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  Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong has addressed National's continued insistence it will not work with the party. Wong says, "I don't believe him" Well, join the rest of us for the last 3 years. #NZPol

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  A notoriously stubborn agricultural waste product, rice husk is now being repurposed as a sturdy and resilient construction material. The US produces millions of tonnes of rice waste each year. Now people are building homes with it https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20261009-the-houses-made-from-rice-husks

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  IMO What really pisses people off the most is National Politicians (predominately. ACT a close second) continuously telling them they aren't productive enough. "We aren't productive enough" is apparently the main reason we are struggling to buy food, pay mortgages, rent,fuel.... People across Aotearoa New Zealand are working their arses off to keep afloat, but continuously being told their productivity is at fault. Nurses Doctors Small Business Owners Truckies...

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  Of course Luxon won't phone Qiulae Wong. Qiulae Wong will phone him. That's the worse case scenario on Nov 8th for NZ. The best case scenario is neither of them have any need to. #nzpol

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  Just in case we have other things to consider at the moment, we shouldn't forget this little fact. Local Government Amalgamation is on the back burner, not off any table, until after the election. #NZPol https://andrewdicksonnz.substack.com/p/yokelism-luxons-politburo-comes-for?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=ygikv

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  What is happening here. Where is the Kiwi! Trade me logo has changed from a kiwi to a cat? on my phone.

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  As one of 28 New Zealand accommodation providers to receive a Michelin Key, Paardekooper said industrial developments would put employment, tourism and that status at risk. "It's not just vacant land waiting to be developed. It's open space, it's natural quiet, it's dark skies, it's mountain and lake views... Mackenzie feels different, because of what's not here." She said the Mackenzie's location within a basin meant th...

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  Going to have a jamb with a friend today. We've been talking about doing something for two years! So packing in my old guitar, harps and a pile of songs on paper and soft fingers through lack of fretting anything and a couple of beers (to lubricate my vocals of course) and enthusiasm and my hat! This could be a lot of fun!

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  KiwiPower. Where we OWN our own power. Again! We got this. #NZPol #GreenParty #solar #vote #wegotthis #kiwiPower Greens promises to cut power bills and make solar more affordable with $980m 'KiwiPower' plan https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/751586/greens-promises-to-cut-power-bills-and-make-solar-more-affordable-with-980m-kiwipower-plan

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  NZ is good at training medical professionals but not good at retaining them. So we rely on overseas trained doctors especially to fill the need. My home town is attracting some top line professionals for our health services. It's a nice place to live. #healthcare #doctors #MedicalProfessionals #Timaru When the small South Island town of Timaru and its cluster of US doctors hit the front page of the Wall Street Journal last week, it highlighted New Zealand's dependence on o...

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  The next best reason to tick Green Party come November. The first best reason we know already. #nzpol #energy #ev #vote #GreenParty EVs could 'reshape' the entire energy system - report https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/environment/595811/evs-could-reshape-the-entire-energy-system-report

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  We had a leader once. Thank you Jacinda and congratulations to you and the makers of Prime Minister. https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/screens/movies/ardern-documentary-prime-minister-wins-emmy-award

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  Good morning New Zealand! (that's us)

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  Gumboot ruler is how we do it here. This makes far more sense in measuring rainfall than how many Olympic Swimming pools ( there aren't many Olympic Swimming pools around here) Good on ya metservice.

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  Stand in front of the nation and say it PM Luxon. Someone or something? is in your office on The Kings Birthday saying we are all sweet and we're still on track! Where the fuck are you! #nzpol #pm #nuclear #nznuclearfree Nuclear free status changes not on the table, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's office says https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/596942/nuclear-free-status-changes-not-on-the-table-prime-minister-christopher-luxon-s-office-says

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  Had a video call with my daughter today. About 5 mins in, a message appeared on my phone that her phone battery was low and we may lose contact soon. So what else is WhatsApp siphoning from her and probably both our phones, while in a call. Am I worrying about nothing out of the ordinary/ shouldn't be concerned/ it's all encrypted/ just the way it works boyo, here?

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  Nats change their mind like the weather. But it is the weather after all being the subject matter to funding a bloody LNG terminal that no one wants. Nicola has a billion dollar contingency pot that might just be the ticket they decide on. ( Auckland volcanoes are on hold for another year) November 7th is a big day for NZ. We actually get a say. #NZPol #VoteThemOut #justvote

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  A walk along a beach brings perspective at times. Just hang in there.

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  Going to be an interesting day. A prop plane Timaru to Wellington. A jet plane to Auckland. A bus to a train to Britomart, Te Ara Tahuhu. A walk to the ferry terminal. A ferry to Waiheke Island. I think the forecast is all good. Tally-O! #planes #trains #buses #ferry

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  A Facebook link. Couldn't fit it here as text Tesla's Obituary. Most inventors are humble geniuses. He seemed to be one. https://www.facebook.com/groups/276295916990845/permalink/885120196108411/?sfnsn=mo&ref=share&mibextid=VhDh1V

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  Herd of eels?