🐶⛵️Capt. Caffiend☕️😷
@captcaffiend.bsky.social
She/Her. Likes Coffee, Cake, Canines & Curse-words. Pākehā.
PhD Candidate - women's health & participatory research.
Feminist Killjoy. Living with Long Covid. Born at 336.25 ppm CO2
https://ko-fi.com/captcaffiend
PhD Candidate - women's health & participatory research.
Feminist Killjoy. Living with Long Covid. Born at 336.25 ppm CO2
https://ko-fi.com/captcaffiend
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A new Flutter project.
united4palestine.web.app
This makes it really easy to let your local MP know you want them to stand up for Palestine. Let’s show our government what we really want them to stand for!
You can sign an open letter to your MP about the genocide in Gaza from here:
united4palestine.web.app
You can sign an open letter to your MP about the genocide in Gaza from here:
united4palestine.web.app
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this is almost certainly connected directly to NZ integration into US military industry and imperial power projection and it’s fucking insane that we get hysterical red scare “reporting” about chinese aggression while this overtly evil corruption gets almost zero interrogation or critique
📢 The new rules will "provide clearer pathways for the sector to test, trial, and grow", says Space Minister Judith Collins.
Govt cuts red tape for businesses developing new drones
www.rnz.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 6:18 AM
this is almost certainly connected directly to NZ integration into US military industry and imperial power projection and it’s fucking insane that we get hysterical red scare “reporting” about chinese aggression while this overtly evil corruption gets almost zero interrogation or critique
@getcaughtliving.bsky.social you’re right about it being warmer!
#NZ ocean surface temperatures around the North Island are 3•c warmer than usual, bringing hotter, muggier weather (late 20s & 30s) & more, & heavier rainfall. Australia & the Pacific are also effected #climatechange #nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/warmer-oc...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/warmer-oc...
Hot waters ahead: North Island seas hit 'unusual' early-summer highs
The Hauraki Gulf has hit 20C, with warmth stretching towards Australia.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM
@getcaughtliving.bsky.social you’re right about it being warmer!
The vet nurse today commented on how much she liked my tshirt, but I was too busy trying to get Maple to sit on the scales, I didn’t manage to tell her it’s from @pepperraccoon.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:46 AM
The vet nurse today commented on how much she liked my tshirt, but I was too busy trying to get Maple to sit on the scales, I didn’t manage to tell her it’s from @pepperraccoon.com
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Gorgeous and special thank you @pepperraccoon.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Gorgeous and special thank you @pepperraccoon.com
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Support small business this season
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Seymour Is A Cunt
Bold political statement earrings handmade in Dannevirke, NZ. Black acrylic drops with silver glitter studs, “Seymour is a Cunt” text, lightweight design. Studs can be swapped to hooks.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Support small business this season
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It's now in the court record that powerful people use Snapchat to groom minors, solicit objectionable images & rape children
So do we get to revisit certain MPs playing the "i'm so innocent, Snapchat is just a social app" line? Because that discourse directly led here
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
So do we get to revisit certain MPs playing the "i'm so innocent, Snapchat is just a social app" line? Because that discourse directly led here
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Auckland executive paid teen $1000 for sex, exchanged Uber Eats for intimate photos
The man, who described himself as a 'sugar daddy' on on Snapchat, has admitted paying a teenage girl for sex.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
It's now in the court record that powerful people use Snapchat to groom minors, solicit objectionable images & rape children
So do we get to revisit certain MPs playing the "i'm so innocent, Snapchat is just a social app" line? Because that discourse directly led here
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
So do we get to revisit certain MPs playing the "i'm so innocent, Snapchat is just a social app" line? Because that discourse directly led here
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Wherein Willis fills to understand they could, as government, literally repeal it tomorrow, if they so wished.
Shame they can't show leadership on the topic right now, but are instead only offering the most vaguest of possible changes.
Shame they can't show leadership on the topic right now, but are instead only offering the most vaguest of possible changes.
Nicola Willis suggests National may join the Greens, Labour, TPM and NZ First campaigning to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
'It's not impossible': Willis says National may join other parties to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
The National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Wherein Willis fills to understand they could, as government, literally repeal it tomorrow, if they so wished.
Shame they can't show leadership on the topic right now, but are instead only offering the most vaguest of possible changes.
Shame they can't show leadership on the topic right now, but are instead only offering the most vaguest of possible changes.
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why the US consulate/Embassy and fresh new FBI office in Wellington all need to be *expelled* into the sea.
U.S. embassies around the world have been instructed to categorize abortion access, DEI policies, and transgender care for minors as human rights infringements.
www.jezebel.com/in-the-u-s-n...
www.jezebel.com/in-the-u-s-n...
In the U.S., Nothing Says Human Rights Abuse Like Ensuring Reproductive Freedom!
U.S. embassies around the world have been instructed to categorize abortion access, DEI policies, and transgender care for minors as human rights infringements.
www.jezebel.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:27 AM
why the US consulate/Embassy and fresh new FBI office in Wellington all need to be *expelled* into the sea.
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Aotearoa Te Waipounamu: community solidarity
If you have capacity to, do a submission on Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Closes tonight, Wed 26th Nov, 11:59pm
Real simple version:
oppose the bill
govt should implement recommendations of Whanaketia in full
If you have capacity to, do a submission on Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Closes tonight, Wed 26th Nov, 11:59pm
Real simple version:
oppose the bill
govt should implement recommendations of Whanaketia in full
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Aotearoa Te Waipounamu: community solidarity
If you have capacity to, do a submission on Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Closes tonight, Wed 26th Nov, 11:59pm
Real simple version:
oppose the bill
govt should implement recommendations of Whanaketia in full
If you have capacity to, do a submission on Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Closes tonight, Wed 26th Nov, 11:59pm
Real simple version:
oppose the bill
govt should implement recommendations of Whanaketia in full
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Hey NZ artists! Where are you? I want to follow my fellow local artist accounts! <3 #nzartist #otagoartist
November 26, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Hey NZ artists! Where are you? I want to follow my fellow local artist accounts! <3 #nzartist #otagoartist
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I don’t know how to say this politely but the government can fuck right off. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
Revealed: Gold discovery in Wellington hills and why Shane Jones is 'excited'
Prospecting applicants for two sites have already been granted permits.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 6:07 AM
I don’t know how to say this politely but the government can fuck right off. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
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Oooo
That tiny uptick in flu I saw a few weeks ago… it hasn’t gone down.
It’s grown.
This is Australia. We aren’t expecting our next flu wave for months.
Cause?
That tiny uptick in flu I saw a few weeks ago… it hasn’t gone down.
It’s grown.
This is Australia. We aren’t expecting our next flu wave for months.
Cause?
November 26, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Oooo
That tiny uptick in flu I saw a few weeks ago… it hasn’t gone down.
It’s grown.
This is Australia. We aren’t expecting our next flu wave for months.
Cause?
That tiny uptick in flu I saw a few weeks ago… it hasn’t gone down.
It’s grown.
This is Australia. We aren’t expecting our next flu wave for months.
Cause?
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Dear NZ Labour,
Everyone hates National right now, and a big part of that is their coalition with ACT and NZF, so I'd suggest you get very on board with the Greens and hope that you don't need to touch Seymour or Peters with the shitty end of a very long stick.
Laters
G
Everyone hates National right now, and a big part of that is their coalition with ACT and NZF, so I'd suggest you get very on board with the Greens and hope that you don't need to touch Seymour or Peters with the shitty end of a very long stick.
Laters
G
November 26, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Dear NZ Labour,
Everyone hates National right now, and a big part of that is their coalition with ACT and NZF, so I'd suggest you get very on board with the Greens and hope that you don't need to touch Seymour or Peters with the shitty end of a very long stick.
Laters
G
Everyone hates National right now, and a big part of that is their coalition with ACT and NZF, so I'd suggest you get very on board with the Greens and hope that you don't need to touch Seymour or Peters with the shitty end of a very long stick.
Laters
G
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again, any other government doing this would not have had a moments rest from nz media, their public lives made almost impossible and been hounded out of government
this coalition is being given the most cover and support, maybe in nz history, by media and institutions
this coalition is being given the most cover and support, maybe in nz history, by media and institutions
I do not know off the top of head what is in the oath an incoming government makes to the Governor General, but it seems like passing legislation you actually think is bad should be some kind of breach of it
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
'It's not impossible': Willis says National may join other parties to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
The National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 5:27 AM
again, any other government doing this would not have had a moments rest from nz media, their public lives made almost impossible and been hounded out of government
this coalition is being given the most cover and support, maybe in nz history, by media and institutions
this coalition is being given the most cover and support, maybe in nz history, by media and institutions
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Jodie and her mum are the GOATs of maths education
Jodie is a highly respected professor of teaching mathematics. Jodie understands every aspect of pedagogy & assessment.
Stanford, with a BA in Pols, doesn’t even under how NCEA works.
Listen to Jodie. #nzpol #nzed
Stanford, with a BA in Pols, doesn’t even under how NCEA works.
Listen to Jodie. #nzpol #nzed
"it's very problematic to say that these children have made one to two years progress, when potentially looking at what has been released, they are only testing the children in one very small area of mathematics, which is numbers," Hunter said."
#nzpol
#nzpol
November 26, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Jodie and her mum are the GOATs of maths education
If you see this post a pic from your gallery to describe your mental health
November 26, 2025 at 5:32 AM
If you see this post a pic from your gallery to describe your mental health
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Weight gain in Long C-19 is more than just inactivity. The greater the fat burden the bigger the cytokine storm
doi.org/10.1002/oby....
doi.org/10.1002/oby....
