Stephanie Rodgers 🍉
@bootstheory.bsky.social
Feminist, leftie, māmā. Tangata Tiriti, she/her. Opinions stated are entirely my own and do not reflect any other person or organisation.
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Happy NYE folks. 2025 actually didn’t treat me too bad – great new job, AuDHD diagnosis, raised $1500 for Tents 4 Gaza / $1375 for Sweat With Pride, got solar on the roof, donated 46 knitted items to charity and performed in two pole shows. Not sure what 2026 holds tbh, but I've got some ideas...
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kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
February 7, 2026 at 10:25 PM
kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
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Red Dust Rebellion timeline is still well and truly on track. How did I know this was going to happen, lol :)
February 9, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Red Dust Rebellion timeline is still well and truly on track. How did I know this was going to happen, lol :)
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A lot of our political discourse would be easier if we didn't extend good faith to people who would never extend it back.
February 7, 2026 at 3:36 PM
A lot of our political discourse would be easier if we didn't extend good faith to people who would never extend it back.
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it's not just that Mamdani is charming af (he is), it's that he is normalizing the idea that children are full members of society that we all share a collective responsibility for
From @acyn.bsky.social (posted on X)
"Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal?
Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…
Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.
Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake."
"Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal?
Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…
Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.
Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake."
February 6, 2026 at 5:19 PM
it's not just that Mamdani is charming af (he is), it's that he is normalizing the idea that children are full members of society that we all share a collective responsibility for
This is really the only kind of "strategic" voting you can do in our system
And it only works if TPM win more seats that their party vote would return, so it can be marginal! But no harm in trying ...
And it only works if TPM win more seats that their party vote would return, so it can be marginal! But no harm in trying ...
VOTING ADVICE
If you are on the Māori roll.
FFS vote for TPM or independent electorate MP and give your party vote to GREENS
Your vote will be amplified as the overhang seats WILL BE CRITICAL THIS ELECTION!!!
The right wing racist pricks DON’T get compensated for the overhang!!!
#nzpol
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If you are on the Māori roll.
FFS vote for TPM or independent electorate MP and give your party vote to GREENS
Your vote will be amplified as the overhang seats WILL BE CRITICAL THIS ELECTION!!!
The right wing racist pricks DON’T get compensated for the overhang!!!
#nzpol
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February 7, 2026 at 9:16 AM
This is really the only kind of "strategic" voting you can do in our system
And it only works if TPM win more seats that their party vote would return, so it can be marginal! But no harm in trying ...
And it only works if TPM win more seats that their party vote would return, so it can be marginal! But no harm in trying ...
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How come Israel isn’t banned from the Olymics the same as Russia?
February 7, 2026 at 9:12 AM
How come Israel isn’t banned from the Olymics the same as Russia?
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IT'S FEBRUARY 2026.
THE RAIL ENABLED HYUNDAI FERRIES FOR I REX WERE MEANT TO ARRIVE BY NOW.
Instead we have no rail enabled ferries, the two we have are clunky as fuck, and there will be no replacement ferries until 2029 at the earliest.
THE RAIL ENABLED HYUNDAI FERRIES FOR I REX WERE MEANT TO ARRIVE BY NOW.
Instead we have no rail enabled ferries, the two we have are clunky as fuck, and there will be no replacement ferries until 2029 at the earliest.
February 7, 2026 at 3:19 AM
IT'S FEBRUARY 2026.
THE RAIL ENABLED HYUNDAI FERRIES FOR I REX WERE MEANT TO ARRIVE BY NOW.
Instead we have no rail enabled ferries, the two we have are clunky as fuck, and there will be no replacement ferries until 2029 at the earliest.
THE RAIL ENABLED HYUNDAI FERRIES FOR I REX WERE MEANT TO ARRIVE BY NOW.
Instead we have no rail enabled ferries, the two we have are clunky as fuck, and there will be no replacement ferries until 2029 at the earliest.
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Morning all! I recently did an interview with NBR about why I took legal action against my employer despite knowing I was going to lose money. They’ve just made the interview free to view so here’s the link if you are interested www.nbr.co.nz/toil-and-tro...
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February 6, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Morning all! I recently did an interview with NBR about why I took legal action against my employer despite knowing I was going to lose money. They’ve just made the interview free to view so here’s the link if you are interested www.nbr.co.nz/toil-and-tro...
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Instagram influencers of all kinds are getting “political” and they don’t care how many followers they lose.
