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@chrisluxonmp @vonderleyen It's shameful that NZ finds itself in this position, begging allies to please drip feed us some of that petrol/deisel that we ourselves have not had the wherewithal to extract. We are living in an increasingly dog-eat-dog world, and we are the scroungiest puppy on the block.

As Kiwis continue to feel the impacts of the Middle East conflict, working with partners is more important than ever. I was glad to speak today with European Commission President @vonderleyen about the conflict in the Middle East and the resilience that comes from our close trading relationship. We agreed that keeping supply chains flowing is critical for the global economy and for households in New Zealand, the EU, and the rest of the world.

For the first time in four years, kākāpō are breeding again. Experts are optimistic that 2026 could deliver the most productive breeding season for the kākāpō in decades. These critically endangered, flightless, nocturnal parrots—native exclusively to New Zealand—are among the world's heaviest and most intensively managed bird species. Their reproduction is highly irregular, occurring only every two to four years when native rimu trees undergo a "mast" event, producing an abundance of protein-rich fruit and seeds that provide the essential nutrition for egg-laying and chick-rearing. After a four-year hiatus since the last major breeding in 2022, the pattern has shifted dramatically this year. A significant rimu mast is underway, triggering widespread mating activity that began as early as late December 2025. Males congregate in traditional leks—communal display areas—where they construct intricate networks of cleared tracks and bowl-shaped depressions to amplify their deep, booming calls. These resonant, low-frequency sounds carry far through the dense forest, attracting females for courtship. The Kākāpō Recovery Programme, run by New Zealand's Department of Conservation (DOC) in partnership with Ngāi Tahu, now monitors the entire known population of 236 individuals (as of early 2026), including 83 breeding-age females. Every bird is fitted with a small radio transmitter to track movements, mating behavior, and nesting success in real time. Females typically produce one to five eggs but usually fledge just a single chick per season, meaning even high participation could yield a substantial influx of young—potentially the highest number since systematic records began 30 years ago. Conservation strategies for kākāpō rank among the most hands-on globally: decades of efforts have included hand-rearing chicks, supplemental feeding, predator-free island translocations, and vigilant nest protection. For 2026, however, managers are deliberately scaling back intervention in many cases—allowing more eggs to incubate naturally and permitting mothers to raise offspring with less human involvement. This approach aims to foster greater self-sufficiency and resilience in the population. As Deidre Vercoe, operations manager for the kākāpō recovery program, explained: “We want to create healthy, self-sustaining populations of kākāpō that are thriving, not just surviving.” A robust food supply combined with reduced interference could mark a pivotal step toward that goal. If the season fulfills expectations, with chicks hatching from mid-February onward, it would represent meaningful progress in pulling this iconic species back from the edge of extinction. [Department of Conservation (DOC), "Kākāpō breeding season officially underway" media release (January 6, 2026)]

@AndrewKirbyGolf They could open up 1 more special category: Guys who quit the Tour to do drugs with their entourage, commit insurance fraud by claiming a career ending wrist injury, and then miraculously come back by "winning" a circus exhibition match. That wrist looks ok all of a sudden.

The PGAT execs right now are thinking - How the f&ck can we dress up paying Anthony Kim to rejoin the PGAT Sorry guys - you missed the boat But you do have Collin 😎

@fried_egg_golf He wasn't "away from the game". He was a drug addict that QUIT the game, claiming a career-ending wrist injury and mooching off an insurance payout for a decade. I'm all for guys battling their demons, but tell it like it is. How is that wrist now ???

"Rarely in sport does a comeback meet the expectations placed upon it. For four days in Adelaide, Anthony Kim proved that he still has the fire, the belief, and the game to stand toe-to-toe with some of the best golfers in the world – a remarkable feat for a 40-year-old who was away from the game for more than a decade, battling demons and emerging intact on the other side." - @JosephLaMagna in today's newsletter (Photo Credit: LIV Golf)

@TheGhostofhogan @JGGolfFitness What IS simple is that he was playing NOT to lose money, when he SHOULD have been playing to WIN the fucking tournament. BIG DIFFERENCE.

@JGGolfFitness Pretty simple explanation: He thought a driver or 3 wood would end up in ocean or OB. What more is there to analyze?

Ok how bad a play was the tee shot selection on 18 yesterday from this guy?! 🤦‍♂️ 2 back of clubhouse lead Reachable par 5 that Min Woo, Scottie etc had just 180 into after great drives Still on in two with pair of fairway woods! Takes iron 😳 Hits it in bunker 🤣 Makes par after giving himself an outside look at birdie from 20ft This must be in the hall of fame @LouStagner for most puzzling shot selection 🤔

@APompliano All this, from the twat that has been "farming" the land that has been passed down from his great-great-great-great granddaddy. GMAFB, words come easily when you are part of the landed gentry.

