Jasmin Taylor
@meshedlight.bsky.social
Deaf. NZSL (second language). Cis/she/her. Pākehā. Advocate for accessibility & inclusion. Trans rights are human rights. Aotearoa
Toitū Te Tiriti. Land back. Free Palestine. Free Sudan. Free Congo. Free Kanaky...
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Jasmin Taylor
@meshedlight.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Tēnā koutou katoa,
Now that Bluesky has video, thought I'd do quick introduction in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) for fellow Deaf folk.
My name is Jasmin, I'm Deaf, live here in Aotearoa NZ.
I grew up mainstreamed, oral, NZSL is my second language.
(Video description in alt & reply)
Now that Bluesky has video, thought I'd do quick introduction in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) for fellow Deaf folk.
My name is Jasmin, I'm Deaf, live here in Aotearoa NZ.
I grew up mainstreamed, oral, NZSL is my second language.
(Video description in alt & reply)
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This is close to making the 3000 mark!
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/de...
Demand Accountability for Disinformation in Public Discourse
Peters’ recent comments misrepresented the facts surrounding athletes Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting and the broader debate on gender and sports. His assertions, based on misleading information and lack...
our.actionstation.org.nz
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This is close to making the 3000 mark!
For anyone who needs something different in the feed tonight
I've got a couple of new aquilegia plants blooming at the moment, both from Dunedin Botanic Gardens plant sale last year
First couple pics are different angles of the purply one, last pic of yellow one
I've got a couple of new aquilegia plants blooming at the moment, both from Dunedin Botanic Gardens plant sale last year
First couple pics are different angles of the purply one, last pic of yellow one
November 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM
For anyone who needs something different in the feed tonight
I've got a couple of new aquilegia plants blooming at the moment, both from Dunedin Botanic Gardens plant sale last year
First couple pics are different angles of the purply one, last pic of yellow one
I've got a couple of new aquilegia plants blooming at the moment, both from Dunedin Botanic Gardens plant sale last year
First couple pics are different angles of the purply one, last pic of yellow one
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If the person appointed to be the Inspector-General of Police isn’t a woman, it is very hard to see how they will even begin to command the trust and confidence of the public to tackle what is clearly a deeply misogynistic culture in the police.
So when do we decide men can’t be trusted to run the police?
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 AM
If the person appointed to be the Inspector-General of Police isn’t a woman, it is very hard to see how they will even begin to command the trust and confidence of the public to tackle what is clearly a deeply misogynistic culture in the police.
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Really great* how deeply we are invested in silencing those who are not cis white straight men vs, say, I don’t know, paying those people equitably, designing any policy with them in mind, and believing them when they speak up about appalling and unacceptable behaviour.
*Absolutely vile, actually.
*Absolutely vile, actually.
November 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Really great* how deeply we are invested in silencing those who are not cis white straight men vs, say, I don’t know, paying those people equitably, designing any policy with them in mind, and believing them when they speak up about appalling and unacceptable behaviour.
*Absolutely vile, actually.
*Absolutely vile, actually.
Ōtepoti:
It's International Day of the Imprisoned Writer this Saturday 15th November
local writers will be at the farmers market sharing info how to support imprisoned & tortured writers worldwide
OTAGO FARMERS MARKET
Dunedin Railway Station
8 am until 12 pm
@peninternational.bsky.social
It's International Day of the Imprisoned Writer this Saturday 15th November
local writers will be at the farmers market sharing info how to support imprisoned & tortured writers worldwide
OTAGO FARMERS MARKET
Dunedin Railway Station
8 am until 12 pm
@peninternational.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Ōtepoti:
It's International Day of the Imprisoned Writer this Saturday 15th November
local writers will be at the farmers market sharing info how to support imprisoned & tortured writers worldwide
OTAGO FARMERS MARKET
Dunedin Railway Station
8 am until 12 pm
@peninternational.bsky.social
It's International Day of the Imprisoned Writer this Saturday 15th November
local writers will be at the farmers market sharing info how to support imprisoned & tortured writers worldwide
OTAGO FARMERS MARKET
Dunedin Railway Station
8 am until 12 pm
@peninternational.bsky.social
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Hey Otago friends - did you know that the ORC is looking for your (yes YOUR!) feedback on a biodiversity strategy?
Even if you don't have huge takes or don't feel madly informed, I am sure that your thoughts will be valuable. So just go for it!
www.orc.govt.nz/your-council...
