Kaimātai
@kaimatai.bsky.social
Conservationist, lover of nature and photography. Enjoys craft beer. Cyclist 🚴♂️. Vegan. Atheist. Likes secular liberal democracy. Ngāti Kahungunu.
www.nznaturephotos.co.nz
www.nznaturephotos.co.nz
Made some Fuding White Tea. It's very nice 😋
It appears my years of visiting China has turned me into an aficionado of Chinese teas.
I've got a well-stocked tea chest of various teas. Oh, and a wheel of black Pu'er tea.
It appears my years of visiting China has turned me into an aficionado of Chinese teas.
I've got a well-stocked tea chest of various teas. Oh, and a wheel of black Pu'er tea.
February 14, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Made some Fuding White Tea. It's very nice 😋
It appears my years of visiting China has turned me into an aficionado of Chinese teas.
I've got a well-stocked tea chest of various teas. Oh, and a wheel of black Pu'er tea.
It appears my years of visiting China has turned me into an aficionado of Chinese teas.
I've got a well-stocked tea chest of various teas. Oh, and a wheel of black Pu'er tea.
It’s a “conservation” weekend in my little ngahere today. Which means, once again battling with the invasive weeds. The warm weather and rain has definitely benefited them.
I’m winning ground against them however. The Asian ginger seems to have completely succumbed to targeted herbicide + removal.
I’m winning ground against them however. The Asian ginger seems to have completely succumbed to targeted herbicide + removal.
February 14, 2026 at 12:25 AM
It’s a “conservation” weekend in my little ngahere today. Which means, once again battling with the invasive weeds. The warm weather and rain has definitely benefited them.
I’m winning ground against them however. The Asian ginger seems to have completely succumbed to targeted herbicide + removal.
I’m winning ground against them however. The Asian ginger seems to have completely succumbed to targeted herbicide + removal.
Looks like its the time of the year for a bunch of large native moth species to mature...
February 9, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Looks like its the time of the year for a bunch of large native moth species to mature...
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Some governments raise taxes to fund public health and education. Not Luxon. He is literally raising taxes to subsidise fossil fuels. He is putting a levy on our electricity bills to pay for his LNG import terminal.
February 9, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Some governments raise taxes to fund public health and education. Not Luxon. He is literally raising taxes to subsidise fossil fuels. He is putting a levy on our electricity bills to pay for his LNG import terminal.
Listening to Gimme Shelter by the Rolling Stones, is feeling a lot more topical with current events.
It was released in 1969.
It's still a fantastic song btw, and Merryl Clayton's vocals really elevates it.
It was released in 1969.
It's still a fantastic song btw, and Merryl Clayton's vocals really elevates it.
February 8, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Listening to Gimme Shelter by the Rolling Stones, is feeling a lot more topical with current events.
It was released in 1969.
It's still a fantastic song btw, and Merryl Clayton's vocals really elevates it.
It was released in 1969.
It's still a fantastic song btw, and Merryl Clayton's vocals really elevates it.
Enjoying my Beyerdynamic T1 headphones. Those and the 24bit FLAC music I'm migrating to, makes my music sound so good.
February 8, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Enjoying my Beyerdynamic T1 headphones. Those and the 24bit FLAC music I'm migrating to, makes my music sound so good.
It's my birthday today, and I've already been emailed my first birthday present. A gift of native trees planted in my name, by the Native Forest Restoration Trust.
It's perfect
It's perfect
February 6, 2026 at 7:18 PM
It's my birthday today, and I've already been emailed my first birthday present. A gift of native trees planted in my name, by the Native Forest Restoration Trust.
It's perfect
It's perfect
I like interviewing potential PhD students in China, and seeing the look of surprise when I speak to them in Mandarin
February 6, 2026 at 7:44 AM
I like interviewing potential PhD students in China, and seeing the look of surprise when I speak to them in Mandarin
If this actually worked.
If 100% of this extra money was used to repay federal debt!
If the US Govt adopted a fiscally neutral stance and didn't run deficits.
The Federal Debt of $38+ trillion would not be eliminated by tossing $3 trillion at it.
If 100% of this extra money was used to repay federal debt!
If the US Govt adopted a fiscally neutral stance and didn't run deficits.
The Federal Debt of $38+ trillion would not be eliminated by tossing $3 trillion at it.
They want us working earlier and til we die to pay for their tax cuts for the rich. Supervillains.
February 4, 2026 at 6:03 PM
If this actually worked.
If 100% of this extra money was used to repay federal debt!
If the US Govt adopted a fiscally neutral stance and didn't run deficits.
The Federal Debt of $38+ trillion would not be eliminated by tossing $3 trillion at it.
If 100% of this extra money was used to repay federal debt!
If the US Govt adopted a fiscally neutral stance and didn't run deficits.
The Federal Debt of $38+ trillion would not be eliminated by tossing $3 trillion at it.
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WSJ: “.. Welcome to a world where America First is coming to mean America Alone, whose friends are searching for alternatives to what increasingly feels like an abusive relationship and whose enemies are gloating.”
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/world/how-am...
@wsj.com
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February 3, 2026 at 10:49 AM
WSJ: “.. Welcome to a world where America First is coming to mean America Alone, whose friends are searching for alternatives to what increasingly feels like an abusive relationship and whose enemies are gloating.”
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/world/how-am...
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/world/how-am...
The trip home begins
February 3, 2026 at 3:40 AM
The trip home begins
Hot day in the Bay today.
And it's back to work.
I've a presentation to give on Te Tiriti
And it's back to work.
I've a presentation to give on Te Tiriti
February 1, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Hot day in the Bay today.
And it's back to work.
I've a presentation to give on Te Tiriti
And it's back to work.
I've a presentation to give on Te Tiriti
So, lesson learned.
First trip to visit my parents grave. It was a mistake not to bring tissues
First trip to visit my parents grave. It was a mistake not to bring tissues
January 31, 2026 at 4:45 AM
So, lesson learned.
First trip to visit my parents grave. It was a mistake not to bring tissues
First trip to visit my parents grave. It was a mistake not to bring tissues
Back at the airport. Next stop Napier
January 30, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Back at the airport. Next stop Napier
Name your fave film or tv Mum (mom)
Lena Heady as Cersei Lannister
Lena Heady as Cersei Lannister
January 30, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Name your fave film or tv Mum (mom)
Lena Heady as Cersei Lannister
Lena Heady as Cersei Lannister
Should I upgrade to Apple Keynote 15? Have they done anything to make the LaTeX question editor less useful?
What's the point of the upgrade?
#Apple
What's the point of the upgrade?
#Apple
January 29, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Should I upgrade to Apple Keynote 15? Have they done anything to make the LaTeX question editor less useful?
What's the point of the upgrade?
#Apple
What's the point of the upgrade?
#Apple
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NZ has fallen into a 'crisis and response' pattern on climate disaster, experts say. Billions have been spent on storm recovery since 2023, while key climate adaptation funding and planning tools have been cut.
My story looking at last week’s storms
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
My story looking at last week’s storms
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
January 29, 2026 at 6:10 PM
NZ has fallen into a 'crisis and response' pattern on climate disaster, experts say. Billions have been spent on storm recovery since 2023, while key climate adaptation funding and planning tools have been cut.
My story looking at last week’s storms
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
My story looking at last week’s storms
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Out of curiousity I looked up seat availability for Melania at my local theatres.
Only 1 has it listed.
It’s the dead 2pm session (clearly popular times are being reserved for other movies)
And every seat is still available- so no ticket sales booked for first few days
Only 1 has it listed.
It’s the dead 2pm session (clearly popular times are being reserved for other movies)
And every seat is still available- so no ticket sales booked for first few days
January 29, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Out of curiousity I looked up seat availability for Melania at my local theatres.
Only 1 has it listed.
It’s the dead 2pm session (clearly popular times are being reserved for other movies)
And every seat is still available- so no ticket sales booked for first few days
Only 1 has it listed.
It’s the dead 2pm session (clearly popular times are being reserved for other movies)
And every seat is still available- so no ticket sales booked for first few days
Reposted by Kaimātai
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I CANAE BREATHE!!!
January 27, 2026 at 12:45 AM
I CANAE BREATHE!!!
Offered to help an elderly woman with cane, load her car with groceries today. She immediately refused, then looked at me and said she still appreciated the offer...and asked if I would like to go home with her.
January 27, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Offered to help an elderly woman with cane, load her car with groceries today. She immediately refused, then looked at me and said she still appreciated the offer...and asked if I would like to go home with her.
I've circled back to my Miami Vice fashion era. Ordering more fashion t-shirts to go with my linen suits and attire.
January 25, 2026 at 9:06 AM
I've circled back to my Miami Vice fashion era. Ordering more fashion t-shirts to go with my linen suits and attire.
What if the 2A wasn't intended to be used *just* for school shootings? 🤔
January 25, 2026 at 5:03 AM
What if the 2A wasn't intended to be used *just* for school shootings? 🤔
Well, the wild weather has (finally) cut power to the whole village.
We’re running on solar panels and battery backup only for the time being
We’re running on solar panels and battery backup only for the time being
January 24, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Well, the wild weather has (finally) cut power to the whole village.
We’re running on solar panels and battery backup only for the time being
We’re running on solar panels and battery backup only for the time being
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If you would like to help us, I have started a GoFundMe to pay for his service. All donations will go towards the service. This was sudden and unexpected. Any amount helps.
Please share even if you cannot donate. Thank you ❤️
gofund.me/3a1f95065
Please share even if you cannot donate. Thank you ❤️
gofund.me/3a1f95065
Donate to Honoring Mark: A Celebration of Life & Art, organized by Melody W
My partner of nearly 27 years, Mark, passed away yesterday morning at just 50 year… Melody W needs your support for Honoring Mark: A Celebration of Life & Art
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January 21, 2026 at 5:53 PM
If you would like to help us, I have started a GoFundMe to pay for his service. All donations will go towards the service. This was sudden and unexpected. Any amount helps.
Please share even if you cannot donate. Thank you ❤️
gofund.me/3a1f95065
Please share even if you cannot donate. Thank you ❤️
gofund.me/3a1f95065