Roland wants more effort out of his code clubbers 🇳🇿
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If you think you're dealing with an abuser, look for:
D - DENY any wrongdoing
A - ATTACK allegations and victim reputation
R -REVERSE
V - VICTIM
O - OFFENDER, so people ally to them and turn against the true victim.
D - DENY any wrongdoing
A - ATTACK allegations and victim reputation
R -REVERSE
V - VICTIM
O - OFFENDER, so people ally to them and turn against the true victim.
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"New Zealand saw a record number of citizens depart in the 12 months to September as a sluggish economy forces more people to look offshore for better paying jobs." www.straitstimes.com/asia/austral...
New Zealand citizens depart in record numbers as economy stalls
About 58 per cent of all citizen departures were to Australia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
www.straitstimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 AM
"New Zealand saw a record number of citizens depart in the 12 months to September as a sluggish economy forces more people to look offshore for better paying jobs." www.straitstimes.com/asia/austral...
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I know times are really tough but if you have any spare money please consider giving it to this māmā who is going through something unbearable givealittle.co.nz/cause/a-moth...
A mothers worst nightmare, grieving the loss of her three babies, tragically taken too soon.
A mothers unimaginable loss of her three babies, and a need for a community support.
givealittle.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I know times are really tough but if you have any spare money please consider giving it to this māmā who is going through something unbearable givealittle.co.nz/cause/a-moth...
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Why the fek aren't we doing this?
"Except for mānuka honey and peas, alternative crops were expected to be more profitable per ha than livestock."
"Profitability was predicted to increase by NZ$1.32 billion (Fig. 3), an increase of about NZ$6800/ha compared to average returns for livestock"
#nzpol
"Except for mānuka honey and peas, alternative crops were expected to be more profitable per ha than livestock."
"Profitability was predicted to increase by NZ$1.32 billion (Fig. 3), an increase of about NZ$6800/ha compared to average returns for livestock"
#nzpol
Exploring the role of high-value crops to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand - Regional Environmental Change
This study explores the potential benefits of transitioning from livestock farming to high-value alternative crops as a strategy for mitigating agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in New Zeala...
link.springer.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Why the fek aren't we doing this?
"Except for mānuka honey and peas, alternative crops were expected to be more profitable per ha than livestock."
"Profitability was predicted to increase by NZ$1.32 billion (Fig. 3), an increase of about NZ$6800/ha compared to average returns for livestock"
#nzpol
"Except for mānuka honey and peas, alternative crops were expected to be more profitable per ha than livestock."
"Profitability was predicted to increase by NZ$1.32 billion (Fig. 3), an increase of about NZ$6800/ha compared to average returns for livestock"
#nzpol
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My 77yr old dad just said to me that trump needs to shut down the Epstein files (worst kept secret) because the people implicated are so wealthy that the fiscal damage will hurt the (his) world more than being honest, transparent & accountable. I had/have no words.
#Humanity #nzpol
#Humanity #nzpol
November 16, 2025 at 7:09 AM
What a pair of fucking morons
Prize dunce Maurice Williamson has more influence over the Auckland region's transport now than ever.
Former Transport Minister shares speeding history in solidarity with Chambers
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers was caught speeding last week.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
What a pair of fucking morons
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Prize dunce Maurice Williamson has more influence over the Auckland region's transport now than ever.
Former Transport Minister shares speeding history in solidarity with Chambers
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers was caught speeding last week.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Prize dunce Maurice Williamson has more influence over the Auckland region's transport now than ever.
Just got some, looking forward to using them!
A loud week ahead w/ Metallica, Beastwars and Tool!
Don't shoot your ears along the way - remember, you can totally pick up some attenuators you've ordered online from me for speed & savings on postage!
Though, I'm sure I can courier them to you before Friday, too!
pocomoto.co.nz/product/atte...
Don't shoot your ears along the way - remember, you can totally pick up some attenuators you've ordered online from me for speed & savings on postage!
Though, I'm sure I can courier them to you before Friday, too!
pocomoto.co.nz/product/atte...
