Jason Kemp
@dialogcrm.bsky.social
WordPress guy. Was Auckland, NZ - now in North Otago. B/g pic at the back of the Lindis Pass. Topics incl. music, film, biking, renewable energy, climate, tech, coffee, architecture, & the dog. Quals in law, arts & marketing. Barista. https://dialogcrm.com
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Community Building in Hampden - DialogCRM
Community Building in Hampden. For the last 2 years I've been busy on community building pun absolutely intended.
dialogcrm.com
This is some of what I've been up to for the past couple of years. "I’ve been busy on community building pun absolutely intended."
dialogcrm.com/blog/2025/11...
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A bit windy today in lower NI
Camper van has crosswind assist whatever that is.
Very interesting.
2hrs from Turangi which is tonights stopover
Camper van has crosswind assist whatever that is.
Very interesting.
2hrs from Turangi which is tonights stopover
December 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
A bit windy today in lower NI
Camper van has crosswind assist whatever that is.
Very interesting.
2hrs from Turangi which is tonights stopover
Camper van has crosswind assist whatever that is.
Very interesting.
2hrs from Turangi which is tonights stopover
Passing through Foxton heading North - celebrate Foxton expat Miriam Clancy. Possibly back in NZ soon after many years in NYC & Pennsylvania
youtu.be/lPGbdEhKeUg
youtu.be/lPGbdEhKeUg
Miriam Clancy - Southern Cross (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Miriam Clancy 🎵
youtu.be
December 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Passing through Foxton heading North - celebrate Foxton expat Miriam Clancy. Possibly back in NZ soon after many years in NYC & Pennsylvania
youtu.be/lPGbdEhKeUg
youtu.be/lPGbdEhKeUg
Just tried to book a cab in Wellington. AI answered the phone.
Being on the corner of two streets does not help.
Of course there are no street numbers - there almost never is.
But using AI for that is hopeless. The first 3 companies i called were all busy or asleep. Its only 2am.
Being on the corner of two streets does not help.
Of course there are no street numbers - there almost never is.
But using AI for that is hopeless. The first 3 companies i called were all busy or asleep. Its only 2am.
December 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Just tried to book a cab in Wellington. AI answered the phone.
Being on the corner of two streets does not help.
Of course there are no street numbers - there almost never is.
But using AI for that is hopeless. The first 3 companies i called were all busy or asleep. Its only 2am.
Being on the corner of two streets does not help.
Of course there are no street numbers - there almost never is.
But using AI for that is hopeless. The first 3 companies i called were all busy or asleep. Its only 2am.
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They're thinking of expanding pumped storage on Loch Awe (both at existing site and a new one). Original plan for new site had effect of raising/dropping Loch by about 1 metre. It's been cut down to 20% of that size now.
As the world looks to incorporate more renewables into energy grids, centuries-old systems that can balance supply and demand are being reappraised and innovated upon. www.wired.com/story/pumped...
Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Is Having a Renaissance
As the world looks to incorporate more renewables into energy grids, centuries-old systems that can balance supply and demand are being reappraised and innovated upon.
www.wired.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
They're thinking of expanding pumped storage on Loch Awe (both at existing site and a new one). Original plan for new site had effect of raising/dropping Loch by about 1 metre. It's been cut down to 20% of that size now.
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I'm sharing this here, as I have on Facebook and Instagram, but there's no account on here to share from, and I just think this is wonderful.
A really good balance of design and implementation, and appears to achieve everything it set out to do, and it *SO* appeals to my inner 'work nerd'.
A really good balance of design and implementation, and appears to achieve everything it set out to do, and it *SO* appeals to my inner 'work nerd'.
December 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
I'm sharing this here, as I have on Facebook and Instagram, but there's no account on here to share from, and I just think this is wonderful.
A really good balance of design and implementation, and appears to achieve everything it set out to do, and it *SO* appeals to my inner 'work nerd'.
A really good balance of design and implementation, and appears to achieve everything it set out to do, and it *SO* appeals to my inner 'work nerd'.
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Ok out of the blue, a photographer who I really admire & am in awe of rang me up out of the blue this evening to say how much he loves my calendar.
Holly shit, he what? I have a couple of his books.
Blown away by(& rather proud which is odd for an imposter syndrome addict)
Holly shit, he what? I have a couple of his books.
Blown away by(& rather proud which is odd for an imposter syndrome addict)
Ok it's finally happening.
My Calendar 2026 is now available for pre-order. Printing by end of the month to allow for international shipping.
(sorry no international orders just yet, still setting that up).
So happy I could cry.
paullecomtephoto.nz/products/202...
My Calendar 2026 is now available for pre-order. Printing by end of the month to allow for international shipping.
(sorry no international orders just yet, still setting that up).
So happy I could cry.
paullecomtephoto.nz/products/202...
December 18, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Ok out of the blue, a photographer who I really admire & am in awe of rang me up out of the blue this evening to say how much he loves my calendar.
Holly shit, he what? I have a couple of his books.
Blown away by(& rather proud which is odd for an imposter syndrome addict)
Holly shit, he what? I have a couple of his books.
Blown away by(& rather proud which is odd for an imposter syndrome addict)
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It’s not like they’re even trading our environment for substantial financial gain for the country. They’re literally burning down the house to make a bag of charcoal.
PRESS RELEASE:
The Luxon government rushes through a major rollback of environmental protections in and around wetlands and other precious areas.
#nzpol #climatecrisis
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...
The Luxon government rushes through a major rollback of environmental protections in and around wetlands and other precious areas.
#nzpol #climatecrisis
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...
Mining rules rolled back - wetlands and biodiversity hotspots in the firing line
The Government has rolled back environmental protections, clearing the way for mining in and around wetlands, significant natural areas, and highly productive soils.
www.greenpeace.org
December 18, 2025 at 8:29 AM
It’s not like they’re even trading our environment for substantial financial gain for the country. They’re literally burning down the house to make a bag of charcoal.
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Min of Health has decided not to continue with the FluTracking survey each week from next year.
What a ridiculous decision. The cost savings must be minimal
What are our taxes actually used for if not things like public health?
What a ridiculous decision. The cost savings must be minimal
What are our taxes actually used for if not things like public health?
December 16, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Min of Health has decided not to continue with the FluTracking survey each week from next year.
What a ridiculous decision. The cost savings must be minimal
What are our taxes actually used for if not things like public health?
What a ridiculous decision. The cost savings must be minimal
What are our taxes actually used for if not things like public health?
On a ferry. Got asked if i was bringing any pets.
Pretty sure someone brought a whole flock of sheep and some cows though.
Wondering if some of them might qualify as pets but yeah..
Pretty sure someone brought a whole flock of sheep and some cows though.
Wondering if some of them might qualify as pets but yeah..
December 18, 2025 at 8:49 AM
On a ferry. Got asked if i was bringing any pets.
Pretty sure someone brought a whole flock of sheep and some cows though.
Wondering if some of them might qualify as pets but yeah..
Pretty sure someone brought a whole flock of sheep and some cows though.
Wondering if some of them might qualify as pets but yeah..
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we can kill them all if we just work together and ✨believe💫
December 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
we can kill them all if we just work together and ✨believe💫
Number 111 out of 200 songs on driving playlist. In a queue so signing off now.
December 18, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Number 111 out of 200 songs on driving playlist. In a queue so signing off now.
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Everyone knows about Ahmed al-Ahmad, the Syrian Muslim migrant who took down one gunman. Another man, a Middle Eastern refugee, ran into a firefight and kicked the gun away from the other gunman. Police shot him, and bystanders kicked him in the head while he was down, thinking he was the terrorist.
December 18, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Everyone knows about Ahmed al-Ahmad, the Syrian Muslim migrant who took down one gunman. Another man, a Middle Eastern refugee, ran into a firefight and kicked the gun away from the other gunman. Police shot him, and bystanders kicked him in the head while he was down, thinking he was the terrorist.
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Postcards from Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand.
December 18, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Postcards from Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand.
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"Just in the nick of time, New Zealand’s trans youth—and the people who love them and care for them—can breathe a sigh of relief" 🥰
This is the heart of it. Everyone who knows and loves a trans kid knows how vital—as in literally life-saving—this injunction feels (and will hopefully continue to be)
This is the heart of it. Everyone who knows and loves a trans kid knows how vital—as in literally life-saving—this injunction feels (and will hopefully continue to be)
While we were busy with the US Congress, major international news on trans healthcare.
A New Zealand court announced an injunction on the far-right trans health care ban there.
The court says that the biggest danger is posed by banning care.
Big story for us from @transvestigations.bsky.social
A New Zealand court announced an injunction on the far-right trans health care ban there.
The court says that the biggest danger is posed by banning care.
Big story for us from @transvestigations.bsky.social
Victory in New Zealand, For Now—Injunction Brings Puberty Blocker Ban to a Screeching Halt
The High Court asserted that, contrary to wild speculation by anti-trans establishments, puberty blockers are largely safe and reversible.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:39 AM
"Just in the nick of time, New Zealand’s trans youth—and the people who love them and care for them—can breathe a sigh of relief" 🥰
This is the heart of it. Everyone who knows and loves a trans kid knows how vital—as in literally life-saving—this injunction feels (and will hopefully continue to be)
This is the heart of it. Everyone who knows and loves a trans kid knows how vital—as in literally life-saving—this injunction feels (and will hopefully continue to be)
Fantastic news. What goes up must come down
BREAKING: Oracle (ORCL) has fallen 45% since September 10, wiping out over $427,000,000,000 in market cap and is on track for its worst quarter since 2001.
December 18, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Fantastic news. What goes up must come down
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“Ive got good news and bad news...the bad news is that some of you will lose your jobs, but the good news is I've been promoted...”
December 18, 2025 at 7:28 AM
“Ive got good news and bad news...the bad news is that some of you will lose your jobs, but the good news is I've been promoted...”
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Am just not interested in any coverage of this in the context of 'debate' or 'litigating' or starting a 'discussion' beyond the fact that he said 'mass uncontrolled immigration' which is specifically a white supremacist/nazi/far right line and a fake made-up thing that doesn't exist.
December 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Am just not interested in any coverage of this in the context of 'debate' or 'litigating' or starting a 'discussion' beyond the fact that he said 'mass uncontrolled immigration' which is specifically a white supremacist/nazi/far right line and a fake made-up thing that doesn't exist.
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Read about this last night (complete with the detail of his own-head-like finger tracing the carefully scripted line as he read it out), and thought it might be a new low for Luxo, and perhaps the most blatantly racist statement from a PM since Muldoon.
Mass uncontrolled immigration ok luxon are you gonna ban Australians from NZ cause who was responsible for terrorism on our soil? Racist piece of shit.
December 18, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Read about this last night (complete with the detail of his own-head-like finger tracing the carefully scripted line as he read it out), and thought it might be a new low for Luxo, and perhaps the most blatantly racist statement from a PM since Muldoon.
Peter was born in Riverton near Invercargill & represented NZ well
December 18, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Peter was born in Riverton near Invercargill & represented NZ well
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More than a right wing bullshit, it is absolutely a white supremacist talking point combination of words to deliberately use.
The only country Australia has uncontrolled mass migration from is New Zealand. But the stupidity of the claim is secondary to kind of places that put those claims together.
The only country Australia has uncontrolled mass migration from is New Zealand. But the stupidity of the claim is secondary to kind of places that put those claims together.
December 18, 2025 at 7:16 AM
More than a right wing bullshit, it is absolutely a white supremacist talking point combination of words to deliberately use.
The only country Australia has uncontrolled mass migration from is New Zealand. But the stupidity of the claim is secondary to kind of places that put those claims together.
The only country Australia has uncontrolled mass migration from is New Zealand. But the stupidity of the claim is secondary to kind of places that put those claims together.
Jane Siberry & KD Lang - Calling All Angels
YouTube video by Marco Ars Zeemo
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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‘Elizabeth Knox navigates, with impressive skill and sensitivity, some of the very real anxieties confronting the young adults who will, I feel certain, be her many avid readers.’
December 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM
‘Elizabeth Knox navigates, with impressive skill and sensitivity, some of the very real anxieties confronting the young adults who will, I feel certain, be her many avid readers.’