Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Bird and Beach @birdandbeach.bsky.social · 3hThey're here! If you love a good tourist tea towel, have we got a treat for you: Ryan has selected his favourite beaches from across the motu to showcase in our newest release of tea towels. We have one each in stock, so get in quick if you don't want to wait! birdandbeach.co.nz/product/acro... 022
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Dr. Cassandra Mudgway @legallyfeminist.bsky.social · 3hIt doesn't help that MPs are treating her with the most underlying sexism "don't be silly little girl" energy I've seen directed at a leader of the *checks notes* third biggest political party. Ofc then the social media hate train follows ugh! 0232
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Pauline Dawson @paulinedawsonnz.bsky.social · 4hLast week I helped out on the Womens Health Bus at a staff wellbeing day at Otago Corrections facility in Milton. I love working on the bus. I feel like we are really reaching people and making a difference to health outcomes. 162
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Ika Makimaki @pezmico.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026This is a job for our comrade orcas in the Hauraki Gulf. Jeff Bezos' $800m superyacht Koru docks in Auckland www.1news.co.nz/2026/09/29/jeff-bez…1news.co.nzJeff Bezos' $800m superyacht Koru docks in AucklandThe 127m-long, 17m-wide superyacht passed Rangitoto before docking at Wynyard Quarter. 132
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Dr Sarah Hendrica Bickerton 🏳️🌈 @sarahhbickerton.bsky.social · 5hNetflix thinking the big thing about that hit show was the ice hockey.static.klipy.comJulesmaru in Plaid Shirt and VestALT: Julesmaru in Plaid Shirt and Vest 1172
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa @sanjanah.bsky.social · 5hAnd the level of hate she's getting is, as always, off the charts. 16516
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 5hIt's critical to remember we have NO civics education in New Zealand. Ppl do not necessarily know how MMP works, how a coalition works, or how to best make their vote reflect their values The more you can make talking about politics normal and chill, the more ppl feel they're allowed to be curious 812636
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Patrick Morgan @patrickmorgan.bsky.social · 6hExplainer: What you need to know about road rules changing on 1 October | RNZ share.google/xuib0jjhN7A8... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.socialshare.googleExplainer: What you need to know about road rules changing on 1 OctoberExplainer - Road rules are changing tomorrow. Here's what you need to know. 123
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Dr Aleisha Ward @nzjazzhistory.bsky.social · 14hCornell student journalists showing how it's done (basic context for those out of the know- gang rape by 7 men against a woman at a frat party and Cornell protected them, not her): www.cornellsun.com/article/2026...cornellsun.comEDITORIAL | Cornell Won’t, We WillThe Editorial Board demands that Cornell stops protecting the alleged Chi Phi rapists through the University's opaque sexual assault policies. 061
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 6hThe trauma is affecting the entire globe though the media has largely moved on. In Nepal, no one can move on and the recent additional disasters have caused even more dead, missing and broken hearts and homes. www.bluewin.ch/en/news/inte...bluewin.chPeople in Nepal are mourning the dead and don't know what to do nextOn August 26, a flash flood devastated large parts of Nepal. A month later, many people are still searching for their loved ones. The entire country is struggling with the severe consequences of the d... 2136
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷rimu bhū’ī (they/them) @rimubhooi.bsky.social · 6hAy?? I had to check I'd heard them right... The Spinoff paid Curia to do their polling for their Mt Albert debate (live now). I would love some more information on how they are certain that "there is no Taxpayers’ Union involvement in this poll." 131
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷The Spinoff @thespinoff.bsky.social · 15hHow do the different parties fare on disability issues this election?thespinoff.co.nzHow do the different parties fare on disability issues this election?Where those vying for your vote stand on disability support and funding, accessibility standards, benefits and more. 043
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Josh Gondelman @joshgondelman.bsky.social · 9hI hate that I miss when ads were for actual things and not just AI and gambling and *wink* not gambling. 2446731
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Vincent O'Malley @vomalley.bsky.social · 7hAn advance copy of this turned up the other day and it looks great. Due out from @bwbnz.bsky.social in November. 16025
