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Climate, conservation, cupcakes.
IT’S HERE
#SecretSantaAoNZ
December 9, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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I think it's really telling that there's never been a hot person who's into AI
December 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
We made a 'tree' out of a pallet one year, so we use this if we feel like decorating. We are pretty low key in terms of xmas decorating though #SecretSantaAoNZ
Been a couple of days since we had a question, and this one is pretty important, #SecretSantaAoNZ
December 1, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Think I covered in the other food post but here we go - Coffee (espresso grind), fancy soda syrups, no alcohol please. Related, I am always open to new coffee mugs! #SecretSantaAoNZ
Some people have already covered this in other posts, but for the Santas that need to know specifically.
What are your go-to-drinks? Your tasty beverages FOR MORALE?
#SecretSantaAoNZ
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 snacks

BBQ shapes
4 different types of chips
🤷
Introduce yourself with 5 snacks

Gherkin from the jar
Handful of nuts
Random fridge thing
End bit of cake
Carrot
November 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Honestly all of them, lol. Have two cats but also love dogs, birds (esp NZ native manu), have a soft spot for wombats and goats. #SecretSantaAoNZ
A new question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
November 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I like a pretty broad range of music, but my heart lies in the 90s - alternative, punk, dance, folk (and even the odd boyband). Dystopian and post-apocalyptic books/tv/movies are my jam. #SecretSantaAoNZ
A new question for today #SecretSantaAoNZ
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
November 24, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I have 2 cats and they fucking love nip #SecretSantaAoNZ
Hi #SecretSantaAoNZ Santas! If your giftee likes cats, I'm willing to label your outer packaging as "from Santa" and send direct. I can gift-wrap it and include short notes or print a letter from you.

Just reply to your confirmation email and let me know. 15% off til 30 Nov!

#nzpets
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November 23, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I've had some rad secondhand and homemade gifts over the years! #SecretSantaAoNZ
Upping this for #SecretSantaAoNZ
I know things are tight for a lot of Santas this year, it is the thought not $$ that truly matters. I speak for many when I say please do not stress or overspend.
And if you struggle please reach out to the team.
For #SecretSantaAoNZ I would like to say that crafted, second-hand etc is wonderful.
If you are struggling, a copy of your favourite book, a poem that moved your soul, or an album that changed your life, I'd love to know the things that mean the most to you.
Remember it is the thought not the $$
November 20, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Earrings, earrings, and more earrings. Pierced ears, the bigger the better tbh. Will dig out a photo of my current collection! #SecretSantaAoNZ
Going to move this question for #SecretSantaAoNZ forward a few days since it's come up.
What jewellery do you wear? Necklaces? Bracelets? Clip-ons or pierced earrings? Rings? Anklets? Arm bands? Gold? Silver? Pewter? Copper? Or plastic like Hoggle?
November 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I'm vegan, more of a fan of savoury snacks but do like a bit of chocolate sometimes. I don't drink alcohol but love coffee (espresso grind) and like fancy soda syrups #SecretSantaAoNZ
Time for another question #SecretSantaAoNZ
What are your favourite foods? Least favourite? What can't you eat? What are your go to foods FOR MORALE?
Quote or reply with your answers.
November 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Look, things are all a bit shit right now so I'm doing double duty by cheering myself up with pretty colourful things AND supporting rad local artists.
*slappy bird feet noises* The May TPG Sticker Club sticker has arrived, it's THE BABA YAGA HOUSE *stomp stomp stomp*

Snag this studio-made holo sticker before end of May by signing up to the Trash Panda Gang Sticker Club: pepperraccoon.com/collections/...

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May 22, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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if you do a bunch of stuff one day, you cannot really be expected to do a bunch of stuff the following day as well
May 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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If you’re against all this anti trans bullshit, you need to speak out. Do it for the kids. So many trans kids frightened right now.

Some of them will have loving families, some will not.

I think they need to hear your voices. I think that’s important.

Just a challenge x
April 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Fat Queers Eating Cake as part of @wellingtonpride.bsky.social is tomorrow! Here's what to do
1. Register www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/fat-que...
2. Take a RAT
3. Bring kai if you're able
4. Eat & relax with your community
5. Get your portrait sketched, if you want, by the Creative Itch Collective
March 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Fuck yes got my @pepperraccoon.bsky.social order today
May 16, 2024 at 7:36 AM
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Someone tagged me into this as, in Drach's absence, the person on BlueSky most likely to know (without guessing) how navies handled cat poo. I am VERY offended.

But they're also right. 😆 Indeed Drach/Dr Alex and I were comparing notes on this back in November.

So thread: How cats shat on ships /1
Bad news: I wrote to the Museum of Maritime Pets in Maine to ask how cat poops and pee were handled on ships before litter was invented. They didn't know! But they're very curious, too, and want me to keep them updated. We can all make educated guesses but I want to see what actual records say.
December 23, 2023 at 10:23 AM
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Aries: Like an ugly Christmas sweater, you are both a gift and a curse.
December 22, 2023 at 6:05 PM
Who has two thumbs and their car stolen today? THIS FUCKING GUY 😡
November 14, 2023 at 8:05 AM
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☠️☠️☠️ THE SKULLS OF YOUR ENEMIES ☠️☠️☠️
Or, you know, just cool skulls, whatever, no big deal, don't ask where I got them idk.

I'm gearing up for the holiday season and if you have a pal with that sweet death aesthetic, here's the goooods. pepperraccoon.com
November 13, 2023 at 10:22 PM
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“David (Seymour) isn’t a historian, lawyer or reo expert. When I interviewed him before the election, he refused to name any iwi leader, academic or activist who has advised him. But without a hint of irony, he takes it upon himself to define Te Tiriti.” e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...
Moana Maniapoto: Words matter | E-Tangata
“Reverting to the articles of Te Tiriti is something a lot of people might prefer over the rather anaemic Treaty principles because it would definitely get New Zealand ‘back on track’.” — Mo...
e-tangata.co.nz
November 11, 2023 at 10:01 PM
7 with a touch of 4
✨ choose your fighter ✨
November 7, 2023 at 4:35 AM