Attenuators - Best value earplugs in Aotearoa - Poco Moto
These are the best value earplugs you can find in Aotearoa! 'Earplugs' is not the right word here - strictly speaking, they're attenuators...
pocomoto.co.nz
November 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Just got some, looking forward to using them!
Heaps of everyday eateries closing while those supporting the govt survive IMO?
Luxon thinking Michelin will save our restaurants, in this economy that they created?
Why is anyone still surprised?
Luxon thinking Michelin will save our restaurants, in this economy that they created?
Why is anyone still surprised?
November 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Heaps of everyday eateries closing while those supporting the govt survive IMO?
Luxon thinking Michelin will save our restaurants, in this economy that they created?
Why is anyone still surprised?
Luxon thinking Michelin will save our restaurants, in this economy that they created?
Why is anyone still surprised?
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I really don’t know why this is so difficult to understand…especially for the perpetually angry NZF voters in the FB comment sections. 😂🤦♀️ #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
November 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I really don’t know why this is so difficult to understand…especially for the perpetually angry NZF voters in the FB comment sections. 😂🤦♀️ #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
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My 19yo daughter has been diagnosed with kidney failure, causing severe neuropathy in her legs and feet. She is no longer able to walk and has to spend about eight hours a day in ice water to raise the pain (not treat or manage, only reduces pain).
She is in severe pain. We can't get help. 1/3
She is in severe pain. We can't get help. 1/3
November 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
My 19yo daughter has been diagnosed with kidney failure, causing severe neuropathy in her legs and feet. She is no longer able to walk and has to spend about eight hours a day in ice water to raise the pain (not treat or manage, only reduces pain).
She is in severe pain. We can't get help. 1/3
She is in severe pain. We can't get help. 1/3
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www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Unacceptable that there's no appeal process open to users of these services. I don't know of another sector that doesn't have an ability to challenge decisions made.
Unacceptable that there's no appeal process open to users of these services. I don't know of another sector that doesn't have an ability to challenge decisions made.
Disability advocate has Facebook account shut down
The social media giant told Blake Forbes he breached its "community standards" but he suspects he was targeted for activism.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Unacceptable that there's no appeal process open to users of these services. I don't know of another sector that doesn't have an ability to challenge decisions made.
Unacceptable that there's no appeal process open to users of these services. I don't know of another sector that doesn't have an ability to challenge decisions made.
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A PSA for the holidays!
And for Kiwis, I recommend @pepperraccoon.com- very cool tees, badges, and more (they make great gifts for friends and whānau overseas!)
www.pepperraccoon.com
And for Kiwis, I recommend @pepperraccoon.com- very cool tees, badges, and more (they make great gifts for friends and whānau overseas!)
www.pepperraccoon.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A PSA for the holidays!
And for Kiwis, I recommend @pepperraccoon.com- very cool tees, badges, and more (they make great gifts for friends and whānau overseas!)
www.pepperraccoon.com
And for Kiwis, I recommend @pepperraccoon.com- very cool tees, badges, and more (they make great gifts for friends and whānau overseas!)
www.pepperraccoon.com
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Labour will repeal the Regulatory Standards bill.
November 13, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Labour will repeal the Regulatory Standards bill.
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"I know it's a bit of a political football, but it's not really a political issue to us. It feels more like an ethical, educational one." - school board chair.
Nearly 200 schools write to Education Minister Erica Stanford over removal of Treaty obligations
Some school boards made public statements reiterating their commitment to the Treaty.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
"I know it's a bit of a political football, but it's not really a political issue to us. It feels more like an ethical, educational one." - school board chair.
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Further fallout in wake of damning IPCA McSkimming report
McSkimming scandal fallout: Aviation boss ‘on leave’ following bombshell report
Former Police Deputy Commissioner Chris de Wattignar was criticised for his handling of concerns about his colleague. Now he’s on leave from another government agency.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Further fallout in wake of damning IPCA McSkimming report
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If you want some good news after McConaughey & Caine sold out to AI - Morgan Freeman, the man everyone loves to impersonate the most, says THIS about AI.
