Dr Siân Robyns
@drsian.bsky.social
PhD Literary Translation Studies; freelance editor; reader; occasional writer; translator, A Tale of Love/ Conte de l'amour bifrons by Linda Lê (Mākaro Press); knitter, mad, mad knitter.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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November 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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FUCK (and I can 𝐍𝐎𝐓 emphasise this hard enough) OFF.
One of the absolute basic building blocks of a modern 21st century Labour movement must be, without any deviation or semantic gymnastics, pay equity.
One of the absolute basic building blocks of a modern 21st century Labour movement must be, without any deviation or semantic gymnastics, pay equity.
Chris Hipkins will not say whether Labour will commit $12.8b to restore pay equity.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the Herald ahead of his conference
Chris Hipkins will not say whether Labour will commit $12.8b to restore pay equity. Video / Mark Mitchell
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
FUCK (and I can 𝐍𝐎𝐓 emphasise this hard enough) OFF.
One of the absolute basic building blocks of a modern 21st century Labour movement must be, without any deviation or semantic gymnastics, pay equity.
One of the absolute basic building blocks of a modern 21st century Labour movement must be, without any deviation or semantic gymnastics, pay equity.
Reposted by Dr Siân Robyns
If Labour won't commit to restoring pay equity, it might as well rename itself to "capital" and stop pretending.
November 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM
If Labour won't commit to restoring pay equity, it might as well rename itself to "capital" and stop pretending.
#SecretSantaAoNZ. Eagle has safely landed. Thank you, dear Santa.
November 28, 2025 at 5:33 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ. Eagle has safely landed. Thank you, dear Santa.
Reposted by Dr Siân Robyns
Boards Chair here - before our BOT passed a motion affirming our commitment to Te Tiriti, I received emails from parents and teachers urging the board on.
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Boards Chair here - before our BOT passed a motion affirming our commitment to Te Tiriti, I received emails from parents and teachers urging the board on.
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
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November 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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November 27, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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#kai. Dinner: I know it all looks a bit brown and sad but it was very good – the leek, shiitake and almond pilaf, served with courgette and warehou, pan-fried and seasoned with garam masala, lemon and garlic and herb salt (one of those spur-of-the-moment-wonder-if-this-will-work-seasoning ideas.) ✅
November 27, 2025 at 8:20 AM
#kai. Dinner: I know it all looks a bit brown and sad but it was very good – the leek, shiitake and almond pilaf, served with courgette and warehou, pan-fried and seasoned with garam masala, lemon and garlic and herb salt (one of those spur-of-the-moment-wonder-if-this-will-work-seasoning ideas.) ✅
Oh ho ho! Something is on its way to me! #SecretSantaAoNZ. *Paces impatiently *
November 26, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Oh ho ho! Something is on its way to me! #SecretSantaAoNZ. *Paces impatiently *
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November 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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#kai. Tandoori-esque chicken drumsticks with a salad of rocket, mesclun, radish, cucumber, fennel, avocado, mixed seeds, lightly dressed with olive oil, pink salt and a few blobs of tahini. Not seen: a piece of chilli coriander naan.
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 AM
#kai. Tandoori-esque chicken drumsticks with a salad of rocket, mesclun, radish, cucumber, fennel, avocado, mixed seeds, lightly dressed with olive oil, pink salt and a few blobs of tahini. Not seen: a piece of chilli coriander naan.
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I don't think any of this is really a surprise but it really does reveal how much the government doesn't give a shit about the consequences of what they do
They didn't do it to pad out their benefit numbers target, just to save a tiny bit of money in the short term and who cares about the effects.
They didn't do it to pad out their benefit numbers target, just to save a tiny bit of money in the short term and who cares about the effects.
Ministers were warned against teen welfare crackdown, documents reveal
Officials said the changes could actually increase long-term benefit dependency.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I don't think any of this is really a surprise but it really does reveal how much the government doesn't give a shit about the consequences of what they do
They didn't do it to pad out their benefit numbers target, just to save a tiny bit of money in the short term and who cares about the effects.
They didn't do it to pad out their benefit numbers target, just to save a tiny bit of money in the short term and who cares about the effects.
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Local politicians in NZ can kick it off by NOT promoting, employing or excusing men who’ve harassed, abused or assaulted women. #nzpol
Stop sweeping the issue under the carpet for the ‘bigger picture’ because that bigger picture without accountability or consequences is a misogynistic hellscape.
Stop sweeping the issue under the carpet for the ‘bigger picture’ because that bigger picture without accountability or consequences is a misogynistic hellscape.
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It’s a day to raise awareness around all forms of violence against women and girls and to call for an end to gender-based violence.
#InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen #EndGenderBasedViolence
#InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen #EndGenderBasedViolence
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Local politicians in NZ can kick it off by NOT promoting, employing or excusing men who’ve harassed, abused or assaulted women. #nzpol
Stop sweeping the issue under the carpet for the ‘bigger picture’ because that bigger picture without accountability or consequences is a misogynistic hellscape.
Stop sweeping the issue under the carpet for the ‘bigger picture’ because that bigger picture without accountability or consequences is a misogynistic hellscape.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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#kai Breakfast: three cheese toastie (edamame, Gruyère, parmesan) with salami, basil, and scraps of red onion, capsicum, and eggplant. Really good, even if the cheese escaped.
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
#kai Breakfast: three cheese toastie (edamame, Gruyère, parmesan) with salami, basil, and scraps of red onion, capsicum, and eggplant. Really good, even if the cheese escaped.
Last night’s dinner: leek, shiitake and almond pilaf with smoked kahawai, asparagus, Greek-style yoghurt and loads of lemon juice.
November 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Last night’s dinner: leek, shiitake and almond pilaf with smoked kahawai, asparagus, Greek-style yoghurt and loads of lemon juice.
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We can disagree on policy. But promoting someone who spreads misogynistic rumours into a key leadership role? That should be a red line for any council committed to safe and respectful politics. #nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/25-...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/25-...
Andrew Little buddies up to the right
In his first council meeting as Wellington mayor, Andrew Little opened a political rift between Labour and the Greens.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We can disagree on policy. But promoting someone who spreads misogynistic rumours into a key leadership role? That should be a red line for any council committed to safe and respectful politics. #nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/25-...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/25-...
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A quote from the man who just gave Ray Chung a promotion.
November 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A quote from the man who just gave Ray Chung a promotion.
Word nerd games, all the way. I’m a wordler, a quordler, an octordler and occasional 64rdler (depending on how bad the insomnia is). I’ve just discovered Chrono and Strands, and my Connections record is patchy. Codecracker and crosswords. #SecretSantaAoNZ
Another day, another chance to learn more about you #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Word nerd games, all the way. I’m a wordler, a quordler, an octordler and occasional 64rdler (depending on how bad the insomnia is). I’ve just discovered Chrono and Strands, and my Connections record is patchy. Codecracker and crosswords. #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM