.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Jordan loved to bring up Poland, but they're spending at around 50% of gdp and their relative increase in govt spending since 2019 is double NZ's. 020
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Why can't Trump just geoengineer better weather? Or he's not as effective at it, than whoever has TDS. The god fearing ones, you could maybe convince its god with TDS. 010
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 18/06/2026"Rebecca Mathews expressed concerns of kissing goodbye nearly $70 million of government funding." www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...rnz.co.nzCouncillors vote against continuing Wellington's Golden Mile projectWellington City councillors have voted not to continue with the controversial $139 million Golden Mile project. 000
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 15/06/2026What's the risk to the ~$70m funding from nzta? www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3503...thepost.co.nzSimeon Brown’s Wellington Golden Mile ultimatumThe transport minister congratulated arriving at his Wellington speech for making it past an “infestation of speed bumps” and made it clear that any changes to the Golden Mile could come with big cost... 120
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 22/05/2026The flow on effect is deflationary on wages across the league as well (for most not enough to be full time already). 110
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Take a closer look, its the only thing I cared about in that photo (who cares about posture and comfort) 100
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 07/05/2026There should have been an intellect check on Icepick's quest. Yes [Intellect 8] Yes [Lie] I don't know how to read No [Intellect 8] 010
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 10/03/2026There is an ai kill switch, though they are also making sure they aren't left behind on ai features (while trying to do it in a way that aligns with their ideals) 020
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 22/01/2026I had a quick squiz in the original post, only saw 1 mention of Diablo 2. D 1 and 2 had such an impact that Action RPG was synonymous with Diablo-like, and still is for some. D2 still is very good game that many more modern takes on the genre struggle to surpass, even its direct successors 3 and 4. 101
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 22/01/2026They often cling to something that has a basis in reality (here CCN) but that would go against measurable drop in sulphur due to recent regulations (acp.copernicus.org/articles/24/... and www.nasa.gov/missions/aqu...) and also would be very localised, following path of ships (google ship tracks). 100
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Nix got a result but the absences have really been felt the past few games. Hopefully Barry's injury is not severe (looked to me Heymann caught her late), Jaber is supposedly not far away from returning after her leg break. I hope we see Fraser at some point, but don't have high hopes. 010
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 15/12/2025@pineynz.bsky.social would love to discuss your takes re the Nix on the Football Fever podcast. Everything from Burgess possibly conflating offsides to chances for the Jets, comparing injuries at AFC to that at the Nix(when the severity is nowhere similar)to even what's on offer around the concourse 030
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Good article, just wondering on your use of "exploration ban" when there are still active offshore permits (22 at the time of stopping issuing new permits) that some/all run to at least 2030. I feel the term "ban" frames the issue differently and is not entirely accurate. 010
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 12/11/2025I worry for Obsidian due to Microsoft's desire for its gaming part of the business to have a 30% profit margin and the pressure it will put on them. 030
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Would be interesting to hear from Josh Sawyer, his experience with GamePass and if his opinions have changed over time since the release of Pentiment. www.eurogamer.net/pentiment-wo...eurogamer.netPentiment wouldn't have been possible without Game Pass, says Obsidian's Josh SawyerObsidian's Josh Sawyer has said Pentiment never would have been made without Game Pass. 090
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 17/08/2025This is Nat/Act branding, "we're the sensible ones on spending, the economic literate ones," that does permeate in the public if you look at polling on whose best on issues and possibly implicit bias among media. 020
Reposted by .\ndrew WhitsedTze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 14/06/2025I appreciate this article so much that I have a feeling that every time I see a mutual repost it I will immediately also repost it again, so you'd better be doing some good quoteskeets folks or everyone will suffer.newsroom.co.nzNZ’s economy is not underperforming by accidentOpinion from Auckland University: The findings of a new IMF report suggest NZ is not just underperforming, but actively backing the wrong kinds of growth. 05217
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 23/04/2025rnz.co.nzProperty industry tops political donationsThe property industry gives more in political donations than any other, and its millions of dollars almost all go to two parties. 040
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Those complications somewhat narrow your options, what were the financial considerations - reporting at the time said demolition would be $243m (which seems crazy expensive - maybe use same contractors as WW). 000
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Reading, yes certainly all hers (I did not clearly make that point). 000
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Town Hall? I thought that they can't knock it down due to heritage status (who knows if that would be easily removed given they tried to remove heritage status from other buildings when doing the dp and unable) and not within current resource consent to mothball or leave as is due to building act 200
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Salary floor staying 90% of cap? And salary banking gone? 000
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Will still be a dog pile on TW, she will get blamed for things not really in her control (Town Hall and lack of use of debt not available to WCC at the time of LTP), as well as the Reading deal, airport shares, 3 waters (despite increased funding) and golden mile (even though she saved nzta funding) 110
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 16/04/2025But then how do they create a narrative to pin on someone? 000
Reposted by .\ndrew WhitsedChris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive. No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief. 1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back. 9052799713787
Reposted by .\ndrew WhitsedHard Drive @hard-drive.net · 25/03/2025Fact Check: DOGE Claims To Have Found Spearmen the US Has Been Paying Since 723 B.C. hard-drive.net/hd/video-gam...hard-drive.netFact Check: DOGE Claims To Have Found Spearmen the US Has Been Paying Since 723 B.C.Claim: The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) issued the following statement on X: “A recent audit of the United States Military uncovered a team of… 471885305
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Great band that has insightful commentary/perspective, and has just recently put out a new track from the forthcoming albumyoutube.comPropagandhi - "At Peace" (Official Lyric Video)YouTube video by Epitaph Records 000
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Debit cards as far as I know don't use EFTPOS but use credit card company systems which is why debit cards still incur a cost. blog.eftpos.co.nz/blog/debit-v...blog.eftpos.co.nzWhat's the difference between Debit cards and EFTPOS cards?The key differences between debit cards and EFTPOS cards in New Zealand and how these card types affect payment acceptance costs for businesses 110
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Yeah. Macey Fraser was on a 3yr contract, and with 2yrs still to go was sold for, still?, the largest ALW transfer fee. 010
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Miss this one? wellingtonphoenix.com/news/portugu... 000
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 12/02/2025One week with no SFC or MV discussion on Download, Total, and Warm Up. 000
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 06/02/2025@boesthius.bsky.social has a great vid which touches on issues you have also experienced youtu.be/_nNWtF8_rLU?... 000
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Hank Green looked at how links can be downranked in the algorithm on Twitter and Threads to keep sessions longer on their platform - not to the benefit of user or creator youtu.be/D4ghgVq9z4M?...youtu.beTwitter (and Threads) Have Made a HUGE MistakeYouTube video by hankschannel 000
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 12/01/2025Double edge sword for the Nix, sure it looked hot (and pitch dry and hard) but we're having the worst summer in my 28yrs in Wgtn so hopefully they get some time at the beach. 010
.\ndrew Whitsed @andrewwhitsed.bsky.social · 09/01/2025McCutcheon and Vilao are very good pick ups (I would say in the conversation for best in their position for the league). I also feel that Temple has been a bit more pragmatic, e.g. if concerned about size of an opposition attack prepared to play an extra CB at RB. 010
Reposted by .\ndrew WhitsedDaniel Phimphisane @dphimphisane.bsky.social · 09/01/2025KICKOFF THUNDERBASTARD. YOU LOVE TO SEE IT #WSWvWEL #ALW 27914
