Glad you are getting there Nick. I've been slack about getting my flu injection so far this year, so onto it! Did you say you did a flu test? I didn't know there was one. I see that the new strain of COVID is on the rise. I am well vaxxed on that, so here's hoping. I love Stan Walker. And Don McGlashan and all those other musos who tell our story. Also loved it that Lorde refused to have pics with Ministers, despite Goldie photobombing her - and her call out for Te Tiriti. Bishop has revealed for all to see what a boorish arrogant prick he is (as if we didn't already know it!). Also wondering if it is a coincidence that Seymour is being crowned today - on Kings Birthday weekend! He and Winston will be insufferable (even more so, if it is possible). Luxon will go "I'm relaxed" and have on repeat his five lines, and Nicola will keep going carp carp carp. Let's get through the winter, the cold and keep on organising. Our job is never done. (PS for gossip did you see that Elon Musk has been taking ketamine, ecstasy and magic mushrooms and has fathered 14 children? May all his Mars ventures continue to crash into the sea.
Yes, the test I did from our local chemist checked for Covid as well as Influenza A and Influenza B. I didn't know that was a thing either until my daughter came home on Tuesday and said she had tested positive for the B variety.
I did see that report on Musk's drug intake, Mr Hitler was known to take some fairly hard drugs too.
I've started wearing a mask at the supermarket again. It's a good idea during the winter months. My impression is that these viruses are getting more insidious than they used to be - probably in part due to air travel. Anyway, suggest to everyone they do the same.
I just did a Google search re Stan Walker and Destiny Church. He sang there in 2016 (there's a Stuff article from then saying he performed for a Man Up crowd.) My hunch is he's moved on from that and Man Up has definitely changed its ethos to being misogynist, homophobic, antitrans and anti anyone who disagrees with their Old Testament rhubarb.) However this shows in the AI overview when I searched using the question Does Stan Walker support Destiny Church:
There's no definitive public information to confirm whether Stan Walker supports Destiny Church. While Stan Walker is a New Zealander and has a background in Māori culture, there's no indication in public records that he has expressed support for Destiny Church or its political arm, Vision New Zealand.
Let's hope Stan has moved on from that 2016 place - whenever I hear him speak I am struck by his humanity and kindness.
Well thank you Jeremy, must admit I felt utterly "Dickensian" all morning having wasted it with wrestling with my laptop - ye Gods! the magma levels of frustration and profanities that resulted! ... that word just came to me when I'd calmed down enough to see if the advice my IT guy gave me worked on the dead PC - it did bless him. No wonder I love my low tech. glass cutter and graphite pencils so much :/ Onwards and hopefully upwards to us all especially you Nick ... despite knowing Davey the wee shite Seymour is no doubt having a wonderful day!
I doubt it would have much chance of being published, but I did send the one below a little while ago🤞
I find the elevation of David Seymour to the office of Deputy Prime Minister a trifle worrisome. His statement about a Coalition colleague, Chris Bishop, possibly being right, calling Stan Walker’s part in the Aotearoa Music Awards “a load of crap”, doesn’t bode well for his tenure. Does Seymour understand that Ministers of the Crown represent their office, political party and government whether in or outside Parliament?
I hope this comment of Seymour’s doesn’t indicate the quality of leadership we can expect for the next 18 months, when the PM is away from home?
Yep, I did😀. Thanks for your congrats, much appreciated. My letter about Luxo’s behaviour after his girlfriend’s Budget speech didn’t make it though. I sent the editor a shitty message about how right wing letters vastly outnumber left wing ones, so that may have influenced them a bit. They need a kick up the arse occasionally. It wasn’t the first time, probably won’t be the last🤔🤔
My daughter was at the Aotearoa Music Awards last night and says Stan Walker's performance was the best of the night. Hey Bish, you total jerk, Fur Patrol want their tee shirt back. Good work, Don McGlashan.
Just as Sey-less looks very much physically like what he is, "an arrogant prick" (to quote Jacinda Ardern), I reckon Chris-the-Bish looks like what he is: a loud-mouthed snarky dickhead.
