Shannon Thomas

X: Why are so many organisations leaving? Many organisation have recently announced that they will no longer be posting on their X accounts.

Twitter/X: Organisations, inc media outlets, locals councils, and charities have chosen to no longer post on the platform as it "really flew in the face" of their values. Remaining on the platform poses a "serious risk of reputational harm".

Hope few #NZ orgs remain. 👀

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My cat is smarter than my teenagers. She turns up for dinner every night at 7pm sharp when the family meal is served, and goes to eat from her bowl. My boys need to be told that dinner is ready, and when you knock on their bedroom door, they’re like “wut??” - every single night.

“Fan” is probably a strong word but I don’t complain about it because I do complain about the cold (despite being Canadian) and I reckon you can’t have it both ways.

Escarpment Te Ranga

Middle Bay

Top of “the staircase” heading to Front Bay Hut

Sunset from the hut

…accomodation is comfy and luxurious, food is all prepped and healthy (and plentiful!), bags are transported. You literally only have to worry about the walking part. I did this one on my own but there were 5 other women on the same trek. The solitude was soothing for the soul.

Nuku walk, day 1 looking across the station

Me, hot and sweaty, at a morning tea stop

Ngararahae Stream

Arriving at Back Bay Hut

Another adventure, this time on the Nuku Walk in King Country - 30km over 2 1/2 days. At risk of sounding like an NZ tourism advert, I’m onto a very good thing with these private walks.

Love the colour choice!

I thought maybe it was a parody account. But no.

I thought it was just my very Canada-oriented social media feed but it turns out everyone’s talking about Mark Carney. 🤩🇨🇦

I’d like to see a Women’s Black Clash. Black Ferns and White Ferns, let’s make it happen!

Hauraki Rail Trail

Owharoa Falls

Karangahake Gorge

Towards Te Aroha

Day 3: Waihi to Te Aroha… what a beautiful backyard we have in the Waikato. #kikorangi

Through farmland, hubby with bike

Karangahake tunnel

Lunch stop,Waikino

Me @ Waihi station

Day 2: Thames-Paeroa-Waihi
Stunning day, beautiful riding
58km done by 1pm
#kikorangi

Ready to depart, leaving Kaiaua

Hubby on the trail

Tackling the Hauraki Rail Trail (with power assist)

Think it was released January 1. Tom Hiddleston doing all the chat shows.

I’m re-watching The Night Manager Series 1 in preparation for Series 2 coming out, and am realising that Jonathan Pine / Tom Quince / Andrew Birch didn’t actually do much night managing.

How much of that Californian economy relies on selling stuff to the rest of America tho?

I’ll never forget our first summer in the North Island, we went to Hahei and were surrounded by Wellingtonians. I was aghast that so many people would drive so far to camp. But I’ve come to understand that the lower North Island is not so blessed with lovely beaches.

Cliff top walk above Piha looking south to Manukau Heads

Mercer Bay Loop - one of my all time favourite walks but absolutely heaving with people this morning. Everyone taking advantage of a bit of sunshine this morning!

Selfie with my home made paper “#1 best mum award ❤️❤️”

I once muttered something to that effect under my breath after a similar day… my youngest then ran off and made this. Very sweet. 🥹

It is! And that’s an impressive distance to run.

Wakaaranga Creek? Farm Cove Rotary Walkway

I’m focused on being grateful it fell away from the house 🏡

Tree branch down through the fence

Whoopsy - bit windy in Tamaki Makaurau today.

Selfie at the Sign of the Kiwi

Christmas with the Christchurch whānau and a Boxing Day walk in the Port Hills

"Since they are Canadian, I would not rule out treachery" kinda sums up 2025.

Mr 18, over desert tonight, said his friends think it’s strange that we sit down as a family to have dinner together every night. But also how much he appreciates it. Is no one doing this anymore? It’s been something important to our little family unit and I’m so glad we still do it.

With the announcement of the Indian FTA this week I’ve already had to dodge immigration discussions with my in laws and it’s not even Christmas Day yet.

Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.

Made it to Parakiore, the new pools in Christchurch - amazing facility and great value for money, but a wee bit of advice: you need to book the slides in advance! Boys loved the drop slide. I loved having a whole lane and most of a pool to myself for an hour. 🏊🏼‍♀️
Meri Kirihimete! 🎅 🎄

Selfie at the lookout over Lyttelton port

Inside Sumner cave, a respite for feet burnt on hot sand

My boys at Sumner beach

Touring Lyttelton and Sumner Beach with my boys today #ChristchurchChristmas

Footloose

Rebellion against religious overreach. I’m liking this one very much.