Jason Kemp
@dialogcrm.bsky.social
WordPress guy. Auckland, NZ - was in North Otago. Topics incl. music, film, biking -mtb, renewable energy, climate, tech, coffee, architecture, & the dog. Quals in law, arts & marketing. Barista. https://dialogcrm.com
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Jason Kemp
@dialogcrm.bsky.social
· Nov 26
Community Building in Hampden - DialogCRM
Community Building in Hampden. For the last 2 years I've been busy on community building pun absolutely intended.
dialogcrm.com
This is some of what I've been up to for the past couple of years. "I’ve been busy on community building pun absolutely intended."
dialogcrm.com/blog/2025/11...
dialogcrm.com/blog/2025/11...
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Paul Goldsmith tells me today he has decided not to appeal this decision.
"I didn't see the point of dragging it out for more months and more expense."
"I didn't see the point of dragging it out for more months and more expense."
NEW: The High Court has ruled that Paul Goldsmith's appointment of Dr. Stephen Rainbow as Human Rights Commissioner was unlawful
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Minister unlawfully appointed human rights and race relations commissioners
The High Court has found Paul Goldsmith’s controversial appointment of Stephen Rainbow and that of Melissa Derby were unlawful.
www.thepost.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Paul Goldsmith tells me today he has decided not to appeal this decision.
"I didn't see the point of dragging it out for more months and more expense."
"I didn't see the point of dragging it out for more months and more expense."
Thanks - in same city as my daughter now so forecast is looking good.
February 10, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Thanks - in same city as my daughter now so forecast is looking good.
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End of an era. Backlisted is the good stuff. Well done, all.
Tomorrow we release the final episode of Backlisted for the foreseeable future.* After ten years, it's a very odd feeling. I am looking forward to spending more time with my books and fewer times on social media.
* Boats against the current, we beat on via Patreon.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmQK...
* Boats against the current, we beat on via Patreon.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmQK...
At Last I Am Free
YouTube video by Robert Wyatt - Topic
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:52 AM
End of an era. Backlisted is the good stuff. Well done, all.
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False modesty is bullshit. So this is an exceptional episode of the podcast I have poured my heart, soul and brain into for ten years. It was a privilege to discuss C.S. Lewis with Rowan Williams, knowing a) you'd get to hear it and b) nobody does it like we do. www.backlisted.fm/episodes/257...
257. Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis — Backlisted
Dr Rowan Williams, theologian, poet and former Archbishop of Canterbury, joins Andy and John for a thoughtful and moving discussion of Till We Have Faces (1956), the last novel by C.S. Lew...
www.backlisted.fm
February 10, 2026 at 7:41 AM
False modesty is bullshit. So this is an exceptional episode of the podcast I have poured my heart, soul and brain into for ten years. It was a privilege to discuss C.S. Lewis with Rowan Williams, knowing a) you'd get to hear it and b) nobody does it like we do. www.backlisted.fm/episodes/257...
A repeat from earlier in the day
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWxW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWxW...
1 Giant Leap - My Culture [480p]
YouTube video by HQrip
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:16 AM
A repeat from earlier in the day
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWxW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWxW...
It's my birthday tomorrow - still listening to everything I can and soaking it in sponge like same as when I was 5. If I was making a playlist this would be on it.
gaudimusic.bandcamp.com/album/ennio-...
gaudimusic.bandcamp.com/album/ennio-...
ENNIO MORRICONE in Dub. (The Good, The Dub and The Ugly), by LAB DUB
4 track album
gaudimusic.bandcamp.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:15 AM
It's my birthday tomorrow - still listening to everything I can and soaking it in sponge like same as when I was 5. If I was making a playlist this would be on it.
gaudimusic.bandcamp.com/album/ennio-...
gaudimusic.bandcamp.com/album/ennio-...
Yes to all - exceptional podcasts every time & that takes dedication & depth. Thank you & your team
February 10, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Yes to all - exceptional podcasts every time & that takes dedication & depth. Thank you & your team
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Tomorrow we release the final episode of Backlisted for the foreseeable future.* After ten years, it's a very odd feeling. I am looking forward to spending more time with my books and fewer times on social media.
* Boats against the current, we beat on via Patreon.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmQK...
* Boats against the current, we beat on via Patreon.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmQK...
At Last I Am Free
YouTube video by Robert Wyatt - Topic
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Tomorrow we release the final episode of Backlisted for the foreseeable future.* After ten years, it's a very odd feeling. I am looking forward to spending more time with my books and fewer times on social media.
* Boats against the current, we beat on via Patreon.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmQK...
* Boats against the current, we beat on via Patreon.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmQK...
