"New rules are forcing people to sell homes they'd prefer to keep"

Yes, that is what the new rules were introduced to do. System working as intended.

Your AI flyer looks like shit

That’s good because I can’t explain who he is

Chicken tikka masala is the one invented in the UK. Butter chicken (murgh makhani) is from South Asia

God that looks like bliss, perfect temperature range

Very pleased about this and looking forward to a joyride or two!

I look forward to spotting the trains in testing through Vic Park in the coming weeks

*rushes in *

Australind train service set to return between Perth and Bunbury, set to formally resume from Monday, 29 June 2026.

www.wa.gov.au/government/m...

@drdrehistorian.bsky.social

Just remembered to check this! Afraid to say the one index entry for Kawerau is not relevant to your interests (I have the 2nd edition, if it matters). On a quick flick through chapter 3, "The Structural Basis", there also doesn't appear to be an unindexed mention why it was left separate

I was going to say a demonstrable example of progress in human history is Carlton no longer being good but I am prepared to restore their abilities if it means multiple Essendon flags per decade

new tshirt

Aw damn, sorry to hear this. I was looking forward to voting for a mutual!

Oh man what a pie 🫡🫡

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Academics: If I research and publish for years I might end up with 1 or 2 articles that are so ground breaking that they make it into top journals in my field.

University managers: Great. So just publish those then. But also, more often.

I gotta say some of the folks there have really turned into social media punishers too, people who used to be insightful posters now just screaming "grr Albo!" all the time

22% of people living in bliss

Incredible he didn't even start the presser with "First I want to recognise... and pay tribute to... But now, the reason you're all here..."

The Nats came to a bedraggled Wellington just to talk about themselves and needed a formal motion to check if their leader really did have enough support to be leader, what a total gift if you’re their opposition. Just sit back sipping your champagne and let the recriminations ensue

That sound you can hear are the champagne corks popping in the NZ Labour caucus

Putting away my klaxon, dusting off my “you beat an empty chair, cool story bro” placard from the dying days of the Abbott era

Readying my “it is On” klaxon just in case, you know

Politics expert here! This isn’t funny. Politicians only do this when the party is VERY distressed!!

Delighted to know that Chris Luxon:
- has his party behind him
- his MPs are “fully backing” him
- “100% confidence in the PM”
- “full support”

It’s like they’re ambitious for him or something. Famously, making all those statements in the media is what a healthy leadership looks like.

Have you seen if Graham Bush gives an explanation in his book Local Government in NZ? If not, I think I have a copy and if so can check in a few hours

Oh no, I don't need this game, I need to do this for real

So long as the book's good, I scarcely notice where I am

Fancy doing a funded PhD in the Business History field?

We are looking for someone to work on some business archives donated to the @uoyborthwick.bsky.social by the #Fairtrade pioneer Robin Murray. More details below!

www.york.ac.uk/business-soc...

That whinging is funny given the outcome was that her margin grew larger

I totally reckon she's a flight risk. Wonder if she gets even halfway through the term without quitting the party or parliament entirely