You must turn it off for each video. There is no universal setting.

And the implication that ppl can just dip into their kiwi saver every 3 months is quite frankly astounding

The Brits appear ready to shame the US news media into covering this, distracted as they are by gazing at their own navels ...

Between now and the election, I do not want to see the media focussing on how badly Luxon is managing his caucus. I want to see them writing about how appallingly Luxon's government is managing the country.
#nzpol

You know what’s not a good look, RNZ pandering to a ‘kiss my arse or I won’t talk to you politician” by not discussing the bigotry and racism pouring out of his Party (NZF) that’s emboldened threatening and frightening behaviour towards the NZers of Indian descent and newer Indian immigrants. #nzpol

More than a ‘posh picnic’: Why Sam Neill is right to question the mine OPINION: How have we reached a point where people proudly claiming they've never been to Central Otago are having their say on a new gold mine there.

“Tailings dams are a toxic time bomb that pose one of the greatest risks to their surrounding environment and the people who depend on that environment for their livelihoods.”

Screenshot of a tweet by Leading Report (@LeadingReport) briefly noting that the BBC is alleging the Trump administration may be engaging in insider trading. No image or video is embedded.

Ya think?

Single-panel cartoon showing a woman saying "It's raining men." Facing her is a man saying "Not all men."

What was a significant factor of the end of WWI? Ah well, prob doesn’t matter.

'Urgency' needed over climate adaptation funding, Insurance Council says But the climate minister says decisions on cost-sharing arrangements are "complex" and won't be made until after the election.

Public rejection of National Party grows as lack of plans hits home! NZ Minister Watts admits no plans to work out who will pay to protect or move communities threatened by climate hazards, despite pleas of Insurance Council
"severe weather's not going to wait"
#NZpol
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Image 1. Museum photo of a cream coloured Japanese women's coat in silk and wool, seen from behind. The coat is to mid-calf, cut fairly straight, with very large full length sleeves in a traditional style. The principle design element is an embroidered (?) peacock, covering the full back of the coat. Its body sits across the upper back, with its tail feathers sweeping down to the hem. Its head and neck extend into the right sleeve, and further tail feathers in the left.

Coat by Takashimaya, Japan, 1900

A long time since I've posted anything Japanese. This is a beautiful coat. The detail of the peacock is incredible - more pictures attached in the linked post. Always a fan of these very large sleeve ends too.

1/2

#fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #TheMet

Not once in my life ever

Could always be worse, I guess

“Funding for resilience needs to not be a 'marketing exercise': Luxon”

When our 6pm news (largely watched by older viewers) fails to point out what this govt has done to plunge us into a far worse situation re; climate resilience/adaptation, it is a total failure of the 4th estate. Imho. #nzpol

Christopher Luxon dressed as a pirate 🏴‍☠️

We are the CEOs that don’t say a peep

#WouldWear

Queen Elizabeth II was born in London #OnThisDay in 1926. She wore this Norman Hartnell designed crinoline-skirted, belted blue gown with a matching bolero jacket for her sister Princess Margaret’s wedding to Antony Armstrong-Jones in 1960. Royal Collection Trust. #royalfashion #fashionhistory

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Screenshot from The Guardian describing Christopher Luxon as "embattled".

It's official. He's embattled. #nzpol

We’re not there yet

Lovely thank you 😊

Media personality Duncan Garner pleads not guilty to driving charge Duncan Garner was charged after he drove while suspended in March.

crazy how it's news that somebody justifiably told this guy to fuck off but not news that he's out there driving on a suspended licence.

The loaves look fantastic, which recipe do you use for them?

Unsure but it would trigger by-elections just before the big elections which would be pricey and given the current environment they wouldn’t want to risk losing a single seat

COVID vaccines tied to less hospital care, long COVID, and economic burden

"COVID vaccines tied to less hospital care, long COVID, and economic burden."

"People vaccinated against COVID in Germany in 2023 experienced reduced hospitalization rates, fewer long-COVID diagnoses, and lower all-cause mortality than those who weren't vaccinated, according to a new study"

I love the fact that he can’t fire his disgruntled electorate MPs (but prolly thinks he can). Would love to be a fly on the wall when that’s explained to him

Embattled New Zealand prime minister survives leadership vote and blames media for ‘soap opera’ Christopher Luxon says caucus meeting ‘clearly’ proves he has party support ahead of November national election

Luxon finally getting that international profile he's always craved #nzpol

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Now resorting to the only in absolute emergencies Lady Grey tea. The flavour is all wrong but it’s all I’ve got 🙁

New Zealand Firms Gloomy as Iran War Hits Costs, Profitability New Zealand businesses expect to fire workers and reduce investment as the Middle East conflict drives up costs and hits profitability, according to a new business survey.

New Zealand businesses expect to fire workers and reduce investment as the Middle East conflict drives up costs and hits profitability, according to a new business survey.

Yet National, NZ First & ACT are still trying to claim there's no impact

When Your Daughter is Kidnapped by ICE David Farrier's Webworm talks to Betty Wihongi, whose Kiwi daughter Everlee got kidnapped by ICE at LAX after a trip to New Zealand.

i talk in-depth to betty wihongi, whose kiwi daughter everlee got kidnapped by ICE at lax. full audio, and article, here (no paywall, no ads - please RT): www.webworm.co/betty/