Allanah
@allanah.bsky.social
An optimist on a good day.
💚 Science and impact comms, whanau, running, food, dance, books.
She/her. Tangata tiriti. 🇳🇿
www.sharedscience.nz
💚 Science and impact comms, whanau, running, food, dance, books.
She/her. Tangata tiriti. 🇳🇿
www.sharedscience.nz
It's got to be on purpose, right? Except it's Spotlight...
(That pearl. Nearly, nearly...).
This is not a #SecretSantaAoNZ hint!!
(That pearl. Nearly, nearly...).
This is not a #SecretSantaAoNZ hint!!
November 26, 2025 at 5:27 AM
It's got to be on purpose, right? Except it's Spotlight...
(That pearl. Nearly, nearly...).
This is not a #SecretSantaAoNZ hint!!
(That pearl. Nearly, nearly...).
This is not a #SecretSantaAoNZ hint!!
This is my favourite animal, begging pats. How could she not be? I mean, look at that face.
Meanwhile, in mythical creatures, have you heard of the Fear Gorta, the Man of Hunger? A phantom in the shape of man. Emaciated, blue with cold. All elbows and torn clothing. #SecretSantaAoNZ🧵
Meanwhile, in mythical creatures, have you heard of the Fear Gorta, the Man of Hunger? A phantom in the shape of man. Emaciated, blue with cold. All elbows and torn clothing. #SecretSantaAoNZ🧵
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
This is my favourite animal, begging pats. How could she not be? I mean, look at that face.
Meanwhile, in mythical creatures, have you heard of the Fear Gorta, the Man of Hunger? A phantom in the shape of man. Emaciated, blue with cold. All elbows and torn clothing. #SecretSantaAoNZ🧵
Meanwhile, in mythical creatures, have you heard of the Fear Gorta, the Man of Hunger? A phantom in the shape of man. Emaciated, blue with cold. All elbows and torn clothing. #SecretSantaAoNZ🧵
Some people apparently keep china in the sideboard. 🤷♀️ #SecretSantaAoNZ.
November 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Some people apparently keep china in the sideboard. 🤷♀️ #SecretSantaAoNZ.
Better yet, normalise not making alcoholic options your opening offer?
What can I get you to drink? We have....
What can I get you to drink? We have....
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
November 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Better yet, normalise not making alcoholic options your opening offer?
What can I get you to drink? We have....
What can I get you to drink? We have....
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Anyone in the #Pukapuka feed miss out and want to play #SecretSantaAoNZ Last chance!
Also my goal to read every day in November has failed miserably. I have been reading Secret Santa posts though. And they have been making me smile. Maybe tomorrow… 📚🇳🇿How are you doing?
Also my goal to read every day in November has failed miserably. I have been reading Secret Santa posts though. And they have been making me smile. Maybe tomorrow… 📚🇳🇿How are you doing?
This is your very very very last chance to get in on #SecretSantaAoNZ in 2025.
Due to a series of unfortunate/or perhaps fortunate circumstances you can still join in IF YOU:
- message an elf by midnight & include your address
- do hint posts/get to know you posts by midnight
- use the hashtag
Due to a series of unfortunate/or perhaps fortunate circumstances you can still join in IF YOU:
- message an elf by midnight & include your address
- do hint posts/get to know you posts by midnight
- use the hashtag
a picture of a gnome with the word fomo written above him
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November 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Anyone in the #Pukapuka feed miss out and want to play #SecretSantaAoNZ Last chance!
Also my goal to read every day in November has failed miserably. I have been reading Secret Santa posts though. And they have been making me smile. Maybe tomorrow… 📚🇳🇿How are you doing?
Also my goal to read every day in November has failed miserably. I have been reading Secret Santa posts though. And they have been making me smile. Maybe tomorrow… 📚🇳🇿How are you doing?
