miravox
@miravox.bsky.social
Aotearoa New Zealand
Profile Pic: "Out of Step" Donau Kanal (2016)
Career: Interrupted
"an actual real demented PhD" Health Geography/Health Services
My eye doesn't work that well right now. Apologies in advance of typos Brightside - it's a legit excuse
Profile Pic: "Out of Step" Donau Kanal (2016)
Career: Interrupted
"an actual real demented PhD" Health Geography/Health Services
My eye doesn't work that well right now. Apologies in advance of typos Brightside - it's a legit excuse
What drugs charge is so bad a sole caregiver for a 5 y.o. is sent to prison?
If serious, why would child be left with a mate?
If minor, why wouldn't home detention be more appropriate?
If serious, why would such a temporary arrangement be ok?
NZ incarceration culture should maybe be on trial?
If serious, why would child be left with a mate?
If minor, why wouldn't home detention be more appropriate?
If serious, why would such a temporary arrangement be ok?
NZ incarceration culture should maybe be on trial?
'Victim of unspeakable cruelty and deliberate evil': Coroner's findings on Malachi Subecz death
Everything possible went wrong for 5-year-old in the last six months of his life, as he was tortured, and no one noticed.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 11, 2026 at 5:50 AM
What drugs charge is so bad a sole caregiver for a 5 y.o. is sent to prison?
If serious, why would child be left with a mate?
If minor, why wouldn't home detention be more appropriate?
If serious, why would such a temporary arrangement be ok?
NZ incarceration culture should maybe be on trial?
If serious, why would child be left with a mate?
If minor, why wouldn't home detention be more appropriate?
If serious, why would such a temporary arrangement be ok?
NZ incarceration culture should maybe be on trial?
Salvation Army State of the Nation for 2026.
The number of children living in poverty is growing and troublingly, the number of children living in material poverty has now reached 156,600. The number of children referred for possible child abuse or neglect requiring further action increased 13% this year to 44,532
February 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Salvation Army State of the Nation for 2026.
Reposted by miravox
Luxon 'if you can pay, you should pay' somehow never applies this to #TaxTheRich #nzpol
February 10, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Luxon 'if you can pay, you should pay' somehow never applies this to #TaxTheRich #nzpol
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 11: A song that sounds unlike anything else
Darcy Clay – Jesus I was Evil
"country-fried punk rock" recorded in his bedroom
🎶I used to crash parties and Maserati's and Jesus I was evil
Go places and pull faces and Jesus I was evil
...
Jesus I was e—vil
#MusicChallenge
Day 11: A song that sounds unlike anything else
Darcy Clay – Jesus I was Evil
"country-fried punk rock" recorded in his bedroom
🎶I used to crash parties and Maserati's and Jesus I was evil
Go places and pull faces and Jesus I was evil
...
Jesus I was e—vil
February 10, 2026 at 9:07 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 11: A song that sounds unlike anything else
Darcy Clay – Jesus I was Evil
"country-fried punk rock" recorded in his bedroom
🎶I used to crash parties and Maserati's and Jesus I was evil
Go places and pull faces and Jesus I was evil
...
Jesus I was e—vil
#MusicChallenge
Day 11: A song that sounds unlike anything else
Darcy Clay – Jesus I was Evil
"country-fried punk rock" recorded in his bedroom
🎶I used to crash parties and Maserati's and Jesus I was evil
Go places and pull faces and Jesus I was evil
...
Jesus I was e—vil
Wellington city from Brooklyn. Even when recalling the walk from town, you don't recall quite enough about how long and steep that hill is 😆
February 10, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Wellington city from Brooklyn. Even when recalling the walk from town, you don't recall quite enough about how long and steep that hill is 😆
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 10: A perfect song for dancing
These days most of my dancing is while doing the housework 😂🧹
BØRNS - Electric Love
#MusicChallenge
Day 10: A perfect song for dancing
These days most of my dancing is while doing the housework 😂🧹
BØRNS - Electric Love
February 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 10: A perfect song for dancing
These days most of my dancing is while doing the housework 😂🧹
BØRNS - Electric Love
#MusicChallenge
Day 10: A perfect song for dancing
These days most of my dancing is while doing the housework 😂🧹
BØRNS - Electric Love
Especially given none of the heads of this rampaging coalition actually live in Wellington. In fact, it seems they're trying to avoid the city completely with their ridiculous tunnel.
