Eloquentsonia
@eloquentsonia.bsky.social
Writer, ghost writer, & editor who also does PR & comms. Confirmed do-gooder. Ao NZ Secret Santa Elf. Shopping Ninja. Tāmaki Makaurau.
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when trying on pants, do this in the store. then tell the sales associate "the menswear guy told me to do this."
IG mr.funkys0ul
IG mr.funkys0ul
November 25, 2025 at 10:17 AM
when trying on pants, do this in the store. then tell the sales associate "the menswear guy told me to do this."
IG mr.funkys0ul
IG mr.funkys0ul
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Post your warning label
November 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Post your warning label
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I love colouring books and puzzles #secretsantaAonz
Kind of linking up to yesterday's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ are you a puzzles, or activity book kind of relaxer?
November 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
I love colouring books and puzzles #secretsantaAonz
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“Parlor Ornament”. Postcard from my collection, 1906.
November 26, 2025 at 6:25 AM
“Parlor Ornament”. Postcard from my collection, 1906.
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It's got to be on purpose, right? Except it's Spotlight...
(That pearl. Nearly, nearly...).
This is not a #SecretSantaAoNZ hint!!
(That pearl. Nearly, nearly...).
This is not a #SecretSantaAoNZ hint!!
November 26, 2025 at 5:27 AM
It's got to be on purpose, right? Except it's Spotlight...
(That pearl. Nearly, nearly...).
This is not a #SecretSantaAoNZ hint!!
(That pearl. Nearly, nearly...).
This is not a #SecretSantaAoNZ hint!!
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I’m humbled & on cloud nine to have been awarded the NZ Assoc Scientists Cranwell Medal in Science Communication. I could not have done this level of sci comm without the support of my family & wonderful lab group. This award is as much for you as it is for me www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroo...
Prestigious medal for science communicator
www.otago.ac.nz
November 26, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I’m humbled & on cloud nine to have been awarded the NZ Assoc Scientists Cranwell Medal in Science Communication. I could not have done this level of sci comm without the support of my family & wonderful lab group. This award is as much for you as it is for me www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroo...
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This is Skye. She refuses to let her human leave for college. Willing to do anything to get him to change his mind about this whole "education" thing. 13/10 (IG: skye.redgoldenretriever)
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This is Skye. She refuses to let her human leave for college. Willing to do anything to get him to change his mind about this whole "education" thing. 13/10 (IG: skye.redgoldenretriever)
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This is Teena. She has heard your cotton ball jokes and is not impressed. 12/10 (IG: bichon_punta)
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This is Teena. She has heard your cotton ball jokes and is not impressed. 12/10 (IG: bichon_punta)
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Here are my top 10 dogs carrying big sticks!
November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Here are my top 10 dogs carrying big sticks!
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You're kidding me. We only rate dogs. This is a rainbow bagel. I really need you all to start sending us dogs, because we only rate dogs. Thank you... 12/10 (IG: mrpeanutbutter.69)
November 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
You're kidding me. We only rate dogs. This is a rainbow bagel. I really need you all to start sending us dogs, because we only rate dogs. Thank you... 12/10 (IG: mrpeanutbutter.69)
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Arts Access Aotearoa have been working alongside Deaf and disabled artists, consultants and communities to develop Taha Hotu Deaf and Disabled Artists Initiative - a new network focused on connection, support and practical resources for and by the community.
You can take a look here: tahahotu.org.nz
You can take a look here: tahahotu.org.nz
Home
Taha Hotu Deaf and Disabled Artist Initiative is a disability-led initiative by Arts Access Aotearoa, supporting Deaf and disabled artists across Aotearoa to create, connect, and advocate within the a...
tahahotu.org.nz
November 26, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Arts Access Aotearoa have been working alongside Deaf and disabled artists, consultants and communities to develop Taha Hotu Deaf and Disabled Artists Initiative - a new network focused on connection, support and practical resources for and by the community.
You can take a look here: tahahotu.org.nz
You can take a look here: tahahotu.org.nz
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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
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🍃🍁THE TEMPLE WITHOUT WALLS🍂🌨️
the autumn wind
twisting & turning
enters my gate
秋風や曲がり曲がりて門に入
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1814
Of all the temples in Kyōto, Jōjakkō-ji's (常寂光寺) seasonal transformations are some of the most beautiful.
...& this is where Kurobee lives🐈⬛
the autumn wind
twisting & turning
enters my gate
秋風や曲がり曲がりて門に入
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1814
Of all the temples in Kyōto, Jōjakkō-ji's (常寂光寺) seasonal transformations are some of the most beautiful.
...& this is where Kurobee lives🐈⬛
November 26, 2025 at 3:21 AM
🍃🍁THE TEMPLE WITHOUT WALLS🍂🌨️
the autumn wind
twisting & turning
enters my gate
秋風や曲がり曲がりて門に入
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1814
Of all the temples in Kyōto, Jōjakkō-ji's (常寂光寺) seasonal transformations are some of the most beautiful.
...& this is where Kurobee lives🐈⬛
the autumn wind
twisting & turning
enters my gate
秋風や曲がり曲がりて門に入
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1814
Of all the temples in Kyōto, Jōjakkō-ji's (常寂光寺) seasonal transformations are some of the most beautiful.
...& this is where Kurobee lives🐈⬛
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YOU PASSED IT
YOU PASSED IT LAST WEEK
WHAT ARE YOU DOING
YOU PASSED IT LAST WEEK
WHAT ARE YOU DOING
Christ on a bike, these fucking idiots are ruining the country for no other reason than coalition agreements.
VOTE THEM OUT
#nzpol
VOTE THEM OUT
#nzpol
'It's not impossible': National may campaign on regulatory standards repeal
The National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
YOU PASSED IT
YOU PASSED IT LAST WEEK
WHAT ARE YOU DOING
YOU PASSED IT LAST WEEK
WHAT ARE YOU DOING
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Discworld QOTD, from Equal Rites
November 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Equal Rites
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Since I’m English, I don’t go in for Thanksgiving myself, but it’s a feast I happen to love, and this week I have a few suggestions for it, kicking off with the Turkey Breast Stuffed with Italian Sausage and Marsala-Steeped Cranberries that is #RecipeOfTheDay! www.nigella.com/recipes/turk...
Turkey Breast Stuffed With Italian Sausage and Marsala-Steeped Cranberries
I know it might sound a bit of a faff, but take it from me that stuffing a whole double breast joint is very much easier than stuffing and rolling a single breast joint, as is more commonly found in s...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Since I’m English, I don’t go in for Thanksgiving myself, but it’s a feast I happen to love, and this week I have a few suggestions for it, kicking off with the Turkey Breast Stuffed with Italian Sausage and Marsala-Steeped Cranberries that is #RecipeOfTheDay! www.nigella.com/recipes/turk...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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November 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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These proposed local government reforms are being reported as the end of Regional Councils but actually they're probably the end of a lot of rural and smaller district councils in New Zealand. Not sure what I mean?
These proposed local government reforms are being reported as the end of Regional Councils but actually they're probably the end of a lot of rural and smaller district councils in New Zealand. Not sure what I mean?
November 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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These proposed local government reforms are being reported as the end of Regional Councils but actually they're probably the end of a lot of rural and smaller district councils in New Zealand. Not sure what I mean?
These proposed local government reforms are being reported as the end of Regional Councils but actually they're probably the end of a lot of rural and smaller district councils in New Zealand. Not sure what I mean?
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Bishop “said he expected the changes would put "downward pressure" on rates” is one of the funniest quotes from the announcement about regional councils. That’s like expecting an empty fridge to put “downward pressure” on hunger #nzpol
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Bishop “said he expected the changes would put "downward pressure" on rates” is one of the funniest quotes from the announcement about regional councils. That’s like expecting an empty fridge to put “downward pressure” on hunger #nzpol
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From Daniel Vernon...
On hiw the Nats screwed Kiwisaver (more than once)... and now expect us to pay more,as the cost of living skyrockets...
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On hiw the Nats screwed Kiwisaver (more than once)... and now expect us to pay more,as the cost of living skyrockets...
open.substack.com/pub/yeehawth...
Chris Luxon Relaunches Kiwisaver
Plus: Chirs Hipkins fear of putting out fires.
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
From Daniel Vernon...
On hiw the Nats screwed Kiwisaver (more than once)... and now expect us to pay more,as the cost of living skyrockets...
open.substack.com/pub/yeehawth...
On hiw the Nats screwed Kiwisaver (more than once)... and now expect us to pay more,as the cost of living skyrockets...
open.substack.com/pub/yeehawth...