Wellington mayor Tory Whanau gives valedictory speech

Wellington's outgoing mayor used her valedictory speech to call out the government and some of her colleagues.

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It was the start of Hamilton Book Club last night, went to hear some amazing panellists, and of course I came home with these!
#books #wahinetoa #readingtime
'Believe in you, believe in me, believe in Māori': Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp dead at 50

The Te Pāti Māori MP had taken leave from Parliament last year, following a diagnosis of kidney disease and recently celebrated her birthday.

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Finally made time to watch Carole Cadwalladr's recent TED talk about the rise of the “broligarchy”, the tech executives who are working to dismantle democracy and enable authoritarian control across the globe. I can't imagine the impact that her investigative work and the resulting impact and trauma in her personal life. Take 18 mins to listen to this
#wahinetoa.

This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like - Carole Cadwalladr
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This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like | Carole Cadwalladr | TED

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NZ Olympic team: men 99, women 98
NZ gold medals: men 1, women 7

#aotearoa #wahinetoa

Jalapeño raspberry jam on the go today… one of the hottest summers I’ve experienced in a while and casual 34 degrees on station today. The light breeze isn’t offering any reprieve.

120kg of plums, another 30kgs of peaches and I haven’t even thought about the pickling and preserving of the laden vege garden.

#homesteading #singlemom #survivalism #nz #station #farmers #farming #wahinetoa #sheepandbeef #growyourown #selfsufficient

Last night I sat in awe amongst many rangitira of Tauranga Moana as the amazing Mererina Murray was farewelled from Tauranga City Council where she has worked for 30 years. She started at a very difficult time following the protests & occupation of the old town hall, and did a lot of the heavy lifting to heal relationships. What a beautiful wāhine toa & incredible legacy she leaves. I feel so blessed to have been there & say a few words in her honour. #WāhineToa #TaurangaMoana
Thank you to the #BlackFerns for giving us a huge boost tonight. #WahineToa RWC2021 #Champions
Go The Black Ferns!!!!
#BlackFerns #wahinetoa #kiakaha