Melanie McKerchar
@chchtink.bsky.social
Poet, artist, chronically ill bene, feminist, garden witch, lover of sausage dogs, anarchy and jigsaw puzzles. Ice bath zealot
Happy National Poetry Day and happy birth day to Witch Body, launching at @spaceacademy.bsky.social tonight at 6pm. Get there early to ensure you don't miss out.
August 22, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Happy National Poetry Day and happy birth day to Witch Body, launching at @spaceacademy.bsky.social tonight at 6pm. Get there early to ensure you don't miss out.
A box of magic arrived today! Cannot wait to release her into the world at Space Academy on the Friday the 22nd at 6pm as part of National Poetry Day.
August 18, 2025 at 12:14 AM
A box of magic arrived today! Cannot wait to release her into the world at Space Academy on the Friday the 22nd at 6pm as part of National Poetry Day.
Next Friday my baby is released into the world in Ōtautahi at @spaceacademy.bsky.social
It's gonna be magical
It's gonna be magical
August 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Next Friday my baby is released into the world in Ōtautahi at @spaceacademy.bsky.social
It's gonna be magical
It's gonna be magical
This is the medicine this chronically ill babe needs. So excited to have @erikkennedy.com 's newest masterpiece in my greedy poetry mitts.
July 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This is the medicine this chronically ill babe needs. So excited to have @erikkennedy.com 's newest masterpiece in my greedy poetry mitts.
I'm so excited to reveal the cover of my upcoming collection with Sudden Valley Press. The artwork is by Tyler Kennedy-Stent. I feel so blessed to have worked with an artist who fully captured the heart of the collection. The collection is launching on National Poetry Day, 22 Aug at Space Academy.
June 16, 2025 at 4:55 AM
I'm so excited to reveal the cover of my upcoming collection with Sudden Valley Press. The artwork is by Tyler Kennedy-Stent. I feel so blessed to have worked with an artist who fully captured the heart of the collection. The collection is launching on National Poetry Day, 22 Aug at Space Academy.
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So excited for this!
June 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
So excited for this!
So. Much. This! ffs
Stop conflating being transgender with being sick
Stop conflating being transgender with being sick
This week, RNZ reported on a tragic death. In the process it perpetuated many harmful messages about young trans people....
thespinoff.co.nz
June 13, 2025 at 3:21 AM
So. Much. This! ffs
Last night I dreamed that I was able to go and take as many books as I wanted from the National Library's stock of book that are going to be destroyed. It was heaven
June 13, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Last night I dreamed that I was able to go and take as many books as I wanted from the National Library's stock of book that are going to be destroyed. It was heaven
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I think a big part of the reason some people love bikes and other people hate bikes is this shared understanding that the bicycle itself is a symbol of rebellion and anti-establishment independence.
June 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I think a big part of the reason some people love bikes and other people hate bikes is this shared understanding that the bicycle itself is a symbol of rebellion and anti-establishment independence.
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Garden of Earthly Delights
June 10, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Garden of Earthly Delights
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🚨 From Freedom Flotilla:
“Contact the Israeli embassy in your country immediately. Demand our volunteers are safe and unharmed. Call on your government to impose sanctions on Israel without delay”
Israeli Embassy NZ:
(04) 439 9500
Info@wellington.mfa.gov.il
MFAT:
Winston.Peters@parliament.govt.nz
“Contact the Israeli embassy in your country immediately. Demand our volunteers are safe and unharmed. Call on your government to impose sanctions on Israel without delay”
Israeli Embassy NZ:
(04) 439 9500
Info@wellington.mfa.gov.il
MFAT:
Winston.Peters@parliament.govt.nz
June 9, 2025 at 3:55 AM
🚨 From Freedom Flotilla:
“Contact the Israeli embassy in your country immediately. Demand our volunteers are safe and unharmed. Call on your government to impose sanctions on Israel without delay”
Israeli Embassy NZ:
(04) 439 9500
Info@wellington.mfa.gov.il
MFAT:
Winston.Peters@parliament.govt.nz
“Contact the Israeli embassy in your country immediately. Demand our volunteers are safe and unharmed. Call on your government to impose sanctions on Israel without delay”
Israeli Embassy NZ:
(04) 439 9500
Info@wellington.mfa.gov.il
MFAT:
Winston.Peters@parliament.govt.nz
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I won this as a prize for doing a smutty poem at a recent open mic. I'm looking forward to the naive charm of 2001.
