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Kim Tairi (ia/ahau/koe/she) Nā te mea he Māori ahau
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Kim Tairi (ia/ahau/koe/she) Nā te mea he Māori ahau @kimtairi.bsky.social · 1d
#secretsantaAoNZ Hints: I love handmade and upcycled. I am a crafter and maker: sewing, embroidery and crochet - mostly stitching. Love locally made especially indigenous 🖤🤍♥️ Proud intersectional indigenous wahine learning te reo Māori.
A Māori wāhine with glasses and a warm smile stands in a vibrant, plant-filled home space. She wears a denim jacket over a long tartan dress in dark green tones, with bright red sneakers. Behind her, pink floating shelves display ceramic mugs and decorative items. The walls feature colourful artwork including a bold geometric painting with faces in pink, yellow and blue. Lush indoor plants frame both sides of the image, and a mid-century style wooden cabinet sits among framed photographs and art pieces, creating a creative atmosphere.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Pretty sure I’d punch a shark if it came for me too!
a boy is riding on the back of a pink shark .
Alt: a boy is riding on the back of a pink shark .
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November 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Arty in high vis helping his Mum! #mokopuna
A backyard with newly built timber raised garden beds filled with dark soil. An adult in a white shirt works in one bed while a young child in an orange high-visibility vest sits in another. A large potted plant grows on the right, and a mature tree provides shade beyond the wooden fence.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 11, 2025 at 3:23 AM
kimtairi.bsky.social
#secretsantaAoNZ Hints: I love handmade and upcycled. I am a crafter and maker: sewing, embroidery and crochet - mostly stitching. Love locally made especially indigenous 🖤🤍♥️ Proud intersectional indigenous wahine learning te reo Māori.
A Māori wāhine with glasses and a warm smile stands in a vibrant, plant-filled home space. She wears a denim jacket over a long tartan dress in dark green tones, with bright red sneakers. Behind her, pink floating shelves display ceramic mugs and decorative items. The walls feature colourful artwork including a bold geometric painting with faces in pink, yellow and blue. Lush indoor plants frame both sides of the image, and a mid-century style wooden cabinet sits among framed photographs and art pieces, creating a creative atmosphere.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Reposted by Kim Tairi (ia/ahau/koe/she) Nā te mea he Māori ahau
secretsanta.nz
It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas,
With sign up going live!🎶🎵

