Herbertimo
@herbertimo.bsky.social
DnD, ending family and sexual violence, raising tamariki, playing games and trying to better connect to my Ngāpuhi whakapapa.
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one of my fav people on another app urging people not to go to the US for the World Cup saying "Imagine if the 1936 Summer Olympics had AI monitoring and you’re getting close..." And... Yeah. Oof.
January 16, 2026 at 12:20 AM
one of my fav people on another app urging people not to go to the US for the World Cup saying "Imagine if the 1936 Summer Olympics had AI monitoring and you’re getting close..." And... Yeah. Oof.
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RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open 'just to do quick research'
![You’ve got super fans pausing and zooming in on individuals frames of your documentary. One allegedly shows one of the Duffers with a ChatGPT tab open on their computer. In your presence, what did they use ChatGPT for?
I mean, are we even sure they had ChatGPT open?
I’m personally not, but the internet seems sure.
Well, there’s a lot of chatter where [social media users] are like, “We don’t really know, but we’re assuming.” But to me it’s like, doesn’t everybody have it open, to just do quick research?
I do.
How can you possibly write a storyline with 19 characters and use ChatGPT, I don’t even understand.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7t2urmt3i33jl6tjgiolio6g/bafkreidw2tmcr2ayq74oqmjm5pn2tdox6hlxnpqevhuqqj6oa7nsslx3oi@jpeg)
January 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open 'just to do quick research'
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Rest in peace you absolute legend of an artist
December 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Rest in peace you absolute legend of an artist
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On the 15th of December this year, Aotearoa New Zealand passed the 2.5 year mark for Self-ID.
As we always said, there have been zero issues arising from this. Not a single incident recorded formally or informally, not a whisper of a problem.
The anti-trans activists lied to everyone.
As we always said, there have been zero issues arising from this. Not a single incident recorded formally or informally, not a whisper of a problem.
The anti-trans activists lied to everyone.
December 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
On the 15th of December this year, Aotearoa New Zealand passed the 2.5 year mark for Self-ID.
As we always said, there have been zero issues arising from this. Not a single incident recorded formally or informally, not a whisper of a problem.
The anti-trans activists lied to everyone.
As we always said, there have been zero issues arising from this. Not a single incident recorded formally or informally, not a whisper of a problem.
The anti-trans activists lied to everyone.
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Yeah... As a Māori ex Labour voter I don't believe for a second he's gonna be good for Māori, just look at his behaviour over the years to TPM and his treatment of Wāhine Māori in Greens, particularly Tamatha Paul but also Maramara around her straight white men statement. #nzpol
Chris Hipkins says the Government is dividing Māori and non-Māori, pledges inclusive leadership, and aims for a clean sweep of Māori seats by focusing on cost of living, health, and housing.
Hipkins targets clean sweep of Māori seats, says Government driving a wedge with Māori
Chris Hipkins says the Government is dividing Māori and non-Māori, pledges inclusive leadership, and aims for a clean sweep of Māori seats by focusing on cost of living, health, and housing.
www.teaonews.co.nz
December 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Yeah... As a Māori ex Labour voter I don't believe for a second he's gonna be good for Māori, just look at his behaviour over the years to TPM and his treatment of Wāhine Māori in Greens, particularly Tamatha Paul but also Maramara around her straight white men statement. #nzpol
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Wishing meri kirihimete & happy everything always to everyone who seeks Palestinian liberation, blessings to you friends ❤️🖤🤍💚
December 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Wishing meri kirihimete & happy everything always to everyone who seeks Palestinian liberation, blessings to you friends ❤️🖤🤍💚
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When you read a great arotake pukapuka and it's almost as good as reading the pukapuka itself 😄
Some of our favourite reviewers have been thoughtfully at work, considering the some of the beautiful work recently published in Aotearoa 🖤
www.takahe.org.nz/takahe-115/
Some of our favourite reviewers have been thoughtfully at work, considering the some of the beautiful work recently published in Aotearoa 🖤
www.takahe.org.nz/takahe-115/
December 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
When you read a great arotake pukapuka and it's almost as good as reading the pukapuka itself 😄
Some of our favourite reviewers have been thoughtfully at work, considering the some of the beautiful work recently published in Aotearoa 🖤
www.takahe.org.nz/takahe-115/
Some of our favourite reviewers have been thoughtfully at work, considering the some of the beautiful work recently published in Aotearoa 🖤
www.takahe.org.nz/takahe-115/
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English isn't my wife's first language, but she's lived in UK 20+ yrs. This morning, at a carol concert, I learned she has been singing that "Christ, Arse Saver" is born during 'Silent Night' the whole time. "Because he saves our arses, yes?"