Please can the terms: 'this government' or 'National' or 'CoC' be used to describe neanderthal idiotic backward policies
Not the term 'Wellington' which is our capital city and which has been metaphorically crapped on by this government's hopelessly incompetent economic decisions
#nzpol
Not the term 'Wellington' which is our capital city and which has been metaphorically crapped on by this government's hopelessly incompetent economic decisions
#nzpol
The EV slowdown: How government decisions changed the road ahead
We look at what went wrong and what needs to happen after the great e-slowdown.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Especially given none of the heads of this rampaging coalition actually live in Wellington. In fact, it seems they're trying to avoid the city completely with their ridiculous tunnel.
“Moving beyond GDP is about measuring the things that really matter to people and their communities. GDP tells us the cost of everything and the value of nothing. Our world is not a gigantic corporation. Financial decisions should be based on more than a snapshot of profit and loss”
António Guterres
António Guterres
Global economy must move past GDP to avoid planetary disaster, warns UN chief
Exclusive: António Guterres says world’s accounting systems should place true value on the environment
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM
“Moving beyond GDP is about measuring the things that really matter to people and their communities. GDP tells us the cost of everything and the value of nothing. Our world is not a gigantic corporation. Financial decisions should be based on more than a snapshot of profit and loss”
António Guterres
António Guterres
Imported LNG?
Why, oh why, are we under the thumb of absolute #fossilfools?
We could have energy independence with cheap offshore wind and solar power. We could phase out fossil fuels and transition to a carbon free economy.
But not with these crapitalist bootlickers in charge.
This is tying […]
Why, oh why, are we under the thumb of absolute #fossilfools?
We could have energy independence with cheap offshore wind and solar power. We could phase out fossil fuels and transition to a carbon free economy.
But not with these crapitalist bootlickers in charge.
This is tying […]
Original post on mastodon.nz
mastodon.nz
February 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Reposted by miravox
NZ building a fossil gas import terminal in the #climatecrisis could be Luxon’s most STUPID idea yet.
Why not spend that BILLION dollars on household solar and battery installation?
Would be safer, more resilient, provide cheaper power and climate-friendly.
#nzpol
Why not spend that BILLION dollars on household solar and battery installation?
Would be safer, more resilient, provide cheaper power and climate-friendly.
#nzpol
February 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
NZ building a fossil gas import terminal in the #climatecrisis could be Luxon’s most STUPID idea yet.
Why not spend that BILLION dollars on household solar and battery installation?
Would be safer, more resilient, provide cheaper power and climate-friendly.
#nzpol
Why not spend that BILLION dollars on household solar and battery installation?
Would be safer, more resilient, provide cheaper power and climate-friendly.
#nzpol
Reposted by miravox
Total Mobility online public consultation session times have been announced by Ministry of Transport.
Consultation information is available in audio, Braille, Easy Read, large print and New Zealand Sign Language.
Consultation information is available in audio, Braille, Easy Read, large print and New Zealand Sign Language.
Proposals to strengthen Total Mobility
www.transport.govt.nz
February 9, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Total Mobility online public consultation session times have been announced by Ministry of Transport.
Consultation information is available in audio, Braille, Easy Read, large print and New Zealand Sign Language.
Consultation information is available in audio, Braille, Easy Read, large print and New Zealand Sign Language.
When you're driving a too smart for itself car on a hilly, middle of nowhere road and it slams on the brakes, auto-turns to the side of the road, into the gravel, with a "driver not detected" warning.
Fun times 🥵
Fun times 🥵
February 9, 2026 at 1:43 AM
When you're driving a too smart for itself car on a hilly, middle of nowhere road and it slams on the brakes, auto-turns to the side of the road, into the gravel, with a "driver not detected" warning.
Fun times 🥵
Fun times 🥵
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 9: A song that feels underrated
Big Country – Trouble the Waters
So underrated there isn’t a video for it. Yet for me, it signalled a return to their best.
The song is a lament - about 3 acts of senseless violence against people who are often marginalised
#MusicChallenge
Day 9: A song that feels underrated
Big Country – Trouble the Waters
So underrated there isn’t a video for it. Yet for me, it signalled a return to their best.
