I have lost a ring bought with my first royalty payment. It was a small diamond. Suspect it got sucked up by the vacuum this year. Not worth much (I paid $600 for it in the early 2000s). I hate having lost things. I just spent an hour looking for a photo album given to me by students. Found that

There ARE still amazing people in this world. One of them is Fleur Beale who I am lucky enough to count as friend & mentor. She is so generous: in 2004, she hosted me & a group of students from Kelston Girls so we could attend the uni Schools Poetry workshops www.thesapling.co.nz/screens-frie...

www.instagram.com/reel/Dd23gOr... #nzpol

Text message from my mum while l was at physio. Meanwhile asshats in this world are arsehatting

Jumped online to a wānaga via Massey Uni re using Ai in research. Lots to think about (FD: I asked Ai to provide ALT text for the images because my brain didn't know how to do it)

I can't think why this NZ primary teacher gave Charlie one star - the only thing I can think is that she hated how much Māori is in the novel

Your friendly reminder that Ben Thomas isn't a "political commentator". He's a for-hire spinner whose c.v. skews heavily right. No matter how disingenuous or straight-up dishonest, he's NEVER going to speak any inconvenient truths that will mess with his money. #nzpol

Ka pū te ruha - Toitū Te Tiriti@kaputeruha.bsky.social · 2d ago

Ben Thomas claiming he can't find the origin of Luxon saying "Cry me a river" and Kathryn Ryan says it's "obscure". The Prime Minister of this country said it in parliament FFS #nzpol

If you are doing study/phd/research AND also have ADHD, you might find this useful: thesiswhisperer.com/2026/04/05/3...

3 habits that help manage your ADHD in academia (and one that doesn’t)

Longtime readers will know I have been working on a better understanding of neurodivergence (ND) and PhD study. I’ve just started my third year of this research work and feel more comfortable…

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A thing to remember about the Green Party's proposed wealth tax is that wealthy people will still be wealthy after they've paid the tax.

Be patient and kind to those who are making art right now. We're all self-funded and the richest, worst people in the world are trying to plaster over and erase our hard work.

Have spent since 4am (non DS time) working on the 90 mins presentation I'll be making at 2pm today. I've got 30 mins to shower & get dressed & get in the car. I'm knackered before I even start. This is how I know I'm still broken

Everyday is a good time to say "Fuck you Winston Peters" #nzpol

We were told 'Don't use the word ākonga. Use learner'. Told this came from Seymour

Robot Muldoom@robot-muldoom.bsky.social · 4d ago

Formal Ombudsman investigation into Ministry of Education staff for trying to hide their work from the Official Information Act. Allegations: - Don't write down feedback from Minister Stanford's office - Delete 'Aotearoa' and Māori terms — verbally only - Stop taking notes at meetings #nzpol

So, you* pay your tax (which pays for ACC). May '25, you suffer an accident. Can't work. Claim accepted. You don't work; have no income. Have to use your savings cos WINZ says nope. You do everything. You've just been told Feb 2027 for confirmation of $. Process is flawed (*not me but a friend)

Liz Lemon Says This Is Wrong

ALT: Liz Lemon Says This Is Wrong

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I'm presenting a writing workshop this Sunday 27th 2pm Upper Riccarton Library

I am so sick of almost all our news being filtered through privileged self important white men who are way too fucking comfortable

Jeeze the wheels continue to fall off I'm just trying to write a novel, find excuses for avoiding the phd lit review write up, manage the pain (meds) for my healing foot, try not to lose my shit over the tinnitus that's louder than a heavy rain, find chocolate without leaving the house. Adulting eh?

Could Erica Stanford be one of the most nefarious Ministers next to Chris Bishop? Sure as hell sounds like it. Mandated propaganda teachings about NZ Taxpayers Union to kids from 2027 #kiwi #newzealand

Gahhhh, listening to 'officials' (ie Ellen secretary of Education) spouting the 'right statements' DOES NOT MEAN IT IS TRUE. Kaimahi were/are published for speaking out; managers DID do the wrong things as claimed. JUST SAYING THEY DIDN'T does not mean they are telling the truth.

James Pumphrey: They're Just Straight Up Lying To Us

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I couldn't stand the typos so I am re-doing. "They stumble that run fast' or, in Tania speak - you gotta proof-read woman! Anyway, WORDS ARE STILL POWERFUL - and writers are our caped superheroes. ping to @davidslack.bsky.social @emilywrites.co.nz and @davidfarrier.com

From another who worked for a long while at MoE in senior roles

Tania Roxborogh@taniaroxborogh.bsky.social · 6d ago

Stanford can reject all she wants but that doesn't make HER version true. I was a nobody and absolutely was told multiple times by my manager and higher up from visiting officials to avoid noting down things so that discussions/ideas/decisions couldn't be OIAble. I was new so was shocked

Stanford can reject all she wants but that doesn't make HER version true. I was a nobody and absolutely was told multiple times by my manager and higher up from visiting officials to avoid noting down things so that discussions/ideas/decisions couldn't be OIAble. I was new so was shocked

The Press@thepress.co.nz · 6d ago

More staff have alleged the Ministry of Education encouraged verbal communication to avoid creating OIA‑accessible records, prompting urgent intervention from the Chief Ombudsman.

I haven't but I could have

Raise Hand Jess Claire

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The Press@thepress.co.nz · 6d ago

More staff have alleged the Ministry of Education encouraged verbal communication to avoid creating OIA‑accessible records, prompting urgent intervention from the Chief Ombudsman.

I think the thing that infuriates me the most with this reporting coming out now is that when I raised concerns about what I saw, I was shut down. Glad it's coming out now cos it validates why I was so distressed. Seymour/Stanford have too much control www.rnz.co.nz/news/educati...

More claims of Education Ministry staff trying to avoid OIA come to light

More whistleblowers have contacted RNZ with fresh allegations of Education Ministry managers actively trying to avoid scrutiny via the Official Information Act.

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I don't think I wanted access to an ebook as much as I do now re Nicky Hager's latest.

I can confirm, l was told multiple times to take care l what l put in writing Education Ministry whistleblower claims OIA subversion not an isolated incident www.rnz.co.nz/news/educati...

Education Ministry whistleblower claims OIA subversion not an isolated incident

The person who leaked a video of an Education Ministry official apparently attempting to subvert the Official Information Act (OIA) claims it was not an isolated incident.

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Excited to learn about what Nicky Hager has been writing.

Also, distracted Tania left her glasses at Biggies in Dunedin but can't throw anything out TANIA is smug because the non progressive glasses are in 'the just in case' drawer so she can still drive.

I'd appreciate some advice from those who have gone through this already: my mother-in-law has kept a lot of documents/photos which she's painstakenly labelled/put in context. They are of her family and ancestors. My husband has no interest in them; the siblings neither. My kids aren't interested

Anthony Mennella: What Am I Supposed To Do With This?

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My sister's cancer news is very bad. She and l are pissed that ACC has dragged things so long, she'll be dead way before she gets a dime to compensate the years of abuse she suffered. My poor sis