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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 16h

My #Māori #university sent a survey to students on a proposed micro-credential in #AI. This was my response: “What I would value would include exploring: -Ethics of AI from a Māori viewpoint -Environmental ethics -Rangatiratanga and mana of Māori art with regards to AI -NZ legilsation and AI […]

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026

[AI generated add] #Temu, sick of your ugly #AI generated add with the half-African Grey-half-Kea? and the weird looking kiwi. ‘Temu NZ it has arrived’ I know. That was two bloody years ago. The reason I don’t shop with you is not because I haven’t noticed you […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

A colorful graffiti mural featuring the text "TEMU NEW ZEALAND IT HAS ARRIVED! SHOP NOW." The background includes a stylized depiction of the Sky Tower and urban elements, with a kiwi and a parrot illustrated alongside the text.

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026

I misheard the name of Bingo’s dolphin toy, ‘Grey Dancer’ as ‘Rain Dancer’ and was disappointed when I found out the real name. Rain Dancer would be a great name for a dolphin. #Bluey

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026

#AskFedi Need bean #recipes. Don’t need to explain why do I? Don’t mind if #Vegan or #Vegitarian or have a little #Meat.

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026

I withdrew my application on the morning of the job interview. The main reason was because I realised I couldn’t afford the petrol. Not really to get to the interview let alone to do the job. Also, it was 20 hours, and my student allowance would abate after the equivalent of 10 hours of income […]

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2026

If we must do #tax cuts for the rich, could we not do tax cuts for businesses paying all staff living wage? If we must have tax cuts for landlords, could it be tied to rental affordability? #NZPol

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026

My 4 year old asked what my new book was about, as I climbed into the car. Me: Hollywood, or endings, or commas Her: And why is it rainbow? Me: Maybe it’s about rainbows. Well, I’m about to find out. #Hollywood, #Ending @johngreen

A person is holding a book titled "Hollywood, Ending" by John Green. The cover features bright colors with the title prominently displayed. The book is shown inside a car, with part of the vehicle's interior visible in the background.

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026

As a human, who cares about humans, I am saddened to think that all Arabs in and around #Israel will be made to pay for the sins of one #hijacker. Again. #Politics #News #hijacking #Racism

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026

#AI generated #advertising: #SmallBusiness: Tacky, I’m not gonna boycott them necessarily, but if I hadn’t already tried them, I might not. #Restaurants where they’ve generated a picture of their own food: Nope, how do I know what I’m getting? #Charities or #schools: Cringe, but as long as it […]

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026

I ako tetahi #tūi i Te Ngaengae ki te waiata te waiata o tetahi pūoro. He ataahua hoki te pūoro ina waiatatia e te tuī. A tuī in Naenae has learned to mimic an alarm sound. Even alarms can sound beautiful when sung by a tuī. #Māori #NewZealand #Aotearoa

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

Ko te Rātapu! It’s Sunday! Today, I’ll share some kupu for the māra, the garden. Plant - tipu Tree - rākau Dirt/soil - oneone Flower - putiputi Trampoline - papa tūpeke Slide - retireti Swing - tārere Sandpit - Rua kirikiri or Pouaka onepū We’re planning to […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

A toddler in a red checkered shirt stands next to a lavender bush. Trees are in the background.

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

Ko te Rāhoroi! It’s Saturday! My tamariki are busy playing. Let’s learn some kupu for things in our ruma tākaro - play rooms Whare tāre - doll house Taonga tākaro - toys Pae pukapuka - bookshelf Poro - blocks Poro kapiti - connecting blocks (duplo) Newanewa - soft toys Panga - puzzles We’re […]

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 18/09/2026

Ko te Parairei! It’s Friday! Since many of us are about to finish up work for the wiki, let’s learn some kupu for our tari whare - home office Rorohiko - computer Pae pukapuka - bookshelf Papa mahi or tēpu mahi - desk Tipu - plant Pūreretā - printer We’re planning to run our Pilot in October […]

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026

Ko te Tāite! It’s Thursday of #TeWikiOTeReoMāori Today, let’s learn some kupu for our ruma moe- bedrooms! Moenga - bed Tūru - chair Hautō - drawers Wātaropa - wardrobe Pae - shelf Teti pea - Teddy bear We’re planning to run our Pilot in October. Got tamariki […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026

