A Philadelphian with antipodean roots. Proud Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Mayor Kenney. Mother of boys. Indigenous Maori.
Philadelphia, PA
Joined June 2009
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I’ve now been in Philadelphia for 20 years. When I arrived John Timoney was police commissioner, Jim Fyfe & Joan McCord were in my department, and Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook were playing at Veterans Stadium. Here’s some of what I’ve learned with my colleagues since then:
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We’re ready. #FlyEaglesFly
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Prime Minister @JacindaArdern has guided New Zealand through crises and seized opportunities by leading with foresight, integrity and empathy. Her country is better off because of her remarkable leadership—and the rest of us are too.
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.@jacindaardern, one of the world's most impressive leaders, is stepping down as PM of NZ.
"...Leading a country is the most privileged job anyone could ever have. You cannot and should not do it unless you have a full tank plus a bit in reserve." washingtonpost.com/world/202…
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#PrimeMinister @jacindaardern resigned today. I am not surprised nor do I blame her. Her treatment, the pile on, in the last few months has been disgraceful and embarrassing. All the bullies, the misogynists, the aggrieved. She deserved so much better. A great leader. Thanks PM!
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PM Jacinda Ardern will stand down, announces election date nzherald.co.nz/nz/election-d…
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#BREAKING | PM Jacinda Ardern will not be seeking re-election and has announced she's standing down in February.
“This has been the most fulfilling five and a half years of my life," she said choking back tears.
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We’re going to the World Series, Philadelphia! Philly Elmo let’s git it. #RedOctober #gophillies #worldseriesjawn
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PASSED! The Senate Democratic majority advanced the Inflation Reduction Act: making billionaire corporations pay a minimum tax to fund historic investments in clean energy and lower costs.
Every Senate Republican sided with corporate special interests and against this bill.
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Does upzoning increase housing production? A new study of zoning liberalization in New Zealand finds overwhelmingly evidence that it does. cowles.yale.edu/sites/defaul…
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🚨🚨🚨 Last night, the PA Senate waived their rule about voting after 11pm. What they did next is outrageous and you may find it hard to believe. A thread 🧵 /1
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Tremendous work by the @phlsoccer2026 committee along with all partners to get this bid over the finish line. Special congratulations to the many @PhiladelphiaGov team members involved, especially @SheilaShowPHL @jazellejones @christpasta @BrianClintonPHL and alum @vaughnross!
World-class city. World-class fans. Philadelphia’s bid for #FIFAWorldCup 2026 is WON!
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The greatest immediate impact to reduce GunViolence will come from the changes policy decisions to hold accountable those that carry guns illegally and the improved prosecution of all gun violence.
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Remember Philadelphia, gun possession prosecutions (VUFAs) dropped from 65% in 2015 to 36% last year.
These are policy choices.
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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern says she spoke with Biden about gun reforms in the country prompted by the Christchurch mass shooting.
"The New Zealand public had an expectation that if we knew what the problem was, that we do something about it," she said trib.al/J5COgmI
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Asked why New Zealand does not suffer from the rage of older white men like in other western Anglo countries, PM Jacinda Adern replied, "Because we've never allowed Rupert Murdoch to set up a media outlet here." The guy has wreaked havoc on civil society in US.
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ICYMI: @govlabphl, @PHL_CEO, and our team partnered with the @publicpolicylab to better understand how families in Philadelphia were learning about and accessing the Child Tax Credit in order to improve service delivery.
Learn more at ⬇️
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Congratulations Mark and @PHLInnovation team. I’m proud of you all!
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📢 Spread the word! 📢
From #PHLConnectED to the @FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program, Philly families struggling to afford their internet can get help.
Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/3h3ATKf
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I joined @SecretaryPete to announce a historic investment in our nation’s aging infrastructure—including bridges & roadways. Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we can repair bridges across the country and here in Philly—creating jobs and revitalizing our infrastructure.
ALT Officials clap while United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg stands at a podium outside in front of a rusted bridge.
ALT a close up of the MLK Drive Bridge which shows a lot of rust
ALT Mayor jim kenney speaking at a podium