Cyn
@cyncharron.bsky.social
Ōtautahi, Aotearoa/New Zealand. Mum of teens, former biology teacher.
Proudly 🇨🇦 and 🇳🇿.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ally.
Desperate for covid safety in schools.
Loves our greyhound Pearl, cargo e-bikes, cycle infrastructure, 📚, 🪡, 🧶.
Please use alt-text for photos.
Proudly 🇨🇦 and 🇳🇿.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ally.
Desperate for covid safety in schools.
Loves our greyhound Pearl, cargo e-bikes, cycle infrastructure, 📚, 🪡, 🧶.
Please use alt-text for photos.
All of a sudden, the summer fruits are here!!
December 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
All of a sudden, the summer fruits are here!!
Reposted by Cyn
Here’s some fuel just in case you feel your deep hatred for Seymour is waning.
(Although Twyford will undoubtedly be cast as the villain in this going forward). #nzpol
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/580791/new-primary-english-maths-curriculum-results-exceeding-expectations-ministry-says
(Although Twyford will undoubtedly be cast as the villain in this going forward). #nzpol
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/580791/new-primary-english-maths-curriculum-results-exceeding-expectations-ministry-says
December 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Here’s some fuel just in case you feel your deep hatred for Seymour is waning.
(Although Twyford will undoubtedly be cast as the villain in this going forward). #nzpol
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/580791/new-primary-english-maths-curriculum-results-exceeding-expectations-ministry-says
(Although Twyford will undoubtedly be cast as the villain in this going forward). #nzpol
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/580791/new-primary-english-maths-curriculum-results-exceeding-expectations-ministry-says
Reposted by Cyn
I want every person who voted for that sack of shit to have a school meal delivered to them, & for someone to watch over them as they eat it. They voted for it, they can eat it.
December 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM
I want every person who voted for that sack of shit to have a school meal delivered to them, & for someone to watch over them as they eat it. They voted for it, they can eat it.
Reposted by Cyn
Going to the IKEA opening? You may be thinking about going by bike 🚲
⚠️ Please be careful: it's an area for experienced bike riders, with some more dangerous areas. If you're not sure, the train is an option
If you do bike there, this map shows a good approach 💡
⚠️ Please be careful: it's an area for experienced bike riders, with some more dangerous areas. If you're not sure, the train is an option
If you do bike there, this map shows a good approach 💡
December 3, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Going to the IKEA opening? You may be thinking about going by bike 🚲
⚠️ Please be careful: it's an area for experienced bike riders, with some more dangerous areas. If you're not sure, the train is an option
If you do bike there, this map shows a good approach 💡
⚠️ Please be careful: it's an area for experienced bike riders, with some more dangerous areas. If you're not sure, the train is an option
If you do bike there, this map shows a good approach 💡
Reposted by Cyn
Why the fuck don’t all academics wear high quality masks ALL THE TIME. Do y’all not understand that you need your brain to do your jobs?
Over the last 5 years I’ve watch many people get slowly less capable of doing their mahi. I don’t understand why I’m the weird one out.
Over the last 5 years I’ve watch many people get slowly less capable of doing their mahi. I don’t understand why I’m the weird one out.
Mild Covid-19 linked to structural brain changes and neuronal damage.
"Research shows that even mild cases of Covid-19 can lead to measurable brain damage and neurodegeneration, especially when cognitive symptoms such as memory decline persist after infection."
Source: archive.md/YYZlL
"Research shows that even mild cases of Covid-19 can lead to measurable brain damage and neurodegeneration, especially when cognitive symptoms such as memory decline persist after infection."
Source: archive.md/YYZlL
December 3, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Why the fuck don’t all academics wear high quality masks ALL THE TIME. Do y’all not understand that you need your brain to do your jobs?
Over the last 5 years I’ve watch many people get slowly less capable of doing their mahi. I don’t understand why I’m the weird one out.
Over the last 5 years I’ve watch many people get slowly less capable of doing their mahi. I don’t understand why I’m the weird one out.
What are the chances that a container of meals was removed by Compass then *left in the Compass vehicle* over the weekend and re-delivered with new meals on Monday?? 🤔
the school at the centre of the moldy lunches incident has camera footage that MPI has viewed & they say it shows Compass taking containers away...