The song is a lament - about 3 acts of senseless violence against people who are often marginalised
February 8, 2026 at 9:20 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 9: A song that feels underrated
Big Country – Trouble the Waters
So underrated there isn’t a video for it. Yet for me, it signalled a return to their best.
The song is a lament - about 3 acts of senseless violence against people who are often marginalised
#MusicChallenge
Day 9: A song that feels underrated
Big Country – Trouble the Waters
So underrated there isn’t a video for it. Yet for me, it signalled a return to their best.
The song is a lament - about 3 acts of senseless violence against people who are often marginalised
Reposted by miravox
I found the NZ fairy tern / tara-iti! There are only about 50 adult fairy terns in New Zealand, making them the rarest bird that breeds here by far. It took a lot of trial and error (and some dumb luck) but yesterday, I succeeded! 🪶
www.instagram.com/reel/DUeIROk...
www.instagram.com/reel/DUeIROk...
February 8, 2026 at 3:01 AM
I found the NZ fairy tern / tara-iti! There are only about 50 adult fairy terns in New Zealand, making them the rarest bird that breeds here by far. It took a lot of trial and error (and some dumb luck) but yesterday, I succeeded! 🪶
www.instagram.com/reel/DUeIROk...
www.instagram.com/reel/DUeIROk...
Ok, Ms 8 is mesmerised by Tom Hollland's Umbrella dance so, to liven up the day...
Tom Holland's "Umbrella" | Lip Sync Battle
YouTube video by Comedy Central Asia
youtu.be
February 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Ok, Ms 8 is mesmerised by Tom Hollland's Umbrella dance so, to liven up the day...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 8: A song that made you explore an era of music
Elton John – someone to watch over me
He and producer George Martin talk a little about the Glory of Gershwin in this little doco (7mins) of Elton recording the song for the Larry Adler tribute album.
#MusicChallenge
Day 8: A song that made you explore an era of music
Elton John – someone to watch over me
He and producer George Martin talk a little about the Glory of Gershwin in this little doco (7mins) of Elton recording the song for the Larry Adler tribute album.
February 7, 2026 at 9:10 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 8: A song that made you explore an era of music
Elton John – someone to watch over me
He and producer George Martin talk a little about the Glory of Gershwin in this little doco (7mins) of Elton recording the song for the Larry Adler tribute album.
#MusicChallenge
Day 8: A song that made you explore an era of music
Elton John – someone to watch over me
He and producer George Martin talk a little about the Glory of Gershwin in this little doco (7mins) of Elton recording the song for the Larry Adler tribute album.
Reposted by miravox
IT'S FEBRUARY 2026.
THE RAIL ENABLED HYUNDAI FERRIES FOR I REX WERE MEANT TO ARRIVE BY NOW.
Instead we have no rail enabled ferries, the two we have are clunky as fuck, and there will be no replacement ferries until 2029 at the earliest.
THE RAIL ENABLED HYUNDAI FERRIES FOR I REX WERE MEANT TO ARRIVE BY NOW.
Instead we have no rail enabled ferries, the two we have are clunky as fuck, and there will be no replacement ferries until 2029 at the earliest.
February 7, 2026 at 3:19 AM
IT'S FEBRUARY 2026.
THE RAIL ENABLED HYUNDAI FERRIES FOR I REX WERE MEANT TO ARRIVE BY NOW.
Instead we have no rail enabled ferries, the two we have are clunky as fuck, and there will be no replacement ferries until 2029 at the earliest.
THE RAIL ENABLED HYUNDAI FERRIES FOR I REX WERE MEANT TO ARRIVE BY NOW.
Instead we have no rail enabled ferries, the two we have are clunky as fuck, and there will be no replacement ferries until 2029 at the earliest.
CIA terminates World Factbook, overthrowing reference regime.
Such a petty thing. 1/
"It's so hard to use corporate or private company resources, whether they're talking about international data or banking or currency exchanges or whatever, because they have a vested interest to lie," Hale said.
Such a petty thing. 1/
"It's so hard to use corporate or private company resources, whether they're talking about international data or banking or currency exchanges or whatever, because they have a vested interest to lie," Hale said.
CIA terminates World Factbook, overthrowing reference regime
The decision to close the website down coincides with layoffs at the Washington Post and restrictions on the Smithsonian Institute.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 7, 2026 at 12:13 AM
CIA terminates World Factbook, overthrowing reference regime.
