te kootahekore ranapiri
@ired0mi.bsky.social
essa may ranapiri / they/ia / Ngaati Wehi Wehi / Ngaati Puukeko / Ngaati Rangiwewehe / Clan Gunn / kōtuku mā / author of ransack & ECHIDNA / currently working on a verse novel lolol
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all micro blog posts are tweets to me cos I have a little blue bird in my heart that still wants to sing
why do we have a publisher resorting to ai slop for the books of two established writers. it also seems like he didn't disclose this fact with the authors. what a bitch ass dude.
A new ruling on AI means the Ockhams are in the strange position of judging a book by its cover
Ockhams dump AI books from awards
newsroom.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
why do we have a publisher resorting to ai slop for the books of two established writers. it also seems like he didn't disclose this fact with the authors. what a bitch ass dude.
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Morning peeps! Please check out my thread. I’m crowdfunding to support an important menstrual cup study. Please share widely! 🙏
Hey peeps! It's been 2 weeks since I launched my crowdfunding campaign, and your support and generosity have blown me away. You folks rock! But with 3 research grant rejections this month & 2 weeks left to go I’ve decided to set a new stretch goal & pivot… 1/8
November 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Morning peeps! Please check out my thread. I’m crowdfunding to support an important menstrual cup study. Please share widely! 🙏
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So go check out my Pledge Me campaign, and share it with anyone you think will agree that women, girls, and everyone else who menstruates deserve well-researched products! www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
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Support Dr Siouxsie After She Supported Us! | PledgeMe
Support Dr Siouxsie to recover some of the money she spent fighting her legal case to protect employees experiencing online abuse
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November 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
So go check out my Pledge Me campaign, and share it with anyone you think will agree that women, girls, and everyone else who menstruates deserve well-researched products! www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
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This what my stretch goal is all about. Getting the funding to look at the ability of different microbes to stick to menstrual cups under conditions that mimic the environment of a menstruating vagina. 4/8
November 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
This what my stretch goal is all about. Getting the funding to look at the ability of different microbes to stick to menstrual cups under conditions that mimic the environment of a menstruating vagina. 4/8
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It's about menstrual cups and the lack of published studies on their microbiological safety. Let me be clear. I'm NOT saying menstrual cups are unsafe. I think they are awesome - a more affordable and environmentally sustainable alternative to pads & tampons. But research is lacking. 3/8
November 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
It's about menstrual cups and the lack of published studies on their microbiological safety. Let me be clear. I'm NOT saying menstrual cups are unsafe. I think they are awesome - a more affordable and environmentally sustainable alternative to pads & tampons. But research is lacking. 3/8
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I want to try raise another $150,000 for a project I’ve been trying to get funded for over a year. Today was another rejection. This isn't surprising. Less than 1% of global healthcare R&D spend goes on women's health conditions that are not cancer. My project falls into that neglected area. 2/8
November 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
I want to try raise another $150,000 for a project I’ve been trying to get funded for over a year. Today was another rejection. This isn't surprising. Less than 1% of global healthcare R&D spend goes on women's health conditions that are not cancer. My project falls into that neglected area. 2/8
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Māori Mermaid has some beautiful t-shirts available to pre-order
orders open until 23 Nov, 11:59pm
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orders open until 23 Nov, 11:59pm
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Māori Mermaid Shop
Existing between two worlds - māori and pākehā - Māori Mermaid (Jessica Thompson Carr) creates art which embraces and reacts to her endless journey into her māoritanga. From Ngāti Ruanui and Ngāpuhi, ...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Māori Mermaid has some beautiful t-shirts available to pre-order
orders open until 23 Nov, 11:59pm
maori-mermaid.myshopify.com
orders open until 23 Nov, 11:59pm
maori-mermaid.myshopify.com
just a reminder that judging a literal book by its literal cover is basically what a cover is made for, and the common saying used here, is about people and their outward appearance... it's like a metaphor or something.
A new ruling on AI means the Ockhams are in the strange position of judging a book by its cover
Ockhams dump AI books from awards
newsroom.co.nz
November 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
just a reminder that judging a literal book by its literal cover is basically what a cover is made for, and the common saying used here, is about people and their outward appearance... it's like a metaphor or something.
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"The Tool Isn't Broken – The Wielders Are Corrupt
Why the Ms Z case demands accountability, not the repeal of the Harmful Digital Communications Act"
My defence of the HDCA.
www.rightsaotearoa.nz/the-tool-isn...
"The Tool Isn't Broken – The Wielders Are Corrupt
Why the Ms Z case demands accountability, not the repeal of the Harmful Digital Communications Act"
My defence of the HDCA.
www.rightsaotearoa.nz/the-tool-isn...
The Tool Isn't Broken – The Wielders Are Corrupt
Why the Ms Z case demands accountability, not the repeal of the Harmful Digital Communications Act - By Paul Thistoll, CEO, Rights Aotearoa
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November 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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"The Tool Isn't Broken – The Wielders Are Corrupt
Why the Ms Z case demands accountability, not the repeal of the Harmful Digital Communications Act"
My defence of the HDCA.
www.rightsaotearoa.nz/the-tool-isn...
"The Tool Isn't Broken – The Wielders Are Corrupt
Why the Ms Z case demands accountability, not the repeal of the Harmful Digital Communications Act"
My defence of the HDCA.
www.rightsaotearoa.nz/the-tool-isn...
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Man, i have not seen enough people raving about Tchia. I don't know how far through i am but it's beautiful and I'm so attached to this story. I've seen it described as a love letter to Kanaky and they're right
November 16, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Man, i have not seen enough people raving about Tchia. I don't know how far through i am but it's beautiful and I'm so attached to this story. I've seen it described as a love letter to Kanaky and they're right
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Seymour exists in the public outrage baiting way he does because he’s allowed to lie and misdirect continuously into an amplifier with Nats support.
Otherwise he’d be just another malign corporate lobbyist journeyman, occasionally getting policy wins, but mostly existing as a backrooms negotiator.
Otherwise he’d be just another malign corporate lobbyist journeyman, occasionally getting policy wins, but mostly existing as a backrooms negotiator.
November 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Seymour exists in the public outrage baiting way he does because he’s allowed to lie and misdirect continuously into an amplifier with Nats support.
Otherwise he’d be just another malign corporate lobbyist journeyman, occasionally getting policy wins, but mostly existing as a backrooms negotiator.
Otherwise he’d be just another malign corporate lobbyist journeyman, occasionally getting policy wins, but mostly existing as a backrooms negotiator.
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Content creators need a union like SAG-AFTRA. Too many companies want the most for the least amount of money or merchandise for exchange of work. If you are creating a video you are the writer, the actor, the editor, and the director. You should get paid for wearing each of those hats.
November 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Content creators need a union like SAG-AFTRA. Too many companies want the most for the least amount of money or merchandise for exchange of work. If you are creating a video you are the writer, the actor, the editor, and the director. You should get paid for wearing each of those hats.
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This is a very good case in point - if BlueSky wants to moderate heavily, then moderate heavily, but you gotta hit all the offenders, *especially* the powerful ones
this is a far more explicit death threat from people with the actual means to carry it out
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This is a very good case in point - if BlueSky wants to moderate heavily, then moderate heavily, but you gotta hit all the offenders, *especially* the powerful ones
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there's a cracker in new zealand called Shapes, and recently I said to somebody from overseas "oh sweet I'll bring some shapes" and oh my god she looked at me like she was having a stroke
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
there's a cracker in new zealand called Shapes, and recently I said to somebody from overseas "oh sweet I'll bring some shapes" and oh my god she looked at me like she was having a stroke
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Launch tonight! If you're free in Wellington from about 6:00pm this evening come along and check out my new book. There's free drinks (quality not guaranteed) and @brannavan.bsky.social will be speaking (quality guaranteed) if you need enticing.
www.unitybooks.co.nz/news-and-eve...
www.unitybooks.co.nz/news-and-eve...
Canterbury University Press and Unity Books Wellington warmly invite you to the launch of The Emotion Dealer & Other Stories
www.unitybooks.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Launch tonight! If you're free in Wellington from about 6:00pm this evening come along and check out my new book. There's free drinks (quality not guaranteed) and @brannavan.bsky.social will be speaking (quality guaranteed) if you need enticing.
www.unitybooks.co.nz/news-and-eve...
www.unitybooks.co.nz/news-and-eve...
as a horny person who loves longing having no libido might be the perfect place for me bahahhaha
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
as a horny person who loves longing having no libido might be the perfect place for me bahahhaha
also the way in which the search terms "Jevon name origin" and "McSkimming name origin" will be going off right now one can only imagine
November 12, 2025 at 1:57 AM
also the way in which the search terms "Jevon name origin" and "McSkimming name origin" will be going off right now one can only imagine
cops are crooks with govt jobs and it's been that way since cops were a thing. like this one fucker was trying to flirt with my friend while this guy was being unnecessarily sedated saying how much he "liked watching their bodies go limp"
November 12, 2025 at 1:47 AM
cops are crooks with govt jobs and it's been that way since cops were a thing. like this one fucker was trying to flirt with my friend while this guy was being unnecessarily sedated saying how much he "liked watching their bodies go limp"
I don't remember how I learnt to read but uh sounding out the words seems like the only real place to start... distressing that this isn't common practice.
how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I don't remember how I learnt to read but uh sounding out the words seems like the only real place to start... distressing that this isn't common practice.
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Let’s be real: probably 80% of the people who support an under 16 social media ban will immediately hate it the first time Facebook asks for their id
November 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Let’s be real: probably 80% of the people who support an under 16 social media ban will immediately hate it the first time Facebook asks for their id
like foregoing any real analysis of what ai can and can't do, could our govt at least read anything about the economic risk of investing in AI. it's going to pop and the less our infrastructure leans on it the better.
Stats NZ is “seeking a forward-thinking AI Privacy Advisor to lead the development and enforcement of privacy frameworks across our AI systems and data-driven operations. This role is critical in ensuring ethical AI deployment,”
jobs.govt.nz/jobtools/jnc...
jobs.govt.nz/jobtools/jnc...
Senior Privacy Advisor | Kaitohutohu Matua Tūmataiti | Wellington | NZ Government Jobs
Senior Privacy Advisor | Kaitohutohu Matua Tūmataiti | Wellington | NZ Government Jobs
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November 10, 2025 at 5:38 AM
like foregoing any real analysis of what ai can and can't do, could our govt at least read anything about the economic risk of investing in AI. it's going to pop and the less our infrastructure leans on it the better.
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For anyone passionate about The Huia or commuter rail, Waikato Regional Council are looking for feedback on the service. Open to anyone. Share it around #nzpol #transit #nz yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-of-te...
Future of Te Huia
The Te Huia passenger rail service has been operating between Waikato and Auckland since 2021. Whether you have travelled on Te Huia or not, we want to hear your thoughts about the service and what it...
yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz
November 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
For anyone passionate about The Huia or commuter rail, Waikato Regional Council are looking for feedback on the service. Open to anyone. Share it around #nzpol #transit #nz yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-of-te...
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While we know what this government is like, don't forget the biggest land grab ever on our history was by Helen Clark in 2004.
Just 21 years ago the government, knowing everything they know, knowing disparity, knowing the intergenerational effects of actions made this decision.
Let that sit.
Just 21 years ago the government, knowing everything they know, knowing disparity, knowing the intergenerational effects of actions made this decision.
Let that sit.
November 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
While we know what this government is like, don't forget the biggest land grab ever on our history was by Helen Clark in 2004.
Just 21 years ago the government, knowing everything they know, knowing disparity, knowing the intergenerational effects of actions made this decision.
Let that sit.
Just 21 years ago the government, knowing everything they know, knowing disparity, knowing the intergenerational effects of actions made this decision.
Let that sit.
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football’s all like gimme that coconut i want it it’s beautiful but tennis is all like fuck this stupid lemon i hate it
November 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
football’s all like gimme that coconut i want it it’s beautiful but tennis is all like fuck this stupid lemon i hate it
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as a writer, you meet two types of hopefuls: people who like to write and people who want to be writers. It's the former who actually succeed – you need to love this, not as a means to an end but for itself entirely.
Sometimes I wonder if our many years of jokes about writers hating writing and doing anything but writing, etc, have convinced people that the writing part is the hurdle and the goal is just to have a thing in hand. But I am here to tell you: the writing is the best part. The act is the thing.
November 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
as a writer, you meet two types of hopefuls: people who like to write and people who want to be writers. It's the former who actually succeed – you need to love this, not as a means to an end but for itself entirely.