June 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I won this as a prize for doing a smutty poem at a recent open mic. I'm looking forward to the naive charm of 2001.
For the sake of all the fucks, I am so tired.
Gotta love the Ministry for Culture and Heritage using what I strongly suspect is an AI generated image to advertise the fact they're looking for an image made by a human.
If only stock imagery of artists doing art existed...
If only stock imagery of artists doing art existed...
June 6, 2025 at 4:21 AM
For the sake of all the fucks, I am so tired.
Current vibes after inadvisably reading the news this evening
June 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Current vibes after inadvisably reading the news this evening
Exactly this. Characterising any cultural expression that he doesn't approve of as political shows not only racism, but is a very cynical attempt to silence oppressed voices. #alsofuckoffdickhead
It’s quite something to see an expression of culture and characterise it as “political branding”.
‘Bishop told Stuff that he was referring to the “overtly political branding on display.”’
#shutupdickhead
‘Bishop told Stuff that he was referring to the “overtly political branding on display.”’
#shutupdickhead
May 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Exactly this. Characterising any cultural expression that he doesn't approve of as political shows not only racism, but is a very cynical attempt to silence oppressed voices. #alsofuckoffdickhead
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Aotearoa has hit rock bottom with this shit. A Deputy Prime Monster who openly supports blatantly racist & anti-Kiwi rhetoric. In fact one who not only supports it but dreams it up & makes it law. Buckle up team, this will be one hell of an 18month ride. 🙄 #OneTermGovernment #nzpol #ToitūTeTiriti
May 31, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Aotearoa has hit rock bottom with this shit. A Deputy Prime Monster who openly supports blatantly racist & anti-Kiwi rhetoric. In fact one who not only supports it but dreams it up & makes it law. Buckle up team, this will be one hell of an 18month ride. 🙄 #OneTermGovernment #nzpol #ToitūTeTiriti
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Sir Erik Kennedy @erikkennedy.com. Eyeliner @disasteradio.bsky.social. The Covid Response by @hendysh.bsky.social. Polkinghorne by Steve Braunias.
Here are the new & upcoming NZ books I have my eyes on.
christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
#aotearoabooks #nzbooks #booksky
Here are the new & upcoming NZ books I have my eyes on.
christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
#aotearoabooks #nzbooks #booksky
May 30, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Sir Erik Kennedy @erikkennedy.com. Eyeliner @disasteradio.bsky.social. The Covid Response by @hendysh.bsky.social. Polkinghorne by Steve Braunias.
Here are the new & upcoming NZ books I have my eyes on.
christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
#aotearoabooks #nzbooks #booksky
Here are the new & upcoming NZ books I have my eyes on.
christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
#aotearoabooks #nzbooks #booksky
10 years ago I was still angry, and whimsical.
May 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
10 years ago I was still angry, and whimsical.
When your kitchen table is mainly vibes
May 29, 2025 at 11:38 AM
When your kitchen table is mainly vibes
My walker and I will be here tomorrow
May 8, 2025 at 3:51 AM
My walker and I will be here tomorrow
So excited to have 2 poems in Sunday Mornings at the River's upcoming anthology Capitalism is a Death Cult. www.sundaymorningsattheriver.com/about
April 30, 2025 at 3:41 AM
So excited to have 2 poems in Sunday Mornings at the River's upcoming anthology Capitalism is a Death Cult. www.sundaymorningsattheriver.com/about
A lovely day for editing with the love of your life
March 7, 2025 at 1:13 AM
A lovely day for editing with the love of your life