I've just discovered that my 12yo, who just came across a picture of Ronald McDonald, has no idea who he is or what he's about. Couldn't be prouder. 😊

History: capitalism is a ferocious steam-roller destroying any motivation to foster equity and a healthy planet.
Government: It's ok, I'm here now, to temper this slightly and support those with an actual conscience.
Winston Peters: no no no, we can't have that. www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

Winston Peters concerned about diplomacy?! www.1news.co.nz/2025/03/06/p...

Commemorating a beautiful Waitangi day at home here, by understanding the translations of our favourite Māori lyrics, and listening to this great RNZ podcast exploring the new documentary The Haka Party Incident - www.rnz.co.nz/.../20189729...
Toitū te Tiriti ✊

For anyone curious why David Seymour’s microphone was taken away, hear is the reason from the person who did it, Ngāti Wai chairperson Aperahama Edwards.
I have absolute respect for Aperahama & his actions. ✊🏻

www.tickaroo.com/e/FIdOsoHqeX...

I think this perfectly sums up how journalists in our country (NZ) are currently feeling about all the industry's continued job loses. (sound up) - www.facebook.com/reel/5222953...

Hmmm, I must say, it is tempting to suggest, of the last few days (weeks, months): this is capitalism.

Nicola Willis today pushing for more tourism (ie international flights), to boost nz's economy, ironically soars to new record breaking heights of disconnect in regards our clean green image.

Yes, I also go by the name of Davian Lorson (to those of my friends who might be curious to know if I'm here)

My brain makes stuff up all the time: dreams; biased reasoning; being drunk; being fooled by optical illusions; minor mental health based hallucinations. Unfortunately, though, my brain has let me down today.

I would love to suddenly become the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives right now. Just so I could resign in protest.