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'Stone cold killer' feral cats added to Predator Free 2050 strategy, Conservation Minister announces After initially suggesting feral cats stay out of the Predator Free plan, the government has done a U-turn, announcing they are now a target.

Big announcement for predator control.

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They're 'killing machines', wiping out native species. So why is it so hard to fight back against feral cats? Feral: How millions of feral cats are creating a 'bloodbath' across our native heartland.

www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/i... Grim but very good story by @kiwifarah.bsky.social on how absolutely awful introduced predators are. More trapping needed.

They're 'killing machines', wiping out native species. So why is it so hard to fight back against feral cats? Feral: How millions of feral cats are creating a 'bloodbath' across our native heartland.

Incredible story by @kiwifarah.bsky.social on a man’s mission to control feral cats in Fiordland

“He knows his idea won’t eradicate feral cats completely but each cat removed is another hungry predator gone.”

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FBI director gifted NZ police and intelligence chiefs 3D-printed guns The Police Commissioner was one of three people to receive a gift from Kash Patel in July.

Hey siri, what’s an appropriate gift? ….. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Extensive measures in place to manage KiwiRail director's conflict of interests KiwiRail's chair questioned the extensive conflicts of a newly-appointed board member, suggesting they would test his loyalty, documents obtained by RNZ show.

KiwiRail's chair questioned the extensive conflicts of a newly-appointed board member, suggesting they would test his loyalty.

O'Donnell is also one of the four directors of Dynes Transport Tapanui, which donated $20,000 to NZ First in July 2024.

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Nicotine lobbyists said Winston Peters was 'very powerful' and 'very industry friendly' Lobbyists for heated tobacco products identified the NZ First leader as "friendly". His party later delivered huge tax cuts for their products.

Philip Morris allegedly pitched draft legislation to NZ First as part of a lobbying campaign for its Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), according to documents released in litigation against a US vaping company. www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept... #NZPol

Thanks for that. Maybe the headline could have reflected better that it wasn't me scoring the progress, it's the government self assessment. Some interesting things in there. I did try to link and allude to contextual information.

Taxpayer funded satellite likely "irrecoverable" after losing contact with the ground A methane-tracking satellite which was given $29 million by the government has lost contact with the ground.

Should have put an air tag on it.
The persistent
@eloisegibson.bsky.social finally gets to the bottom of the methane satellite mystery. www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...

😆 Someone in the office suggested Gloomy Octopus sounds like the name of a old-school waterfront pub catering to dock workers.

'An atrocious idea' - outcry over taxpayer-funded octopus farming research Octopus are wild and solitary. Plans to farm them are therefore cruel, say animal rights advocates.

Fascinating story to work on - octopus farming - who would have thought it's a thing. Plus I learnt the common name for one of our octopus species is Gloomy octopus. www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...

Thanks, I’ll have a look. Our publishing system is finicky so not sure we will be able to rectify without breaking something else. Counting down to a replacement!

@kiwifarah.bsky.social so consistent about chipping away on the fast track law. Here's her latest.

Alcohol lobbyists given input on health policies, documents reveal Industry groups helped develop several initiatives about alcohol harm - including one on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

Booze lobbyists shape alcohol policy, documents reveal #NZPol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

In death, Olivia Podmore is finally seen by a system that failed her A harrowing inquest has revealed the disturbing truth about the Olympic cyclist's treatment within her sport.

Goddamn dust in my eye after reading Dana’s wrap of the Olivia Podmore coronial hearings. www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...

Quarrying company J Swap denied Supreme Court appeal to mine on QEII covenant land The land was protected by a covenant when J Swap bought it, but it wants to mine there anyway.

Another defeat in the long-running attempt to quarry QEII covenant protected land. www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...

Brutal Barkley Marathons this year. Nobody will finish five loops.

Best day ever to take an annual leave day. Barkley marathons has started.

OMG - great crop. Are you finding all chillies extra hot this growing season?

The ghost pepper looks so cute & benign.

Brought stuff from home to work today.

Five of the government's key targets are behind track or at risk of not being met, the latest update shows.
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Locals fear a fast-tracked sand mining plan will turn Bream Bay’s pristine beaches to mud A fast-tracked sand mining proposal is dredging up the painful past for local hapū members, who fear their voices will be ignored amid the rush.

Still following Fast-track this year. McCallum Bros has a project listed for sand mining in Bream Bay. #NZPol www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...

After

The work fridge has a printout of that exact tweet stuck to it. People taking it as instruction obviously 😂

Hideously badly packed dishwasher.

The work dishwasher this morning. I work with savages.

Why does it feel like everything's getting worse? There's a word for it It's sky-high grocery prices, public transport that barely gets you anywhere and Air New Zealand jacking up school holiday fares by 167 percent.

Feeling this piece from Richard Larsen about 'enshittification' www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Time to change out the fridge pic? John Richard Allen likely to take-over from Peter Boshier as Chief Ombudsman www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Is there such thing as a 'healthy' amount of alcohol? Let's not water this down. For many, alcohol and the good life just don't mix. But for those who just want to cut back, the question is: when does a tipple become a tipping point?

Lol.
"But if those options have you instantly reaching for the nearest cold one, there are, of course, other alternatives out there ..."
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Very bright sweatshirt.

Favourite op shop find of the summer. Should be appropriate for court reporting. 😂

Wellington on a good day 😂