Even if you don't have huge takes or don't feel madly informed, I am sure that your thoughts will be valuable. So just go for it!
www.orc.govt.nz/your-council...
Indigenous biodiversity strategy update | Otago Regional Council
Share your feedback on Otago’s draft Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy. Learn about our long-term vision to protect native species like our plants, fungi and wildlife.
www.orc.govt.nz
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Hey Otago friends - did you know that the ORC is looking for your (yes YOUR!) feedback on a biodiversity strategy?
Even if you don't have huge takes or don't feel madly informed, I am sure that your thoughts will be valuable. So just go for it!
www.orc.govt.nz/your-council...
Even if you don't have huge takes or don't feel madly informed, I am sure that your thoughts will be valuable. So just go for it!
www.orc.govt.nz/your-council...
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We are supposed to honour our agreements, and that's what a treaty is! - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/pr...
Protect Te Tiriti in Education
Aotearoa should be a place where everyone, regardless of their background, is respected and part of a vibrant connected community. Where everyone feels a sense of belonging and knows their children wi...
our.actionstation.org.nz
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 AM
We are supposed to honour our agreements, and that's what a treaty is! - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/pr...
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Just seems a little short while ago that various government politicians, and people acting as their media surrogates, were outraged and scandalized by, and poured scorn on, comments from younger women politicians for suggesting many people don't trust cops.
Highest levels of the force - filth.
Highest levels of the force - filth.
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Just seems a little short while ago that various government politicians, and people acting as their media surrogates, were outraged and scandalized by, and poured scorn on, comments from younger women politicians for suggesting many people don't trust cops.
Highest levels of the force - filth.
Highest levels of the force - filth.
Reading this with fair amount of poignancy
Tyler West has left a valuable legacy online, here's one of his blog posts (worth delving into the rest)
notessouthfromnowhere.com/2025/05/02/i...
Tyler West has left a valuable legacy online, here's one of his blog posts (worth delving into the rest)
notessouthfromnowhere.com/2025/05/02/i...
November 11, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Reading this with fair amount of poignancy
Tyler West has left a valuable legacy online, here's one of his blog posts (worth delving into the rest)
notessouthfromnowhere.com/2025/05/02/i...
Tyler West has left a valuable legacy online, here's one of his blog posts (worth delving into the rest)
notessouthfromnowhere.com/2025/05/02/i...
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My cartoon in today's www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Today COP30 starts in Brazil... I can't list all the things this coalition has gutted from the environmental plans.
A sad day for all...
#NzPol #Cartoon #COP30
Today COP30 starts in Brazil... I can't list all the things this coalition has gutted from the environmental plans.
A sad day for all...
#NzPol #Cartoon #COP30
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
My cartoon in today's www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Today COP30 starts in Brazil... I can't list all the things this coalition has gutted from the environmental plans.
A sad day for all...
#NzPol #Cartoon #COP30
Today COP30 starts in Brazil... I can't list all the things this coalition has gutted from the environmental plans.
A sad day for all...
#NzPol #Cartoon #COP30
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For anyone passionate about The Huia or commuter rail, Waikato Regional Council are looking for feedback on the service. Open to anyone. Share it around #nzpol #transit #nz yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-of-te...
Future of Te Huia
The Te Huia passenger rail service has been operating between Waikato and Auckland since 2021. Whether you have travelled on Te Huia or not, we want to hear your thoughts about the service and what it...
yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz
November 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
For anyone passionate about The Huia or commuter rail, Waikato Regional Council are looking for feedback on the service. Open to anyone. Share it around #nzpol #transit #nz yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-of-te...
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My website is but a fraction of what I've got*, plus, I can custom-make an even more unique, niche thing for your needs in resin for example.
And for an extra few bucks, I pack it extra extra cute, with bonus goodies; pens, lollies and stuff. ❤️
pocomoto.co.nz/product-cate...
And for an extra few bucks, I pack it extra extra cute, with bonus goodies; pens, lollies and stuff. ❤️
pocomoto.co.nz/product-cate...
Accessories Archives - Poco Moto
pocomoto.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 AM
My website is but a fraction of what I've got*, plus, I can custom-make an even more unique, niche thing for your needs in resin for example.
And for an extra few bucks, I pack it extra extra cute, with bonus goodies; pens, lollies and stuff. ❤️
pocomoto.co.nz/product-cate...
And for an extra few bucks, I pack it extra extra cute, with bonus goodies; pens, lollies and stuff. ❤️
pocomoto.co.nz/product-cate...
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When politicians say that they want a "mature" or "sensible" or "reasoned" discussion about something, they are saying that if you disagree with their pov, you are being immature, foolish and unreasonable.
November 10, 2025 at 7:17 AM
When politicians say that they want a "mature" or "sensible" or "reasoned" discussion about something, they are saying that if you disagree with their pov, you are being immature, foolish and unreasonable.
Kikorangi bluesky: have experience with hot water heat pump? I'm exploring shifting off of gas & one option presented by plumber is Rinnai HydraHeat
I'm curious how you find it, compared to traditional hot water cylinder
bonus if you're in Ōtepoti
I'm curious how you find it, compared to traditional hot water cylinder
bonus if you're in Ōtepoti
November 10, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Kikorangi bluesky: have experience with hot water heat pump? I'm exploring shifting off of gas & one option presented by plumber is Rinnai HydraHeat
I'm curious how you find it, compared to traditional hot water cylinder
bonus if you're in Ōtepoti
I'm curious how you find it, compared to traditional hot water cylinder
bonus if you're in Ōtepoti
The damage done to forests in Fiordland by wapiti are fucking obvious
Hunters are not the be all end all of economic growth in the area
Hunters are not the be all end all of economic growth in the area
It is impossible for deer at any level to maintain and enhance natural biodiversity.
"Herd management plans aimed to keep deer numbers at a level which enhanced the recreational hunting experience while maintaining and improving natural biodiversity and forest health." www.odt.co.nz/southland/ca...
"Herd management plans aimed to keep deer numbers at a level which enhanced the recreational hunting experience while maintaining and improving natural biodiversity and forest health." www.odt.co.nz/southland/ca...
Call for opponents to support wapiti plan
The group which instigated the move to get wapiti in Fiordland classed as a herd of special interest says opponents should get right in behind it...
www.odt.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 7:49 AM
The damage done to forests in Fiordland by wapiti are fucking obvious
Hunters are not the be all end all of economic growth in the area
Hunters are not the be all end all of economic growth in the area
Ōtepoti: Palestine solidarity
Rally for Palestine
Saturday 15th November
2-4pm
Upper Octagon
image: same info, illustrated with Palestinian flag at the bottom & a background photo of a person holding up a sign "Stop the genocide", amongst a crowd of people
Rally for Palestine
Saturday 15th November
2-4pm
Upper Octagon
image: same info, illustrated with Palestinian flag at the bottom & a background photo of a person holding up a sign "Stop the genocide", amongst a crowd of people
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Ōtepoti: Palestine solidarity
Rally for Palestine
Saturday 15th November
2-4pm
Upper Octagon
image: same info, illustrated with Palestinian flag at the bottom & a background photo of a person holding up a sign "Stop the genocide", amongst a crowd of people
Rally for Palestine
Saturday 15th November
2-4pm
Upper Octagon
image: same info, illustrated with Palestinian flag at the bottom & a background photo of a person holding up a sign "Stop the genocide", amongst a crowd of people
Otago: solidarity with Palestine & Sudan
Sara & Rana will be running Queenstown marathon this weekend, 15 Nov
They're fundraising for both Sudan & Palestine
If you're around Qtown & have capacity to, please go be visible support for them!
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Sara & Rana will be running Queenstown marathon this weekend, 15 Nov
They're fundraising for both Sudan & Palestine
If you're around Qtown & have capacity to, please go be visible support for them!
✊🇵🇸✊🇸🇩✊
Running for Freedom: Queenstown Marathon 2025
This year, we (Sara and Rana) are taking on one of the biggest challenges of our lives: the Queenstown Full Marathon. But this run is about more than just personal endurance. Every step we take is ded...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Otago: solidarity with Palestine & Sudan
Sara & Rana will be running Queenstown marathon this weekend, 15 Nov
They're fundraising for both Sudan & Palestine
If you're around Qtown & have capacity to, please go be visible support for them!
✊🇵🇸✊🇸🇩✊
Sara & Rana will be running Queenstown marathon this weekend, 15 Nov
They're fundraising for both Sudan & Palestine
If you're around Qtown & have capacity to, please go be visible support for them!
