Kat
@emdashkat.bsky.social
Call me Kat. Aotearoa. She/her. Bikes,books, nature💚. Love is love. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈. Road drainage rescue count: 6 ducklings, 1 plover chick. Toitū te Tiriti. 🖤🤍❤️
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Remember the Day After New Year's Day Day is known as
New Year-Nah Day
As decided by BlueSky folk this time last year
New Year-Nah Day
As decided by BlueSky folk this time last year
And the results are
New Year-Nah Day 41.9%
Detoxing Day (rhymes with Boxing Day) 25.6%
Kohitātea Rua 20.9%
Blank Holiday 11.6%
Thanks to everyone who took part - and please remember this outcome in 361 days time.
New Year-Nah Day 41.9%
Detoxing Day (rhymes with Boxing Day) 25.6%
Kohitātea Rua 20.9%
Blank Holiday 11.6%
Thanks to everyone who took part - and please remember this outcome in 361 days time.
December 30, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Remember the Day After New Year's Day Day is known as
New Year-Nah Day
As decided by BlueSky folk this time last year
New Year-Nah Day
As decided by BlueSky folk this time last year
Only just discovered this excellent list of books (part1) and I’m trusting HLB on these! Love seeing Richard Scarry, Tove Jansson and Bill Watterson on one list.
A book for every year of your life: Part one, ages 0-30
From picture books to bell hooks, some reading inspiration for every age.
thespinoff.co.nz
December 29, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Only just discovered this excellent list of books (part1) and I’m trusting HLB on these! Love seeing Richard Scarry, Tove Jansson and Bill Watterson on one list.
Oxford does good big sky. Not that one, the other one. 🇳🇿
December 29, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Oxford does good big sky. Not that one, the other one. 🇳🇿
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Goodnight.
‘The whole Moomin family had, as usual, hibernated for the winter and set the alarm clock to ring on the first of April. But the clock was old and not to be trusted, so it woke them up for Christmas instead. Since she was awake anyway, Moominmamma made coffee.’ ~ 🖼️ 🖊️ Tove Jansson
‘The whole Moomin family had, as usual, hibernated for the winter and set the alarm clock to ring on the first of April. But the clock was old and not to be trusted, so it woke them up for Christmas instead. Since she was awake anyway, Moominmamma made coffee.’ ~ 🖼️ 🖊️ Tove Jansson
December 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Goodnight.
‘The whole Moomin family had, as usual, hibernated for the winter and set the alarm clock to ring on the first of April. But the clock was old and not to be trusted, so it woke them up for Christmas instead. Since she was awake anyway, Moominmamma made coffee.’ ~ 🖼️ 🖊️ Tove Jansson
‘The whole Moomin family had, as usual, hibernated for the winter and set the alarm clock to ring on the first of April. But the clock was old and not to be trusted, so it woke them up for Christmas instead. Since she was awake anyway, Moominmamma made coffee.’ ~ 🖼️ 🖊️ Tove Jansson
So now in order to read the books, I’m going to have to read up on the reading list first to make sure the books are real. Awesome! (New list, don’t let me down, BBC).
12 books you need to read in 2026
Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.
www.bbc.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
So now in order to read the books, I’m going to have to read up on the reading list first to make sure the books are real. Awesome! (New list, don’t let me down, BBC).
Meri Kirihimete, to all who celebrate, may the pavlovas be intact and the parents of young’uns filled with stamina for the day ahead. However you spend today, sending restorative wishes your way. Water sometimes helps. 🎄
December 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Meri Kirihimete, to all who celebrate, may the pavlovas be intact and the parents of young’uns filled with stamina for the day ahead. However you spend today, sending restorative wishes your way. Water sometimes helps. 🎄
Best Christmas tree, self-decorates.
December 23, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Best Christmas tree, self-decorates.
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I always try to uphold the annual New Zealand tradition of the Nativicado.
December 23, 2025 at 5:56 AM
I always try to uphold the annual New Zealand tradition of the Nativicado.
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For anyone in Aotearoa looking for a worthwhile cause to make a Christmas donation to, please consider the Aunties Christmas appeal. Any contribution is gratefully received. #kikorangi #nzpol givealittle.co.nz/cause/the-au...
The Aunties Christmas Appeal
Your donation to the Aunties this Christmas 2026 will help us to provide Christmas to over 113 children/grandchildren of Aunties Whānau.
givealittle.co.nz
December 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
For anyone in Aotearoa looking for a worthwhile cause to make a Christmas donation to, please consider the Aunties Christmas appeal. Any contribution is gratefully received. #kikorangi #nzpol givealittle.co.nz/cause/the-au...
Experiencing the windowless depths of ED since 3.30pm, supporting a whānau member (they’re ok, now). Feeling v. grateful & impressed (and not surprised) by the warmth (humour!) & professionalism of every health care worker we’ve encountered today: EMT’s, orderlies, clerks, nurses, docs. Treasures. 🙏🏼
December 20, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Experiencing the windowless depths of ED since 3.30pm, supporting a whānau member (they’re ok, now). Feeling v. grateful & impressed (and not surprised) by the warmth (humour!) & professionalism of every health care worker we’ve encountered today: EMT’s, orderlies, clerks, nurses, docs. Treasures. 🙏🏼
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#NZ 🦠 I hope people are checking these locations
There are new locations added for Queenstown and Canterbury, incl. close contact locations where isolation comes into play if you’re not fully immunised.
Please do the isolation if it’s recommended. I was last year. Never worked out what it was.
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There are new locations added for Queenstown and Canterbury, incl. close contact locations where isolation comes into play if you’re not fully immunised.
Please do the isolation if it’s recommended. I was last year. Never worked out what it was.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:14 AM
#NZ 🦠 I hope people are checking these locations
There are new locations added for Queenstown and Canterbury, incl. close contact locations where isolation comes into play if you’re not fully immunised.
Please do the isolation if it’s recommended. I was last year. Never worked out what it was.
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There are new locations added for Queenstown and Canterbury, incl. close contact locations where isolation comes into play if you’re not fully immunised.
Please do the isolation if it’s recommended. I was last year. Never worked out what it was.
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This one’s important e hoa mā - a few of our orgs are collaborating on this fund to ensure that no trans young person in Aotearoa misses out on lifesaving care. Alternative treatment pathways exist but are expensive and we need your help.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/we-got...
givealittle.co.nz/cause/we-got...
Support Rangatahi and Whānau Affected by the Ban on Puberty Blockers
Raising funds to support rangatahi directly affected by the New Zealand Government’s decision to ban new prescriptions of puberty blockers.
givealittle.co.nz
December 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
This one’s important e hoa mā - a few of our orgs are collaborating on this fund to ensure that no trans young person in Aotearoa misses out on lifesaving care. Alternative treatment pathways exist but are expensive and we need your help.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/we-got...
givealittle.co.nz/cause/we-got...
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Help! A while ago someone recommended a book about fonts to me and I've finally decided to read it but I didn't save the post and can't remember the name! Anybody read any good font books lately?
December 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Help! A while ago someone recommended a book about fonts to me and I've finally decided to read it but I didn't save the post and can't remember the name! Anybody read any good font books lately?
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Its an excellent statement, too.
Girl Guides of Canada has made a statement, likely in response to the cowardly decisions of Girlguiding UK. 🏳️⚧️
December 4, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Its an excellent statement, too.
Post your warning label.
November 26, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Post your warning label.
Approval rating high for all these most excellent cat names.
I reckon you can learn a lot about the atmosphere in various Oxford colleges by looking at what they choose to name their cats (courtesy of @oxfordclarion.bsky.social ). We should all aspire to the energy of a Teabag, Isambard Kitten Brunel, or an Admiral Flapjack
oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
November 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Approval rating high for all these most excellent cat names.
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And there's now a Wikipedia article about McLeans Grassland Reserve (which incidentally mentions the Mayor's comments). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLeans...
November 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
And there's now a Wikipedia article about McLeans Grassland Reserve (which incidentally mentions the Mayor's comments). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLeans...
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Up at sunrise and photographing McLeans Grassland Reserve for Wikipedia. One of the last surviving fragments of the original Canterbury Plains dryland ecosystem, it became a reserve in 2021 and is being restored with native plants, but the mayor thinks it should be covered in solar panels instead.
November 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Up at sunrise and photographing McLeans Grassland Reserve for Wikipedia. One of the last surviving fragments of the original Canterbury Plains dryland ecosystem, it became a reserve in 2021 and is being restored with native plants, but the mayor thinks it should be covered in solar panels instead.
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Really disappointing that the mayor wants to turn one of the last remaining remnants of the pre-human Canterbury Plains into a solar farm, rather than see it restored it as a scientific reserve.
The city owns more than 3000 properties - enough to fill Hagley Park 66 times over - including a little-known grasslands reserve the mayor has a surprising plan for. “It’s going to cause a bit of a furore,” he admits.
How much is too much? Inside the Christchurch City Council’s vast $3b property portfolio
The city owns more than 3000 properties - enough to fill Hagley Park 66 times over - including a little-known grasslands reserve the mayor has a surprising plan for. “It’s going to cause a bit of a furore,” he admits.
dlvr.it
November 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Really disappointing that the mayor wants to turn one of the last remaining remnants of the pre-human Canterbury Plains into a solar farm, rather than see it restored it as a scientific reserve.
Thoroughly enjoying ‘wasting time’ with the inimitable Bill Nighy. Recommend for anyone who has an impish sense of humour and also abhors tight fitting dress pants. Also the air guitar solo at end of S1E5 was a belter.
podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/i...
podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/i...
I Am Very Particular About Air Guitaring
Podcast Episode · ill-advised by Bill Nighy · 06/11/2025 · 25m
podcasts.apple.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Thoroughly enjoying ‘wasting time’ with the inimitable Bill Nighy. Recommend for anyone who has an impish sense of humour and also abhors tight fitting dress pants. Also the air guitar solo at end of S1E5 was a belter.
podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/i...
podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/i...
Finally some good news. 🏳️🌈
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Finally some good news. 🏳️🌈
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Get in!!! You might even spot a couple of things I’ve pledged!! 😜🙌
Exciting day today. Not only is it Halloween, but my crowdfunding campaign is also live! Please support me by making a pledge and/or sharing on all your socials and with your friends, family, and colleagues. Thanks to everyone offering rewards. You rock! www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
Support Dr Siouxsie After She Supported Us! | PledgeMe
Support Dr Siouxsie to recover some of the money she spent fighting her legal case to protect employees experiencing online abuse
www.pledgeme.co.nz
October 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Get in!!! You might even spot a couple of things I’ve pledged!! 😜🙌
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Congratulations Marlon Williams and KOMMI, winners of the 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for 'Aua Atu Rā' 🏆
Marlon Williams & KOMMI Win 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka
Ōhinehou / Lyttelton songwriters took away the prestigious main prize for 'Aua Atu Rā'.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
October 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Congratulations Marlon Williams and KOMMI, winners of the 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for 'Aua Atu Rā' 🏆