Peter Kelly (@PeterKelly@mastodon.nz)
@kiwipeterkelly.bsky.social
Barrister (but posts are not in that capacity). Parent. He/Him. All views personal. General commercial litigation,trusts and equity, privacy, and (increasingly) public law. Covid continuing despite denial creates interesting legal consequences.
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Why does independent journalism — and legal support, here from @publicjustice.bsky.social — matter?
An answer:
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Note: Judge Tenheim initially ordered these memos to be filed under seal, meaning the public wouldn't have access to them.
Law Dork moved to intervene on Tuesday, asking, among other steps, for the sealing to be lifted.
The judge lifted the sealing order on Thursday.
So, the memos are now public.
Law Dork moved to intervene on Tuesday, asking, among other steps, for the sealing to be lifted.
The judge lifted the sealing order on Thursday.
So, the memos are now public.
February 13, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Why does independent journalism — and legal support, here from @publicjustice.bsky.social — matter?
An answer:
An answer:
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And season 3 of #CalledToTheBar is live! We open with a powerful conversation on feminist careers in international law. Tamsin Paige is joined by Dianne Otto, Christine Chinkin, and Judge Hilary Charlesworth to talk mentorship, activism, academia, and feminist practice
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64. Feminist Careers in International Law
In the Season 3 opener of Called to the Bar, Tamsin Phillipa Paige (Deakin Law School) is joined by an extraordinary panel to reflect on what a feminist career in international law can look like in pr
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February 13, 2026 at 6:04 AM
And season 3 of #CalledToTheBar is live! We open with a powerful conversation on feminist careers in international law. Tamsin Paige is joined by Dianne Otto, Christine Chinkin, and Judge Hilary Charlesworth to talk mentorship, activism, academia, and feminist practice
soundcloud.com/calledtotheb...
soundcloud.com/calledtotheb...
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Interrupting my regularly scheduled programming to announce the happy news that the Baltic Sea froze over, generating vast surfaces suitable for long-distance skating. My old friend Jens Liljestrand and I took some time off to explore the edge of the archipelago today, and it was glorious ❄️❄️❄️
February 11, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Interrupting my regularly scheduled programming to announce the happy news that the Baltic Sea froze over, generating vast surfaces suitable for long-distance skating. My old friend Jens Liljestrand and I took some time off to explore the edge of the archipelago today, and it was glorious ❄️❄️❄️
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My son (34) is looking for a new roommate for his house in Aro Valley, Wgtn. House is tiny but great location and beautifully renovated, bedroom a decent sized double. Very reasonable rent. Son autistic, so very neurodivergent friendly! DM me if you or anyone you know interested. Avail Mar 9
February 11, 2026 at 5:35 AM
My son (34) is looking for a new roommate for his house in Aro Valley, Wgtn. House is tiny but great location and beautifully renovated, bedroom a decent sized double. Very reasonable rent. Son autistic, so very neurodivergent friendly! DM me if you or anyone you know interested. Avail Mar 9
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When a sitting representative refers to the Super Bowl halftime show as “pornography,” people should use that to reflect on how they and other representatives are simultaneously working to ban, censor, and restrict “pornography” and what that actually means
February 10, 2026 at 6:52 PM
When a sitting representative refers to the Super Bowl halftime show as “pornography,” people should use that to reflect on how they and other representatives are simultaneously working to ban, censor, and restrict “pornography” and what that actually means
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Men are too emotional for Biathlon.
February 10, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Men are too emotional for Biathlon.
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Scott Fraser (American Artist, born 1957)
"Le Sip", 2020.
Oil on Board, 12 × 8 in | 30.5 × 20.3 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
"Le Sip", 2020.
Oil on Board, 12 × 8 in | 30.5 × 20.3 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
February 10, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Scott Fraser (American Artist, born 1957)
"Le Sip", 2020.
Oil on Board, 12 × 8 in | 30.5 × 20.3 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
"Le Sip", 2020.
Oil on Board, 12 × 8 in | 30.5 × 20.3 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
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Exactly this.
Not providing lowest-cost energy to businesses is a great way to become uncompetitive fast
Not providing lowest-cost energy to businesses is a great way to become uncompetitive fast
Australia: let’s roll out so much rooftop solar you can have free power during the day
NZ: businesses are closing down because they can’t afford power so we’re building a one billion dollar fossil fuel terminal so we can keep not having free power
NZ: businesses are closing down because they can’t afford power so we’re building a one billion dollar fossil fuel terminal so we can keep not having free power
New liquified natural gas terminal: 'Vital' or 'bonkers'?
February 10, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Exactly this.
Not providing lowest-cost energy to businesses is a great way to become uncompetitive fast
Not providing lowest-cost energy to businesses is a great way to become uncompetitive fast
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February 9, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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Javier Abreu-Vasquez had a kidney transplant in 2023.
He was grabbed by ICE while delivering groceries to help his neighbours.
They’re refusing to give him his anti rejection meds.
Without them, he will lose the organ.
This is how people die.
He was grabbed by ICE while delivering groceries to help his neighbours.
They’re refusing to give him his anti rejection meds.
Without them, he will lose the organ.
This is how people die.
ICE Arrests Transplant Patient and Cuts Off Life-Saving Meds
The 38-year-old hasn’t had his kidney transplant medication since he was detained on Thursday.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Javier Abreu-Vasquez had a kidney transplant in 2023.
He was grabbed by ICE while delivering groceries to help his neighbours.
They’re refusing to give him his anti rejection meds.
Without them, he will lose the organ.
This is how people die.
