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Other people's downsizing has landed me this 6 place, 6 piece Branksome China set which belonged to my Nana. A couple of pieces need repair. And I wouldn't mind finding 3 more cups in the pixie brown. I need to figure out how to get the tea/coffee stains out.

A 6 place, 6 piece setting mint green and light brown dining set, plus some serveware, teacups, and jugs, bowls.

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Decided to make my Gran's sponge top pudding, but with berries and a chocolate sponge.

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Just realised I have somehow managed to collect both my grandmother's sugar bowls. One had Crown Lynn. The other had Branksome. Something about that fact makes me very happy.

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Looking forward to our clock being correct again tomorrow morning, but not to the jet lag.

Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 25/09/2026

Spotted an Australian Painted Lady butterfly yesterday. First time I've ever run into one. Nature is cool.

A black and orange butterfly with its wings spread flutters on the driveway.

Another photo of the Australian Painted Lady on the driveway.

Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 25/09/2026

I love it so much when past me filed away the photographs current me needs in a way that makes total sense so they can be found when required.

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Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 24/09/2026

Just doing the grocery shopping and my eye was caught by a new Mexican restaurant preparing to open in town. And I'm hoping the owners know good Mexican food because I will absolutely be giving that one a spin.

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Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 24/09/2026

Going on a little holiday in a few weeks, and I just booked in a plasma donation for while I'm near a bigger donor center. The NZ Blood Service is calling for 25,000 plasma donations before the end of November. So if you're in, or going to be in a major center, see if it's for you here:

nzblood.co.nz

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Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 23/09/2026

Found Dirty Work in the local library catalogue and have added my name to the queue. I wonder how many got there before me today.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 23/09/2026

Know nothing about the equinox? Have thirty seconds to spare? Then check out this vid for a super speedy rundown on why today is special! 🌟

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Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 23/09/2026

The forecast today was no rain, so I did the washing, and there has been at least three decent showers since I hung it up (including right now) and I'm a little grumpy about it, to be honest.

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Josh | writer, painter, tinkerer @tworuru.com · 23/09/2026

if anyone has any young (or old!) folk in their lives who are excellent at social media and know their way around video editing, I am thinking of getting someone to produce short-form clips from my long-form vids. think summer lawn-mowing job as far as pay goes. DM me if you've got any leads!

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Tze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

lololololol it wasn't even true but Jordan Williams' moaning press release about it literally was the inspiration for the book and flushed out the first tranche of contacts - the literal self-fulfilling prophecy, or in modern technical terms, an AutoStreisand

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I have just finished the Best Brownie in The World and now I am sad that I have no more brownie. Had to drive through a drunk driving checkpoint to get that thing at 11am this morning, and it was still worth it 😂

Felix Geiringer @barristernz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Oh bless Nicky Hager. Honestly. Looking forward to reading this book.

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“The group’s executive director Jordan Williams sent me a legal letter the same day insisting that any allegations contained in the book must be put to them before the book was published.”

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Saw a guy advertising knife sharpening. Asked if he could sharpen serrated knives. Yes, but it grinds off the serrations he says. Sir, that is a no. And now I do not trust you with my knives.

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Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 20/09/2026

I have a favourite Cafe that makes a coffee worth driving out of the way for, and a favourite Cafe that makes a sweet treat worth driving out of the way for. My problem is that they are two different cafes and that's a lot of driving for treats.

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Intercity Busses have an ad running on Reddit at the moment which says "Go visit ur mum, she misses you". And that ad was not written or approved by someone whose mother has passed away. I'd love to bro, but that destination isn't on your website.

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Potato enthusiast 🇵🇸🥔 @br3nda.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If you are gonna learn how to make your own food, without supermarkets, now is spring and the best time to start is this weekend. Just, know that if you haven't done this before you got lots of learn. It's all freely avaliable, but takes time to learn.

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Kevin Hague @kevinhague.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

And can I say, for anyone who didn’t realise, those Green MPs are still at Parliament because it is STILL sitting (under urgency) and they are STILL fighting the Govt’s agenda. Absolute legends!

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Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 18/09/2026

I am muddy and sweaty but I have now finished planting the native trees for 2026! 🎉

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Milly @millycenti.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Ooh my free heritage seeds arrived today. If you’re in NZ send them a stamped self addressed envelope and they’ll post you some too 🌱

6x packets of heritage seeds. 5 of various tomatoes and 1 of snapdragons

Details to request free heritage tomato and bean seeds from a heritage food crops in Wanganui. Heritagefoodcrops.org.nz

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Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 17/09/2026

Well. Now I'm signed up for my first proper market. If you happen to be near Kerikeri on 14 November and want to buy some toys or treats for your cat, come along to the Rogues Bazaar at The Turner Centre, 10am-5pm. And if anyone who does markets has any tips for me, I'd love to hear them!

facebook.com

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te reo word of the day @te-reo-bot.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026

Pihinga: Shoot, young plant, seedling

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CEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Happy second iRex ferry arrival week! This is the week the second rail enabled bigger ferry would have arrived in Aotearoa, six months after the first. We currently will not receive any new ferries until 2029, and at present have one ferry working and will go 4 years without a rail enabled ferry.

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🦝 Pepper Raccoon: Trash Priestess 🦝 @pepperraccoon.com · 17/09/2026

Hey I make sick apparel for people who like nature but also want to look cool, especially NZ folks, but also other folks, and here is a bunch of it: pepperraccoon.com

a screenshot of pepper raccoon's apparel selection, including caps, bandanas, t-shirts, and hoodies

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Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 17/09/2026

Started Kat's Nip in 2018, and eight years later, I just applied to my first market. Feel free to reply to this post with pics of your cat getting high so if the organisers check out my bsky, they see how much your cats love Kat's Nip. I'll go first. This is Patu. Cannot resist a Fluffy Ball.

A tabby cat on a black blanket playing with a blue ball, with a yellow and red ball beside him.

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Andrew @openpolicy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Two years ago I was supervising a Masters student at VUW who's research project was on children's rights to privacy, & the right to be forgotten, and how adults — including parents — posting photos of their kids online were infringing their rights. There's no minimum age for having #privacy rights.

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Idiot/Savant @norightturnnz.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Subbleeting something here, but there are a couple of basic rules for successful #OIA requests: 1) Don't rant. It is a distraction, it obscures what you are asking for, and it increases your chances of being labelled vexatious. If your request needs context, keep it brief and factual.

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Empress of the Internet @johubris.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Anyone got a recommendation of a decent and preferably not expense property lawyer in Wellington?

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🦝 Pepper Raccoon: Trash Priestess 🦝 @pepperraccoon.com · 16/09/2026

BIRD 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

pepper wearing a camo ball cap that has bright orange embroidery that says bird nerd on it

A camo ball cap that says Bird Nerd in stylised orange embroidery

Pepper modeling a ringer tee that has a skeleton hand with a fantail perched on it, it says Hello Death!

Pepper modelling the back of the same shirt as the previous photo, it says Spooky 13

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Grumpy @grumpyyetamusin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Things I don't think are controversial - Trans rights are human rights Housing should be readily accessible and affordable No one should go hungry Genocide is evil War crimes are war crimes whoever you are A lot of white cis het male politicians are coddled, ignorant, selfish, pricks

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Howard Sherman @hesherman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Farewell to costume designer Bob Mackie, a designer of spectacular gowns for great divas, but also the creator of perhaps the greatest costume sight gag in history.

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Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 14/09/2026

About 15 years ago I was given the one on the left for my birthday, and today I received the one on the right for my birthday. These are the best cookbooks in the world.

The Flavour Thesaurus by Nikki Segnit on the left and The Flavour Thesaurus More Flavours by the same author on the right.

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Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 12/09/2026

Sometimes you play a game so well it's worth sharing. September 13, 2026 208 points • No mistakes 🌟🟪🟪 🌟🟦🟦 🌟🟩🟩 🌟🟨🟨 4x3.fun

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Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 12/09/2026

Make a band edible: Lady Galangal