Jonathan Marshall
@jmarshallnz.bsky.social
Statistician in Papaioea, Aotearoa. #rstats, #datascience.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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NZ shorebird and seabird thread.
I'm going to go ahead and post some shots before carefully editing and sorting; I'm already falling hopelessly behind.
Let's start with a variable oystercatcher chick and parent. 🪶
I'm going to go ahead and post some shots before carefully editing and sorting; I'm already falling hopelessly behind.
Let's start with a variable oystercatcher chick and parent. 🪶
February 9, 2026 at 9:07 PM
NZ shorebird and seabird thread.
I'm going to go ahead and post some shots before carefully editing and sorting; I'm already falling hopelessly behind.
Let's start with a variable oystercatcher chick and parent. 🪶
I'm going to go ahead and post some shots before carefully editing and sorting; I'm already falling hopelessly behind.
Let's start with a variable oystercatcher chick and parent. 🪶
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sure here is the first prompt (correct) and then my second one which raised the error
February 11, 2026 at 8:14 PM
sure here is the first prompt (correct) and then my second one which raised the error
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Righto. I've read the papers released by MBIE on the LNG analysis. This will be a longish thread on my thoughts, which I'll add to progressively. Docs are here. 🧵 1/-
Document library | Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
A filtered search to all the documents stored on the MBIE website.
www.mbie.govt.nz
February 10, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Righto. I've read the papers released by MBIE on the LNG analysis. This will be a longish thread on my thoughts, which I'll add to progressively. Docs are here. 🧵 1/-
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While this absolutely sucks, we are going to see a lot more places implementing universal global age verification over this next year, because the number of states and countries legally requiring it has gotten to the point no one can keep up anymore.
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Age verification for all.
buff.ly
February 10, 2026 at 10:42 AM
While this absolutely sucks, we are going to see a lot more places implementing universal global age verification over this next year, because the number of states and countries legally requiring it has gotten to the point no one can keep up anymore.
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I still can't really see what problem the LNG import terminal solves.
The Rankines on coal already cap the firming price ($~$200) at less than LNG (~$400). Even diesel is cheaper than that and we already have the import facilities.
The Rankines on coal already cap the firming price ($~$200) at less than LNG (~$400). Even diesel is cheaper than that and we already have the import facilities.
February 10, 2026 at 12:36 AM
I still can't really see what problem the LNG import terminal solves.
The Rankines on coal already cap the firming price ($~$200) at less than LNG (~$400). Even diesel is cheaper than that and we already have the import facilities.
The Rankines on coal already cap the firming price ($~$200) at less than LNG (~$400). Even diesel is cheaper than that and we already have the import facilities.
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I will be looking for an RA soon as my amazing postdoc has got a permanent role on our team. I will be looking for an emerging Māori researcher who has a social science background preferably :) dm me if you know of anyone or want to kōrero
January 23, 2026 at 8:32 AM
I will be looking for an RA soon as my amazing postdoc has got a permanent role on our team. I will be looking for an emerging Māori researcher who has a social science background preferably :) dm me if you know of anyone or want to kōrero
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Lol at Tracy Watkins and Luke Malpass blaming voters and their stupid low rates only session for the sewage pouring into the ocean.
I mean sure, but, some self reflection might also be relevant.
But nah It's Labours fault because their 3 waters policy was scaremongered into oblivion
I mean sure, but, some self reflection might also be relevant.
But nah It's Labours fault because their 3 waters policy was scaremongered into oblivion
February 8, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Lol at Tracy Watkins and Luke Malpass blaming voters and their stupid low rates only session for the sewage pouring into the ocean.
I mean sure, but, some self reflection might also be relevant.
But nah It's Labours fault because their 3 waters policy was scaremongered into oblivion
I mean sure, but, some self reflection might also be relevant.
But nah It's Labours fault because their 3 waters policy was scaremongered into oblivion
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Today I am announcing my campaign for the Dunedin City Council byelection.
I’m standing to offer leadership that's ready to go on day one; that's willing & able to challenge the government’s reforms; & that's prepared to make decisions in the best long-term interests of the city.
aaronhawkins.nz
I’m standing to offer leadership that's ready to go on day one; that's willing & able to challenge the government’s reforms; & that's prepared to make decisions in the best long-term interests of the city.
aaronhawkins.nz
February 8, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Today I am announcing my campaign for the Dunedin City Council byelection.
I’m standing to offer leadership that's ready to go on day one; that's willing & able to challenge the government’s reforms; & that's prepared to make decisions in the best long-term interests of the city.
aaronhawkins.nz
I’m standing to offer leadership that's ready to go on day one; that's willing & able to challenge the government’s reforms; & that's prepared to make decisions in the best long-term interests of the city.
aaronhawkins.nz
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Damn pedestrians terrorising cars /
Person injured after pedestrian collides with car in Auckland
Police said they were called to Roscommon Rd in Clendon Park about 3.18pm.
www.1news.co.nz
February 8, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Damn pedestrians terrorising cars /
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It's fucking beautiful
My dad, taking a run up from the storage room at his local public swimming pool and doing a "somersault", filmed by his friend Malcolm.
(Personally I think it works best with the sound up.)
(Personally I think it works best with the sound up.)
February 8, 2026 at 6:17 AM
It's fucking beautiful
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It's the most wonderful time of yeeear.
February 8, 2026 at 5:35 AM
It's the most wonderful time of yeeear.
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Landing in Dunedin Aotearoa in about 90 minutes for the start of a trip that represents the culmination of a dream I’ve had since I was ten years old.
Visiting academic to address spread of misinformation
For Carl Bergstrom, misinformation is like a living organism — it can travel across networks and spread through populations like pathogens. The...
www.odt.co.nz
February 4, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Landing in Dunedin Aotearoa in about 90 minutes for the start of a trip that represents the culmination of a dream I’ve had since I was ten years old.
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The current reforms of the research system are now on track for another failure. They double down on mistakes that undermine long-term growth, well being & safety. We must ask for accountability and transparency about three key issues as we go into the election year.
scientists.org.nz/news/13593197
scientists.org.nz/news/13593197
February 2, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The current reforms of the research system are now on track for another failure. They double down on mistakes that undermine long-term growth, well being & safety. We must ask for accountability and transparency about three key issues as we go into the election year.
scientists.org.nz/news/13593197
scientists.org.nz/news/13593197
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Pleased to say that Carl Bergstrom (@carlbergstrom.com) will be speaking at the University of Canterbury on 13th Feb!
He is hosted by @tepunahamatatini.bsky.social come see him at noon in Jack Erskine 441!
He is hosted by @tepunahamatatini.bsky.social come see him at noon in Jack Erskine 441!
February 2, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Pleased to say that Carl Bergstrom (@carlbergstrom.com) will be speaking at the University of Canterbury on 13th Feb!
He is hosted by @tepunahamatatini.bsky.social come see him at noon in Jack Erskine 441!
He is hosted by @tepunahamatatini.bsky.social come see him at noon in Jack Erskine 441!
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Urgh. This is no surprise to anyone; the co-requisite tests are NOT fit for purpose.
Good article until this quote at the end: “Those students haven't had the benefit of the minister's investment in structured literacy or numeracy," he said.
THAT’S NOT THE PROBLEM!
If your tests disadvantage
Good article until this quote at the end: “Those students haven't had the benefit of the minister's investment in structured literacy or numeracy," he said.
THAT’S NOT THE PROBLEM!
If your tests disadvantage
NCEA hurdle trips up 15,000 students
Thousands did not reach critical new reading, writing and maths benchmarks last year, so get no NCEA certificates. Principals fear they could give up on study.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 1, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Urgh. This is no surprise to anyone; the co-requisite tests are NOT fit for purpose.
Good article until this quote at the end: “Those students haven't had the benefit of the minister's investment in structured literacy or numeracy," he said.
THAT’S NOT THE PROBLEM!
If your tests disadvantage
Good article until this quote at the end: “Those students haven't had the benefit of the minister's investment in structured literacy or numeracy," he said.
THAT’S NOT THE PROBLEM!
If your tests disadvantage
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You are being misled about renewable energy technology.
YouTube video by Technology Connections
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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webRios is live. #rstats on your iPhone and iPad.
I showed native R compilation on #iOS last week. Shipping it is another story (thanks, GPL). This version uses #webR 's #WebAssembly build instead. Different tradeoffs, but this one clears App Review.
apps.apple.com/us/app/webri...
I showed native R compilation on #iOS last week. Shipping it is another story (thanks, GPL). This version uses #webR 's #WebAssembly build instead. Different tradeoffs, but this one clears App Review.
apps.apple.com/us/app/webri...
January 27, 2026 at 2:42 AM
webRios is live. #rstats on your iPhone and iPad.
I showed native R compilation on #iOS last week. Shipping it is another story (thanks, GPL). This version uses #webR 's #WebAssembly build instead. Different tradeoffs, but this one clears App Review.
apps.apple.com/us/app/webri...
I showed native R compilation on #iOS last week. Shipping it is another story (thanks, GPL). This version uses #webR 's #WebAssembly build instead. Different tradeoffs, but this one clears App Review.
apps.apple.com/us/app/webri...
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Road trips can be fun. Road trips with friends: great. Road trips with family: dicy. Road trips with the random crust punk dude from your office who you’ve literally never met IRL before and need to spend 3.5 hours locked in a speeding metal tube with: horrendous. Zero stars. Do not recommend.
January 26, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Road trips can be fun. Road trips with friends: great. Road trips with family: dicy. Road trips with the random crust punk dude from your office who you’ve literally never met IRL before and need to spend 3.5 hours locked in a speeding metal tube with: horrendous. Zero stars. Do not recommend.
First day back at work and we have some intriguingly black granulated coffee in the sealed(ish?) coffee container… Maccona has more Mmmm? 😋
January 27, 2026 at 10:07 PM
First day back at work and we have some intriguingly black granulated coffee in the sealed(ish?) coffee container… Maccona has more Mmmm? 😋
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And here again is my favourite ever Batman poem...
April 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
And here again is my favourite ever Batman poem...
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[I am reposting as I have fixed an error in processing the csv file (in turning dates in Jan and Oct from text to date where Excel truncated year.month x.10 to x.1)
Visualisation of how much bread the minimum wage can afford to buy, which is well below 2016 when National were last in government.
Visualisation of how much bread the minimum wage can afford to buy, which is well below 2016 when National were last in government.
January 23, 2026 at 2:16 AM
[I am reposting as I have fixed an error in processing the csv file (in turning dates in Jan and Oct from text to date where Excel truncated year.month x.10 to x.1)
Visualisation of how much bread the minimum wage can afford to buy, which is well below 2016 when National were last in government.
Visualisation of how much bread the minimum wage can afford to buy, which is well below 2016 when National were last in government.
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wow just woke up from a nap, turns out the pilot of this plane says we're going to The Hague. some of my fellow passengers are screaming at him to turn around.
January 21, 2026 at 5:40 AM
wow just woke up from a nap, turns out the pilot of this plane says we're going to The Hague. some of my fellow passengers are screaming at him to turn around.
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Fun question, which electorate has the most train stations and urban rail service in New Zealand?
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A: Epsom, with 7, serving every line on Auckland’s Metro network:
Newmarket
Parnell
Grafton
Maungawhau
Remuera
Orakei
Greenlane (just)
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Karanga-a-Hape and Meadowbank catchments reach into Epsom too
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A: Epsom, with 7, serving every line on Auckland’s Metro network:
Newmarket
Parnell
Grafton
Maungawhau
Remuera
Orakei
Greenlane (just)
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Karanga-a-Hape and Meadowbank catchments reach into Epsom too
January 20, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Fun question, which electorate has the most train stations and urban rail service in New Zealand?
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A: Epsom, with 7, serving every line on Auckland’s Metro network:
Newmarket
Parnell
Grafton
Maungawhau
Remuera
Orakei
Greenlane (just)
-
Karanga-a-Hape and Meadowbank catchments reach into Epsom too
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A: Epsom, with 7, serving every line on Auckland’s Metro network:
Newmarket
Parnell
Grafton
Maungawhau
Remuera
Orakei
Greenlane (just)
-
Karanga-a-Hape and Meadowbank catchments reach into Epsom too
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Incisive critique from David Seymour: the people trying to remove the single biggest barrier to building housing should focus instead on trying to make it easier to build houses
January 20, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Incisive critique from David Seymour: the people trying to remove the single biggest barrier to building housing should focus instead on trying to make it easier to build houses