Efeso Collins
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Green Party List MP based in South Auckland. Auth: M Ross L5, 108 The Strand, Wgtn. RT not endorsement.
Manukau, Auckland
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Sincere congratulations to Wayne Brown and wish you every success in this blessed role as Mayor of Auckland. U have my full support and thanks for being so respectful and robust during rue campaign. All the best.
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My eldest giving a class presentation today about our people's journey thru the Pacific. In reply to a question from classmate about how far back we go she said: my body is 9 yrs old but the blood running thru my veins is thousands of years old. She made me cry w/ those words.
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Got a couple of msgs today from people saying my studio background might not be professional enough for national tv. Told them I’m way proud of my girls artwork & happy to light up our 2brm apartment & the nation with their talents. Some new art pieces being created this week.
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Irrespective of our views we need to learn to debate the issues and not dehumanize & threaten those in public office. It's been tough going for many over the past few years but this stuff is ghastly. Let's do better.
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Kia ora
@nzherald
I know some caring, talented and community-driven people in my neighbourhood. Happy to forward their details so you can give them some genuine coverage cos like this story, they’re not dropkick party kids either. Nga mihi.
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Extremely grateful to the
@NZGreens
for their endorsement of my mayoral campaign - the first time the Greens have endorsed a mayoral candidate independent of their Party. This is a key election for climate action, and bringing our city together.
#forthepeople
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Hey
@TVNZ
it’s time u dropped Police Ten 7. A couple of days ago I was watching tv & your ad cut promo’ing the program showed young brown ppl. This stuff is low level chewing gum tv that feeds on racial stereotypes & it’s time u acted as a responsible broadcaster & cut it.
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As previously stated I’m up for robust conversations and my contact details are publicly available. But randomly dropping your anger at me on my wife’s fb page and dm’s is gutless. Focus your frustration here mate and back off my family.
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Best wishes to you and your whanau PM
@jacindaardern
you’ve led with grace and dignity. I hope you get to enjoy a good break after April as well as some really special days with your family. Malo le tauivi, malo le tausinio.
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Landed in Sydney and boom... even the Ozzies are using te reo and English (or Australian lol). Happy holidays
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Started sneezing & coughing a bit yesterday so took a RAT test this morning which came back positive. Feel privileged that I'm fully vaccinated/boosted and appreciate all the work of our committed health workers. Still available by email and will self isolate for next 7 days.
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Wonderful to catch up with the amazing
@_chloeswarbrick
today. Her passion for people, our city and fairness is inspiring.
#forthepeople
#efesoformayor
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I've received a number of messages today with people saying the church should excommunicate me & calling me to repent for supporting a vaccine roll out in (south) Auckland. These are tough discussions to navigate so open & honest conversations are needed.
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Great to see the govt extend half-price fares for PT til Jan. Fares-free public transport for Akl is feasible & a quadruple win: good for cost of living, congestion, climate & local economic dvpmt. Better & more accessible public transport will be a top priority as Mayor.
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** Breaking — News **
Hillsborough, Penrose, Avondale, Royal Oak, Herne Bay are not in south Auckland.
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Update for support centres open out south: Sutton Park Sch, Mangere East and Scouts Den, Mangere Bridge. Manutukutuku, Randwick Park
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Straight off plane from Wgtn and bus is 3mins away. PT rocks and I'm committed to ensuring frequency, reach and fare-free.
#efesoformayor
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So Mayor Whanau is out supporting Wellingtons' vibrant night scene, genuinely forgets to pay a bill that's settled the next day, but some prefer she stay at home and watch The Chase. Nothing here people.
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Big aroha to all affected whanau, community agencies and emergency svcs teams supporting working thru these tough times. I'm not in Tamaki Makaurau rn but watching closely and staying in touch with whanau, neighbours and friends. Take care and keep checking in on one another.
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Is Judith Collins connected to every person asking a question. Samoan husband. Daughter of dairy farmer. Owner of a Trust with 2nd home 😂😂
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Imagine if our approach was to reprogramme society rather than young people. Surely that is way more effective than focusing solely on the huge challenges young people face to find a sense of place and purpose.
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If you're a teacher in Aotearoa and find yourself with a greater workload due to colleagues being absent, flick me a message and I'm happy to video call your class to talk about community engagement, youth mentoring, leadership and politics.
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One trip on the bus is one less trip in the car. We can do this Tamaki Makaurau and take real actions towards achieving our climate action goals.
