Perfect climate change friendly gardening tool! 🐢

29 May is #EverestDay; it’s 72 years since Ed Hillary & Tenzing Norgay summitted. This yr #NZ Himalayan Trust celebrates Junko Tabei, 1st woman to summit #Sagarmatha 50 years ago, & Lydia Bradey who climbed without oxygen in 1988. Proud to be NZHT Patron. stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360706…

Enjoyed the beautiful sunset over Wellington tonight, together with some dog walkers and people fishing. WellingtonNZ Wildbaynz 🌻🌼🌺

🇪🇪 Estonia ranks #1 in the Human Rights Index. Everyone deserves to live freely & on their own terms - without discrimination, restriction, or censorship. Human rights apply to all, with no exceptions.

A spectacular day to revisit some favourite trails and tiny friends Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne WellingtonNZ

“NZ stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Its war of self-defence is well into its fourth year and our condemnation of Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion remains undiminished” - 🇳🇿PM Christopher Luxon. 📣 Christopher Luxon & Winston Peters have announced a new $16 million package of

Warm congratulations to Ambassador Melih Karalar on his appointment as Ambassador of Türkiye to New Zealand.

Warmest congratulations on this well-deserved honour, Sergiy. Paul Ballantyne Helen Clark

Great to have Euro MP Krzysztof Śmiszek , a good friend from my years in Poland back in #NewZealand with a European Parliament delegation. Thanks for bringing the sunshine! Robert Biedroń Paul Ballantyne Olga Ptk Joanna Darmos Antoni Teodorczyk European Union in New Zealand

On #InternationalCatDay, to a cat who knows his rightful place in the household.

Take a moment to drop into Old St Paul’s WellingtonNZ to see the fabulous Glimmers of Gold exhibition featuring 79 tiny humans embroidered in gold by the exceptionally talented Jo Dixey. #jodixey #wellingtonembroidersguild

A wonderful photo, and a reminder of #Wellington’s historical architectural treasures.

A sparkling start to the week in #NewZealand’s harbour city Capital WellingtonNZ

Today is the International Day of Peace 🕊️🌍 — a time to reflect on the importance of dialogue, understanding, and cooperation. New Zealand continues to stand as an advocate for peace in a world facing growing challenges to security and stability.

Lovely to see the tūī visiting my garden enjoying the flowering Pride of Madeira (Echium candicans). Some beautiful colour synergies as well ! WellingtonNZ Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter 🇺🇳. New Zealand 🇳🇿 was one of the 51 original signatories of the Charter in 1945. Today we remain a steadfast supporter of multilateralism and the positive role the UN plays around the world.

Amazing to find blossom on trees in my neighbourhood which have withstood the gale force winds which have battered Wellington frequently over the past few weeks. MetService NZ

A customer of the local fish and chippery wonders when his order will appear. WellingtonNZ

Pohutukawa flower on January 4th, Akaroa waterfront, Canterbury. Beautiful:).

A huddle of seagulls knows how to deal with a wild #Wellington northerly.