Emily Harvey
@emilynz.bsky.social
Enthusiastic about mathematical modelling, playing with data, maps, being in the wilderness, and evidence-informed policy.
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Perpetual reminder that Worksafe was set up following the recommendations of a completely independent expert Royal Commission responding to mass workplace deaths at Pike River.
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is giving WorkSafe six months to adjust to a new way of operating, according to a version of a Cabinet paper on WorkSafe changes that was emailed to BusinessDesk.
June 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Perpetual reminder that Worksafe was set up following the recommendations of a completely independent expert Royal Commission responding to mass workplace deaths at Pike River.
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Hospital admissions remain very low for now but likely to ⬆️ in coming weeks
So it's a good time to get a booster if you're eligible - anyone over 30 whose last dose was >6 months ago can get one for free.
So it's a good time to get a booster if you're eligible - anyone over 30 whose last dose was >6 months ago can get one for free.
May 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Hospital admissions remain very low for now but likely to ⬆️ in coming weeks
So it's a good time to get a booster if you're eligible - anyone over 30 whose last dose was >6 months ago can get one for free.
So it's a good time to get a booster if you're eligible - anyone over 30 whose last dose was >6 months ago can get one for free.
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Covid levels have been historically low in NZ for the past 12 months but the signs are a new wave may be starting: noticeable increase in wastewater in last couple of weeks, variant with a moderate growth advantage (NB.1.8.1), uptick in cases.
May 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Covid levels have been historically low in NZ for the past 12 months but the signs are a new wave may be starting: noticeable increase in wastewater in last couple of weeks, variant with a moderate growth advantage (NB.1.8.1), uptick in cases.
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Two academic (lecturer) positions available at the University of Otago in Aotearoa/New Zealand! One in Conservation Biology, another in Evolutionary Ecology. Links for positions below:
otago.taleo.net/careersectio...
otago.taleo.net/careersectio...
otago.taleo.net/careersectio...
otago.taleo.net/careersectio...
May 26, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Two academic (lecturer) positions available at the University of Otago in Aotearoa/New Zealand! One in Conservation Biology, another in Evolutionary Ecology. Links for positions below:
otago.taleo.net/careersectio...
otago.taleo.net/careersectio...
otago.taleo.net/careersectio...
otago.taleo.net/careersectio...
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The Ministry of Health is now posting on Bluesky. Follow us to be alerted to our consultations, news and announcements. We welcome your respectful and relevant comments and reserve the right to take action against posts that violate our community guidelines:
Social media community guidelines | Ministry of Health NZ
The Ministry engages with the community and provides important safety and public health information through accounts on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
www.health.govt.nz
May 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Ministry of Health is now posting on Bluesky. Follow us to be alerted to our consultations, news and announcements. We welcome your respectful and relevant comments and reserve the right to take action against posts that violate our community guidelines:
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The average real increase in wages falls every year from the last forecast. The wage differences now mean that the median income earner on 40 hours a week will be $978.40 worse off than forecast last year. That tax cut you got in 2023 just disappeared.
Median FTE Annual Wages
Median FTE Annual Wages
May 25, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The average real increase in wages falls every year from the last forecast. The wage differences now mean that the median income earner on 40 hours a week will be $978.40 worse off than forecast last year. That tax cut you got in 2023 just disappeared.
Median FTE Annual Wages
Median FTE Annual Wages
Hey NZ bsky peeps, do any of you know how to find anyone who would be interested in adopting and restoring a classic early 90s Honda VFR750 motorbike (in red, obviously) that has been sitting in a garage unused for ~15yrs.
Photo for attention. Actual bike is not quite so tidy.
Photo for attention. Actual bike is not quite so tidy.
May 23, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Hey NZ bsky peeps, do any of you know how to find anyone who would be interested in adopting and restoring a classic early 90s Honda VFR750 motorbike (in red, obviously) that has been sitting in a garage unused for ~15yrs.
Photo for attention. Actual bike is not quite so tidy.
Photo for attention. Actual bike is not quite so tidy.
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Monash University has made many positions available specifically for young and early career researchers who would like to take some time away from the USA. These are case by case, not advertised. So if you are interested or know anyone interested have them get in contact with someone at Monash.
May 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Monash University has made many positions available specifically for young and early career researchers who would like to take some time away from the USA. These are case by case, not advertised. So if you are interested or know anyone interested have them get in contact with someone at Monash.
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A reminder that, for NZ, flutracking.net is looking for more volunteers, particularly kids to turn the jagged variable small sample line into a much more reliable, steady large sample line.