Reposted by Allanah
This, by @giacgrassi.bsky.social, remains one of the simplest and best climate visuals
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This, by @giacgrassi.bsky.social, remains one of the simplest and best climate visuals
I've had a Secret Santa nudge and having written some hints, have concluded that there is no disguising my essential boring middle-aged Pakeha mum-ness. On the bright side, I'm so enamored of the very existence of #SecretSantaAoNZ that you can't go wrong. I will be charmed and delighted.🧵 1/5
November 23, 2025 at 9:24 AM
I've had a Secret Santa nudge and having written some hints, have concluded that there is no disguising my essential boring middle-aged Pakeha mum-ness. On the bright side, I'm so enamored of the very existence of #SecretSantaAoNZ that you can't go wrong. I will be charmed and delighted.🧵 1/5
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Randomly liking 3 month old posts to make people think I'm their Santa #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 20, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Randomly liking 3 month old posts to make people think I'm their Santa #SecretSantaAoNZ
No allergies, some synthetic scents can be headache inducing.
Don't get me started on things I don't enjoy and can't tolerate! I'm pretty confident that #SecretSantaAoNZ peeps won't be gift wrapping bigotry or hate this or any year so no worries there 😉 ❤️
Don't get me started on things I don't enjoy and can't tolerate! I'm pretty confident that #SecretSantaAoNZ peeps won't be gift wrapping bigotry or hate this or any year so no worries there 😉 ❤️
Today's #SecretSantaAoNZ question is a pretty important one.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
November 20, 2025 at 1:22 AM
No allergies, some synthetic scents can be headache inducing.
Don't get me started on things I don't enjoy and can't tolerate! I'm pretty confident that #SecretSantaAoNZ peeps won't be gift wrapping bigotry or hate this or any year so no worries there 😉 ❤️
Don't get me started on things I don't enjoy and can't tolerate! I'm pretty confident that #SecretSantaAoNZ peeps won't be gift wrapping bigotry or hate this or any year so no worries there 😉 ❤️
How my day started. This is a 'partners who garden' appreciation post.
November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
How my day started. This is a 'partners who garden' appreciation post.
Things I have learned today: the venn diagram of AoNZ BlueSky #SecretSantaAoNZ cohort and people who read, bake, garden, and craft is approaching a circle.
Is that just the world? Are we all (not so) secret readers and crafters?
Is that just the world? Are we all (not so) secret readers and crafters?
November 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Things I have learned today: the venn diagram of AoNZ BlueSky #SecretSantaAoNZ cohort and people who read, bake, garden, and craft is approaching a circle.
Is that just the world? Are we all (not so) secret readers and crafters?
Is that just the world? Are we all (not so) secret readers and crafters?
Reposted by Allanah
#SecretSantaAoNZ. #Hints
If you would like to share, perhaps a secondhand copy of your favourite book, or music cd, or your favorite recipe.
Seeds for my garden next season / year is useful.
If you have some succulents, & have some leaves to share, that would be awesome. 2/n
If you would like to share, perhaps a secondhand copy of your favourite book, or music cd, or your favorite recipe.
Seeds for my garden next season / year is useful.
If you have some succulents, & have some leaves to share, that would be awesome. 2/n
November 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ. #Hints
If you would like to share, perhaps a secondhand copy of your favourite book, or music cd, or your favorite recipe.
Seeds for my garden next season / year is useful.
If you have some succulents, & have some leaves to share, that would be awesome. 2/n
If you would like to share, perhaps a secondhand copy of your favourite book, or music cd, or your favorite recipe.
Seeds for my garden next season / year is useful.
