Darryl
@dbmcnz.bsky.social
Communications and PR in Te Tauihu, NZ. Just trying to make sense of the world.
"I don't pay attention to the polls"
December 8, 2025 at 5:12 AM
"I don't pay attention to the polls"
I've worked in many businesses for many years and I've never heard "... in November, ‘I will come back to you in March’ "
Perhaps Capt. Underpants should take a look at retail and hospo that stays open through xmas and summer? Idiots.
Perhaps Capt. Underpants should take a look at retail and hospo that stays open through xmas and summer? Idiots.
December 8, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I've worked in many businesses for many years and I've never heard "... in November, ‘I will come back to you in March’ "
Perhaps Capt. Underpants should take a look at retail and hospo that stays open through xmas and summer? Idiots.
Perhaps Capt. Underpants should take a look at retail and hospo that stays open through xmas and summer? Idiots.
And he "expects to be back at work on 3 or 4 January" which is a Saturday and Sunday.
December 8, 2025 at 2:17 AM
And he "expects to be back at work on 3 or 4 January" which is a Saturday and Sunday.
That must be parody. It's got strong Teresa May "running through the wheatfield" vibes.
December 6, 2025 at 3:29 AM
That must be parody. It's got strong Teresa May "running through the wheatfield" vibes.
Does he have to position everything fun as economic benefits. STFU
December 3, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Does he have to position everything fun as economic benefits. STFU
No idea of the economics involved but I struggle to understand how salmon from our waters is more $ then salmon from Norway.
November 27, 2025 at 7:18 AM
No idea of the economics involved but I struggle to understand how salmon from our waters is more $ then salmon from Norway.
Christ on a bike (preferably). Are leaders living in the dark ages?
November 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Christ on a bike (preferably). Are leaders living in the dark ages?
Same, she is spot on with this. I bet there has been zero actual business reviews done within council to understand scope, costs, return, issues.
November 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Same, she is spot on with this. I bet there has been zero actual business reviews done within council to understand scope, costs, return, issues.
Errrgh, Head of Dairy Insights. Naff off!
November 20, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Errrgh, Head of Dairy Insights. Naff off!
And that would encourage tourism and....growth. We're all about growth.
November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
And that would encourage tourism and....growth. We're all about growth.
Sorry to hear that. Hope you have good next plans.
November 7, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Sorry to hear that. Hope you have good next plans.
I was going to pen a reply but Spinoff sums it up
thespinoff.co.nz/kai/07-11-20...
thespinoff.co.nz/kai/07-11-20...
15 reasons why the Michelin Guide arriving in New Zealand is a bad idea
The tyre man is here to judge our food. Nick Iles argues why this is terrible for New Zealand cuisine.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 7, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I was going to pen a reply but Spinoff sums it up
thespinoff.co.nz/kai/07-11-20...
thespinoff.co.nz/kai/07-11-20...
Classic induced demand situation. Are any transport planners involved in these projects?
November 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Classic induced demand situation. Are any transport planners involved in these projects?
It's one of the treats when travelling.
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 AM
It's one of the treats when travelling.
Sadly no Uniqlo in NZ and they dont deliver.
November 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Sadly no Uniqlo in NZ and they dont deliver.