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Deborah Russell MP

@beefaerie

Labour List MP based in West Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand. Spokesperson for Revenue, Climate Change, Associate Finance Authorised by Rob Salmond, 2 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington

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How early is too early to go to bed?

09.03.2026 07:20 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy birthday! I'm glad to hear you've come through your surgery and all is well.

09.03.2026 06:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Wordle 1,724 2/6

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🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 πŸ’ƒ

08.03.2026 20:02 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

... the approval limits then there's really no issue. Most of us share cabs when possible 'though usually not across party lines (for privacy reasons). If there is a problem then Parliamentary Services deal with it. 2/2

08.03.2026 06:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

No idea then. But were asked to pay for cabs using an account approved by Parliamentary Services or a taxi card. So the cost etc will have been through an approval process. All MPs get the same travel expenses allowances / approvals. I tend to use BlueBubble bit as long as it's within... 1/2

08.03.2026 06:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Corporate cabs?

08.03.2026 01:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The cars are for Ministers, not MPs.

08.03.2026 01:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kākāpō Cam: Live from the nest Watch Rakiura, a female kākāpō, live from her nest on Whenua Hou/Codfish Island, a small, predator free island in southern New Zealand.

www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...

Whenever I want just a few minutes of peace, I check out kākāpō cam.

07.03.2026 10:07 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Serene buns instead of cross buns.

05.03.2026 02:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Census was in 2023. David Clark was Minister from late 2020.

05.03.2026 00:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Read the article. This is support to the select committee stage where the issues can be worked through. The first census to count LGBTQI+ communities was done by Labour Ministers of Statistics.

04.03.2026 22:21 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Dire Straits concert.

And now I have an ear-worm. Thanks.

04.03.2026 22:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I didn't realise she was so little. Will she grow much more?

04.03.2026 05:47 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Mincer and all! That's a fantastic set up.

03.03.2026 07:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Mum bought one with the money she earned from baking for the shearer's just before I was born. She replaced it when I was in my late 30s.

I got one about 20 years ago. It's going strong.

03.03.2026 06:38 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Thinking of you. I hope all goes well with your surgery.

02.03.2026 06:46 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I planted more veggies: little gem lettuces and celery and brussel sprouts. 🌱

02.03.2026 05:25 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Democratic Resilience and Transparency This is a meeting of influential thinkers from various backgrounds to share ideas about how to ensure our democracy is preserved and enhanced.

A strong democracy is so important in an uncertain world. I am co-hosting a parliamentary cross-party forum on democratic resilience and transparency. Its on 23 March and is free. There are some great keynotes and panels.

Register here: events.humanitix.com/democratic-r....

02.03.2026 01:29 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Tightrope, a Daily Trivia Game | Britannica A daily trivia game with 9 interesting questions. If you get three wrong…you lose. Question categories include science, arts, history, animals and math.

Tightrope, a daily trivia game | Britannica

Mar. 2, 2026

T I G H T R O P E
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My Score: 2300
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01.03.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I will grow vegetables and read books to the children.

01.03.2026 02:49 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’ƒπŸŽ‰πŸ₯³πŸŽŠπŸ‘―πŸ•Ί

28.02.2026 20:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I used the word 'popinjay' in a speech in the House. 🦜🦜🦜😁

23.02.2026 01:40 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Two screwdrivers, one allen key and one small piece of doweling in a cardboard box.

Two screwdrivers, one allen key and one small piece of doweling in a cardboard box.

That moment when you've been assembling the IKEA furniture and there's one piece of dowelling left over. 😬

22.02.2026 03:54 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
Tightrope, a Daily Trivia Game | Britannica A daily trivia game with 9 interesting questions. If you get three wrong…you lose. Question categories include science, arts, history, animals and math.

Tightrope, a daily trivia game | Britannica

Feb. 20, 2026

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My Score: 2350
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First full marks for a couple of weeks.

19.02.2026 20:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Chris Hipkins | I will not tolerate race-baiting. Today I called it out and I’ll continue to do so. Unity matters and our diversity is our source of... | Instagram 167 likes, 13 comments - chrishipkinsmp on February 17, 2026: "I will not tolerate race-baiting. Today I called it out and I’ll continue to do so. Unity matters and our diversity is our source of...

Chris Hipkins calling out racism in Parliament today.

www.instagram.com/reel/DU4rEDy...

18.02.2026 06:19 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Boxes of crayons divided into colours sit on a bench

Boxes of crayons divided into colours sit on a bench

Bottles of paint - a range of different colours - sit on a shelf

Bottles of paint - a range of different colours - sit on a shelf

West Auckland Resource Centre is a lovely place to volunteer and slao find useful items for work and home projects/play #kikorangi arcnz.org.nz

18.02.2026 01:31 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'll be attending the Feb 17 meeting.
The #SalvationArmy is resolutely speaking up on behalf of growing number of kids and families that are hungry or homeless.
Their State of the Nation report is a must-read. But we must do more than just read it.

#priorities

15.02.2026 05:08 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

It's a horrible book. Nasty people, cruelty and inter generational harm. I've read it as a set novel at school and hated it, and gave it another go in my 30s and still hated it. It's NOT a romance.

12.02.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Tightrope, a Daily Trivia Game | Britannica A daily trivia game with 9 interesting questions. If you get three wrong…you lose. Question categories include science, arts, history, animals and math.

Tightrope, a daily trivia game | Britannica

Feb. 12, 2026

T I G H T R O P E
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My Score: 2330
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11.02.2026 18:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Post your favourite Lord of the Rings character. Wrong answers only.

11.02.2026 06:38 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2