#efesoformayor
#forthepeople
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The most compelling arguments coming thick and fast from
@_chloeswarbrick
. Get it my friend and thanks for always standing up for young people. Ko tenei te wa
@NZGreens
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Congratulations
@BarbEdmondsMana
on your elevation within the Party. Proud of your achievements to date and wish u well in the Finance role.
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PM thanks the whanau for getting tested. South Aucklanders have acted responsibly as part of the team of 5 million. Much appreciated
@jacindaardern
as many of our whanau need that public acknowledgment and aroha.
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There should be no barriers that discourage and prevent Rainbow people, including trans, non-binary and intersex from participating and competing in sports. Sport is as much about wellbeing and community connection as it is competition.
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On these numbers the next govt will have no MPs of Pasifika heritage - how demoralizing. Alongside
@teanau_tuiono
and our
@NZGreens
colleagues u can count on us to be a strong voice for Pasifika communities and keep the govt in check.
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Making light of a Pacific nation that is suffering the impact of rising sea levels due to climate change is insufferable and foolish.
Oops by a Sky News celebrity panel regarding Tuvalu. Stunning.
No Further Comment.
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1/ Really appreciate people emailing and texting our whanau today in relation to the road incident a couple of days ago. Today, the driver of one of the vehicles made contact with my wife and offered a heartfelt and sincere apology.
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Super impressed by
@danielcorbetttv
@1NewsNZ
speaking te reo and sticking with it in the weather report. Your efforts are a wonderful example to all of us trying to learn te reo and use words and phrases. Kia ora e hoa.
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Appreciated the chance to speak with
@abcnews
about the resilience and generosity of so many in the community supporting whanau during these distressing times. The local leadership on show has been magnificent.
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1/ Really value and humbled by the honesty of people from the LGBTQI+ community who have dm’d me about my faith and keen to understand how we can work together with understanding and empathy. Thank u for being so brave and gracious towards me.
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Aotearoa, u are beautiful. Received calls today from people around the motu wanting to make donations to local foodbanks & community orgs. Thank u so much and God bless.
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In the schools I've worked the school lunches are making a huge difference, even for some families when kids take a leftover lunch home. If Treasury is so concerned about this why not pick up the ph to MoE and ask them to adjust a few school lunch orders. So hard? Not really.
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Really surprised by people complaining about overrun vaccine certificate system. We've got time to sort it before we need them guys so let's chill a bit and login again another time. Kia pai to ra.
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There were a reasonable number of 1st timers thru the vaxx centre today and so glad for each of them. Health workers celebrated with them and not a single word or look of judgment. This is how we do it whanau.
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This is an excellent piece and shows what can only be the sad outcome of small-minded, monolingual exposure. Learning or embracing another language especially te reo is wonderful. U learn new ways of knowing, communicating and understanding.
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Hey Mangere whanau - I know there's a briefing soon for elected officials and we've all connected with local leaders and pastors who could open their buildings to provide shelter, and support. Thanks
@jobartleynz
@angeladalton64
@_chloeswarbrick
@RichardHills_
for the updates.
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Such terrifying times for whanau in 🇹🇴 at this time - our hearts are towards the Kingdom.
This family were in church. They’d just finish having choir practice and the tsunami hit 😩❤️🇹🇴
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Fare-free public transport is good for the climate, alleviates rising transport costs, and makes our city a more accessible place for everyone. Let's go further and make fare-free permanent. Let's build a public transport system, and a city, that is the envy of the world
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Tonight as our family paused in evening devotions, we prayed that we would all show compassion and solidarity with our Trans community who are being belittled and marginalised. So many of our whanau are impacted by these derogatory actions and we stand with u in spirit and alofa.
For the Christian, the call of Christ is to stand beside those who are most marginalized within our society.
Stepping back from the noise and uproar, our Trans whānau are a community that are *still* largely oppressed and excluded within our society.
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Talofa
#Sparksport
I know u guys busy trying to suss your streaming challenges, but that's not our Samoan flag. That's the flag of Tonga.
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Great to see the PM announce that public transport fares will be half-price for the next 3 months. Congrats to activists in
@freefares4NZ
for their work on this. This is the right time for free public transport, in our city and in our nation.
#forthepeople
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With so many in Sth Akl losing jobs, or having wages cut, our family bubble will be donating 20% of my councillor income to local charities to help these vital services continue their imp't efforts over the next 3 months. We're in this together.
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Between some family check-ins, I stopped at home briefly to speak with
@BBCWorld
about the huge challenges facing many whanau in Tamaki Makaurau Akl right now, as well as the resilience, generosity and community leadership thats been on display in recent days.
@VandhnaBhan
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Public transport always the best option and grateful for all our bus and train drivers.
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Walked in the door 9pm gutted that I missed my girls bedtime stories and prayers. Went into their room to kiss them goodnight anyway and they both cheekily opened their eyes hoping mum wouldn’t catch them lol. I was so happy. Hugged, sand a few songs and now they’re fast asleep.
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We should expect academics to bring their knowledge and research into the public realm. Alternatively, academics and their research could just sit idle in universities and libraries for dust to accumulate.
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Invited to be on a panel discussion on media and politics. Turn up and its an all-male panel so gave up my seat to a strong, articulate Maori woman. She's ripping up so all u Phoebe.
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Bus driving is a tough gig... our bus has broken down and there are people screaming abuse and doing the fingers at driver as they pass. Come on guys, I know it's frustrating for everyone but we can do better than that. All us pax calling out - you're good driver we got u.
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Rest in love my brother and friend. Thank u for being so generous, patient and caring to my family over many years. Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of His saints.
#igathewinger
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Got my thrills at Pak N Save Mangere when check out operator asked for id buying cider. When her manager came over with swipe thing she looked again and said, aww no, sorry, its ok we don’t need any id 😂 😂
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Really grateful the person who got tested did so. Thanks mate. We got this whanau so take care of one another.
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Asking
@DollyParton
if she insured her breasts for $6M is insulting and disrespectful. Honestly
@TVNZ
you're interviewing a musical icon and that's what u ask. Do better Jeremy.
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There's a very gentle air of normalcy today... as we all get vaccinated that gentle air will become a beautiful summer breeze. Keep going whanau we can 120000+ I reckon.
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Requesting passports from Pasifika families wanting to get vaccinated is shocking
@barbaradreaver
. I was contacted this morning by a person connected to a family & immediately contacted the BoP DHB. Still awaiting reply. Too many cracks in the svc
@minhealthnz
@1NewsNZ
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Catching up with ppl in office today who all said that when holidaying outside of Akl, everyone took time to say thanks, for holding it together during lockdown. Jeepers we’re a good bunch Aotearoa NZ and best wishes to everyone for 2022.
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On the bus to Otara town centre for Toa Samoa 🇼🇸 parade now and the streets are alive. Screening of game kicks off 5am so this will be a long and exciting community shift.
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We're hearing more about how transport costs are draining people's incomes. That's just one reason I'm committed to fares-free public transport for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
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The govt is completely lost in education. There is population growth so of course schools need more classrooms, but the Crown is too busy chasing kids carrying mobile phones.
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Massive thanks to our local GP clinic, the Starship Dr's + nurses who've been caring, attentive and professional thru what's been a really long day. Not out of the woods yet, but we're deeply grateful for the care we're receiving.
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Go you Cr
@jobartleynz
. Being singled out by the mayor as a person who challenges status quo thinking is a mark of true independence, advocacy and community spirit. Stand your ground and keep fighting for local justice. Malo le tauivi.
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Grateful to the nursing staff at Southseas who took time to calmly talk with my girl who got her first vaccination today. They answered her questions and softly explained the process to her. Stay well this Waitangi weekend whanau.
@teuila_percival
@DrJinRussell
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Honoured to speak to families in my home town of Otara tonight. Added to this special evening is my daughter is performing siva Samoa with all her friends. My heart is filled with pride and excitement.
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Hey friends - this support session is happening today in Mangere Bridge. Please share with whanau as a number of services will be there to provide information. Take care.
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Feeling excited about my girls netball game today and being part of the fill-in coaching team. Go the mighty Mangere Hawks
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Outstanding work by
@jamespeshaw
@NZGreens
tonight. Clear on policy, achievements and vision for the future.
#koteneitewa
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This is an excellent piece by
@JohnJCampbell
& as a person privileged to be elected to parliament, I acknowledge my part to play that will lift people’s aspirations, build community and increase understanding. Malo le tauatai, malo le loto nuu Toleafoa John Campbell
Who are we?
Where are we heading?
And who will we be when we get there?
My year-end politics column.
Please read it (🙏🏽), no matter who you voted for, because - where are we heading?
John Campbell: Are we on the cusp of something new or something old?
