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Kim Tairi (ia/ahau/koe/she) Nā te mea he Māori ahau
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Selfies & left-leaning commentary with a sprinkling of te reo Māori | Kuia | Toitū te Tiriti | He uri ahau nō Waikato Tainui. Ko Ngāti Korokī Kahukura te hapū. | My views | https://thisnzlife.co.nz/a-home-drenched-in-colour-is-perfectly-suited-to-t
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Arty in high vis helping his Mum! #mokopuna
A backyard with newly built timber raised garden beds filled with dark soil. An adult in a white shirt works in one bed while a young child in an orange high-visibility vest sits in another. A large potted plant grows on the right, and a mature tree provides shade beyond the wooden fence.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 11, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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#secretsantaAoNZ Hints: I love handmade and upcycled. I am a crafter and maker: sewing, embroidery and crochet - mostly stitching. Love locally made especially indigenous 🖤🤍♥️ Proud intersectional indigenous wahine learning te reo Māori.
A Māori wāhine with glasses and a warm smile stands in a vibrant, plant-filled home space. She wears a denim jacket over a long tartan dress in dark green tones, with bright red sneakers. Behind her, pink floating shelves display ceramic mugs and decorative items. The walls feature colourful artwork including a bold geometric painting with faces in pink, yellow and blue. Lush indoor plants frame both sides of the image, and a mid-century style wooden cabinet sits among framed photographs and art pieces, creating a creative atmosphere.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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Today I did wear sunscreen and a hat whilst on the balcony reading! Weekend went very quickly! Pō mārie e te whip #kikorangi #KiaMāori
A Māori wāhine with long dark hair and a radiant smile looks directly at the camera. She wears distinctive bright red octagonal-framed glasses and a wide-brimmed bucket hat in bold black, pink, and golden yellow plaid. Her dress features a watercolour floral pattern in soft greens, purples, and yellows with botanical motifs. Tattoos are visible on her shoulder. She sits in front of a neutral slider doors, natural light illuminating her.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 9, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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Raumati is time for lots of sandwiches and salads so pickling onions in small batches.
A clear glass preserving jar sits on a light benchtop, containing thinly sliced red onions submerged in a pinkish-red pickling liquid. The jar shows condensation on its exterior, and the liquid inside has separated into layers, with the vibrant magenta-tinted brine where the onion slices float and a clearer amber liquid settled at the bottom. The metal screw-top lid is visible at the jar’s opening.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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I did go see art at nzsculptureonshore.co.nz lovely morning! Here is a selection that took my fancy.

Note to self - SUNSCREEN!
Illuminated sculptural column with white triangular geometric patterns on dark brown metal, standing in an industrial concrete space. Decorative panels with Māori geometric patterns frame the left side. Visitors view the installation in the background. Mixed media sculpture featuring a huia bird with distinctive curved beak perched atop a cylindrical base decorated with carved feather or leaf motifs in earthy tones, photographed against trees and blue sky. A whare sculpture with wooden frame and four blue glass or ceramic panels featuring relief designs of faces or figures, set on grass with harbour waters and visitors visible in the background.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Large turquoise sculpture of a standing astronaut figure on a white plinth labelled milarky, positioned on grass with white dome structures visible in the background under a blue sky.
November 8, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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Going to look at sculpture on the north shore #recovery #hysterectomy #KiaMāori
A Māori wāhine with glasses and a warm smile stands in a vibrant, plant-filled home space. She wears a denim jacket over a long tartan dress in dark green tones, with bright red sneakers. Behind her, pink floating shelves display ceramic mugs and decorative items. The walls feature colourful artwork including a bold geometric painting with faces in pink, yellow and blue. Lush indoor plants frame both sides of the image, and a mid-century style wooden cabinet sits among framed photographs and art pieces, creating a creative atmosphere.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Kawa (must dos) for me is making time after morning karakia and a kaputī to be tau and reflect. Today I read a bit and wrote in my pīwari journal - Everyday Māori is rā ia rā nā Hēmi Kelly.

If you give gifts for Kirihimete I recommend both 🖤🤍♥️ #ReoMāori #KiaMāori
Two books on a coral-orange table: a purple hardcover titled Everyday Māori Ia rā ia rā by Hēmi Kelly and a black hardcover titled Mana by Tame Iti with red lettering and a photograph of Tame Iti on the cover. A pink mug containing green tea sits on a decorative coaster beside an elegant pen with textured silver detailing and a dark blue barrel. A potted plant and red basket are visible in the background.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Enjoying the weather right now and drinking tea on the balcony. I hope your day and has sparkly bits. Mine was reading about Wai 262 www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz/en/news/ko-a... and Māori IP 🙌🏾
Tea cup and pot on a metal table outside
November 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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I love eggs #whare
Felt egg people and egg coaster
November 7, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Checking huarere for āpōpō! Pai ana! #bikeAKL #mahi #eke #commute #kikorangi
A cycling commute forecast for Auckland New Windsor showing afternoon temperatures of 22-23°C (Pretty hot) and tomorrow morning’s conditions improving from Pretty good at 6-7am to Lovely by 8-9am.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 5, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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I tunua tēnei kai e au. Ka kai ahau. Ka haere ahau ki te horohōroi ākuanei. Kua whakarite taku peke mō te mahi āpōpō! I moe iti ahau I te ahiahi KTK .
#ReoMāori #Recovery #Hysterectomy
Overhead view of a homemade rice bowl featuring pan-seared salmon with crispy skin, grilled asparagus spears, strips of dark nori seaweed, and sliced avocado, presented in a ceramic bowl on a clay-coloured table with pink chopsticks.
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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Mōrena e te whānau o #Kikorangi. Turned my alarm on. Back to campus tomorrow! Checked bike battery for eke to mahi.

Went out for a short hīkoi.

He rangi pīwari tēnei kei roto a Tāmaki Makaurau. E nōhia ana te parehua e au nāianei.

Count down to #SecretSantaAoNZ is on! #Recovery #Hysterectomy
This is Kim. She is a petite tattooed middle-aged Māori wāhine who is smiling and wearing glasses. She is sitting on her balcony.
November 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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I found my brayer which I am happy about but can’t remember why I was looking for it.

Three tiny lemons blew off the lemon tree. I hope the others hold on.

Did not nap today so in bed now and hope to drop off to sleep soon. Loving this weather for short walks.

Pō mārie x
This is Kim. She is a petite tattooed middle-aged Māori wāhine who is smiling. She is wearing sports gear including a cap and headphonesZm. She is standing outside by a hedge.
November 3, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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Back to work on Thursday. During my recovery I finished these two tui whakaniko:

Whare Tangata 1
Whare Tangata 2

They acknowledge the uterus as the whare tangata. Once home to my tuāhine with a divine connection to Papatūānuku.

#recovery #hysterectomy #Toi
Whare Tangata 1: A rectangular embroidered textile piece with a pink-coral base fabric. Features elaborate three-dimensional floral embroidery including a large red rose in the center, blue-gray flower clusters, and yellow and purple flowers. White lace trim and scattered sequins throughout. Wrapped yarn border in mixed colors - yellows, purples, blues, and pinks. Whare Tangata 2: An embroidered textile piece shaped like a womb. Pink and teal base fabric. Features a large purple-white leaf in the center, deep red flower, small yellow flowers, and gold glitter butterfly. Turquoise, yellow, and white sequins scattered throughout. Wrapped yarn border in purples, coral-pinks, and blues.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 3, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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When your fiancé is Irish and although you prefer women’s rugby, you sit down and watch the game cos he cooked a big breakfast and you can stitch and watch. #recovery #hysterectomy
Irish rugby team hugging in a change room.
November 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Mended #VisibleMending
Mended formerly stained hoodie. Yellow with words Yti or Waiti.
November 1, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Mending. Cut out the stains and adding tartan. #recovery #hysterectomy
Mending a lemon sweater with red thread and tartan
October 31, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Xav loves dressing up ♥️
5 year old dress as Stitch holding a ukulele
October 31, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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Moko helping ♥️
October 31, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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Beautiful day albeit a wee bit windy. Last full week of sick leave and back to mahi next week. Still tired. I hope I have more energy next week. #recovery #hysterectomy
A sunny balcony with two barrel chairs with grey cushions, potted plants, and a cream rug. A beige brick column and black railing frame the space, with white apartment buildings and blue sky visible beyond.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
October 31, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Here is a wider view
A vibrant home corner featuring a bright pink three-tiered wall shelf displaying colorful teapots and mugs. Lots of pot plants and a disco ball!
October 30, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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Feeling much better with every day. Back to work next week. Put these shelves up today. #hysterectomy #recovery
A bright pink three-tiered wall shelf displaying colorful teapots and mugs. Below are small vases with fresh flowers and decorative items. Colorful abstract artwork adorns the left wall, large houseplants frame the right side, and a vintage-style amplifier and Wharenui sit on the wooden counter.
October 30, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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I can throw away all my period pants in about 3 weeks ;) #hysterectomy #recovery #upside
Crochet uterus with smiley face
October 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Mōrena e te whānau, woke up feeling pretty good! Did some gentle yoga and now going for a hīkoi while I have the energy.

Nice to see some sunshine ♥️ #recovery #hysterectomy
A cosy, living room filled with natural light from three windows with honeycomb blinds. A flat-screen TV sits on a wooden media console flanked by colorful artwork, including a prominent painting of a figure in red above the TV. In the foreground is a mustard yellow velvet ottomans with a book on top, positioned on a gray area rug beside a cream-colored fluffy throw. A mid-century style wooden chair sits to the left. Multiple potted plants, including climbing vines and leafy plants, are placed throughout the space, adding greenery to the bright, personalised room.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
October 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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I went to the Louvre in 2017 and I did not steal anything or commit a crime except this photo!
A hand reaches toward the iconic glass Louvre Pyramid in Paris, using forced perspective to make it appear as if the fingers are pinching the top of the pyramid. The modern glass and metal pyramid structure stands prominently in the courtyard, with the historic Louvre Palace building visible in the background. Tourists gather around the pyramid’s base under a cloudy sky.
October 27, 2025 at 5:28 AM