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James Gardner

@jegcomposer.bsky.social
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Grateful Immigrant and Manuhiri | Composer | EMS Researcher | an "individual with diverse but intertwined competencies” Based near Tītīrangi, Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa. gardnercomposer.com

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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 17h
Good news for those of us who like this sort of thing…
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Bronwyn Hayward @bmhayward.bsky.social · 18h
My position on why the EU- NZ trade agreement complaint’s so serious- we can’t have it both ways - we can’t claim to be honest brokers on a world stage while at home we’re not keeping to the fair climate/sustainability rules we expect our trade partners to also stick to www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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'Stakes could not be higher': Concern over claim NZ breached FTA climate commitments
International relations experts are warning a case claiming New Zealand is not meeting EU trade agreement climate commitments could seriously impact the country's reputation.
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Simon Wilson @simonbwilson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The new book #DirtyWork by #NickyHager is the story of how Jordan Williams and the Taxpayers' Union orchestrated the use of racism in the 2023 election. Here's my take on what we lost as a result, free to all on my Hopetown substack now simonwilsonhopetown.substack.com/p/dirty-work...
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Dirty work and the disinfecting sunshine it deserves
Nicky Hager’s new book ‘Dirty Work’ reminds us how much we’ve lost in the last three years
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Jeff Stadelman @jeffstadelman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Happy 100th Birthday John Coltrane -- incomparable. Thank you.
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Tze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Vanushi Walters speech? not fucking around it seems.
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Newsroom NZ @newsroom.co.nz · 21/09/2026
Comment: National and Labour are scrambling with reactive cost-of-living policies while the Greens advance a coherent systemic alternative, writes Rob Campbell 👉 newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/21/n...
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Andrew @openpolicy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I've been told The Post is going to remove the paywall on this article because the issue is so important. Please read and share with your friends. Ask your local candidates if they will fight to strengthen the #OIA and will resist efforts to weaken it #nzpol #FOI www.thepost.co.nz/politics/361...
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OIA crackdown: Government eyes tougher rules, fees and limits on requesters
Exclusive: Justice officials have mapped out post-election changes to the OIA, including tougher refusal grounds, new fees and restrictions on frequent requesters - backed by a disputed $750m cost cla...
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Dylan Reeve @dylanreeve.com · 17/09/2026
This whole thread is incredible, but this especially gets to the core of what's so fucking stupid about the hyper-capitalism of AI... They *know* their tools will be less useful when the sources they rely on start to die. But they don't give a fuck.
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Michael Brown @jingajik.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
In this talk, Norman Meehan draws on his experience writing the lives of musicians and composers—including Jenny McLeod, Mike Nock, Bob Moses and Paul Bley – to share what he's learned. Stout Centre, VUW Wellington, 23 Sept, 4.10pm. www.wgtn.ac.nz/stout-centre...
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Writing Musical Lives | Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies | Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
Join us for a talk on writing about the lives of musicians and composers.
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Coaliton of Corruption – thread…
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Michael Brown @jingajik.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Appearing on the horizon is this study of composer Douglas Lilburn's late-career electroacoustic works for @3313books.bsky.social's Oceania series from @bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social. The author is Bruce Russell, a pioneer in his own right with The Dead C. www.bloomsbury.com/us/douglas-l...
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Douglas Lilburn’s Complete Electro-Acoustic Works
Upon their initial release, Douglas Lilburn's avant-garde compositions of the 1960s, which embraced an 'Indigenous' musical language and resisted the sounds of…
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George Grella @gtra1n.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open, period.
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PHANZA Professional Historians of New Zealand / Aotearoa @phanza.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
PHANZA stands in support of staff at Archives NZ and the National Library, who are facing proposed cuts that would eliminate 47 FTE roles across two institutions that are vital to the work of our members. Read PHANZA's press release below and please share widely with your networks.
Press Release: 3 September 2026

Job losses at Archives New Zealand and the National Library will harm access to history

Yesterday, PHANZA received news about a proposed restructure at two institutions that are vital to the work of professional historians.
The proposed cuts would eliminate 47 roles across the two organisations. The Public Service Association has indicated this represents 12% of the workforce and comes on top of earlier redundancies.

Libraries and archives provide vital knowledge infrastructure. As sources of information, their collections support innovation and discovery, foster an informed citizenry, and protect our collective national memory. Job losses also raise alarming questions about institutional ability to fulfil the government’s legal deposit and record-keeping obligations

Historians fundamentally rely on archives and libraries. We could not do our jobs without the collections management undertaken by highly qualified and community-minded professionals who already achieve so much with limited resources. Ongoing cuts and staffing reductions place archivists and librarians in an impossible position.

Reductions in staffing levels at national institutions charged with acquiring, safeguarding, and providing access to our collective history will meaningfully diminish the public's ability to access these taonga. As professional historians, we are especially concerned about how the proposed cuts will affect our ability to effectively research topics and areas of significance to families, communities, and government.

With the upcoming election on 7 November, PHANZA encourages its members and the public to engage with candidates and political parties about their support for cultural institutions and to advocate for maintaining public access to these national treasures.
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Michael Brown @jingajik.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Job cuts of 12% proposed at National Library of NZ and Archives NZ www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO26...
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Our Precious History Under Threat As National Library And Archives Face More Govt Cuts
The key custodian of our nation’s history, the National Library and Archives NZ is again being savaged by Government spending cuts, with a proposal to shed 12% of its workforce.
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Interesting opportunity for someone out there…
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I rarely read fiction these days, sad to say, but for some reason this beckoned from the other side of the bookshop today. So I’m going in…
Cover of the novel ‘The Black Monk’ by Charlotte Grimshaw
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I rarely read fiction these days, sad to say, but for some reason this beckoned from the other side of the bookshop today. So I’m going in…
Cover of the novel ‘The Black Monk’ by Charlotte Grimshaw
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ApocalypseElf @apocalypseelf.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I don't think she'd mind doing this locally booksinhomes.org.nz
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Duffy Books in Homes | Children's Literacy Charity New Zealand
Duffy Books in Homes is a New Zealand childrens literacy charity providing books, inspiring role models and changing young lives. Donate today
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Oh alright then… in 1984, IIRC.
Cover of CBS Masterworks CD: Bach The Goldberg Variations by Glenn Gould, released in 1983.
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Tim Prebble HISSandaROAR @hissandaroar.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
YAY!! Its HISSandaROAR 16th Birthday!! Every #sounddesign library is 50% off until Sept 1st, I have a bunch of new libraries to release and there will be cake! Thanks to everyone who has supported us - there will be some presents at the end of the month too!
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
In case the availability of this product vexes you: petitions.getup.org.au/petitions/de... @getup.org.au
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Demand Kmart take the Anko surveillance glasses off the shelf
Camera glasses are moving quickly into the mainstream. Meta has sold more than 7 million pairs and hired Kylie Jenner to sell more. At $89, against several hundred dollars for the Meta version, the te...
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
One for you specialised crate-diggers out there….
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
One for you specialised crate-diggers out there….
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Nice to see some love for the great John Tilbury here: www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...
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John Tilbury: At Home album review – an eclectic and extraordinary treasure trove
The great interpreter of Morton Feldman and a towering figure of experimental music signs off with four discs of intimate, revelatory recordings
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Nice to see some love for the great John Tilbury here: www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...
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John Tilbury: At Home album review – an eclectic and extraordinary treasure trove
The great interpreter of Morton Feldman and a towering figure of experimental music signs off with four discs of intimate, revelatory recordings
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jessamyn @librarian.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
I work at a public library. People who want to use AI seem to have no trouble doing so. People who don't want to use AI have a harder time. I crowdsourced and then finalized this document "How to disable or avoid intrusive AI" and then gave it a short URL: notoai.org Please pass along if it's useful
An aircraft passenger oxygen mask: a drop down passenger mask with air bag and yellow plastic mouth and nose cover, oxygen tube has been cut; Demonstration model used by flight attendant crew for passenger instruction. Has text on the side indicating that it's non-functional.
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Mildly heartened that even my ex-Microsoft ex-Spacex technoenthusiast BIL concedes that LLM-type AI can’t innovate…
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
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SAVE JODRELL BANK – Protect a national treasure of science, heritage and inspiration
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Russell Brown @publicaddress.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
If the people you are paying to write a curriculum need to use "AI tools" to "check and generate content", you are paying the wrong people and you should actually not have dumped the people who are capable of these core tasks.
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I shouldn’t be surprised, but FFS…
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
"I wasn't really into climate change or global warming, but the way this is stacking up there seems to be something happening," You’re *nearly* there, mate… How will we live as storms get worse? One region's story www.rnz.co.nz/news/environ...
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How will we live as storms get worse? One region's story
Destructive storms are exposing the vulnerability of rural communities, as ageing infrastructure and outdated river management are struggling to cope. In South Wairarapa, back-to-back floods have prom...
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Ben Finlay @benfinlay74.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
"But I can't understand the different you In the morning, when it's time to play at being human for a while" Released OTD in 1974, the sublime 'Rock Bottom' by Robert Wyatt. One of the most original and unique British albums of the 70s (and beyond). #musicsky
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Sign the petition: Press Pause On New AI Data Centres action.greens.org.nz/pause_ai_dat...
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Press Pause On New AI Data Centres
The Green Party is calling for a one-year pause on the construction of new AI data centres, so we have time to develop clear rules to make sure that the needs of people and planet are put first.
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Bronwyn Hayward @bmhayward.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Make sure your family, friends, workmates, all the people you meet, are registered to vote because the NZ government has tried to restrict voting- something I never thought I would say about a New Zealand democracy vote.nz
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Gary Steel @garysteel.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
If you're in Auckland tomorrow night (Friday 24th) do check out the premiere screening of Unsung Heroes, a film about FROM SCRATCH, screening at Academy cinema at 7pm. Read about it here: www.witchdoctor.co.nz/2026/the-gre...
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The Great Witchdoctor Q&A - Songs For Unsung Heroes - Witchdoctor
On the eve of the premiere of John Pain's brilliantly captured (and captivating) From Scratch performance film, Songs For Unsung Heroes, GARY STEEL asked the director some leading questions.
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SyReN @synthresearch.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Synthposium 26: Registration will close on 15 August 2026 for this year's event. synthresearch.org/symposium/
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SyReN SYNTHposium 26
From Circuits to Culture: Synthesizers as Instruments, Interfaces, and Ideas  SYNTHposium ’26 will bring together practitioners, researchers, engineers, musicians, and scholars – interested in…
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Healey made Chancellor? I’m having flashbacks to 1974!
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Goldbaby @goldbaby.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The Goldbaby July sale is now on. 40% off purchases made between now and the 31st of July 2026 Use this discount coupon when making your order: 40JULY Don't miss out: www.goldbaby.co.nz/products.html
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Beautifully written and informed article from @jonathancoe.bsky.social here:
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Colin James Woods @colinjameswoods.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Subvert is now live to all. Entire back catalogue now available. www.subvert.fm/colin-james-...
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Colin James Woods - Subvert
Colin James Woods is an Irish freelance Sonic Practitioner based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. His projects range from sonic art creations, live improvised electronic and acoustic works, through to in...
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CindyBax @cindybax.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Sam, you did your bit, your level best: now it’s up to the rest of us to make sure this diabolical project never goes ahead #nzpol www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
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‘That’ll be the end’: actor Sam Neill joins fight to stop controversial goldmine near his New Zealand vineyard
Neill says ‘one of the most beautiful and remote places in the world’ will be permanently changed if Bendigo-Ophir wins fast-track approval
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James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Bugger. He gave a talk at University of Canterbury when I taught there – heseemed like a really good (and funny) bloke. And then there are all the films…
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Chris Malone (Malone Digital) @malonedigital.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The original stereo tapes for John Barry's The IPCRESS File are lost. What came next is in the video 🎧 youtu.be/8uWv5277WQU
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The IPCRESS File – Reconstructing Cinema History
YouTube video by Malone Digital
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runningwhio @runningwhio.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Last full day to submit on the conservation bill (mining & selling conservation land) & climate change tort law (removing our ability to sue polluters in court) Yeahnahbills.org a helpful tool! Be a Lorax! 🌲🌴🌳
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yeah, nah. again. take three for the trees!
The government is attacking our environment. Yeah Nah builds you a personalised submission on two bills closing 13 July - quicker than a coffee.
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Bronwyn Hayward @bmhayward.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
A reminder! Submissions against the bill preventing private court action against firms for climate harm close 13 July!- Helpful notes from NZ lawyers for climate action www.lawyersforclimateaction.nz/news-events/... Also all in the context of the lack of any lobbying regulations over drafting bills
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Climate Tort Prohibition: Submission Hub
The Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill would block tort claims against greenhouse gas emitters for climate-related harm, and would do so retrospectively, with the explicit int...
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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
There's only 5 days left to submit on the Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill. This Bill would prevent lawsuits against companies for climate-changing emissions like the Mike Smith case. Submission link in the comments. #nzpol
A dark day for democracy
Climate change response amendment bill:
The Government is rushing the submission process
HAVE YOUR SAY NOW
Authorised by Duncan Webb MP Parliament Buildings Wellington
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Michael Brown @jingajik.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
The Friends of the Turnbull Library offers an annual research grant of up to $20,000 available to scholars whose research involves use of the collections of the Alexander Turnbull Library. The closing date for 2027 applications is Friday 2 October 2026. turnbullfriends.org.nz/research-gra...
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Deborah Russell MP @beefaerie.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The Labour Party opposes the Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill and we will repeal it.
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Brooke @curly.kiwi · 30/06/2026
You have until 11:59pm on Thursday NZT to submit against NZ First's transphobic definitions bill Your submission can be long or short, what's important is telling the committee why you oppose the bill. If you have relevant expertise or life experience, use it 1/4 www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak...
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