Kia ora e hoa mā. I'm pleased to announce that I'm coming out of retirement to take up the role of Chief of Staff role for the Green Party in Parliament (think Malcolm Tucker, Leo McGarry). I'm not moving away from Te Tai o Poutini, but just now going the process of setting up a 2nd home in Wgtn.

There’s a double rainbow! Everything is going to be okay

Before the tūī start trashing all the flowers! They have started to arrive but so far are mostly focused on chasing other birds away

And if you just won’t get time to submit before the deadline tomorrow lunchtime, a basic form submission is infinitely better than an acquiescent silence!

Are you, or do you know someone who be, interested in learning more or talking about Te Tiriti o Waitangi? Oh, and it's in Māwhera. Four evenings in May. I would love to see you there!

Ōpunake seems like a nice town

Couple of koroua grabbing some shade. Performances are awesome. Crowd is wonderful. Having a great day! Ngāti Whakaue FTW

Wellington proclaims its trans-ally status

That time of year again! Our street is 500m away from the CtC registration

Great to get the chance to speak at the Māwhera Treaty celebration today. Here’s the queue for the hāngi food