That was my earlier thought. But i have seen Simon Watt fumble the ball before so why not both? Stupid grifters
February 10, 2026 at 7:47 AM
That was my earlier thought. But i have seen Simon Watt fumble the ball before so why not both? Stupid grifters
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Let’s have a little bit of a chat about an economic concept known as the learning rate, and why it makes an LNG terminal a batshit insane idea 🧵
#nzpol
#nzpol
Watch live: Taranaki's Liquefied Natural Gas import facility expected to save New Zealanders millions
Watch live: Taranaki's Liquefied Natural Gas import facility expected to save New Zealanders millions
Energy Minister Simon Watts on Monday announced a contract was expected to be signed by the middle of the year.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 10, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Let’s have a little bit of a chat about an economic concept known as the learning rate, and why it makes an LNG terminal a batshit insane idea 🧵
#nzpol
#nzpol
And by changing the way giant dams are used - more for storage than dumping water to keep prices higher.
I’ve spent s lot if time riding up & down Benmore in the last 4 years. It is part of a network of dams that could be managed much better if the thinking was strategic
I’ve spent s lot if time riding up & down Benmore in the last 4 years. It is part of a network of dams that could be managed much better if the thinking was strategic
February 10, 2026 at 6:40 AM
And by changing the way giant dams are used - more for storage than dumping water to keep prices higher.
I’ve spent s lot if time riding up & down Benmore in the last 4 years. It is part of a network of dams that could be managed much better if the thinking was strategic
I’ve spent s lot if time riding up & down Benmore in the last 4 years. It is part of a network of dams that could be managed much better if the thinking was strategic
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It's the most flawless economic plan since they paid $671 million to buy zero ferries.
February 10, 2026 at 6:10 AM
It's the most flawless economic plan since they paid $671 million to buy zero ferries.
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These would be the same downward pressures that reduced rents across the country when National handed billions to landlords.
Also: thanks for your amazing mahi, Marc
Also: thanks for your amazing mahi, Marc
February 10, 2026 at 6:31 AM
These would be the same downward pressures that reduced rents across the country when National handed billions to landlords.
Also: thanks for your amazing mahi, Marc
Also: thanks for your amazing mahi, Marc
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*Call for Grace Tame to be awarded more, and higher, Australian honours.*
Grace is a true humanitarian. She is fighting to protect one of the most vulnerable at risk communities on the planet.
Right wing forces hate her because she is right and good.
@abcnewsbot.bsky.social
Grace is a true humanitarian. She is fighting to protect one of the most vulnerable at risk communities on the planet.
Right wing forces hate her because she is right and good.
@abcnewsbot.bsky.social
“Grace Tame criticised by federal and state MPs for leading chants of "globalise the intifada" at a rally against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
The NSW government has been considering outlawing the contentious phrase under revised hate speech laws.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
The NSW government has been considering outlawing the contentious phrase under revised hate speech laws.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Call for Grace Tame to be stripped of AOTY title over intifada chant
Grace Tame accused Australia of being "a so called democracy" that punishes peaceful protesters, before chanting "from Gadigal to Gaza, globalise the intifada!"
www.abc.net.au
February 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
*Call for Grace Tame to be awarded more, and higher, Australian honours.*
Grace is a true humanitarian. She is fighting to protect one of the most vulnerable at risk communities on the planet.
Right wing forces hate her because she is right and good.
@abcnewsbot.bsky.social
Grace is a true humanitarian. She is fighting to protect one of the most vulnerable at risk communities on the planet.
Right wing forces hate her because she is right and good.
@abcnewsbot.bsky.social
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The lecture “The crisis of human collective decision-making in a social media world” by Prof. Carl Bergstrom, (University of Washington) @ Otago Uni was very interesting.
Dis/misinformation in the current world of AI slop and the effect it also in democratic processses is significant.
Dis/misinformation in the current world of AI slop and the effect it also in democratic processses is significant.
February 10, 2026 at 6:25 AM
The lecture “The crisis of human collective decision-making in a social media world” by Prof. Carl Bergstrom, (University of Washington) @ Otago Uni was very interesting.
Dis/misinformation in the current world of AI slop and the effect it also in democratic processses is significant.
Dis/misinformation in the current world of AI slop and the effect it also in democratic processses is significant.
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The vibe today in Wellington.
February 10, 2026 at 2:18 AM
The vibe today in Wellington.
Here is a smoking gun ….
The US is looking for new markets for its liquified natural gas. Fancy that. www.reuters.com/markets/comm...
US LNG export dominance to be tested as sellers look beyond Europe
A potent mix of American ingenuity and full-throated political backing has propelled the U.S. to the top of global LNG exporter rankings, and promoted a narrative that shipments of "freedom gas" will ...
www.reuters.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Here is a smoking gun ….
Great news. Best wishes for her & you too.
February 10, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Great news. Best wishes for her & you too.