Julie Blommaert
@drjulieb.bsky.social
Scientist/nerd. Human to Lilja the floof. Allegedly pissed off too many men on twitter
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Ministers want to bypass their own fast-track law to speed up new gas terminal www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Government wants to bypass fast-track process for proposed liquefied natural gas terminal
A proposed LNG terminal will bypass even the fast-track process in order to be built in time.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 11, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Ministers want to bypass their own fast-track law to speed up new gas terminal www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Thought I was handling The Car Situation well but then had a stress dream where the wheels fell off and then the dealership people kidnapped me
I guess at least the front hasn’t fallen off yet
I guess at least the front hasn’t fallen off yet
a man in a suit and tie says i 'd just like to make the point in a video made with flixier
ALT: a man in a suit and tie says i 'd just like to make the point in a video made with flixier
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February 11, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Thought I was handling The Car Situation well but then had a stress dream where the wheels fell off and then the dealership people kidnapped me
I guess at least the front hasn’t fallen off yet
I guess at least the front hasn’t fallen off yet
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February 11, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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🌱 We celebrate wāhine shaping science at the Bioeconomy Science Institute every day.
For International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we’re highlighting a few of our team's stories — what sparked their interest in science, and why their mahi matters.
⬇️ Stories below
For International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we’re highlighting a few of our team's stories — what sparked their interest in science, and why their mahi matters.
⬇️ Stories below
February 11, 2026 at 3:39 AM
🌱 We celebrate wāhine shaping science at the Bioeconomy Science Institute every day.
For International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we’re highlighting a few of our team's stories — what sparked their interest in science, and why their mahi matters.
⬇️ Stories below
For International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we’re highlighting a few of our team's stories — what sparked their interest in science, and why their mahi matters.
⬇️ Stories below
Where’s the Dave Matthew’s band bus when you need someone to blame tho
witness the majestic beauty of new zealands native aquatic life
February 11, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Where’s the Dave Matthew’s band bus when you need someone to blame tho
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witness the majestic beauty of new zealands native aquatic life
February 10, 2026 at 11:35 PM
witness the majestic beauty of new zealands native aquatic life
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That $2.7bn levy/tax will, maybe eventually, reduce the price of electricity from astronomical to outrageous, whilst still destroying the environment and increasing your insurance costs, food costs etc etc
"There's a reason they didn't release the modeling yesterday with all the other papers." - Megan Woods #NzPol
Finance Minister promises to release data showing gas plan will lower power bills
The government is pushing ahead with plans to build a $1b gas import facility, funded by a levy.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 11, 2026 at 5:08 AM
That $2.7bn levy/tax will, maybe eventually, reduce the price of electricity from astronomical to outrageous, whilst still destroying the environment and increasing your insurance costs, food costs etc etc
Oops I ended up in the ocean on the way home from work AGAIN
February 11, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Oops I ended up in the ocean on the way home from work AGAIN
Another levy on our power bills will fix that though right?
📢 Consumer NZ is warning that power prices could rise at least another 5% this year, after a 12% increase in 2025.
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Consumer NZ warns of possible 5% power price hike
www.1news.co.nz
February 10, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Another levy on our power bills will fix that though right?
I really thought getting a dog would turn me into a morning person but this is her when the alarm goes off
February 10, 2026 at 5:56 PM
I really thought getting a dog would turn me into a morning person but this is her when the alarm goes off
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Dinosaur Convention out here with higher moral standards than the Cabinet.
February 10, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Dinosaur Convention out here with higher moral standards than the Cabinet.
I may be a strong independent woman but when I pull up to the tyre shop and my parking options are to reverse into the spot or do an awkward 10 point turn to park forwards, I’m honestly just a girl
a man in a suit says " your honor i m just a girl "
ALT: a man in a suit says " your honor i m just a girl "
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February 10, 2026 at 4:43 AM
I may be a strong independent woman but when I pull up to the tyre shop and my parking options are to reverse into the spot or do an awkward 10 point turn to park forwards, I’m honestly just a girl
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Just so we're all totally clear here. Everyone has to pay more because this government scrapped projects for electrification, ignored advice from the sector on transitioning off gas, and wants to build a terminal that is unlikely to be usable for $1 billion plus - money they said we didn't have.
February 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Just so we're all totally clear here. Everyone has to pay more because this government scrapped projects for electrification, ignored advice from the sector on transitioning off gas, and wants to build a terminal that is unlikely to be usable for $1 billion plus - money they said we didn't have.