They are posting video of them doing what their account is known for (skiing, golf, cooking), with text overlay reminding their followers that they can’t do X if they’re killed by ICE.
They are posting video of them doing what their account is known for (skiing, golf, cooking), with text overlay reminding their followers that they can’t do X if they’re killed by ICE.
January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Instagram influencers of all kinds are getting “political” and they don’t care how many followers they lose.
They are posting video of them doing what their account is known for (skiing, golf, cooking), with text overlay reminding their followers that they can’t do X if they’re killed by ICE.
They are posting video of them doing what their account is known for (skiing, golf, cooking), with text overlay reminding their followers that they can’t do X if they’re killed by ICE.
Saying colonisation was good for indigenous people is actually racist against white people
It buys into the harmful stereotype that Europeans are inherently barbaric and can't share knowledge or resources without bringing violence, disease and oppression
wait is it still a stereotype if it's tr---
It buys into the harmful stereotype that Europeans are inherently barbaric and can't share knowledge or resources without bringing violence, disease and oppression
wait is it still a stereotype if it's tr---
February 6, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Saying colonisation was good for indigenous people is actually racist against white people
It buys into the harmful stereotype that Europeans are inherently barbaric and can't share knowledge or resources without bringing violence, disease and oppression
wait is it still a stereotype if it's tr---
It buys into the harmful stereotype that Europeans are inherently barbaric and can't share knowledge or resources without bringing violence, disease and oppression
wait is it still a stereotype if it's tr---
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BUT, since we were forced to do that, we recognise that the work our amazing expert witnesses put into their briefs of evidence is an important community resource. With their permission, we are proud to share these briefs on our website now.
www.wellingtonpridefestival.com/hrrt-evidence 2/2
www.wellingtonpridefestival.com/hrrt-evidence 2/2
Wellington Pride Festival - the longest-running annual Pride celebration in Aotearoa New Zealand.
www.wellingtonpridefestival.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:50 AM
BUT, since we were forced to do that, we recognise that the work our amazing expert witnesses put into their briefs of evidence is an important community resource. With their permission, we are proud to share these briefs on our website now.
www.wellingtonpridefestival.com/hrrt-evidence 2/2
www.wellingtonpridefestival.com/hrrt-evidence 2/2
IRON LUNG IS IN NZ CINEMAS THIS WEEK oh god I'm actually so hyped
February 4, 2026 at 8:11 AM
IRON LUNG IS IN NZ CINEMAS THIS WEEK oh god I'm actually so hyped
On top of everything else the National Party apparently thinks *Fozzie fucking Bear* is the Muppet who's iconic for being egotistical
Don't you dare tell me this is bad on purpose to make people share it, it's pure backfire
Don't you dare tell me this is bad on purpose to make people share it, it's pure backfire
Just another disaster day in the National marketing lab....
February 4, 2026 at 6:42 AM
On top of everything else the National Party apparently thinks *Fozzie fucking Bear* is the Muppet who's iconic for being egotistical
Don't you dare tell me this is bad on purpose to make people share it, it's pure backfire
Don't you dare tell me this is bad on purpose to make people share it, it's pure backfire
Whoever wrote the scripts for the Metlink bus announcements which clearly state "the next stop is Lambton Quay, THIS BUS DOES NOT GO VIA THE TRAIN STATION" deserves a goddamn medal
February 3, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Whoever wrote the scripts for the Metlink bus announcements which clearly state "the next stop is Lambton Quay, THIS BUS DOES NOT GO VIA THE TRAIN STATION" deserves a goddamn medal
Y'all know I'm normally cynical about saying "this rightwing outrage is just a distraction from a bigger rightwing outrage!!!"
but David Farrar suddenly popping off unasked about Aotearoa becoming Australia's seventh wheel has GOT to be cover for something, right
but David Farrar suddenly popping off unasked about Aotearoa becoming Australia's seventh wheel has GOT to be cover for something, right
February 3, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Y'all know I'm normally cynical about saying "this rightwing outrage is just a distraction from a bigger rightwing outrage!!!"
but David Farrar suddenly popping off unasked about Aotearoa becoming Australia's seventh wheel has GOT to be cover for something, right
but David Farrar suddenly popping off unasked about Aotearoa becoming Australia's seventh wheel has GOT to be cover for something, right
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A ban isn't radical. A real radical approach would be to no longer accept the governance and economic model that social media platforms rely, which we can and should regulate instead.
February 3, 2026 at 6:46 AM
A ban isn't radical. A real radical approach would be to no longer accept the governance and economic model that social media platforms rely, which we can and should regulate instead.
