RIP Kaylee. Our sweet greyhound was nearly 12 years old when we had to say goodbye to her a week and a half ago. She had aggressive bone cancer and we were no longer able to control her pain. She is very missed by her brother Benji and my husband and me. Here she is in happier times.

You can help protect Te Waikoropupū Springs, the largest cold-water springs in the Southern Hemisphere and have some of the clearest water ever measured on Earth. community.greenpeace.org.nz/petitions/ex...

Sounds like a pretty essential consultation to respond to if you live an area that has seen banks close branches — I’m reminded of news articles about this in the Wairarapa. Access to cash is vital not just in case electronic networks go offline, but also for privacy reasons.

NZ Govt Consultations@nzgovconsultations.bsky.social · 2w ago

The following consultation from Reserve Bank of New Zealand closes for submissions in 1 week Access to cash

Forgot to post this glorious Pōneke sunset from Thursday evening, 16th July.

If you're a fat person in Wellington who wears femme or gender neutral clothes, join us tomorrow for a clothes swap at the sustainability trust! Clothes will likely range from 18 - 28+. Any left over clothes will be donated to op shops and the greens.

I just backed Herders to Home 2026 - Luxury Mongolian Yarn on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/ula...

Herders to Home 2026 - Luxury Mongolian Yarn

From herders to home, our yarns are made with exotic fibers from nomadic, free-range animals on the remote Mongolian plains

kickstarter.com

A new analysis article for the @aunz.theconversation.com from Snita Ahir-Knight and I: theconversation.com/lived-experi... (1/2)

Lived experience is often dismissed – but we should recognise it as a form of expertise

People living with disabilities or through poverty and racism develop deep practical knowledge of how institutions function. They should be seen as experts.

theconversation.com

InternetNZ members, don't forget to renew your membership if you intend to vote in the upcoming elections. Friendly reminder.

A friend of mine has built this very cool tool which will show you the impact the various parties' tax policies will have on you. Well worth checking it out. yourtax.nz #nzpol

Compare your tax under every party

What each party’s announced tax policy would change in your household’s week, compared with current law.

yourtax.nz

And spotted a link to this so had to sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/e-...

E Tū E Kī: They Don’t Speak for Us - Block the Definition of Woman Bill

The Government is progressing a Bill through Parliament that aims to limit the rights of transgender, non-binary, and intersex New Zealanders in the name of cis women, by defining “man” and “woman” (a...

our.actionstation.org.nz

That was a King’s birthday well spent. I just used yeahnahbills.org to submit on nine bills the NZ government is rushing through. Quicker than a coffee. Your turn: #NZPol

yeah, nah - nine bills, six minutes, quicker than a coffee

The government is rushing nine stink bills through Parliament. Yeah Nah builds you a personalised submission on every one - quicker than a coffee.

yeahnahbills.org

If you're not registered to vote, or if you feel disenfranchised about the system enough that you don't feel your vote will count, I get it, but please know it really will. Just the act of you registering or going to vote is showing the vulnerable people around you that you care. (3)

As a follow up: If you're living in New Zealand and want to oppose the gender bill, here's the link to the submissions page. You can write anything from a simple "I oppose this Bill in its entirety" through to as long a submission as you wish to make. www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak...

Please double check that you are enrolled to vote. And if not, enroll to vote!

Sign the petition: Keep Fees Free action.greens.org.nz/keep_fees_fr...

Keep Fees Free

action.greens.org.nz

Why did no one tell me that feijoas are good in margaritas.

In today’s NZ Herald

I may not live in the Golden Triangle but more and better rail links is always a good idea - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/go...

Golden Triangle by Train: Te Huia to Tauranga

Over half of New Zealand’s population lives in the Golden Triangle, and it is one of the fastest-growing parts of the country — it makes sense to have a modern, safe and efficient train service betwee...

our.actionstation.org.nz

Just saw the best concert. New band to me plus an old favourite. Hans Pucket opened for Split Enz at TSB Arena. #AoNZMusic #Poneke

Last year a coordinated attempt was made to capture InternetNZ. It looks like there is an organised group preparing to try again. We need members to join InternetNZ by March 31 - so you can vote in this year's elections and AGM. Join here for all of $21 per year: members.internetnz.nz

Beautiful sunset in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. #WellingtonNZ #Pōneke

California: Tax the Ultra-Rich! action.eko.org/a/california...

California: Tax the Ultra-Rich!

Just twelve billionaires hold more wealth than half of humanity combined—and they’re using it to undermine democracy.Their power funds the politicians and technologies that make authoritarian policies

action.eko.org

OpenAI: Agree to a fair settlement for Adam Raine actions.eko.org/a/killer-app...

Need some joy in your life at the moment. For my non NZ followers- today is gift opening day for our country wide secret santa. Yes, a country wide secret santa! Check out the tag #SecretSantaAoNZ Strangers across the archipelago giving and sharing. It's starting to feel like Christmas. 🎄🎄🎄

#SecretSantaAoN oh my goodness. I feel so spoiled by my Secret Santa. So many thoughtful gifts with little notes to explain each one. 💕 first a gorgeous card. Plus donations to two very worthy causes.

People of the world, I do heartily suggest digging into #SecretSantaAoNZ for some feel good vibes today. If you need some wholesome good internet fun in your life. 😘 It's an Aotearoa New Zealand wide Secret Santa run both here and on Mastodon (will need to be bridged to see those). It's DELIGHTFUL.😍

#SecretSantaAoNZ I have work today and then catch-up with friends this evening so I will be on the late crew for opening presents around 8 or 9 this evening. Looking forward to seeing everyone else’s gifts throughout the day. Can’t wait! 😊

We don’t really play games, though we’ll sometimes pull out a silly 2-person board or card-based game. If we’re with family we’ve played pétanque in Aus and video games in USA with the kids. #SecretSantaAoNZ

☽✮..Lady Jaide Dee ..✮☾@witchnwords.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Time for a new question #SecretSantaAoNZ What do you play on Christmas day? Cards? Monopoly? Croquet? Cricket? The Santa Hat movie game?

Absolutely this. Auto-reply is an excellent tool for managing expectations.

L 🏳️‍🌈@lnluck.bsky.social · 8mo ago

My fellow academics, as you enter finals week, remember that you can turn on auto replies for even just one day, a few hours, or a weekend to take a break or to be able to focus on a higher-priority task. If you are behind on emails and entering finals week, turn it on early! #academicchatter

We're 80% of the way to our goal! Let's keep this going! Remember, all proceeds go to PATHA to support their court challenge against the puberty blocker ban. In exchange, you get some amazing TTRPGs from some awesome designers! Let's get to that goal and help trans kids: itch.io/b/3421/ban-t...