Hamilton, New Zealand
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I think I'll go find a copy of Joni's album, 'Hejira' without listening to it beforehand like I usually do with albums I buy.
#vinylcommunity
In March 1976, Joni found solace on the frozen expanse of Lake Mendota, where Joel Bernstein captured the ethereal images that would later be used on ‘Hejira.’
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#ANZAC day 2024. I am grateful for tīpuna of mine who willing fought beside pakeha with the hope of a peaceful outcome. Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. We will remember them 🌿
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Kia kaha te reo Māori 🌿
If we are to be a country of citizens of good character, with good ethics and morals, let’s try not to get offended by matters such as the use of te reo - which is an important cultural criterion for many people in New Zealand.
🔗 tinyurl.com/59ncpwy2
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Typical of Luxon from what I’ve seen. His pattern seems to be to avoid answering hard questions.
Chris Luxon left Tova's podcast in such a rush he forgot to remove his microphone.
He was captured saying this:
"Classic tabloid stuff from stuff."
Was it reasonable for @TovaOBrien to question the PM on his many hypocritical actions or is Luxon entitled to go criticism-free?
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Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, Hui AA Motu, 20 January 2024.
“The best protest we can do right now is to be Māori”
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The President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints recently turned 99 years old. Here’s what he has learned in nearly a century of living.
I recently celebrated my 99th birthday and thus commenced my 100th year of living. I am often asked the secret to living so long. A better question would be, “What have I learned in nearly a century of living?”
I have learned that Heavenly Father’s plan for us is fabulous, that what we do in this life really matters, and that the Savior’s Atonement is what makes our Father’s plan possible.
Here is the great news of God’s plan: The very things that will make your mortal life the best it can be are exactly the same things that will make your life throughout all eternity the best it can be!
Mortality is a master class in learning to choose the things of greatest eternal import. Far too many people live as though this life is all there is. However, your choices today will determine three things: where you will live throughout eternity, the kind of body with which you will be resurrected, and those with whom you will live forever. So, think celestial.
When you make choices, I invite you to take the long view—an eternal view. Put Jesus Christ first, because your eternal life is dependent upon your faith in Him and in His Atonement. It is also dependent upon your obedience to His laws. Obedience paves the way for a joyful life for you today and a grand, eternal reward tomorrow.
When you are confronted with a dilemma, think celestial! When tested by temptation, think celestial! When life or loved ones let you down, think celestial! When someone dies “prematurely,” think celestial. When someone lingers with a devastating illness, think celestial. When the pressures of life crowd in upon you, think celestial! As you recover from an accident or injury, think celestial!
As you think celestial, your heart will gradually change. You will want to pray more often and more sincerely. The Lord’s perspective transcends your mortal wisdom. His response to your prayers may surprise you and will help you to think celestial. #GeneralConference
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Judge Alana Thomas (Ngāti Rehia, Ngāti Kuri) went from never speaking te reo Māori to it being the only language she would use in the country’s courtrooms.
Full story: 🔗 tinyurl.com/tereocourtsnzhh
#tewikiotereomāori
#kiakahatereomāori
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“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.”
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
“Benefit all of us.”
Winston Peters dropping his latest line on the eve of te Wiki o te Reo Māori…just the latest example of using anti-Māori sentiment for cheap votes
#election2023 #māori
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Kia ora e te whānau. Greetings family.
Ko #teWikioteReoMāori tēnei!
It's Māori Language Week!
I enjoy learning to speak #reoMāori. And I’m loving the efforts of our nation to learn, practice and embrace te reo Māori.
Mauri ora 🌿
Nau mai ki te Wiki o te Reo Māori! 🎉 Welcome to Māori Language Week!
We look forward to celebrating with you for Te Wā Tuku Reo Māori, the Māori Language Moment - this Thursday at 12pm. 👊
#reomāori #tewikiotereomāori
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The President of the Church I belong to turned 99 years old last Friday. He’s such an amazing man and seems so full of life and wisdom. Rā whānau ki a koe, President @NelsonRussellM 🎂
President @NelsonRussellM marked his 99th birthday in his Salt Lake City office Friday with his wife, eight of his 10 children and their spouses, and his counselors in the First Presidency, President @OaksDallinH and President @EyringHB.
Read more on Newsroom.
newsroom.churchofjesuschrist…
ALT President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints looks at birthday cards sent to him for his 99th birthday in his office at the Church Administration Building in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday, September 8, 2023.
ALT President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Wendy, pose with his eight of his 10 children and their spouses gathered in honor of his 99th birthday in his office at the Church Administration Building in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday, September 8, 2023.
ALT President Russell M. Nelson poses with his counselors in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Dallin H. Oaks and President Henry B. Eyring, at a small gathering in honor of his 99th birthday in his office at the Church Administration Building in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday, September 8, 2023. His birthday is September 9.
Mālō e lelei. It’s #TonganLanguageWeek in #Aotearoa. Tongan is the 17th most spoken language here. English is the first, #TeReoMāori, second, Samoan, third. Eastern Chinese, fourth and Hindi is fifth most spoken. Keep your ancestors language alive!
I enjoyed Father’s Day yesterday here in Aotearoa. I’ve always felt I need to give back or ‘pull my own weight’ on Father’s Day. Sitting around being waited on doesn’t sit right with me. So, I made breakfast and dinner for my whānau/family. So satisfying!
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#NoteToSelf #CourageToChange
“The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves and not twist them to fit our image.” - Thomas Merton
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I like visiting thrift / op / #secondhandshops. And I like to see what jems are in the #religion section.
#Frankton
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I asked colleagues if they had a #bassinet for my client due to have her baby any day now and this was brought to me by a kind colleague. How cute is this! Basket is portable. Whole thing rocks. Preloved, great condition. Handmade blanket too! #Askandyeshallreceive
#Manaakitanga
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At church today a woman had her new baby blessed and she brought homemade cookies and handwritten scriptures for everybody. She is returning to church activity after ‘wandering’ in the wildness, so to speak. Her testimony was inspiring. God is full of grace. #LetGodPrevail
