Kaimātai
@kaimatai.bsky.social
Conservationist, lover of nature and photography. Enjoys craft beer. Cyclist 🚴♂️. Vegan. Atheist. Likes secular liberal democracy. Ngāti Kahungunu.
www.nznaturephotos.co.nz
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'My mana reignited': Attendees leave world's largest indigenous education conference feeling inspired
'My mana reignited': Attendees leave world's largest indigenous education conference feeling inspired
The conference, which closed on Thursday, brought together more than 3000 attendees from around the globe to Auckland.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
'My mana reignited': Attendees leave world's largest indigenous education conference feeling inspired
A view of one of the streets in my village. It's very green.
November 21, 2025 at 12:26 AM
A view of one of the streets in my village. It's very green.
Lots of sunshine today. This augurs well for the solar panel install next week.
November 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Lots of sunshine today. This augurs well for the solar panel install next week.
Working from home today...so prepped a vegan minestrone soup for the Instant Pot.
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Working from home today...so prepped a vegan minestrone soup for the Instant Pot.
Wednesday morning...it's still raining ☹️
November 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Wednesday morning...it's still raining ☹️
Tuesday morning and I'm still not warming up to the idea that I'm at work.
November 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Tuesday morning and I'm still not warming up to the idea that I'm at work.
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With current pledges, the world's on track for 2.6°C of warming in 2100 compared to preindustrial levels.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
With current pledges, the world's on track for 2.6°C of warming in 2100 compared to preindustrial levels.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
Thought I'd check my weight after a break from weigh ins and calorie counting. I know I'm eating more.
Weight was 63.7 kg. A bit lower than I expected but still within my desired range.
I think I've picked up some good habits.
Weight was 63.7 kg. A bit lower than I expected but still within my desired range.
I think I've picked up some good habits.
November 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Thought I'd check my weight after a break from weigh ins and calorie counting. I know I'm eating more.
Weight was 63.7 kg. A bit lower than I expected but still within my desired range.
I think I've picked up some good habits.
Weight was 63.7 kg. A bit lower than I expected but still within my desired range.
I think I've picked up some good habits.
Tonight's vegan dinner - a Toor dal with extras (chili 🌶️, capsicum/bell pepper, potato and spinach). A well rounded, spicy delicious meal.
#vegan
#vegan
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Tonight's vegan dinner - a Toor dal with extras (chili 🌶️, capsicum/bell pepper, potato and spinach). A well rounded, spicy delicious meal.
#vegan
#vegan
Saw someone I hadn't seen in a couple of months today.
Her first comment was "You've lost weight!" followed by "You need to eat more food!"
Her first comment was "You've lost weight!" followed by "You need to eat more food!"
November 12, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Saw someone I hadn't seen in a couple of months today.
Her first comment was "You've lost weight!" followed by "You need to eat more food!"
Her first comment was "You've lost weight!" followed by "You need to eat more food!"
Phone pic from this morning's walk. The estuary by our village. It's a lovely late Spring day.
November 6, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Phone pic from this morning's walk. The estuary by our village. It's a lovely late Spring day.
So, in a small victory for conservation, there's now 1 less possum in our neighborhood.
The trap in our ngahere caught and killed a monster possum last night.
The trap in our ngahere caught and killed a monster possum last night.
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
So, in a small victory for conservation, there's now 1 less possum in our neighborhood.
The trap in our ngahere caught and killed a monster possum last night.
The trap in our ngahere caught and killed a monster possum last night.
Well my blood test results came in today. Dr threw every test she could think of at me. And everything- Vitamin B12, cholesterol, iron etc is where it should be. I'm not ingesting too much sodium, potassium is high.
So it looks like I'm doing things right on that front.
So it looks like I'm doing things right on that front.
November 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Well my blood test results came in today. Dr threw every test she could think of at me. And everything- Vitamin B12, cholesterol, iron etc is where it should be. I'm not ingesting too much sodium, potassium is high.
So it looks like I'm doing things right on that front.
So it looks like I'm doing things right on that front.
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Love that these 30-40million year old limestone rocks look like they're a Dr Who creature waiting for a poor unsuspecting human to accidentally stand on them & turn to stone.
Kura Tāwhiti Castle Hill, Canterbury NZ
#Nikon #GreatNZRoadie
Kura Tāwhiti Castle Hill, Canterbury NZ
#Nikon #GreatNZRoadie
October 31, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Love that these 30-40million year old limestone rocks look like they're a Dr Who creature waiting for a poor unsuspecting human to accidentally stand on them & turn to stone.
Kura Tāwhiti Castle Hill, Canterbury NZ
#Nikon #GreatNZRoadie
Kura Tāwhiti Castle Hill, Canterbury NZ
#Nikon #GreatNZRoadie
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#NZ There’s a national immunisation week starting on Monday aims to raise vaccination rates
For measles we need a 95% coverage. Currently it’s
- 76.4% of all 2-year-olds
- 70.4% of Pacific 2-year-olds
- 63.3% of Māori toddlers
- 1 in 3 kids who catch it are hospitalised. Some will have brain damage
For measles we need a 95% coverage. Currently it’s
- 76.4% of all 2-year-olds
- 70.4% of Pacific 2-year-olds
- 63.3% of Māori toddlers
- 1 in 3 kids who catch it are hospitalised. Some will have brain damage
What you should know ahead of Measles Immunisation Week – Expert Reaction
What you should know ahead of Measles Immunisation Week - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
With measles spreading in the community and vaccination coverage too low to stop it, a national immunisation week starting on Monday aims to raise vaccination rates. Immunisation coverage of 95% is...
www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
October 30, 2025 at 7:26 AM
#NZ There’s a national immunisation week starting on Monday aims to raise vaccination rates
For measles we need a 95% coverage. Currently it’s
- 76.4% of all 2-year-olds
- 70.4% of Pacific 2-year-olds
- 63.3% of Māori toddlers
- 1 in 3 kids who catch it are hospitalised. Some will have brain damage
For measles we need a 95% coverage. Currently it’s
- 76.4% of all 2-year-olds
- 70.4% of Pacific 2-year-olds
- 63.3% of Māori toddlers
- 1 in 3 kids who catch it are hospitalised. Some will have brain damage
Another bonus of the trip to China was being able to buy a proper tea knife (pictured with some Pu'er tea).
Being a long time visitor to China, I have an appreciation for the many variants of Chinese tea.
Being a long time visitor to China, I have an appreciation for the many variants of Chinese tea.
October 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Another bonus of the trip to China was being able to buy a proper tea knife (pictured with some Pu'er tea).
Being a long time visitor to China, I have an appreciation for the many variants of Chinese tea.
Being a long time visitor to China, I have an appreciation for the many variants of Chinese tea.
In my recent trip to China (for work), I did get to visit the Qin Terracotta Warriors. A very different experience to 2008, when there were no crowds. This time the gallery was packed with people, all jostling for a look at the soldiers. It's still as amazing as ever #photography #China
October 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In my recent trip to China (for work), I did get to visit the Qin Terracotta Warriors. A very different experience to 2008, when there were no crowds. This time the gallery was packed with people, all jostling for a look at the soldiers. It's still as amazing as ever #photography #China
The home solar system takes another step forward. It'll be installed in late November. In time for summer 🙂
In contrast to many NZ households, we use a steady monthly amount of electricity. The normal Winter jump, is curbed by the use of a wood firebox for heating.
In contrast to many NZ households, we use a steady monthly amount of electricity. The normal Winter jump, is curbed by the use of a wood firebox for heating.
October 28, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The home solar system takes another step forward. It'll be installed in late November. In time for summer 🙂
In contrast to many NZ households, we use a steady monthly amount of electricity. The normal Winter jump, is curbed by the use of a wood firebox for heating.
In contrast to many NZ households, we use a steady monthly amount of electricity. The normal Winter jump, is curbed by the use of a wood firebox for heating.
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Saying we need to focus more on economics and less on climate change is just saying you don't understand either.
October 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Saying we need to focus more on economics and less on climate change is just saying you don't understand either.
Back in NZ (at baggage claim). It was a packed flight so I'm expecting a wait
October 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Back in NZ (at baggage claim). It was a packed flight so I'm expecting a wait
Just waiting for the plane now, to begin boarding. Over half an hour to go.
Hopefully the flight home won't be as "eventful" as the flight over!
Hopefully the flight home won't be as "eventful" as the flight over!
October 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Just waiting for the plane now, to begin boarding. Over half an hour to go.
Hopefully the flight home won't be as "eventful" as the flight over!
Hopefully the flight home won't be as "eventful" as the flight over!
We've landed in Guangzhou. So on to the international transfers and another lengthy security check...
October 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
We've landed in Guangzhou. So on to the international transfers and another lengthy security check...
The trek home has begun. I've cleared security at Xi'an airport with plenty of time to relax.
Next stop is Guangzhou
Next stop is Guangzhou
October 26, 2025 at 7:56 AM
The trek home has begun. I've cleared security at Xi'an airport with plenty of time to relax.
Next stop is Guangzhou
Next stop is Guangzhou
It's morning in Xi'an and it has finally stopped raining. For the day I'm leaving 😔
The view from my Hotel balcony
The view from my Hotel balcony
October 26, 2025 at 1:17 AM
It's morning in Xi'an and it has finally stopped raining. For the day I'm leaving 😔
The view from my Hotel balcony
The view from my Hotel balcony
Last day in Xi'an. Luggage packed. Going to spend some of the day exploring and then, head to airport in mid-afternoon 🙂
October 26, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Last day in Xi'an. Luggage packed. Going to spend some of the day exploring and then, head to airport in mid-afternoon 🙂