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Most of the signs are down now and time for one last round of door knocks to encourage people to vote. You’ve got till 7pm tomorrow (Sat) night team. Ko tenei te wa - party vote
@NZGreens
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Out and about meeting with locals this evening in Papatoetoe and this lovely person asked if he could take my sign home to hang on his fence. Wuhoo
@NZGreens
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Feeling honoured tonite - got texts from 2 different schs/Yr13 Deans asking if I could speak to their prefects. The students did a workshop on leadership and I was someone they identified as a person they looked up to. Shot guys.
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Back at it this morning with the amazing crew so come to Mt Smart whanau - this us for our whanau
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“What Christopher Luxon confronts now, as have all the politicians before him who’ve capitalised on seasonal bouts of Māori hysteria, is a generation of Māori strong in their identity, who won’t let progress slip without a fight.”
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Talofa famz I know tonight is usually shopping for school lunches & we can take our time as spmkts open next 3 days. Holla if u need specific support. Stay connected and know that we got this. Much alofa.
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During a cost of living crisis this lot decide to take from the poorest in society. Affordable public transport gets people out of cars, saves families money and reduces emissions.
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Today a beautiful person genuinely thanked me for my service to the city. We were mid conversation about all sorts of things, so this unexpected moment threw me. Holding those words now, I’m slowly recognising that his acknowledgment is replenishing what feels like an empty cup.
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Between meetings so wherever possible, take the bus. Good chance to read over my notes then enjoy the Playlist.
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Massive shout to the Mangere-Otahuhu local board
@AklCouncil
for the playground development in Mangere. The place is packed out and kids having the best time. Well done.
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Felt sad and sick reading this - too many instances of this vicious behaviour taking place in NZ. Appreciate your bravery
@KanoaLloyd
in penning this article & sending you warmth and strength.
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Fare-free public transport is a quadruple win - good for easing cost of living pressures, lowering emissions, tackling congestion, and revitalising our economy and town centres.
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Out door knocking a few local houses in Otahuhu with the mobile vaxx team. Stay well whanau
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All aboard... train full of teachers and supporters as we all head into Britomart to March together in solidarity.
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Heavy hearts for our Tongan famili as we worshipped during online church this morning. We are all part of the beautiful Pasifika moana and the heaviness is felt by many across the motu today.
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"Reducing harm would require tackling the underlying and unsolved societal issues, including inequity, intergenerational trauma, housing and family violence."
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Who graffitis this rubbish?! Cr
@jobartleynz
is a passionate community advocate and local councillor and this BS is pathetic. We got u my friend and hope you’re doing ok.
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Nearly there Team Auckland just over 12 hours to go and a bit more freedom. Appreciate everyone's efforts especially the whanau of Papatoetoe High School.
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Wonderful to see so many people vaccinated at community-led centre in Manukau over last few days. Malo le tautua alofa.
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Huge thanks to the emergency staff at Middlemore hospital
@countiesmanukau
for their awesome care tonight. Our baby was referred there by GP late this afternoon and we felt so supported thru the night. Home time now for the family and really grateful to everyone.
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Appreciate pple texting wanting to support relief efforts in Tonga. Let's go to
@NZRedCross
at this stage and await official Tongan local efforts in coming days. Sharing warmth and strength with our Tongan families here waiting on news from home.
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Had a wonderful morning at Waiheke meeting people at the local markets, the mara and heading back on the ferry now. Lots of kids on this sailing so the ride is full of joy and excitement.
#efesoformayor
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Mayor Whanau is a bold civic leader and I commend her for doing all she can to lead during these challenging times… and for being true to herself.
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3/ My family are the driving force in my life and their safety and wellbeing is paramount to me. There are 14 weeks remaining in this campaign and our focus is on engaging with Aucklanders on the issues that matter to them and building a future that is just and sustainable.
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A wealth tax on 0.7 per cent of the population (and bringing them into line with tax the rest of us are paying), that positively impacts hundreds of thousands of people and will lift thousands out of poverty sounds very fair to me. Party vote
@NZGreens
for real transformation.
'I don't think a wealth tax would be fair,' Prime Minister Chris Hipkins defends not pushing for a wealth tax or a capital gains tax, denies he is alienating Labour's progressive base bit'.ly/3pdBEoR
#NationNZ
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It's chocka here at Otara vaxx centre with lots of parents talking freely with health professionals to keep kids feeling safe. Thank u Southseas.
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