iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 2h

I know they say reading is a good thing to do before you go to sleep, bit not for me… I am very much awake and wanting to continue reading. I have put my book down though in the hopes that I can get sleepy now

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 12h

😂 it’s amazing how a kids brain works sometimes

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 12h

And now it is time to rest and read!

A book and woman’s legs lying on a bed are close to the camera. At the end of the bed is a boy leaning and reading books

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 13h

The 8yo was excited about being given the tasks of cleaning the toilets 🤷‍♀️ He insists he has to be the only person who cleans them. And I definitely ain’t gonna argue with him on that

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Partner left scissors opened on the floor… I nearly stood on them! Just used his full name to tell him off. Especially given he’s constantly reminding the 8yo to not do the same 😂

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Interesting choice to see One News ignore the Town Hall when talking about the buildings that have had construction happening around Civic Square

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

31 out of 50 bees “collected” on the app just today! That’s after nearly 3 hours of walking (although we had a lunch break at some point) And the 8yo finally wanted to pose with some bees!

A boy is doing a thumbs up while standing next to a bee sculpture. The bee is decorated as the Shire

A boy is lounging beside a bee sculpture. The bee is brightly painted

A boy is standing in a pose like he is showing off 2 bee sculptures. The bees are painted

A painted bee sculpture next to a banner telling the history of Life Flight

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The 8yo is now transfixed on collecting them all in the app!

Looking at the back of a boy that is looking down at a phone in his hand. A colourful giant bee sculpture is in front of him

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Doing the Bee Sculpture hunting in the city 8yo wouldn’t pose with the first bee. But for a change the partner would 😂

A man is standing next to a giant bee sculpture that has daisies painted on wings. He is doing rock and roll hands and has his tongue poking out

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I just took a chunk out of the side of my leg with my fingernail as I got changed for bed 🫠 Now my side (which I normally sleep on) is really sore

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Green for party Labour for MP (can’t wait to vote Bishop out 😂)

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Have put my hand up to deliver letters for the Green party around my neighbourhood this weekend ☺️

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Not sure if you’ve noticed, the billboard has come down and it’s back to being the advertisement for Chapman Taylors

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

They would have inevitably said she was “fine” to work after a year or 2. But having those 4 years meant she had gotten herself feeling better. It meant she didn’t have a breakdown again. I just can’t with these fucking people punching down on those that need support

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Hearing National say those with “mild or moderate” mental health issues shouldn’t be on the benefit… My Mum had a break down. It took her 4 years to recover to the point she could be employed again. These changes would force someone like her to get into work quicker or have their benefit cut 🤬

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

My Mum and I joke that we missed the first episode of Shortland Street. So we can’t possibly watch it from now on 😂

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Matt Binder @mattbinder.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

the tech industry is about to invent books

Andrew Yeung
@andruyeung
X.com
We created gyms because modern day work no
longer required physical activity. Without exercise,
our muscles atrophy.
I predict we'll need gyms for our brains too, once Al
starts doing our knowledge work.
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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I’m biased as he’s my best mate, but I love watching him teach my 8yo the basics of music (so am assuming he’s just as good with a classfull of kids too 😂) But shout out to Mat Hoyes! He also helping produced this which is now on Audioculture too ☺️ audioculture.co.nz/articles/cou...

audioculture.co.nz

Counting the Beat: Analysing Aotearoa Pop Songs - Article | AudioCulture

How can New Zealand pop songs be analysed in the classroom? Music teacher and composer Mathew Hoyes discusses an approach, and has created examples to assist getting started. Update, 7 October 2024. ...

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Can’t say that I noticed the typos!

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D Jukic She/her @dejanajuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

“Frankly, I don’t care” epitomises Luxon’s time as PM. #nzpol Some of the things Luxon doesn’t care about: Homelessness NZers dying in hospital while waiting to be seen. People dying on the streets in winter People starving People being made homeless by no cause evictions Pay equity Racism Lies

Part of a stuff headline that epitomises Luxon’s tenure as PM

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I chose to miss it. But I thoroughly enjoyed Bex’s thread! bsky.app/profile/drbe...

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

He’s part of the reason I stopped too. The other is that it’s an extremely inaccessible place to go for someone like me who struggles with stairs!

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

After a little sluething I remembered that there has normally been a sign advertising Chapman Taylors there. I already know the owner of that pub is very anti Left. A quick search of his name comes up with interviews he’s done on The Platform. So maybe him?

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Oooo, interesting, I hadn’t noticed that before

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Just had a catch up with Mum… Last week she wasn’t that keen on the Greens having “too much” power in their coalition with Labour. This week she’s hoping Marama is made Deputy Prime Minister and Chloe Finance Minister I didn’t want to question the change in mind in case she changes it again 😂

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I had the same thought the first time I saw it. I suspected TPU, but without the branding

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The BK in Johnsonville has been doing it for quite a few months now. I remember reading everyone’s comments about how shit it was in my community FB group

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I am honestly waiting for Act to announce that they are expanding the school terms so there is less holidays. That’ll help those parents complaining about not having enough leave for them 😐

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Those pesky Maori people wanting their land back… youtu.be/rynnk2LBEY0?...

youtu.be

Land ownership

YouTube video by He Tohu

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This is why I’m still in 2 minds of even watching it. I know my blood pressure would rise way too much!

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Just introduced the 8yo to this ad after he kept saying things were “on the floor” 😂 youtu.be/NyRWnUpdTbg?...

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Sky TV ad - On the floor

YouTube video by Greg Hornby

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Playing a game that requires concentration with the 8yo is extremely difficult when he is in a noisy mood Doing maths in my head while he sings the Time Warp was difficult 🫠

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Starting to remember why I stopped reading… I read a few sentences Partner starts talking to me. Tell him I’m reading. Read a few more He starts talking again I move rooms to read He follows 🤦‍♀️

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Greens: we want to spend a lot of money making the rail network throughout the country better National: we want to spend a lot of money making one road in one part of the country better I know which I’d prefer!

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The 8yo was surprised at how much hair was taken off. I reminded him that I said he should have a haircut weeks ago 😂 I’m still amazed at how grown up he looks after a haircut!

A boy sitting at a hairdressers. He has a lot of hair, which is messy, all over the top of his head

The same boy is standing in a house. His hair has been shaved short up the sides and cut significantly on top.

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The 8yo asked me this morning if I can teach him how to be an adult… The first thing I said was “you need to be kind”

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Yep, they will. I just remember it stopped while we were still living in Hamilton. The switch to the night bus sucked!

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It was still going to at least 2000/2001 as well. I remember Mum and me taking it regularly from Hamilton to meet with the morning ferry as we would head to Blenheim to see family

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I haven’t been able to read a physical book in a while (apart from the chapter books I read with the 8yo) But I’m nearly 100 pages into Grant Robertson’s memoir, which I started reading late this afternoon, and really don’t want to put it down!

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A year ago today we got the keys to our house… I’m looking forward to the Summer and that I finally have some outdoor seats that let me sit on our balcony to enjoy our view… Now I just need the sun!

A copy of Grant Robertson’s memoir next to a can of vanilla coke. They are sitting on a balcony edge. In the background is houses and hills. The sun is behind a lot of cloud

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Thoroughly enjoyed hearing Witi Ihimaera today! Stoked to get a pic with him. And I find it interesting to compare the signatures of his I have. These books were signed about 12 years apart I really feel like I need to re-read The Whale Rider before diving into this new one though

A woman is standing next to a man. They are holding the books The Star Path

2 books open beside each other, one book is slightly on top of the other. They are both addressed to Chantalle and include Witi Ihimaera’s signature with a swirl as well

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I remember having the same thought when visiting my Nana. It was so emotional seeing her like that ❤️

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Looking forward to hearing Witi Ihimaera talk about his new book. Also love that before he talks he’s walking through the crowd saying kia ora and thank you for coming ❤️

A digital screen on a wall. It includes the words “Return to the world of The Whale Rider with Witi Ihimaera Smiler”, next to that is the front over of his book The Star Path, and a portrait of Witi

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I had a Labour person come up to me the other day to chat about ensuring I was enrolled and planned to vote. My partner laughed when I put a big grin on my face and replied “oh yes, I can’t wait to vote Bishop out”

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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Seriously 💥

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

8yo is finally home Hearing ALL about his week now But I had to ask about the black eye 🤷‍♀️

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I remember my Mum constantly dying her hair when I was younger. When I started getting my greys, I just couldn’t be arsed doing that! I kinda love that I’m lazy when it comes to my hair (plus it’s quite expensive to keep dying it!)

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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

That would make it interesting too. You’d be able to compare the changes too

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