Alexis
@lexlexalexisss.bsky.social
Librarian, campaigner, parent, doing my best. Views my own, my hot takes are free.
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The Getty Museum has made 88,000 artworks available for free under CC0 licenses! This is a huge win for open culture—for art lovers, creators, educators, learners, researchers, and all future generations. Huge congratulations to the Getty for this big step!
getty.edu/art/collection 🖼️
getty.edu/art/collection 🖼️
The J. Paul Getty Museum Collection
Explore the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa.
getty.edu
November 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Getty Museum has made 88,000 artworks available for free under CC0 licenses! This is a huge win for open culture—for art lovers, creators, educators, learners, researchers, and all future generations. Huge congratulations to the Getty for this big step!
getty.edu/art/collection 🖼️
getty.edu/art/collection 🖼️
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Err BUT...
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
Government 'got to sort out' homeless in Auckland CBD, PM Christopher Luxon says
Government 'got to sort out' homeless in Auckland CBD, PM Christopher Luxon says
Central government and Auckland Council are considering how they can move homeless people out of the CBD ahead of summer.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Err BUT...
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
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Big Tech is so unregulated. If any other industry was creating products so faulty and so destructive, various agencies would be under pressure to rain down hell. But not with social media or AI. Laws around under 16s regulate US not THEM. They need to be regulated. It’s insane behavior.
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Big Tech is so unregulated. If any other industry was creating products so faulty and so destructive, various agencies would be under pressure to rain down hell. But not with social media or AI. Laws around under 16s regulate US not THEM. They need to be regulated. It’s insane behavior.
Highlights of my week #1: Early morning Te Auaunga wander 🥰
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Highlights of my week #1: Early morning Te Auaunga wander 🥰
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November 1, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Gonna be so hard for such an idiot-sandwich-buffet of intellectually bankrupt bad faith lazybrained statements to be understood as anything but asserting white supremacy over the curriculum.
October 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Gonna be so hard for such an idiot-sandwich-buffet of intellectually bankrupt bad faith lazybrained statements to be understood as anything but asserting white supremacy over the curriculum.
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This year I've been teaching on the UoA Waipapa Taumata Rau course. It's been infuriating to see it attacked and misrepresented by ACT and NZ Herald. Alison Jones' piece gives a clear account of what it is, what it isn't, and why it should remain a requirement e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...
A betrayal of academic freedom | E-Tangata
e-tangata.co.nz
October 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
This year I've been teaching on the UoA Waipapa Taumata Rau course. It's been infuriating to see it attacked and misrepresented by ACT and NZ Herald. Alison Jones' piece gives a clear account of what it is, what it isn't, and why it should remain a requirement e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...
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This is blatant political interference in rge New Zealand Curriculum that shouldn't be tolerated.
Education professionals should be deciding what is in the NZ Curriculum, not politicians from 8% parties pandering to the worst of NZ society to the detriment of our students.
Education professionals should be deciding what is in the NZ Curriculum, not politicians from 8% parties pandering to the worst of NZ society to the detriment of our students.
October 29, 2025 at 3:08 AM
This is blatant political interference in rge New Zealand Curriculum that shouldn't be tolerated.
Education professionals should be deciding what is in the NZ Curriculum, not politicians from 8% parties pandering to the worst of NZ society to the detriment of our students.
Education professionals should be deciding what is in the NZ Curriculum, not politicians from 8% parties pandering to the worst of NZ society to the detriment of our students.
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Looks like I'm going to be doing what generations of Māori parents have done - giving history lessons at home that completely contradict what's taught at school.
I had hoped I wouldn't have to do this but then this Government came along...
I had hoped I wouldn't have to do this but then this Government came along...
I'm reading the new Social Sciences curriculum content and I wasn't prepared for how sad I would feel. We spent thousands of hours working with the previous iteration and the NZ history content and all that enthusiasm and excitement was just killed for something so bad.
October 28, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Looks like I'm going to be doing what generations of Māori parents have done - giving history lessons at home that completely contradict what's taught at school.
I had hoped I wouldn't have to do this but then this Government came along...
I had hoped I wouldn't have to do this but then this Government came along...
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I'm reading the new Social Sciences curriculum content and I wasn't prepared for how sad I would feel. We spent thousands of hours working with the previous iteration and the NZ history content and all that enthusiasm and excitement was just killed for something so bad.
October 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I'm reading the new Social Sciences curriculum content and I wasn't prepared for how sad I would feel. We spent thousands of hours working with the previous iteration and the NZ history content and all that enthusiasm and excitement was just killed for something so bad.
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Please please folks check your vaxx status & that of your kids. Measles is not “just a childhood illness”; before vaccinations it killed and disabled millions of people every year. Remember, your vaccine doesn’t just protect you, but those too young or too immunocompromised to be vaccinated.
October 27, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Please please folks check your vaxx status & that of your kids. Measles is not “just a childhood illness”; before vaccinations it killed and disabled millions of people every year. Remember, your vaccine doesn’t just protect you, but those too young or too immunocompromised to be vaccinated.
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“Politically motivated strikes” gotta be the funniest phrase I’ve ever read.
