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Denise

@denisest.bsky.social
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Travels a bit, sometimes writes about it. Likes include Japan, chocolate, coffee, cats. Now living in Tāmaki Makaurau.

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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Today’s discovery was the Ceramics Heritage Display at New Lynn Library.
From the entrance at New Lynn Library Some of the Ceramic Heritage Display Crown Lynn in the Ceramic Heritage Display
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The Better Public Media Trust has been doing something similar up here in Auckland. Maybe talk to them about their plans, so you don't overlap?
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Labour has just shown off their new mobile billboard on FB. #nzpol
Labour Party mobile billboard reading "Cry me a river" with Luxon's face on it
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
What I didn't expect to see at the Cartier exhibition at the NGV in Melbourne was a clock shaped like a torii gate. @kaitlynugoretz.bsky.social
Front view of clock shaped liked a torii, with a figure (Buddha?? monk??) on top. Made in 1923 for a Polish opera singer, featuring diamonds, rock crystal, onyx, enamel, coral, gold, platinum.Back view of the clock.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Like this guy
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
5:42 am catch first CRL train at my local station 6:12 am experience first emergency on CRL
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
For your Friday afternoon enjoyment. #nzpol
National Party billboard with Luxon sporting a mohawk. It doesn't suit him.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Right above it on the Stuff website, looking very much like a crime wave.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Here you are, on a land value (as stated by Katya) of 500k.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
How can he try that line when his background is already on record? www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
No cheating post your lock screen. Peony bowl from Ueno Toshogu shrine in Tokyo.
Massed peonies in white purple, pink, and yellow in a green bowl.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
It looks as though something has happened.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
It’s foggy out there.
Layers of fog over Auckland with the top of Skytower visible.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
And a bit earlier, sun reflected off a city building.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Sunset tonight in Auckland
The sun has just disappeared beneath the horizon. Orange shades to dusky blue at the top of the image.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Here’s hoping this is a step towards resigning. #nzpol
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The comments are great.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This story just keeps on giving. #nzpol
Shane Jones' luxury flights booked weeks before Cabinet approved cheaper ones
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
News of David Hockney’s death has brought back memories of a fabulous exhibition of his work at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo in 2023.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Beautiful sunset over Yokohama tonight.
The setting sun pierces the cloud in a star shape.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
A fairly accurate summary, I think.
Headline says "Evolutionary biologist who wrote The God Delusion is convinced AI is conscious"
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Browsing Webb's estate auction is a fun Sunday afternoon activity. I would just like a little more information about some items eg what was the garden like?
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Tonight’s sky!
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
I don't know what is happening out there, but the police helicopter has been circling St Lukes, and there have been a few sirens.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
It’s looking so pretty out there now!
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Sunset from Morningside
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Yes, she's obviously not used to wearing the costume.
Nicola Willis in a poorly fitted blue hard hat.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
You may be interested in Southern Cross's annual Future of Travel survey, which shows a drop in interest for the US. www.scti.co.nz/future-of-tr...
As for things changing on a dime, well, the USA, home of the dime, appears to be losing its lustre among New Zealand travellers.
While there are those still looking to head to the States for its skiing, deserts, big cities and globally significant sporting events, many are rethinking their plans given a well-publicised backdrop of border incidents, the political environment and even feeling unwelcome.
As a travel insurer, SCTI needs to be consistently aware of how best to support our customers in these uncharted waters.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
More sunset in Morningside!
Ti kouka in the sunset
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Sunset In Morningside!
Orange and grey streaked sky
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
His social media has some truly terrible photos.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
At the races today. Some gold in the comments. #nzpol
Facebook post describing Christopher Luxon's day at the Ellerslie races.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Latest news www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-...
NZ getting ready to send Defence Force planes to Middle East in preparation for evacuations
The NZ government are getting ready to send two Defence Force planes to the Middle East in preparation for evacuations, according to a press release sent in the early hours of the morning by Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Meanwhile this is the message I got from a company that I sometimes order from. Obviously thinking of all the ways their business is affected.
Due to the current weather conditions in Wellington this morning we will not be opening the office till the conditions have improved and it is safe for our staff to journey into work. In Wellington we are used to abit of wind from a
delightful southerly... but this is next level. According to Metservice wind in Wellington has measured gusts of up to 193km, taking down trees, power, closing roads, public transport, schools
and the airport. It is possible we will delay sending our overnight couriers a day whilst we work with NZ post to see what areas of the country have been affected by
this weather event and things settle down abit here.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
There’s a weird new feature in the AT app. You can spot which neighbours have pools and tennis courts. It’s not 100% accurate, as the pool across the street from me doesn’t show, and some areas don’t display any pools.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
They say they’ve fixed it now.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Sunset tonight!
Sunset over the Waitakeres, with crepuscular rays
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
They're everywhere.
The head of a black and white cat is visible over a black painted fence, with n ivy hedge in the background. Not that I'm paranoid, but it does seem to spend a lot of time looking into my apartment while pretending not to.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
He has finally written something on his Facebook page.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
I spoke too soon. He has responded to a Current Event.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
My flatpack chocolate Easter Bunny, bought at a Paris IKEA in 2022.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Spotted this in Kinosaki Onsen a couple of years ago. No cheesecake, but canele!
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Going right around to Oishi Park and the Kawaguchiko Natural Living Centre is good too. There's a cafe there and you can just sit and enjoy the view.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Today's Stuff poll telling them
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Has anyone else had this? Are we being treated as Australian?
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Vote NZ gives the advice below. A family member voted for at least 20 years after they last permanently lived in NZ, based on visiting at least once every three years.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
There are a few Thomas trains around Japan. One of them is on the Fujikyo railway to Kawaguchiko. I got on it quite unintentionally, but it was quite fun inside.
Interior of Fujikyu's Thomas Land train. Seats are upholstered with fabric featuring Thomas and friends.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Getting a free concert tonight
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
What I thought about the group of 4 adults and 2 children on the airport train who completely filled the luggage racks with ginormous suitcases.
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Denise @denisest.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Healthy Halloween 😀
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