Jjengar
@jjengar.bsky.social
PhD need to thaw the brain exercise the pen cook dinner do the laundry & CLEAN THE TOILET (that’s a metaphor)
Kids gone now
Oldies too 😢 damn Covid 😞😷
PlanetNerd Shrink
Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿
(same name on the dying bird and extinct elephant)
Kids gone now
Oldies too 😢 damn Covid 😞😷
PlanetNerd Shrink
Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿
(same name on the dying bird and extinct elephant)
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Part of my role is emergency management and I get it.
If you have easy to find meds, closed in shoes (glass etc) and a torch you’ve made a good start.
A simple list on the fridge of what else to grab, when you’re brain is panicking, is a big help too.
If you have easy to find meds, closed in shoes (glass etc) and a torch you’ve made a good start.
A simple list on the fridge of what else to grab, when you’re brain is panicking, is a big help too.
February 16, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Part of my role is emergency management and I get it.
If you have easy to find meds, closed in shoes (glass etc) and a torch you’ve made a good start.
A simple list on the fridge of what else to grab, when you’re brain is panicking, is a big help too.
If you have easy to find meds, closed in shoes (glass etc) and a torch you’ve made a good start.
A simple list on the fridge of what else to grab, when you’re brain is panicking, is a big help too.
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Also. People. YOU MAY NOT BE AT HOME WHEN AN EMERGENCY HITS!!
A lot of advice (a) individualises the problem and (b) assumes people will be at home.
Fun fact: NZers travel!
We holiday, visit family/friends, work, go on retreats, etc etc
We need better advice+support than "err make go bag". Gah
A lot of advice (a) individualises the problem and (b) assumes people will be at home.
Fun fact: NZers travel!
We holiday, visit family/friends, work, go on retreats, etc etc
We need better advice+support than "err make go bag". Gah
I dunno about you, but our house is not very big and quite full of people and their stuff, so we don't really have space to put a big bag of stuff by the front door.
We don't have an entry hall, we barely have any storage space, we don't have a garage....
www.rnz.co.nz/life/relatio...
We don't have an entry hall, we barely have any storage space, we don't have a garage....
www.rnz.co.nz/life/relatio...
What to pack in emergency 'grab and go' bags
People should have a pre-packed "grab and go" bag by their exit door, with supplies that can last about 72 hours in case of an emergency.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 16, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Also. People. YOU MAY NOT BE AT HOME WHEN AN EMERGENCY HITS!!
A lot of advice (a) individualises the problem and (b) assumes people will be at home.
Fun fact: NZers travel!
We holiday, visit family/friends, work, go on retreats, etc etc
We need better advice+support than "err make go bag". Gah
A lot of advice (a) individualises the problem and (b) assumes people will be at home.
Fun fact: NZers travel!
We holiday, visit family/friends, work, go on retreats, etc etc
We need better advice+support than "err make go bag". Gah
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Happy Caturday 🙀🙀😻
February 15, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Happy Caturday 🙀🙀😻
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Article about flooding with ad for new subdivisions being build on a floodplain
apps.canterburymaps.govt.nz/FloodModelRe...
apps.canterburymaps.govt.nz/FloodModelRe...
February 17, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Article about flooding with ad for new subdivisions being build on a floodplain
apps.canterburymaps.govt.nz/FloodModelRe...
apps.canterburymaps.govt.nz/FloodModelRe...
O.M.G.
An eye-opening, nay, eye-boggling read 👀👀👀
Take a look, remember to keep breathing 😮💨
Snapshot - the East-West link in 2017 was budgeted to be the world’s MOST EXPENSIVE roading project per kilometre.
That estimate has now more than DOUBLED.
(but She canned the ferries for less 🤦♀️)
An eye-opening, nay, eye-boggling read 👀👀👀
Take a look, remember to keep breathing 😮💨
Snapshot - the East-West link in 2017 was budgeted to be the world’s MOST EXPENSIVE roading project per kilometre.
That estimate has now more than DOUBLED.
(but She canned the ferries for less 🤦♀️)
Not to say "we told you so"... but we did, indeed, tell you so:
www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/10/21/r...
www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/10/29/m...
It's clearly time for urgent and robust discussions about value, access, climate, well-being, transport choice & more.
We are extremely here for it.
www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/10/21/r...
www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/10/29/m...
It's clearly time for urgent and robust discussions about value, access, climate, well-being, transport choice & more.
We are extremely here for it.
February 17, 2026 at 1:34 AM
O.M.G.
An eye-opening, nay, eye-boggling read 👀👀👀
Take a look, remember to keep breathing 😮💨
Snapshot - the East-West link in 2017 was budgeted to be the world’s MOST EXPENSIVE roading project per kilometre.
That estimate has now more than DOUBLED.
(but She canned the ferries for less 🤦♀️)
An eye-opening, nay, eye-boggling read 👀👀👀
Take a look, remember to keep breathing 😮💨
Snapshot - the East-West link in 2017 was budgeted to be the world’s MOST EXPENSIVE roading project per kilometre.
That estimate has now more than DOUBLED.
(but She canned the ferries for less 🤦♀️)
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NEW: The Infra Commission just released its official plan, and it's a massive challenge to the Govt and NZ to:
- Trim transport spending
- Double spending on renewal/maintenance
- Spend twice as much on hospitals
- Trim transport spending
- Double spending on renewal/maintenance
- Spend twice as much on hospitals
February 16, 2026 at 11:02 PM
NEW: The Infra Commission just released its official plan, and it's a massive challenge to the Govt and NZ to:
- Trim transport spending
- Double spending on renewal/maintenance
- Spend twice as much on hospitals
- Trim transport spending
- Double spending on renewal/maintenance
- Spend twice as much on hospitals
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For those that know the Otago campus, a willow just downstream from my office went over
February 16, 2026 at 11:50 PM
For those that know the Otago campus, a willow just downstream from my office went over
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Given the use of GenAI among political parties and all that entails, your periodic reminder that we have an Open Letter signed by over 20 AI experts calling on AI regulation. So far only the Green Party has committed to this. Please share among your networks and sign if you haven't already #nzpol
We’ve published an Open Letter calling on NZ leaders to deliver risk-based AI regulation & a national oversight body. AI has huge potential, but harms (deepfakes, gendered abuse, bias) are real and rising. Read the Letter (and sign it if you agree!) #nzpol
regulateai.nz
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A call to the NZ Parliament to regulate AI
regulateai.nz
February 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Given the use of GenAI among political parties and all that entails, your periodic reminder that we have an Open Letter signed by over 20 AI experts calling on AI regulation. So far only the Green Party has committed to this. Please share among your networks and sign if you haven't already #nzpol
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“You will never get good leaders in this country if that’s the way you treat women.”
As per usual, a loud and feral minority hijacking the conversation with misinformation.
Also seeing a disturbing & very familiar pattern of hostility toward Tamatha Paul. Our community must stand behind her. We can’t allow another Māori leader to be worn down and pushed out. #nzpol
Also seeing a disturbing & very familiar pattern of hostility toward Tamatha Paul. Our community must stand behind her. We can’t allow another Māori leader to be worn down and pushed out. #nzpol
“Rooted in racism” Hostility and disinformation overshadow Moa Point public meeting
More than 300 people packed into a public meeting on Monday night to demand answers over the ongoing Moa Point wastewater disaster.
www.teaonews.co.nz
February 17, 2026 at 12:52 AM
“You will never get good leaders in this country if that’s the way you treat women.”
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Nick Leggett was a Labour mayor in Porirua who flipped to become a National candidate to run for mayor in Wellington.
He also created this video to try and win a competition.
And I just think it’s important we remember these things:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=yman...
He also created this video to try and win a competition.
And I just think it’s important we remember these things:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=yman...
Giga Nick the Giga Mayor, with Nick Leggett from #gigatownporirua (New Zealand)
YouTube video by Porirua City Council
m.youtube.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Nick Leggett was a Labour mayor in Porirua who flipped to become a National candidate to run for mayor in Wellington.
He also created this video to try and win a competition.
And I just think it’s important we remember these things:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=yman...
He also created this video to try and win a competition.
And I just think it’s important we remember these things:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=yman...
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Michelin star $6.3m
State of Origin $5m
Boxes of KFC & cases of water $175*
Our government cares!
#nzpol
*Estimate excluding military transport
State of Origin $5m
Boxes of KFC & cases of water $175*
Our government cares!
#nzpol
*Estimate excluding military transport
February 16, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Michelin star $6.3m
State of Origin $5m
Boxes of KFC & cases of water $175*
Our government cares!
#nzpol
*Estimate excluding military transport
State of Origin $5m
Boxes of KFC & cases of water $175*
Our government cares!
#nzpol
*Estimate excluding military transport
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The ‘bel’ in ‘decibel’ is for Alexander Graham Bell.
Since the ‘B’ in 'dB' is a name-derived unit, it is capitalized when abbreviated.
Since the ‘B’ in 'dB' is a name-derived unit, it is capitalized when abbreviated.
February 16, 2026 at 3:34 PM
The ‘bel’ in ‘decibel’ is for Alexander Graham Bell.
Since the ‘B’ in 'dB' is a name-derived unit, it is capitalized when abbreviated.
Since the ‘B’ in 'dB' is a name-derived unit, it is capitalized when abbreviated.
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Robert Duvall has passed away at the age of 95
February 16, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Robert Duvall has passed away at the age of 95
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As always Marae meet the moment. Hospitality, generosity and care for locals and stranded travellers. If only Luxon and co had 1/100 of the leadership these Iwi show it would be an improvement.
Taihape's Winiata Marae steps up for stranded travellers #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Taihape's Winiata Marae steps up for stranded travellers #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Taihape's Winiata Marae steps up for stranded travellers
When the storm closed SH1, stranding hundreds, the community at Winiata Marae knew what to do.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 16, 2026 at 7:06 PM
As always Marae meet the moment. Hospitality, generosity and care for locals and stranded travellers. If only Luxon and co had 1/100 of the leadership these Iwi show it would be an improvement.
Taihape's Winiata Marae steps up for stranded travellers #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Taihape's Winiata Marae steps up for stranded travellers #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Anyone who has been paying attention is not shocked by either the cost or that NZ is terrible at getting value for money
February 16, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Anyone who has been paying attention is not shocked by either the cost or that NZ is terrible at getting value for money
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We're not shocked by the cost. The Three Waters programme was explicit about it being at least $185b back in 2023.
At least we'll have significant roads to drive to look at the climate damage.
At least we'll have significant roads to drive to look at the climate damage.
February 16, 2026 at 7:11 PM
We're not shocked by the cost. The Three Waters programme was explicit about it being at least $185b back in 2023.
At least we'll have significant roads to drive to look at the climate damage.
At least we'll have significant roads to drive to look at the climate damage.
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Breaking my social media hiatus to share some good news! I’ve just signed a deal with Basic Books for my next book, Impunity, which uncovers the right’s decades-long effort to destroy political accountability and protect their friends in power. I’m so excited for this one!
February 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Breaking my social media hiatus to share some good news! I’ve just signed a deal with Basic Books for my next book, Impunity, which uncovers the right’s decades-long effort to destroy political accountability and protect their friends in power. I’m so excited for this one!
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October 31st 2024
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February 16, 2026 at 7:42 AM
October 31st 2024
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October 31st 2024
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February 16, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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October 31st 2024
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February 16, 2026 at 7:43 AM
October 31st 2024
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Introducing this bill TODAY. Wow. Woooooowiee.
National orcishness continues, with a bill to disestablish MfE bills.parliament.nz/v/6/27caed65...
House
bills.parliament.nz
February 16, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Introducing this bill TODAY. Wow. Woooooowiee.
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Anyway, if you're at MfE, they're sacking you soon. So remember: leak it all before you go. All of it.
February 16, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Anyway, if you're at MfE, they're sacking you soon. So remember: leak it all before you go. All of it.