WHAT LED TO PEOPLE NOT GETTING PAID ENOUGH AND WORKING CONDITIONS BEING SHIT EH?
Was it fairies? Gnomes perhaps. Everything is fucking politics. They think we are stupid.
WHAT LED TO PEOPLE NOT GETTING PAID ENOUGH AND WORKING CONDITIONS BEING SHIT EH?
Was it fairies? Gnomes perhaps. Everything is fucking politics. They think we are stupid.
October 19, 2025 at 7:32 AM
“Politically motivated strikes” gotta be the funniest phrase I’ve ever read.
WHAT LED TO PEOPLE NOT GETTING PAID ENOUGH AND WORKING CONDITIONS BEING SHIT EH?
Was it fairies? Gnomes perhaps. Everything is fucking politics. They think we are stupid.
WHAT LED TO PEOPLE NOT GETTING PAID ENOUGH AND WORKING CONDITIONS BEING SHIT EH?
Was it fairies? Gnomes perhaps. Everything is fucking politics. They think we are stupid.
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Genuinely curious at the idea of a non-politically motivated strike.
Wages, hours, and conditions are inherently and inextricably political.
What “non-political” motivation could there possibly ever be for a strike?
Wages, hours, and conditions are inherently and inextricably political.
What “non-political” motivation could there possibly ever be for a strike?
Judith Collins lashes out at unions ahead of 'politically motivated' strikes
Judith Collins lashes out at unions ahead of 'politically motivated' strikes
An open letter to the public by the Minister for the Public Service has unions fired up, particularly with its claim that the PPTA put Palestine ahead of students on an agenda list.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 19, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Genuinely curious at the idea of a non-politically motivated strike.
Wages, hours, and conditions are inherently and inextricably political.
What “non-political” motivation could there possibly ever be for a strike?
Wages, hours, and conditions are inherently and inextricably political.
What “non-political” motivation could there possibly ever be for a strike?
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These are not necessarily long-term, permanent jobs. They are predominantly seasonal workers, short-term contracts, not a long term well paid career.
This policy is just making it easier for employers in primary industries to exploit our young people.
This policy is just making it easier for employers in primary industries to exploit our young people.
Luxon told Morning Report
"If you go outside of Wellington, to Hawke's Bay or go to the South Island... The primary industries are crying out for young people to come and join those sectors and those jobs," Luxon said
What happens if you don't want to work in the primary sector Einstein?🤦🏻♂️
#nzpol
"If you go outside of Wellington, to Hawke's Bay or go to the South Island... The primary industries are crying out for young people to come and join those sectors and those jobs," Luxon said
What happens if you don't want to work in the primary sector Einstein?🤦🏻♂️
#nzpol
Jobseeker changes: 'Punished for economic crisis they didn't create'
"We love these young people," the prime minister says, but a youth advocate says they're being "punished for an economic crisis they didn't create".
www.rnz.co.nz
October 6, 2025 at 3:57 AM
These are not necessarily long-term, permanent jobs. They are predominantly seasonal workers, short-term contracts, not a long term well paid career.
This policy is just making it easier for employers in primary industries to exploit our young people.
This policy is just making it easier for employers in primary industries to exploit our young people.
Looking for a fun, free and beautiful way to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori? Hinekoia Tomlinson from Waiata Mai Vocal Coaching is hosting a workshop at Mt Albert Library this Saturday 20 Sept from 11.30am-12.30pm. Plz repost! 💞🎶
Register here: ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/...
Register here: ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/...
Learn to Waiata
Nail your te reo pronunciation in the waiata in a relaxed, enjoyable session.
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
September 16, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Looking for a fun, free and beautiful way to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori? Hinekoia Tomlinson from Waiata Mai Vocal Coaching is hosting a workshop at Mt Albert Library this Saturday 20 Sept from 11.30am-12.30pm. Plz repost! 💞🎶
Register here: ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/...
Register here: ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/...
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All I saw was cheesecake boat and ocean for at least 5 minutes
September 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
All I saw was cheesecake boat and ocean for at least 5 minutes
Proud to be part of the thousands and thousands marching for a free Palestine today with my fam, including our cutie Jay #PupsForPalestine
September 13, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Proud to be part of the thousands and thousands marching for a free Palestine today with my fam, including our cutie Jay #PupsForPalestine
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Public libraries have increased (free) access to digital content in unbelievable ways.
Streaming audiobooks, video, movies, tb, games... it's not just e-books any more.
And let's not get started on the tool and 3D printing and audio recording resources they share too!
Streaming audiobooks, video, movies, tb, games... it's not just e-books any more.
And let's not get started on the tool and 3D printing and audio recording resources they share too!
September 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Public libraries have increased (free) access to digital content in unbelievable ways.
Streaming audiobooks, video, movies, tb, games... it's not just e-books any more.
And let's not get started on the tool and 3D printing and audio recording resources they share too!
Streaming audiobooks, video, movies, tb, games... it's not just e-books any more.
And let's not get started on the tool and 3D printing and audio recording resources they share too!
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If you're sick of this government and this absolute race baiting bullshit and attacks on Māori across the board - vote in your local election and vote to keep Māori wards.
Your council is ONLY having a referendum because this government is forcing them to.
How embarrassing if they all get kept.
Your council is ONLY having a referendum because this government is forcing them to.
How embarrassing if they all get kept.
September 12, 2025 at 6:24 AM
If you're sick of this government and this absolute race baiting bullshit and attacks on Māori across the board - vote in your local election and vote to keep Māori wards.
Your council is ONLY having a referendum because this government is forcing them to.
How embarrassing if they all get kept.
Your council is ONLY having a referendum because this government is forcing them to.
How embarrassing if they all get kept.
Public libraries are the beating hearts of our communities, filled with endless stories of learning, connection and transformation. Couldn’t be prouder to be part of the collective effort launching this special pilot series of beautiful stories from 3 AKL community libraries. Please watch & share 💞
Ngā Tini Kōrero: Community Stories from our Libraries - YouTube
Ngā Tini Kōrero: Community Stories from our Libraries is a series of short documentary films that celebrate the role of community libraries in supporting loc...
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September 12, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Public libraries are the beating hearts of our communities, filled with endless stories of learning, connection and transformation. Couldn’t be prouder to be part of the collective effort launching this special pilot series of beautiful stories from 3 AKL community libraries. Please watch & share 💞
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Mōrena e te whānau #kikorangi. E mau ana ahau i te paki tartan i te tui inapō! Ka haerea te #NZFW e au i te ahiahi mo te whakaatu Kāhui Collective! #BeingMāori ##tāera
Inspired by Jeanine Clarkin x V. Westwood
Inspired by Jeanine Clarkin x V. Westwood
August 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Mōrena e te whānau #kikorangi. E mau ana ahau i te paki tartan i te tui inapō! Ka haerea te #NZFW e au i te ahiahi mo te whakaatu Kāhui Collective! #BeingMāori ##tāera
Inspired by Jeanine Clarkin x V. Westwood
Inspired by Jeanine Clarkin x V. Westwood
Please repost: Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau-based library and info professional folks! Sign up for this free and fun workshop happening on Wed 3 Sept. You’ll get to hang with like minded librarians, gain knowledge and skills, and there will be food!
Register here: events.humanitix.com/climate-fres...
Register here: events.humanitix.com/climate-fres...
August 20, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Please repost: Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau-based library and info professional folks! Sign up for this free and fun workshop happening on Wed 3 Sept. You’ll get to hang with like minded librarians, gain knowledge and skills, and there will be food!
Register here: events.humanitix.com/climate-fres...
Register here: events.humanitix.com/climate-fres...
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Rere Atu Taku Poi! is now a stage show!
Oratia's editorial director Carolyn Legahetau attended with author Tangaroa Paul.
The show is in #tereoMāori, adapted for the stage by Bea Joblin, produced by Taki Rua. #rereatutakupoi #oratiabooks #MāoriTheatre #lgbtqia+ @madhmstr.bsky.social #diversity #poi
Oratia's editorial director Carolyn Legahetau attended with author Tangaroa Paul.
The show is in #tereoMāori, adapted for the stage by Bea Joblin, produced by Taki Rua. #rereatutakupoi #oratiabooks #MāoriTheatre #lgbtqia+ @madhmstr.bsky.social #diversity #poi
August 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Rere Atu Taku Poi! is now a stage show!
Oratia's editorial director Carolyn Legahetau attended with author Tangaroa Paul.
The show is in #tereoMāori, adapted for the stage by Bea Joblin, produced by Taki Rua. #rereatutakupoi #oratiabooks #MāoriTheatre #lgbtqia+ @madhmstr.bsky.social #diversity #poi
Oratia's editorial director Carolyn Legahetau attended with author Tangaroa Paul.
The show is in #tereoMāori, adapted for the stage by Bea Joblin, produced by Taki Rua. #rereatutakupoi #oratiabooks #MāoriTheatre #lgbtqia+ @madhmstr.bsky.social #diversity #poi
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We are the first peoples of Aotearoa, who extended our manaakitanga to non-Māori. Agreeing to share our country. This Government has no intention of honouring Te Tiriti, instead choosing to entrench systemic racism. Shame. I am appalled and heartsore.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
English to appear above te reo Māori in New Zealand passport redesign
The move reflects the government's commitment to using English first, Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says.
www.rnz.co.nz
July 25, 2025 at 1:50 AM
We are the first peoples of Aotearoa, who extended our manaakitanga to non-Māori. Agreeing to share our country. This Government has no intention of honouring Te Tiriti, instead choosing to entrench systemic racism. Shame. I am appalled and heartsore.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Just witnessed from a bus Destiny church people assault a man carrying a Palestinian flag on Queen St, Tāmaki Makaurau. Their march was hate filled and anti immigrant. Free Palestine! End the killing and the hate
June 21, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Just witnessed from a bus Destiny church people assault a man carrying a Palestinian flag on Queen St, Tāmaki Makaurau. Their march was hate filled and anti immigrant. Free Palestine! End the killing and the hate