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A kakīānau (black swan) having a grand old time splashing about in the dawn light at Western Springs this morning. 🪶🇳🇿
January 1, 2026 at 9:43 PM
A kakīānau (black swan) having a grand old time splashing about in the dawn light at Western Springs this morning. 🪶🇳🇿
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A pāpango (New Zealand scaup) making a splash at Western Springs this morning. 🪶🇳🇿
December 31, 2025 at 8:52 PM
A pāpango (New Zealand scaup) making a splash at Western Springs this morning. 🪶🇳🇿
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Change your password immediately. I did.
ManageMyHealth investigating possible cyber breach
ManageMyHealth investigating possible cyber breach
The personal health portal ManageMyHealth is investigating reports of a cyber breach.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 31, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Change your password immediately. I did.
How I'm walking out of 2025
December 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
How I'm walking out of 2025
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A few Christmas themed moments on the London Underground network.
December 26, 2025 at 9:17 AM
A few Christmas themed moments on the London Underground network.
How I’m turning up to the Bluesky Christmas party
December 24, 2025 at 9:35 AM
How I’m turning up to the Bluesky Christmas party
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Cunk spittin Christmas cheer
December 20, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Cunk spittin Christmas cheer
6.30pm on Xmas Eve is not the best time to find out there's no vanilla essence for the pavlova.
6.40pm on Xmas Eve is a great time to find the gifted vanilla pods from Niue.
Trying out 1/3 pod to be the same as 1 teaspoon essence.
Aside - the pods from Niue are amazing quality.
6.40pm on Xmas Eve is a great time to find the gifted vanilla pods from Niue.
Trying out 1/3 pod to be the same as 1 teaspoon essence.
Aside - the pods from Niue are amazing quality.
December 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
6.30pm on Xmas Eve is not the best time to find out there's no vanilla essence for the pavlova.
6.40pm on Xmas Eve is a great time to find the gifted vanilla pods from Niue.
Trying out 1/3 pod to be the same as 1 teaspoon essence.
Aside - the pods from Niue are amazing quality.
6.40pm on Xmas Eve is a great time to find the gifted vanilla pods from Niue.
Trying out 1/3 pod to be the same as 1 teaspoon essence.
Aside - the pods from Niue are amazing quality.
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Vance consistently proves my two views of her approach to political journalism correct.
1) She is breathtakingly cynical; does not believe a single person in politics is motivated by the public good.
2) This sometimes leads to great reporting & also to consistently, truly awful opinion writing.
1) She is breathtakingly cynical; does not believe a single person in politics is motivated by the public good.
2) This sometimes leads to great reporting & also to consistently, truly awful opinion writing.
Andrea Vance accuses the GREENS of narcissisticly gurning on TikTok? Has she seen anything Luxon has put out, ever?
December 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Vance consistently proves my two views of her approach to political journalism correct.
1) She is breathtakingly cynical; does not believe a single person in politics is motivated by the public good.
2) This sometimes leads to great reporting & also to consistently, truly awful opinion writing.
1) She is breathtakingly cynical; does not believe a single person in politics is motivated by the public good.
2) This sometimes leads to great reporting & also to consistently, truly awful opinion writing.
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Kiwis hatch in Nelson sanctuary during Christmas season
Kiwis hatch in Nelson sanctuary during Christmas season
"It was an absolutely delightful, joyful moment. I couldn't hope for anything better than that just before Christmas," sanctuary ecologist Robert Schadewinkel says.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Kiwis hatch in Nelson sanctuary during Christmas season
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A brief thought and 🛢 about AI from a not particularly creative person.
I decided to make my darling a framed photo for Christmas, I have never made a frame before but I have been lucky enough to get some nice old timber to play with.
I started from scratch, I dont have the right tools so 1/6
I decided to make my darling a framed photo for Christmas, I have never made a frame before but I have been lucky enough to get some nice old timber to play with.
I started from scratch, I dont have the right tools so 1/6
December 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
A brief thought and 🛢 about AI from a not particularly creative person.
I decided to make my darling a framed photo for Christmas, I have never made a frame before but I have been lucky enough to get some nice old timber to play with.
I started from scratch, I dont have the right tools so 1/6
I decided to make my darling a framed photo for Christmas, I have never made a frame before but I have been lucky enough to get some nice old timber to play with.
I started from scratch, I dont have the right tools so 1/6
Sunset now. No filter.
December 23, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Sunset now. No filter.
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I appreciate this graphic issued by the NZ Central Sikh Association in response to the Destiny racists for its inspiring message of anti-discrimination, mutual aid and unity across ethnic & faith communities, and also its subtle reminder that Sikhs are known badasses so why would you fuck with them.
![Poster featuring images of the Destiny Church members who disrupted the Sikh march on the weekend, Brian Tamaki, and historical & contemporary photos of Sikhs in the imperial and NZ military.
OUR RESPONSE AS THE NZ SIKH COMMUNITY
Sikh Community's contribution to New Zealand - 140 years of Service Defending New Zealand.
What [is] Brian Tamaki's Contribution to New Zealand?
HATE. DIVISION. FEAR.
[tick] Sikh soldiers fought alongside NZ forces in the World Wars who fought at Gallipoli, European fronts & Allied forces globally
[tick] Today, Sikhs proudly serve in the NZ Army, Air Forces & Police
SERVING HUMANITY
- 680,000+ people assisted with food parcels and community meals
- Supporting New Zealanders in times of need, crisis & hardship
BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES
- Standing for peace, equality and unity
- Serving all communities without discrimination
OUR IDENTITY
- Proud NZers & Proud Sikhs by Faith. We stand for love over hate, service over division, unity over fear.
UNITED COMMUNITIES OF AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
1. Our wider Māori whānau and Christian communities proudly stand with the Sikh community.
2. Muslim, Hindu, Samoan, Chinese, Asian and all ethnic communities stand together.
SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER AND BUILDING NEW ZEALAND TOGETHER
Issued by: NZ Central Sikh Association (nzcsa2022@gmail.com)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wdpjj5tlztbjxcematya2o5p/bafkreidux5y5skyocvhmuevwxnu4j37bfvsoooh52tgioq56c2a3mt6gx4@jpeg)
December 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I appreciate this graphic issued by the NZ Central Sikh Association in response to the Destiny racists for its inspiring message of anti-discrimination, mutual aid and unity across ethnic & faith communities, and also its subtle reminder that Sikhs are known badasses so why would you fuck with them.
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We've got to get out of '5 eyes', & get them out of AoNZ! #NZpol
www.csis.org/analysis/nss...
This is extremely significant. We may as well admit, under the Trump administration, democracy is an endangered species. What's next, a full alliance with Putin and authoritarianism against democracies in Europe and beyond?
This is extremely significant. We may as well admit, under the Trump administration, democracy is an endangered species. What's next, a full alliance with Putin and authoritarianism against democracies in Europe and beyond?
The NSS That Could Destroy the NATO Alliance
The latest U.S. National Security Strategy doesn’t just sideline Europe—it seeks to reshape its politics, backing nationalist parties and challenging the European Union in ways that could push the tra...
www.csis.org
December 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM
We've got to get out of '5 eyes', & get them out of AoNZ! #NZpol
Shane Jones seems remarkably comfortable with shovelling $52 million of taxpayer money into this mussel farm which regularly breaches environmental standards and loses money hand over fist.
Stinks as bad as shellfish left out in the sun.
Stinks as bad as shellfish left out in the sun.
I’ve kept tabs on a troubled Ōpōtiki mussel farm, and despite $52m in government support the losses only continue to grow. www.nzherald.co.nz/business/com...
Shelling out: $52m govt-backed mussel venture posts deeper losses and faces going concern flag
Troubled Opotiki mussel farm which received $52m in public funding, sees losses grow.
www.nzherald.co.nz
December 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Shane Jones seems remarkably comfortable with shovelling $52 million of taxpayer money into this mussel farm which regularly breaches environmental standards and loses money hand over fist.
Stinks as bad as shellfish left out in the sun.
Stinks as bad as shellfish left out in the sun.
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When your unchristian fundamentalism is put at the forefront of national health policy it is time to leave parliament permanently
Via a trip to the stockades in Aotea Square for a date with some very over ripe Tomatoes on the way out
Via a trip to the stockades in Aotea Square for a date with some very over ripe Tomatoes on the way out
New from me: Health officials said there was ‘no evidence base’ about the likely impacts of the Government’s decision to ban puberty blockers for transgender youth.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/22/c...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/22/c...
Cabinet overrode health advice in decision to ban puberty blockers
Health officials said there was 'no evidence base' about the likely impacts of the Government's decision to ban puberty blockers for transgender youth.
newsroom.co.nz
December 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
When your unchristian fundamentalism is put at the forefront of national health policy it is time to leave parliament permanently
Via a trip to the stockades in Aotea Square for a date with some very over ripe Tomatoes on the way out
Via a trip to the stockades in Aotea Square for a date with some very over ripe Tomatoes on the way out
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🛢1/2
For a couple of reasons two people who are part of my wider whanau are going to spend Christmas day and more in intensive care hospital wards in our public health care system.
They will be cared for by people who also won't be home with their friends or family, and who will be doing their ...
For a couple of reasons two people who are part of my wider whanau are going to spend Christmas day and more in intensive care hospital wards in our public health care system.
They will be cared for by people who also won't be home with their friends or family, and who will be doing their ...
December 21, 2025 at 6:03 AM
🛢1/2
For a couple of reasons two people who are part of my wider whanau are going to spend Christmas day and more in intensive care hospital wards in our public health care system.
They will be cared for by people who also won't be home with their friends or family, and who will be doing their ...
For a couple of reasons two people who are part of my wider whanau are going to spend Christmas day and more in intensive care hospital wards in our public health care system.
They will be cared for by people who also won't be home with their friends or family, and who will be doing their ...
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I remember during the height of the pandemic the Seikh community in my suburb giving out food parcels to families doing it tough. I remember Brian Tamaki at the same time trying to get on TV by risking other people's health. No comparison.
December 21, 2025 at 4:53 AM
I remember during the height of the pandemic the Seikh community in my suburb giving out food parcels to families doing it tough. I remember Brian Tamaki at the same time trying to get on TV by risking other people's health. No comparison.
Luxon's taken a southern holiday
December 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Luxon's taken a southern holiday
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Our beloved ones
www.nzgeo.com/stories/fort...
www.nzgeo.com/stories/fort...
Forty names for kākā
The bird with a big mouth. The bird who leads the flock. The bird who announces the day. The bird who sounds the alarm. The dark bird. The rare bird. The noble, silly, insomniac parrot we’re going to ...
www.nzgeo.com
December 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Our beloved ones
www.nzgeo.com/stories/fort...
www.nzgeo.com/stories/fort...
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When Luxon is asked what his biggest challenge was this year and replies “quarter two”. He’s right but just not in the way he that he thinks.
That language and his inability to shake it is what’s causing him to be so unlikeable to the general public.
That language and his inability to shake it is what’s causing him to be so unlikeable to the general public.
After two years in the job, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says that the media will continue to underestimate his political skills.
Christopher Luxon: ‘People don’t always understand the plan’
After two years in the job, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says that the media will continue to underestimate his political skills.
dlvr.it
December 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
When Luxon is asked what his biggest challenge was this year and replies “quarter two”. He’s right but just not in the way he that he thinks.
That language and his inability to shake it is what’s causing him to be so unlikeable to the general public.
That language and his inability to shake it is what’s causing him to be so unlikeable to the general public.
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In today’s HeraldonSunday - Gloriavale…
December 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
In today’s HeraldonSunday - Gloriavale…
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Banded stilts are beautiful birds - with their pointy bills and feather patterns that make them look like they are wearing old timey swimsuits 😄
Pic taken a couple of years ago at St Kilda, South Australia.
Pic taken a couple of years ago at St Kilda, South Australia.
December 20, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Banded stilts are beautiful birds - with their pointy bills and feather patterns that make them look like they are wearing old timey swimsuits 😄
Pic taken a couple of years ago at St Kilda, South Australia.
Pic taken a couple of years ago at St Kilda, South Australia.
Gravity
You just hold me down so quietly
You just pull me down to earth
Let me go into the depths of your infinity
I can sense your presence in the vicinity
You just hold me down so quietly
You just pull me down to earth
Let me go into the depths of your infinity
I can sense your presence in the vicinity
Name your fav song lyric.
December 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Gravity
You just hold me down so quietly
You just pull me down to earth
Let me go into the depths of your infinity
I can sense your presence in the vicinity
You just hold me down so quietly
You just pull me down to earth
Let me go into the depths of your infinity
I can sense your presence in the vicinity