Ronnie
@ronnie-anz.bsky.social
Aotearoa, Tangati Tiriti, Pākehā (Irish, Scottish, English) LGBTQIA+ she/her. I plant things & most times they grow.
Dear #SecretSantaAoNZ - lucky me to have you! Some thoughts - first, stay within your budget. I'm charmed by second hand finds, I enjoy the garden, tea & coffee. I'm not crafty but appreciate those who are & do enjoy a bit of kiwiana. Whatever you do I hope you have fun!
November 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Dear #SecretSantaAoNZ - lucky me to have you! Some thoughts - first, stay within your budget. I'm charmed by second hand finds, I enjoy the garden, tea & coffee. I'm not crafty but appreciate those who are & do enjoy a bit of kiwiana. Whatever you do I hope you have fun!
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PATHA's statement has been published: patha.nz/news
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM
PATHA's statement has been published: patha.nz/news
So this guy's on bsky - probably has been for ages and I'm only just realising. I don't want to see his stuff or engage with his lot - I much prefer the relative calm of this place rather than the other one. If you're like me, might be one for your mute or block list #kikorangi
November 16, 2025 at 10:37 AM
So this guy's on bsky - probably has been for ages and I'm only just realising. I don't want to see his stuff or engage with his lot - I much prefer the relative calm of this place rather than the other one. If you're like me, might be one for your mute or block list #kikorangi
I’d asked my partner if she’d like to see Prime Minister with me & she declined. After I’d been to the theatre & sharing with sis how I’d found it partner was all “but we were to go together!?” Turns out she thought I was off to see Sir Humphrey Appleby rather than Dame Jacinda Ardern.
A reminder that polls are only as good as their questions (also sampling protocol and timing but you get the idea):
Yes Prime Minister - Sir Humphrey shows poll rigging
YouTube video by British Comedy
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November 15, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I’d asked my partner if she’d like to see Prime Minister with me & she declined. After I’d been to the theatre & sharing with sis how I’d found it partner was all “but we were to go together!?” Turns out she thought I was off to see Sir Humphrey Appleby rather than Dame Jacinda Ardern.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign - for all the coalition of cruelty throws at us, we will push back: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/pr...
Protect Te Tiriti in Education
Aotearoa should be a place where everyone, regardless of their background, is respected and part of a vibrant connected community. Where everyone feels a sense of belonging and knows their children wi...
our.actionstation.org.nz
November 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign - for all the coalition of cruelty throws at us, we will push back: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/pr...
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Is it fair if an adult taken into state care as a child and abused, subsequently falls into crime, should be denied an apology and compensation for the abuse as if the crimes erased their history?
If you think No then submit on the Bill by Wed 26 Nov!
#NZpol
www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak...
If you think No then submit on the Bill by Wed 26 Nov!
#NZpol
www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak...
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www3.parliament.nz
November 10, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Is it fair if an adult taken into state care as a child and abused, subsequently falls into crime, should be denied an apology and compensation for the abuse as if the crimes erased their history?
If you think No then submit on the Bill by Wed 26 Nov!
#NZpol
www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak...
If you think No then submit on the Bill by Wed 26 Nov!
#NZpol
www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak...
Great to see Labour and CGT as the number 1 story on One News. More of this - push the coalition of cruelty off the front page with positive policy alternatives. #nzpol
October 28, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Great to see Labour and CGT as the number 1 story on One News. More of this - push the coalition of cruelty off the front page with positive policy alternatives. #nzpol
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Pre-orders are open until October 30th so you've still got a wee window to purchase one for your green fingered friends or your Mum. I'll even mail it for you with a wee note! Job done! 🌱🇳🇿🎨
jenniferduval-smith.com/shop/botanic...
jenniferduval-smith.com/shop/botanic...
PRE-ORDER Botanical Art Calendar 2026 — Jennifer Duval-Smith
PREORDER by 30 October for NZ delivery mid November 2025 Reconnect With Nature 2026 is nearly here! This 12-month botanical calendar showcases prints from my original watercolour paintings. Each m...
jenniferduval-smith.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Pre-orders are open until October 30th so you've still got a wee window to purchase one for your green fingered friends or your Mum. I'll even mail it for you with a wee note! Job done! 🌱🇳🇿🎨
jenniferduval-smith.com/shop/botanic...
jenniferduval-smith.com/shop/botanic...
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Recommend: without comment. www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
The mysterious unravelling of a high-profile transparency project
Key donor silent as the Integrity Institute deregisters and its lobbying register disappears.
www.thepost.co.nz
October 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Recommend: without comment. www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
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📣 Germany's close to reversing its opposition to mass surveillance & private message scanning, & backing the Chat Control bill. This could end private comms-& Signal-in the EU.
Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.
Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.
