Tonal Tomato
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I appreciate this graphic issued by the NZ Central Sikh Association in response to the Destiny racists for its inspiring message of anti-discrimination, mutual aid and unity across ethnic & faith communities, and also its subtle reminder that Sikhs are known badasses so why would you fuck with them.
![Poster featuring images of the Destiny Church members who disrupted the Sikh march on the weekend, Brian Tamaki, and historical & contemporary photos of Sikhs in the imperial and NZ military.
OUR RESPONSE AS THE NZ SIKH COMMUNITY
Sikh Community's contribution to New Zealand - 140 years of Service Defending New Zealand.
What [is] Brian Tamaki's Contribution to New Zealand?
HATE. DIVISION. FEAR.
[tick] Sikh soldiers fought alongside NZ forces in the World Wars who fought at Gallipoli, European fronts & Allied forces globally
[tick] Today, Sikhs proudly serve in the NZ Army, Air Forces & Police
SERVING HUMANITY
- 680,000+ people assisted with food parcels and community meals
- Supporting New Zealanders in times of need, crisis & hardship
BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES
- Standing for peace, equality and unity
- Serving all communities without discrimination
OUR IDENTITY
- Proud NZers & Proud Sikhs by Faith. We stand for love over hate, service over division, unity over fear.
UNITED COMMUNITIES OF AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
1. Our wider Māori whānau and Christian communities proudly stand with the Sikh community.
2. Muslim, Hindu, Samoan, Chinese, Asian and all ethnic communities stand together.
SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER AND BUILDING NEW ZEALAND TOGETHER
Issued by: NZ Central Sikh Association (nzcsa2022@gmail.com)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wdpjj5tlztbjxcematya2o5p/bafkreidux5y5skyocvhmuevwxnu4j37bfvsoooh52tgioq56c2a3mt6gx4@jpeg)
December 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I appreciate this graphic issued by the NZ Central Sikh Association in response to the Destiny racists for its inspiring message of anti-discrimination, mutual aid and unity across ethnic & faith communities, and also its subtle reminder that Sikhs are known badasses so why would you fuck with them.
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One day something will happen — a wedding, a graduation, a job promotion, Jake Paul getting knocked out, Andrew Tate getting knocked out the next day — and you’ll want the right outfit to celebrate. Buy that special outfit now, so you’re ready when that next unexpected moment arrives.
December 21, 2025 at 7:19 AM
One day something will happen — a wedding, a graduation, a job promotion, Jake Paul getting knocked out, Andrew Tate getting knocked out the next day — and you’ll want the right outfit to celebrate. Buy that special outfit now, so you’re ready when that next unexpected moment arrives.
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Congrats to Australia, this is really cool!
report.cervicalcancercontrol.org.au
report.cervicalcancercontrol.org.au
December 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Congrats to Australia, this is really cool!
report.cervicalcancercontrol.org.au
report.cervicalcancercontrol.org.au
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went pretty quickly from not doing military to doing specifically military contracts
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Rocket Lab wins huge US contract worth $1.7 billion for missile defence satellites system
Rocket Lab will deliver satellites designed for missile warning, to provide global detection and tracking of emerging threats, including of hypersonic systems.
www.stuff.co.nz
December 19, 2025 at 11:04 PM
went pretty quickly from not doing military to doing specifically military contracts
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
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Even though it’s unenforceable, as of today it is illegal to prescribe puberty blockers to a trans child in Aotearoa. We now know that the Ministry recommended against this, that no one asked for it, and no one thought it was a good idea except for cabinet. This ban is a stain on our history.
December 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Even though it’s unenforceable, as of today it is illegal to prescribe puberty blockers to a trans child in Aotearoa. We now know that the Ministry recommended against this, that no one asked for it, and no one thought it was a good idea except for cabinet. This ban is a stain on our history.
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I'm an "A.i." abolitionist.
No consumer-facing LLMs or generative "A.i." in anything.
Sure, machine learning in science and a few other limited applications is fine.
But consumer-facing LLMs and generative "A.i." that are based on theft, push disinfo, and can be manipulated by billionaires?
No.
No consumer-facing LLMs or generative "A.i." in anything.
Sure, machine learning in science and a few other limited applications is fine.
But consumer-facing LLMs and generative "A.i." that are based on theft, push disinfo, and can be manipulated by billionaires?
No.
July 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I'm an "A.i." abolitionist.
No consumer-facing LLMs or generative "A.i." in anything.
Sure, machine learning in science and a few other limited applications is fine.
But consumer-facing LLMs and generative "A.i." that are based on theft, push disinfo, and can be manipulated by billionaires?
No.
No consumer-facing LLMs or generative "A.i." in anything.
Sure, machine learning in science and a few other limited applications is fine.
But consumer-facing LLMs and generative "A.i." that are based on theft, push disinfo, and can be manipulated by billionaires?
No.
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I love my two blackout drunk Minnesota sons
December 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I love my two blackout drunk Minnesota sons
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McSkimming gets 9 months home detention. Oh and a discount for a guilty plea, remorse and "previous good character" which, come the fuck on now.
December 17, 2025 at 2:16 AM
McSkimming gets 9 months home detention. Oh and a discount for a guilty plea, remorse and "previous good character" which, come the fuck on now.
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When one girl finished her run in their flight simulator: “The smile on her face was huge. She stepped away and said she wanted to be the first Māori wahine in space."
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/17-12-2...
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/17-12-2...
How a Māori-led space centre is rethinking Aotearoa’s place in the sky
'Going to space is not just a rite of passage, it comes with a huge responsibility to ensure that it’s looked after because our lives depend on it.'
thespinoff.co.nz
December 16, 2025 at 11:56 PM
When one girl finished her run in their flight simulator: “The smile on her face was huge. She stepped away and said she wanted to be the first Māori wahine in space."
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/17-12-2...
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/17-12-2...
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Bsky might me the last place where I can safely post my art without trolls accusing me of using AI in the comments.
Probably because hardly anyone comments, but...so far, so good 😅
Probably because hardly anyone comments, but...so far, so good 😅
December 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Bsky might me the last place where I can safely post my art without trolls accusing me of using AI in the comments.
Probably because hardly anyone comments, but...so far, so good 😅
Probably because hardly anyone comments, but...so far, so good 😅
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the average person swallows around eight Santas in their sleep every year
December 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
the average person swallows around eight Santas in their sleep every year
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we can kill them all if we just work together and ✨believe💫
December 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
we can kill them all if we just work together and ✨believe💫
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Chris Hipkins is correct, if all you want is a change of government, you can vote for Labour
But if you want a *meaningful* change of government .......
But if you want a *meaningful* change of government .......
December 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Chris Hipkins is correct, if all you want is a change of government, you can vote for Labour
But if you want a *meaningful* change of government .......
But if you want a *meaningful* change of government .......
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I think this is possibly the first time anyone has been described as "life of the party" and "God fearing" in the same sentence
December 14, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I think this is possibly the first time anyone has been described as "life of the party" and "God fearing" in the same sentence
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THEY DID THE MEME
THEY DID THE FUCKIN MEME
THEY DID THE FUCKIN MEME
December 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
THEY DID THE MEME
THEY DID THE FUCKIN MEME
THEY DID THE FUCKIN MEME
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December 13, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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everyone uses AI to find out who is gay or who is hireable or whatever but why hasn't anyone ever used AI to figure out which fascist has the world's most punchable face?
December 13, 2025 at 5:51 AM
everyone uses AI to find out who is gay or who is hireable or whatever but why hasn't anyone ever used AI to figure out which fascist has the world's most punchable face?
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If you're in Ōtautahi, or will be in Ōtautahi sometime before April, go to the art gallery to see Unutai E! Unutai E! Kai Tahu and Anne Noble present images of Te Waipounamu's waterways as part of Kai Tahu's high court freshwater claim. The kōrero on these walls is like nothing else.
December 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
If you're in Ōtautahi, or will be in Ōtautahi sometime before April, go to the art gallery to see Unutai E! Unutai E! Kai Tahu and Anne Noble present images of Te Waipounamu's waterways as part of Kai Tahu's high court freshwater claim. The kōrero on these walls is like nothing else.
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Hell yeah, crime is now legal.
December 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Hell yeah, crime is now legal.
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I’M LOSING MY SHIT THIS IS SO FUNNY
December 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I’M LOSING MY SHIT THIS IS SO FUNNY
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morning coffee that smells so good, you flirt with the cup as you sip
December 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
morning coffee that smells so good, you flirt with the cup as you sip
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If we ban social media for U16's, who will Bishop and Seymour have left to interact with?
December 8, 2025 at 4:05 AM
If we ban social media for U16's, who will Bishop and Seymour have left to interact with?
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I dunno man the concept of actually owning something you pay for must be like a drug if you're under 30
Why do Gen Z have a growing appetite for retro tech?
Why do Gen Z have a growing appetite for retro tech?
Gen Z are going retro, with studies showing a resurgence in people buying tech in the modern age that can be dated back decades.
www.bbc.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I dunno man the concept of actually owning something you pay for must be like a drug if you're under 30