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Kirkiriroan gully dweller & airbnb valet. Possessor of a lovely black ebike. Serial rider of te Awa. My other car is a boat. Sinistre opinionator of things political.

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This is a pitch that's noticeably absent from Aotearoa's major media companies. And you know what? If you're a journo and this ISN'T why go to work in the morning, you're part of the problem.

Penk’s axing of the new insulation regulations is really about local manufacturers suppliers and builders being able to continue installing late 20th century un-thermal break aluminium joinery with substandard glazing units into new homes.

PM Luxon's negotiating skills in DC were so good he got us signed up to a US military alliance against our largest trading partner.

PM Luxon's USA visit had strong 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐝𝐚𝐲 vibes.

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Funny how sometimes, without deciding to, you just stop doing something that was a constant in your life, like smoking weed, or giving a fuck about rugby.

Just caught up with the 'Covid in the peloton' murmurs at the Tour de France. Bummer.

That time when our A-lister PM met POTUS

Much happier with this layout.

PM Christopher Luxon's junket to Washington brought back memories...

So what WERE Luxon's KPIs for his Washington junket other than sending home videos of himself? Genuine question.

Meanwhile, PM Luxon thinks his trip to Washington is just a series of handshake photo opps lol

Great story. www.theguardian.com/football/art...

‘The beginning of two legends’: Messi photos with baby Lamine Yamal go viralwww.theguardian.com When Joan Monfort took photos of Lionel Messi with a baby for a charity calendar almost 17 years ago, both subjects were destined for fame

Tautoko Wiremu! Ngati Wairere are the guardians of Kirikiriroa & I for one am truly grateful. www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/3503...

The Waikato Timeswww.waikatotimes.co.nz

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Thousands in the streets of Paris celebrating and cheering “no pasaran” or "They will not pass” as the far right falls out n France’s election. Just absolutely amazing scenes tonight across France as they fight the fascists back. Now it’s our time to be brave and come together to for a united front.

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Some good things happening in the world today, celebrate them hard folks

French political parties continue to ringfence The RN and have the good sense to say "no fucking way are we getting into bed with cookers & nazis & racists" and that's why they're not going to have a Govt like the one we've got here, sigh.

"A spokesperson said PM Luxon intends to phone around state schools at 4kg each day to make sure everyone is reading and righting."

Just finished the full ITV delayed coverage of Tour de France stage 9 AND HOLY GUACAMOLE BATMAN what a stage!

Also to note: if National was a French party it would be part of the centre right bloc, & not chummying up with the RN.

The French parliamentary system is great inasmuch as in the second round, voters are in no doubt which bloc they’re voting for. Unlike Aotearoa where people who voted National apparently had no idea they were electing a Govt dominated by the far right. #nzpol

Yes, the French election IS a geopolitical event (F.1) But not a clean victory unfortunately (F.2) Regardless, allez les Front Populaire!!

Not a hotshot reporter, but even I can see the headline in this Stuff story is just plain wrong. Maybe get the headline writer to READ THE DAMN STORY?

Today's column from David Slack is wonderfully evocative of the gentle pleasures & interactions you can get from simply getting on a bike and pedalling. subslack.substack.com/p/strangers-...

Strangers and otherssubslack.substack.com Sunday column from the road

7 stages into the Tour de France, and really happy with the winners so far. How about you? Also who are your pet stage winners from here on in? Me?…one for Wout, one for Matteo, something for Primoz. And Pog on the top step in Nice.

Just found this wonderful place while I was researching tomorrow's Tour de France stage. What a fantastic place to stay on a cycle touring holiday. And 1€ a night! campingmadriniacus.over-blog.com/2020/06/bonj...

Bonjour - Camping Madriniacuscampingmadriniacus.over-blog.com Le Madriniacus Aire de c amping au jardin Bivouac sécurisé pour randonneurs cyclistes ou pédestres A proximité de la véloroute du canal de Bourgogne (200 mètres) pour campeurs itinérants non motorisés 🦊 ni accompagnés d’animaux ( âne , chien , chat, perroquet,...

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** watched a netflix documentary once and now I've been streaming Tour de France stage 3 for 5 hours **

Biniam Girmay's win on stage 3. That really was something.

This short & sharp preview of the Galibier section of tomorrow's stage is a great watch. And yes, Alberto Contador still looks great on a bike. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVrE...

Tour de France Stage 4 Preview: Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard battle on the Col Du Galibier 😮‍💨www.youtube.com 🇫🇷 Watch EVERY stage of the Tour de France 2024 live and on-demand on @discovery+, @eurosport & MAX 🚴‍♂️News and coverage from the #1 sports destination a...

TLDR There are no "big changes" happening with drivers' tests. The Govt is simply BRINGING IN NEW CHARGES. Please tell me why the media gives these bozos such an easy ride?

A couple of weeks ago I learned that Chinese gay & lesbian couples travelling to Aotearoa to get married is a 'thing'. The new found knowledge makes me happy.