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Just out there trying live in this consumerist & materialist world: books simplicity, banter, walking, urban living - living with long covid
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what the fuck is wrong with this guy
in *opening remarks*????
in *opening remarks*????
November 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
what the fuck is wrong with this guy
in *opening remarks*????
in *opening remarks*????
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There’s an old saying
Better to be a split tōtara standing strong in its whenua, than an introduced common pine who gives unsolicited reckons,
stamps out the precious undergrowth around it
& still has the audacity to claim itself as ‘the future of te ngahere' #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Better to be a split tōtara standing strong in its whenua, than an introduced common pine who gives unsolicited reckons,
stamps out the precious undergrowth around it
& still has the audacity to claim itself as ‘the future of te ngahere' #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
'Believe we can win': Labour rallies party faithful
Labour Party faithful are upbeat, as they rally in Auckland, roughly one year out from the next election.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 29, 2025 at 1:13 AM
There’s an old saying
Better to be a split tōtara standing strong in its whenua, than an introduced common pine who gives unsolicited reckons,
stamps out the precious undergrowth around it
& still has the audacity to claim itself as ‘the future of te ngahere' #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Better to be a split tōtara standing strong in its whenua, than an introduced common pine who gives unsolicited reckons,
stamps out the precious undergrowth around it
& still has the audacity to claim itself as ‘the future of te ngahere' #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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FUCK (and I can 𝐍𝐎𝐓 emphasise this hard enough) OFF.
One of the absolute basic building blocks of a modern 21st century Labour movement must be, without any deviation or semantic gymnastics, pay equity.
One of the absolute basic building blocks of a modern 21st century Labour movement must be, without any deviation or semantic gymnastics, pay equity.
Chris Hipkins will not say whether Labour will commit $12.8b to restore pay equity.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the Herald ahead of his conference
Chris Hipkins will not say whether Labour will commit $12.8b to restore pay equity. Video / Mark Mitchell
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
FUCK (and I can 𝐍𝐎𝐓 emphasise this hard enough) OFF.
One of the absolute basic building blocks of a modern 21st century Labour movement must be, without any deviation or semantic gymnastics, pay equity.
One of the absolute basic building blocks of a modern 21st century Labour movement must be, without any deviation or semantic gymnastics, pay equity.
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🇦🇺AUSTRALIA HISTORIC HEAT
Sun 46.8C Bedourie
Monthly record and World highest Temperature this month
Mon CRAZY MINIMM 34.2C
‼️HOTTEST SPRING NIGHT IN AUSTRALIA SINCE 1965
and 3RD WORLD HOTTEST NOVEMBER NIGHT EVER
More High Mins Records:
25.4 Blackwater
26.4 Lochington
Sun 46.8C Bedourie
Monthly record and World highest Temperature this month
Mon CRAZY MINIMM 34.2C
‼️HOTTEST SPRING NIGHT IN AUSTRALIA SINCE 1965
and 3RD WORLD HOTTEST NOVEMBER NIGHT EVER
More High Mins Records:
25.4 Blackwater
26.4 Lochington
November 25, 2025 at 7:14 AM
🇦🇺AUSTRALIA HISTORIC HEAT
Sun 46.8C Bedourie
Monthly record and World highest Temperature this month
Mon CRAZY MINIMM 34.2C
‼️HOTTEST SPRING NIGHT IN AUSTRALIA SINCE 1965
and 3RD WORLD HOTTEST NOVEMBER NIGHT EVER
More High Mins Records:
25.4 Blackwater
26.4 Lochington
Sun 46.8C Bedourie
Monthly record and World highest Temperature this month
Mon CRAZY MINIMM 34.2C
‼️HOTTEST SPRING NIGHT IN AUSTRALIA SINCE 1965
and 3RD WORLD HOTTEST NOVEMBER NIGHT EVER
More High Mins Records:
25.4 Blackwater
26.4 Lochington
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NZ has had two major reforms of subnational government so far: 1876 and 1989
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced
The government says it is not a power grab, but about "making local government fit for purpose".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
NZ has had two major reforms of subnational government so far: 1876 and 1989
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
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I wrote recently about my experience with post-exertional malaise #PEM. Last year, I tried graded exercise therapy and it put me into a #PEMCrash that lasted for months. The physical therapist that “has worked with many #LongCovid #MECFS patients” had this mindset.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com/home/post/p-...
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I wrote recently about my experience with post-exertional malaise #PEM. Last year, I tried graded exercise therapy and it put me into a #PEMCrash that lasted for months. The physical therapist that “has worked with many #LongCovid #MECFS patients” had this mindset.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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- do hint posts/get to know you posts by midnight
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- message an elf by midnight & include your address
- do hint posts/get to know you posts by midnight
- use the hashtag
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
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Nobody's healthcare should be used as a political football. An attack on the right of one - anyone - to exercise autonomy and informed agency over their own bodies is an attack on us all.
No Ifs. No maybes. No 'yes..but's.
No Ifs. No maybes. No 'yes..but's.
Young people’s healthcare shouldn’t be used as a political football.
November 20, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Nobody's healthcare should be used as a political football. An attack on the right of one - anyone - to exercise autonomy and informed agency over their own bodies is an attack on us all.
No Ifs. No maybes. No 'yes..but's.
No Ifs. No maybes. No 'yes..but's.
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Open Letter for the Inclusion of Transgender People in Community Sport — RainbowYOUTH
ry.org.nz
November 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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I am supporting Auckland Pride 10 toes down in their challenge of the Government on the removal of trans inclusion guidelines for community sport.