That was a fabulous Maori song, but I bet the anti-Maori brigade use it to claim they are still barbarians in grass skirts. They have no conception of Maori culture or their amazing artistic abilities in general. Maoris also have the best singing voices in the land.
Racial bigots - of which Seymour is one despite his protestations to the contrary - don't have any conception or understanding of cultural sensitivities. They are the ignorant, mindless cretins, but are usually too thick to comprehend it.
You smashed it today Nick despite being sick. My husband George interviewed icon and national treasure Don MaGlashan when he was with Blam, Blam, Blam at the Cook for RIP It Up and revisiting There is No Depression in New Zealand lyrics he would have to replace sheep for cows! Yes,two priviledged pakeha men with enormous powers is confronting but if our fabulous gifted musicians like Don, Dave and Stan can pen great powerful songs it's helps to inspire the younger generation to think and stand up.
I’m not into violence but I’d pay mega bucks to see Eru and Deputy Dickhead!
As for Bish, is there not a Code of Conduct for Ministers? I know that’s a self answering question but most professionals have a Code of Conduct / Ethics they are held accountable to, and I note paid considerably less 🙄
Thanks, Nick, for my 'one thing' to read this morning, before a super-busy day. Can't say it cheered me, but this government's politicians are akin to the 'flu. Hard to find much joy in that!
Glad to hear that you're feeling a bit better, and up to producing another great newsletter. I wonder...is the tendency to get drunk and abuse people, on the list of requirements for being a National MP? Bayly and Bishop have passed that test, and Jamie-Lee did his best also. And others. But it not those things in themselves that brass me off, it's the total indifference of the media. And we all know exactly what a huge drama it would become if a leftie MP did anything even slightly unacceptable. Such as getting a parking ticket.
Anyway, on this auspicious day - my brother's birthday! - let us await the installation of Mr Totally Undeserving as our new Deputy PM. Will he improve the lot of the average person? Bahaha!
I vaguely remember that during the Muldoon administration it was written into the National Party’s etiquette guide that at least once in any Minister’s tenure they had to get pissed and abuse as many people as possible before the alcohol wore off. This was because all National MP’s were expected to be as much like their leader as they could.
I may, of course, be mistaken but the habit seems to have travelled with the times quite well. Let’s hope it has the same outcome for the current government as it did for Muldoon’s.
I concur, influenza is ghastly! Most people get a URTI ( upper respiratory tract infection) which can ve miserable but nowhere near as uncomfortable.
Have you ever checked your Vit D levels Nick? Most of us are low, and its an important part of our immune response. I have had fewer colds since maintaining a higher level of Vit D.
I was surprised by a cookie pop-up this morning, as I gather some of you were. If you want to read Substack's privacy policy, it is here:
https://substack.com/privacy
The photo of Goldsmith and Bishop looking cool is not “dumb and dumber” but “cockier and cockiest”. Apologies for using another c-word.
Yes Good on Don. Well done. They are cocky!! and rude!!
Glad you are getting there Nick. I've been slack about getting my flu injection so far this year, so onto it! Did you say you did a flu test? I didn't know there was one. I see that the new strain of COVID is on the rise. I am well vaxxed on that, so here's hoping. I love Stan Walker. And Don McGlashan and all those other musos who tell our story. Also loved it that Lorde refused to have pics with Ministers, despite Goldie photobombing her - and her call out for Te Tiriti. Bishop has revealed for all to see what a boorish arrogant prick he is (as if we didn't already know it!). Also wondering if it is a coincidence that Seymour is being crowned today - on Kings Birthday weekend! He and Winston will be insufferable (even more so, if it is possible). Luxon will go "I'm relaxed" and have on repeat his five lines, and Nicola will keep going carp carp carp. Let's get through the winter, the cold and keep on organising. Our job is never done. (PS for gossip did you see that Elon Musk has been taking ketamine, ecstasy and magic mushrooms and has fathered 14 children? May all his Mars ventures continue to crash into the sea.
Yes, the test I did from our local chemist checked for Covid as well as Influenza A and Influenza B. I didn't know that was a thing either until my daughter came home on Tuesday and said she had tested positive for the B variety.
I did see that report on Musk's drug intake, Mr Hitler was known to take some fairly hard drugs too.
I've started wearing a mask at the supermarket again. It's a good idea during the winter months. My impression is that these viruses are getting more insidious than they used to be - probably in part due to air travel. Anyway, suggest to everyone they do the same.
Good reminder, Anne.
is Bishop on the list or an Electorate MP ?
He is an electorate MP - got elected for the first time last election when he beat Ginny Andersen. Before that was a List MP.
Let's hope we can reverse that in 2026
I read this morning that Stan Walker is a big supporter of Destiny Church.
I just did a Google search re Stan Walker and Destiny Church. He sang there in 2016 (there's a Stuff article from then saying he performed for a Man Up crowd.) My hunch is he's moved on from that and Man Up has definitely changed its ethos to being misogynist, homophobic, antitrans and anti anyone who disagrees with their Old Testament rhubarb.) However this shows in the AI overview when I searched using the question Does Stan Walker support Destiny Church:
There's no definitive public information to confirm whether Stan Walker supports Destiny Church. While Stan Walker is a New Zealander and has a background in Māori culture, there's no indication in public records that he has expressed support for Destiny Church or its political arm, Vision New Zealand.
Let's hope Stan has moved on from that 2016 place - whenever I hear him speak I am struck by his humanity and kindness.
If true, that is disappointing. Where did you read it, can you remember?
We don’t need no David Seymour,
We don’t need his ACT at all
Racist sarcasm his only talent
We’ll love to see him trip and fall
Hey, Seymour we’re sick of spite and gall!
All in all he’s just a vile prick in the hall.
PS. Good to see you up and about, sort of. Don’t overdo things.
Very good song this morning by a very talented artist👍👏
And very good wordsmithery by you Jeremy ... now that ear worm is on repeat in ma heid but with the original lyrics!
Thanks Vicky😀 I wonder if I’ll ever sing them properly again. What a very good word “wordsmithery” is. It has a Dickensian sort of feel to it.
Well thank you Jeremy, must admit I felt utterly "Dickensian" all morning having wasted it with wrestling with my laptop - ye Gods! the magma levels of frustration and profanities that resulted! ... that word just came to me when I'd calmed down enough to see if the advice my IT guy gave me worked on the dead PC - it did bless him. No wonder I love my low tech. glass cutter and graphite pencils so much :/ Onwards and hopefully upwards to us all especially you Nick ... despite knowing Davey the wee shite Seymour is no doubt having a wonderful day!
That’s a top effort Jeremy, it deserves a wider audience. Maybe the Herald will print it?
Thanks Miramartian😀
I doubt it would have much chance of being published, but I did send the one below a little while ago🤞
I find the elevation of David Seymour to the office of Deputy Prime Minister a trifle worrisome. His statement about a Coalition colleague, Chris Bishop, possibly being right, calling Stan Walker’s part in the Aotearoa Music Awards “a load of crap”, doesn’t bode well for his tenure. Does Seymour understand that Ministers of the Crown represent their office, political party and government whether in or outside Parliament?
I hope this comment of Seymour’s doesn’t indicate the quality of leadership we can expect for the next 18 months, when the PM is away from home?
Congrats, you got published!
Hi Miramartian
Yep, I did😀. Thanks for your congrats, much appreciated. My letter about Luxo’s behaviour after his girlfriend’s Budget speech didn’t make it though. I sent the editor a shitty message about how right wing letters vastly outnumber left wing ones, so that may have influenced them a bit. They need a kick up the arse occasionally. It wasn’t the first time, probably won’t be the last🤔🤔
My daughter was at the Aotearoa Music Awards last night and says Stan Walker's performance was the best of the night. Hey Bish, you total jerk, Fur Patrol want their tee shirt back. Good work, Don McGlashan.
