Photo from the day I met Jacinda Ardern in Oamaru (note that is not me, just a bloke who looks vaguely like me). She was utterly charming. Could not have imagined the absolute storm she was going to have to deal with. Grateful she was our leader through Covid. Deserves a break.

Who wants Chris Hipkins' Hutt-tastic cap and sunnies? Pop on over to TradeMe, and they could be all yours. trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/…

#Newshub's first poll results of 2023 are in: Find out how Chris Hipkins has affected Labour's support since becoming PM bit.ly/3yQUVzA

Great to support new Minister and Te Tai Tonga MP @RinoTirikatene at Ōtākou today for Ngai Tahu celebration and discussion on Te Tiriti #Waitangiday2023 #Ōtepoti #Dunnerstunner

Exciting #Dunedin based company that! Oritain Te Radar

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Big congratulations to Rachel Brooking (she/her) for being confirmed as the New Zealand Labour candidate for #Dunedin . Excellent choice!

❤️ Dunedin Fashion ID back at the Railway Station 🚉🏰 Organisers have done a fabulous job and achieved model diversity (all beautiful) - I have spotted a KC! #Ōtepoti ⁦David Clark⁩

National not backing down after Health Minister calls out 'disingenuous' nursing claim bit.ly/3yQUVzA #Newshub

$521m increase for tertiary education - that's the biggest increase for the sector in 20 years. #Budget2023

We are backing NZ’s game development sector and encouraging more Kiwis into tech jobs. That’s why we’ve introduced a 20% rebate for game development studios to attract and retain developers to operate right here and provide a long-term incentive to build their business in NZ.

Backed by University of Otago research. We know the incredible difference this will make to low and modest income New Zealanders.

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Oh wow. I was guessing roughly cost neutral but 18:1!! I thought we were meant to be the party of smart economic decisions. Not too late to change your mind on this Christopher Luxon Nicola Willis!

Dropping the $5 prescription charge: Many people seem confused about this. It’s aims to reduce hospitalisations and time staying there: otago.ac.nz/news/news/otag… Much better to ensure people don’t end up there unnecessarily. It also helps lighten the load on the hospitals. #NZpol

When the alternative wants to add barriers and limit access, you can trust the party that decriminalised abortion and removed prescription fees. Want to protect women’s healthcare? Vote Labour.

It's Biosecurity Week and nominations for the Biosecurity Awards close this Friday 26 July. Nominate a person or organisation you think should be recognised for their work ➡️ thisisus.nz #BiosecurityWeek2023

Thoughts and prayers for the National party during this difficult time. businessdesk.co.nz/article/financ…