He was grabbed by ICE while delivering groceries to help his neighbours.
They’re refusing to give him his anti rejection meds.
Without them, he will lose the organ.
This is how people die.
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Vale Jon Kudelka - a brilliant artist who knew the power of comedy in holding truth to power, and effecting change.
His work showed a genuine and profound love for people and nature - often funny, often heartbreaking, but always incisive.
Australia has lost a great today.
His work showed a genuine and profound love for people and nature - often funny, often heartbreaking, but always incisive.
Australia has lost a great today.
February 9, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Vale Jon Kudelka - a brilliant artist who knew the power of comedy in holding truth to power, and effecting change.
His work showed a genuine and profound love for people and nature - often funny, often heartbreaking, but always incisive.
Australia has lost a great today.
His work showed a genuine and profound love for people and nature - often funny, often heartbreaking, but always incisive.
Australia has lost a great today.
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I rather wish they’d call him who he is - the Australian terrorist, to remind everyone that Aussie isn’t the benign place they think it is
February 9, 2026 at 3:04 AM
I rather wish they’d call him who he is - the Australian terrorist, to remind everyone that Aussie isn’t the benign place they think it is
You can't fault the neighbours.
February 9, 2026 at 4:16 AM
You can't fault the neighbours.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has was sentenced to 20 years in jail on Monday following his conviction on foreign collusion and sedition charges. Full story: buff.ly/6MkP1zn
February 9, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has was sentenced to 20 years in jail on Monday following his conviction on foreign collusion and sedition charges. Full story: buff.ly/6MkP1zn
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Enormously excited to announce that we will soon launch Season 3 of #CalledToTheBar with a blockbuster first episode on feminist careers in international law featuring Judge Hilary Charlesworth and Professors Christine Chinkin and Di Otto, chaired by @pagingdrpaige.bsky.social.
February 5, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Enormously excited to announce that we will soon launch Season 3 of #CalledToTheBar with a blockbuster first episode on feminist careers in international law featuring Judge Hilary Charlesworth and Professors Christine Chinkin and Di Otto, chaired by @pagingdrpaige.bsky.social.
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Hey #kikorangi peeps! Does anyone know the pattern name of this privacy glass or where I could get more?
Installed (new, I'm guessing) in my 1960s-built house.
TYIA 🫶
Installed (new, I'm guessing) in my 1960s-built house.
TYIA 🫶
February 4, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Hey #kikorangi peeps! Does anyone know the pattern name of this privacy glass or where I could get more?
Installed (new, I'm guessing) in my 1960s-built house.
TYIA 🫶
Installed (new, I'm guessing) in my 1960s-built house.
TYIA 🫶
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Anyway my new startup is IndirectNuclearFusion and we just install solar panels and batteries, it was easier to get NZ government funding that way. Our reactor? It’s 150M km away, for safety reasons
February 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Anyway my new startup is IndirectNuclearFusion and we just install solar panels and batteries, it was easier to get NZ government funding that way. Our reactor? It’s 150M km away, for safety reasons
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Zurab Martiashvili (Georgian Artist, born 1982)
"Chassidim", 2016.
Oil on Canvas, 90 × 50 cm.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
"Chassidim", 2016.
Oil on Canvas, 90 × 50 cm.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
February 3, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Zurab Martiashvili (Georgian Artist, born 1982)
"Chassidim", 2016.
Oil on Canvas, 90 × 50 cm.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
"Chassidim", 2016.
Oil on Canvas, 90 × 50 cm.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
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A loud minority wanted to exclude trans people from the ponds. They've failed. Most women just want to swim in peace with their sisters.
February 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
A loud minority wanted to exclude trans people from the ponds. They've failed. Most women just want to swim in peace with their sisters.
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My wife and I were on a beach in the Wellington area and found this at a car park, in the grass.
It is approximately the size of a person's hand,made of bone, and intricately carved.
I've masked the lower half,as only the legitimate owner will be able to fully describe it.
Please share this...(1)
It is approximately the size of a person's hand,made of bone, and intricately carved.
I've masked the lower half,as only the legitimate owner will be able to fully describe it.
Please share this...(1)
February 2, 2026 at 4:39 AM
My wife and I were on a beach in the Wellington area and found this at a car park, in the grass.
It is approximately the size of a person's hand,made of bone, and intricately carved.
I've masked the lower half,as only the legitimate owner will be able to fully describe it.
Please share this...(1)
It is approximately the size of a person's hand,made of bone, and intricately carved.
I've masked the lower half,as only the legitimate owner will be able to fully describe it.
Please share this...(1)
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Kimchee reuben for lunch today.
January 30, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Kimchee reuben for lunch today.
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My Pōneke peeps – can anyone recommend a moving company, preferably just a mover with a van, to move some stuff from an apartment to storage? Probably can do it all in one shift but I need them for this week. Any suggestions/recommendations much appreciated🙏
February 2, 2026 at 1:51 AM
My Pōneke peeps – can anyone recommend a moving company, preferably just a mover with a van, to move some stuff from an apartment to storage? Probably can do it all in one shift but I need them for this week. Any suggestions/recommendations much appreciated🙏
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One of the most insane things about trying to shift the conversation in tech is, I have all the time in the world for people who are frustrated and angry about the harm that Big AI is having on users and the world. It sucks and it’s exhausting and i don’t blame anyone for being fed up…
February 1, 2026 at 6:13 PM
One of the most insane things about trying to shift the conversation in tech is, I have all the time in the world for people who are frustrated and angry about the harm that Big AI is having on users and the world. It sucks and it’s exhausting and i don’t blame anyone for being fed up…