Such a petty thing. 1/
"It's so hard to use corporate or private company resources, whether they're talking about international data or banking or currency exchanges or whatever, because they have a vested interest to lie," Hale said.
Such a petty thing. 1/
"It's so hard to use corporate or private company resources, whether they're talking about international data or banking or currency exchanges or whatever, because they have a vested interest to lie," Hale said.
The cutest wee bunny rabbiit is in our garden.... we can leave it alone, right?
It's only eating the pansies and it's not going to grow into a great big hare that eats the succulent young leaves of our native plants, right? 🤔 riiiggght
It's only eating the pansies and it's not going to grow into a great big hare that eats the succulent young leaves of our native plants, right? 🤔 riiiggght
February 6, 2026 at 11:43 PM
The cutest wee bunny rabbiit is in our garden.... we can leave it alone, right?
It's only eating the pansies and it's not going to grow into a great big hare that eats the succulent young leaves of our native plants, right? 🤔 riiiggght
It's only eating the pansies and it's not going to grow into a great big hare that eats the succulent young leaves of our native plants, right? 🤔 riiiggght
Words to live by
“Society’s right to be well informed rests on journalism … “Life is a privilege.” At the time, I didn’t appreciate her words. But, dear reader: savour life, be happy, value what truly matters, flee from toxicity and show empathy … lots of empathy” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If you are reading this it is because I’m dead: here’s what I want to tell you about how to live | Carlos Hernández de Miguel
Leaving this world in an age of lies and cruelty, my last message is simple: don’t give up on truth, says Spanish journalist Carlos Hernández de Miguel
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Words to live by
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 7: A song with a unique voice
I was thinking about being all clever and highlighting musicians who words in a unique way to make a point.
Then I decided to just be cheesy and pick our favourite making-up song from the unique voice of
Gin Wigmore - I Do
#MusicChallenge
Day 7: A song with a unique voice
I was thinking about being all clever and highlighting musicians who words in a unique way to make a point.
Then I decided to just be cheesy and pick our favourite making-up song from the unique voice of
Gin Wigmore - I Do
February 6, 2026 at 9:07 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 7: A song with a unique voice
I was thinking about being all clever and highlighting musicians who words in a unique way to make a point.
Then I decided to just be cheesy and pick our favourite making-up song from the unique voice of
Gin Wigmore - I Do
#MusicChallenge
Day 7: A song with a unique voice
I was thinking about being all clever and highlighting musicians who words in a unique way to make a point.
Then I decided to just be cheesy and pick our favourite making-up song from the unique voice of
Gin Wigmore - I Do
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 6: A song with no clear chorus
Nice to have found this song again.
Elke Brooks – Pearl’s a Singer
#MusicChallenge
Day 6: A song with no clear chorus
Nice to have found this song again.
Elke Brooks – Pearl’s a Singer
February 5, 2026 at 9:50 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 6: A song with no clear chorus
Nice to have found this song again.
Elke Brooks – Pearl’s a Singer
#MusicChallenge
Day 6: A song with no clear chorus
Nice to have found this song again.
Elke Brooks – Pearl’s a Singer
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 5: A song you wish was longer
Janis Joplin – Mercedes Benz (1m:16m)
Written in an an impromptu poetry jam between Joplin & Bob Neuwirth, from the poem "Mercedes Benz" by poet Michael McClure. One of the last tracks recorded she ever recorded.
#MusicChallenge
Day 5: A song you wish was longer
Janis Joplin – Mercedes Benz (1m:16m)
Written in an an impromptu poetry jam between Joplin & Bob Neuwirth, from the poem "Mercedes Benz" by poet Michael McClure. One of the last tracks recorded she ever recorded.
February 4, 2026 at 9:27 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 5: A song you wish was longer
Janis Joplin – Mercedes Benz (1m:16m)
Written in an an impromptu poetry jam between Joplin & Bob Neuwirth, from the poem "Mercedes Benz" by poet Michael McClure. One of the last tracks recorded she ever recorded.
#MusicChallenge
Day 5: A song you wish was longer
Janis Joplin – Mercedes Benz (1m:16m)
Written in an an impromptu poetry jam between Joplin & Bob Neuwirth, from the poem "Mercedes Benz" by poet Michael McClure. One of the last tracks recorded she ever recorded.