Dr Tara McAllister
@taramcallister.bsky.social
Māmā, scholar-activist, kairangahau, scientist, writer | Indigenous, Māori, Te Aitanga a Māhaki | Nōku anake ēnei whakaaro
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Very stoked about receiving one of the Royal Society's Tāwhia te mana fellowships. I will be building a new lab group as part of my fellowship. Tentatively called the Indigenous Science Rangahau lab which will be housed at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa 🥳🙌🏼
I can't find the Brandysnap Whittakers chocolate and it's my new favourite chocolate 😵💫😵💫😵💫
December 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I can't find the Brandysnap Whittakers chocolate and it's my new favourite chocolate 😵💫😵💫😵💫
It is now swimming everyday season and we are happy about that 😅🙏🏼
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
It is now swimming everyday season and we are happy about that 😅🙏🏼
My little Māori Messi 😅🥰
December 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
My little Māori Messi 😅🥰
It's pretty difficult to capture the essence of a pukapuka in not many words but I am really glad I got to highlight Nadine Hura's Slowing the sun in Nature 🙏🏼🙌🏼
All I want for Christmas is books!
I asked 10 researchers about a book that galvanized them; they cooked up a poignant, serious yet joyful and ultimately uplifting collection.
"I have never read a book like this before — deeply personal, yet relevant to everyone."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
I asked 10 researchers about a book that galvanized them; they cooked up a poignant, serious yet joyful and ultimately uplifting collection.
"I have never read a book like this before — deeply personal, yet relevant to everyone."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
In praise of inefficiency, failure and friendship: ten galvanizing reads for this festive season
In a world that can seem lacking in optimism, researchers share their opinions on books that stimulate thoughts — and actions — for a better future.
www.nature.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
It's pretty difficult to capture the essence of a pukapuka in not many words but I am really glad I got to highlight Nadine Hura's Slowing the sun in Nature 🙏🏼🙌🏼
Reposted by Dr Tara McAllister
All I want for Christmas is books!
I asked 10 researchers about a book that galvanized them; they cooked up a poignant, serious yet joyful and ultimately uplifting collection.
"I have never read a book like this before — deeply personal, yet relevant to everyone."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
I asked 10 researchers about a book that galvanized them; they cooked up a poignant, serious yet joyful and ultimately uplifting collection.
"I have never read a book like this before — deeply personal, yet relevant to everyone."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
In praise of inefficiency, failure and friendship: ten galvanizing reads for this festive season
In a world that can seem lacking in optimism, researchers share their opinions on books that stimulate thoughts — and actions — for a better future.
www.nature.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
All I want for Christmas is books!
I asked 10 researchers about a book that galvanized them; they cooked up a poignant, serious yet joyful and ultimately uplifting collection.
"I have never read a book like this before — deeply personal, yet relevant to everyone."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
I asked 10 researchers about a book that galvanized them; they cooked up a poignant, serious yet joyful and ultimately uplifting collection.
"I have never read a book like this before — deeply personal, yet relevant to everyone."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Some people are just truly not made to be parents
December 12, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Some people are just truly not made to be parents
First swim in my favourite spot for summer 😮💨
December 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
First swim in my favourite spot for summer 😮💨
I have so much to do and so little energy 😮💨😵💫
December 10, 2025 at 2:46 AM
I have so much to do and so little energy 😮💨😵💫
My 5 y.o is moving to a new class next year and I'm a bit sad because his current kaiako is amazing! She taught him how to read in 1 term and he has learnt so much with her.
December 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
My 5 y.o is moving to a new class next year and I'm a bit sad because his current kaiako is amazing! She taught him how to read in 1 term and he has learnt so much with her.
Christmas nails 🎅🎅
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Christmas nails 🎅🎅
We were supposed to be at the kids kura at 5am this morning but I am still recovering from the weekend 😮💨
December 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We were supposed to be at the kids kura at 5am this morning but I am still recovering from the weekend 😮💨
I nearly got taken out by a kererū while I was running 😅🫣
December 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I nearly got taken out by a kererū while I was running 😅🫣
Me: I'll just sneak away alone and water my garden for 10 mins
My kids: CAN WE HELP WATER THE GARDENS WITH YOU?
My kids: CAN WE HELP WATER THE GARDENS WITH YOU?
December 7, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Me: I'll just sneak away alone and water my garden for 10 mins
My kids: CAN WE HELP WATER THE GARDENS WITH YOU?
My kids: CAN WE HELP WATER THE GARDENS WITH YOU?
Who needs a tv when you have "chicken tv" 😅😅😅
December 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Who needs a tv when you have "chicken tv" 😅😅😅
Beautiful day at our pā 💕
December 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Beautiful day at our pā 💕
I just got asked to give a $200 cash deposit to a hotel because I don't have a credit card?
December 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I just got asked to give a $200 cash deposit to a hotel because I don't have a credit card?
I agreed to review 2 things before Christmas and I have just realised it is 400 pages worth
a black and white cat with the words my god what have i done behind it
ALT: a black and white cat with the words my god what have i done behind it
media.tenor.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I agreed to review 2 things before Christmas and I have just realised it is 400 pages worth
My eye prescription has gone up to -8 god damn
a man wearing glasses and a red jacket holds his hands to his ears
ALT: a man wearing glasses and a red jacket holds his hands to his ears
media.tenor.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:22 AM
My eye prescription has gone up to -8 god damn
My god we are getting some giant rōpere
December 3, 2025 at 3:21 AM
My god we are getting some giant rōpere
Not a literal grandad trying to match with me on a dating app 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠
December 2, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Not a literal grandad trying to match with me on a dating app 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠
Ended up making this today! Out of a cot 👍🏼 good for all my seeds
December 2, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Ended up making this today! Out of a cot 👍🏼 good for all my seeds
I don't know about you guys but I am completely done for the year
December 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I don't know about you guys but I am completely done for the year
5 y.o: "hey māmā whaka is not a swear word aye?" 😅🤣
December 1, 2025 at 4:51 AM
5 y.o: "hey māmā whaka is not a swear word aye?" 😅🤣
Nice part of my mortgage has dropped by 1.3% 👍🏼🥳
December 1, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Nice part of my mortgage has dropped by 1.3% 👍🏼🥳
I am thinking maybe I shouldn't make this because most the wood will be treated (it's a zero waste place). Would it get into my soil?????
Doing another carpentry course next week. Going to make this
December 1, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I am thinking maybe I shouldn't make this because most the wood will be treated (it's a zero waste place). Would it get into my soil?????