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Engineer, Devil's advocate. Opinions are mine alone. Shooter and Hunter. Energy Adviser. No-one ever wrote a song “F@ck the Fire Department”.

[Noddy @BattChap]

Hot out here.

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Does this mean I get a drive for Red Bull in 2 races time?

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@Papaioeajake KidsCan did not provide any assistance to Destiny Church.

[Christopher Luxon @chrisluxonmp]

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 New Year Honours list.

Dame Julie Chapman’s important work with children in poverty is supporting 60,000 children in 1,100 schools and early childhood centres each year. Her Trust has provided food, clothing and health needs for these children to support their education.

Dame Ingrid Collins has contributed 50 years of governance to Whangara B5 and has been Chair of the Whangara Farms partnership since inception in 2006. It is regarded as an exemplar of best practice, sustainability and innovation for Māori land development. Her contribution is significant.

There is no more successful New Zealand golfer than Dame Lydia Ko. She was such a trailblazer that, aged 27, she was the youngest player ever inducted into the LPGA Hall of Fame. Her list of successes is unprecedented, and New Zealand is extremely proud of her.

The appointment of Sir John Gallagher reflects his continued service as a philanthropist, a community leader and as major shareholder and director of Gallagher Holdings. His service to Habitat for Humanity spans 25 years and the Gallagher Charitable Trust continues to benefit the community. The Waikato, and New Zealand, have benefited greatly from the Gallagher family’s service.

Through Sir Ted Manson’s company TCLM, he provides vans for schools to enable thousands of students to participate in excursions. He established the School Ready Programme which provides targeted teaching resources for new entrant classes, with the aim of lifting children’s social and learning skills. He pioneered in-school counselling and wellbeing services, currently provided in 10 schools for more than 4,500 students, and seeing a dramatic improvement in school attendance, discipline and academic results. New Zealand needs more outstanding citizens such as Sir Ted.

Sir Peter Skelton has been a key player in the development of Christchurch’s post-earthquake Land Use Recovery Plan and has been heavily involved in the Canterbury Water Strategy. He was also instrumental in establishing the Resource Management Law Association in New Zealand. Sir Peter’s contribution is rightfully acknowledged.

New Zealand’s three new Dames and three new Knights are among 190 recipients included on this Honours list.

Every single one of those who received an honour today represents remarkable service to New Zealand.

[Jessica McAllen @Jess_McAllen]

i wrote a piece for @davidfarrier at webworm about the past ten years in Mike King
https://t.co/zAuYl3dvE0

[Oracle Red Bull Racing @redbullracing]

Welcome to the Team, @LiamLawson30 🇳🇿 Stepping up to Oracle Red Bull Racing for 2025 ⬆️

[Noddy @BattChap]

“I distrust camels and anyone else who can go a week without a drink”. Mike King

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Spend 4 minutes watching. #familyviolence https://t.co/mXIEdF6vlc

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Man it’s hard being tough around here

[henry cooke @henrycooke]

If the numbers for Mike King stack up so well, what’s wrong with the regular procurement process everyone else has to go through?

[Noddy @BattChap]

@chamfy No idea there was an option.

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@five15design @TamithaSkov @andydavey Even bigger city.

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I can see why @Spark4Good @SparkNZ @ColensoBBDO @FoundationNorth @Datacom @endace @KPMGNZ @
support the Outline charity.

Their CEO Emmaline is so inclusive.

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Pets unseen victims of domestic abuse get in behind a great charity. #domesticviolence https://t.co/XWm3xd3Gpa

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The ‘don’t fuck with me’ look

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Genius

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A woman fleeing an abusive relationship has used Pet Refuge twice to keep her cats safe while seaching for a new home. #familyviolence https://t.co/l7KyjsINg9

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@JackyNinjakitty @SevenSharp Wait until you hear the Stratford Gas Turbine is out for over a year. On top of E3P at Huntly…

The GOTD has curtailed investment in generation.

[Noddy @BattChap]

Get in behind a Kiwi icon and assist families escape domestic violence. #familyharm #domesticviolence https://t.co/j4WfJ9chFy