Gillian, near Otautahi. 🇳🇿
@gilliananz.bsky.social
Married mother of two adults. Retired. Caravan dweller in Canterbury New Zealand.
She/her. Ally (appreciating multiple queer family members who regularly enrich my life)
She/her. Ally (appreciating multiple queer family members who regularly enrich my life)
Wonders will never cease. A positive article about trans people on an NZ news site.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
#nzpol
They tried to ‘pray the devil out’ of him - now trans man is thriving in NZ
Isaac Loyola, 36, moved to Aotearoa to support his sister, not knowing the country would eventually give him the freedom to live as himself.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Wonders will never cease. A positive article about trans people on an NZ news site.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
#nzpol
I don't want to see any more stories about current or past leader's bladder issues. When did we start mocking people with catheters or wearing pads? What makes us think it affects their abilities to lead? Imagine how it feels to others with similar disabilities leading perfectly normal lives.
November 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I don't want to see any more stories about current or past leader's bladder issues. When did we start mocking people with catheters or wearing pads? What makes us think it affects their abilities to lead? Imagine how it feels to others with similar disabilities leading perfectly normal lives.
This long, personal story takes place in New Zealand, where healthcare is free. Hope it might help someone.
In May I was visiting my Dad in the hospital after he had a heart attack. While I was there Canterbury Breastcare rang to say there was something unusual on my Mammogram.
In May I was visiting my Dad in the hospital after he had a heart attack. While I was there Canterbury Breastcare rang to say there was something unusual on my Mammogram.
October 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
This long, personal story takes place in New Zealand, where healthcare is free. Hope it might help someone.
In May I was visiting my Dad in the hospital after he had a heart attack. While I was there Canterbury Breastcare rang to say there was something unusual on my Mammogram.
In May I was visiting my Dad in the hospital after he had a heart attack. While I was there Canterbury Breastcare rang to say there was something unusual on my Mammogram.
We've been watching John Cambell's series on Destiny Church. We were inspired to donate to Rainbow Reading's Givealittle page to fund their lawsuit after Destiny ruined their business. You can help too. Here is the link:
givealittle.co.nz/cause/drag-q...
#nz #nzpol
givealittle.co.nz/cause/drag-q...
#nz #nzpol
Hold Brian Tamaki Accountable
Support Rainbow Storytime NZ: Holding Brian Tamaki & Destiny Church Accountable
givealittle.co.nz
October 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
We've been watching John Cambell's series on Destiny Church. We were inspired to donate to Rainbow Reading's Givealittle page to fund their lawsuit after Destiny ruined their business. You can help too. Here is the link:
givealittle.co.nz/cause/drag-q...
#nz #nzpol
givealittle.co.nz/cause/drag-q...
#nz #nzpol
Excellent news about the media council decision. As for Michael Organ... what a _______ (insert insult/ expletive here).
as reported in webworm today, the nz media council has ruled against RNZ, saying it lacked balance and fairness in its reporting over the death of trans teen alex. hopefully this encourages RNZ to look at all their reporting on trans issues - they need to (www.webworm.co/trainhopping/)
October 1, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Excellent news about the media council decision. As for Michael Organ... what a _______ (insert insult/ expletive here).
He lies. Most of New Zealand is more than ready, but adapting the words of Chloe Swarbrick, we can't find enough coalition politicians with a spine.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/3...
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/3...
NZ ‘not ready’ to recognise Palestinian statehood, Winston Peters tells UN
The foreign secretary is expected to declare whether New Zealand recognises a Palestinian state.
www.stuff.co.nz
September 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
He lies. Most of New Zealand is more than ready, but adapting the words of Chloe Swarbrick, we can't find enough coalition politicians with a spine.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/3...
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/3...
September 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This could be a series where a new person is added every day:
- I investigated J6
- I'm a vaccine advocate
- I'm a Democrat politician
- my grandmother was Mexican
until we finally get to ...
- I posted on BlueSky
- I investigated J6
- I'm a vaccine advocate
- I'm a Democrat politician
- my grandmother was Mexican
until we finally get to ...
- I posted on BlueSky
September 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This could be a series where a new person is added every day:
- I investigated J6
- I'm a vaccine advocate
- I'm a Democrat politician
- my grandmother was Mexican
until we finally get to ...
- I posted on BlueSky
- I investigated J6
- I'm a vaccine advocate
- I'm a Democrat politician
- my grandmother was Mexican
until we finally get to ...
- I posted on BlueSky
Unbelievable. This government has stripped the Reserve Bank of staff, fired or made it impossible for the Governor to continue, maybe used crony-ism in new appointments, fired multiple long serving staff, and now is to blame for the decline of the economy. #nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
John Key blames the Reserve Bank for state of economy, tells Nicola Willis to hold her nerve
The former PM has spoken out over the state of the economy.
www.stuff.co.nz
September 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Unbelievable. This government has stripped the Reserve Bank of staff, fired or made it impossible for the Governor to continue, maybe used crony-ism in new appointments, fired multiple long serving staff, and now is to blame for the decline of the economy. #nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
I'm guessing this comes from a US perspective, but it is a cautionary tale for some of the nonsense coming from the Coalition in NZ. #nzpol
Imagine a version of “The Boy Who Cried ‘Wolf’”—except the townspeople continued to listen to the boy for years—shooting anyone he called a “wolf”—and *stopped* listening to anyone who dared to say he was lying.
September 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I'm guessing this comes from a US perspective, but it is a cautionary tale for some of the nonsense coming from the Coalition in NZ. #nzpol
Reposted by Gillian, near Otautahi. 🇳🇿
Reposted by Gillian, near Otautahi. 🇳🇿
I just read that it's 50 years since Jaws was released. I've never seen it, but I remember choosing not to go with my friends. 50 years! You will find me in the fetal position wondering where the time went.
BTW, I didn't go because I would have been in the fetal position in the movie theatre!
BTW, I didn't go because I would have been in the fetal position in the movie theatre!
September 1, 2025 at 5:44 AM
I just read that it's 50 years since Jaws was released. I've never seen it, but I remember choosing not to go with my friends. 50 years! You will find me in the fetal position wondering where the time went.
BTW, I didn't go because I would have been in the fetal position in the movie theatre!
BTW, I didn't go because I would have been in the fetal position in the movie theatre!
I grew up in an evangelical church, so James Dobson was part of my culture.
The day I read the title of the article "Breaking the Spirit of the Child" was the day I went off him. I was in my mid-20s. He got more intractable and cruel with age, while I became more progressive.
The day I read the title of the article "Breaking the Spirit of the Child" was the day I went off him. I was in my mid-20s. He got more intractable and cruel with age, while I became more progressive.
August 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I grew up in an evangelical church, so James Dobson was part of my culture.
The day I read the title of the article "Breaking the Spirit of the Child" was the day I went off him. I was in my mid-20s. He got more intractable and cruel with age, while I became more progressive.
The day I read the title of the article "Breaking the Spirit of the Child" was the day I went off him. I was in my mid-20s. He got more intractable and cruel with age, while I became more progressive.
Thank you, Amy!. How about a little game to name all the politicians in living memory about whom this could be said?
A Wikipedia rabbit hole tonight has led me to the delightful knowledge that in 1949, the following phrase was added to the rosters of forbidden "unparliamentary language" in New Zealand government:
"His brains could revolve inside a peanut shell for a thousand years without touching the sides."
"His brains could revolve inside a peanut shell for a thousand years without touching the sides."
August 21, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Thank you, Amy!. How about a little game to name all the politicians in living memory about whom this could be said?
How to exacerbate teacher shortages. First lie about their pay, then take all negotiating power away. I'm glad I'm retired. This would be a final straw.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3607...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3607...
Minister signals possible crackdown on teachers’ right to strike
Nearly 20,000 secondary school teachers walked off the job today, but the Government is warning their ability to strike could soon be restricted.
www.stuff.co.nz
August 20, 2025 at 6:35 AM
How to exacerbate teacher shortages. First lie about their pay, then take all negotiating power away. I'm glad I'm retired. This would be a final straw.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3607...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3607...
I'm a legend! Who knew?
August 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I'm a legend! Who knew?
I'm watching Hawaii News about the tsunami on YT. Really shocked by the comments, both unscientific and downright abhorrent. Things about a lot of fuss over maybe just 30cm through to solving the homeless problem. Others believe it is fake news originated by Biden. Shocked!
July 30, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I'm watching Hawaii News about the tsunami on YT. Really shocked by the comments, both unscientific and downright abhorrent. Things about a lot of fuss over maybe just 30cm through to solving the homeless problem. Others believe it is fake news originated by Biden. Shocked!
Reposted by Gillian, near Otautahi. 🇳🇿
Dear Damien Grant:
Hundreds of thousands of us watched J Ardern's daily Covid briefings & Q&A & were reassured by her competence, comprehension & concise communication in a time of deep crisis.
You denial & diminution of this speaks to your cheap political motives, rather than any worldly analysis.
Hundreds of thousands of us watched J Ardern's daily Covid briefings & Q&A & were reassured by her competence, comprehension & concise communication in a time of deep crisis.
You denial & diminution of this speaks to your cheap political motives, rather than any worldly analysis.
July 27, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Dear Damien Grant:
Hundreds of thousands of us watched J Ardern's daily Covid briefings & Q&A & were reassured by her competence, comprehension & concise communication in a time of deep crisis.
You denial & diminution of this speaks to your cheap political motives, rather than any worldly analysis.
Hundreds of thousands of us watched J Ardern's daily Covid briefings & Q&A & were reassured by her competence, comprehension & concise communication in a time of deep crisis.
You denial & diminution of this speaks to your cheap political motives, rather than any worldly analysis.
People need to know this. Winston is on a mission, and we all know what that looks like. He will become more entrenched and more hateful. The minority who agree with him will become more vicious towards LGBTQ+ people. This is not who we are, NZ.
#nzpol
#nzpol
NEW from me: Winston Peters directly intervened to stop diplomatic accounts posting about Pride Month. thespinoff.co.nz/politics/25-...
Winston Peters intervened to stop diplomat accounts posting about Pride Month
Exclusive: After years of posting generic sentiments during Pride Month, New Zealand's diplomatic posts were silent this year following a directive from the foreign affairs minister.
thespinoff.co.nz
July 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
People need to know this. Winston is on a mission, and we all know what that looks like. He will become more entrenched and more hateful. The minority who agree with him will become more vicious towards LGBTQ+ people. This is not who we are, NZ.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Reposted by Gillian, near Otautahi. 🇳🇿
Gender Minorities Aotearoa have documented and archived the resources Sport NZ have now removed - which in fact looks to be the whole rainbow section of the website, because it mentioned "transgender", including a rainbow inclusion e-learning module. genderminorities.com/resources/sp...
Sports - Gender Minorities Aotearoa | Transgender New Zealand
Find information on transgender people and community or elite professional sports in Aotearoa New Zealand.
genderminorities.com
July 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Gender Minorities Aotearoa have documented and archived the resources Sport NZ have now removed - which in fact looks to be the whole rainbow section of the website, because it mentioned "transgender", including a rainbow inclusion e-learning module. genderminorities.com/resources/sp...
Unbelievable. Carefully researched guidelines ditched by Winston Peters and Chris Peters. These were for community sports, not about elite sports people.
Government orders Sport NZ to scrap transgender inclusive community sport guidelines www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
Government orders Sport NZ to scrap transgender inclusive community sport guidelines www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
Government orders Sport NZ to scrap transgender inclusive community sport guidelines
What started off as a review under a previous minister has turned into an order to ditch the guidelines completely.
www.rnz.co.nz
July 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Unbelievable. Carefully researched guidelines ditched by Winston Peters and Chris Peters. These were for community sports, not about elite sports people.
Government orders Sport NZ to scrap transgender inclusive community sport guidelines www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
Government orders Sport NZ to scrap transgender inclusive community sport guidelines www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
I have spent quite a bit of time at Canterbury Breastcare recently (DCIS - treatable but lots of steps). I am so impressed by this part of our health system and think it has aspects that could inform other areas. Some of the things I have noticed are:
July 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I have spent quite a bit of time at Canterbury Breastcare recently (DCIS - treatable but lots of steps). I am so impressed by this part of our health system and think it has aspects that could inform other areas. Some of the things I have noticed are: