Barb
@barbsgarden.bsky.social
Love my dogs & cats, craft beer fan, home brewer, avid reader & gardener. Based in Tasman region NZ. she/her
Toitu te Tiriti
Toitu te Tiriti
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This. I taught my son, "Leave enough room around you for someone in your immediate vicinity to discover a spider in their car."
4) Give the person ahead of you room. Seriously. Don't tailgate. Besides the fact that, ya know, it's dangerous, giving them room will help with the flow of traffic. If they slow down, you have more room to do so, thus allowing the opportunity for traffic to keep moving.
November 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
This. I taught my son, "Leave enough room around you for someone in your immediate vicinity to discover a spider in their car."
Like many Kiwis, I received an email from Microsoft about switching to MS 365 personal classic (reduction in cost plus avoids AI shit). but the link took me to the Australian site.
I was 1100 in the queue so quit that. Realised I could change AU to NZ in the web address. This worked.
Done.
I was 1100 in the queue so quit that. Realised I could change AU to NZ in the web address. This worked.
Done.
November 6, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Like many Kiwis, I received an email from Microsoft about switching to MS 365 personal classic (reduction in cost plus avoids AI shit). but the link took me to the Australian site.
I was 1100 in the queue so quit that. Realised I could change AU to NZ in the web address. This worked.
Done.
I was 1100 in the queue so quit that. Realised I could change AU to NZ in the web address. This worked.
Done.
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i logged into linkedin to turn this setting off, and scrolled for a couple minutes, which reminded my why I never ever ever log into linkedin
Next week LinkedIn will use your personal data for AI training by automatically enabling permissions.
To manually turn off go to:
Settings ➡️ Data Privacy ➡️ under
“How LinkedIn uses your data” click “Data for Generative AI improvement” ➡️ toggle off
To manually turn off go to:
Settings ➡️ Data Privacy ➡️ under
“How LinkedIn uses your data” click “Data for Generative AI improvement” ➡️ toggle off
November 2, 2025 at 9:50 AM
i logged into linkedin to turn this setting off, and scrolled for a couple minutes, which reminded my why I never ever ever log into linkedin
Pixie is tired (and happy) from hunting mice in the tall grass
October 31, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Pixie is tired (and happy) from hunting mice in the tall grass
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Exciting day today. Not only is it Halloween, but my crowdfunding campaign is also live! Please support me by making a pledge and/or sharing on all your socials and with your friends, family, and colleagues. Thanks to everyone offering rewards. You rock! www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
Support Dr Siouxsie After She Supported Us! | PledgeMe
Support Dr Siouxsie to recover some of the money she spent fighting her legal case to protect employees experiencing online abuse
www.pledgeme.co.nz
October 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Exciting day today. Not only is it Halloween, but my crowdfunding campaign is also live! Please support me by making a pledge and/or sharing on all your socials and with your friends, family, and colleagues. Thanks to everyone offering rewards. You rock! www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
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Chris Slane’s Cartoon of the Week
Chris Slane shares his perspective of the week in politics.
www.nzherald.co.nz
October 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Dear NZ Labour please stop trying to get farmers to love you, they never will
It just pisses off people who might actively vote for you if you weren't trying to pander to wealthy property owners who hate tax but love a bailout during the extreme weather events #nzpol
It just pisses off people who might actively vote for you if you weren't trying to pander to wealthy property owners who hate tax but love a bailout during the extreme weather events #nzpol
October 27, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Dear NZ Labour please stop trying to get farmers to love you, they never will
It just pisses off people who might actively vote for you if you weren't trying to pander to wealthy property owners who hate tax but love a bailout during the extreme weather events #nzpol
It just pisses off people who might actively vote for you if you weren't trying to pander to wealthy property owners who hate tax but love a bailout during the extreme weather events #nzpol
#pukapuka just finished this awesome book. Like a cross between Alice in wonderland and Snow white. I love our geeky scientist main character! Thanks @tkingfisher.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
#pukapuka just finished this awesome book. Like a cross between Alice in wonderland and Snow white. I love our geeky scientist main character! Thanks @tkingfisher.com
Wordle 1592 3/6
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wordle.co.nz so you don't have to worry about giving relevance to that fascist supporting platform
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wordle.co.nz so you don't have to worry about giving relevance to that fascist supporting platform
Wordle NZ - Your daily word game
Guess the hidden word in 6 tries. A new puzzle is available each day.
wordle.co.nz
October 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Wordle 1592 3/6
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wordle.co.nz so you don't have to worry about giving relevance to that fascist supporting platform
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wordle.co.nz so you don't have to worry about giving relevance to that fascist supporting platform
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A very offline cousin sent this to fam group chat. This story is breaking containment.
October 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
A very offline cousin sent this to fam group chat. This story is breaking containment.
Ok, this made me laugh-cry
Honest Government Ad | Visit New Zealand!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-yj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-yj...
Honest Government Ad | Visit New Zealand!
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Ok, this made me laugh-cry
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Damn, I read Judith's letter! I'll leave the politics to others, but, lord, the Govt spending stuff is REALLY BAD! I'll try and keep this short.
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
October 19, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Damn, I read Judith's letter! I'll leave the politics to others, but, lord, the Govt spending stuff is REALLY BAD! I'll try and keep this short.
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
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Big fan of this weevil's color scheme, pointy snoot, and huge feet!
www.inaturalist.org/observations...
www.inaturalist.org/observations...
October 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Big fan of this weevil's color scheme, pointy snoot, and huge feet!
www.inaturalist.org/observations...
www.inaturalist.org/observations...
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We must ALL join in ⬇️
#nzpol
#nzpol
Launch: Protect Protest Aotearoa.
We're joined up with other groups to resist attacks on the right to protest. protectprotest.nz
Join the launch event with a screening of Operation 8 at 4:30pm October 15th in Wellington. More details: nzccl.org.nz/launch-prote...
We're joined up with other groups to resist attacks on the right to protest. protectprotest.nz
Join the launch event with a screening of Operation 8 at 4:30pm October 15th in Wellington. More details: nzccl.org.nz/launch-prote...
Protect Protest Aotearoa – Defend the right to political protest in Aotearoa!
protectprotest.nz
October 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We must ALL join in ⬇️
#nzpol
#nzpol
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Govt’s pig welfare amendment bill is Orwellian doublethink
The Government’s amendment bill regarding pig welfare seeks to carve out an exception from the present legislation to specifically allow for otherwise unlawful regulations
#nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/07/g...
The Government’s amendment bill regarding pig welfare seeks to carve out an exception from the present legislation to specifically allow for otherwise unlawful regulations
#nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/07/g...
Govt's pig welfare amendment bill is Orwellian doublethink
Opinion from the University of Auckland: Govt's pig welfare amendment bill seeks to carve out an exception from the present law to specifically allow for otherwise unlawful regulations
newsroom.co.nz
October 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Govt’s pig welfare amendment bill is Orwellian doublethink
The Government’s amendment bill regarding pig welfare seeks to carve out an exception from the present legislation to specifically allow for otherwise unlawful regulations
#nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/07/g...
The Government’s amendment bill regarding pig welfare seeks to carve out an exception from the present legislation to specifically allow for otherwise unlawful regulations
#nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/07/g...
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Who could ever have imagined when I played a fictional rebel who joined the Resistance to oppose a criminal Authoritarian & wannabe King, it would be happening in real-life?
#TwentyfiveFortyseven
#TwentyfiveFortyseven
October 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Who could ever have imagined when I played a fictional rebel who joined the Resistance to oppose a criminal Authoritarian & wannabe King, it would be happening in real-life?
#TwentyfiveFortyseven
#TwentyfiveFortyseven
Dramatic low clouds in Riwaka this morning
October 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Dramatic low clouds in Riwaka this morning
The oranges on our tree are full of seeds and hard to eat but great for juice. Hard work without a machine but worth it
September 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The oranges on our tree are full of seeds and hard to eat but great for juice. Hard work without a machine but worth it
September 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The oranges on our tree are full of seeds and hard to eat but great for juice. Hard work without a machine but worth it
Truly the worst of times
September 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Truly the worst of times
NZ is heading for this same problem.
September 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
NZ is heading for this same problem.
Just got an email from Elgas that the rate for 45kg cylinder is going up to $190 +gst but I could lock in a deal with a 1 year contract for just $195 +gst
ummmm nah
ummmm nah
September 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Just got an email from Elgas that the rate for 45kg cylinder is going up to $190 +gst but I could lock in a deal with a 1 year contract for just $195 +gst
ummmm nah
ummmm nah
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I hope you all read this from me.
To describe the current state of the world as a daily show of deepening horrors is a massive understatement.
However, I read something today that I think more people should see and read.
I hope she doesn't mind my me sharing it here.
I'd rather be an X-Men by @gailsimone.bsky.social
However, I read something today that I think more people should see and read.
I hope she doesn't mind my me sharing it here.
I'd rather be an X-Men by @gailsimone.bsky.social
September 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I hope you all read this from me.
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In today’s NZ Herald
September 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In today’s NZ Herald
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Another great review:
Review: QUEEN DEMON by Martha Wells
Locus: Witch King and now Queen Demon are the mature, accomplished work of a writer at the peak of their powers, one whose interest in consequences, power, responsibility, and rebuilding in the wake of destruction – personal, social, societal, epochal – is here…
Locus: Witch King and now Queen Demon are the mature, accomplished work of a writer at the peak of their powers, one whose interest in consequences, power, responsibility, and rebuilding in the wake of destruction – personal, social, societal, epochal – is here…
Review: QUEEN DEMON by Martha Wells
Locus: Witch King and now Queen Demon are the mature, accomplished work of a writer at the peak of their powers, one whose interest in consequences, power, responsibility, and rebuilding in the wake of destruction – personal, social, societal, epochal – is here both given breadth and depth and sharpened to a series of exquisite points. This is a fantastic novel, set in a fascinating world with truly compelling characters.
maassagency.com
September 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Another great review: