Terry Baucher

Photo from Cheltenham Beach with swimming raft in foreground, whitecaps in centre and a trawler crossing before Rangitoto in the background. 7.22 am ISO 125, F2.4 1/50s

Mōrena whanāu, really blowing an Easterly on Cheltenham Beach this morning as a trawler passes Rangitoto. Rain ahead later no doubt. Kia pa to rā!

It appears to be a great shock to the UK Government when people living outside the UK attempt to make contact.

For example: to confirm online registration with HM Revenue & Customs they will mail you a one time code which you must enter within one week. SMH

I don't expect much from Peters and Seymour, but to see Simeon and Luxon blatantly politicising the 2nd Covid report is disgraceful.

Dr Ayesha Verrall is right, they are desperate.
#NZPol

Many people reckon Simeon Brown should have asked more questions about the risks of his mandatory higher speed limits in neighbourhoods, around schools & on dangerous highways — evidence that was readily available to him at the time, and that continues to accumulate in the form of injuries & deaths.

The National Party's Facebook ads about the Covid Inquiry report are absolutely shameful. Cherry-picked lies and they're posting them over and over again #nzpol

I don't think it's unfair to view it as a bit of a test for the gallery to see how they report on the political reaction to Covid Royal Comm report.

They have the report. They can see and say what it says. Very possible to report objectively on the accuracy of political reaction.

Kind of ridiculous having to talk about it, but if anything it showed Labour prioritised what they said they would - lives, health and economy. Oh well.

Current NZ coalition messaging:

"The recovery from the economic downturn caused by our incompetence has been set back by the actions of a US president whose policies we completely support." #NZpol

I must admit I'm surprised at how little the Royal Commission gave to vaccine opponents, some of whom saw this process as the thing that would vindicate them. Can't get much clearer than this.

Time to pass a law that any party spokesperson of media outlet that opines with hindsight reckons on pandemic management has to show this chart in the background at all times #nzpol

The Phase 2 report's out www.covid19lessons.royalcommission.nz/reports-less... Inter alia, it flags how mis/disinfo significantly impacted NZ's pandemic response. Both undermined efficacy of vaxx campaign and implementation of lockdowns, contributing to a measurable decline in public trust. #nzpol

Indeed. Also the Gallery continue to give Luxon & Willis a free pass on the running of the economy.

Photo of a purple pair of child's Crocs overlooking Cheltenham Beach in the foreground as sun rays break above the clouds in the background. 7.21 am ISO 20 F1.8 1/417s

Mōrena whanāu a somewhat forlorn pair of Crocs awaits the sunrise on Cheltenham Beach. Kia pa to rā!

Me

Mine in today’s @newyorker.com

Gold! 😂😂😂

A filthy ute covered in dirt with the words scribbled Bye bye Luxon

Meanwhile
THAT PICTURE from this morning
Bye Bye Luxon

Photo of sunrise over Brown's Island in background with reflection of clouds on low tide in foreground. 7.18 am ISO 20 F1.8 1/714s

Mōrena whanāu amazing how the sun rises every day even after a catastrophic sports result (yeah, I'm sore about the cricket). Still, I guess we should enjoy this 'Indian Summer' whilst we can. Kia pa to rā!

I love you Jimmy

#cwc20

Thanks

"...oil filled rain" Bloody Hell - that is an environmental catastrophe

They really do hate him eh?

Over on the former bird site, Bryce Edwards (not everyone's favourite analyst) has written a very interesting analysis of the various polling companies and their links to National/Labour other lobbyists. Well worth a read & his concerns about non-disclosure are valid.

x.com/bryce_edward...

You've got to be kidding me...

RNZ is at it again so here are some pertinent facts about pensions. #nzpol

Herald on Sunday's letter of the week. It concludes "Christopher Luxon may not be electoral gold dust but it is Nicola Willis who is the millstone around the National Party's figurative neck."

The Ghost of Collins past😀 Top work from @rodemmerson.bsky.social

(Love the Air New Zealand koru tattoo)

Photo of person in foreground crouching to take a photo as the sun rises over Brown's Island in the background. 7.14 am ISO 25 F2.4 1/521s

Mōrena whanāu, the sun rises over Brown's Island as a photographer at Cheltenham Beach crouches to capture the moment. The seagulls seem to have seen it all before. Kia pa to rā!

@ournewhomecoach.bsky.social

I believe you were a previous victim of Seppos Butting In?

bsky.app/profile/drdr...

I see NZ has supplied the latest edition of "American posters on Bsky don't realise other countries exist and have elections"