If you have some succulents, & have some leaves to share, that would be awesome. 2/n
Reposted by Allanah
Sorry that i don't post often here. It will make it more difficult for my #SecretSantaAoNZ
What i really like are things that are made from the heart. Art, clothing, whatever one might make. I also like snacks a lot. I would be happy if you don't stress and have fun with whatever you do. ❤️
What i really like are things that are made from the heart. Art, clothing, whatever one might make. I also like snacks a lot. I would be happy if you don't stress and have fun with whatever you do. ❤️
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Sorry that i don't post often here. It will make it more difficult for my #SecretSantaAoNZ
What i really like are things that are made from the heart. Art, clothing, whatever one might make. I also like snacks a lot. I would be happy if you don't stress and have fun with whatever you do. ❤️
What i really like are things that are made from the heart. Art, clothing, whatever one might make. I also like snacks a lot. I would be happy if you don't stress and have fun with whatever you do. ❤️
Yes no yes no yes no yes no.
Bake, cook, eat, read, run, work, travel, irish dance, weave, crochet, listen to podcasts, play boardgames, drink tea and complain about politics. I'd like to learn to knit one day. #secretsantaAoNZ
Bake, cook, eat, read, run, work, travel, irish dance, weave, crochet, listen to podcasts, play boardgames, drink tea and complain about politics. I'd like to learn to knit one day. #secretsantaAoNZ
New question #SecretSantaAoNZ
Remember, sign-ups close today.
Remember, sign-ups close today.
November 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Yes no yes no yes no yes no.
Bake, cook, eat, read, run, work, travel, irish dance, weave, crochet, listen to podcasts, play boardgames, drink tea and complain about politics. I'd like to learn to knit one day. #secretsantaAoNZ
Bake, cook, eat, read, run, work, travel, irish dance, weave, crochet, listen to podcasts, play boardgames, drink tea and complain about politics. I'd like to learn to knit one day. #secretsantaAoNZ
I have just read Annie Bot by Sierra Greer and now I really want a sci fi Annie Bot-Murderbot crossover to come take out Doug.
Compelling story about AI, relationships, choice, power, what it means to be human and wtf is wrong with (some) men.
Compelling story about AI, relationships, choice, power, what it means to be human and wtf is wrong with (some) men.
November 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I have just read Annie Bot by Sierra Greer and now I really want a sci fi Annie Bot-Murderbot crossover to come take out Doug.
Compelling story about AI, relationships, choice, power, what it means to be human and wtf is wrong with (some) men.
Compelling story about AI, relationships, choice, power, what it means to be human and wtf is wrong with (some) men.
Feeling sad about not being dragon-like. I wouldn't say a pile of jewels would be a hardship but keeping things isn't a thing that makes me happy. Things to use/do though! Books to read, yarn or craft materials to use, delicious soap and candles, recipes to try. A collection of memories and moments?
Question time #SecretSantaAoNZ
What do you collect? If you were a dragon what would you hoard?
What do you collect? If you were a dragon what would you hoard?
November 19, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Feeling sad about not being dragon-like. I wouldn't say a pile of jewels would be a hardship but keeping things isn't a thing that makes me happy. Things to use/do though! Books to read, yarn or craft materials to use, delicious soap and candles, recipes to try. A collection of memories and moments?
Roadside honesty box peonies and I'm getting equal enjoyment from the flowers, my late Nana's vase, and the continued existence of honesty boxes. $5 well spent. #HappyMonday
November 16, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Roadside honesty box peonies and I'm getting equal enjoyment from the flowers, my late Nana's vase, and the continued existence of honesty boxes. $5 well spent. #HappyMonday
My kid called it "a massive aura loss"
But I see a 16yo who got stuck, thought 'i could try and down climb but mum and dad would be upset if I break something", sent for help, and was cool enough to admit that he was scared. No kiddo, that's not an aura loss in my book.
But I see a 16yo who got stuck, thought 'i could try and down climb but mum and dad would be upset if I break something", sent for help, and was cool enough to admit that he was scared. No kiddo, that's not an aura loss in my book.
November 16, 2025 at 8:05 AM
My kid called it "a massive aura loss"
But I see a 16yo who got stuck, thought 'i could try and down climb but mum and dad would be upset if I break something", sent for help, and was cool enough to admit that he was scared. No kiddo, that's not an aura loss in my book.