[Discussing apocalypse] The worst case scenario is not an #apocalypse situation where all humans die out, whether due to a rogue #AI disaster, #ClimateChange, or a mix of both. The far more likely and far worse situation is that some humans survive and have to deal with a collapsed world. Why […]

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026

Ko te Wenerei! It’s Wednesday! Today, let’s learn some kupu for our ruma horoi tīnana / wharepaku or bathrooms Toilet - heketua Bason - peihana Tap - kōrere wai Shower - uwhiuwhi Bathtub - tapu kaukau We’re planning to run our Pilot in October. Got tamariki […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026

I thought it was satire… National are literally advertising their own replacements. #NZPol

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 14/09/2026

Mōrena, ko te Tūrei! It’s Tuesday! Let’s learn the kupu for some things we all have in our Kīhini, in our kitchens. Umu- oven Tō - stovetop Kāpata - cupboard Pouaka makariri - fridge Pākatio - freezer Mīhini horoi rīhi - dishwasher Puoto - sink Papa kai - […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

A dollhouse kitchen. A label above the dining room says “Wharekai” and above the kitchen equipment, another says “Kīhini” furniture is labeled “tēpu” (table) “turu” (chair) “Hautō” (drawers) “umu” (oven) and “pae” (shelf). A blonde woman cooks eggs at the umu, a firefighter in uniform stands in uniform in front of the “pouaka makariri”

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 13/09/2026

Mōrena, Welcome to Māori Language week with Te Reo Tākaro! ko te Māne! It’s Monday! Let’s learn the names of the rooms in our whare. Kitchen - Kīhini or kauta Lounge - Ruma noho or Ruma hāneanea Play room - Ruma tākaro Bedroom - Ruma moe Bathroom - Ruma horoi […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

A dollhouse divided into rooms, featuring various miniature figures and furniture. Each room is color-coded and labeled in Māori, depicting different activities and settings such as a living area, bedrooms, and a kitchen.

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

Beautiful! For once I can enjoy my drive to Wellington without being lied to.

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

Ngā mihi nui to our Givealittle donors! Thanks to your generous koha, we were able to run our first day of Te Reo Tākaro, Māori language learning playgroup this morning. It was attended by 8 whānau, including 14 tamariki. We had a lot of fun, enjoyed lots of […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

An organized set of colorful paper containers on a table, labeled in Maori, holding various school supplies. Items include pencils, glue sticks, felt pens, crayons, and scissors. The background is a neutral gray.

A table with colorful art supplies, including markers, crayons, scissors, and glue sticks, arranged in containers. In the foreground, there is a colorful drawing featuring an oyster.

A colorful dollhouse setup featuring various rooms and furniture, including a living space with a bed and a dining area with a table. Toy figures and vehicles are scattered around, along with a wooden shape puzzle nearby. Both have labels in te reo Māori.

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 11/09/2026

Those little moments when I remember my internal monologue is exagerating about how I’m doing everything wrong.

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 10/09/2026

Paneer tika masala. Using Pam’s curry sauce Canned coconut cream Ready made paneer Canned chickpeas Ready made fancy supermarket roti Spinach from our #garden. In a season of life where feeding the fam trumps making everything from scratch.

A hand holding a bunch of fresh, green spinach leaves, with other plants visible in the background, including some orange flowers and leafy greens.

A pot of creamy orange curry with chunks of vegetables is being stirred with a wooden spoon. Next to it, a skillet holds a golden-brown flatbread. A covered pot is visible in the background.

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 07/09/2026

Calling people who do lots of #baking with #kids, which types of recipes do you use over and over again? #Cooking #Parenting

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 06/09/2026

I noticed Act need help with editing their signs. Make it honest. #NZPOL

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 05/09/2026

It used to be the case that you had to add quite a lot of red #food colouring to get red. One drop added to white icing sugar would make pink. I went to make belgian biscuits and now I realise, I think they’ve changed it. #Cooking #Baking #Food

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026

I’m hosting a free Come and Try event in #Naenae on 12 September. Offering a fun morning of songs, stories and music to enable #tamariki and parents to learn te reo #Māori. Also taking registrations for a 4 week pilot in October. Please share. #LowerHutt #Wellington #Aotearoa #NewZealand

A poster for "Te Reo Tākaro," a Māori language learning playgroup pilot program. It invites caregivers of children aged 0-7 to participate in weekend sessions in October for guided learning through play, waiata, stories, and crafts

A vibrant green flyer promoting a Māori language playgroup called "Te Reo Tākaro." It invites caregivers of children aged 0-7 to a free event on September 12 at Te Mako Community Centre in Naenae

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 27/08/2026

I’m glad I thought to check when the scholarship closes. I thought it was September but turns out it’s 31st August. Heck. Now I have to do a good job on an application but I still have vertigo caused by a cold I had last week

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 27/08/2026

We need to conspire together to never tell the chicken joke to kids under 8, so it can become funny again. That joke was never funny to me because you can’t understand it when you’re little and it isn’t funny once you know the answer. I suspect I’m not the first generation to be doomed to always […]

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 23/08/2026

Miss 4’s letter to Santa. What should #Santa say in response?

A handwritten letter addressed to Santa by a child named Teddie, expressing gratitude for a Duplo train set received last Christmas. Teddie mentions playing with his sibling Kyrian and describes an incident where the train was put in the toilet. Teddie says the train is being dried and she hopes it isn’t broken and asks for a new train.

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 21/08/2026

Just watching Toy Story 2. Very amused that the ‘bad guy’ complains about having to drive ‘all the way’ across the road to work. Sound familiar at all? #NZPol

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 20/08/2026

RE: mastodon.nz/@MichaelaKHulse/1171095… Milestone today as I submitted my first funding application. It will be the first of many. Please consider boosting or donating on Givealittle to help me launch my Māori language learning playgroup […]

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 19/08/2026

RE: mastodon.nz/@SimonCHulse/1171192562… I have the perfect solution, we the public stop paying for his chauffeur and he can buy a nice ebike using the WorkRide scheme. Since he so hates wasting money.

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 17/08/2026

Update, Our four week pilot will now take place in October to give us more time to plan and promote it. We are hosting a one off Come and try day In September

A promotional flyer for a Māori language learning playgroup titled "Te Reo Tākaro." It invites caregivers of children aged 0-7 to a free event on September 12 at the Te Mako Community Centre in Naenae. There is a timetable and an ‘about Michaela’ section

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 16/08/2026

Pages has hidden the option to insert an image that already exists on my phone… Because… they want me to use #AI

The interface on pages where the symbol which used to add an image is now generate image.

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 13/08/2026

‘Days without sick kids’ just reset from 6 to 0

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 10/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who has donated to help me launch my Māori language playgroup initiative. Because of Givealittle, I can now remove the higher cost for larger whanau and offer single session pricing to allow people to try it out. Any further donations would still be hugely helpful, whether […]

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 10/08/2026

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 08/08/2026

Family bike ride 30k. Miss 4 did about 9k on the trailgator This was our first training ride for #TaupoCycleChallenge where miss 4 and I will do 16k and @SimonCHulse will do a longer ride.

Myself and miss 4 on our Trailgator bike setup. My bike is teal and there’s a red bar connecting my seat post to the front of her silver kid’s bike. Miss 4 has a loveheart drawn over her face for privacy. We are standing over our bikes about to cycle away from where we stopped briefly under a bridge. We are at the start of a cycle path and there is a yellow cycle sign beside us.

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Ika Makimaki @pezmico.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 28/07/2026

Know the signs. Tell young people in your life to enrol at vote.nz today. (cartoon by the amazing Yeehawtheboys) #NZPol

The Orange election mascot man sits concerned at the edge of the bed while his frustrated partner holds her head in disappointment.

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50% of 18 to 24-year-olds experience electile dysfunction.

Don't let an underwhelming selection deflate your election.
Enrol today at vote.nz

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Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 07/08/2026

Probably a pre-filled form error or perhaps in case I decided to use the same jar of medicine on a cat or a dog, but this didn’t fill me with confidence in my vet. Fun biology fact of the day: #Rabbits physically cannot vomit. 8 year old Jasper is fine, just […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

Medication packaging for animal medicine, Loxicom oral suspension. A red circle is drawn around “discontinue if vomits” and “Jasper rabbit”

Jasper, grey bunny with white marking on his nose, in his spacious outdoor run, surrounded by hay, Pearl, his black girlfriend, is behind him.

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