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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

My submission on the Legislation (definition of woman and man) bill was returned to me today, because I mentioned that I had an adult non-binary child. Said offspring had also submitted, and wrote a letter saying they were more than happy for me to mention their identity. Resubmitted.

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Finished my Squarespace website, where I write about theatre, film, TV, BATS Theatre and other stuff. It’s been a learning experience. But I’m pleased with how it’s turned out. www.simonbennett.co.nz

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I really want the bin to win. He deserves it.

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Today is the final day for submissions on the Legislation (Definitions of Man and Woman) Bill. You can make a submission via the NZ Parliament website. Don’t let this Trumpian culture wars bullshit infect our country.

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Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Until midnight tonight to make a submission on why this bill is total nonsense. Tips on how to write a good submission and link to the submission portal here action.greens.org.nz/gender_bill_...

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Oppose New Zealand First’s Member’s Bill!

Support Trans Rights | Oppose the Gender Definition Bill

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Simon Wilson @simonbwilson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

New Substack post today: the case for voting Green.

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Kevin Hague @kevinhague.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Highly recommended

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Well, I gotta admit it was worth the wait for that curtain to be removed.

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

A sad prediction: Republicans will overwhelmingly ‘win’ the midterms and the 2028 Presidential election will be cancelled. Trump has no intention of standing down.

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

So pleased to have attended the NZ book launch of this wonderful first novel by Karen Holdom. It’s a bittersweet story about two boys, caught up in the catastrophe that was Hitler’s Europe. If you like reading novels, I know you will adore this one.

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ArtButMakeItSports @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The Garden of Earthly Delights (detail), by Hieronymus Bosch, 1480-1505, 📸 by @alexbrandon

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Simon Bennett (@pookina1.bsky.social) joins me on the pod! He served as Head of Drama at South Pacific Pictures for years & showrunner for Saban’s “Power Rangers.” He gets candid about his love of theater, the challenges of producing long-running television & everything from Shakespeare to spandex.

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Don't Encourage This - Listen on YouTube, Spotify - Linktree

View dontencouragethispodcast’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like YouTube, Spotify here. Your next favorite track is just a click away!

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

An old music video of an even older song by 10cc, but strangely prescient. youtu.be/pv3km20JH0U?...

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10cc I Wanna Rule the World

YouTube video by FlyingJunk

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Merry Christmas, to those who observe it, from all the scuttleworms. Otherwise, wishing everyone peace and reconnection.

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Vale Tom Stoppard. He gave us some good shit to sink our teeth into. I think my first acting experience was in Rozencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, and my favourite experiences as an audience member include Arcadia and Brazil. May his writing cement his place in the pantheon of greats.

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Don’t often do this, but Pernille on Netflix is wonderful viewing. Funny and sad I turns, it’s a slice of life drama that feels so authentic it hurts. Best watched in Norwegian with subtitles if you want to experience the fantastic performances to their fullest.

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

It may be just me, but the new Lily Allen album feels embarrassing - too much information. Seriously, when would you put this music on to listen to?

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Directing My Life is Murder for Greenstone Pictures. Photo credit Renaud Maire. I’m available for directing work, stage and screen, as well as screen producing and development work. 36 years’ experience. Various awards etc. Please DM if I can help realise your project.

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Lord Zedd has been languishing in our storage unit because apparently he doesn’t suit the decor. Now looking for a new home. He’s on Trademe if anyone’s interested in this monstrosity.

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

David Gilmour at the Circus Maximus concert film was excellent. What splendid musicians. What a blast.

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

In a pub. In Whakatane. Watching the rugby. Weird.

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

This is the daughter’s cat: Jones. Posting because the world is such an evil mess, we need more cat photos.

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

With John and Nalini at Weta Workshop. Happy times.

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Josh | writer, painter, tinkerer @tworuru.com · 18/08/2025

Counterpoint: This is mad confusing because it is garbage made with AI and few of the birds look much like the birds they look like. Here’s a thought: instead of sharing this, maybe share art made by a human? One who needs it for their livelihood? www.tworuru.com/product/aote...