So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
The Bluesky Mastodon Secret Santa Aotearoa New Zealand rules are: The FIRST RULE of Secret Santa is: Be kind, please. The SECOND RULE of Secret Santa is: Be excellent to each other. The THIRD RULE of Secret Santa is to closely follow these instructions: You must enter an up to date postal address (or PO Box) on the Secret Santa App. Your gift must be sent by Tracked Post / Courier by 5th Dec AND your tracking number loaded into the Secret Santa App. If your address changes after 19th Nov you MUST DM @secretsanta.nz If your situation changes and you can no longer play after the matches are assigned you MUST DM @secretsanta.nz If your gift is being sent to work, you must take it home as soon as you receive it in case covid/life gets in the way The FOURTH RULE of Secret Santa is you must post some hints for your Santa using the hashtag #SecretSantaAoNZ. Post likes/dislikes, hobbies, interests, current hyperfixations, allergies, sock size etc - important stuff. The more the better! Stuck on what to post? Check out what others are sharing on the hashtag. The FIFTH RULE of Secret Santa is: Put aroha into your gift and ONLY SPEND WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD. It's the thought that counts is very much the foundation and spirit of Secret Santa. The SIXTH RULE of Secret Santa is: Opening Day is 17th Dec when you will open your gift and post videos or photos and much excitement! If you cannot do this date, please post in advance and again on the day when you will be opening. We understand that life might happen. The SEVENTH RULE of Secret Santa is that if you are disappointed in your gift, please do not post it onto your account. Let @secretsanta.nz know why in a DM and we can go from there.
November 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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About time - Medafe begins testing Estradot oestrogen patches www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa... #Kikorangi #NZpol
Medafe begins testing Estradot oestrogen patches
A number of women have reported problems with the oestrogen patches not adhering or working properly.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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I have time limited social media. I am coping ♥️
November 9, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Today I did wear sunscreen and a hat whilst on the balcony reading! Weekend went very quickly! Pō mārie e te whip #kikorangi #KiaMāori
A Māori wāhine with long dark hair and a radiant smile looks directly at the camera. She wears distinctive bright red octagonal-framed glasses and a wide-brimmed bucket hat in bold black, pink, and golden yellow plaid. Her dress features a watercolour floral pattern in soft greens, purples, and yellows with botanical motifs. Tattoos are visible on her shoulder. She sits in front of a neutral slider doors, natural light illuminating her.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 9, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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I am getting my nails done for #WIPCE wipce2025.com/teaoputahife... I am chairing some sessions on Monday and Wednesday. Come say Kia ora if you are attending 🖤🤍♥️ #KiaMāori Countdown is ON! #Indigenous #highered
Te Ao Pūtahi Festival - WIPCE 2025
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November 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Raumati is time for lots of sandwiches and salads so pickling onions in small batches.
A clear glass preserving jar sits on a light benchtop, containing thinly sliced red onions submerged in a pinkish-red pickling liquid. The jar shows condensation on its exterior, and the liquid inside has separated into layers, with the vibrant magenta-tinted brine where the onion slices float and a clearer amber liquid settled at the bottom. The metal screw-top lid is visible at the jar’s opening.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Reposted by Kim Tairi (ia/ahau/koe/she) Nā te mea he Māori ahau
andrewr4.womcats.com
Fine dining under the stars
Michelin $6m
Crying, dying under darkened skies
Lifeline $0

#nzpol
November 8, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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#SecretSantaAoNZ
10th November: Sign-ups start 19th November: Sign-ups close 20th November: Matches announced 5th December: Last day to send 17th December: Opening Day Red background with pohutukawa like holly across the top of the square. Text in white Across the bottom are 6 cartoon versions of the Secret Santa team
November 3, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Reposted by Kim Tairi (ia/ahau/koe/she) Nā te mea he Māori ahau
secretsanta.nz
The story you are about to see has been told before. A lot. And now we are going to tell it again. But different.
This time, we're bringing Mastodon in for the fun.

Sign-ups open on November 10th.
Check out secretsanta.nz for more information
Red background with pohutukawa like holly across the top of the square. Text in white reads #SecretSantaAoNZ Coming to AoNZ Bluesky & Mastodon Sign ups open November 10th at secretsanta.nz Find all the info on how to play at secretsanta.nz Across the bottom are 6 cartoon versions of the Secret Santa team
November 3, 2025 at 3:18 AM
kimtairi.bsky.social
Checked expiry date on sunscreen in the whare! Most expired! Went to whare hokomaha and got more for the summer.

My moko and mātāmua coming in Hānuere for wiki tuarua!

If you want to know more about sunscreens in #AoNZ www.consumer.org.nz/products/sun... #Kikorangi #hauora
Sunscreens
Using sunscreen is one part of your defence against harmful UV rays. Find one to protect your family with our buying guide and sunscreen database.
www.consumer.org.nz
November 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Reposted by Kim Tairi (ia/ahau/koe/she) Nā te mea he Māori ahau
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Share this to scare Brian Tamaki
A building with faded yellow walls and pink trim displays three flags on a balcony — the Māori flag on the left, the transgender pride flag in the middle, and the Palestinian flag on the right. Below the balcony is a sign for “Middle Eastern Market” written in English and Arabic, with an image of a coffee pot and spices. The shopfront has glass doors and signage that also reads “Welcome Middle Eastern Market” in both languages.
November 8, 2025 at 6:52 AM
kimtairi.bsky.social
I did go see art at nzsculptureonshore.co.nz lovely morning! Here is a selection that took my fancy.

