Valerie Fitzsimons

I am a retired primary teacher who specialised in numeracy. I enjoy: the company of people; bridge; singing; netball; family; food; life in general.

[Valerie Fitzsimons @Orphuss]

@MattWallace888 ?

[Valerie Fitzsimons @Orphuss]

I just signed - will you join me? https://t.co/q3ZTd8JLWb via @actionstation

[elot @elotkoo]

@NZcivildefence rāhui: a temporary tapu & restriction on an area.

[Valerie Fitzsimons @Orphuss]

@nzherald Reporting like this is why I barely look at the Herald now. Such a shame. I used to think they were good.

[National Emergency Management Agency @NZcivildefence]

Looks like quite a lot of people felt that one - hope everyone is okay.

Remember, Drop, Cover and Hold is the right action to take in an earthquake. Learn how you can get ready at https://t.co/7q1ydzpFNn #EQNZ

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[Valerie Fitzsimons @Orphuss]

@pricejd @themefiles Totally

[Valerie Fitzsimons @Orphuss]

@nzsouthernman @coughlthom Why would you even suggest that????

[Valerie Fitzsimons @Orphuss]

@AndrewNZ20 @MrJmuzz @eequlsmcc42_ Takes time and perseverance

[Valerie Fitzsimons @Orphuss]

@AndrewNZ20 @MrJmuzz @eequlsmcc42_ I applaud your academic achievement, I truly do. I think it is arrogant however to think that people with other skills and qualifications did not work just as hard as you did to achieve their particular qualifications and skills. We all have certain altitudes and developing them

[Valerie Fitzsimons @Orphuss]

@MrJmuzz @eequlsmcc42_ @AndrewNZ20 I agree that this was a narrow minded tweet. Is a degree the only type of qualification that people “work their butt off” to attain?

[Valerie Fitzsimons @Orphuss]

@eequlsmcc42_ @AndrewNZ20 When did an alternate qualification (or skill set) to an academic degree make a person unskilled?

[Valerie Fitzsimons @Orphuss]

Almost... - Cause for Discussion https://t.co/ENYGdH2QKO

[The Press Newsroom @PressNewsroom]

Heavy rain is still pummelling the South Island, with floods, slips and evacuations causing chaos on the West Coast and Nelson-Tasman region. https://t.co/e3SeafWlO0

[Stuff @NZStuff]

Areas of the Nelson-Tasman and Buller regions are the worst affected, with orange warnings issued for Nelson-Tasman and red for Buller and Westland. https://t.co/MNKkvFARai

[Stuff @NZStuff]

A culvert blocked by a landslide has sent a deluge of muddy water down a Nelson street. https://t.co/foEH2MUZL9

[Stuff @NZStuff]

About 70 homes in Nelson’s Maitai Valley are being evacuated and other parts of the city are being monitored. A river of rain got "stuck" in Maitai catchment, causing rapid river rise and flooding. https://t.co/49B4e0zdBW

[Stuff @NZStuff]

Nelson is in a state of emergency after relentless heavy rain floods streets and homes. Meanwhile, the defence force is sandbagging areas of the West Coast amid serious flooding fears. https://t.co/EhOXH3MgXN

[The Consultant @TheConsultant18]

Nelson State of Emergency declared
Matai River Breeched its banks
Evacuations underway https://t.co/1Q2EkjL2yB

[Kate ChangeTheGovernment Davis @kateinthebay]

Because I can’t stop being political….