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plot of Govt GDP per capita vs Govt spend per capita. Quote from Judith's letter reads: 'Only by NZ becoming wealthier can we afford to spend more'

Damn, I read Judith's letter! I'll leave the politics to others, but, lord, the Govt spending stuff is REALLY BAD! I'll try and keep this short.
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]

Yep, saw Serj Tankian in Pac & Save Henderson. He's a lot shorter than I expected. Did not say hi

same....
I just assume it's a normal thing and don't ever bring it up to Dr.

I searched by author and found slightly different title. One copy in Wanaka
bookhub.co.nz/p/black-gold...

Its a NZ database that checks all local independent bookstores for any book you want. If your local doesn't have it, they can usually order it from someone who does.

have you checked BookHub.co.nz ?

I feel seen.

Election results

I thought Tasman voted yes for Maori wards?
www.tasman.govt.nz/my-council/a...

I think I may need to put sluggo into my post box

If I fail to collect the mail for one night, the snails eat all the corners. If I forget for longer, I may not have anything to collect

We are planning a trip to Europe next year. I am hoping to visit Brennan just because I remember that story - it was a favourite

HAPPY HAPPY Birthday! I loved turning 50. It gave me motivation to move more (gotta keep those joints working so they dont freeze up)

black and yellow weevil on a green leaf with long thin rostrum and very large foot pads

Big fan of this weevil's color scheme, pointy snoot, and huge feet!

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

Look at those feet!

Kiwi House Sitters Pet and House Sitting in New Zealand. We connect House Owners and House Sitters quickly, easily and affordably.

Have you looked at kiwihousesitters.co.nz

We must ALL join in ⬇️
#nzpol

Govt's pig welfare amendment bill is Orwellian doublethink Opinion from the University of Auckland: Govt's pig welfare amendment bill seeks to carve out an exception from the present law to specifically allow for otherwise unlawful regulations

Govt’s pig welfare amendment bill is Orwellian doublethink
The Government’s amendment bill regarding pig welfare seeks to carve out an exception from the present legislation to specifically allow for otherwise unlawful regulations
#nzpol

newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/07/g...

I am so excited to read about your experiences! We are planning our trip there next year. Please keep us posted!!!

Who could ever have imagined when I played a fictional rebel who joined the Resistance to oppose a criminal Authoritarian & wannabe King, it would be happening in real-life?

#TwentyfiveFortyseven

A series of clouds hang in the valleys of Riwaka hills

Dramatic low clouds in Riwaka this morning

it's actually both. I just set up a new EFTPOS for the business. Visa/Mastercard charge between 0.6 - 1.5% for each purchase, then the bank adds on a "fee" of between 0.66-1.72% depending on if the card is domestic vs international and present vs not present

Not a question, just a comment....

I mean, once it goes on sale for less than $50 in 10 years

So I can still buy Baulder's Gate 3 and not feel crushing guilt?

This is the rule I use too. So Carrot doesn't get covered much, but beans about a finger tip of soil over it.

Are you using the punga for mulch?

7cm is really deep for beans. You could dig down and see if they are trying to come up?
I'm heading to the store to get more pea seeds. I think I will do starters first this time.

Should only be a week or so. My peas were starting to come up but it looks like a bird (or something) ate them all.

You are amazing! Love your honesty

THIS SO MUCH!
I pay an average of 3% for all eftpos transactions to the bank. Then I pay for the eftpos machine rental. Then I pay for the connection between the machine and the bank. It's no wonder why business sucks