Adipose Tissue in SARS‐CoV‐2 Viral Tropism, Viral Replication, and the Concept of a Viral Reservoir: An Update
Adipose tissue as a potential reservoir for and modifier of SARS-CoV-2 infection and its complications. Schematic demonstrating the differences in subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue and infecti....
doi.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Weight gain in Long C-19 is more than just inactivity. The greater the fat burden the bigger the cytokine storm
doi.org/10.1002/oby....
doi.org/10.1002/oby....
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⚠️ BREAKING:
Japan’s Osaka University Hospital Reinstates Mandatory Masking for All Patients and Staff Starting Nov 25 Amid Growing Influenza Epidemic
Japan’s Osaka University Hospital Reinstates Mandatory Masking for All Patients and Staff Starting Nov 25 Amid Growing Influenza Epidemic
November 26, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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This is something we always need to remember whenever National tries to be holier than thou about potential opposition coalitions.
Jam it into their faces how they happily passed shit laws that they promised just to get into power.
Jam it into their faces how they happily passed shit laws that they promised just to get into power.
I do not know off the top of head what is in the oath an incoming government makes to the Governor General, but it seems like passing legislation you actually think is bad should be some kind of breach of it
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
'It's not impossible': Willis says National may join other parties to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
The National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 5:22 AM
This is something we always need to remember whenever National tries to be holier than thou about potential opposition coalitions.
Jam it into their faces how they happily passed shit laws that they promised just to get into power.
Jam it into their faces how they happily passed shit laws that they promised just to get into power.
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And why we need less rubber wheels (apart from the 🚲 ) and more steel wheels (on steel rails)
And a decent smattering of 🚶♂️ 🚶♀️
And proximity to basic amenities ☕ 🏫 🛍️ 🌲
And a decent smattering of 🚶♂️ 🚶♀️
And proximity to basic amenities ☕ 🏫 🛍️ 🌲
Marine researchers find biggest source of microplastics in our ocean is vehicle tyres
Marine researchers find biggest source of microplastics in our ocean is vehicle tyres
It was found broken down tyres were the largest source of microplastics in New Zealand's coastal waters.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 5:17 AM
And why we need less rubber wheels (apart from the 🚲 ) and more steel wheels (on steel rails)
And a decent smattering of 🚶♂️ 🚶♀️
And proximity to basic amenities ☕ 🏫 🛍️ 🌲
And a decent smattering of 🚶♂️ 🚶♀️
And proximity to basic amenities ☕ 🏫 🛍️ 🌲
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The government is asking doctors to commit a crime by denying young people access to puberty blockers.
I hope doctors read the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2022.
Culture wars have casualties 😢😡🤢
#nzpol
I hope doctors read the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2022.
Culture wars have casualties 😢😡🤢
#nzpol
Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2022 No 1, Public Act – New Zealand Legislation
www.legislation.govt.nz
November 26, 2025 at 5:14 AM
The government is asking doctors to commit a crime by denying young people access to puberty blockers.
I hope doctors read the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2022.
Culture wars have casualties 😢😡🤢
#nzpol
I hope doctors read the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2022.
Culture wars have casualties 😢😡🤢
#nzpol
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Scientists: have you been the target of an online harassment campaign, doxxing, or weaponized FOIA requests? I'd like to talk to you about steps you had to take to protect your digital security for an upcoming Nature story. (You can be anonymous if necessary.)
RTs appreciated.
RTs appreciated.
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Scientists: have you been the target of an online harassment campaign, doxxing, or weaponized FOIA requests? I'd like to talk to you about steps you had to take to protect your digital security for an upcoming Nature story. (You can be anonymous if necessary.)
RTs appreciated.
RTs appreciated.
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'Arranged via Snapchat'.
Has someone checked to see if David Seymour's face is pixellated like this?
(I guess he can't really be described as a business executive - just a twat)
#nzpol
Has someone checked to see if David Seymour's face is pixellated like this?
(I guess he can't really be described as a business executive - just a twat)
#nzpol
November 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
'Arranged via Snapchat'.
Has someone checked to see if David Seymour's face is pixellated like this?
(I guess he can't really be described as a business executive - just a twat)
#nzpol
Has someone checked to see if David Seymour's face is pixellated like this?
(I guess he can't really be described as a business executive - just a twat)
#nzpol
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We can't say @sassypolitico.bsky.social didn't try to warn us. #nzpol
"This is a government put together in order to advance personal career ambitions rather than deliver meaningful change."
Lamia Imam on point again:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#NZPol
Lamia Imam on point again:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#NZPol
![Winston Peters, Christopher Luxon and David Seymour at [Fri]day’s coalition announcement (Photo: Marty Melville/AFP)
Peters looking truculent, Luxfake with his trademark smug grimace and Seymour looking more like Rimmer everyday.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2a2ucpadl5c62xv3ln3wpevt/bafkreiaulfp7htuwcn73nrsydpyxujhjydr3hcswi3dlomn52grquaqoba@jpeg)
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
We can't say @sassypolitico.bsky.social didn't try to warn us. #nzpol