Just as Sey-less looks very much physically like what he is, "an arrogant prick" (to quote Jacinda Ardern), I reckon Chris-the-Bish looks like what he is: a loud-mouthed snarky dickhead.
That was a fabulous Maori song, but I bet the anti-Maori brigade use it to claim they are still barbarians in grass skirts. They have no conception of Maori culture or their amazing artistic abilities in general. Maoris also have the best singing voices in the land.
Racial bigots - of which Seymour is one despite his protestations to the contrary - don't have any conception or understanding of cultural sensitivities. They are the ignorant, mindless cretins, but are usually too thick to comprehend it.
I long for the day when we can open any type of news and not see David Seymour’s face.
I absolutely love the point you make about Seymour and Epsom. Shame on the voters of Epsom!
You smashed it today Nick despite being sick. My husband George interviewed icon and national treasure Don MaGlashan when he was with Blam, Blam, Blam at the Cook for RIP It Up and revisiting There is No Depression in New Zealand lyrics he would have to replace sheep for cows! Yes,two priviledged pakeha men with enormous powers is confronting but if our fabulous gifted musicians like Don, Dave and Stan can pen great powerful songs it's helps to inspire the younger generation to think and stand up.
I’m not into violence but I’d pay mega bucks to see Eru and Deputy Dickhead!
As for Bish, is there not a Code of Conduct for Ministers? I know that’s a self answering question but most professionals have a Code of Conduct / Ethics they are held accountable to, and I note paid considerably less 🙄
There is indeed a Code of Conduct for Ministers, Jo. It appears that it’s just not relevant in National circles.
Clearly not! Thanks Jeremy
Apparently Tonkin and Taylor have one that covers employees who aren’t at work… wonder what’s happening with that poor guy?
Great point just another hypocrisy eh? I really feel for that guy too. What money and privilege hide grrrrrrr
Bloody brilliant descriptions
Deputy Dropnuts OR vice captain superprick and dumb and dumber ARE just cocks
Thanks, Nick, for my 'one thing' to read this morning, before a super-busy day. Can't say it cheered me, but this government's politicians are akin to the 'flu. Hard to find much joy in that!
Glad to hear that you're feeling a bit better, and up to producing another great newsletter. I wonder...is the tendency to get drunk and abuse people, on the list of requirements for being a National MP? Bayly and Bishop have passed that test, and Jamie-Lee did his best also. And others. But it not those things in themselves that brass me off, it's the total indifference of the media. And we all know exactly what a huge drama it would become if a leftie MP did anything even slightly unacceptable. Such as getting a parking ticket.
Anyway, on this auspicious day - my brother's birthday! - let us await the installation of Mr Totally Undeserving as our new Deputy PM. Will he improve the lot of the average person? Bahaha!
I vaguely remember that during the Muldoon administration it was written into the National Party’s etiquette guide that at least once in any Minister’s tenure they had to get pissed and abuse as many people as possible before the alcohol wore off. This was because all National MP’s were expected to be as much like their leader as they could.
I may, of course, be mistaken but the habit seems to have travelled with the times quite well. Let’s hope it has the same outcome for the current government as it did for Muldoon’s.
Lol! Aha, thought as much!
I concur, influenza is ghastly! Most people get a URTI ( upper respiratory tract infection) which can ve miserable but nowhere near as uncomfortable.
Have you ever checked your Vit D levels Nick? Most of us are low, and its an important part of our immune response. I have had fewer colds since maintaining a higher level of Vit D.
Immensely enjoyed Stan Walkers performance and loved how integrated with Maori support singers and performers -
‘AAA’ class production❤️🌸❤️🌸❤️🌸❤️
Thanks for including it Nick.
Eru versus Dropnuts - nearly splattered my cup of tea!
Eru brilliant retort and mama support was very encouraging!
More proof that it’s not only the treacherous female MP’s of the CoC who are c***s but all of them are.
Nah, they are all pricks. C**ts, nomenclature first recorded by Chaucer way back when, are useful ...