Note to self - SUNSCREEN!
Illuminated sculptural column with white triangular geometric patterns on dark brown metal, standing in an industrial concrete space. Decorative panels with Māori geometric patterns frame the left side. Visitors view the installation in the background. Mixed media sculpture featuring a huia bird with distinctive curved beak perched atop a cylindrical base decorated with carved feather or leaf motifs in earthy tones, photographed against trees and blue sky. A whare sculpture with wooden frame and four blue glass or ceramic panels featuring relief designs of faces or figures, set on grass with harbour waters and visitors visible in the background.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Large turquoise sculpture of a standing astronaut figure on a white plinth labelled milarky, positioned on grass with white dome structures visible in the background under a blue sky.
November 8, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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Going to look at sculpture on the north shore #recovery #hysterectomy #KiaMāori
A Māori wāhine with glasses and a warm smile stands in a vibrant, plant-filled home space. She wears a denim jacket over a long tartan dress in dark green tones, with bright red sneakers. Behind her, pink floating shelves display ceramic mugs and decorative items. The walls feature colourful artwork including a bold geometric painting with faces in pink, yellow and blue. Lush indoor plants frame both sides of the image, and a mid-century style wooden cabinet sits among framed photographs and art pieces, creating a creative atmosphere.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Kawa (must dos) for me is making time after morning karakia and a kaputī to be tau and reflect. Today I read a bit and wrote in my pīwari journal - Everyday Māori is rā ia rā nā Hēmi Kelly.

If you give gifts for Kirihimete I recommend both 🖤🤍♥️ #ReoMāori #KiaMāori
Two books on a coral-orange table: a purple hardcover titled Everyday Māori Ia rā ia rā by Hēmi Kelly and a black hardcover titled Mana by Tame Iti with red lettering and a photograph of Tame Iti on the cover. A pink mug containing green tea sits on a decorative coaster beside an elegant pen with textured silver detailing and a dark blue barrel. A potted plant and red basket are visible in the background.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Reposted by Kim Tairi (ia/ahau/koe/she) Nā te mea he Māori ahau
susiedent.com
Word of the Day is ‘catchfart’ (17th century): an obsequious individual who sucks up to the boss and always follows the political wind.
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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😭
Moe mai rā e te manukura, e tā mātou kaiarataki
ka aroha ana ki tōna whānau pani
www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/11/07/l...
Lee Tamahori, trailblazing Māori filmmaker, dies aged 75
Renowned filmmaker Lee Tamahori, whose work helped define Māori storytelling on screen and propelled New Zealand cinema onto the world stage, has died.
www.teaonews.co.nz
November 7, 2025 at 7:22 AM
kimtairi.bsky.social
Enjoying the weather right now and drinking tea on the balcony. I hope your day and has sparkly bits. Mine was reading about Wai 262 www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz/en/news/ko-a... and Māori IP 🙌🏾
Tea cup and pot on a metal table outside
November 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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B.I.L Simone's husband & Piper's dad is having his 50th party in Dec

Dad & I both want to go desperately

Dogs need a kennel, we need a AirBnB this is def the last time for dad

If you can help dad & I it would mean so much
Acc Name: Please help Foxy
Acc Detail: G Gregory
Acc No: 38 9010 0779610 04
Foxy Lusty-Grover
Hello, this is me Foxy from Twitter. If you've seen the things I do and would like to buy me a coffee that sure would be kind. 
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November 7, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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I love eggs #whare
Felt egg people and egg coaster
November 7, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Fecking fireworks I hates them
November 6, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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Karaehe was cancelled tonight it’s a tohu
November 6, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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Survived 1st day at mahi. Started at 7:45am and got through to 3:15 pm so nearly a full day! But no energy to go to kura pō. Tired very tired.
November 6, 2025 at 4:26 AM