pies here in Johnsonville. Cr Compton, Cr Randle and myself went down for a late lunch today to check it out:
The name will take a little bit of getting used to but what a great local story for Hnry Stadium.
Growing from an idea into a fully fledged business employing over 150 people in just 8 years and now taking naming rights over our stadium.
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Growing from an idea into a fully fledged business employing over 150 people in just 8 years and now taking naming rights over our stadium.
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
New name for Wellington’s stadium revealed
From March, Wellingtonians will be watching sporting events and big music gigs at Hnry Stadium after the sole trader accountancy firm sealed a five-year deal.
www.thepost.co.nz
January 27, 2026 at 7:35 PM
The name will take a little bit of getting used to but what a great local story for Hnry Stadium.
Growing from an idea into a fully fledged business employing over 150 people in just 8 years and now taking naming rights over our stadium.
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Growing from an idea into a fully fledged business employing over 150 people in just 8 years and now taking naming rights over our stadium.
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Last week I chalked up a brand-new issue. An older resident relied on Google's AI results for accurate parking information in Wellington. The problem was the information Gemini provided was outright wrong, resulting in them receiving a ticket.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Why you should treat AI summaries ‘like a drunk uncle at the pub’
When you ask Google how accurate its AI overview is, its response doesn’t mince words.
www.stuff.co.nz
January 25, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Last week I chalked up a brand-new issue. An older resident relied on Google's AI results for accurate parking information in Wellington. The problem was the information Gemini provided was outright wrong, resulting in them receiving a ticket.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
A summer holiday at the campground is one of those quintessential memories that bonds so many of us Kiwi together.
The situation in Mt Maunganui cuts deep. I am hoping desperately for positive news.
The situation in Mt Maunganui cuts deep. I am hoping desperately for positive news.
In Wellington we’re seeing the shocking scenes further up the country, hoping for the best in the search for survivors, in awe of those helping on the ground, and thinking of every affected community and family. On days like this kiwis pull together, because we’re all in this together 💔
January 22, 2026 at 7:39 AM
A summer holiday at the campground is one of those quintessential memories that bonds so many of us Kiwi together.
The situation in Mt Maunganui cuts deep. I am hoping desperately for positive news.
The situation in Mt Maunganui cuts deep. I am hoping desperately for positive news.
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In Wellington we’re seeing the shocking scenes further up the country, hoping for the best in the search for survivors, in awe of those helping on the ground, and thinking of every affected community and family. On days like this kiwis pull together, because we’re all in this together 💔
January 22, 2026 at 7:20 AM
In Wellington we’re seeing the shocking scenes further up the country, hoping for the best in the search for survivors, in awe of those helping on the ground, and thinking of every affected community and family. On days like this kiwis pull together, because we’re all in this together 💔
Micromobility update 🛴🚲
Lime are joining the market from 1 March making it easier to find an eScooter or eBike in Pōneke.
Lime are joining the market from 1 March making it easier to find an eScooter or eBike in Pōneke.
January 22, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Micromobility update 🛴🚲
Lime are joining the market from 1 March making it easier to find an eScooter or eBike in Pōneke.
Lime are joining the market from 1 March making it easier to find an eScooter or eBike in Pōneke.
Feeling for an elderly constituent today. They've googled WCC parking restrictions, been given wrong information out of Gemini, acted on it and recieved a ticket.
January 21, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Feeling for an elderly constituent today. They've googled WCC parking restrictions, been given wrong information out of Gemini, acted on it and recieved a ticket.
Glad to finally see a politician with the guts to stand up and represent extraordinarily wealthy property owners with pools 💪
January 20, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Glad to finally see a politician with the guts to stand up and represent extraordinarily wealthy property owners with pools 💪
Wellington real-time train nap by Kea Design up and running. Off to sit on my desk tomorrow:
January 19, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Wellington real-time train nap by Kea Design up and running. Off to sit on my desk tomorrow:
We're closing Te Awe (to prepare for the return to Te Matapihi).
Hours are changing from Feb 2nd. Details 👇
Hours are changing from Feb 2nd. Details 👇
January 16, 2026 at 6:55 PM
We're closing Te Awe (to prepare for the return to Te Matapihi).
Hours are changing from Feb 2nd. Details 👇
Hours are changing from Feb 2nd. Details 👇
Unfunded government mandates cost councils collectively hundreds of millions of $ in NZ.
Both Labour and National have responsibility here but Labour have committed to ending this practice. If govt want to cap rates, they must do the same.
Both Labour and National have responsibility here but Labour have committed to ending this practice. If govt want to cap rates, they must do the same.
January 16, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Unfunded government mandates cost councils collectively hundreds of millions of $ in NZ.
Both Labour and National have responsibility here but Labour have committed to ending this practice. If govt want to cap rates, they must do the same.
Both Labour and National have responsibility here but Labour have committed to ending this practice. If govt want to cap rates, they must do the same.