So why on EARTH are media running David Seymour's attack lines blaming the school at this stage, & the only story I've seen mention the footage is RNZ?
So why on EARTH are media running David Seymour's attack lines blaming the school at this stage, & the only story I've seen mention the footage is RNZ?
December 2, 2025 at 7:45 AM
What are the chances that a container of meals was removed by Compass then *left in the Compass vehicle* over the weekend and re-delivered with new meals on Monday?? 🤔
Today I ticked over 2000km on my cargo e-bike! 🚲
That’s mainly errand-running trips, mostly around the 3km distance. Well over 600 trips done by bike rather than car.
Better for me physically and mentally, and better for the planet. I love my bike so much! 😁
That’s mainly errand-running trips, mostly around the 3km distance. Well over 600 trips done by bike rather than car.
Better for me physically and mentally, and better for the planet. I love my bike so much! 😁
December 2, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Today I ticked over 2000km on my cargo e-bike! 🚲
That’s mainly errand-running trips, mostly around the 3km distance. Well over 600 trips done by bike rather than car.
Better for me physically and mentally, and better for the planet. I love my bike so much! 😁
That’s mainly errand-running trips, mostly around the 3km distance. Well over 600 trips done by bike rather than car.
Better for me physically and mentally, and better for the planet. I love my bike so much! 😁
Reposted by Cyn
If you want a party that’s actually what Labour thinks it is, one that’s for the people, one that doesn’t bend the knee to capital, vote Green.
December 2, 2025 at 3:50 AM
If you want a party that’s actually what Labour thinks it is, one that’s for the people, one that doesn’t bend the knee to capital, vote Green.
This Sunday! If you’re keen to see, chat about and maybe even try a variety of cargo bikes, head to the Cargo Bike Picnic. Cargo bike owners LOVE to talk about their bikes!
Join the short ride along the City to Sea cycleway or meet the picnic at Avebury Park/Riverlution from about 10:45am.
🚲 🇳🇿
Join the short ride along the City to Sea cycleway or meet the picnic at Avebury Park/Riverlution from about 10:45am.
🚲 🇳🇿
ccc.govt.nz/news-and-eve...
Spokes Canterbury, Action Bicycle Club and Christchurch Electric Bicycles are organising a cargo bike picnic. Whether you own a cargo bike, load up a bike, use a trailer, or are just curious to try one out, everyone is welcome! See the link below for more details.
Spokes Canterbury, Action Bicycle Club and Christchurch Electric Bicycles are organising a cargo bike picnic. Whether you own a cargo bike, load up a bike, use a trailer, or are just curious to try one out, everyone is welcome! See the link below for more details.
Cargo Bike Picnic
Whether you own a cargo bike, load up a bike, use a trailer, or are just curious to try one out, everyone is welcome!
ccc.govt.nz
December 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
This Sunday! If you’re keen to see, chat about and maybe even try a variety of cargo bikes, head to the Cargo Bike Picnic. Cargo bike owners LOVE to talk about their bikes!
Join the short ride along the City to Sea cycleway or meet the picnic at Avebury Park/Riverlution from about 10:45am.
🚲 🇳🇿
Join the short ride along the City to Sea cycleway or meet the picnic at Avebury Park/Riverlution from about 10:45am.
🚲 🇳🇿
In March this year I emailed Peggy Burrows to voice my support for her public stance re the school lunch disgrace. I noted the courage it takes as a Principal to speak up.
Her lovely reply made me tear up. She takes her role as a strong advocate for her students and their whānau deeply seriously.
Her lovely reply made me tear up. She takes her role as a strong advocate for her students and their whānau deeply seriously.
Seymour labels principal at centre of mouldy school lunches a media 'frequent flyer'
The principal has hit back saying the food is delivered daily and leftovers removed.
www.nzherald.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
In March this year I emailed Peggy Burrows to voice my support for her public stance re the school lunch disgrace. I noted the courage it takes as a Principal to speak up.
Her lovely reply made me tear up. She takes her role as a strong advocate for her students and their whānau deeply seriously.
Her lovely reply made me tear up. She takes her role as a strong advocate for her students and their whānau deeply seriously.
Reposted by Cyn
BREAKING: PATHA has filed an urgent injunction in the high court seeking to prevent the puberty blocker ban from coming into force, as part of an urgent judicial review we are seeking to overturn the ban entirely.
November 30, 2025 at 11:27 PM
BREAKING: PATHA has filed an urgent injunction in the high court seeking to prevent the puberty blocker ban from coming into force, as part of an urgent judicial review we are seeking to overturn the ban entirely.
And yet we continue to get umpteen articles and comments about a decrease in student achievement/effort/attitude with ZERO acknowledgement of the known effects of covid infection on the brain and nervous system.
Even 2 years after infection, around 40% of young people are still experiencing significant fatigue — indicating a major long-term health issue affecting a substantial proportion of youth who have had COVID-19.
Published: 20 November 2025
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Published: 20 November 2025
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Fatigue in children and young people up to 24 months after infection with SARS-CoV-2 - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Fatigue in children and young people up to 24 months after infection with SARS-CoV-2
www.nature.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
And yet we continue to get umpteen articles and comments about a decrease in student achievement/effort/attitude with ZERO acknowledgement of the known effects of covid infection on the brain and nervous system.
Reposted by Cyn
A lazy morning in the snow with mom and cub. #BearSeason2025 #Mammals 🌿
November 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A lazy morning in the snow with mom and cub. #BearSeason2025 #Mammals 🌿
I have made a Wonky Box miscalculation and have ordered extra asparagus when I shouldn’t have.
I have two bunches to gift. Would any of my close neighbours like one or both? I’ll deliver by bike today.
@lilithgrace.bsky.social
@olimnz.bsky.social
@sallypoastes.bsky.social
I have two bunches to gift. Would any of my close neighbours like one or both? I’ll deliver by bike today.
@lilithgrace.bsky.social
@olimnz.bsky.social
@sallypoastes.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I have made a Wonky Box miscalculation and have ordered extra asparagus when I shouldn’t have.
I have two bunches to gift. Would any of my close neighbours like one or both? I’ll deliver by bike today.
@lilithgrace.bsky.social
@olimnz.bsky.social
@sallypoastes.bsky.social
I have two bunches to gift. Would any of my close neighbours like one or both? I’ll deliver by bike today.
@lilithgrace.bsky.social
@olimnz.bsky.social
@sallypoastes.bsky.social
Reposted by Cyn
The thought of Labour willingly partnering with NZ First, a party that consistently posts vile thoughts (and progresses vile policy) targeting the trans community, is abysmal.
It’s also another argument for voting NZ Greens, who does not stay silent on trans rights.
Back vocal support - not silence.
It’s also another argument for voting NZ Greens, who does not stay silent on trans rights.
Back vocal support - not silence.
November 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The thought of Labour willingly partnering with NZ First, a party that consistently posts vile thoughts (and progresses vile policy) targeting the trans community, is abysmal.
It’s also another argument for voting NZ Greens, who does not stay silent on trans rights.
Back vocal support - not silence.
It’s also another argument for voting NZ Greens, who does not stay silent on trans rights.
Back vocal support - not silence.
For everyone on this side of the International Date Line, remember to start your Advent Calendars today! 🎄
November 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
For everyone on this side of the International Date Line, remember to start your Advent Calendars today! 🎄
Reposted by Cyn
Warm homes are not aspirational.
Affordable food, power and rent aren’t aspirational.
Health and social services that centre health and people are not aspirational.
These are not inspired ideas. They are basic, 101 hallmarks of a functioning country.
Leadership that gets that *would* be inspiring.
Affordable food, power and rent aren’t aspirational.
Health and social services that centre health and people are not aspirational.
These are not inspired ideas. They are basic, 101 hallmarks of a functioning country.
Leadership that gets that *would* be inspiring.
November 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Warm homes are not aspirational.
Affordable food, power and rent aren’t aspirational.
Health and social services that centre health and people are not aspirational.
These are not inspired ideas. They are basic, 101 hallmarks of a functioning country.
Leadership that gets that *would* be inspiring.
Affordable food, power and rent aren’t aspirational.
Health and social services that centre health and people are not aspirational.
These are not inspired ideas. They are basic, 101 hallmarks of a functioning country.
Leadership that gets that *would* be inspiring.
Reposted by Cyn
Reposted by Cyn
Aotearoa Covid Action (ACA) is holding its first ever online open mic night! It will take place on the 6th of December from 8pm to 10pm and is open to all sorts of art forms; singing, playing an instrument, reciting poetry/prose, showing your visual art, etc.
November 29, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Aotearoa Covid Action (ACA) is holding its first ever online open mic night! It will take place on the 6th of December from 8pm to 10pm and is open to all sorts of art forms; singing, playing an instrument, reciting poetry/prose, showing your visual art, etc.
I finished this excellent book yesterday.
It’s a perspective-shifter. I recommend it for anyone who wants/advocates for safer conditions in any sphere (safety in workplace, infrastructure, pedestrian/cycling, medical, you name it).
It’s also a frightening mirror for New Zealand, showing exactly
It’s a perspective-shifter. I recommend it for anyone who wants/advocates for safer conditions in any sphere (safety in workplace, infrastructure, pedestrian/cycling, medical, you name it).
It’s also a frightening mirror for New Zealand, showing exactly
November 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I finished this excellent book yesterday.
It’s a perspective-shifter. I recommend it for anyone who wants/advocates for safer conditions in any sphere (safety in workplace, infrastructure, pedestrian/cycling, medical, you name it).
It’s also a frightening mirror for New Zealand, showing exactly
It’s a perspective-shifter. I recommend it for anyone who wants/advocates for safer conditions in any sphere (safety in workplace, infrastructure, pedestrian/cycling, medical, you name it).
It’s also a frightening mirror for New Zealand, showing exactly
Reposted by Cyn
For context, these were due to be published in March 2025. The NZ govt prevented their publication because they intended to ban puberty blockers and the guidelines show they are safe, effective, and standard care internationally. Today they were released in an OIA putting them in the public domain.
In some good news, today PATHA has finally been able to release the 2025 Guidelines for Gender Affirming Care in Aotearoa New Zealand. You can read them here: patha.nz/resources-an...
Clinical Guidelines | Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa Inc. (PATHA)
patha.nz
November 28, 2025 at 7:25 AM
For context, these were due to be published in March 2025. The NZ govt prevented their publication because they intended to ban puberty blockers and the guidelines show they are safe, effective, and standard care internationally. Today they were released in an OIA putting them in the public domain.
Reposted by Cyn
Happy Thanksgiving :)
@desisurvey.bsky.social
@desisurvey.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Happy Thanksgiving :)
@desisurvey.bsky.social
@desisurvey.bsky.social
Reposted by Cyn
Stanford played a role in the writing of the senior English curriculum, reviewing documents and providing feedback to Ministry officials on at least 10 February, 14 March and 27 March.
Stanford Admits Involvement in the Development of the Senior English Curriculum
While it is usual for a Minister to be aware of the different iterations of a curriculum, it is unusual for a Minister to have input. And yet, this is exactly what has happened with the Engli…
bevanholloway.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Stanford played a role in the writing of the senior English curriculum, reviewing documents and providing feedback to Ministry officials on at least 10 February, 14 March and 27 March.
Reposted by Cyn
It is absolutely critical to democracy that communities directly own their water infrastructure but also unimportant that those same communities get to decide how they look after our environment?
If cognitive dissonance could be harnessed for fuel then we could all live happily ever after
If cognitive dissonance could be harnessed for fuel then we could all live happily ever after
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 AM
It is absolutely critical to democracy that communities directly own their water infrastructure but also unimportant that those same communities get to decide how they look after our environment?
If cognitive dissonance could be harnessed for fuel then we could all live happily ever after
If cognitive dissonance could be harnessed for fuel then we could all live happily ever after
Be still my beating Canadian heart.
Twin 2, who was born and raised in Aotearoa and never eaten a butter tart, is following a Canadian Living recipe to make us butter tarts. 🥹
Note: without raisins tyvm
Twin 2, who was born and raised in Aotearoa and never eaten a butter tart, is following a Canadian Living recipe to make us butter tarts. 🥹
Note: without raisins tyvm
a bunch of tarts on a cooling rack with a white background
Alt: A half dozen butter tarts moving past on a cooling rack.
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Be still my beating Canadian heart.
Twin 2, who was born and raised in Aotearoa and never eaten a butter tart, is following a Canadian Living recipe to make us butter tarts. 🥹
Note: without raisins tyvm
Twin 2, who was born and raised in Aotearoa and never eaten a butter tart, is following a Canadian Living recipe to make us butter tarts. 🥹
Note: without raisins tyvm