Catherine McKenzie
@catherinejmckenzie.bsky.social
Gen Xer living in Wellington, Aotearoa/NZ. She/her.
Tangata Tiriti.
Your ally, always.
Sans kids.
Downwardly mobile.
Fireworks free campaigner for animals. #wecarenofireworkshere
Solid left and music all day long.
Tangata Tiriti.
Your ally, always.
Sans kids.
Downwardly mobile.
Fireworks free campaigner for animals. #wecarenofireworkshere
Solid left and music all day long.
Purely observational, and I know we've known Hipkins for a while now but I often get Richie Cunningham from Happy Days. I have never called him Chippie but I might call him Richie.
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Purely observational, and I know we've known Hipkins for a while now but I often get Richie Cunningham from Happy Days. I have never called him Chippie but I might call him Richie.
Does anyone want to see what awful men exist outside of Bluesky? I have many examples, but this one, for once, isn't an unprovoked insult directly aimed at me. This is from an Andrew Little campaign page. I did reply however.
October 9, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Does anyone want to see what awful men exist outside of Bluesky? I have many examples, but this one, for once, isn't an unprovoked insult directly aimed at me. This is from an Andrew Little campaign page. I did reply however.
And another one.
October 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
And another one.
Statement from Kneecap
October 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Statement from Kneecap
It's almost that time of the year for seymour to think about blowing up the Ministry for Pacific Peoples again and/or animals dying from the fright or injuries that fireworks have caused.
If you would like a PDF poster that you can print out to A3 or A4 and attach to your property please d.m me.
If you would like a PDF poster that you can print out to A3 or A4 and attach to your property please d.m me.
October 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
It's almost that time of the year for seymour to think about blowing up the Ministry for Pacific Peoples again and/or animals dying from the fright or injuries that fireworks have caused.
If you would like a PDF poster that you can print out to A3 or A4 and attach to your property please d.m me.
If you would like a PDF poster that you can print out to A3 or A4 and attach to your property please d.m me.
Two years ago, we had our general election. Showing solidarity with your left mates means repairing their signage if need be. Before and after.
October 4, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Two years ago, we had our general election. Showing solidarity with your left mates means repairing their signage if need be. Before and after.
Keeping my sign of encouragement at the front door until voting ends.
October 3, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Keeping my sign of encouragement at the front door until voting ends.
Crap. I didn't +. The post was my response to the O.P.
What you saw above was written by a "Travis Wellington". Check his profile if you will. You'll find someone that dwells somewhere dangerous, once you dig. How do we remove unsafe people? We can't.
After reading his reply +
What you saw above was written by a "Travis Wellington". Check his profile if you will. You'll find someone that dwells somewhere dangerous, once you dig. How do we remove unsafe people? We can't.
After reading his reply +
September 30, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Crap. I didn't +. The post was my response to the O.P.
What you saw above was written by a "Travis Wellington". Check his profile if you will. You'll find someone that dwells somewhere dangerous, once you dig. How do we remove unsafe people? We can't.
After reading his reply +
What you saw above was written by a "Travis Wellington". Check his profile if you will. You'll find someone that dwells somewhere dangerous, once you dig. How do we remove unsafe people? We can't.
After reading his reply +
Oh, this went up on the blabs 45mins ago. Slow though, compared to TPM and Green Party.
September 27, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Oh, this went up on the blabs 45mins ago. Slow though, compared to TPM and Green Party.
Kia ora @kasiazoe.bsky.social
Have you come across any good vegetarian or vegan stock powder (no MSG) on your travels?
The one I've been using for 30 years is no longer available, and I'm gutted.
R.I.P Rapunzel.
Have you come across any good vegetarian or vegan stock powder (no MSG) on your travels?
The one I've been using for 30 years is no longer available, and I'm gutted.
R.I.P Rapunzel.
September 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Kia ora @kasiazoe.bsky.social
Have you come across any good vegetarian or vegan stock powder (no MSG) on your travels?
The one I've been using for 30 years is no longer available, and I'm gutted.
R.I.P Rapunzel.
Have you come across any good vegetarian or vegan stock powder (no MSG) on your travels?
The one I've been using for 30 years is no longer available, and I'm gutted.
R.I.P Rapunzel.
Indeed!. Showing support for this on the daily at our front door.
September 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Indeed!. Showing support for this on the daily at our front door.
Domestic snooze post. Does anyone in northern burbs Wellington want a bag of Fortune Thai Jasmine rice 1kg? Expiry end of May 2027. Purchased in error.
Can leave in my letterbox in Woodridge.
Can leave in my letterbox in Woodridge.
September 13, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Domestic snooze post. Does anyone in northern burbs Wellington want a bag of Fortune Thai Jasmine rice 1kg? Expiry end of May 2027. Purchased in error.
Can leave in my letterbox in Woodridge.
Can leave in my letterbox in Woodridge.
So much so, that our comedians have to do a come back on them.
September 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
So much so, that our comedians have to do a come back on them.
Marking my house safe from ACT ideology by indicating we have voted to RETAIN Maori wards.
This sign is at the door so everyone who passes can see.
This sign is at the door so everyone who passes can see.
September 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Marking my house safe from ACT ideology by indicating we have voted to RETAIN Maori wards.
This sign is at the door so everyone who passes can see.
This sign is at the door so everyone who passes can see.
Omg. Just at Picnic Cafe, Te Whanganui a Tara, listening to some boomer age folks talking about the share and rolling my eyes. Dude gets up to pay the bill. He has a MAGA cap on. Just about fell off my seat laughing.