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Andrew Dickson @andrewdickson13.bsky.social · 9hThat, I think, is why some of the attacks on Swarbrick feel oddly objectless. The danger isn’t just what she might do as Finance Minister. It’s what she might reveal about the people who have spent 40 years telling us the money is all gone. andrewdicksonnz.substack.com/p/chloe-swar...andrewdicksonnz.substack.comChlöe Swarbrick Nicked Luxon’s Cotton ReelLacan explains why the tough guys of fiscal politics are so emotional right now 46320
🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷 @captcaffiend.bsky.social · 9hUh oh, found more cute dungarees bloomchic.au/collections/...bloomchic.auHalloween Mushroom Print Pockets Cami Jumpsuit – BloomChic-AU Shop Halloween Mushroom Print Pockets Cami Jumpsuit now and redefine your style with confidence at BloomChic. Tailored for mid and plus-size women. This trendy Jumpsuits Women, sizes 10-30. Color:Blac... 060
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 19hRemember, if someone tells you that your dream of having a bookshelf with a rolling ladder is "unrealistic", they were never your friend to begin with. 1363560
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷SallyABL3 @sallyabl3.bsky.social · 29/09/2026More lovely springtime tulips... #Bloomscrolling #Flowers #Gardening #Nature #AusSky 2224
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Tal Lavin @swordsjew.bsky.social · 9hi see this is a Spiralling Due To Rape Trauma Triggered By The News kind of day 333614
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Russel Norman @russelnorman.bsky.social · 10hA scientist whose work drew him to the boundary of science and politics, whose evidence-based warnings came up against power and privilege. Sadly missed. www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/09...wgtn.ac.nzTe Herenga Waka mourns the passing of Professor Peter Barrett NZAM, FRSNZ, FGS | News | Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of WellingtonAn eminent Antarctic geologist, founding Director of the Antarctic Research Centre and Patron of the New Zealand Antarctic Society, Professor Peter John Barrett passed away on Saturday 26 September at... 0259
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Kat 👩🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 9hWell. I guess good thing that's what I've always done then? Cute little tool. Accurate and entirely unsurprising for me. 1101
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Jay Edidin @edidin.bsky.social · 10hAs an undergrad, I volunteered at a rape crisis center and was on the task force on sexual assault on my college's campus, and I really thought change was starting; and it has been over twenty years, and I am exhausted and devastated by how far we have failed to come. 418115
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Katie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 29/09/2026Good. Burn the perverts' heads. futurism.com/robots-and-m...futurism.comNew Smart Glasses Scald Users' Heads With Horrific TemperaturesGadget maker Inmo had to recall its Air3 smart glasses because the left arm can "overheat during extended use," posing a "risk of injury." 52641103
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Abbie Jury 🌱 @tikorangi.bsky.social · 10hOrchids, we have a few. Getting on for quite a few now. 191
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Abbie Jury 🌱 @tikorangi.bsky.social · 10hToday's flowery indulgence from the Avenue Garden. 2191
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Kelly @justkelly.bsky.social · 12hShe was doxxed by a Chi Phi alum who implored his followers to “help a Chi Phi.” Just in case anyone thought that organization was remotely redeemable. 343021496
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Ben Taels @bentaels.taels.net · 10hThis week I am NZGDC! I'm looking forward to meeting all the wonderful folks and giving a talk on "Designing for New players" on Oct 1st (@3:40pm) If you see me, come say kia ora! 052
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Gaijin Mommy @gaijinmommy.bsky.social · 12hI’m seeing a lot of ‘it’s not how we talk to our daughters it’s how we raise our sons’ on my timelines this morning and while I 110% agree with this statement I do wish it didn’t sound so much like we are still talking to women. 3668
🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷 @captcaffiend.bsky.social · 10hIf you or people you know aren't sure who to vote for in the upcoming NZ election, this handy resource has been created by some awesome people I know. www.onthefence.co.nzonthefence.co.nzOn the Fence 2026On The Fence helps Kiwis get started on their political journey. Answer a series of questions on the issues that matter most to you, and we'll show you which political parties share your values. 136746
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Thalia @thaliathalia.bsky.social · 11hPlease share this update on sewing machine donations! We're up to 783 and aiming for 800 by the end of the year. www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3610...thepost.co.nzHundreds of donated sewing machines and countingThe Sewing Machine Drive aims to reach 800 sewing machines by the end of the years. 23224
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Meeping wainscot @ohnoiratebrian.bsky.social · 12hIf you can support this amazing artist, please do! All human-made and AI-free. 0148