✊🇵🇸✊🇸🇩✊
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should be an option to hide posts with pics that dont have at least rudimentary alt text
November 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
should be an option to hide posts with pics that dont have at least rudimentary alt text
Current read: "Open Play: The case for feminist sport" by Sheree Bekker and Stephen Mumford
Few chapters in & I'm fairly repetitively FUCK YEAH
Kā mihi to @alicesoapbox.bsky.social @jennifilm.nz @1of200.bsky.social for the recommendation
image: pic of the front cover
🇳🇿📚
Few chapters in & I'm fairly repetitively FUCK YEAH
Kā mihi to @alicesoapbox.bsky.social @jennifilm.nz @1of200.bsky.social for the recommendation
image: pic of the front cover
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November 8, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Current read: "Open Play: The case for feminist sport" by Sheree Bekker and Stephen Mumford
Few chapters in & I'm fairly repetitively FUCK YEAH
Kā mihi to @alicesoapbox.bsky.social @jennifilm.nz @1of200.bsky.social for the recommendation
image: pic of the front cover
🇳🇿📚
Few chapters in & I'm fairly repetitively FUCK YEAH
Kā mihi to @alicesoapbox.bsky.social @jennifilm.nz @1of200.bsky.social for the recommendation
image: pic of the front cover
🇳🇿📚
Been thinking a lot lately of the compulsion to say thanks for the merest bit of access provided. Never mind human rights, gotta make nice so folk feel better about doing what is our right
The whole acceptance of increments of access as "better than nothing"
& how we're doing this with politics
The whole acceptance of increments of access as "better than nothing"
& how we're doing this with politics
November 8, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Been thinking a lot lately of the compulsion to say thanks for the merest bit of access provided. Never mind human rights, gotta make nice so folk feel better about doing what is our right
The whole acceptance of increments of access as "better than nothing"
& how we're doing this with politics
The whole acceptance of increments of access as "better than nothing"
& how we're doing this with politics
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You cannot intergenerationally enjoy the wealth from stolen assets, and think that colonisation is now over. You cannot ignore the ongoing impact that this has.
November 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
You cannot intergenerationally enjoy the wealth from stolen assets, and think that colonisation is now over. You cannot ignore the ongoing impact that this has.
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Israel continues to breech human rights and commit war crimes against Palestinians despite the supposed ceasefire. At least 168 Palestinian kids have been unlawfully detained in Israeli prisons without charge. Entry of food and aid into Gaza continues to be blocked by the IOF
aje.io/ns9p5r?updat...
aje.io/ns9p5r?updat...
November 8, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Israel continues to breech human rights and commit war crimes against Palestinians despite the supposed ceasefire. At least 168 Palestinian kids have been unlawfully detained in Israeli prisons without charge. Entry of food and aid into Gaza continues to be blocked by the IOF
aje.io/ns9p5r?updat...
aje.io/ns9p5r?updat...
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Another cause dear to my rainbow heart this Give Out is Kawe Mahara, the queer archives housed at the National Library. Help them widen their mahi to protect queer histories.
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GiveOUT Day 2025: Make a donation today to support the Rainbow community
giveout-2025.raiselysite.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Another cause dear to my rainbow heart this Give Out is Kawe Mahara, the queer archives housed at the National Library. Help them widen their mahi to protect queer histories.
giveout-2025.raiselysite.com/kawemaharaqu...
giveout-2025.raiselysite.com/kawemaharaqu...
Merge NZ are hosting NZSL Club here in Ōtepoti - great opportunity to use and practice NZSL
Dates: Tuesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
18 November, 2 & 16 December
Address: St David Complex Seminar (Room C G.03)
Everyone welcome - Deaf and hearing alike.
image is poster, full info in alt text
Dates: Tuesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
18 November, 2 & 16 December
Address: St David Complex Seminar (Room C G.03)
Everyone welcome - Deaf and hearing alike.
image is poster, full info in alt text
November 8, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Merge NZ are hosting NZSL Club here in Ōtepoti - great opportunity to use and practice NZSL
Dates: Tuesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
18 November, 2 & 16 December
Address: St David Complex Seminar (Room C G.03)
Everyone welcome - Deaf and hearing alike.
image is poster, full info in alt text
Dates: Tuesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
18 November, 2 & 16 December
Address: St David Complex Seminar (Room C G.03)
Everyone welcome - Deaf and hearing alike.
image is poster, full info in alt text