November 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I am supporting Auckland Pride 10 toes down in their challenge of the Government on the removal of trans inclusion guidelines for community sport.
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One of the things cis women have long fought for bodily autonomy with are cries such as "get your laws off my body" & "my body, my choice" ... trans folks are no different.
This is why the ban on puberty blockers for trans folks is so incredibly stupid and ideological.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This is why the ban on puberty blockers for trans folks is so incredibly stupid and ideological.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Halt to puberty blockers curses 'young transgender women to stigma'
That's the reaction of a model who used puberty blockers as a teen to rules halting new prescriptions for young people.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 21, 2025 at 1:38 AM
One of the things cis women have long fought for bodily autonomy with are cries such as "get your laws off my body" & "my body, my choice" ... trans folks are no different.
This is why the ban on puberty blockers for trans folks is so incredibly stupid and ideological.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This is why the ban on puberty blockers for trans folks is so incredibly stupid and ideological.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This is Labour worried abt its centre voters again ….. they have form on this my prediction is they will stay silent
“Hey, did any deliberate policy changes happen this week targeting a vulnerable community that we might want to loudly show our support for?”
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 AM
This is Labour worried abt its centre voters again ….. they have form on this my prediction is they will stay silent
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“Hey, did any deliberate policy changes happen this week targeting a vulnerable community that we might want to loudly show our support for?”
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 AM
“Hey, did any deliberate policy changes happen this week targeting a vulnerable community that we might want to loudly show our support for?”
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Exactly this. This is both an act of deliberate cruelty towards a marginalised, vulnerable community and a trial balloon to see how far they can push, and how fast.
(Going by the last two years and the pace and volume of erosion, and active targeting of vulnerable people - very far, and very fast.)
(Going by the last two years and the pace and volume of erosion, and active targeting of vulnerable people - very far, and very fast.)
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Exactly this. This is both an act of deliberate cruelty towards a marginalised, vulnerable community and a trial balloon to see how far they can push, and how fast.
(Going by the last two years and the pace and volume of erosion, and active targeting of vulnerable people - very far, and very fast.)
(Going by the last two years and the pace and volume of erosion, and active targeting of vulnerable people - very far, and very fast.)
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this is a key point - they know they're not dangerous cos if there was really an issue with 'side effects' it would be a blanket ban rather than different ONLY for trans kids
they KNOW this is purely to target trans people & the split policy is them overtly bragging about the fact. It's pure evil
they KNOW this is purely to target trans people & the split policy is them overtly bragging about the fact. It's pure evil
What even is the basis on which you can give puberty blockers to cis kids but not trans kids? Ridiculous govt.
November 19, 2025 at 6:40 AM
this is a key point - they know they're not dangerous cos if there was really an issue with 'side effects' it would be a blanket ban rather than different ONLY for trans kids
they KNOW this is purely to target trans people & the split policy is them overtly bragging about the fact. It's pure evil
they KNOW this is purely to target trans people & the split policy is them overtly bragging about the fact. It's pure evil
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Playing or not, I always enjoy the random kindness and joy that it brings to the timeline.
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So if you've been meaning to, get on it at secretsanta.nz
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Kindess and community matter so much at the moment.
So if you've been meaning to, get on it at secretsanta.nz
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Fucking SEEN
My family’s daily mantra:
We will use as many glasses, cups, mugs and bottles as humanly possible all day long.
We will use as many glasses, cups, mugs and bottles as humanly possible all day long.
November 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Fucking SEEN
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If you're just waking, it's been a good night for Democrats across the US, with voters rejecting Trump nationwide. 🎉
Mamdani's comfortable win in New York, on the highest turnout since 1969, provides further proof that you don't have to pander to the right to win.
news.sky.com/story/zohran...
Mamdani's comfortable win in New York, on the highest turnout since 1969, provides further proof that you don't have to pander to the right to win.
news.sky.com/story/zohran...
Zohran Mamdani: 'Trump's worst nightmare' celebrates New York election result - as US president responds
The Democrat candidate ran on a significantly left-wing platform which included promising city-owned grocery shops and eliminating bus fares. Donald Trump is no fan and warned he could withhold federa...
news.sky.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:56 AM
If you're just waking, it's been a good night for Democrats across the US, with voters rejecting Trump nationwide. 🎉
Mamdani's comfortable win in New York, on the highest turnout since 1969, provides further proof that you don't have to pander to the right to win.
news.sky.com/story/zohran...
Mamdani's comfortable win in New York, on the highest turnout since 1969, provides further proof that you don't have to pander to the right to win.
news.sky.com/story/zohran...
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Give a little if you can, please share if you can't, do both if you're extra awesome, and let's see if we can help Beckie get more than her two front teeth for Christmas (showing my age with that reference).
She's good people and deserves some love.
Ngā mihi, G
givealittle.co.nz/cause/beckie...
She's good people and deserves some love.
Ngā mihi, G
givealittle.co.nz/cause/beckie...
Beckie's Fund-raiser For A Partial Denture
Beckie needs a partial denture to restore function and visual alignment of her bottom teeth.
givealittle.co.nz
October 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Give a little if you can, please share if you can't, do both if you're extra awesome, and let's see if we can help Beckie get more than her two front teeth for Christmas (showing my age with that reference).
She's good people and deserves some love.
Ngā mihi, G
givealittle.co.nz/cause/beckie...
She's good people and deserves some love.
Ngā mihi, G
givealittle.co.nz/cause/beckie...
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Trick or treat time
October 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Trick or treat time