September 7, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Omg. Just at Picnic Cafe, Te Whanganui a Tara, listening to some boomer age folks talking about the share and rolling my eyes. Dude gets up to pay the bill. He has a MAGA cap on. Just about fell off my seat laughing.
I know not everyone is a NZLP fan, but is something afoot?
Around late August, Kieran McAnulty called the PM a dud, in the House and said (paraphrasing) "you've only got a few months left"....Then in an email newsletter today, Hipkins says "we can't afford 3 more years. Labour are ready. Stay tuned"
Around late August, Kieran McAnulty called the PM a dud, in the House and said (paraphrasing) "you've only got a few months left"....Then in an email newsletter today, Hipkins says "we can't afford 3 more years. Labour are ready. Stay tuned"
September 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
I know not everyone is a NZLP fan, but is something afoot?
Around late August, Kieran McAnulty called the PM a dud, in the House and said (paraphrasing) "you've only got a few months left"....Then in an email newsletter today, Hipkins says "we can't afford 3 more years. Labour are ready. Stay tuned"
Around late August, Kieran McAnulty called the PM a dud, in the House and said (paraphrasing) "you've only got a few months left"....Then in an email newsletter today, Hipkins says "we can't afford 3 more years. Labour are ready. Stay tuned"
From @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social fb page.
September 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
From @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social fb page.
It's cool that Wellington libraries scrapped over due fines but I have had a book on reservation for ever and would very much like to pass my time in post operative recovery with my face in this book.
Can you please return it, if you've got it 😁
Can you please return it, if you've got it 😁
August 26, 2025 at 4:50 AM
It's cool that Wellington libraries scrapped over due fines but I have had a book on reservation for ever and would very much like to pass my time in post operative recovery with my face in this book.
Can you please return it, if you've got it 😁
Can you please return it, if you've got it 😁
Can I please ask if the tide is out at Plimmerton?
(11am).
Yesterday I went for my first walk since emergency surgery 9th July. I went to Motukaraka Point. Today I'd like another short flat walk by the sea.
This is joyous after a long time being indoors.
(11am).
Yesterday I went for my first walk since emergency surgery 9th July. I went to Motukaraka Point. Today I'd like another short flat walk by the sea.
This is joyous after a long time being indoors.
August 23, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Can I please ask if the tide is out at Plimmerton?
(11am).
Yesterday I went for my first walk since emergency surgery 9th July. I went to Motukaraka Point. Today I'd like another short flat walk by the sea.
This is joyous after a long time being indoors.
(11am).
Yesterday I went for my first walk since emergency surgery 9th July. I went to Motukaraka Point. Today I'd like another short flat walk by the sea.
This is joyous after a long time being indoors.
I just want to give one single example of an unprovoked personal attack I've received this week. This was in response to the fact that I am not a mother, by choice. This thread had 18 exchanges. The guy that set fire to my property for my activism is still before the court.
Step up men.
Step up men.
August 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM
I just want to give one single example of an unprovoked personal attack I've received this week. This was in response to the fact that I am not a mother, by choice. This thread had 18 exchanges. The guy that set fire to my property for my activism is still before the court.
Step up men.
Step up men.
Tonight's sunset with the Ohariu hills in the west.
With apologies to good photographers with good cameras.
With apologies to good photographers with good cameras.
August 22, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Tonight's sunset with the Ohariu hills in the west.
With apologies to good photographers with good cameras.
With apologies to good photographers with good cameras.
Sorry, I'm not from round here but I'm a bit weirded out that these guitars are "inspired by iconic gigs at the park".
They don't look very fun.
They don't look very fun.
August 20, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Sorry, I'm not from round here but I'm a bit weirded out that these guitars are "inspired by iconic gigs at the park".
They don't look very fun.
They don't look very fun.
Thank you for your reply (and your interesting post).
It made me think of Philip Arps and his 6 sons, as well as bizarre on line comments I have received from extremist men who feel they can berate me for choosing a child free life.
Here's a sample.
It made me think of Philip Arps and his 6 sons, as well as bizarre on line comments I have received from extremist men who feel they can berate me for choosing a child free life.
Here's a sample.
August 18, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Thank you for your reply (and your interesting post).
It made me think of Philip Arps and his 6 sons, as well as bizarre on line comments I have received from extremist men who feel they can berate me for choosing a child free life.
Here's a sample.
It made me think of Philip Arps and his 6 sons, as well as bizarre on line comments I have received from extremist men who feel they can berate me for choosing a child free life.
Here's a sample.
I can't take photos. The actual colour of the sunset tonight (northern Wellinton burbs) was more a saturated bright cerise. This shows up more orange.
But we do get beautiful sunsets in autumn and spring up on the hill. Taken from the deck.
But we do get beautiful sunsets in autumn and spring up on the hill. Taken from the deck.
August 16, 2025 at 6:48 AM
I can't take photos. The actual colour of the sunset tonight (northern Wellinton burbs) was more a saturated bright cerise. This shows up more orange.
But we do get beautiful sunsets in autumn and spring up on the hill. Taken from the deck.
But we do get beautiful sunsets in autumn and spring up on the hill. Taken from the deck.
When I read the RNZ article about Gun Nut McKee being influenced by the alcohol lobby, in my head I put guns and booze together and came up with Hunter S Thompson.
August 5, 2025 at 11:25 PM
When I read the RNZ article about Gun Nut McKee being influenced by the alcohol lobby, in my head I put guns and booze together and came up with Hunter S Thompson.