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They were actually expecting him to burn flags while having abortions performed live on stage weren't they
Analysis: Weeks before he set foot on the stage, Bad Bunny’s halftime performance had already become a media event.
But if you were looking for political commentary, the closest that you got was when he said “God bless America” in English.
But if you were looking for political commentary, the closest that you got was when he said “God bless America” in English.
Analysis | Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show was expected to provoke. Did it?
The Bad Bunny Super Bowl show nodded to injustices in Puerto Rico but mostly evoked wholesome family values that meshed with the more sentimental commercials.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:25 PM
They were actually expecting him to burn flags while having abortions performed live on stage weren't they
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This is just to say
I have dumped into
the south cost
the poo
that was untreated
and which
you were probably
reserving
for the marine creatures
Forgive me
I hate 3 waters
It was pro māori
So I was told
I have dumped into
the south cost
the poo
that was untreated
and which
you were probably
reserving
for the marine creatures
Forgive me
I hate 3 waters
It was pro māori
So I was told
February 9, 2026 at 8:40 PM
This is just to say
I have dumped into
the south cost
the poo
that was untreated
and which
you were probably
reserving
for the marine creatures
Forgive me
I hate 3 waters
It was pro māori
So I was told
I have dumped into
the south cost
the poo
that was untreated
and which
you were probably
reserving
for the marine creatures
Forgive me
I hate 3 waters
It was pro māori
So I was told
I read a misogynistic post about Lindsey Vonn calling her selfish for still competing, and the misogynist said something about no one knowing the name of the American skier who did gold medal in the event when the post they were replying to literally also talked about Breezy Johnson BY NAME
a cartoon of spongebob and squidward saying " are you sure ... "
ALT: a cartoon of spongebob and squidward saying " are you sure ... "
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February 9, 2026 at 5:57 PM
I read a misogynistic post about Lindsey Vonn calling her selfish for still competing, and the misogynist said something about no one knowing the name of the American skier who did gold medal in the event when the post they were replying to literally also talked about Breezy Johnson BY NAME
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You could increase our national research spend by ~25% for an entire government term for this much money
Given all the really important shit that this government says we "can't afford" it's amazing what they manage to find money for.
'Strategic energy security asset': Govt reveals plans for $1b LNG import facility
Luxon warned New Zealand is experiencing swiftly declining gas supply.
www.nzherald.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 7:51 AM
You could increase our national research spend by ~25% for an entire government term for this much money
I had the audacity to laugh at what I was scrolling on my phone without the permission of her royal highness
February 9, 2026 at 8:31 AM
I had the audacity to laugh at what I was scrolling on my phone without the permission of her royal highness
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#BadBunny's performers continued to dance and party outside the stadium after the #SuperBowl #HalftimeShow
February 9, 2026 at 1:58 AM
#BadBunny's performers continued to dance and party outside the stadium after the #SuperBowl #HalftimeShow
Work life balance is when you leave work early to go for a swim with a friend but take your laptop home so you can finish a thing in the evening right?
a young boy is juggling balls while standing on a stack of cylinders .
ALT: a young boy is juggling balls while standing on a stack of cylinders .
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February 9, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Work life balance is when you leave work early to go for a swim with a friend but take your laptop home so you can finish a thing in the evening right?
Well that had me CONFUSED
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February 8, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Well that had me CONFUSED
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When the little library on your dog walk has some interesting looking books for you for once
a man with glasses and a mustache is wearing a white polo shirt and looking at the camera .
ALT: a man with glasses and a mustache is wearing a white polo shirt and looking at the camera .
media.tenor.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:31 AM
When the little library on your dog walk has some interesting looking books for you for once
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It gets worse. While (a few) households save up the megabucks, Government does the same! The NZ Govt is not in debt according to any sensible measure. So, Govt and wealthy households stack up savings while our infra falls apart, kids go hungry, teeth go rotten, etc. Make it make sense. [2/n]
February 8, 2026 at 5:11 AM
It gets worse. While (a few) households save up the megabucks, Government does the same! The NZ Govt is not in debt according to any sensible measure. So, Govt and wealthy households stack up savings while our infra falls apart, kids go hungry, teeth go rotten, etc. Make it make sense. [2/n]
I like to think of this as the dog version of slots
February 8, 2026 at 4:40 AM
I like to think of this as the dog version of slots
Why did it take so long before someone told me how good these were tho
February 8, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Why did it take so long before someone told me how good these were tho