December 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
English isn't my wife's first language, but she's lived in UK 20+ yrs. This morning, at a carol concert, I learned she has been singing that "Christ, Arse Saver" is born during 'Silent Night' the whole time. "Because he saves our arses, yes?"
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Luxon and Hipkins both agree that there is no need for an inquiry into the Police.
Any person not personally implicated in this vile affair can clearly see that the NZ Police are utterly and systemically rotten and need a thorough clean out from the top down.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Any person not personally implicated in this vile affair can clearly see that the NZ Police are utterly and systemically rotten and need a thorough clean out from the top down.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Police press on with prosecution of Jevon McSkimming accuser 'Ms Z'
The woman who accused the former Deputy Commissioner of sexual offending faces charges of harassing another police officer and his wife.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Luxon and Hipkins both agree that there is no need for an inquiry into the Police.
Any person not personally implicated in this vile affair can clearly see that the NZ Police are utterly and systemically rotten and need a thorough clean out from the top down.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Any person not personally implicated in this vile affair can clearly see that the NZ Police are utterly and systemically rotten and need a thorough clean out from the top down.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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I've been doing a bunch of media about Australia's social media ban for under 16s this week.
NZ looks likely to follow.
Before we copy-paste a ban, here’s what actually matters (imo) 👇
#nzpol
NZ looks likely to follow.
Before we copy-paste a ban, here’s what actually matters (imo) 👇
#nzpol
December 11, 2025 at 6:28 AM
I've been doing a bunch of media about Australia's social media ban for under 16s this week.
NZ looks likely to follow.
Before we copy-paste a ban, here’s what actually matters (imo) 👇
#nzpol
NZ looks likely to follow.
Before we copy-paste a ban, here’s what actually matters (imo) 👇
#nzpol
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Also very happy to see Arts Access Aotearoa win this award. It's been great working with them on this project, resources I know as an arts practitioner will be useful.
If you're a Deaf/disabled (broadly defined) artist (also broadly defined) I recommend checking them out: tahahotu.org.nz
If you're a Deaf/disabled (broadly defined) artist (also broadly defined) I recommend checking them out: tahahotu.org.nz
December 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Also very happy to see Arts Access Aotearoa win this award. It's been great working with them on this project, resources I know as an arts practitioner will be useful.
If you're a Deaf/disabled (broadly defined) artist (also broadly defined) I recommend checking them out: tahahotu.org.nz
If you're a Deaf/disabled (broadly defined) artist (also broadly defined) I recommend checking them out: tahahotu.org.nz
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Patriarchy taught a lot of dudes that all they needed to offer was financial security, and they are very mad to realise that these days women aren't (fully) dependent on marriage to achieve financial security, and that's why they want us to aspire to be tradwives
"Men need to spend money to get laid!"
Meanwhile, just the other day...
Meanwhile, just the other day...
December 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Patriarchy taught a lot of dudes that all they needed to offer was financial security, and they are very mad to realise that these days women aren't (fully) dependent on marriage to achieve financial security, and that's why they want us to aspire to be tradwives
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Open Letter for the Inclusion of Transgender People in Community Sport — RainbowYOUTH
ry.org.nz
November 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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This Thursday 6 Nov, from 7pm is #GiveOUTDayNZ. The Rainbow NZ Charitable Trust will be matching all donations you give to us then (up to $10,000) so it's a really important fundraising opportunity. Here's a reminder of what the Festival is all about www.wellingtonpridefestival.com/news-1/giveo...
November 2, 2025 at 5:02 AM
This Thursday 6 Nov, from 7pm is #GiveOUTDayNZ. The Rainbow NZ Charitable Trust will be matching all donations you give to us then (up to $10,000) so it's a really important fundraising opportunity. Here's a reminder of what the Festival is all about www.wellingtonpridefestival.com/news-1/giveo...
Get this book into your mits, quickly people!
Was fantastic to be at the launch last night, hear from those involved in its publication & witness some glowing praise for Laura’s writing, from Pip Adam.
So stoked to be holding a copy of Laura’s first novel.
www.unitybooks.co.nz/products/hoo...
Was fantastic to be at the launch last night, hear from those involved in its publication & witness some glowing praise for Laura’s writing, from Pip Adam.
So stoked to be holding a copy of Laura’s first novel.
www.unitybooks.co.nz/products/hoo...
Rita considered the dead. Shut her eyes. Rolled their names around her brain. Stacked each person in order like folded laundry, warm and crisp from the sun. She wondered how her name would sound amongst them.
www.unitybooks.co.nz
October 31, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Get this book into your mits, quickly people!
Was fantastic to be at the launch last night, hear from those involved in its publication & witness some glowing praise for Laura’s writing, from Pip Adam.
So stoked to be holding a copy of Laura’s first novel.
www.unitybooks.co.nz/products/hoo...
Was fantastic to be at the launch last night, hear from those involved in its publication & witness some glowing praise for Laura’s writing, from Pip Adam.
So stoked to be holding a copy of Laura’s first novel.
www.unitybooks.co.nz/products/hoo...
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Now if you haven’t read it, my friend Jessie researched and wrote a fantastic deep dive into the white supremacist roots of this endeavour in great detail, which was published a few days ago.
e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...
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The imported ideology behind education reform | E-Tangata
e-tangata.co.nz
October 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Now if you haven’t read it, my friend Jessie researched and wrote a fantastic deep dive into the white supremacist roots of this endeavour in great detail, which was published a few days ago.
e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...
e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...
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Read the 2025 Landfall Tauraka Essay Competition winning essay by Tasmin Prichard (MA25) here!
Read the winner of the 2025 Landfall essay prize
Read the winner of the 2025 Landfall essay prize
'Surgery saved my life.'...
thespinoff.co.nz
October 28, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Read the 2025 Landfall Tauraka Essay Competition winning essay by Tasmin Prichard (MA25) here!
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Striking over workload, safety, pay, staffing and the coherence and sequence of change is industrial, not “party-political”. In Aotearoa the legal test is the purpose of the action, not whether the government’s policy settings form the backdrop.
October 19, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Striking over workload, safety, pay, staffing and the coherence and sequence of change is industrial, not “party-political”. In Aotearoa the legal test is the purpose of the action, not whether the government’s policy settings form the backdrop.
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Damn, I read Judith's letter! I'll leave the politics to others, but, lord, the Govt spending stuff is REALLY BAD! I'll try and keep this short.
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
October 19, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Damn, I read Judith's letter! I'll leave the politics to others, but, lord, the Govt spending stuff is REALLY BAD! I'll try and keep this short.
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
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So the Red Cross is doing a donation drive promo with Uber today where you can get donated clothes picked up at your door by an Uber driver for free (AKL, WGTN, CHCH).
So good if you have a lot of clothes but no car.
So good if you have a lot of clothes but no car.
October 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
So the Red Cross is doing a donation drive promo with Uber today where you can get donated clothes picked up at your door by an Uber driver for free (AKL, WGTN, CHCH).
So good if you have a lot of clothes but no car.
So good if you have a lot of clothes but no car.
If we’re looking to prevent sexual violence then there’s a whole lotta things that need to change, men’s attitudes and behaviours towards women and children being the most obvious, but things like this will make a huge impact for those at risk of hurting others.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/risk-pose...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/risk-pose...
Up to 5% of Kiwi men attracted to children; could this programme stop them offending?
One researcher said more than 80,000 Kiwi men could be attracted to kids.
www.nzherald.co.nz
October 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
If we’re looking to prevent sexual violence then there’s a whole lotta things that need to change, men’s attitudes and behaviours towards women and children being the most obvious, but things like this will make a huge impact for those at risk of hurting others.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/risk-pose...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/risk-pose...
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1. They don’t care about souring relations they are white supremacists.
2. $20mil is pocket change to a govt, so this is pretty cheap for a nice racist outcome. #nzpol
2. $20mil is pocket change to a govt, so this is pretty cheap for a nice racist outcome. #nzpol
Officials repeatedly warned the Government its planned retrospective block on Māori customary rights cases could cost $20m and sour relations further
Govt doubled down on limiting Māori coastline rights despite advice
newsroom.co.nz
September 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
1. They don’t care about souring relations they are white supremacists.
2. $20mil is pocket change to a govt, so this is pretty cheap for a nice racist outcome. #nzpol
2. $20mil is pocket change to a govt, so this is pretty cheap for a nice racist outcome. #nzpol