RNZ doing the lords work here. Bloxham posted an incredibly defamatory post about one of their staff and for once he might just face the consequences of his actions. This is a repeated pattern of behavior that needs to stop.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
Controversial Wellington identity arrested over social media posts
The posts allegedly made serious claims about a Wellington man.
www.nzherald.co.nz
January 16, 2026 at 4:05 AM
RNZ doing the lords work here. Bloxham posted an incredibly defamatory post about one of their staff and for once he might just face the consequences of his actions. This is a repeated pattern of behavior that needs to stop.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
Absolutely wild privacy breach from booking.com. Recieved a scam message through WhatsApp with full details of an upcoming reservation yet no notification from booking.com that there has been a breach of customer data.
January 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Absolutely wild privacy breach from booking.com. Recieved a scam message through WhatsApp with full details of an upcoming reservation yet no notification from booking.com that there has been a breach of customer data.
It won't happen again 🙅♂️
January 13, 2026 at 5:51 AM
It won't happen again 🙅♂️
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Looks like government by 4chan isn't working out so hot.
January 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Looks like government by 4chan isn't working out so hot.
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"I don't mind where, as long as I'm Mayor and as long as I'm Mayor I don't mind where"
From a TV skit about him when he went from Mayor of Waitamata to Mayor of Invercargil.
Also, people talk about NZ's Mamdani, check out Shadbolt in the 80s and what he did to voter turnout.
From a TV skit about him when he went from Mayor of Waitamata to Mayor of Invercargil.
Also, people talk about NZ's Mamdani, check out Shadbolt in the 80s and what he did to voter turnout.
January 8, 2026 at 4:42 AM
"I don't mind where, as long as I'm Mayor and as long as I'm Mayor I don't mind where"
From a TV skit about him when he went from Mayor of Waitamata to Mayor of Invercargil.
Also, people talk about NZ's Mamdani, check out Shadbolt in the 80s and what he did to voter turnout.
From a TV skit about him when he went from Mayor of Waitamata to Mayor of Invercargil.
Also, people talk about NZ's Mamdani, check out Shadbolt in the 80s and what he did to voter turnout.
The most iconic local politician of my lifetime for sure. RIP to a legend.
January 8, 2026 at 4:20 AM
The most iconic local politician of my lifetime for sure. RIP to a legend.
🏊♂️🌡21.4 degrees. Beautiful.
January 8, 2026 at 3:43 AM
🏊♂️🌡21.4 degrees. Beautiful.
If the government introduces 'move on' orders, they must be married with an influx of social support otherwise they'll be little more than a band-aid.
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Ministers decide on ‘move on’ powers but keep decision secret
With homelessness surging and city centres under scrutiny, Cabinet has reached a decision on controversial “move on” orders - but are withholding the details for now.
www.thepost.co.nz
January 7, 2026 at 6:56 PM
If the government introduces 'move on' orders, they must be married with an influx of social support otherwise they'll be little more than a band-aid.
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
I've said it before and will say it again, Seton Nossiter Park is an absolute gem.
It's at risk of being substantially dug up and replaced with a 4 lane highway. NZTA have advised the Petone to Grenada Link will go through the reserve but detail of where is yet to be released.
It's at risk of being substantially dug up and replaced with a 4 lane highway. NZTA have advised the Petone to Grenada Link will go through the reserve but detail of where is yet to be released.
January 6, 2026 at 3:20 AM
I've said it before and will say it again, Seton Nossiter Park is an absolute gem.
It's at risk of being substantially dug up and replaced with a 4 lane highway. NZTA have advised the Petone to Grenada Link will go through the reserve but detail of where is yet to be released.
It's at risk of being substantially dug up and replaced with a 4 lane highway. NZTA have advised the Petone to Grenada Link will go through the reserve but detail of where is yet to be released.
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RIP Jules Radich. Former Mayor of Dunedin, re-elected to council just months ago. Sympathies to his family and friends. www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
Former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich dies
Dunedin city councillor and former mayor Jules Radich has died, following a heart attack.
www.odt.co.nz
January 4, 2026 at 2:31 AM
RIP Jules Radich. Former Mayor of Dunedin, re-elected to council just months ago. Sympathies to his family and friends. www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
Cautious optimism is the vibe for 2026.
Having our Civic heart beating again with Te Matapihi, City Gallery and council relocating nearby will be transformational.
Add in work at Reading, Amora and Band Rotunda too = more reason for optimism.
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Having our Civic heart beating again with Te Matapihi, City Gallery and council relocating nearby will be transformational.
Add in work at Reading, Amora and Band Rotunda too = more reason for optimism.
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Capital comeback: Is Wellington starting to find its spark?
The Post asked some of the city’s most recognisable residents if they felt a renewed sense of energy in the capital and what they hope to see in 2026.
www.thepost.co.nz
January 2, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Cautious optimism is the vibe for 2026.
Having our Civic heart beating again with Te Matapihi, City Gallery and council relocating nearby will be transformational.
Add in work at Reading, Amora and Band Rotunda too = more reason for optimism.
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Having our Civic heart beating again with Te Matapihi, City Gallery and council relocating nearby will be transformational.
Add in work at Reading, Amora and Band Rotunda too = more reason for optimism.
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Gotta get this NYE emo banger in before midnight:
December 31, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Gotta get this NYE emo banger in before midnight: