Hazel
@hazelt.bsky.social
Welsh lass now living in Whakatū, Aotearoa. Ex software engineer, now part-time busy doing crazy shit I wish I'd discovered earlier in life. Posts sporadically. Short lefty green vegan, she/her
The daughter in Wellington is hunkering down and watching the spray from the sea, likely containing poo, blowing sideways and hitting all the houses. They're calling it a shartnado 😆
February 16, 2026 at 4:47 AM
The daughter in Wellington is hunkering down and watching the spray from the sea, likely containing poo, blowing sideways and hitting all the houses. They're calling it a shartnado 😆
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Luxon bypassing even his own fast track process... what a scam.. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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 12, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Luxon bypassing even his own fast track process... what a scam.. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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What is te reo for 'Where do you usually go?'
February 5, 2026 at 2:36 AM
What is te reo for 'Where do you usually go?'
Cool view from the deck this morning. A beautiful rainbow 🌈 one end lands where the old Aretere ferry is still mored up, the other end in the sewage plant. Perhaps a divine commentary on this govts handling of the new ferries? Who knows... Nelson, NZ
February 3, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Cool view from the deck this morning. A beautiful rainbow 🌈 one end lands where the old Aretere ferry is still mored up, the other end in the sewage plant. Perhaps a divine commentary on this govts handling of the new ferries? Who knows... Nelson, NZ
Phew! That was Friday. I'm now on holiday, yay! I'll never get sick of this view. Glenduan Beach NZ
January 30, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Phew! That was Friday. I'm now on holiday, yay! I'll never get sick of this view. Glenduan Beach NZ
Nail marks in mushrooms at the supermarket. I carefully inspect each one before it goes in the bag. Who knows what could have been under those nails, and no way to wash it off now it's INSIDE THE MUSHOOM!
What’s something very minor that still upsets you deeply?
I HATE when the tag on the sheets/blanket somehow end up near my upper body on the bed. Gotta fix that shit IMMEDIATELY every time.
I HATE when the tag on the sheets/blanket somehow end up near my upper body on the bed. Gotta fix that shit IMMEDIATELY every time.
January 29, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Nail marks in mushrooms at the supermarket. I carefully inspect each one before it goes in the bag. Who knows what could have been under those nails, and no way to wash it off now it's INSIDE THE MUSHOOM!
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January 27, 2026 at 4:36 AM
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OMG THAT LAST LINE.
1,000/10 no notes needed. A++++ would cackle ridiculously again.
1,000/10 no notes needed. A++++ would cackle ridiculously again.
January 27, 2026 at 6:40 AM
OMG THAT LAST LINE.
1,000/10 no notes needed. A++++ would cackle ridiculously again.
1,000/10 no notes needed. A++++ would cackle ridiculously again.
Anyone can try this beer-related art challenge. Deconstruct ONE aluminium beer can to make a miniature chair, which must fit within the can from which it was constructed. First prize $3,000! Entries in by 1st March. Prize giving in Nelson NZ. Last year drew 50 entries nationwide! See link for rules
Beer Chair Competition
www.beerchaircompetition.co.nz
January 26, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Anyone can try this beer-related art challenge. Deconstruct ONE aluminium beer can to make a miniature chair, which must fit within the can from which it was constructed. First prize $3,000! Entries in by 1st March. Prize giving in Nelson NZ. Last year drew 50 entries nationwide! See link for rules
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NZ taxpayers spent $6M to bring Michelin stars here and only paid $3M to the WHO.
Contributing to world health seems like a much better spend to me. #nzpol
Contributing to world health seems like a much better spend to me. #nzpol
January 26, 2026 at 4:13 AM
NZ taxpayers spent $6M to bring Michelin stars here and only paid $3M to the WHO.
Contributing to world health seems like a much better spend to me. #nzpol
Contributing to world health seems like a much better spend to me. #nzpol
Aaaargh! Nearly lost my streak!
