Matt
@matteastnz.bsky.social
Into anything that gets me outdoors (fishing, diving, hunting, tramping etc etc). Enjoy BBQ, and the occasional pint while partaking in BBQ…long low n slow cooks are my favourite, more beer drinking time.
Actually, I clicked the link within that article…and yeah, not a great look. But I stand by the fact that if there’s a marine sanctuary, everyone should abide by it.
November 22, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Actually, I clicked the link within that article…and yeah, not a great look. But I stand by the fact that if there’s a marine sanctuary, everyone should abide by it.
Hate to say it, but Stuff are using some creative license there…he’s not quoted as saying that at all, they’ve just written it to appear that way. Clickbait at its finest sadly.
November 22, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Hate to say it, but Stuff are using some creative license there…he’s not quoted as saying that at all, they’ve just written it to appear that way. Clickbait at its finest sadly.
And you would think being a student city, they would embrace diversity, inclusion, culture and all that. And for the most part, when I lived there, it was ok. But occasionally a few of those rednecks emerge from the back blocks…so yeah, still a way to go🤷🏼
November 22, 2025 at 6:56 AM
And you would think being a student city, they would embrace diversity, inclusion, culture and all that. And for the most part, when I lived there, it was ok. But occasionally a few of those rednecks emerge from the back blocks…so yeah, still a way to go🤷🏼
We are risk of the ODI becoming the long form of the game 😬
November 22, 2025 at 6:05 AM
We are risk of the ODI becoming the long form of the game 😬
I didn’t see any signage alluding to that…and that wasn’t the basis for the protest. Allowing marlin and 19 other reef fish species to be sold by commercial fishers as bycatch was another one of the reasons (which means they would target them). Rec fishers are usually conservationist's.
November 22, 2025 at 5:51 AM
I didn’t see any signage alluding to that…and that wasn’t the basis for the protest. Allowing marlin and 19 other reef fish species to be sold by commercial fishers as bycatch was another one of the reasons (which means they would target them). Rec fishers are usually conservationist's.
Hmmm, and a lot of this relies on the fishermen accurately reporting their catch…and not tossing the bycatch overboard. But yes, seems like a lot of work for little gain.
November 22, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Hmmm, and a lot of this relies on the fishermen accurately reporting their catch…and not tossing the bycatch overboard. But yes, seems like a lot of work for little gain.
I wonder why they didn’t put their name to the story? Aside from the fact they seem to misunderstand tariffs…what harm could there be signing your name to it🤦🏻♂️
November 22, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I wonder why they didn’t put their name to the story? Aside from the fact they seem to misunderstand tariffs…what harm could there be signing your name to it🤦🏻♂️
It is, and if the Govt/Shane Jones thinks the Hauraki fishery is in such a great state, why do they even need this? That’s a question I wish someone would ask.
November 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
It is, and if the Govt/Shane Jones thinks the Hauraki fishery is in such a great state, why do they even need this? That’s a question I wish someone would ask.
We are almost at a point where seafood is cheaper than meat etc…which will put a lot of pressure on an already over fished ocean. But I think the beef with this law change is allowing commercial catch in reserves where nobody is currently allowed to fish. That’s what they are opposing.
November 21, 2025 at 11:31 PM
We are almost at a point where seafood is cheaper than meat etc…which will put a lot of pressure on an already over fished ocean. But I think the beef with this law change is allowing commercial catch in reserves where nobody is currently allowed to fish. That’s what they are opposing.
You have to go over the top, the road was closed after the quake I believe, but you can still cycle/walk it I think (it’s been a while since I was last down there though)
November 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
You have to go over the top, the road was closed after the quake I believe, but you can still cycle/walk it I think (it’s been a while since I was last down there though)
I still have mix tapes laying around from the early 90’s Rick Dee’s Weekly Top 40. So much more engaging then streaming services.
November 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I still have mix tapes laying around from the early 90’s Rick Dee’s Weekly Top 40. So much more engaging then streaming services.
That was me on Tuesday, absolutely knackered after that session, I went three rungs high, but ladder was side onto a fence so was secure enough, but an electric pole saw fully extended is hard work. My desk job ready body is not trained for that type of work🥵 (it was also a very hot day)
November 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
That was me on Tuesday, absolutely knackered after that session, I went three rungs high, but ladder was side onto a fence so was secure enough, but an electric pole saw fully extended is hard work. My desk job ready body is not trained for that type of work🥵 (it was also a very hot day)
💯 % chance he knew, he is/was part of the Police old boys club. Now he’s trying to hide behind his office…but we see you!
November 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
💯 % chance he knew, he is/was part of the Police old boys club. Now he’s trying to hide behind his office…but we see you!
Seems like a strange place to put them🤷🏼
November 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Seems like a strange place to put them🤷🏼
We just need everyone to not turn up…they can’t charge everyone, and at a minimum, they should pay minimum wage. I don’t feel any obligation to serve at that rate. I’m not a charity.
November 21, 2025 at 6:10 AM
We just need everyone to not turn up…they can’t charge everyone, and at a minimum, they should pay minimum wage. I don’t feel any obligation to serve at that rate. I’m not a charity.
I forgot to buy Cream Cheese today, so the smoked salmon will have to go on the crackers/bread naked. Oh the suffering.
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 AM
I forgot to buy Cream Cheese today, so the smoked salmon will have to go on the crackers/bread naked. Oh the suffering.
Good on them, but isn’t it a shame we have to wait in visiting rock bands to prop up our essential services because the Govt can’t be bothering pitching in (or at least sending the money where it’s needed…)
November 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Good on them, but isn’t it a shame we have to wait in visiting rock bands to prop up our essential services because the Govt can’t be bothering pitching in (or at least sending the money where it’s needed…)
I certainly can believe it!
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I certainly can believe it!
I’m old enough to remember when a whole load of National candidates promised to resign if they didn’t hit their targets. None of those targets have been hit, all of them are still there. They are class act liars…all of them.
November 20, 2025 at 7:12 AM
I’m old enough to remember when a whole load of National candidates promised to resign if they didn’t hit their targets. None of those targets have been hit, all of them are still there. They are class act liars…all of them.
Now I need to go pee…happens everytime!
November 19, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Now I need to go pee…happens everytime!
He will claim he is unaware, and he might be…but I can bet that the people pulling the strings in the background will be very aware.
a puppet master poster shows a hand holding a puppet on strings
ALT: a puppet master poster shows a hand holding a puppet on strings
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November 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM
He will claim he is unaware, and he might be…but I can bet that the people pulling the strings in the background will be very aware.
That’s a great idea, and not over the top pricing👍🏻
November 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
That’s a great idea, and not over the top pricing👍🏻