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Reader. Ranter. Aggressively optimistic. Editor at Scoop.co.nz

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Covid hospitalisations climb as New Zealand enters new wave There’s been an increase in hospitalisations and in wastewater detections, and it’s expected to last another month or two.

Thanks to this article, I went from "I must get my booster before winter" to "I will get my booster this week". So today, between meetings, I went to my local pharmacy as a walk-in. The entire process (including the precautionary hanging around afterwards) took 15 mins. Get to it Kiwis #nz

04.03.2026 22:56 👍 56 🔁 23 💬 4 📌 1
The Rubbishers, 1962 | Humour | Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand The Rubbishers formed in 1962 and gave performances that were the nearest New Zealand had to the British satirical comedy revues of the time. Members of the group were (from left) Roger Hall, Jim Dela...

teara.govt.nz/en/photograp...

31.01.2026 23:32 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

From the repetoire of The Rubbishers.

31.01.2026 23:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Was part of a group singing this mid-60s banger (tune: The People’s Flag) at a marvellous event yesterday. Still on point.

31.01.2026 23:16 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0
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Oopsie NZ History Podcast · A documentary series about New Zealand ventures that didn’t quite go to plan — five tales of bold ideas, intrepid experiments, naked ambition, and mostly good intentions. Produced an...

Go here:
podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/o...

08.01.2026 20:36 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Really enjoying this series from my buddy Lewis, especially the musical creations. Nice to see former colleague Elle Hunt namechecked in Ep1 and @toddniall.bsky.social featuring in Ep2.

08.01.2026 20:35 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Feels like we picked a great time to finally start binging BORGEN.

06.01.2026 21:10 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

It’s hilarious. And a bit gory.

18.08.2025 03:20 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Also, I was part of the capacity crowd in The Embassy on Saturday night LOVING the NZFF Wgtn screening of THE WEED EATERS; an inspirational triumph of creative collaboration with technical chops that belie its budget. A paradigm shift for NZ filmmaking in so many ways. Demand a wide cinema release!

18.08.2025 02:55 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

After weeks of physical ailments that disrupted plans and required me to keep faith like Job, I’m feeling optimistic after today’s Maramataka forecast of “surging energy” to help me “be active, take notice and find ways to give back”. Let’s go!

18.08.2025 02:46 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I’m not a billionaire, dude. Sadly.

14.08.2025 21:11 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Fortunately I had just swallowed my coffee or there would have been nose spurts

02.08.2025 21:51 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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On National’s Bid To Steal Future Elections Other countries are expanding the ability of their citizens to vote. In Britain (from which New Zealand has long taken its constitutional cues) the franchise is being extended to 16-year-olds. In this...

If you haven’t read this already, please do so.
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL25...

30.07.2025 07:06 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Electoral Commission Enrol, check or update your details here.

Were you using this page?

enrol.vote.nz/app/enrol/#/...

30.07.2025 07:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I know of one person in Palmerston North who did not

30.07.2025 06:58 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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NEMA (National Emergency Management Agency) has issued a NATIONAL ADVISORY: TSUNAMI ACTIVITY following the M8.7 Kamchatka, Russia earthquake. Go to civildefence.govt.nz for more information.

30.07.2025 01:24 👍 19 🔁 22 💬 0 📌 4

If you joined #InternetNZ to stop the racists and free speech onion you’ve got 3 jobs to do. Vote in the election , register for the agm , attend the agm and know how to vote during it.

28.07.2025 09:37 👍 10 🔁 3 💬 3 📌 0

Wellingtonians might want to add this to their calendar.

www.solidarity.co.nz/new-zealand-...

24.07.2025 00:32 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Song 179: "Kick Out the Jams" by the MC5 (EXPLICIT Patreon-Only Version) | Andrew Hickey Get more from Andrew Hickey on Patreon

A reminder that the delicious explicit version is available exclusively to Patreon backers.

Sound f*cking good? Sign up here!

www.patreon.com/posts/song-1...

18.07.2025 17:15 👍 23 🔁 5 💬 2 📌 1
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RadioActive.FM | 88.6FM Worldclass and Worldwide since '77. Broadcasting in Wellington, NZ, on 88.6FM - and online, all the time, at radioactive.fm

Today from 4-7pm, the Roots & Culture show on Radio Active in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington "will be playing Mu's favourites on the show he co hosted & christened back in the day!"
www.radioactive.fm

20.07.2025 02:36 👍 12 🔁 12 💬 1 📌 0
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Sarah Free standing for regional council After much consideration, I’ve decided to run for the Regional Council in the October election. Wellington needs a strong champion to get value for our regional rates dollars, achieve greater tra...

wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=172376

19.07.2025 04:44 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Diane Calvert standing as a centrist mayoral candidate News release from Cr Diane Calvert I’ve decided to stand for Mayor of Wellington in the 2025 local election. Wellington is facing one of its most challenging and defining periods. The announcemen...

Here’s her disintermediated release:

wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=172364

18.07.2025 21:14 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Alex Baker for Mayor of Wellington | Support Sustainable Growth Today Discover Alex Baker's vision for Wellington: growth, environmental action and a productive council for a thriving city.

What do you think of Alex Baker?

alexbakerwellington.nz

18.07.2025 20:56 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Diane Calvert seeks mayoralty: ‘There needs to be a woman’s voice in there’ Exclusive: The Wellington City councillor recently ruled herself out of the race, but has pulled a surprise U-turn after what she describes as a “a fortnight of chaos”.

www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...

18.07.2025 20:30 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0

That was a good and valid question. It should have been answered.

17.07.2025 09:36 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Ofc she does ….

13.07.2025 10:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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1/200 S2E147 - It's a Shame About Ray — 1/200 We discuss the filthiness of right-wing discourse and strategy, particularly the latest targeting and smears by Ray Chung in Wellington. The ACT Party is moving openly further right, pulling NZ pol al...

It was this one. Your podcast is Stephanie’s 2nd favourite.

www.1of200.nz/podcast/1200...

13.07.2025 10:46 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thanks to @bootstheory.bsky.social on @1of200.bsky.social for the hat-tip on this ‘cast. Really good.

13.07.2025 10:38 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Including the books?

13.07.2025 00:46 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Murderbot

13.07.2025 00:43 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0