The C.o.C want to force amalgamation on councils across NZ. You're in a relationship with your narcissistic abusive Govt who are railroading you and throwing you dramatic ultimatums Here in Wellington you've got until 19th to provide feedback to WCC. www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/amalgamation...

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Incoming data on Te Ara Tupua suggests if you don’t like crowds…

Last chance saloon. C’mon Jamaica! #reggaeboyz #fifawwc26

#nzpol New unemployment data from Stats NZ today, showing the impact of an economy that isn't working. An additional 5,000 people became unemployed during the quarter, rising to levels last seen in 2015. 164,000 people are now unemployed, up 39,000 in just 2 years. A🧵

#nzpol Data released today shows that for all the talk of green shoots, the economy hasn’t grown at all in 2 years. Unemployment is up, & the cost of living is still rising for middle and low-income New Zealanders. The GDP increase today simply balances out the fall previously. A Thread

Incredibly bad luck. If you’re heading North of Wellington take Transmission Gully and not SH57. Southbound traffic is on SH57 but expect delays. Details: wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=176102

Congratulations to Kylie Wihapi on being elected, for the fourth time, to Porirua City Council. And the second time in the Māori Ward. Ka rawe e hoa!

💔 Homelessness in Pōneke 💔 Councillors were visiting DCM today. www.facebook.com/share/p/16Pr...

Today in Council we’re talking infrastructure challenges. New Zealand’s infrastructure efficiency lies in the bottom 10% of high-income countries. What strikes you about this statement? #wcc

It’s that time of year when layoffs are announced, the cost of living crisis really bites, the govt continues to screw over Māori, the disabled, low-wage workers, the unemployed, AND the climate. But hey, #Christmas is just around the corner… My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol

Today, we welcomed elected officials and staff of local Councils onto Waiwhetu marae. #manawhenua Te Ātiawa Nui Tonu

Why I chose to say my elected member declaration in te reo and English, link: www.facebook.com/share/p/1D2m...

A bit more detail about how I got lucky and Sir Paul Reeves’ kahukiwi www.facebook.com/share/17bMZe...

I highly recommend ENZSO for a Sunday morning

Day one on the job at Spring into Tawa Festival. Mixing with the locals. #wcc #Tawa #community

Grateful. Thank you to everyone who believed in me, supported me, or simply took the time to vote. I’ll do my best to serve with integrity and heart. We KEPT the Māori ward!

Ngā mihi nui ki ngā kaipōti o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. 🖤❤️ www.facebook.com/share/1F2Uqm...

Told ya! They DO talk. Up to all of us, no matter what party we support in opposition, to be cooperative, express unity and ultimately, win. We are up against HUGE money, but we have the numbers.

Catherine McKenzie@catherinejmckenzie.bsky.social · 10mo ago

"Under MMP, Labour’s fortunes will inevitably be tied to the Green Party, and to Te Pāti Māori. Behind the scenes, senior party staffers are shaping up conversations about what governance could look like. The three parties’ chiefs of staff share a Signal group chat". www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

Get out and vote (if you haven’t already). One week to go. Vote to KEEP Māori wards.

What’s best for te iwi Māori? Vote [1] Matthew Reweti for Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Bro has mana whenua endorsement. Will use for benefit of all Māori. #wcc #pōti

Vote [1] Matthew Reweti for returning Ngā Hau e Whā o Paparārangi to Māori. This whenua belongs with the marae. I’ll take it to the Council table. #wcc #pōneke #pōti

185 years ago, Te Āti Awa rangatira signed Te Tiriti here in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, expecting their rangatiratanga would be upheld. This includes a voice in local government. Since then, only ONE iwi member has ever sat on Council. That’s not partnership. #under-representation. #KEEPMāoriWards

This weekend is a really good time to vote to KEEP Maori wards. And for your preferred candidates. ;)

It was a pleasure to do my 7th and final candidates meeting in Brooklyn last night. A fun evening with an engaged audience. There are only two wards that didn’t have any meetings that include/invite Māori ward candidates. They were Takapū Northern and Motukairangi Eastern. #wcc #election

If you’re not happy with the current government, send them a message. Vote to keep Māori wards #pōti

A daily reminder. The best people to decide for Māori are Māori. #māoriwards Just as the best people to decide for mana whenua… are mana whenua. So where does that leave us?

National has been a disaster of their own making. Absolute failure. Deborah Russell brings the receipts… www.facebook.com/share/v/1F6j...

Manaakitanga e hoa! Manaakitanga