But you'll see the other headline A LOT more thanks to paid boosting by AI advocates. ✌️
But you'll see the other headline A LOT more thanks to paid boosting by AI advocates. ✌️
November 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
If you want some good news after McConaughey & Caine sold out to AI - Morgan Freeman, the man everyone loves to impersonate the most, says THIS about AI.
But you'll see the other headline A LOT more thanks to paid boosting by AI advocates. ✌️
But you'll see the other headline A LOT more thanks to paid boosting by AI advocates. ✌️
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I'm sure the 'tough on crime' govt will have them all in jail any minute now. That's how it works, right?
Revealed: The five senior officers at the heart of the McSkimming cover-up
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Revealed: The five senior officers at the heart of the McSkimming cover-up
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Revealed: The five senior officers at the heart of the McSkimming 'cover-up'
The IPCA report on the handling of the McSkimming case identifies a string of complicit senior officers. So who are they?
www.stuff.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 5:35 AM
I'm sure the 'tough on crime' govt will have them all in jail any minute now. That's how it works, right?
Revealed: The five senior officers at the heart of the McSkimming cover-up
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Revealed: The five senior officers at the heart of the McSkimming cover-up
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
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#SecretSantaAoNZ I’m lucky enough to be companion person to these two young dudes: Ngeru the Handsome (black nose) and Buddy the Mini Chonk. They’re five years old and joined us from the SPCA at four months as tiny, frightened scraps. Happily, they warmed up!
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
#SecretSantaAoNZ I’m lucky enough to be companion person to these two young dudes: Ngeru the Handsome (black nose) and Buddy the Mini Chonk. They’re five years old and joined us from the SPCA at four months as tiny, frightened scraps. Happily, they warmed up!
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This is an important read: the senior cops who didn't accept the way McSkimming was being protected and worked to bring him to account. I have a connection to police sexual assault investigators and they are good people. Andrew Coster, it turned out, was not. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Revealed: The senior cops who exposed the Jevon McSkimming police 'cover-up'
The watchdog that found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police also commended the work of several police staff who stood up. Here's who they are.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
This is an important read: the senior cops who didn't accept the way McSkimming was being protected and worked to bring him to account. I have a connection to police sexual assault investigators and they are good people. Andrew Coster, it turned out, was not. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Inside a 'cover-up': The top cops, the 'quasi investigation' and the officers who stood up
10:46 am today
Sam Sherwood, National Crime Correspondent
sam.sherwood@rnz.co.nz
#NZPol
Interesting long read, anonymity means coded names but I gather 2 women and 1 man played integral part in exposing this
10:46 am today
Sam Sherwood, National Crime Correspondent
sam.sherwood@rnz.co.nz
#NZPol
Interesting long read, anonymity means coded names but I gather 2 women and 1 man played integral part in exposing this
Inside a 'cover-up': The top cops, the 'quasi investigation' and the officers who stood up
"It doesn't take a rocket scientist… Jevon has tried to get rid of this by making a complaint," wrote one officer, "... this looks like a cover-up."
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Inside a 'cover-up': The top cops, the 'quasi investigation' and the officers who stood up
10:46 am today
Sam Sherwood, National Crime Correspondent
sam.sherwood@rnz.co.nz
#NZPol
Interesting long read, anonymity means coded names but I gather 2 women and 1 man played integral part in exposing this
10:46 am today
Sam Sherwood, National Crime Correspondent
sam.sherwood@rnz.co.nz
#NZPol
Interesting long read, anonymity means coded names but I gather 2 women and 1 man played integral part in exposing this
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Well, this story just got a lot fucking worse. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
Police bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails instead
Suppressions fall away to reveal full story about the downfall of deputy police boss.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Well, this story just got a lot fucking worse. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
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As a Muslim woman, adding yet another failure to the list
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 AM
As a Muslim woman, adding yet another failure to the list
So our apartment hot water tanks have crapped out. The body corp had received a guarantee of four more years life before replacement required. One boiler has to be manually restarted, the other has failed completely. Body corp and plumbers working furiously on fixing it.
November 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
So our apartment hot water tanks have crapped out. The body corp had received a guarantee of four more years life before replacement required. One boiler has to be manually restarted, the other has failed completely. Body corp and plumbers working furiously on fixing it.