Reposted by GirGeorge Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 10h🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand: A tiny new human is being snuggled in Mum's arms as Mum sits in a park, gazing out over a gently rushing river. Tiny Human does not care for the view, however. Tiny Human's fast asleep. Blowing little milk-drunk bubbles. A picture of total serenity. 117819
Reposted by GirIIML @modernletters.bsky.social · 10h‘Costs for putting on a show have risen more than 40% since 2016, and many expenses are paid more than a year before the first ticket is even sold. Arts grants have been declining in real terms for decades, and corporate sponsorship has dried up…We have reached the point where less is less…’thepost.co.nzThe show must go on. But who will pay for it?Wellington’s arts organisations are being asked to deliver more with less, but there is a limit to how far resilience can stretch, writes Tāwhiri executive director Angela Green. 022
Reposted by GirDavid Farrier @davidfarrier.com · 18hPSA: if you've dug *anything* on webworm over the last 6 years, but on the fence about being a paid member - some options for you here: 50%-off, or if you're a student / on a benefit - free. i'm off substack now, & can always do with more support to keep us ad-free. please RT: www.webworm.co/about/ 23223
Reposted by GirD Jukic She/her @dejanajuk.bsky.social · 19hProfits from iwi-led solar project tagged for families experiencing energy hardship #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu...rnz.co.nzProfits from iwi-led solar project tagged for families experiencing energy hardshipA floating solar project has transformed a Dannevirke wastewater treatment pond into a source of clean energy, with profit from the electricity generated going to whānau the Tararua community experien... 0258
Gir @edufk.bsky.social · 18h"On roads with a 60km/h or lower speed limit, if bus drivers are leaving a bus stop, the side of the road or moving out of a bus lane, other drivers must give way to the bus." www.rnz.co.nz/news/communi...rnz.co.nzExplainer: What you need to know about road rules changing on 1 OctoberExplainer - Road rules are changing from Thursday. Here's what you need to know. 198
Reposted by GirPatrick Morgan @patrickmorgan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Explainer: 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. 144
Reposted by GirThalia @thaliathalia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Please 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. 33628
Reposted by Gir🦝 Pepper Raccoon: Trash Priestess 🦝 @pepperraccoon.com · 29/09/2026🤘 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 13239101
Reposted by GirPaul Brislen @brislen.nz · 29/09/2026Hey, peasant scum drivers. Remember, from 1 October if the bus is indicating to pull out and you're doing less than 60kph YOU HAVE TO GIVE WAY. Also, if you're overtaking a two-wheeled bike you have to be AT LEAST 1.5m away or we're allowed to key your car. Have a lovely day. 89516
Reposted by GirChristchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi @christchurchlib.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Free talk at Tūranga, tomorrow Tuesday 29 September. Come and hear the Antarctic Heritage Trust's Lizzie Meek and Ella Beckett describe life and work for the coolest heritage project in the world, the Ross Sea Heritage Restoration Project Book online: events.humanitix.com/turanga-heri... ^MT 034
Reposted by GirSophie Carr @sophiecarr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026On this day 12 and a half years ago I saw the coolest ever iceberg. Never seen one like it since. Fellsfjara, Jökulsárlón, #Iceland 1669188
Reposted by GirVincent O'Malley @vomalley.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Te Awamutu Museum is holding a series of events between 21-23 October to mark Rā Maumahara, the national day of remembrance for the NZ Wars, including guided bus tours to Rangiaowhia and Ōrākau, a screening of Ka Whawhai Tonu, and a talk from me. Full details here. buttondown.com/unsettling/a...buttondown.comRā Maumahara 2026 - Te Awamutu EventsRā Maumahara, the national day of remembrance for the New Zealand Wars, is coming up on 28 October and Te Awamutu Museum have organised a series of free... 14327
Gir @edufk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026A very dear friend of mine has just been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Looking for advice on how I can best support her through this 130
Reposted by GirLaurie Winkless @lauriewinkless.bsky.social · 23/09/2026This is vitally important mahi from @alisonmau.bsky.social and Zoë Lawton - a way to keep sexual assault victims safe while also seeking justice. H/T @davidfarrier.com for highlighting this. I've just made a donation. If you can afford to, please consider it too www.webworm.co/tika/?ref=we...webworm.coThis Could Change The Way Victims Get JusticeDavid Farrier's Webworm looks at Alison Mau and Zoë Lawton's Tika: a new way to report sexual harm in Aotearoa, New Zealand. 1117
Reposted by GirDenise @denisest.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Labour has just shown off their new mobile billboard on FB. #nzpol 513845
Gir @edufk.bsky.social · 25/09/20266 more days of work before I have four weeks off to get the new puppy settled into the pack. Going to the SPCA on Sunday to meet the candidates #teorangawhaikurī 8350
Reposted by GirGreen Party of Aotearoa New Zealand @greens.org.nz · 25/09/2026Right now, the richest pay $9 in tax for every $100 they make, while a teacher pays $22. The Greens would give 96% of earners an income tax cut, paid for not by cuts to public services, but ensuring the super wealthy pay their fair share. 27635
Reposted by GirAngry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Enid Blyton: The LSD years. www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2657165... 932858
Gir @edufk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Repost with an image of your favourite James Bond (wrong answers only)static.klipy.comAgent Smith's Creepy SmileALT: Agent Smith's Creepy Smile 010
Reposted by GirGeorge Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 22/09/2026🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand: An Australian cafe owner is regaling two customers of that time he was bitten by a snake and didn't die. Bushy eyebrows waggling to punctuate the dramatic bits of the tale. Thoroughly enjoying his appreciative audience. 423334
Reposted by GirFelix Geiringer @barristernz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026“It is ironic, to say the least, that if Jordan Williams had not publicised the non-existent book, these inside sources would most likely never have contacted me and the book we are here to launch today would not have been written.” 323673
Reposted by GirFelix Geiringer @barristernz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Burton uncovering the book poster. The poster is revealed giving the title of the new book, Dirty Work: The Taxpayers' Union and New Zealand's Hard Right. By Nicky Hager. Potton & Burton. 316255
Reposted by GirGir @edufk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Three candidates for my new pack member 😁 #teorangawhaikurī 471
Gir @edufk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026"New Zealand First appears to have copied most of its health policy from a natural health advocacy group - even going so far as to copy a typo from the group’s website into their official policy documents." www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...stuff.co.nzNZ First’s health policy copy-pasted from advocacy group’s websiteNew Zealand First released a health policy on Sunday that is largely copy-and-pasted from a charitable trust called Make New Zealand Healthy. 108544
Reposted by GirGeorge Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Hey lovely people. My beautiful friend Emma and I are running an online workshop about friendship and networking. It promises to be a wonderful time. 4th October, 9am NZT, Pay-what-you-can. (Available for 2 weeks for people who can't attend on the day.) www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/friendship...eventbrite.co.nzFriendship & Networking For CreativesA warm, fun workshop about networking and friendship for writers, artists and anyone wanting to connect to a community. 18737
Reposted by GirGreenpeace Aotearoa @greenpeace.org.nz · 19/09/2026Updated numbers: 35k marched for nature! More than 35 thousand people joined today’s March for Nature, to demand that the Government scrap the Conservation Amendment Bill. www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre... #nzpol #marchfornaturegreenpeace.orgUpdated numbers: 35k marched for nature - Greenpeace AotearoaMore than 35 thousand people joined today’s March for Nature, to demand that the Government scrap the Conservation Amendment Bill. 114152
Reposted by GirNew Zealand Professional Firefighters' Union @nzpfu.bsky.social · 19/09/2026🚨 BREAKING | Thorndon's ladder truck—one of only two high-reach ladder trucks in Wellington—is ON FIRE. #NZPol 55837
Reposted by Gir👻Skulliam🎃Boo-tler🍂Yikes🕷️ @yeets.biz · 19/09/2026i need to know what happened 309163423175
Reposted by Gir🦝 Pepper Raccoon: Trash Priestess 🦝 @pepperraccoon.com · 16/09/2026BIRD NERDS #Birdoftheyear #kikorangi #birds I have drawn and designed stuff for you. Especially if you're the spooky type. No pre-order, all items are in stock, limited quantities available. If they sell out, I'll start a pre-order for a second run. FLY YOU FOOLS: pepperraccoon.com 78538
Reposted by GirGeorge Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 15/09/2026🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand: Two black swans are coasting along on an inlet as the tide comes in. Four little grey cygnets bobbing on ripples behind them. Fluffy blue clouds overhead in a vast blue sky. Snow on the mountains beyond. (1) 425328
Reposted by GirDisabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 13/09/2026🗳️ Your vote counts, get ready to have your say! 📅 Sun 25 Oct, midnight: last day to enrol 📅 Mon 26 Oct: voting starts, vote early 📅 Sat 7 Nov: Election Day, voting ends 7PM Enrol or update your details: tinyurl.com/2s45b4ea 077
Gir @edufk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Two quick points: 1. The flu really sucks 2. Being sick when you live alone REALLY SUCKS 🤧😞 7402
Gir @edufk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026"Drivers will have a new give-way requirement around buses, having to yield to buses pulling out from bus stops on roads with speed limits of 60km/h or less." #BusDriverEd www.1news.co.nz/2026/09/12/f...1news.co.nzFour road rules are changing – and not just drivers need to take noteThe Government says the changes are intended to reflect how Kiwis use roads and footpaths. 052
Reposted by GirTory Whanau @misswhanau.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Very grateful to be joining the Obama Foundation Leaders programme alongside an incredible group of people from across the Asia-Pacific. We had a zoom last week and they feel like whanau already. 💚 www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3610... (premium) @thepost-nz.bsky.social 3925836
Reposted by GirThalia @thaliathalia.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Wellington buddies, does anyone need some old corrugated iron, a few bricks, and/or some 110-year-old wooden boards from our verandah? Pictured below. Pick up free from Hataitai. 31510
Reposted by GirJim Leary @jimleary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Here’s an article in The Conversation theconversation.com/taller-than-...theconversation.comTaller than Stonehenge: the mysterious Devil’s Arrows yield their secrets in new researchThe people who put up these giant stones did not choose the nearest possible source. 29316
Reposted by GirTairāwhiti Doc @tairawhitidoc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026As long as we’re talking about spring, here are the beautiful red blooms of the Kakabeak (growing in a large planter on our deck). 319030
Reposted by GirThalia @thaliathalia.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Mum made a sewing machine graph for us 🤓📊! Do you know someone who might have sewing gear sitting in a cupboard? We sort and distribute to former refugees so they have the means to sew at home 💚 Email us at sewingmachinedonations@gmail.com 🙏 086
Gir @edufk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026I was hanging out the washing, got the alert on my phone, but didn't feel a thing #eqnz 020
Reposted by GirDHS @drhsinghnz.bsky.social · 04/09/2026When asked how he would navigate discussions on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and co-governance with Māori leaders, Foley warned that dismissing it would cause widespread chaos. Seymour’s alleged reaction? According to Foley, Seymour looked him in the eye and stated it would cause "a civil war." #nzpol 11713
Reposted by GirClaire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 04/09/2026OH SHIT DUDES THIS IS A VERY BIG DEEAL I have spoken before, you may recall, of my suspicion that Leo dropping the hammer on SSPX this summer was the first step to a bigger purge of which Opus Dei is the final boss. if Francis was ready to kick them out before he died, Leo would have known that 3882227
Reposted by GirDr Bex @drbex.bsky.social · 03/09/2026My piece for @newsroom.co.nz has gone live!! Our welfare policy settings are driving disabled ppl & families into poverty + material hardship at a rate 3x higher than for non-disabled households. This is entirely unacceptable in a wealthy country like NZ newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/03/a...newsroom.co.nzA manifesto for Kiwi kids living in hardshipToo many children live with material hardship, and those in households with disabled people are severely hard-hit, the Child Poverty Coalition says 59147
Reposted by GirCEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Ah yes the three types of music. 934880
Reposted by GirWellington Pride Festival I Tū whakahīhī e Te Whanganui-ā-Tara @wellingtonpride.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Want to play a larger part in the Wellington Pride Festival without having to fully commit to the committee? We’re now recruiting volunteers to join specific teams who will focus on one project without having to worry about the organisation as a whole. www.wellingtonpridefestival.com/news-1/join-... 126
Gir @edufk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026This is the puppy I've got my eye on at the SPCA 😍 #teorangawhaikurī www.spca.nz/adopt/animal... 7280