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ลtautahi Christchurch. Aotearoa New Zealand. Editor-at-large. Librarian. Flรขneuse. Tea Mum. She / her.
Before moving to MMP '93, 1992 referendum asked if we wanted to change electoral system, & what we preferred. www3.parliament.nz/mi/get-invol... I voted STV (single transferrable vote). It's used in some local authorities and involves ranking candidates. www.stv.govt.nz/index.shtml
Colin from Accounts season 3 is out now on TNZ+ We smashed out the three eppies available last night. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... I love Ashley's mum Lynelle & her Women Against Women Against Men (Wawam) group and Gordon's bro Heavy.
Colin from Accounts season 3 review โ TVโs most charming romcom comes to a funny, emotional end
This seasonโs timeline jumps ahead three years, taking the audience back to the eternal question of โwill they or wonโt they?โ
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Party Girl is on Netflix, for those of you into librarianship, dance music, and madcap fashion. And Parker Posey. www.vogue.com/article/part...
Parker Posey in Party Girl (1995) Dramatic Zoom
Alt: Parker Posey in Party Girl (1995) Dramatic Zoom
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Snow and hail in ลtautahi Christchurch (I am in it bbrrrr)
Recommend a look at the Loved Dress for Success sale, last day today. Went with Mum and kiddo and we all got something nice.
Mฤrama | Hei te Wenerei 12 o ฤkuhaka whakapฤho ai ki MฤORI+ Mฤrama is going to be MฤORI+ on 12 August youtube.com/shorts/noY2d...
Mฤrama | Coming soon to MฤORI+
YouTube video by MฤORI+
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Wicker. Finally, a movie that answers the question โWhat is the Wicker Man was a sexy handcrafted husband instead of a ritual murder deviceโ. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP0B...
WICKER | Official Trailer | Only In Theaters October
YouTube video by Black Bear
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My fave book covers of 2026 so far: NZ christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp... Worldwide christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp... I love Zachary Petit's picks! Glad to see all this #bookcover love.
Best book covers of 2026 ... so far! โ a staff-created list from Christchurch City Libraries Ngฤ Kete Wฤnanga o ลtautahi
A selection of covers that have caught my eye. piqued my curiosity, and made me want to read the book. These ones use fonts, typography, colour, and clever effects.
christchurch.bibliocommons.com
The Rumpus@therumpus.net ยท 6d ago"...how cathartic is it when design and function are perfectly in sync, when the wine is as gorgeous as the label and when the book is as intriguing as its cover?" Design & arts journalist Zachary Petit gives his definitive listing of the 50 Best Book Covers of the Year (So Far). โก๏ธ buff.ly/hHA9XSf
โIts narrative structure is gimmicky. The writing is abysmal. None of the characters has convincing motivation for their actions or words. There are no sex scenes, and all the food looks horrible.โ @emilyrcwilson.bsky.social reviews Christopher Nolanโs ๐๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ฅ๐บ๐ด๐ด๐ฆ๐บ. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Emily Wilson ยท An Uncomplicated Man
As they say at the awards shows, I was humbled to learn that Christopher Nolan has read at least the first line of my...
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It is like God is shining a giant torch at the moon
It is 45 years since Diana married Charles. Todayโs outfit is referencing the icon visit to Auckland when they sat on a rug with William and a buzzy bee.
Margate is a big thing in Catherine Chidgey's Book of Guilt. In unrelated Margate news this weekend, Belle and Sebastian are playing one of my fave albums "If you're feeling sinister" in its entirety. SWOON! www.dreamland.co.uk/event/belle-...
Belle & Sebastian | Dreamland Margate
Belle & Sebastian bring their anniversary tour to our iconic Scenic Stage on Friday 31st July 2026 with special guests, Saint Etienne!
dreamland.co.uk
Mindy Moore Sweet Rolex (At the Folkestone Most Wuthering Heights Day)
Turd-er on the dancefloor www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3610... VS Poo in the mosh pit www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin... 100% this Devilskin Defectation Drama is going global.
Vomiting and chaos at Dunedin gig after concertgoer defecates on dancefloor
The manโs act caused at least one other person to vomit.
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We came, we saw, we wuthered - pics from The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever in ลtautahi Christchurch yesterday.
I have seen some magnolia action and it seems too early, but Botanic Gardens fb post says โMagnolia campbellii consistently flower in Julyโ.
Party Tree. A bit of a murmuration. It looks beautiful, sounds loud, and quite the way to end the work day.
Our Festival coverage has started - check out suggestions for sessions, events at Tลซranga, and library books by WORD writers. my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/word-christc... #WORDChch
WORD Up! The WORD Christchurch Festival 2026 programme launched last week - here are some of the lovely launch guests. Pick up a brochure at your local library or browse the programme online, make your picks, and book your tix pronto! wordchristchurch.co.nz/programme #WORDChch
Send a love letter, ลtautahi lovers! Naveya and Sloane Jewellery have set up a free love letter postbox ๐ฎ by the Bridge of Remembrance for this week. naveyaandsloane.com/pages/christ...