May 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A reminder that, for NZ, flutracking.net is looking for more volunteers, particularly kids to turn the jagged variable small sample line into a much more reliable, steady large sample line.
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my kids are two out of the 1600 school age kids enrolled in flu tracking (I fill it in for the whole family once a week, it takes about 2 minutes on a Monday morning). I would love to see more schoolkids enrolled in this study! Come on NZ!
A reminder that, for NZ, flutracking.net is looking for more volunteers, particularly kids to turn the jagged variable small sample line into a much more reliable, steady large sample line.
May 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM
my kids are two out of the 1600 school age kids enrolled in flu tracking (I fill it in for the whole family once a week, it takes about 2 minutes on a Monday morning). I would love to see more schoolkids enrolled in this study! Come on NZ!
FYI re the multiple measles exposures in Auckland last weekend: Locations of Interest and their related quarantine periods (times you HAVE to stay home if you were a close contact and are not immune) are being kept up to date here info.health.nz/conditions-t...
along with other helpful info.
along with other helpful info.
Measles: Locations of interest in Aotearoa New Zealand
info.health.nz
May 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
FYI re the multiple measles exposures in Auckland last weekend: Locations of Interest and their related quarantine periods (times you HAVE to stay home if you were a close contact and are not immune) are being kept up to date here info.health.nz/conditions-t...
along with other helpful info.
along with other helpful info.
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If you’re a 1970s/80s baby and either didn’t get two Measles vaccines or aren’t sure if you did (1990 was MMR vaccine schedule roll out in NZ) then go get a booster, it’s free and available at Life Pharmacies or your GP www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-...
New Auckland measles case: Ferries, supermarket on exposure list
The infected person visited several public locations while contagious.
www.nzherald.co.nz
May 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
If you’re a 1970s/80s baby and either didn’t get two Measles vaccines or aren’t sure if you did (1990 was MMR vaccine schedule roll out in NZ) then go get a booster, it’s free and available at Life Pharmacies or your GP www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-...
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#Auckland #NZ 🦠 Measles
“the person with measles had been at Woolworths Kelston, on Fullers360 ferries, and at an Auckland carpark during the time they could be infectious”
May 3-5+
Please check the locations. More in the article including symptoms ⬇️
“the person with measles had been at Woolworths Kelston, on Fullers360 ferries, and at an Auckland carpark during the time they could be infectious”
May 3-5+
Please check the locations. More in the article including symptoms ⬇️
New measles case in Auckland - alerts issued over ferries and supermarket
New measles case in Auckland - alerts issued over ferries and supermarket
Alerts have been issued after a new measles case was confirmed, with people in Auckland asked to check if they have been exposed.
www.rnz.co.nz
May 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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If everyone could please repost this and share it on ur social media please….
Until we figure out how to link it from our website main page…
This is absolutely everything the women need right now - furniture etc…
aunties.co.nz/pages/wants-...
Until we figure out how to link it from our website main page…
This is absolutely everything the women need right now - furniture etc…
aunties.co.nz/pages/wants-...
Wants and Needs
This is our current list of wants and needs (May 2025). Please message Jackie at whaeapower@aunties.co.nz and she'll put you directly in contact with the woman who needs whatever you have. We are ab...
aunties.co.nz
May 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
If everyone could please repost this and share it on ur social media please….
Until we figure out how to link it from our website main page…
This is absolutely everything the women need right now - furniture etc…
aunties.co.nz/pages/wants-...
Until we figure out how to link it from our website main page…
This is absolutely everything the women need right now - furniture etc…
aunties.co.nz/pages/wants-...
In particular sign ups from anyone with ppl under 18 in their household who they can answer on behalf of would be so valuable.
There is a huge blindspot around levels of Acute Respiratory Illness in the community without this info.
There is a huge blindspot around levels of Acute Respiratory Illness in the community without this info.
The good people behind the flu tracker study are searching for new participants, particularly young ones. It takes about two minutes once a week to tell them whether you've had the snuffles or COVID or anything in between. Easy as, plus you're helping SCIENCE.
www.flutracking.net/Join/NZ/inv2...
www.flutracking.net/Join/NZ/inv2...
Flutracking.net | Tracking respiratory illness across Australia and New Zealand
Flutracking is an online health surveillance system used to detect epidemics of influenza across Australia and New Zealand,
www.flutracking.net
May 7, 2025 at 5:22 AM
In particular sign ups from anyone with ppl under 18 in their household who they can answer on behalf of would be so valuable.
There is a huge blindspot around levels of Acute Respiratory Illness in the community without this info.
There is a huge blindspot around levels of Acute Respiratory Illness in the community without this info.
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Attention South Island-based experts looking for media training!
There are still a handful of spots in our 5-6 June Chch workshop (including at least one fees-free space).
We've extended the deadline to apply, and applications this week are likely to be accepted.
smc.nz/science-media-savvy/#apply
There are still a handful of spots in our 5-6 June Chch workshop (including at least one fees-free space).
We've extended the deadline to apply, and applications this week are likely to be accepted.
smc.nz/science-media-savvy/#apply
Science Media SAVVY
Our flagship media training increases confidence and skills to help researchers to engage more effectively with the wider public through broadcast, print and social media. Apply below.
We create a uni...
www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
May 5, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Attention South Island-based experts looking for media training!
There are still a handful of spots in our 5-6 June Chch workshop (including at least one fees-free space).
We've extended the deadline to apply, and applications this week are likely to be accepted.
smc.nz/science-media-savvy/#apply
There are still a handful of spots in our 5-6 June Chch workshop (including at least one fees-free space).
We've extended the deadline to apply, and applications this week are likely to be accepted.
smc.nz/science-media-savvy/#apply
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If you live on the western side of Auckland's isthmus & you had flooding over Easter I'd love to hear from you - I'm trying to map where the hot spots are, to advocate for small and major projects to address them. I've been doing this work for a while but need your stories & photos etc please... /n
April 28, 2025 at 2:21 AM
If you live on the western side of Auckland's isthmus & you had flooding over Easter I'd love to hear from you - I'm trying to map where the hot spots are, to advocate for small and major projects to address them. I've been doing this work for a while but need your stories & photos etc please... /n
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Anyone from Christchurch going to Timaru or Oamaru tomorrow?
April 21, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Anyone from Christchurch going to Timaru or Oamaru tomorrow?
Finally got around to getting my flu and Covid boosters this afternoon ✅ ☑️
Had the new flavour of whatever Kapiti’s equivalent of a Magnum is called as a special treat afterwards 🍦
Had the new flavour of whatever Kapiti’s equivalent of a Magnum is called as a special treat afterwards 🍦
April 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Finally got around to getting my flu and Covid boosters this afternoon ✅ ☑️
Had the new flavour of whatever Kapiti’s equivalent of a Magnum is called as a special treat afterwards 🍦
Had the new flavour of whatever Kapiti’s equivalent of a Magnum is called as a special treat afterwards 🍦
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Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
April 9, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
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In case you missed this & may own one of these heaters or know of someone who does (elderly relatives)
Recall reminder for faulty bathroom heaters prone to fires
Recall reminder for faulty bathroom heaters prone to fires
Recall reminder for faulty bathroom heaters prone to fires
A model of Serene bathroom heaters has caused 19 fires already and MBIE is urging owners to disconnect them in a recall reminder.
www.rnz.co.nz
April 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
In case you missed this & may own one of these heaters or know of someone who does (elderly relatives)
Recall reminder for faulty bathroom heaters prone to fires
Recall reminder for faulty bathroom heaters prone to fires
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Measles is a shit disease that kills children.
I wrote about the statistics of it all, and why my daughter has all of her vaccine doses.
gidmk.substack.com/p/measles-is...
I wrote about the statistics of it all, and why my daughter has all of her vaccine doses.
gidmk.substack.com/p/measles-is...
Measles Is Dangerous
Why my kid has all of her vaccine doses.
gidmk.substack.com
April 7, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Measles is a shit disease that kills children.
I wrote about the statistics of it all, and why my daughter has all of her vaccine doses.
gidmk.substack.com/p/measles-is...
I wrote about the statistics of it all, and why my daughter has all of her vaccine doses.
gidmk.substack.com/p/measles-is...
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We are 36 hours into the race, meaning the three runners still on Loop 3 cannot continue to Loop 4. However, if they complete Loop 3 within 40 hours they will be credited with a Fun Run. That’s where the real race is now. #BM100
March 20, 2025 at 3:37 AM
We are 36 hours into the race, meaning the three runners still on Loop 3 cannot continue to Loop 4. However, if they complete Loop 3 within 40 hours they will be credited with a Fun Run. That’s where the real race is now. #BM100
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“But what can we possibly do given everything that’s happening??”
Well, stop posting on X for a start…
Well, stop posting on X for a start…
March 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
“But what can we possibly do given everything that’s happening??”
Well, stop posting on X for a start…
Well, stop posting on X for a start…