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Aotearoa New Zealand Native Birds In Hats – PDF

This is a poster featuring all the Birds in Hats to date. It’s designed to look a bit like the world-famous (in New Zealand) Commercial Fish Species of New Zealand poster that’s in all …

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Brian Eno News @dark-shark.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Brian Eno: "The early part of this century has seen people realize that neoliberal economics have failed. It has been a machine for concentrating wealth, just as the internet has become a machine for concentrating prejudice..." #interview www.flaunt.com/blog/people-...

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Great moment at the Civic premiere of ‘Prime Minister’ last night. During the section dealing with the aftermath of the Christchurch Mosque atrocity, a shot came up of David Seymour, the only naysaying MP to the banning of military-style semi-automatic weapons. 2400 people booed.

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Just saw ‘Prime Minister’ at The Civic. Wow! So moving and well-made. I predict it’s going to be hugely successful.

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Stephanie Rodgers 🍉 @bootstheory.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Trans people belong in whatever goddamn bathroom they like, they deserve to do whatever goddamn sport gives them joy, they need healthcare and support and basic fucking dignity, they are being made a target to create division in our communities, and we're not fucking letting it happen, Aotearoa.

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Suzi and Rose @suzirose.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

This!! 💯 THIS!

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Sad to learn that Colbert has been axed. Compulsory viewing in this NZ household. I expect someone else will pick him up and he'll continue to go from strength to strength.

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

My parents were mime artists, but I’m okay now.

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Very proud to have spent five years directing this show.

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Tory Whanau @misswhanau.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

I’ve written a letter of complaint to the PM regarding Seymour's behaviour. We’ve witnessed him target academics who act as our critic and conscience, and attack public servants for simply doing their job. This is unacceptable.

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Wellington City Council
Me Heke Ki Poneke
23 June 2025
The Right Honourable Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister of New Zealand
Tenã koe Prime Minister
I am writing to formally complain about the campaign of online harassment and intimidation against university scholars that is being orchestrated by Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour.
This deliberate targeting of academics and the exposure of Christchurch Council staff to ridicule by comparing them to Russian President Vladmir Putin, following their opinions on the Regulatory Standards Bill, appears to be a direct breach of the Cabinet Manual's standards of conduct. It's a blatant attempt to stifle academic freedom and any dissenting opinion.
For the Deputy Prime Minister to lead this online harassment campaign is quite concerning, as such actions could incite behaviour that spills into real-world violence. This is irresponsible and a clear breach of public trust. We expect our leaders to keep us safe, not throw us into harm's way.
Such behaviour by the Deputy Prime Minister compromises the safety and wellbeing of the targeted individuals and sets a dangerous precedent for how dissenting voices in our society are treated. It also breaches sections 2.53 and 2.56 of the Cabinet Manual.
As Prime Minister and Head of the Cabinet, I urge you to immediately investigate this matter and address this serious breach of the Cabinet Manual. We expect Cabinet members to display the highest standards of conduct and ensure that all members of our community can contribute to public debate without fear of harassment or intimidation.
Ngã mihi nui
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Tory Whanau
Mayor of Wellington | Wellington City Council
M +64 21 195 1066 E tory.whanau@wcc.govt.nz| W Wellington.govt.nz |
Wellington City Council
PO Box 2199
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
Phone +64 4 499 4444
Fax +64 4 8013138
Wellington.govt.nz

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Appalling behaviour from the Deputy Prime Minister.

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Simon Bennett @pookina1.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

It’s just struck me that getting yourself elected involves a very different skill set to developing policy and making decisions in the best interests of the people of a country.

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CEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

If you have not made a complaint to RNZ and the Media Council about the Ruth Hill story from last week, the information provided by @davidfarrier.bsky.social today would be an excellent example of what it did that was wrong.

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