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Elliot Weir
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Otago Regional Councillor (check FB for updates) | Postgrad Ecology

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With kārearea winning BOTY 2025, and Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori wrapping up a few weeks ago, seems appropriate to share this jam from a few years ago that doesn't get nearly enough play

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MOHI - Kārearea (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by MohiAllenVEVO
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September 29, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Hate to share a facebook link but there's no way to fit it all on Bluesky. Here's a wee write-up on rates (ORC specifically, but applies across NZ). Why have they risen as much as they have in recent years? What should we be doing about it? (Hint: not a rates cap)

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September 14, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Head to my campaign page or to policy(dot)nz to read more - or just hit me up!
September 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Oh yeah that happened too
Congratulations to Elliot Weir who submitted their MSc thesis recently!!!!
September 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
A Better Deal for Students!
September 8, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Reposted by Elliot Weir
Race briefing: A bumpy road ahead for the next crop of Otago Regional councillors
Race briefing: A bumpy road ahead for the next crop of Otago Regional councillors
Who's got what it takes to deal with water woes, rates-rise wrangles and battles with the Beehive?...
thespinoff.co.nz
August 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Yesterday was World Lizard Day, check out these awesome resources on the ORC website!
August 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Minister Shane Jones announced another regulatory overhaul last week that threatens the health of our oceans and future fisheries, and represents a dangerous legal precedent that I want to highlight🌊
August 13, 2025 at 6:52 AM
I'm increasingly anxious about the future of the Total Mobility Scheme, which is a lifeline for so many residents in our community with high accessibility needs. 🧵
August 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Bluesky rookie jumping on here to briefly share about this year's election, where progressive candidates are working together to get the best possible outcomes for Ōtepoti Dunedin, faced with bleak alternatives🧵
August 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Juvenile kōrero gecko
October 23, 2023 at 9:13 PM