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Asher Wilson-Goldman
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Public servant. Jew. Kāpiti Coast resident. Communications and engagement leader.
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Went to see Back to the Future on the big screen for the 40th anniversary, there was a Delorean parked outside and I got to sit in it. Incredible!
November 9, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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If you're looking for a spectacular dinner, I highly recommend it - well worth the 45 min drive out from Wellington. The six course non-alcoholic beverage match was pretty special too.

www.50-50.co.nz
Photo of the full menu from 50-50 Photo of the six course non-alcoholic beverage match menu
November 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Went to my fav restaurant, 50-50 in Paraparaumu Beach last night, for a belated birthday dinner for my wife. Nine incredible courses.
Photo of a plate with a meal including a green sauce, a white sauce, a deep fried finger shaped thing and some crayfish. It is plated beautifully Photo of two perfect dumplings in a bowl with broth Photo of a dessert including mint sorbet, earl grey chocolate mousse and a dark chocolate crumb Photo of a plate with a strawberry, a coulis, a truffle and cake with 'happy birthday' written in chocolate
November 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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The white swan guards her nest from nearby predators
A fluffy white cat lying down on a bed of bark chips outside
November 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Been looking for a copy of this (long out of print) book for years, finally found one on TradeMe.
Photo of the cover of The Red Feds - Revolutionary Industrial Unionism and the NZ Federation of Labour 1908 - 1913 by Erik Olssen
October 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Omg look what just arrived! Published yesterday, so excited to read it.
Photo of a book - The Book of Dust, Volume Three: The Rose Field by Philip Pullman
October 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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This is an obscenely large box considering the only thing inside is a MicroSD card the size of one of my fingernails (hand for scale)
Photo of a hand next to a box two times as long and two times as wide as the hand.
October 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Got my membership renewed, it's gonna be another fabulous summer at the Basin Reserve watching the mighty Blaze deliver our next championship!
Screenshot of a web page about the Bronze Cricket Wellington membership for summer 2025/26
October 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Happy fifth birthday to Lyra, from fluffy potato to the best tiny big girl ❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉
A black and white puppy A black and white dog smiling at the camera holding a pinecone Ā black and white dog sleeps in a circle on a rug
October 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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I'm on RNZ this morning talking about the Government's decision to continue enabling genocide. Safe to say I'm pretty furious about it.
Screenshot of a news article reading: Wilson-Goldman called Peters' speech "absolute cowardice", saying New Zealand was "aiding and abetting in genocide". "The reality is that, if you want the people of Palestine to be standing up, to be saying 'this is the kind of life we want to live', they need to be given the opportunity to do that. "Hamas does whatever Hamas does, but ultimately, the thing that is hurting Palestinians the most is the genocide Israel is committing and that's what needs to stop."
September 28, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Thanks to One News for including us in their story www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/27/n...
Screenshot of a news article: Dayenu: New Zealand Jews Against Occupation also said it was appalled by the Government's decision not to recognise a Palestinian state, saying it showed "nothing but cowardice". "While Israel's genocide continues to massacre people in Gaza, our Government refuses to even do the bare minimum," said spokesperson Asher Wilson-Goldman. "At this rate, New Zealand will go down in history as one of the few countries that continues to aide and abet this genocide. This government has made this our country's legacy."
September 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Took part in Hīkoi mō te Pōti today with Embracing Te Tiriti Kāpiti, from Raumati Beach to drop off our voting papers at Paraparaumu Library.

So much support from tooting cars along the way, don't forget to fill out your voting papers and say YES to keeping Māori wards!
Photo of two smiling people with a sign saying 'honk to support Māori Wards' Group of people standing with signs supporting te tiriti and Māori wards Group of people standing with signs supporting te tiriti and Māori wards
September 27, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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Some first reactions from me and Dayenu: NZ Jews Against the Occupation.
Absolute cowardice from Winston Peters and the Government today as they continue to reward genocide by refusing to recognise the State of Palestine. As Israel continues to massacre civilians, our Government doesn't even have the courage to recognise the truth - that Palestine exists, has existed and will continue to exist. At this rate, this country will go down in history as one of the few countries that continues to aide and abet this atrocity. New Zealand is breaking international law and supporting genocide. Dayenu will always stand alongside our Palestinian sisters and brothers against genocide and for justice and freedom.
September 27, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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Lost the dog, gained a cat
White cat sitting on a grey chair with a green cushion and leather bag behind her
September 26, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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Keeping me company while I WFH. Am really glad she doesn't want to go out for a walk in this weather either.
A small black and white dog asleep on a white rug
September 26, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Surely this is copyright infringement from David Lee in his logo here - but I doubt any of the owners of that logo care to take action.
Photo of a billboard for David Lee. His logo is a rip-off of the Let's Get Wellington Moving logo
September 23, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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No ranking this year, every bird gets a point, but here's my top 5: Tarapirohe, kōkako, kārearea, kōtuku ngutupapa and kōtuku #BirdOfTheYear #TeManuRongonuiOTeTau
Screenshot of votes for bird of the year, with 5 birds chosen - Tarapirohe, kōkako, kārearea, kōtuku ngutupapa and kōtuku.
September 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Hung out with a kekeno down at Waikanae Beach this morning
September 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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With kiwi back in Wellington for the first time in over 100 years, it's so cool to see the connections Capital Kiwi have built with their hapori, and how passionate and knowledgeable all the kids are about their new neighbours.
Photo of a bit of concrete with a child's handprint, a kiwi claw print and a star symbol
September 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Ākonga learned about the different footprints that predators (and friendlier animals) leave in tracking tunnels, dug up dirt to see what kiwi eat, saw a trap in action and watched a dog successfully demonstrate the impact of kiwi avoidance training.
Photo of a child reading a book of footprints. In the background are ink tracking pads with footprints on them. Photo of some children looking at a dirt cloud and pulling it apart to find worms inside.
September 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Had a great time yesterday with the Wellington Conservation Board that I Co-Chair.

We joined with Makara Model School when they were visited for the day by Capital Kiwi.
Photo of a dog wearing a vest reading 'Conservation Dogs New Zealand'
September 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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That triangular shadow above the horizon is Taranaki, as seen from my house in Waikanae Beach. So cool.
Photo of the sea with a faint view of Taranaki on the horizon
September 20, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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LET'S GO BLACK FERNS
Photo of a TV screen with Renee Holmes about to kick off
September 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Alarm on for the Black Ferns world cup semifinal tomorrow morning, people!
Screenshot of an alarm set for 5.55am
September 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Waikanae Estuary looking magnificent as always. Great day for a walk!
Photo of the Waikanae Estuary with blue skies and Kāpiti Island in the background
September 15, 2025 at 12:42 AM