Helwise
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look, i would rather burn this country to the ground than let national have another term but can we please be rid of chris hipkins, he's fucking trash.
November 29, 2025 at 12:05 AM
look, i would rather burn this country to the ground than let national have another term but can we please be rid of chris hipkins, he's fucking trash.
Post your favourite LoTR character. Wrong answers only.
November 29, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Post your favourite LoTR character. Wrong answers only.
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Give the gift of affordable NZ art this Christmas. Absolutely no AI! felt.co.nz/listing/598965
Not a single deer - collage landscape
This collage was created with handcrafted papers made using a gelli plate; the papers include tissue and Sumi-e rice paper. Making my own papers means I know the paint is good quality, and the colours...
felt.co.nz
November 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Give the gift of affordable NZ art this Christmas. Absolutely no AI! felt.co.nz/listing/598965
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Snake
Snake (completely different guy to above)
Coyote
Otter
Salmon (being eaten by otter)
Snake
Snake (completely different guy to above)
Coyote
Otter
Salmon (being eaten by otter)
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
pukeko
tui
orca
horse (They were in the ureweras so they count as wild)
fruit bat
pukeko
tui
orca
horse (They were in the ureweras so they count as wild)
fruit bat
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
uuuuuuuuuuuuuh.
Roadrunner
Alligator
Antelope
Armadillo
Nutria rat
uuuuuuuuuuuuuh.
Roadrunner
Alligator
Antelope
Armadillo
Nutria rat
November 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Snake
Snake (completely different guy to above)
Coyote
Otter
Salmon (being eaten by otter)
Snake
Snake (completely different guy to above)
Coyote
Otter
Salmon (being eaten by otter)
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Hey, gonna shamelessly plug my wares:
Charlie Tangaroa and the God of War is now a year old and, sadly, despite brilliant reviews, has kinda been ignored. It's a bit longer than book 1 but is very exciting
Please buy my book
bookhub.co.nz/p/charlie-ta...
Charlie Tangaroa and the God of War is now a year old and, sadly, despite brilliant reviews, has kinda been ignored. It's a bit longer than book 1 but is very exciting
Please buy my book
bookhub.co.nz/p/charlie-ta...
bookhub.co.nz
November 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Hey, gonna shamelessly plug my wares:
Charlie Tangaroa and the God of War is now a year old and, sadly, despite brilliant reviews, has kinda been ignored. It's a bit longer than book 1 but is very exciting
Please buy my book
bookhub.co.nz/p/charlie-ta...
Charlie Tangaroa and the God of War is now a year old and, sadly, despite brilliant reviews, has kinda been ignored. It's a bit longer than book 1 but is very exciting
Please buy my book
bookhub.co.nz/p/charlie-ta...
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Just a reminder that my not-a-Black-Friday catnip sale ends on Sunday night. There will be no "Cyber Monday" discounts.
I've got a special offer on the site for #SecretSantaAoNZ, and that runs until Dec 4.
They make great gifts for cat people, and your cats!
#nzpets
I've got a special offer on the site for #SecretSantaAoNZ, and that runs until Dec 4.
They make great gifts for cat people, and your cats!
#nzpets
November 28, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Just a reminder that my not-a-Black-Friday catnip sale ends on Sunday night. There will be no "Cyber Monday" discounts.
I've got a special offer on the site for #SecretSantaAoNZ, and that runs until Dec 4.
They make great gifts for cat people, and your cats!
#nzpets
I've got a special offer on the site for #SecretSantaAoNZ, and that runs until Dec 4.
They make great gifts for cat people, and your cats!
#nzpets
Cerulean
Let’s all go around the table and say one word we’re thankful for.
November 28, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Cerulean
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Hong Kong fire and Grenfell are just alike. Fire spreading through unsafe building materials installed due to penny-pinching, killing dozens. One difference: before the HK fire is even out three executives at contractors have been arrested, eight years after Grenfell no-one has been arrested.
November 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Hong Kong fire and Grenfell are just alike. Fire spreading through unsafe building materials installed due to penny-pinching, killing dozens. One difference: before the HK fire is even out three executives at contractors have been arrested, eight years after Grenfell no-one has been arrested.
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This is straight up disenfranchisement.
This Bill could invalidate the votes of enough people to swing the next election in favour of the current government for no reason other than that they failed to fill out the correct piece of paper by the "proper" time (as defined by the people who benefit from the rule change).
Justice Committee recommends passing Electoral Amendment Bill with some amendments
The bill would prevent same-day enrolments, ban prisoners from voting, and tighten up the rules around treating.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM
This is straight up disenfranchisement.
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::waggles eyebrows::
fwiw, I caught a dryer fire once - before it had a chance to get out of hand. I was babysitting my little brother, who was playing outside…when I saw smoke pouring out of an open window.
for real tho, yes: *clear out your lint filter every time you dry a load*
fwiw, I caught a dryer fire once - before it had a chance to get out of hand. I was babysitting my little brother, who was playing outside…when I saw smoke pouring out of an open window.
for real tho, yes: *clear out your lint filter every time you dry a load*
Two things I have learned from "It Was Her House First":
1) "Just one more chapter, then I'll turn in" is totally a thing, and
b) CHECK THE FUCKING LINT TRAP
@cheriepriest.com @sirena73.bsky.social
1) "Just one more chapter, then I'll turn in" is totally a thing, and
b) CHECK THE FUCKING LINT TRAP
@cheriepriest.com @sirena73.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
::waggles eyebrows::
fwiw, I caught a dryer fire once - before it had a chance to get out of hand. I was babysitting my little brother, who was playing outside…when I saw smoke pouring out of an open window.
for real tho, yes: *clear out your lint filter every time you dry a load*
fwiw, I caught a dryer fire once - before it had a chance to get out of hand. I was babysitting my little brother, who was playing outside…when I saw smoke pouring out of an open window.
for real tho, yes: *clear out your lint filter every time you dry a load*
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It’s not enough that Labour MPs have made statements. The Party needs to speak out unequivocally.
If a section of the community is stripped of human rights to healthcare & the Party won’t make a statement, what other human rights abuses will they surrender to the possibility of losing votes? #nzpol
If a section of the community is stripped of human rights to healthcare & the Party won’t make a statement, what other human rights abuses will they surrender to the possibility of losing votes? #nzpol
November 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
It’s not enough that Labour MPs have made statements. The Party needs to speak out unequivocally.
If a section of the community is stripped of human rights to healthcare & the Party won’t make a statement, what other human rights abuses will they surrender to the possibility of losing votes? #nzpol
If a section of the community is stripped of human rights to healthcare & the Party won’t make a statement, what other human rights abuses will they surrender to the possibility of losing votes? #nzpol
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#SecretSantaAoNZ Calling all Santas, secret or otherwise: Blackwell's DO send w/ free shipping, lickety-split! And in AoNZ, Unity send The Cat Operator's Manual with similar urgency. Delighted! Thanks @QueenOliviaiii.com and @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social and also Tom's Mum for the wonderful linocuts.
November 27, 2025 at 5:38 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ Calling all Santas, secret or otherwise: Blackwell's DO send w/ free shipping, lickety-split! And in AoNZ, Unity send The Cat Operator's Manual with similar urgency. Delighted! Thanks @QueenOliviaiii.com and @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social and also Tom's Mum for the wonderful linocuts.
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DEPLOY THE BOY
November 27, 2025 at 3:46 AM
DEPLOY THE BOY
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We recently posted about a Data Sovereignty webinar and related topics. This 8 session course is on that as well. It is being run by Te Kura o Tahetoka. Take a look at the video by Amanda and send it along to anyone who might have interest.
#Kikorangi
#Kikorangi
Māori Data Sovereignty Course
Amanda Craig is doing an 8 session course on Māori Data Sovereignty. It is designed for people who want to make a difference. It has a price point that can be more accessible than an organisation wide...
te-ara-paerangi.community
November 27, 2025 at 5:16 AM
We recently posted about a Data Sovereignty webinar and related topics. This 8 session course is on that as well. It is being run by Te Kura o Tahetoka. Take a look at the video by Amanda and send it along to anyone who might have interest.
#Kikorangi
#Kikorangi
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Trans rights are bodily autonomy rights. They are women’s rights, gay rights, human rights. If you claim to advocate fully for any of those and you make an exception when it comes to trans people, you are a duped fool and you are only helping those who want every last one of those rights erased.
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Trans rights are bodily autonomy rights. They are women’s rights, gay rights, human rights. If you claim to advocate fully for any of those and you make an exception when it comes to trans people, you are a duped fool and you are only helping those who want every last one of those rights erased.
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There's a big sale at Redbubble right now and, oh, look that. It's where I have my Sandman Slim store.
www.redbubble.com/people/nginz...
www.redbubble.com/people/nginz...
Richard Kadrey Shop | Redbubble
Richard Kadrey is an independent artist creating amazing designs for great products such as t-shirts, stickers, posters, and phone cases.
www.redbubble.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
There's a big sale at Redbubble right now and, oh, look that. It's where I have my Sandman Slim store.
www.redbubble.com/people/nginz...
www.redbubble.com/people/nginz...
I am reading this at the moment and it is BREAKING me (complimentary).
Stuck in place you don’t want to be this Thanksgiving? I got you! Like every year, I can be your boss, angry/needy boyfriend, friend in trouble, the mob, or whatever you need on the phone. Also happy to yell at your racist uncle. Price? Purchase a copy of this beauty! Rescue and a book, baby.
November 27, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I am reading this at the moment and it is BREAKING me (complimentary).
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Kia ora koutou, the Hamilton mask bloc has been refilled with roughly 7 packs of different coloured KN95s. Available from the Western Community Centre.
November 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Kia ora koutou, the Hamilton mask bloc has been refilled with roughly 7 packs of different coloured KN95s. Available from the Western Community Centre.
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More queen yellow-legged hornets found in Auckland's North Shore
More queen yellow-legged hornets found in Auckland's North Shore
Over half were found with either developed nests or evidence of nesting.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
More queen yellow-legged hornets found in Auckland's North Shore
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Ghosts, possession, romance, witchcraft, ancestral healing, murders, my novel HedgeWitch is out now on e-book and NZers can pre-order their own signed paperback now
jaidedee.com/shop/
jaidedee.com/shop/
November 27, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Ghosts, possession, romance, witchcraft, ancestral healing, murders, my novel HedgeWitch is out now on e-book and NZers can pre-order their own signed paperback now
jaidedee.com/shop/
jaidedee.com/shop/
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Can't argue with that.
The Eric Carter series about a sweary, violent necromancer in Los Angeles on a rage-fueled quest for vengeance.
Start with DEAD THINGS and go from there.
astrapublishinghouse.com/product/dead...
www.stephenblackmoore.com/eric-carter-...
The Eric Carter series about a sweary, violent necromancer in Los Angeles on a rage-fueled quest for vengeance.
Start with DEAD THINGS and go from there.
astrapublishinghouse.com/product/dead...
www.stephenblackmoore.com/eric-carter-...
November 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Can't argue with that.
The Eric Carter series about a sweary, violent necromancer in Los Angeles on a rage-fueled quest for vengeance.
Start with DEAD THINGS and go from there.
astrapublishinghouse.com/product/dead...
www.stephenblackmoore.com/eric-carter-...
The Eric Carter series about a sweary, violent necromancer in Los Angeles on a rage-fueled quest for vengeance.
Start with DEAD THINGS and go from there.
astrapublishinghouse.com/product/dead...
www.stephenblackmoore.com/eric-carter-...
GOOD NEWS ALERT
November 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
GOOD NEWS ALERT
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Vaccinating boys and girls. It works bitches.
November 26, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Vaccinating boys and girls. It works bitches.
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A very, very important peer-reviewed empirical study published in the academic journal Pediatrics shows that hormone treatment of young trans people decreases suicidality very significantly.
Doubtless it will be ignored by Simonoff et al, who are not even measuring this in the “Pathways” study.
Doubtless it will be ignored by Simonoff et al, who are not even measuring this in the “Pathways” study.
Changes in Suicidality among Transgender Adolescents Following Hormone Therapy: An Extended Study
To examine changes in suicidality following hormone therapy (HT) among transgender and gender-diverse adolescents and young adults.A retrospective cha…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 AM
A very, very important peer-reviewed empirical study published in the academic journal Pediatrics shows that hormone treatment of young trans people decreases suicidality very significantly.
Doubtless it will be ignored by Simonoff et al, who are not even measuring this in the “Pathways” study.
Doubtless it will be ignored by Simonoff et al, who are not even measuring this in the “Pathways” study.