Jo McFadden
@jojoaotearoa.bsky.social
Just a kiwi geek trying to find her way in the world. She/Her Cis Pākehā Tāmaki Makaurau 🇳🇿🤓🐱 http://instagram.com/jomcfadden/ @jojohmc on Twitter
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Jo McFadden
@jojoaotearoa.bsky.social
· Apr 20
#Hints #MWSecretSantaAoNZ
Took up crochet during the second lockdown so a patternor yarn wouldbenice. Also ove cats, chocolate and SciFi
Took up crochet during the second lockdown so a patternor yarn wouldbenice. Also ove cats, chocolate and SciFi
As always I love cats, crochet, chocolate or if you'd like to donate to a worthy cause instead then Pet Refuge NZ www.petrefuge.org.nz/donate/ or the Aunties aunties.co.nz/pages/donate and I'll match your donation #SecretSantaAoNZ
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Make a difference and help pets and families escape violence with a donation to Pet Refuge. Your support helps us provide a safe haven and care for pets.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM
As always I love cats, crochet, chocolate or if you'd like to donate to a worthy cause instead then Pet Refuge NZ www.petrefuge.org.nz/donate/ or the Aunties aunties.co.nz/pages/donate and I'll match your donation #SecretSantaAoNZ
So true, we've seen it here in Aotearoa New Zealand with this one term government. Got rid of all the back room staff and the whole system is failing. We should demand that all the MP's admin staff be laid off but I'm sure they'd say they are essential to them doing their job
Here's my plea to the government, media and everyone else to stop treating NHS administrators as a problem to be eliminated, rather than the glue which holds the whole organisation together.
November 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
So true, we've seen it here in Aotearoa New Zealand with this one term government. Got rid of all the back room staff and the whole system is failing. We should demand that all the MP's admin staff be laid off but I'm sure they'd say they are essential to them doing their job
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The Clash’s Paul Simonon, running into some young street musicians, will make your day. 💕 🎸
@theclash.com @faroutmagazine.co.uk
@theclash.com @faroutmagazine.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The Clash’s Paul Simonon, running into some young street musicians, will make your day. 💕 🎸
@theclash.com @faroutmagazine.co.uk
@theclash.com @faroutmagazine.co.uk
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Chris Slane’s cartoon of the week
Chris Slane's take on the week in politics.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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In today’s HeraldOnSunday
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In today’s HeraldOnSunday
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Elon Musk, an uncharismatic swindler, says Zohran Mamdani is a charismatic swindler.
November 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Elon Musk, an uncharismatic swindler, says Zohran Mamdani is a charismatic swindler.
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In today’s NZ Herald
November 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
In today’s NZ Herald
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"Historian William Dalrymple: British politicians bear responsibility for the destruction of Palestinian lives. In this country, no one is taught anything about Palestine”
“History is erased, crimes are whitewashed, and the victims are forgotten."
#NZPol
“History is erased, crimes are whitewashed, and the victims are forgotten."
#NZPol
October 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
"Historian William Dalrymple: British politicians bear responsibility for the destruction of Palestinian lives. In this country, no one is taught anything about Palestine”
“History is erased, crimes are whitewashed, and the victims are forgotten."
#NZPol
“History is erased, crimes are whitewashed, and the victims are forgotten."
#NZPol
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"The sand in and around the city of approximately 400,000 is so caked with blood that you can see evidence of the RSF’s war crimes via satellite imagery, according to Yale’s Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL)."
Zeteo's Peter Rothpletz in today's First Draft morning newsletter, on Sudan:
Zeteo's Peter Rothpletz in today's First Draft morning newsletter, on Sudan:
🚨🇸🇩 The Blood is Visible From Space
Peter Rothpletz on the genocide in Sudan, Trump’s latest weaponization of the DOJ, and 'journalists' from The Free Press wreaking havoc on both sides of the Atlantic.
zeteo.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
"The sand in and around the city of approximately 400,000 is so caked with blood that you can see evidence of the RSF’s war crimes via satellite imagery, according to Yale’s Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL)."
Zeteo's Peter Rothpletz in today's First Draft morning newsletter, on Sudan:
Zeteo's Peter Rothpletz in today's First Draft morning newsletter, on Sudan:
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Under Trump, the draconian future of homelessness policy is coming into focus: mass internment. Utah is building a 16-acre site to detain up to 1,300 homeless people inside locked "accountability centers." This is profoundly alarming.
Vital reporting from @ellenbarry.bsky.social and Jason DeParle:
Vital reporting from @ellenbarry.bsky.social and Jason DeParle:
In Utah, Trump’s Vision for Homelessness Begins to Take Shape
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Under Trump, the draconian future of homelessness policy is coming into focus: mass internment. Utah is building a 16-acre site to detain up to 1,300 homeless people inside locked "accountability centers." This is profoundly alarming.
Vital reporting from @ellenbarry.bsky.social and Jason DeParle:
Vital reporting from @ellenbarry.bsky.social and Jason DeParle:
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Chris Slane’s Cartoon of the Week
Chris Slane shares his perspective of the week in politics.
www.nzherald.co.nz
October 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Just arrived at my doctors for an early morning appointment. 2 crossfit gyms here. Just noticed they both now have taken over parking right outside. Taking all the parking so your gym members don't have to walk further but denying closer parking for sick people 😡
October 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Just arrived at my doctors for an early morning appointment. 2 crossfit gyms here. Just noticed they both now have taken over parking right outside. Taking all the parking so your gym members don't have to walk further but denying closer parking for sick people 😡
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Cartoonists are very,very observant:
March 23, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Cartoonists are very,very observant:
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the Muppets have been real quiet since the Louvre heist
October 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
the Muppets have been real quiet since the Louvre heist
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100% brilliant
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-yj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-yj...
Honest Government Ad | Visit New Zealand!
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
100% brilliant
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-yj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-yj...
Wonderful news as the French court has upped the sentence by a year of the man who raped Gisele Pelicot. He tried to say he didn't realise that she didn't consent but the video evidence told a different story
October 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Wonderful news as the French court has upped the sentence by a year of the man who raped Gisele Pelicot. He tried to say he didn't realise that she didn't consent but the video evidence told a different story
I'm an atheist and I'll be praying for Dolly 😔
listen. when dolly parton’s sister says it’s time for us all to be prayer warriors for dolly. you fucking pray for dolly
October 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I'm an atheist and I'll be praying for Dolly 😔
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The Govt wants to cut Health NZ staff working on alcohol harm & end its research & social marketing campaigns. Sixty five organisations have signed an open letter to the PM, calling for alcohol industry to be excluded from policy making.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #alcohol #Health #PublicHealth
My #cartoon today #NZpol #alcohol #Health #PublicHealth
October 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The Govt wants to cut Health NZ staff working on alcohol harm & end its research & social marketing campaigns. Sixty five organisations have signed an open letter to the PM, calling for alcohol industry to be excluded from policy making.
My #cartoon today #NZpol #alcohol #Health #PublicHealth
My #cartoon today #NZpol #alcohol #Health #PublicHealth
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I just said "what the fuck?!" out loud in an open plan office when I saw this. I'm declining to explain to those nearby because, honestly, how?
This is what Blair’s team created together with BCG
September 29, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I just said "what the fuck?!" out loud in an open plan office when I saw this. I'm declining to explain to those nearby because, honestly, how?
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Local Bird Elections are on. Do your avian duty and vote for the Kākā. Just joking. Vote for whoever you like. But the Kākā really is best. Voting closes today.
My Stuff #cartoon today #BirdOfTheYear
My Stuff #cartoon today #BirdOfTheYear
September 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Local Bird Elections are on. Do your avian duty and vote for the Kākā. Just joking. Vote for whoever you like. But the Kākā really is best. Voting closes today.
My Stuff #cartoon today #BirdOfTheYear
My Stuff #cartoon today #BirdOfTheYear
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In today’s HeraldOnSunday
September 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In today’s HeraldOnSunday
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New Zealand is punching above its weight in cowardice
New Zealand is punching above its weight in cowardice
Winston Peters promised that New Zealand’s recognition of Palestine was a matter of 'when, not if', which has a real deadbeat-dad-promises-he’ll-have-his-shit-together-next-week air about it....
thespinoff.co.nz
September 27, 2025 at 3:30 AM
New Zealand is punching above its weight in cowardice
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U.N logs reveal that the instruction to shut down the escalators came from an unregistered R2 unit accompanied by a bespoke protocol droid.
September 24, 2025 at 6:42 AM
U.N logs reveal that the instruction to shut down the escalators came from an unregistered R2 unit accompanied by a bespoke protocol droid.