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Morningside Jem

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Looking down at you from my ivory tower. I was once a political hack, but I'm normal now.

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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I said what I said.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Not a lot of new content, no.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Yeah, that's fair. There's also very little new content in there.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I live just around the corner - that is not an isolated incident. In fact, since the CRL, it feels like the barrier arms are down more (possibly are? IDK) and more cars are skirting around them.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
It's very clear that Hager is not a fan of Jordan Williams (honestly - is anyone?) and that bias seems to shine through a little too strongly here. Besides, Williams relishes in being unpopular. He'll love the fact that someone is hating on him so fervently.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I read this book so you don't have to. Normally would lap up Hager's meticulous investigative journalism, but this book is a shadow of his previous work. Coming in at an extremely slim 119 pages, it's largely based on supposed interviews with former TPU staff.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Is nothing sacred any more? www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
rnz.co.nz
Woolworths’ 'three for $20' special is no longer
Woolworths' 'three-for-$20' special is no more and has been replaced with a "three-for-$24.99" offer.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I am thoroughly enjoying Hooton's reign of terror at The Post. Well worth paying a couple of bucks a week to read behind the paywall. www.thepost.co.nz/politics/361...
thepost.co.nz
Christopher Luxon wrongly suggests allegation about Greens originated with media
Todd McClay had alleged the Greens were “joining with foreign actors” to make a complaint to the EU.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Elite private schools have lower suspension rates because of a 'gentlemen's agreement' where students are 'asked to leave'. This is how violent thugs like the MP for Tauranga can coast through life with almost no repercussions for their actions. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/police-re...
nzherald.co.nz
Police swoop, revoke firearms licence from student at elite private school
The student is reportedly barred from his Auckland campus.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
He should have to square off against no confidence, like we did in student politics. (I'm not serious)
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I mean, yeah, you're right. But those five parking places are a particular headscratcher - Bunnings has two floors of parking. The premises on the corner also has off-street parking. It feels like a complete sop to those who complain about cycle lanes.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I'd say that these five carparks outside Bunnings Grey Lynn are worse, especially if you're trying to turn into Bond St on a Saturday morning. www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3610...
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Porgy and Bess at karaoke? Where do they find these people? thespinoff.co.nz/politics/01-...
thespinoff.co.nz
One Candidate, One Pint: National’s Emma Chatterton is the party candidate prototype
With an impressive blue-tinged CV, it's no surprise Judith Collins' successor to the safe Papakura seat is destined for parliament.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I think you might be right. Her middle name starts with V, so that might also be in the mix there.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Does Nicola Willis' signature include "Hon"? That would be like me including "Mr" in mine...
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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newimprovedtom.bsky.social @newimprovedtom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Dunny-Kroger effect.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
My daughter would be all over this.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Oh. Good. Shits kicking off in Northern Ireland.
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This Is Fine Meme Dog
ALT: This Is Fine Meme Dog
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I actually don't think Maungakiekie is marginal, but maybe Mr Fleming knows something I don't...
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Always a good sign when your candidates in marginal seats are de-branding. Also: loose mints seem ill advised.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Do people really just drop cakes into Cabinet Ministers? Is that something that happens?
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I assume the British migrants are not the ones that NZ First is railing against? Also: this is because Britian sucks now it's not in the EU, right? www.rnz.co.nz/news/communi...
rnz.co.nz
British migrants take top spot in new citizen numbers
British migrants have taken the top spot in new citizen numbers for the first time in five years.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I wonder how long until it's coopted by anti-vaxxer cookers.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
So... the Taxpayers Union, but pretending to represent parents?
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Got to preserve those character houses, fam. www.nzherald.co.nz/property/pro...
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The C-word that Casey Costello won't use is 'cancer' right?