But I see a 16yo who got stuck, thought 'i could try and down climb but mum and dad would be upset if I break something", sent for help, and was cool enough to admit that he was scared. No kiddo, that's not an aura loss in my book.
The best thing about the old place! NZ Secret Santa signups open today.
It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas,
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
With sign up going live!🎶🎵
So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄
Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ
App: secretsanta.nz
November 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The best thing about the old place! NZ Secret Santa signups open today.
Reposted by Allanah
The Govt quietly announced a loosening of climate rules at 8pm last night:
- Decoupling the ETS from Paris
- Shifting ETS resets to every 2 years
- Delaying the public sector target by 25 years
- Removing CCC advice from *before* emission reductions plans:
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
- Decoupling the ETS from Paris
- Shifting ETS resets to every 2 years
- Delaying the public sector target by 25 years
- Removing CCC advice from *before* emission reductions plans:
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Government quietly loosens climate rules
An announcement at 8pm on Tuesday saw the Government delinking the ETS from the Paris Agreement and extending another emissions deadline by 25 years.
www.thepost.co.nz
November 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The Govt quietly announced a loosening of climate rules at 8pm last night:
- Decoupling the ETS from Paris
- Shifting ETS resets to every 2 years
- Delaying the public sector target by 25 years
- Removing CCC advice from *before* emission reductions plans:
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
- Decoupling the ETS from Paris
- Shifting ETS resets to every 2 years
- Delaying the public sector target by 25 years
- Removing CCC advice from *before* emission reductions plans:
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Reposted by Allanah
The story you are about to see has been told before. A lot. And now we are going to tell it again. But different.
This time, we're bringing Mastodon in for the fun.
Sign-ups open on November 10th.
Check out secretsanta.nz for more information
This time, we're bringing Mastodon in for the fun.
Sign-ups open on November 10th.
Check out secretsanta.nz for more information
November 3, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The story you are about to see has been told before. A lot. And now we are going to tell it again. But different.
This time, we're bringing Mastodon in for the fun.
Sign-ups open on November 10th.
Check out secretsanta.nz for more information
This time, we're bringing Mastodon in for the fun.
Sign-ups open on November 10th.
Check out secretsanta.nz for more information
My kids playing Guess Who 'Vibes' style.
"Does your person voluntarily go to art galleries?'
"If your person's toilet blocks, do they fix it themselves?"
(Yes, but they make it worse and three hours later call a plumber).
💀
"Does your person voluntarily go to art galleries?'
"If your person's toilet blocks, do they fix it themselves?"
(Yes, but they make it worse and three hours later call a plumber).
💀
October 30, 2025 at 11:09 AM
My kids playing Guess Who 'Vibes' style.
"Does your person voluntarily go to art galleries?'
"If your person's toilet blocks, do they fix it themselves?"
(Yes, but they make it worse and three hours later call a plumber).
💀
"Does your person voluntarily go to art galleries?'
"If your person's toilet blocks, do they fix it themselves?"
(Yes, but they make it worse and three hours later call a plumber).
💀
I have two teenagers. How many days do we think this will last?
October 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I have two teenagers. How many days do we think this will last?
We have a winner. Game over.
October 14, 2025 at 9:21 AM
We have a winner. Game over.
To the driver of the American sized SUV/truck/I don't know what they're called vehicle behind me, who stopped with hazards on while I reversed into a parallel park on a busy Tuam Street at rush hour, THANK YOU. You are a prince among drivers. I wish this courtesy was the norm.
October 7, 2025 at 4:10 AM
To the driver of the American sized SUV/truck/I don't know what they're called vehicle behind me, who stopped with hazards on while I reversed into a parallel park on a busy Tuam Street at rush hour, THANK YOU. You are a prince among drivers. I wish this courtesy was the norm.