CuriousCat
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Green. Geek. Loves books, TV and movies, politics, history, and animals. Prohibition doesn’t work, so make it legal NZ
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The first #kakapo chick for four years hatched two days ago (on Valentine’s Day for those who like to anthropomorphise!). Here’s Tiwhiri-A1-2026 in Yasmine’s nest. 📸: Deidre Vercoe. www.doc.govt.nz/news/media-r... #kakapo2026 #conservation #parrots #birds
February 16, 2026 at 12:48 AM
The first #kakapo chick for four years hatched two days ago (on Valentine’s Day for those who like to anthropomorphise!). Here’s Tiwhiri-A1-2026 in Yasmine’s nest. 📸: Deidre Vercoe. www.doc.govt.nz/news/media-r... #kakapo2026 #conservation #parrots #birds
“By giving Willis the first and last word on every issue they reinforce her viewpoint for readers who probably won’t even read the full article. If they do, however, each section gives Willis final say as well.”…
#nzpol
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Anatomy of a hit piece
RNZ launders Nicola Willis's spin with help from fellow traveler Don Brash
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February 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
“By giving Willis the first and last word on every issue they reinforce her viewpoint for readers who probably won’t even read the full article. If they do, however, each section gives Willis final say as well.”…
#nzpol
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DAVID SEYMOUR'S insistence that NZers are “living like kings and queens” is not just political rhetoric; it is a deliberate reframing of reality designed to justify an agenda of austerity, deregulation, and labour market punishment.
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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DAVID SEYMOUR'S NEOLIBERAL FANTASY DEMONISES THE POOR
According to Act Party leader David Seymour, we've never had it so good! He claims that 'Even the poorest people in New Zealand today are li...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:08 PM
DAVID SEYMOUR'S insistence that NZers are “living like kings and queens” is not just political rhetoric; it is a deliberate reframing of reality designed to justify an agenda of austerity, deregulation, and labour market punishment.
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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The flightless #kakapo usually nest underground. Yesterday we found the coolest nest I’ve ever seen: Whetu was 3m above ground in a hollow rata tree. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
February 11, 2026 at 8:23 AM
The flightless #kakapo usually nest underground. Yesterday we found the coolest nest I’ve ever seen: Whetu was 3m above ground in a hollow rata tree. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
Finished this yesterday - Stuff the British Stole - on Netflix NZ.
Interesting, funny, poignant, and really bloody sad in places.
Follow Marc Fennell… as he unravels the twisted mysteries behind iconic and priceless objects taken by the British Empire and meets those who want them back.
#tvshow
Interesting, funny, poignant, and really bloody sad in places.
Follow Marc Fennell… as he unravels the twisted mysteries behind iconic and priceless objects taken by the British Empire and meets those who want them back.
#tvshow
February 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Finished this yesterday - Stuff the British Stole - on Netflix NZ.
Interesting, funny, poignant, and really bloody sad in places.
Follow Marc Fennell… as he unravels the twisted mysteries behind iconic and priceless objects taken by the British Empire and meets those who want them back.
#tvshow
Interesting, funny, poignant, and really bloody sad in places.
Follow Marc Fennell… as he unravels the twisted mysteries behind iconic and priceless objects taken by the British Empire and meets those who want them back.
#tvshow
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Yesterday we found juvenile female #kakapo Ongaonga on a nest on Pukenui/Anchor Island. At just under 4 years old (her hatch day is 12th Feb), she's the youngest female ever recorded nesting. Today we also found Matilda nesting - she's just 2 days older. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
February 9, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Yesterday we found juvenile female #kakapo Ongaonga on a nest on Pukenui/Anchor Island. At just under 4 years old (her hatch day is 12th Feb), she's the youngest female ever recorded nesting. Today we also found Matilda nesting - she's just 2 days older. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
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When I first tried MDMA, it was legal.
The pills were a legally regulated dose, produced by a legally regulated company, meaning nobody had to have anything tested to find out what the pill contained, or the dose.
MDMA pill roulette happened AFTER MDMA was prohibited.😒
#EndProhibition
#nzpol
The pills were a legally regulated dose, produced by a legally regulated company, meaning nobody had to have anything tested to find out what the pill contained, or the dose.
MDMA pill roulette happened AFTER MDMA was prohibited.😒
#EndProhibition
#nzpol
FYI, that MDMA in your pocket might be extra extra strong
Many drugs are more potent, more affordable and more available this summer.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:09 AM
When I first tried MDMA, it was legal.
The pills were a legally regulated dose, produced by a legally regulated company, meaning nobody had to have anything tested to find out what the pill contained, or the dose.
MDMA pill roulette happened AFTER MDMA was prohibited.😒
#EndProhibition
#nzpol
The pills were a legally regulated dose, produced by a legally regulated company, meaning nobody had to have anything tested to find out what the pill contained, or the dose.
MDMA pill roulette happened AFTER MDMA was prohibited.😒
#EndProhibition
#nzpol
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Drove from Ōtepoti Dunedin to Tokatā Nugget Point Lighthouse to escape the clouds...
45mins before dark & Tahu-nui-a-rangi #Aurora Australis already glowing strong behind the clouds.
Te Tai-o-Ārai-te-uru, Caitlins, New Zealand
Nikon Z7ii 20mmS F/1.8 6sec ISO800 X5 frame pano
20/1/26 9:50pm
45mins before dark & Tahu-nui-a-rangi #Aurora Australis already glowing strong behind the clouds.
Te Tai-o-Ārai-te-uru, Caitlins, New Zealand
Nikon Z7ii 20mmS F/1.8 6sec ISO800 X5 frame pano
20/1/26 9:50pm
January 27, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Drove from Ōtepoti Dunedin to Tokatā Nugget Point Lighthouse to escape the clouds...
45mins before dark & Tahu-nui-a-rangi #Aurora Australis already glowing strong behind the clouds.
Te Tai-o-Ārai-te-uru, Caitlins, New Zealand
Nikon Z7ii 20mmS F/1.8 6sec ISO800 X5 frame pano
20/1/26 9:50pm
45mins before dark & Tahu-nui-a-rangi #Aurora Australis already glowing strong behind the clouds.
Te Tai-o-Ārai-te-uru, Caitlins, New Zealand
Nikon Z7ii 20mmS F/1.8 6sec ISO800 X5 frame pano
20/1/26 9:50pm
Rocky Horror Picture Show is one of my favourites and I’ve watched it many times. This analysis of the singing was very interesting, and lots of fun.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she watches The Rocky Horror Picture Show for the first time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0Ie...
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she watches The Rocky Horror Picture Show for the first time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0Ie...
I've Never Seen Rocky Horror Picture Show Before, And Y'all Get To Watch It w/ Me For The First Time
YouTube video by The Charismatic Voice
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January 22, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Rocky Horror Picture Show is one of my favourites and I’ve watched it many times. This analysis of the singing was very interesting, and lots of fun.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she watches The Rocky Horror Picture Show for the first time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0Ie...
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she watches The Rocky Horror Picture Show for the first time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0Ie...
Neutrality is not the absence of politics. It is the decision to leave dominant narratives unexamined. The ethical question is not whether education is political, it always is. The question is whether that politics is named & examined, or hidden & imposed. #nzpol
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If Education Isn’t Critical, It Isn’t Education
By Trevor Bills
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January 21, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Neutrality is not the absence of politics. It is the decision to leave dominant narratives unexamined. The ethical question is not whether education is political, it always is. The question is whether that politics is named & examined, or hidden & imposed. #nzpol
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Two more #kakapo matings on Anchor:
JEM 💚 Awhero
Kohengi 💚 Tuterangi
Currently at least 12 females have mated on Anchor, 10 on Whenua Hou, and probably 2 on Te Kahahu/Chalky.
Plus 2 new nests: Marian on Anchor and Tohu on Whenua Hou.
#conservation #parrots #kakapo2026
Here's Awhero.
JEM 💚 Awhero
Kohengi 💚 Tuterangi
Currently at least 12 females have mated on Anchor, 10 on Whenua Hou, and probably 2 on Te Kahahu/Chalky.
Plus 2 new nests: Marian on Anchor and Tohu on Whenua Hou.
#conservation #parrots #kakapo2026
Here's Awhero.
January 20, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Two more #kakapo matings on Anchor:
JEM 💚 Awhero
Kohengi 💚 Tuterangi
Currently at least 12 females have mated on Anchor, 10 on Whenua Hou, and probably 2 on Te Kahahu/Chalky.
Plus 2 new nests: Marian on Anchor and Tohu on Whenua Hou.
#conservation #parrots #kakapo2026
Here's Awhero.
JEM 💚 Awhero
Kohengi 💚 Tuterangi
Currently at least 12 females have mated on Anchor, 10 on Whenua Hou, and probably 2 on Te Kahahu/Chalky.
Plus 2 new nests: Marian on Anchor and Tohu on Whenua Hou.
#conservation #parrots #kakapo2026
Here's Awhero.
The question isn’t whether mining should ever occur. It’s whether projects with permanent waste, perpetual liability and risks that compound over time should be assessed in a process designed for speed.
Link to article here: archive.ph/F6f00
#nzpol
Link to article here: archive.ph/F6f00
#nzpol
January 20, 2026 at 9:49 PM
The question isn’t whether mining should ever occur. It’s whether projects with permanent waste, perpetual liability and risks that compound over time should be assessed in a process designed for speed.
Link to article here: archive.ph/F6f00
#nzpol
Link to article here: archive.ph/F6f00
#nzpol
Share a GIF or vid from a TV show!
January 20, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Share a GIF or vid from a TV show!
“Christopher Luxon leads a government that treats the democratic process not as a sacred trust but as a transaction to be managed like quarterly earnings.”…
#nzpol
#nzpol
“Christopher Luxon’s State of the Nation: A Masterclass in Political Cowardice and Economic Failure” - 19 January 2026
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“Christopher Luxon’s State of the Nation: A Masterclass in Political Cowardice and Economic Failure” - 19 January 2026
Paywalled Article
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January 18, 2026 at 10:14 PM
“Christopher Luxon leads a government that treats the democratic process not as a sacred trust but as a transaction to be managed like quarterly earnings.”…
#nzpol
#nzpol
January 16, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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Bumped into 27 year old male #kakapo Sinbad today. He's of Fiordland descent so has important genetics, but he hasn't been a very successful breeder so far - probably because he's partially imprinted. He's in great condition this year. #conservation #parrots #birds
January 15, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Bumped into 27 year old male #kakapo Sinbad today. He's of Fiordland descent so has important genetics, but he hasn't been a very successful breeder so far - probably because he's partially imprinted. He's in great condition this year. #conservation #parrots #birds
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
January 15, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
Willis is having trouble balancing the books, so reached for the most expendable cost she could find to cut – the environment.
This is the economic model this govt is promoting, calling it “growth”. Socialise the cost, privatise the profit. And bankrupt the environment.
#nzpol
archive.ph/hNfdA
This is the economic model this govt is promoting, calling it “growth”. Socialise the cost, privatise the profit. And bankrupt the environment.
#nzpol
archive.ph/hNfdA
January 15, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Willis is having trouble balancing the books, so reached for the most expendable cost she could find to cut – the environment.
This is the economic model this govt is promoting, calling it “growth”. Socialise the cost, privatise the profit. And bankrupt the environment.
#nzpol
archive.ph/hNfdA
This is the economic model this govt is promoting, calling it “growth”. Socialise the cost, privatise the profit. And bankrupt the environment.
#nzpol
archive.ph/hNfdA
Think of the most random TV shows you can possibly think of. Got one?
Now find and post a GIF from it.
Now find and post a GIF from it.
January 13, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Think of the most random TV shows you can possibly think of. Got one?
Now find and post a GIF from it.
Now find and post a GIF from it.
“Why is it that roads are given such significance in any discussion on infrastructure? If it’s not a “road of national significance”, it’s a bridge, or a tunnel or perhaps a ferry between roads.“…
#nzpol
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January 11, 2026 at 10:07 PM
“Why is it that roads are given such significance in any discussion on infrastructure? If it’s not a “road of national significance”, it’s a bridge, or a tunnel or perhaps a ferry between roads.“…
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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First mating of the 2026 #kakapo breeding season! True to form, it was Pearl and Boss on Whenua Hou, who mated on the night of 28th Dec. They were also the first two to mate in the last two breeding seasons. We're expecting a bumper year, so follow for updates! #conservation #parrots
December 31, 2025 at 8:56 AM
First mating of the 2026 #kakapo breeding season! True to form, it was Pearl and Boss on Whenua Hou, who mated on the night of 28th Dec. They were also the first two to mate in the last two breeding seasons. We're expecting a bumper year, so follow for updates! #conservation #parrots
Name your fav show that was cancelled too soon.
The Tick
Santa Clarita Diet
Dark Matter
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
The Tick
Santa Clarita Diet
Dark Matter
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
January 4, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Name your fav show that was cancelled too soon.
The Tick
Santa Clarita Diet
Dark Matter
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
The Tick
Santa Clarita Diet
Dark Matter
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
The IVL was introduced to help manage the impacts of ballooning tourist numbers. So why is it instead funding millions in marketing to lure even more int’l visitors, while DOC warns conservation is about to go backwards, & tourist towns can't afford to upgrade toilets. #nzpol
archive.ph/oxxSY
archive.ph/oxxSY
January 4, 2026 at 9:52 PM
The IVL was introduced to help manage the impacts of ballooning tourist numbers. So why is it instead funding millions in marketing to lure even more int’l visitors, while DOC warns conservation is about to go backwards, & tourist towns can't afford to upgrade toilets. #nzpol
archive.ph/oxxSY
archive.ph/oxxSY
“In Aotearoa New Zealand, disputes over colonisation, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and national identity reveal an ongoing struggle over whose version of the past is allowed to dominate.”…
#nzpol
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When History Becomes a Weapon Against Māori
How the Right-Wing Weaponises History
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January 2, 2026 at 9:50 PM
“In Aotearoa New Zealand, disputes over colonisation, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and national identity reveal an ongoing struggle over whose version of the past is allowed to dominate.”…
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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“Those who make the cake deserve an equal share of it so that each person is able to enjoy and take part as a full member of the communities they inhabit.”…
#nzpol
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Capital versus labour
The lie we have all accepted for far too long!
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December 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
“Those who make the cake deserve an equal share of it so that each person is able to enjoy and take part as a full member of the communities they inhabit.”…
#nzpol
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#nzpol
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