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Antonio Freyre - Merlino Games @merlinogames.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Oh time.com/7295195/ai-c... 6957482300
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026We don’t have any of her scarves, but we get to admire Helen’s art every day. I definitely see the appeal of a portable version. 3225
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Julie Blommaert @drjulieb.bsky.social · 13hWe do that. And then instead of joining us, men prefer to tell us that it’s “not all men” 1448
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Potato enthusiast 🇵🇸🥔 @br3nda.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Watch this live stream 3245
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷🦝 Pepper Raccoon: Trash Priestess 🦝 @pepperraccoon.com · 14h🤘 KICK IT 🤘 The Bird of the Year is the Black Robin/Karure, coming in like a tiny wrecking ball to smash the competition. Thread Project premium screenprinted tees in unisex and fitted sizes S-5XL. Pre-order this tee NOW: pepperraccoon.com #birds #boty #kikorangi 1220492
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Dan Baldassarre @evornithology.bsky.social · 17hA student just told me, "I like your teaching style. You don't make people feel stupid." It sounds corny, but that principle a huge part of my classroom philosophy. Yes, we must maintain academic rigor, but if students are intimidated, they will not contribute, and no good can come from that. (1/2) 410912
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 15hThank YOU. I believe profoundly that the only correct response to pleasure is gratitude rather than guilt 262462379
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Te Ara Paerangi Com - Research Advocacy Capability @te-ara-paerangi.community · 29/09/2026Boosting the signal so that others who may have some ideas is a huge help too! 155
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Grant Jacobs BioinfoTools/NotJustDNA 🔬🧬🖥️✍️📚🇳🇿 @notjustdna.bsky.social · 16h#NZ Maybe we should do this as wrong answers only? 011
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Grumpy @grumpyyetamusin.bsky.social · 16h*RNZ sack Ferguson and Forbes* "I'm sorry, we're 'refreshing' the menu, so there's no more pancakes and muesli on Saturday Morning. We can offer you a cold shit sandwich instead?" *RNZ put Newstalk ZB boss in charge* "warmed up vomit has been added as a complementary side" 2359
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Kat Brown @katbrownwrites.com · 16h“I don’t approve of calling food naughty. We’ve got to take pleasure where we can in life.” Not to put presenters against one another, but I’ve never forgotten Prue saying something was “not worth the calories” so Nigella saying this - along with familiar bakes! - is like a normality reset #gbbo 14211
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Bird and Beach @birdandbeach.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Ryan hasn't approved the product shots yet, so consider this a sneak peak of what's to come - Across the motu tea towels, coming to the Bird and Beach website very soon! (And I've just noticed something I need to change in the image file, but c'est la vie!) 076
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Andrew Jull NZRN (he/him) @andrewjull.bsky.social · 29/09/2026A leading Māori health advocate says efforts to abolish or limit the Waitangi Tribunal are an attempt to "bury" a body that exposes Treaty breaches. www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-ao-m...rnz.co.nzCoalition parties want to 'bury' Waitangi Tribunal for exposing Treaty breaches - Lady Tureiti MoxonA leading Māori health advocate says efforts to abolish or limit the Waitangi Tribunal are an attempt to "bury" a body that exposes Treaty breaches. 0105
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷samuel mehr @mehr.nz · 29/09/2026I will soon be interviewing candidates for this ~2-year role (22-23 months, actually, for reasons of grant arithmetic) if you are interested in studying auditory perception and music in adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild-to-moderate dementias, all over new zealand, please apply! 01514
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Elizabeth Bear @matociquala.bsky.social · 28/09/20262003: whatever you do, don't source your research from Wikipedia. 2026: Wikipedia is the safest online source to start general research from. 21733133
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Oli - something or other @olimnz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Boosting... C'mon designers (please). 042
🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷 @captcaffiend.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Not me having a bit of a freak out about finding somewhere to live & how I’m going to be able to afford anything 😵💫🫠 10370
Reposted by 🐶🐙Dr. Caffiend☕️😷Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa @sanjanah.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Happy to provide journalists with transcript + analysis. 1134