Amy Williams

Journalist and writer; married to an urban lumberjack

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Auckland downtown fog lingers

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"When I lived at Ventura Street, we were all a community there - me and all my neighbours, even the ones on Pito Place, we just all knew each other. We were there to help each other." https://t.co/oOBikOILau

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Easter camp gear list arrived, (water) balloon launchers…wonder how that to made the naughty list 😂

“Teens should not bring drugs, alcohol, cigarettes or smoking devices including vapes, weapons of any kind (including lighters), speakers, balloon launchers...”

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A slice of history. Journos names etched in the press bench in courtroom one at the High Court.

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@toddniall Well said Todd, I'm sure your discerning takes on this city will still be sought!

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My 13yo & his friends have adopted “oh my days” as their catch phrase. I’m trying to up them to “oh my giddy aunt”. Watch this space.

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Day two of the trial, team @rnz_news covering it well. Here @SBrettkelly does a great job setting the scene.

[The Detail @TheDetailNZ]

🎧| "Many of the people who are held to account, were in that moment, absolutely heroic. There's no other way to describe it," says then-mayor Judy Turner, referring to some of those who were charged, including the helicopter operators.

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Today, during a wfh phone interview, my cat started meowing for attention so I turned and mouthed NO and she minced off. Happy Friday.

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Elliott Street, Auckland

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Today’s vibe

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@AnaSamways I've enjoyed your column, as have my kids. Sorry to see it go.

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“My mum is the meat patty that spreads the love.” My children’s writing never disappoints.

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Auckland in rose sepia #nofilter

[RNZ @radionz]

🧵 RNZ’s editorial independence is enshrined in our charter and editorial policy. Twitter’s own policy defines government-funded media as cases where the government “may have varying degrees of government involvement over editorial content”, which does not apply to RNZ. (1/3)

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Got told I should be in the World's Worst Parents book. Couldn't hold a straight face. While laughing, I told my very angry 8yo if he wrote the chapter, I'd read it with glee. And that I'd write him into the World's Worst Children. @davidwalliams will send you the pitch

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@KatieDoyle01 Congrats! Beautiful ring

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"He did the Christchurch earthquake, floods at Taieri, floods at Greymouth and one other, and when he walked in our house he said: 'This is the worst I've ever seen'." - Pakowhai resident who's shocked the insurer wants to scope costs for a rebuild.

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Insurer says 20,000 homes in New Zealand at risk of severe flooding https://t.co/vbsHb8aa6n

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Making lasagne with lots of red wine to quell rain anxiety.

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Leaving Gisborne with next @rnz_news crew coming in soon. Good working with @samanthagee_nz @JamieTahana @mtheunissen01 and Sam Rillstone. Many interviews end in tears and hugs here. Kia kaha Gizzy.

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Those with tank water are stepping into the void, offering to do a spin and take a load off.

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Gisborne water crisis: Washing helpers 'literally taking a load off shoulders' https://t.co/sRgv4eeB2R