We are alarmed by reports that Germany is on the verge of a catastrophic about-face, reversing its longstanding and principled opposition to the EU’s Chat Control proposal which, if passed, could spell the end of the right to privacy in Europe. signal.org/blog/pdfs/ge...
signal.org
October 6, 2025 at 6:46 AM
📣 Germany's close to reversing its opposition to mass surveillance & private message scanning, & backing the Chat Control bill. This could end private comms-& Signal-in the EU.
Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.
Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.
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“For those of us who’ve been pressured to assimilate into Pākehā culture, it’s tempting to think that assimilating into Māori culture is respectful. But this is not what’s being asked of us.” — Mengzhu Fu.
We all have a stake in the future of this place | E-Tangata
“For those of us who’ve been pressured to assimilate into Pākehā culture, it’s tempting to think that assimilating into Māori culture is respectful. But this is not what’s being asked of us.” — Mengzh...
e-tangata.co.nz
October 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
“For those of us who’ve been pressured to assimilate into Pākehā culture, it’s tempting to think that assimilating into Māori culture is respectful. But this is not what’s being asked of us.” — Mengzhu Fu.
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Simeon Brown is funding private equity telehealth companies up to ~4.5 times ($65/appt) more than community GPs. These same companies e.g. Tend Health are then charging Kiwis $80-100 for a call. #kiwi
September 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Simeon Brown is funding private equity telehealth companies up to ~4.5 times ($65/appt) more than community GPs. These same companies e.g. Tend Health are then charging Kiwis $80-100 for a call. #kiwi
Home with a migraine today. Pain has gone but can still feel it. Channeling the need to keep hands busy by cleaning, servicing & sharpening my secateurs. A task I do a lot less often than I should. Surprisingly meditative. #nzgarden 🌱
September 22, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Home with a migraine today. Pain has gone but can still feel it. Channeling the need to keep hands busy by cleaning, servicing & sharpening my secateurs. A task I do a lot less often than I should. Surprisingly meditative. #nzgarden 🌱
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Well done Ozone Coffee #tewikiotereomaori
September 16, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Well done Ozone Coffee #tewikiotereomaori
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If you’re not from NZ, saw viral videos of that haka at London’s Nazi rally yesterday, and were very confused by what you saw, check this out so I don’t have to explain a million times over the next few days how Brian Tamaki and his cult aren’t representative of all Māori. Kei te tino ngenge ahau.
Weaponising the haka: Destiny Church’s protest is cultural theft, not free speech
When Māori culture is being used to push a hateful agenda, we need to call it what it is.
thespinoff.co.nz
September 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM
If you’re not from NZ, saw viral videos of that haka at London’s Nazi rally yesterday, and were very confused by what you saw, check this out so I don’t have to explain a million times over the next few days how Brian Tamaki and his cult aren’t representative of all Māori. Kei te tino ngenge ahau.
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Ahiahi mārie Kāpiti, today's a great day to vote to keep our Māori Ward on Kāpiti Coast District Council and Māori Constituency on Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Remember to tick both boxes when you fill out your voting papers - the GWRC box is on the back page!
Remember to tick both boxes when you fill out your voting papers - the GWRC box is on the back page!
September 14, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Ahiahi mārie Kāpiti, today's a great day to vote to keep our Māori Ward on Kāpiti Coast District Council and Māori Constituency on Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Remember to tick both boxes when you fill out your voting papers - the GWRC box is on the back page!
Remember to tick both boxes when you fill out your voting papers - the GWRC box is on the back page!
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Our volunteers are out and about across Pōneke and Te Awa Kairangi at local markets, community events, and election information evenings to encourage everyone to Keep Māori Wards!
August 24, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Our volunteers are out and about across Pōneke and Te Awa Kairangi at local markets, community events, and election information evenings to encourage everyone to Keep Māori Wards!
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“This weekend, Pātaka Art+Museum in Porirua opens Not One More Acre: Remembering the 1975 Land March, marking 50 years since Dame Whina Cooper and Te Rōpū o te Matakite led a historic protest against the loss of Māori lan”
The Call That Still Echoes 50 Years On #nzpol
The Call That Still Echoes 50 Years On #nzpol
The Call That Still Echoes 50 Years On
waateanews.com
August 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
“This weekend, Pātaka Art+Museum in Porirua opens Not One More Acre: Remembering the 1975 Land March, marking 50 years since Dame Whina Cooper and Te Rōpū o te Matakite led a historic protest against the loss of Māori lan”
The Call That Still Echoes 50 Years On #nzpol
The Call That Still Echoes 50 Years On #nzpol
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I'm worried about Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill as it paves the way for a privatisation of our health system. I don't want a system here as in USA. Submissions close on Monday night. I've made a brief submission which I'm happy to share. Those with the same fears as me need to mobilise.
August 15, 2025 at 6:37 AM
I'm worried about Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill as it paves the way for a privatisation of our health system. I don't want a system here as in USA. Submissions close on Monday night. I've made a brief submission which I'm happy to share. Those with the same fears as me need to mobilise.
