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Kieran

@nug.monster

lol this is official job search advice from winz

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February 3, 2026 at 6:12 AM

Kieran

@nug.monster

They should do a star wars show but it's about rebel spies like these two whose job is simply to leave a door unlocked for a year so that everybody gets used to it, only to lock it on the day they need to delay something.

screenshot from andor s02e03 showing a black woman and a cyborg/droid of some sort wearing maintenance jumpsuits and explaining that you need a key to open a door.

February 2, 2026 at 9:07 PM

Kieran

@nug.monster

oh sure americans can make fun of us because one weird, possibly incredibly naive and fucking dumb professor from nz is in the epstein files.

well wait til you hear about this other prominent new zealander who is in the epstein files

screenshot of the epstein files search results box for "Peter Thiel" showing 2290 entries.

February 1, 2026 at 8:01 PM

Kieran

@nug.monster

Some (too much) oil separated out so I definitely need lecithin or to be better at emulsifying but they good news is they're delicious and I think they should properly, just gotta air dry them (and hope it's not too humid inside)

January 29, 2026 at 11:44 PM

Kieran

@nug.monster

Judith Collins fb posing with kristi noem that reads : "Lovely to be able to catch up with my friend Secretary for Homeland Security Kristi Noem where topics included people smugglers, transnational crime, and the excellent work of the US Coastguard in the Pacific."

January 28, 2026 at 6:38 PM

Kieran

@nug.monster

she retired today, the election isn't til november. that's plenty of time for a by-election for her seat. in fact it demands it.

The Prime Minister's Office confirmed Collins would remain an MP and continue to hold her portfolios until she moves to her new job in the middle of the year.

A spokesperson also confirmed her resignation would not automatically trigger a by-election for the Papakura electorate as it would be close enough to the general election.

January 27, 2026 at 11:37 PM

Kieran

@nug.monster

I think if you can't be bothered proofreading your punditry, it's probably not good punditry.

www.rnz.co.nz/news/poll/58...

NZ First could make the difference and has worked with Labour before, in 2005 and 2027. But leader Winston Peters says he will not work with Labour as long as Hipkins remains leader.

January 27, 2026 at 6:58 PM

Kieran

@nug.monster

This should have approx ~60mg of thc and send me to sleep nicely an in hour or so.

Some self saucing chocoolate pudding in a dessert bowl with some canna oil hidden in there

January 27, 2026 at 6:25 AM

Kieran

@nug.monster

How it started vs how it's going.

Pic on the left is what i made last month, pic on the right is what I made tonight, which is much higher quantity and quality.

A bottle roughly one third filled with canna oil, MCT oil infused with thC

A bottle roughly one third filled with canna oil, MCT oil infused with thC, it's a much darker green than the first bottle, noticeably cleaner and there's significantly more of it.

January 27, 2026 at 4:24 AM

Kieran

@nug.monster

like if you want to know how much louise perry sucks, just think of ways a person might suck, and louise probably sucks in that way.

In 2017, Perry married a police officer.[7]

January 26, 2026 at 9:58 PM

Kieran

@nug.monster

nobody needs to read this.

Louise Perry is a British journalist, author and podcast host. She is a featured writer for the Daily Mail and a columnist at the New Statesman,[1][2] and has been described as a leading reactionary feminist.[3]

January 26, 2026 at 9:57 PM

Kieran

@nug.monster

a tawny staffy x mutt wearing a black beanie judging me.

January 25, 2026 at 7:56 AM

Kieran

@nug.monster

i've made it

screenshot showing that zack polanski liked my post.

January 23, 2026 at 7:29 AM

Kieran

@nug.monster

best i can do is this photo of a potato

a tawny staffy dog curled up in a furry dog bed lookin' like a potato

January 23, 2026 at 6:41 AM

Kieran

@nug.monster

A reminder that if these *ever* do become something he sells, and you see one of these robots, your duty as a human is to treat them like this:

a screenshot from the animatrix showing a robot on it's knees being shot in the head.

January 22, 2026 at 10:13 PM

Kieran

@nug.monster

jesus

Map of NZ's total accumulated rainfall over 24 hours showing a huge part of the north island got at least 30mm of rain in 24 hours.

January 22, 2026 at 4:42 AM

Kieran

@nug.monster

jesus h christ

Some rainfall stats from MetService

Touwai at Weta (North East) with 238.5mm recorded in the last 24 hours.

Punaruku at Ōtetao Marae 198.5mm recorded in the last 24 hours.

January 21, 2026 at 8:10 PM

Kieran

@nug.monster

added alt text for ya

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Richard Hills
7m
Weather update: For Auckland the theme is still preparation
not panic at this stage. I just left the office, after speaking with Adam our GM of Auckland Emergency Management and he is urging Aucklanders to stay up to date with weather forecasts and take extreme care as continued storm conditions bear down on the region.
Our thoughts go to our hard hit neighbours in Northland and the Coromandel who are experiencing extreme levels of flooding and slips and hard hit parts of Auckland such as Aotea Great Barrier.
The worst weather systems are currently crossing from the north and staying east of the majority of Auckland. The culverts are high and there is still surface flooding to look out for so take care.
High tide is thankfully predicted to be lower than normal and not expected to add more risk to our coast than normal. Of course all of this can change so please be prepared, but don't panic. I know seeing the images around the country can be triggering for those of us who've been through similar events in recent years.
Keep up to date with MetService forecasts - particularly if you're on Auckland's east coast and Hauraki Gulf islands.
Advice from the team:
Make sure your home and property are prepared for bad weather could prevent unnecessary damage and disruption.
Secure or store outdoor furniture and umbrellas to prevent these items from becoming damaged or damaging your property.
Checking drains, gutters and trees or plants on your property that may lose branches or clog drains is also important.

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Richard Hills
7m
Auckland Council's Healthy Waters team has been out this week checking known hot spots and clearing drains and trash racks as part of their routine preparation ahead of bad weather. It's important that residents do this too.
We expect high winds overnight and these can easily pick up small or loose items, flip trampolines or lightweight outdoor furniture and play equipment.
The Waste team advise people to put rubbish, recycling and food scraps bins out before 7am on the day of collection, not the night before. This reduces potential for bins and waste being blown around our streets.
* Follow weather forecasts for regular updates - forecasts can change.
* Plan travel carefully and never drive through floodwater.
* Do not walk or play in floodwater, it can be contaminated, hide hazards or contain dangerous debris.
* If life or property is at risk, phone 111.
* Treat power lines as live at all times.
* Report flooding and blocked stormwater drains to Auckland Council on 09 301 0101.
* Visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz and click "Report a problem" to report trees down on public land.
* If your property is damaged, take photographs for your insurer as early as possible.
On the roads
Drive to the conditions, stay alert, and allow extra time for your journey as the weather system moves through. Transport contractors are monitoring at-risk locations and clearing drains and culverts to ensure the state highway network remains safe and accessible.
Take care and look out for each other and check on neighbours and friends and whānau who live alone.

January 21, 2026 at 7:35 AM

Kieran

@nug.monster

I read this as "BNZ closes whitianga beach" and was like "um, can they do that? since when does bnz own any beaches?"

January 21, 2026 at 3:23 AM

Kieran

@nug.monster

yeah i was thinking that but i can't seem to find them bigger than 10ml or so.

until chemist warehouse just showed me this. and even brand new i don't know that i want to use this for food.