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The Riverboat Captain

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Te Kāpene o te Waka Awa | A Yorkshireman in Aotearoa NZ | #MDANT | Left | Green | Music | Film | TV | Books | Football #SWFC | Outdoors | linktr.ee/RiverboatCaptain

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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 2h
Luxon has announced National would make trans-Tasman travel easier. Mate, you've already done that for a lot of people, especially Wellingtonians.
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 2h
Mowbray dismissed Hipkins' criticisms of him, telling The Post most of his family’s money was made overseas and that he was not part of an “entrenched interest”. " Not sure that's the devastating burn Mowbray thinks it is.
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 18h
So one of the "fuel thieves" was a grass.
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
They were just dogging, eh.
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Farcebook.
theguardian.com
Meta’s AI agent Muse gives out user’s home address without permission, sending buyer to his house
The new AI agent, Muse, was released last week and has been downloaded by 3 million users
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Chapterhouse, Madness and Squeeze touring here in March. When we're not here :(
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A re-run of this masterpiece from the last election.
Heavily defaced billboard for Brian Tamaki's Freedoms NZ party. Party vote Lunatic Fringe.
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Haaland in the National League North.. bring it on.
bbc.com
Football gossip: Haaland, Llorente, Bastoni, Mitchell, Araujo
Erling Haaland is without a relegation clause, Premier League clubs are eyeing Marcos Llorente, Juventus are considering Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell.
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Fonky.
youtube.com
Iron Out the Rough Spots
YouTube video by Nolan Porter - Topic
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Absolute shower.
Terry-Thomas saying "Absolute shower." :)
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Thanks for the memories.
youtu.be
Bowling Rocket Legend! | Thank You, Mark Wood 👏
YouTube video by England & Wales Cricket Board
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Maybe NZR could, like, y'know, make rugby.. less boring?
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Repost with an image of your favorite James Bond (wrong answers only)
Peter Wyngarde, smoking and drinking
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A rattling good read.
London Falling, by Patrick Radden Keefe.
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Auckland gardeners. IYKYK.
Roger's garden centre, Manurewa. Who needs King's?
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Oh aye, NOW you say that.. www.1news.co.nz/2026/09/21/n...
1news.co.nz
NRL admits late Warriors call was wrong, axes top referee - reports
Fans fired projectiles at Ashley Klein in the aftermath of the Warriors’ 12-10 loss to the Knights, following a number of controversial refereeing calls which went against the Warriors.
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
COME ON!! #WAHS
Eden Park brewing up.
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
March for nature (and whatever else you got)
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Today's overheard random guy in cafe. Doesn't drink milk, but wants cream in his coffee.. and.. Works for Fonterra!
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Birb came to say hi.
A white faced heron at Orakei Basin
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This was an astonishing thing.
qtheatre.co.nz
JOB
She’s a tech girlie with a heavy tote bag. He’s the therapist deciding if she’s safe to go back to work. She says she’s fine. He says he’s listening. 3-20 September 2026
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Perfect casting? Rachael Stirling as Veronica's daughter in Detectorists.
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Strong lineup, kinda interesting. KoL lost me when they hit the big stadiums after Because of the Times.
electricavenuefestival.co.nz
Home - Electric Avenue Festival
STAY IN THE LOOP Sign up for festival info Sign up for festival info
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
42 today, 42 today, am twice the key of the door, never been 42** before.. ** hexadecimal
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Szoboszlai stunner sinks shocking Spurs." Sean Connery with the headline there.
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Upbraided twice for being casual and stepping on the yellow platform line #CRL
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Simeon Brown must be happy with the CRL. It's such a upgrade from his Thomas the Tank Engine wooden railway set.
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Ko Ess Ahau ☀️😷 @occasio.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
We are going to make 40,000 by 11:59pm tonight when petition for govt to stop removing the Treaty of Waitangi from NZ legislation closes. Spread it around and sign please. #kikorangi
petitions.parliament.nz
Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
So Kiwi Jr. are Canadian 🤔
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
That new train line is worth every penny.
cityalelink.co.nz
City Ale Link | Auckland beer by train
Auckland beer by train. Pick up a free passport, visit five independent Auckland venues, collect a stamp at each and unlock perks at every stop.
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Legend @fubarrockchick.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
😂😂 the tale of the car and the footbridge 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Party like it's 1989.. open.spotify.com/album/4x9eup...
open.spotify.com
There Near - Album by Dinosaur Jr. | Spotify
Dinosaur Jr. · album · 2026 · 11 songs
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Carry On Up the Jungle.
theguardian.com
Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds
Analysis of two skeletons reveals tooth wear and traces of psychoactive substance in what may be earliest known evidence for human drug taking
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Just discovered what a "pops and bangs map" is. FFS.
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Get down to this version of one of my favourite Aotearoa absolute bangers. RIP Aaron.
youtu.be
Fly My Pretties - Turnaround
YouTube video by Loop
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Was gifted a three month subscription to this and honestly, if you wanted to dive in, it's amazing value.
ntathome.com
National Theatre at Home
Discover unforgettable British theatre – anytime, anywhere with National Theatre at Home. Gift a subscription – gift from 1 month to a year of streamed theatre. Step 1: Click on 'gift this subscrip...
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audioculturenz.bsky.social @audioculturenz.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We have big news: AudioCulture Iwi Waiata is thrilled to launch the Flying Nun Collection, marking the label's 45th anniversary. You'll find stories about your favourite Nun artists, many curiosities, and an introduction by founder Roger Shepherd. Dive in! audioculture.co.nz/collections/...
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
A bit of classic Geep, I think
Graham Parker - The Mona Lisa's Sister plays
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
It's that time of year!
birdoftheyear.org.nz
Bird of the Year ‹ Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird’s Bird of the Year recognises our unique birds and with each vote you give them a voice.
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The waterfall in The Beths' "Mosquitoes" (Oakley Creek)
Oakley Creek waterfall, Waterview, Auckland
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
"Let us not go there."
Terrible Knob, in the Southern Alps
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A certain Jaden Heskey in the line up tonight.
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KidOf60sTeens; The right wing is not your ally. @kidof60steens.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Share this with all those peeps who think the previous government wrecked the economy..... #NZPol #Kikorangi www.davidslack.net/borrow-story...
davidslack.net
Trainwreck debt quiz
Christopher Luxon is forever talking about the colossal economic train wreck the last government left and this gets repeated as certain fact. But what are the actual numbers?
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Bring it on.
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Sunday groove, pt 1.
open.spotify.com
Ever The Optimist - Album by Trashcan Sinatras | Spotify
Trashcan Sinatras · album · 2026 · 11 songs
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Seven frickin' two? World's gone mad intit.
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
On constant rotation. Grabs you from the opening line..
open.spotify.com
The Confuser - Album by Robyn Hitchcock | Spotify
Robyn Hitchcock · album · 2026 · 10 songs
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Not sure why this album has escaped my ears for 44 years. Hey ho.
open.spotify.com
Living My Life - Album by Grace Jones | Spotify
Grace Jones · album · 1982 · 7 songs
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
At the risk of stating the obvious, what a mighty record this is
open.spotify.com
Black Sea - Album by XTC | Spotify
XTC · album · 1980 · 14 songs
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The Riverboat Captain @riverboatcapt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Warriors marketing team going into overdrive.
A box of Arnott's Shapes - Wah-cho cheese flavour
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