Jo Fountain
@jofountain.bsky.social
Rural social scientist - food resilience, agritourism, climate change, regional resilience. Also mum and grandma, love cats, books, and growing my own food..
Made it. An iconic image on a beautiful day in Wellington.
Have even completed some hand written notes for my presentation tonight. Could do with some painkillers and more caffeine now
Have even completed some hand written notes for my presentation tonight. Could do with some painkillers and more caffeine now
December 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Made it. An iconic image on a beautiful day in Wellington.
Have even completed some hand written notes for my presentation tonight. Could do with some painkillers and more caffeine now
Have even completed some hand written notes for my presentation tonight. Could do with some painkillers and more caffeine now
Busy day- completed my PD&A documents for meeting tomorrow, followed by 2 hour face to face tutorial. Next, mad dash to airport for flight to WLG where I will be speaking at the French Embassy this evening. Then cocktails, trip back to airport and home.
Hope to prepare said presentation on flight
Hope to prepare said presentation on flight
December 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Busy day- completed my PD&A documents for meeting tomorrow, followed by 2 hour face to face tutorial. Next, mad dash to airport for flight to WLG where I will be speaking at the French Embassy this evening. Then cocktails, trip back to airport and home.
Hope to prepare said presentation on flight
Hope to prepare said presentation on flight
Just checked the tracking details... said parcel was delivered at 8.12am. Nothing on doorstep, so checked letterbox.....
... TA DA!!
#SecretSantaAoNZ
... TA DA!!
#SecretSantaAoNZ
December 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Just checked the tracking details... said parcel was delivered at 8.12am. Nothing on doorstep, so checked letterbox.....
... TA DA!!
#SecretSantaAoNZ
... TA DA!!
#SecretSantaAoNZ
December 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Exciting update on my parcel!! #SecretSantaAoNZ
After setting up basecamp in Wiri for the last five days, my parcel made a late night dash down the country and delivery seems imminent!!
After setting up basecamp in Wiri for the last five days, my parcel made a late night dash down the country and delivery seems imminent!!
a kitchen with a red door and a refrigerator
Alt: a kitchen with a red door. Floppy eared dog leaps up and down in front of it
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December 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Exciting update on my parcel!! #SecretSantaAoNZ
After setting up basecamp in Wiri for the last five days, my parcel made a late night dash down the country and delivery seems imminent!!
After setting up basecamp in Wiri for the last five days, my parcel made a late night dash down the country and delivery seems imminent!!
Waiting.... waiting... NZ Post says my parcel will arrive today 👀 #SecretSantaAoNZ
a dog and a stuffed animal are looking at a blue door
Alt: a dog and a stuffed animal are looking at a blue door... tails wagging
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December 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Waiting.... waiting... NZ Post says my parcel will arrive today 👀 #SecretSantaAoNZ
Lots of things on my 'to do' list this weekend. Most not achieved (again. Too hot). But got onto the most important item 🌟
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
December 7, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Lots of things on my 'to do' list this weekend. Most not achieved (again. Too hot). But got onto the most important item 🌟
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I got the message that my 🎁 is on its way.... I will be watching and waiting 😁 #SecretSantaAoNz
December 4, 2025 at 5:25 AM
I got the message that my 🎁 is on its way.... I will be watching and waiting 😁 #SecretSantaAoNz
Reposted by Jo Fountain
You won't get any progressive policy or action post 2026 by voting for anyone but the @greens.org.nz
Do it for your kids💚
#nzpol
Do it for your kids💚
#nzpol
Govt needs to buy carbon credits or come clean on emissions commitment - opposition
Nicola Willis has cast fresh doubt on whether New Zealand will pay for the offshore carbon credits needed to meet its 2030 promise to halve emissions.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
You won't get any progressive policy or action post 2026 by voting for anyone but the @greens.org.nz
Do it for your kids💚
#nzpol
Do it for your kids💚
#nzpol
My daughter has just finished her first year of university (UC). Received an A- average, with only one B+ grade.
She went to virtually no lectures (but did attend most tutorials). She also didn't watch the lectures she missed usually (just looked at powerpoint). She did virtually no readings 1/n
She went to virtually no lectures (but did attend most tutorials). She also didn't watch the lectures she missed usually (just looked at powerpoint). She did virtually no readings 1/n
December 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
My daughter has just finished her first year of university (UC). Received an A- average, with only one B+ grade.
She went to virtually no lectures (but did attend most tutorials). She also didn't watch the lectures she missed usually (just looked at powerpoint). She did virtually no readings 1/n
She went to virtually no lectures (but did attend most tutorials). She also didn't watch the lectures she missed usually (just looked at powerpoint). She did virtually no readings 1/n
I'm going to sound like a grinch. There has been nothing christmassy in my house since my daughter was 14ish... doesn't seem worth the effort and she doesn't care.
My family were never really big into gifts for adults. It's quite likely the only gift i receive this year will be #SecretSantaAoNZ
My family were never really big into gifts for adults. It's quite likely the only gift i receive this year will be #SecretSantaAoNZ
Been a couple of days since we had a question, and this one is pretty important, #SecretSantaAoNZ
December 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I'm going to sound like a grinch. There has been nothing christmassy in my house since my daughter was 14ish... doesn't seem worth the effort and she doesn't care.
My family were never really big into gifts for adults. It's quite likely the only gift i receive this year will be #SecretSantaAoNZ
My family were never really big into gifts for adults. It's quite likely the only gift i receive this year will be #SecretSantaAoNZ
Another WFH day... with two feline colleagues. Black cat Lexie has displaced Poppy the dog, who has had to find another seat, not in the morning sunshine
November 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Another WFH day... with two feline colleagues. Black cat Lexie has displaced Poppy the dog, who has had to find another seat, not in the morning sunshine
I raised muscovy ducklings in my lounge and then in my garden
November 30, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I raised muscovy ducklings in my lounge and then in my garden
Shame no one will want our goods anymore due to our lack of action on climate change.
Gosh this lot are dim. #nzpol
Gosh this lot are dim. #nzpol
📺 NZ National Party #nzpol
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November 27, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Shame no one will want our goods anymore due to our lack of action on climate change.
Gosh this lot are dim. #nzpol
Gosh this lot are dim. #nzpol
And this here is why I see no alternative but to vote Green next election if we want any hope of transformational change on climate, pay equity, te tiriti or ANYTHING else.
#nzpol
#nzpol
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.
November 27, 2025 at 11:25 PM
And this here is why I see no alternative but to vote Green next election if we want any hope of transformational change on climate, pay equity, te tiriti or ANYTHING else.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Definitely a coffee drinker... not so much tea. For morale? Luxurious hot chocolate maybe? Or wine. But I definitely don't need more wine.
Some people have already covered this in other posts, but for the Santas that need to know specifically.
What are your go-to-drinks? Your tasty beverages FOR MORALE?
#SecretSantaAoNZ
What are your go-to-drinks? Your tasty beverages FOR MORALE?
#SecretSantaAoNZ
November 27, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Definitely a coffee drinker... not so much tea. For morale? Luxurious hot chocolate maybe? Or wine. But I definitely don't need more wine.
The only activity of this type I do is jigsaws which i enjoy while listening to audiobooks.
I've found that weeding the garden gets me into a similar flow state to mindful colouring, but is more useful #SecretSantaAoNZ
I've found that weeding the garden gets me into a similar flow state to mindful colouring, but is more useful #SecretSantaAoNZ
Kind of linking up to yesterday's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ are you a puzzles, or activity book kind of relaxer?
November 25, 2025 at 4:26 AM
The only activity of this type I do is jigsaws which i enjoy while listening to audiobooks.
I've found that weeding the garden gets me into a similar flow state to mindful colouring, but is more useful #SecretSantaAoNZ
I've found that weeding the garden gets me into a similar flow state to mindful colouring, but is more useful #SecretSantaAoNZ
Seems timely to repost this #nzpol
November 24, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Seems timely to repost this #nzpol
A different location (in sunny end of house) but same loyal cat companion. I will admit, Maisie is my favourite colleague.
I'll also admit, I mostly work from home.
I'll also admit, I mostly work from home.
![Tabby cat sleeps in the dappled shade on a window seat. Behind her the pillowcase portrays on of her big cat relatives [possibly leopard], bold orange on a blue background](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ueuo7lwp27ryon64xdvyib5m/bafkreibj4pa5al433nx3235kzml7dgas3ehnqyxfwn2rnk2c2kjtpjt334@jpeg)
November 24, 2025 at 10:27 PM
A different location (in sunny end of house) but same loyal cat companion. I will admit, Maisie is my favourite colleague.
I'll also admit, I mostly work from home.
I'll also admit, I mostly work from home.
No is the short answer. I was a committed Wordle doer for quite a while (although I preferred Octordle). I've been known to resort to Sudoku on a rainy holiday. Not sure when I last played a board game bit it was probably tivial pursuits.
Another day, another chance to learn more about you #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 24, 2025 at 8:23 AM
No is the short answer. I was a committed Wordle doer for quite a while (although I preferred Octordle). I've been known to resort to Sudoku on a rainy holiday. Not sure when I last played a board game bit it was probably tivial pursuits.
My colleagues while working from home. I will make no comments regarding how they compare to my human colleagues.
November 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
My colleagues while working from home. I will make no comments regarding how they compare to my human colleagues.
Definitely a cat person. I have always had a soft spot for snails 🐌 which conflicts with my desire to grow vegetables. And the whole process of tadpoles turning into frogs has fascinated me since childhood
A new question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
November 23, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Definitely a cat person. I have always had a soft spot for snails 🐌 which conflicts with my desire to grow vegetables. And the whole process of tadpoles turning into frogs has fascinated me since childhood
Not a big movie watcher these days - mostly see them on planes. Love most of what Taika has done, and quirky &/or atmospheric dramas. TV - gentle British/NZ murder mysteries (Midsomer Murders, Brokenwood etc). WDYTYA, Time Team. Not horror or US sitcoms, most of which I don't find funny
A new question for today #SecretSantaAoNZ
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
November 22, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Not a big movie watcher these days - mostly see them on planes. Love most of what Taika has done, and quirky &/or atmospheric dramas. TV - gentle British/NZ murder mysteries (Midsomer Murders, Brokenwood etc). WDYTYA, Time Team. Not horror or US sitcoms, most of which I don't find funny
I read a lot. Mostly fiction (there's enough non fiction at work). Have lots of favourite authors/ books but mostly into classics and contemporary fiction. Five favourite 5-star reads this year include Orbital, A Farewell to Arms, Nesting, Dune, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
A new question for today #SecretSantaAoNZ
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
November 22, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I read a lot. Mostly fiction (there's enough non fiction at work). Have lots of favourite authors/ books but mostly into classics and contemporary fiction. Five favourite 5-star reads this year include Orbital, A Farewell to Arms, Nesting, Dune, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
I don't think I can do this one... TOO HARD... but I'll try.
Music - all sorts of things... very dependent on mood and what I'm doing... if I was to name three artists I've listened to the most this week it would be: Bach, Fat Freddy's Drop, boygenius.
Music - all sorts of things... very dependent on mood and what I'm doing... if I was to name three artists I've listened to the most this week it would be: Bach, Fat Freddy's Drop, boygenius.
A new question for today #SecretSantaAoNZ
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
November 22, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I don't think I can do this one... TOO HARD... but I'll try.
Music - all sorts of things... very dependent on mood and what I'm doing... if I was to name three artists I've listened to the most this week it would be: Bach, Fat Freddy's Drop, boygenius.
Music - all sorts of things... very dependent on mood and what I'm doing... if I was to name three artists I've listened to the most this week it would be: Bach, Fat Freddy's Drop, boygenius.