Lauren she/her
@eccentriccatlady.bsky.social
Reader, queer, nerd, mom, animal lover, passionate about social justice, neuro spicy, Aotearoa newbie, 🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇳🇿🇵🇸💚🐶🐱👩🏻🎓
Love all of these orgs! Please donate if you can!
This one’s important e hoa mā - a few of our orgs are collaborating on this fund to ensure that no trans young person in Aotearoa misses out on lifesaving care. Alternative treatment pathways exist but are expensive and we need your help.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/we-got...
givealittle.co.nz/cause/we-got...
Support Rangatahi and Whānau Affected by the Ban on Puberty Blockers
Raising funds to support rangatahi directly affected by the New Zealand Government’s decision to ban new prescriptions of puberty blockers.
givealittle.co.nz
December 16, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Love all of these orgs! Please donate if you can!
Spent the day at Waitangi, which was very cool but confirmed my in-depth research on it for my dissertation covered everything. Still very cool to walk around and see everything!
December 16, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Spent the day at Waitangi, which was very cool but confirmed my in-depth research on it for my dissertation covered everything. Still very cool to walk around and see everything!
I think I’ve convinced the family to go to the Waitangi grounds today. So we shall see when everyone wakes up and if we can get them to go 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
December 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I think I’ve convinced the family to go to the Waitangi grounds today. So we shall see when everyone wakes up and if we can get them to go 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Spaghetti and tomato sauce 😂😂😂it started because I was an exhausted single mom who didn’t have the time to cook something big but now has become tradition along with baking chocolate chip cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve that go on our special cookies for Santa plate #SecretSantaAoNZ
We're nearly there #SecretSantaAoNZ just two more sleeps (unless you're a midnight opener)
How about a question? What's a must have food? Ham? Turkey? An apricot in the stocking? Shortbread? Brandy cream? Trifle? BBQ? Seafood?
How about a question? What's a must have food? Ham? Turkey? An apricot in the stocking? Shortbread? Brandy cream? Trifle? BBQ? Seafood?
December 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Spaghetti and tomato sauce 😂😂😂it started because I was an exhausted single mom who didn’t have the time to cook something big but now has become tradition along with baking chocolate chip cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve that go on our special cookies for Santa plate #SecretSantaAoNZ
Spent the day on a catamaran in the bay of islands, went swimming on a beach, had a a amazing lunch- best chicken salad I’ve ever had! I saw a stingray just chilling from the beach! And then came back to the rental and took a good nap! Pretty good vacation day 💚💚💚
December 15, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Spent the day on a catamaran in the bay of islands, went swimming on a beach, had a a amazing lunch- best chicken salad I’ve ever had! I saw a stingray just chilling from the beach! And then came back to the rental and took a good nap! Pretty good vacation day 💚💚💚
I’m on holiday with my parents and my son and son in law, I will be home in the evening on opening day but won’t be able to post until later that night probably 7 or 8pm at the earliest. #SecretSantaAoNZ
December 14, 2025 at 6:41 AM
I’m on holiday with my parents and my son and son in law, I will be home in the evening on opening day but won’t be able to post until later that night probably 7 or 8pm at the earliest. #SecretSantaAoNZ
I love the work Kickback does! Such much needed mahi! Donate if you can 💚💚💚
Hey this has made great progress, anything over and above the target will go to the same place so please give if you can.
This fundraiser is aiming to supply 10 go-bags for Karangahape Rd Rangatahi; ready to grab bags that contain everything a young person needs for emergency accomodation while the Kick Back Make Change team supports into something more stable & long term.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/go-bag...
givealittle.co.nz/cause/go-bag...
December 14, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I love the work Kickback does! Such much needed mahi! Donate if you can 💚💚💚
We’re thinking beach day assuming it warms up. Woke up to breakfast which was nice. Now just relaxing 💚💚💚
December 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
We’re thinking beach day assuming it warms up. Woke up to breakfast which was nice. Now just relaxing 💚💚💚
Flew on a tiny plane (panic attack on the way there but beautiful views) to Cape Reigna, then drove to the light house, a beach, and the dunes before flying back to Kerikeri and finally we are back in Russell! Gorgeous gorgeous views! But my fear of heights definitely won today, I’m exhausted!
December 13, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Flew on a tiny plane (panic attack on the way there but beautiful views) to Cape Reigna, then drove to the light house, a beach, and the dunes before flying back to Kerikeri and finally we are back in Russell! Gorgeous gorgeous views! But my fear of heights definitely won today, I’m exhausted!
Reading my book with views of the ocean is how I want to spend my retirement if I get one, until then I will enjoy it today! 💚💚💚
December 12, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Reading my book with views of the ocean is how I want to spend my retirement if I get one, until then I will enjoy it today! 💚💚💚
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I wrote about AusPATH, about the weird feelings of traveling to a trans health conference days after your country has banned care for kids, at hearing "countries like the US, the UK, and NZ", and on being taken care of by trans people. jenniferkshields.nz/newsletter/f...
Finding respite in community
How can I write an AusPATH conference report and travel diary without talking about everything happening at home?
jenniferkshields.nz
December 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I wrote about AusPATH, about the weird feelings of traveling to a trans health conference days after your country has banned care for kids, at hearing "countries like the US, the UK, and NZ", and on being taken care of by trans people. jenniferkshields.nz/newsletter/f...
The wind is quite strong today so we’re being lazy and just going in the hot tub and infinity pool today! Had lunch at a lovely winery! Bought groceries to make steaks for dinner.
December 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The wind is quite strong today so we’re being lazy and just going in the hot tub and infinity pool today! Had lunch at a lovely winery! Bought groceries to make steaks for dinner.
Mōrena! Was excited to be animal free for a sleep- only to be awoken by a bird outside. Not a bad way to wake up! Pet sitter says the zoo is doing fine. Today is probably going to be a lazy beach day. 💚💚💚
December 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Mōrena! Was excited to be animal free for a sleep- only to be awoken by a bird outside. Not a bad way to wake up! Pet sitter says the zoo is doing fine. Today is probably going to be a lazy beach day. 💚💚💚
Mōrena! Was excited to be animal free for a sleep- only to be awoken by a bird outside. Not a bad way to wake up! Pet sitter says the zoo is doing fine. Today is probably going to be a lazy beach day. 💚💚💚
December 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Mōrena! Was excited to be animal free for a sleep- only to be awoken by a bird outside. Not a bad way to wake up! Pet sitter says the zoo is doing fine. Today is probably going to be a lazy beach day. 💚💚💚
Made it safely to Russell. We have stunning views from our rental.
I’ll see you all next week 😂😂😂 #holidaymodeactivated
I’ll see you all next week 😂😂😂 #holidaymodeactivated
December 11, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Made it safely to Russell. We have stunning views from our rental.
I’ll see you all next week 😂😂😂 #holidaymodeactivated
I’ll see you all next week 😂😂😂 #holidaymodeactivated
Got packed up this morning, then hit the road to Russell after picking up the giant rental my parents got for me to drive. Stopped for lunch in Whangārei! Kiwi drivers are wild and so are their roads 😳😳😳
a man in a tuxedo is driving a car and making a funny face
Alt: a man in a tuxedo is driving a car and making a funny face
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December 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Got packed up this morning, then hit the road to Russell after picking up the giant rental my parents got for me to drive. Stopped for lunch in Whangārei! Kiwi drivers are wild and so are their roads 😳😳😳
Went to Hobbiton and the glo worm caves today! Both were awesome but it has been a very long day and I’m exhausted! But I have to pack for our trip up north and I’m currently doing laundry! It’s going to be a very long night too I think 🥱🥱🥱
December 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Went to Hobbiton and the glo worm caves today! Both were awesome but it has been a very long day and I’m exhausted! But I have to pack for our trip up north and I’m currently doing laundry! It’s going to be a very long night too I think 🥱🥱🥱
On our way to hobbiton today! I’m very excited! Love LOTR!
December 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
On our way to hobbiton today! I’m very excited! Love LOTR!
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Non-kiwis! Thanks to our right-wing govt crashing the NZ dollar, your money pisses off 1.5-2x as many transphobes as a year ago. Isn't that lovely?
#ttrpg #indierpg #silverlining #transrights
#ttrpg #indierpg #silverlining #transrights
Want to support trans rights in Aotearoa & get a bunch of cool TTRPGs? The Ban the Ban bundle is raising funds for action against the NZ govt's blocker ban.
Proceeds go to PATHA to fund their court challenge & support individuals. Get it now!
itch.io/b/3421/ban-t...
#transrights #ttrpg #nzpol
Proceeds go to PATHA to fund their court challenge & support individuals. Get it now!
itch.io/b/3421/ban-t...
#transrights #ttrpg #nzpol
December 9, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Non-kiwis! Thanks to our right-wing govt crashing the NZ dollar, your money pisses off 1.5-2x as many transphobes as a year ago. Isn't that lovely?
#ttrpg #indierpg #silverlining #transrights
#ttrpg #indierpg #silverlining #transrights
Officially have a nurse for a son! A few pics from today. Had good Mexican food for dinner and now at the beach for the boys to swim!
December 9, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Officially have a nurse for a son! A few pics from today. Had good Mexican food for dinner and now at the beach for the boys to swim!
Having worked in the DV sector here: this is unfortunately a correct statistic. Financial abuse needs to be listed here as well as this is quite common.
This is a horrific statistic: "One in three women in New Zealand have experienced physical, sexual, or coercive violence
from an intimate partner in their lifetimes. When
psychological abuse is added, it increases to one
in two women (55%)."
(from Manatū Wahine)
from an intimate partner in their lifetimes. When
psychological abuse is added, it increases to one
in two women (55%)."
(from Manatū Wahine)
December 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Having worked in the DV sector here: this is unfortunately a correct statistic. Financial abuse needs to be listed here as well as this is quite common.
Reposted by Lauren she/her
A list of medical associations who oppose the government’s move to ban puberty blockers for adolescents.
The professionals who spoke at the protest, like those listed, were clear: the govt hasn’t acted on the science, or for the care of adolescents, they’ve acted on bigotry, & lives will be lost.
The professionals who spoke at the protest, like those listed, were clear: the govt hasn’t acted on the science, or for the care of adolescents, they’ve acted on bigotry, & lives will be lost.
December 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A list of medical associations who oppose the government’s move to ban puberty blockers for adolescents.
The professionals who spoke at the protest, like those listed, were clear: the govt hasn’t acted on the science, or for the care of adolescents, they’ve acted on bigotry, & lives will be lost.
The professionals who spoke at the protest, like those listed, were clear: the govt hasn’t acted on the science, or for the care of adolescents, they’ve acted on bigotry, & lives will be lost.
Today G graduates nursing school! I can’t believe my baby is old enough to graduate university!! He’s going to be an amazing nurse!
a poster that says happy graduation day
Alt: a poster that says happy graduation day
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December 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Today G graduates nursing school! I can’t believe my baby is old enough to graduate university!! He’s going to be an amazing nurse!
Busy and long day at Waiheke island! I think my dad had a good birthday! Zip lining isn’t too shabby for a 75th. Now I’m curled up with the zoo about to fall asleep!
December 8, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Busy and long day at Waiheke island! I think my dad had a good birthday! Zip lining isn’t too shabby for a 75th. Now I’m curled up with the zoo about to fall asleep!
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
“From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire”
I hold with those who favour fire”
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 7, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.