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I'll take "Things that never happened" for $500, thanks. (While also admiring the shitfuckery) www.thepost.co.nz/politics/361...
thepost.co.nz
Seymour says National MPs are asking him to stop supermarket policy
Nicola Willis says her caucus is behind supermarket decision, but David Seymour disagrees.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Ngarewa-Packer is completely out of line here. The correct way to refer to Maureen Pugh is "fucking useless". www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
nzherald.co.nz
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer booted from House after using c-word
Te Pāti Māori's co-leader admitted to using the slur.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Excuse me if I don't take a poll by Curia particularly seriously following a campaign by the joined-at-the-hip Taxpayers Union. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
nzherald.co.nz
Two-thirds of Kiwis think CEO should be sacked for deliberately misleading Parliament
Blakeley offered his resignation but it was not accepted.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The National candidate for Auckland Central lives on a horse farm in Waimauku. And it shows.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This is basically the only thing the Retail Crime Advisory Group achieved isn't it? And, who would have guessed: it's backfired. www.rnz.co.nz/news/crime-a...
rnz.co.nz
Young man charged with assault after attempted citizen's arrest
A young man has been charged with assault after a citizen's arrest in Hamilton allegedly went too far.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
So... career student? www.nzherald.co.nz/business/why...
nzherald.co.nz
The Kiwi who might end up the world’s most educated person
NYT: He has 12 degrees from the likes of Harvard and Oxford, with more on the way. Why?
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I should say that vandalism that results in an emergency services call outs (like Melissa Lee's burned hoarding) are probably in a different league.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Controversial view: if you can't handle vandalism or graffiti on election billboards, don't put them up. Police have better things to do than investigate this bullshit. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/election-...
nzherald.co.nz
Political billboard targeted in arson attack in hotly contested electorate
Police say circumstances of the fire are suspicious and now subject of an investigation.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I bet there's a fair few Waiheke residents shitting themselves reading this. www.nzherald.co.nz/property/gre...
nzherald.co.nz
'Precious whānau': Great Barrier man convicted over unconsented home
Judge John Hassan imposed a conviction but no fine for the illegal building work.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I like the stumble out of the pub and onto a train situation that this has set up. (I live in Kingsland)
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Theres a bar inside Wellington train station, but when I was last there it was fucking bleak. So it doesn't count.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Is there a closer pub to a train station in NZ than the Northern Line is to Karanga-a-hape Station?
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
You're not wrong, but I think there's some value in getting law firm partners out of their cars and onto trains (and they're more likely to get on a train than a bus). It sends a signal that PT isn't just for suburban commuters.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I'd put a new station at Point Resolution - open up the Parnel Baths, plus a stop on Tamaki Drive. Also would be accessible from the eastern side of Parnell.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
What the fuck is wrong with people. www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/hyrox-...
nzherald.co.nz
Hyrox apologises, introduces new rules after athlete's bowel incontinence
The organisers said they made a mistake by not reacting immediately.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Describing this as a 'house', let alone a 'quirky shoebox' must be the peak of real estate ullshit. www.oneroof.co.nz/news/quirky-...
oneroof.co.nz
Quirky shoebox house is tiny town’s hottest listing, sells for just under $400,000
First-home buyers were out of the running but they all wanted to have a look.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
It's September.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Being a tallish redhead, I can pass for a Dutchman. People ask if I went to UvA, and I can honestly say that I did - I went there to get the hoodie :P
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This is a planned date night activity for my wife and I. Kingsland to Sylvia Park. Yes. Seriously. We love Ikea.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Christchurch? Golfer? Racist? I'm shocked. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/christchu...
nzherald.co.nz
Christchurch golf club 'devastated' by golfer's racial abuse
Hagley Golf Course has condemned a racist assault in Hagley Park.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Maungawhau / Mt Eden is still closed. (No idea about the "District of Freedom" - I noticed it when my daughter had a school event at St Peters College earlier this year)
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
It does, however, pull the station boards from the AT API, so it includes new lines, even if the map says they don't exist.
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Morningside Jem @jgreenbrookheld.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Google will change Lake Ontario to Lake Fragile Masculinity in a heartbeat, but with several months' advance notice, our CRL isn't a thing 24 hours after opening...?
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