I'm confused by that stereotype because in my experience Wellingtonians walk super fast. But maybe I'm just slow.

One of the biggest culture shocks I had moving from Wellington to Auckland was seeing people use umbrellas. I had legitimately forgotten they were an option.

One of the biggest culture shocks I had moving from Wellington to Auckland was seeing people use umbrellas. I had legitimately forgotten they were an option.

"Only David Seymour can do that"

Stuff asked police if a bigger digger would be needed, but a police spokesperson advised after 11.15am that a “special tow truck” would be needed and that would take around an hour to arrive.

As a Little Yellow Digger stan I am so very happy with Stuff journalists right now.

The many dodgy claims behind the government’s major events fund Does anyone really believe that Robbie Williams wouldn’t have come to New Zealand without a taxpayer-funded sweetener?

The many dodgy claims behind the government’s major events fund

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Living Streets Aotearoa (or at least the Wellington branch) is going to be so annoying about this.

I think this is a really good idea. The years-long discourse about turning the golf course into housing was always pointless because of the Town Belt Act, but there is plenty of opportunity to use this green space for walking, cycling, or other forms of recreation.

Why Chrises run the country An in-depth study of New Zealanders with the name Chris.

The era of Chris power in New Zealand politics may be coming to an end.

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Incredibly funny bit from Chris Luxon to say "I don't comment on polls" after spending 3 minutes commenting on a poll.

I know a former CEO of a major New Zealand tourism and freight company who might be looking for a new job soon.

#RailNews: KiwiRail Director Scott O’Donnell has decided to depart the KiwiRail Board as a new venture will require him to spend more time in Australia, Chair Suzanne Tindal announced on Friday.

Good week/bad week: It was a bad week for the world In an unexpected twist, the US war in Iran may trigger regime change in New Zealand.

In an unexpected twist, the US-Israeli attacks on Iran may trigger regime change in New Zealand.

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thanks for helping out!

Why do student politicans gotta be like this? Fund Critic properly you muppets.

As @joelmacmanus.bsky.social says: If you value Critic Te Ārohi, tell OUSA.

Sign the Petition Save Critic Te Ārohi

Save Critic Te Ārohi - Sign the Petition! c.org/tZztmSV62Q

My favorite headshot that makes me look much better than I do in real life

Could not agree with this more!

Critic Te Arohi was crucial to my Dunedin experience and has been a springboard for NZ culture.

AN OPEN LETTER ABOUT THE FUTURE OF CRITIC TE ĀROHI.

overwhelmingly for

@joelmacmanus.bsky.social looking like a prophet already (simply by paying attention) with the 'National will do the bits that suit them but ignore pretty much everything else' take on the infrastructure report. #nzpol

Today, this apartment building in Wellington was approved for construction. Two years ago, it was illegal to build.

What changed? A group of 20-something YIMBYs campaigned for the council to change its zoning.

Soon this site will have 32 homes where previously there was one.

I definitely wouldn't say Bish is the problem with PC120

The government’s infrastructure plan points the blame at the government The National Infrastructure Plan, released today, sets out a vision for a more efficient, affordable future. But is infrastructure minister Chris Bishop willing to accept that he is part of the proble...

The National Infrastructure Plan, released today, sets out a vision for a more efficient, affordable future. But is infrastructure minister Chris Bishop willing to accept that he is part of the problem?

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Sure

The Epstein files and NZ: managers, models and the Kiwi billionaire A controversial billionaire, an esteemed professor, and two property managers are among the New Zealanders with links to the notorious sex trafficker.

A controversial billionaire, an esteemed professor, and two property managers are among the New Zealanders with links to notorious sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

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I someday hope to quit social media but I'm too addicted

Wellington has two genres of local news story:

1. Beloved local business closes
2. Outrage over the threat of a new business opening

Luxon opens election year without a spark The prime minister’s state of the nation speech failed to stir his own party faithful....

Luxon opens election year without a spark

Why Chrises run the country Joel MacManus presents an in-depth study of New Zealanders named Chris.

In which I present an in-depth study of New Zealanders named Chris.
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