Donner Blitzin’
@kebabette.bsky.social
Ōtautahi Christchurch. Aotearoa New Zealand. Editor-at-large. Librarian. Flâneuse. Tea Mum. She / her.
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Today’s New Brighton purchases are totally “me in the 80s”.
December 13, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Today’s New Brighton purchases are totally “me in the 80s”.
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Carole Cadwalladr - the Broligarchy www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Saturday Morning
Presented by Susie Ferguson and Mihingarangi Forbes.
In-depth feature interviews, current affairs and news across a broad range of topics on RNZ National and online.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Carole Cadwalladr - the Broligarchy www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Traditional visit to New Brighton today for the Santa Parade day. Had a ball!
December 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Traditional visit to New Brighton today for the Santa Parade day. Had a ball!
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Now that's what I call excellent booky news! Simon Winchester will be here in Christchurch next year (Friday 6 March 2026) for a #WORDChch event! wordchristchurch.co.nz/programme/si...
#booksky #pukapuka #Ōtautahi #Christchurch ^DR
#booksky #pukapuka #Ōtautahi #Christchurch ^DR
Simon Winchester: The Breath of the Gods
The wild, wondrous, and wandering stories of Simon Winchester return to Ōtautahi Christchurch
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December 12, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Now that's what I call excellent booky news! Simon Winchester will be here in Christchurch next year (Friday 6 March 2026) for a #WORDChch event! wordchristchurch.co.nz/programme/si...
#booksky #pukapuka #Ōtautahi #Christchurch ^DR
#booksky #pukapuka #Ōtautahi #Christchurch ^DR
Listening to Juggernaut 2: The Story of the Fourth National Government podcast and Ruth Richardson is even more of a villain than I knew. Just staggeringly so, glorying in it. Kia ora @thespinoff.bsky.social, Toby Manhire & team for another stellar effort.
thespinoff.co.nz/podcasts/jug...
thespinoff.co.nz/podcasts/jug...
| Podcasts | The Spinoff
thespinoff.co.nz
December 12, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Listening to Juggernaut 2: The Story of the Fourth National Government podcast and Ruth Richardson is even more of a villain than I knew. Just staggeringly so, glorying in it. Kia ora @thespinoff.bsky.social, Toby Manhire & team for another stellar effort.
thespinoff.co.nz/podcasts/jug...
thespinoff.co.nz/podcasts/jug...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year - when a photo of me and one of my sisters is used for decorative purposes at the library.
December 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
It’s the most wonderful time of the year - when a photo of me and one of my sisters is used for decorative purposes at the library.
I’m beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
December 11, 2025 at 4:31 AM
I’m beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
100th book of 2025. Mary Roach delves into enhancements & modifications made to the human body, from hair transplants to false noses and all the potential "ostomies". She talks to scientists, doctors, and people with transplants, and even has some of her own hair harvested for experiments.
December 10, 2025 at 8:44 AM
100th book of 2025. Mary Roach delves into enhancements & modifications made to the human body, from hair transplants to false noses and all the potential "ostomies". She talks to scientists, doctors, and people with transplants, and even has some of her own hair harvested for experiments.
Beautiful and Powerful!❤️
Just installed this morning at Tūranga: Ron Te Kawa's protest/celebration banners made in collaboration with Hei Whakapiki Mauri, Disability Leadership Canterbury for International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) and the Our Voices Count rally on 6 Dec. ^MT
December 10, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Beautiful and Powerful!❤️
Conversation topics of the day so far - the Anthropocene and Paul Dano. Lovin' it.
a man wearing a red headband and a blue shirt says " waddup everybody "
Alt: a man wearing a red headband and a blue shirt says " waddup everybody " It's Paul Dano
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December 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Conversation topics of the day so far - the Anthropocene and Paul Dano. Lovin' it.
“Jesus entered a world marked by profound injustice as a radical force for social change, but also as a poetic instrument of enchantment …” Today’s Red Hand File by Nick Cave is an all-time favourite - Jesus, socialism, Judas, Mary Magdalene, & Patti Smith www.theredhandfiles.com/your-newer-m...
Your newer merch is entirely soulless. Please take some more time on it for the 2026 Australia tour. It’s disappointing. - The Red Hand Files
Love the Files. Almost. Can you let us know when you are going to mention God, Jesus, etc., so we don’t waste our time reading it? Love ya. TERENCE, MANCHESTER, UK Was Jesus’ message basically sociali...
www.theredhandfiles.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“Jesus entered a world marked by profound injustice as a radical force for social change, but also as a poetic instrument of enchantment …” Today’s Red Hand File by Nick Cave is an all-time favourite - Jesus, socialism, Judas, Mary Magdalene, & Patti Smith www.theredhandfiles.com/your-newer-m...
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The five-storey-high mural on Manchester St is the first of many new outdoor artworks in the city.
New mural unveiled ahead of climate art festival in Christchurch
The five-storey-high mural on Manchester St is the first of many new outdoor artworks in the city.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The five-storey-high mural on Manchester St is the first of many new outdoor artworks in the city.
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ICYMI: Sarah Wynn-Williams, former Meta executive and author of Careless People (Macmillan), has won Blueprint’s Asia-Pacific Whistleblowing Prize 2025 👇 #BookSky
Sarah Wynn-Williams wins whistleblowing prize
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December 7, 2025 at 8:03 AM
ICYMI: Sarah Wynn-Williams, former Meta executive and author of Careless People (Macmillan), has won Blueprint’s Asia-Pacific Whistleblowing Prize 2025 👇 #BookSky
“Which living person do you most admire, and why?
Chlöe Swarbrick who is co-leader of the New Zealand Greens. She’s demonstrating the bold leadership that I look to do every single day.” Zac Polanski, UK Green Party leader www.the-guardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Chlöe Swarbrick who is co-leader of the New Zealand Greens. She’s demonstrating the bold leadership that I look to do every single day.” Zac Polanski, UK Green Party leader www.the-guardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Zack Polanski: ‘I’m going to confess I haven’t finished The Climate Book by Greta Thunberg’
The Green party leader on his ‘floordrobe’, doomscrolling, and getting arrested on Waterloo Bridge
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
“Which living person do you most admire, and why?
Chlöe Swarbrick who is co-leader of the New Zealand Greens. She’s demonstrating the bold leadership that I look to do every single day.” Zac Polanski, UK Green Party leader www.the-guardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Chlöe Swarbrick who is co-leader of the New Zealand Greens. She’s demonstrating the bold leadership that I look to do every single day.” Zac Polanski, UK Green Party leader www.the-guardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Art day.
Little Street Art Festival. www.littlestreetartfestival.co.nz
New Ghostcat / Dcypher /Jacob Yikes collab Ghost Storeys www.instagram.com/ghostcat_mb
Made in Palestine exhibition at CoCA
coca.org.nz/exhibitions/...
Little Street Art Festival. www.littlestreetartfestival.co.nz
New Ghostcat / Dcypher /Jacob Yikes collab Ghost Storeys www.instagram.com/ghostcat_mb
Made in Palestine exhibition at CoCA
coca.org.nz/exhibitions/...
December 6, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Art day.
Little Street Art Festival. www.littlestreetartfestival.co.nz
New Ghostcat / Dcypher /Jacob Yikes collab Ghost Storeys www.instagram.com/ghostcat_mb
Made in Palestine exhibition at CoCA
coca.org.nz/exhibitions/...
Little Street Art Festival. www.littlestreetartfestival.co.nz
New Ghostcat / Dcypher /Jacob Yikes collab Ghost Storeys www.instagram.com/ghostcat_mb
Made in Palestine exhibition at CoCA
coca.org.nz/exhibitions/...
OoooooOoooo!
✨ We're thrilled to announce Hungus by Amber Esau (Ngāpuhi / Manase) is coming 12 March 2026 – the arrival of a dazzling new voice in Aotearoa poetry.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:37 AM
OoooooOoooo!
Our Nativity scene starring Werner Herzog as The Narrator.
December 5, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Our Nativity scene starring Werner Herzog as The Narrator.
Jacinda Ardern’s memoir is in The Guardian’s list of the year’s best biographies and memoirs. The best memoirs and biographies of 2025 www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...
#booksky #pukapuka
#booksky #pukapuka
The best memoirs and biographies of 2025
Anthony Hopkins and Kathy Burke on acting, Jacinda Ardern and Nicola Sturgeon on politics, plus Margaret Atwood on a life well lived
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Jacinda Ardern’s memoir is in The Guardian’s list of the year’s best biographies and memoirs. The best memoirs and biographies of 2025 www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...
#booksky #pukapuka
#booksky #pukapuka
41 years ago today ... FJ's!
and the car park sign you can spot now at Papanui.
and the car park sign you can spot now at Papanui.
December 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
41 years ago today ... FJ's!
and the car park sign you can spot now at Papanui.
and the car park sign you can spot now at Papanui.
Turned book pins into wee Christmas tree decorations using paper clips.
(Great idea from Kate Gabrielle on Instagram).
(Great idea from Kate Gabrielle on Instagram).
November 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Turned book pins into wee Christmas tree decorations using paper clips.
(Great idea from Kate Gabrielle on Instagram).
(Great idea from Kate Gabrielle on Instagram).
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Enjoyed revealing a little about how the cover for @erikkennedy.com’s Sick Power Trip came together for the @christchurchlib.bsky.social blog. Erik’s collection was one of my highlights from @thwupbooks.bsky.social this year.
Kia ora! I've unleashed my fave NZ book covers of 2025. My top pick is Sick Power Trip by @erikkennedy.com
Published by @thwupbooks.bsky.social
Designed by @toddatticus.bsky.social
Todd talks about the making of the cover: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/b... ^DR
#booksky #pukapuka
Published by @thwupbooks.bsky.social
Designed by @toddatticus.bsky.social
Todd talks about the making of the cover: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/b... ^DR
#booksky #pukapuka
November 30, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Enjoyed revealing a little about how the cover for @erikkennedy.com’s Sick Power Trip came together for the @christchurchlib.bsky.social blog. Erik’s collection was one of my highlights from @thwupbooks.bsky.social this year.
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“As soon as the Committee began its questions, I knew we were in the right place at the right time. The questioning was fast, direct, and showed they understood the situation in detail.” — Roimata Smail at the UN to present evidence of government discrimination against Māori #nzpol
On the ground in Geneva | E-Tangata
“As soon as the Committee began its questions, I knew we were in the right place at the right time. The questioning was fast, direct, and showed they understood the situation in detail.” — Roimata Sm...
e-tangata.co.nz
November 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
“As soon as the Committee began its questions, I knew we were in the right place at the right time. The questioning was fast, direct, and showed they understood the situation in detail.” — Roimata Smail at the UN to present evidence of government discrimination against Māori #nzpol
Farmer John’s #ghostsign on Main North Road is now visible and man, that’s some nostalgia. And it wasn’t even me that frequented it, my brother did when we first moved to Christchurch. #Christchurch #Ōtautahi
November 29, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Farmer John’s #ghostsign on Main North Road is now visible and man, that’s some nostalgia. And it wasn’t even me that frequented it, my brother did when we first moved to Christchurch. #Christchurch #Ōtautahi