Emma Ricketts
emmaricketts.bsky.social
Emma Ricketts
@emmaricketts.bsky.social
Explainer reporter, Stuff
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October 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Oops, Monday brain hitting on that last one. Correct link here: www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
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October 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
And, finally, the Dixon St flats. More specifically, do rights of first refusal granted under Treaty settlements mean iwi can simply buy up government land for less than market value?

I'll give you a sneak peek: no.

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October 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Someone told me there's tons of jobs out there and you're just lazy. I asked some young people if they agree

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October 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Not on my bingo card for 2025, but I might actually understand government debt now?

Unforeseen result: huge engagement from readers. Who knew this was such a hot topic

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October 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
First up, I had to download Roblox to finally understand what it is. My conclusion? I'm older than the targeted age group and I can't say I get it. Also, watch out for your kiddos online

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‘Predators’ and shock bills: Roblox looks like harmless fun but Kiwi parents say it’s not that simple
Parents raise concerns about predators and addiction, but Roblox says platform has rigorous safety features.
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October 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Reposted by Emma Ricketts
“In fact, turnout in Wellington’s last local government election was 45.4%, higher than the national turnout of 42%. It was in Auckland’s last local government election where turnout was 35.4%.”

www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Luxon is ‘punching down on Wellington’, mayor says
Christopher Luxon made some comments about local government, and Wellington in particular, which its mayor Tory Whanau has rejected.
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May 28, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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April 17, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Not a typo! 🤦🏼‍♀️
April 17, 2025 at 3:53 AM