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Raine Hananui
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Kāi Tahu ecology and environmental science graduate passionate about Aotearoa ecosystems and species, and the interface between mātauraka Māori and Western science. I think lizards are pretty neat 🦎
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I was pleasantly surprised to see the Spirit of New Zealand when I was enjoying the Wellington on a good day weather on the waterfront.
A photo of a tall ship, the Spirit of New Zealand, moving under power near the waterfront in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington Harbour. A photo of a tall ship, the Spirit of New Zealand, moving under power away from the viewer on the waterfront in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington Harbour.
December 13, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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Well. That's...great
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November 25, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Had a great time at Ōtari-Wilton's bush on Saturday learning tips & tricks for better predator control from Cam Speedy as part of the Predator Free Wellington Regional Hui, run by Predator Free NZ Trust
November 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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My WfH buddy is too small to lock me in 😂
A photo of a long haired chihuahua nestled in blankets
October 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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I zoomed in and burst out laughing 🐕‍🦺
A zoomed in screenshot of OP's photo focusing on the very focused dog staring at the food
September 28, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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For Bird of the Year 2025 I'm voting for weka, clever, curious, and beautiful manu highly valued by my tīpuna who would travel to the interior of Te Waipounamu and stay for months to gather them for kai, feathers, and oil. #boty
A photo of a weka in Te Rua o te Moko/Fiordland, taken by the original poster A photo of a weka in Te Rua o te Moko/Fiordland, taken by the original poster A photo of a weka in Te Rua o te Moko/Fiordland, taken by the original poster A photo of a weka in Punakaiki, taken by the original poster
September 27, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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I know these hot chocolate tins can't go into kerbside recycling in Wellington, but is there any place I can take them for recycling rather than sending to the landfill? They're made of metal and cardboard
September 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Is the writer of the Zealandia Member Newsletter okay? 🤣
An email from Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne with the subject line reading, "Dear Member, do you still love us? pleading face emoji" A screenshot of the Member's Newsletter email, with the following sentences highlighted by the Bluesky poster: "Read on for all the amazing stories. Please. My job depends on it."
August 29, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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My @pepperraccoon.com enamel pin collection is growing, and now I have a very cool PR banner to display them on!
A photo of a Pepper Raccoon Par Avain felt banner with eleven enamel pins placed on it. All but a cosmic rainbow cat pin are pins of native Aotearoa species A photo of a Pepper Raccoon Par Avain felt banner with eleven enamel pins placed on it. All but a cosmic rainbow cat pin are pins of native Aotearoa species
June 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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Very excited to finally get a copy of Geckos and Skinks: The Remarkable Lizards of Aotearoa by Anna Yeoman!
A photograph of the book Geckos and Skinks: The Remarkable Lizards of Aotearoa by Anna Yeoman. The front cover of the book is dominated by a photograph of a beautiful bright green jewelled gecko.
May 20, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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Is this a joke? Low price?
A screenshot of the Woolworths New Zealand app showing Woolworths brand 2 litre milk being sold for $4.43. The listing for the milk is prominently labelled with a "low price" banner.
April 30, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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The resilience of alpine vegetation never ceases to astound me. This photo was taken on Mt Ruapehu end of Aug 2024
A photo of alpine vegetation and snow amongst volcanic rocks, taken on Mt Ruapehu
April 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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April 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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I love visiting the local tuna
A tuna A.K.A. New Zealand longfin eel swimming in a stream highlighted by torch A tuna A.K.A. New Zealand longfin eel swimming in a stream highlighted by a torch. The tuna has a pale underside. A tuna A.K.A. New Zealand longfin eel resting in a stream highlighted by a torch.
March 7, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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Thinking again about this bold karoro at Curio Bay that would inspect everyone (and their cars) who went into the Curioscape building
A karoro, a large black-backed gull, standing on a concrete wall looking at the camera
January 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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December 26, 2024 at 9:38 AM
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Finally finished and gifted this to my friend. It is made of pounamu and aotea stone fragments and kauri leaves, and is based on te ana whakairo (rock art) by my Waitaha tūpuna at a Waitaki Valley rock shelter (I believe the site was flooded by the creation of the Benmore Dam)
December 26, 2024 at 9:17 AM
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I was given a second earthartpottery mug (the kākāpō) as a xmas gift! Now my pekapeka mug won't be lonely. I will have to collect them all!
December 26, 2024 at 2:35 AM
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i have moved into new office space and have put up my favourite research meme
December 18, 2024 at 4:21 AM
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this one too:
A screenshot of a job listing that reads: "The starting remuneration range for this role is $87,581 - $103,036 per annum (including KiwiSaver)."
December 5, 2024 at 7:08 AM
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seems cheeky to include KiwiSaver contributions in the salary range
Screenshot of a job advertisement that reads: "What we offer/Ta matou e tuku We pride ourselves on the quality of our staff and understand the importance of fostering a working environment where excellence is recognised and where staff are encouraged to develop their own talents and potential. The indicative appointing range for this role is $218,721 - $244,453 p/a inclusive of KiwiSaver contributions."
December 5, 2024 at 6:48 AM
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Heaps of Australian magpies at the ANU campus!
A black and white Australian magpie perched on a rail staring directly at the camera.
December 2, 2024 at 5:38 AM
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Attended and presented at my first conference ( #AusSTS2024) 19th November at the Australian National University in Canberra.
A presenter sitting at a table with a laptop in front of a large screen displaying a title page of a presentation that reads "De-Territorialising Genetic Pest Control Through a Te Ao Māori Precedent Approach"
December 2, 2024 at 5:33 AM