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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 11h

If you're unsure why art history is important, consider the impact of the cartoon artworks that came out after the terrorist attack in Ōtautahi.

Weeping kiwi in black and white, the hug with the caption 'this is your home and you should have been safe here'.

Banksy's judge beating a protestor. ❣️

Paul Le Comte 🇳🇿🇨🇦📷 @paullecomtephoto.nz · 16h

Could you pls do an old ex-Art History teacher a solid, sign this petition to save the subject in our schools, and pass it on.

These philistines need to hear from you all.

Thank you

petitions.parliament.nz/a1acf19a-72f...

Edvard Munch's 'Scream' but with the text 'I can't believe they're cancelling Art History' in a speech bubble

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Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 16h

With the voting over, we hope that council’s across Aotearoa will consider how the decisions they make impact our lives.

From pools to parking, council decisions can have a huge impact on disabled people’s lives

It's crunch time for local elections – so what do disability advocates think should be on the agenda for newly elected councils?

thespinoff.co.nz

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 11h

It's not right 🥺 I know it shouldn't be a surprise after all these months of petty shortsighted decision-making based on some ugly values, but it still lands like another blow. 😔

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 1d

Here's a good version of the kōrero behind the name 🫶🏾

Not my narrative to share, but I checked the writer, it is theirs, and matches what I've been taught in iwi spaces ❣️ enjoy

The Māori legend of Franz Josef Glacier

Nestled within the heart of Aotearoa New Zealand’s stunning West Coast, Franz Josef Glacier stands as a breathtaking testament to the beauty and power of nature. But beyond its icy facade lies a story...

www.franzjosefglacier.com

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 1d

Creating a 1,394,200% effective marginal tax rate is quite an achievement.

@ganeshahirao.bsky.social kua kitea tēnei? 🫣

Ms Hooper @mshooper.bsky.social · 2d

PM Christopher Luxon seemingly transmutes political gold into sh*t
#nzpol

archive.today/vE7qJ

PM Christopher Luxon seemingly transmutes political gold into sh*t

PM seemingly fluffs the coalition’s beneficiary-bashing surefire vote winner.

www.nzherald.co.nz

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 2d

Rainy day. Indoor play.

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 2d

Surry 😉

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 3d

Lots of swearing. All warranted.
Lots of work went into this ❤️

the Juice Media @thejuicemedia.com · 4d

The Government of New Zealand has made a new tourism ad and it's surprsingly honest and informative!

Honest Government Ad | Visit New Zealand!

YouTube video by thejuicemedia

www.youtube.com

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 3d

Not the easiest thing to do; go you!

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 3d

Definitely keen for a follow up; this was brilliant

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 4d

Shepherds Reign also amazing 😍 not reo but 'nesian

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 4d

When does the RSB take effect? 🥺🥺🥺

Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 4d

Appreciated 🙏🏾

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 4d

Waimate’s mayor has issued a firmly worded statement condemning “racist and divisive” online attacks on a young leadership programme participant.

‘We condemn it’: Mayor takes stand against racist comments

Waimate’s mayor has issued a firmly worded statement condemning “racist and divisive” online attacks on a young leadership programme participant.

dlvr.it

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 4d

The Bagshaws are consistently good people. Everything she said ❣️

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 4d

Dame Sue Bagshaw says she is seeing too many young people without homes who don’t know where their next meal is coming from.

Christchurch community marches against lack of state housing

Dame Sue Bagshaw says she is seeing too many young people without homes who don’t know where their next meal is coming from.

dlvr.it

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 4d

To quote Tā Tīmoti Kāretu,

"Kāre he hua o te tangiweto e tātau mā"

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 4d

... just a wahine irapūmau... musing on when... and where... to deploy 'no, not that'...

... to whom...

... or in the comments of whose posts...

... or in which submissions...

We can find many more appropriate uses for this phrase. Also looks like 'nono tthat' so...

#whakatauākī
#nonotthat

Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 4d

Pleeease make time to vote today if you haven't already 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

The Spinoff @thespinoff.bsky.social · 4d

Last chance to vote for council with one more day to go

After a promising start, turnout is on the slide – but there's still time to get out and vote....

thespinoff.co.nz

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 5d

😂😂😂

Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 6d

Helpful threads ☺️

Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 6d

So last night I migrated @gregpak.net from Bluesky to Blacksky's myatproto.social server for non-Black users! A few thoughts on the process for anyone thinking about this...

Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 6d

whew. that took a while! but it looks like i'm done! all blobbed up in blobtown!

Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 7d

Proud of you, internet stranger. It's hard out there for people who *aren't* also battling addiction - you are doing both, you survived and you are surviving 💪🏾💗 bloody good work.

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 7d

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E-Tangata @etangata.bsky.social · 10d

“For those of us who’ve been pressured to assimilate into Pākehā culture, it’s tempting to think that assimilating into Māori culture is respectful. But this is not what’s being asked of us.” — Mengzhu Fu.

We all have a stake in the future of this place | E-Tangata

“For those of us who’ve been pressured to assimilate into Pākehā culture, it’s tempting to think that assimilating into Māori culture is respectful. But this is not what’s being asked of us.” — Mengzh...

e-tangata.co.nz

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 9d

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Hākui K (she/her) @haakuik.bsky.social · 11d

E mārama ana.

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Assiduously Julie @awaterevalley.bsky.social · 11d

How to do a special vote for local elections.

Didn’t get a voting pack? You can still vote in the local elections
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/03-...

Didn’t get a voting pack? You can still vote in the local elections

There's still time! Don't give up!

thespinoff.co.nz

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