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Finishing the weekend sitting in the sun with a local wasabi gin after a busy weekend. I've been hosting a band from Wellington for a couple of days (go see Krakerjack, they're awesome!), and a then doing a spot spot of gardening. It's feeling summery again here in Nelson NZ
January 25, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Finishing the weekend sitting in the sun with a local wasabi gin after a busy weekend. I've been hosting a band from Wellington for a couple of days (go see Krakerjack, they're awesome!), and a then doing a spot spot of gardening. It's feeling summery again here in Nelson NZ
On my own this week and I'm crap at cooking for one. Dinner was a few chips at the pub, cashew cheese and crackers, and cracked this one open for dessert. Btw these new choc-dipped peaches are dangerous (They're vegan too!)
January 16, 2026 at 8:14 PM
On my own this week and I'm crap at cooking for one. Dinner was a few chips at the pub, cashew cheese and crackers, and cracked this one open for dessert. Btw these new choc-dipped peaches are dangerous (They're vegan too!)
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This is Kevin. He's a reactive dog getting some training to be more comfortable. His trainer brought him to a pet store for some socialization where they learned he is no longer reactive when given a giant stuffed dinosaur. 14/10 (TT: katieandtatesfostermates)
January 16, 2026 at 12:35 AM
This is Kevin. He's a reactive dog getting some training to be more comfortable. His trainer brought him to a pet store for some socialization where they learned he is no longer reactive when given a giant stuffed dinosaur. 14/10 (TT: katieandtatesfostermates)
This fella was hanging out by the front door at work. Work is right next to a very busy roundabout on an industrial estate in Nelson NZ. Nature finds a way I guess. He/she was super cute 😍
January 14, 2026 at 11:53 PM
This fella was hanging out by the front door at work. Work is right next to a very busy roundabout on an industrial estate in Nelson NZ. Nature finds a way I guess. He/she was super cute 😍
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the workers shall control the beans of production
We need to nationalise Watties
January 14, 2026 at 10:48 PM
the workers shall control the beans of production
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Unhook ourselves from oil and gas and we unhook ourselves from dependency on dictators, autocrats and expansionist regimes all over the planet.
Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.
Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.
January 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Unhook ourselves from oil and gas and we unhook ourselves from dependency on dictators, autocrats and expansionist regimes all over the planet.
Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.
Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you joy and happiness
January 5, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you joy and happiness
My usual hangout. East Street Cafe, Nelson (on Church st). In town to get my eyes tested and half a hour to kill. Iced oat mocha in the sun hits the spot. Ahh...
November 5, 2025 at 1:42 AM
My usual hangout. East Street Cafe, Nelson (on Church st). In town to get my eyes tested and half a hour to kill. Iced oat mocha in the sun hits the spot. Ahh...
And now for some good news: My 15 1/2 yo cat does not have the big C! He has serious ibd though and will be on steroids for a while. He's putting on weight and feeling better already 🥳
October 18, 2025 at 4:35 AM
And now for some good news: My 15 1/2 yo cat does not have the big C! He has serious ibd though and will be on steroids for a while. He's putting on weight and feeling better already 🥳
I can't post any photos, but I've spent the last two days being an extra in a sequal to a highly anticipated NZ classic. Omg it's so bloody funny. Not baaaad at all actually 😂 Can't wait to see ot on the big screen!
October 16, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I can't post any photos, but I've spent the last two days being an extra in a sequal to a highly anticipated NZ classic. Omg it's so bloody funny. Not baaaad at all actually 😂 Can't wait to see ot on the big screen!
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October 2, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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TBH Treasury is just 'modelling' alternatives. However, I am frankly astonished to see the paper takes no account of the 7 year gap in life expectancy between Māori (75.8) & Europeans (82.8) or the near 6 year gap between Europeans & Pasifika (76.9).
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
September 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
TBH Treasury is just 'modelling' alternatives. However, I am frankly astonished to see the paper takes no account of the 7 year gap in life expectancy between Māori (75.8) & Europeans (82.8) or the near 6 year gap between Europeans & Pasifika (76.9).
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Pay equity funeral march this morning in Nelson Whakatū. Well organised and attended. Poignant speeches from a nurse and a carer. Many photographers so hopefully the msg will get out there. At the end there were sausages, ballons for the kids and a stall helping folks to register to vote #nzpol
September 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Pay equity funeral march this morning in Nelson Whakatū. Well organised and attended. Poignant speeches from a nurse and a carer. Many photographers so hopefully the msg will get out there. At the end there were sausages, ballons for the kids and a stall helping folks to register to vote #nzpol
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