This may be the most powerful political ad I have ever seen.

@engineeringolf You are FAR better off booking a flight to NZ and playing Te Arai North & South and if very lucky/ connected Tara Iti. Half dozen more gems in NZ, all better/equal to Pebble - wirh Paraparaumu Beach at the top of that list.

As Pebble winds down, if you’re contemplating the bucket list trip for another year, take it from a guy who waited: BOOK IT. 1. It’s not getting cheaper. 2. The course is HARD. And only getting harder as you age. Sticky rough. Firm, small targets. Often no option to run it up. BOOK IT. Walk, and take a caddie. You won’t regret it.

@LouStagner Anchoring/schmanchoring - one simple rule sorts it all out. PUTTER MUST BE THE SHORTEST CLUB IN THE BAG. Argument over.

The USGA and R&A screwed up when they banned anchoring. Banning anchoring was a ridiculous decision based on nothing other than they don't like how it looks. The USGA essentially said they had no interest in understanding if anchoring actually makes any kind of difference. I don't like how interlocking grip looks. We should ban that. See how ridiculous that is?

@KimDotcom A nice, cozy US Supermax prison cell awaits you fat boy - enjoy.

Those idiots at the New Zealand Govt betting everything on US Empire. Such a shame. Brace for impact. Fools.

@BillyBaldwin Skankalicious

Name this band. 🎸

@APompliano When was the last time you visited a grocery store, you muppet? I suppose you have your maid or butler do it for you... How about your local taxes, home insurance, health insurance, electricity? All going up <1%? Are you out of your fucking mind ???

Inflation is under 1% in the United States. Deflation is a major risk. The Fed should be cutting interest rates.

@NUCLRGOLF NOBODY watches LIV golf because they are pre-paid circus performers chasing a little white ball around while silly music blares away. It is the equivalent to playing your mates in a 20$ Nassau when you have already been paid 500$ just to show up on the 1st tee. Get it now?

🚨🏌️🫨 #NO MEANING — Brandel Chamblee on LIV Golf: “People don’t watch LIV because they know these events have no weight, no historical meaning, no legacy, and they're invitation-based mostly.” Do you agree with Chamblee?

@theswansjr "Bitcoin does one thing: be money." You cant be more WRONG with this statement. Gunpowder was used as fire medicine for centuries until armies discovered its real value. Bitcoin = fire medicine Bitpower = gunpowder Read/Study #SOFTWAR

Normie Think: Bitcoin has no underlying utility, unlike Gold and silver which utility. You're proving my point while thinking you're refuting it. Money that's "useful for other things" is terrible money. That's the problem. Gold's industrial demand competes with its monetary demand. That's price distortion baked into the molecule. Bitcoin does one thing: be money. Zero industrial overhead pulling it in different directions. Pure monetary function. That's not a weakness.

@td_nash #4 Bobby Orr. IYKYK

Wayne Gretzky is not available. Who do YOU think is the greatest hockey player of all time?🧐

@APompliano Put some kneepads on, you must be getting sore. While you're at it, wipe the orange spray tan off your lips - it's unbecoming.

Inflation is now 0.68% A massive deflationary force is swallowing the US economy. The Fed must cut rates aggressively.

@HiddenYorkshire The WORST ending of a great character in cinematic history. He deserved SO MUCH MORE

sometimes when i'm feeling stressed out i make a list of actionable steps and imagine mike ehrmantrout saying "this is what you're going to do"

@PhilMickelson @JoshACarpenter @chambleebrandel @PhilMickelson You traded golf IMMORTALITY for a fist full of dollars that your great-grandkids will never need (unless you already gambled it away). Legacy vs. $$ - you made the WRONG decision and will be sucking on that for the rest of your days. SLEEP WELL

@JoshACarpenter @chambleebrandel I’ve won it. It’s not.

. @chambleebrandel is paid to give his opinion and did so here in calling the Players the best major. “The Players, to me, stands alone and above the other four major championships as not just a major, it is in my estimation, the best major.” Full comments

This cat knows what he's on about!

@gnoble79 Being the male secretary to Peter Lynch DECADES AGO at Fidelity does NOT make you an investment guru. Far from it. You should follow the advice of Fidelity Chairwoman, CEO & multi-Billionaire Abbie Johnson, who describes Bitcoin as the "gold standard" for modern savings.

THIS