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The academic is Dr Samantha Marsh, a member of before16 a group pushing for a social media ban backed by wealthy (white) women. Platforms don't want regulation, duh. But what they're really scared of is legal duties of care, which a ban doesn't do (unfortunately) #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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NZ academic says Meta using same tactic as big tobacco
Social media giant Meta says banning young people from its platforms won't work, but supporters of a law change are crying foul.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 3, 2026 at 6:43 AM
The academic is Dr Samantha Marsh, a member of before16 a group pushing for a social media ban backed by wealthy (white) women. Platforms don't want regulation, duh. But what they're really scared of is legal duties of care, which a ban doesn't do (unfortunately) #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Worth noting that blocking someone you follow doesn't remove you from their follow list, so it's possible a chunk of those people don't realise they show up as still following him.
February 2, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Worth noting that blocking someone you follow doesn't remove you from their follow list, so it's possible a chunk of those people don't realise they show up as still following him.
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Whole lot of you following Neil Gaiman, and I assume it's because you forgot you did so and he stopped posting when it was revealed he is a rapist.
Since he's trying to make a return, do yourself a favour and check if you're following @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com and if so unfollow and block.
Since he's trying to make a return, do yourself a favour and check if you're following @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com and if so unfollow and block.
February 2, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Whole lot of you following Neil Gaiman, and I assume it's because you forgot you did so and he stopped posting when it was revealed he is a rapist.
Since he's trying to make a return, do yourself a favour and check if you're following @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com and if so unfollow and block.
Since he's trying to make a return, do yourself a favour and check if you're following @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com and if so unfollow and block.
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Ever since I said Lolita isn’t a love story a bunch of weirdos (mostly men) have been loitering in my mentions with their opinions on what constitutes romantic love and I really hope none of you daft chucklefucks are in relationships.
February 2, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Ever since I said Lolita isn’t a love story a bunch of weirdos (mostly men) have been loitering in my mentions with their opinions on what constitutes romantic love and I really hope none of you daft chucklefucks are in relationships.
It is absolutely a choice for government not to ensure every kid has access to the support and resources they need to thrive at home and at school.
Parents and teachers of disabled children want them to have the best opportunities for full lives. That usually means inclusive education with support in main stream schools. Disabled kids can grow up to be adults thriving in the real world, with some help.
#NZpol
www.emilywrites.co.nz/inclusion/
#NZpol
www.emilywrites.co.nz/inclusion/
Inclusion is over
Last week, my eldest son began high school. He was so excited - he was absolutely fizzing. I volunteered to take him and his friends to school, and they leapt out of the car when we arrived, racing to...
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February 2, 2026 at 9:08 AM
It is absolutely a choice for government not to ensure every kid has access to the support and resources they need to thrive at home and at school.
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"Yes, obviously" 💀
February 1, 2026 at 8:50 PM
"Yes, obviously" 💀
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If a union affiliated with NZ Labour (or the CTU, which National and ACT lie about being Labour affiliates) was hosting a high-profile Epstein associate on a speaking tour of NZ it would be the only story for weeks
Remember their reaction to Benjamin Doyle having a slightly naughty Instagram handle
Remember their reaction to Benjamin Doyle having a slightly naughty Instagram handle
It’s clear since the Tim Jago ACT President was charged & convicted of multiple counts of child abuse, that the money behind ACT protects Seymour, the Party & astroturf organisations from proper scrutiny in the media. Can you imagine if a Labour Leader had run interference for a paedophile?
February 2, 2026 at 6:24 AM
If a union affiliated with NZ Labour (or the CTU, which National and ACT lie about being Labour affiliates) was hosting a high-profile Epstein associate on a speaking tour of NZ it would be the only story for weeks
Remember their reaction to Benjamin Doyle having a slightly naughty Instagram handle
Remember their reaction to Benjamin Doyle having a slightly naughty Instagram handle
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It’s clear since the Tim Jago ACT President was charged & convicted of multiple counts of child abuse, that the money behind ACT protects Seymour, the Party & astroturf organisations from proper scrutiny in the media. Can you imagine if a Labour Leader had run interference for a paedophile?
February 2, 2026 at 5:37 AM
It’s clear since the Tim Jago ACT President was charged & convicted of multiple counts of child abuse, that the money behind ACT protects Seymour, the Party & astroturf organisations from proper scrutiny in the media. Can you imagine if a Labour Leader had run interference for a paedophile?