iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

Miss 4’s #fairy #gardens. She adores the ready-made fairy houses at Bunnings but I’m trying to teach her to see beauty in what she can make herself. #gardening

A fairy house made of a brick, two painted stones, and a painted yogurt pottle suspended above. Two pink fabric fairies sit in the house.

The wooden stump, paonted in rainbow colours, is under a Harakeke bush and surrounded by a stone path. The ground is freshly mulched with dark compost but it contains flower seeds. A small lavender plant and some decorative carex grasses are visible on either side behind the harakeke.

020 2

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

My 4 year old wrote my birthday card all by herself.

A pink card, written by a 4 year old, that says ‘Mum heart Teddie’

100 1

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

I bought it as early as I could after it came out, because I saw John’s video where he said he hoped people could go into #reading it with as little expectation as possible, and I didn’t want it accidentally spoiled for me. I won’t spoil it for anyone other than […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

012 2

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

A bit of what we got up to in our first session of our #Māori Language Playgroup. #Wellington #LowerHutt #Naenae #Aotearoa #NewZealand

Printed paper doll worksheets including colour-in dolls, and pre-coloured clothing, labelled in Māori. A child’s hand is in the shot, colouring. A glue stick is labelled ‘kapia’.

A tamaiti busily playing with duplo, next to some visual posters teaching Māori vocabulary

A colourful scene made by a tamaiti using poikere (playdough), of three dinosaurs (mokonui) on green grass, with a blue sky

A variety of educational toys and puzzles are arranged on a carpeted floor. These include shape sorters, wooden blocks, and colorful pieces, alongside printed posters with Māori vocabulary

000 0

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

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 […]

mastodon.nz

Original post on mastodon.nz

011 1

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.

101 1

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

110 1

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.

001 1

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

@SimonCHulse But they are transferrable for free until the end of October and they were purchased with early bird pricing. We had two family members entered into the 16k Lakesider event, and one in the 100k event, but you can transfer and change categories and probably still save money vs buying […]

mastodon.nz

Original post on mastodon.nz

010 1

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 […]

mastodon.nz

Original post on mastodon.nz

221 2

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

Then we would reduce state spending on benefits and accommodation supplement.

000 0

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

100 1

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.

000 0

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

002 2

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 […]

mastodon.nz

Original post on mastodon.nz

010 1

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

000 0

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.

015 5

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

The similarity of how AI is trained, and Aaron’s story of the golden calf from the #bible; it’s been floating around in my head. “they gave me the gold, and I threw it into the fire, and out came this calf!” “We took all human knowledge, threw it into a computer, and out came this AI.” @pezmico

002 2

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

That they gave the potatoes an adjective is cringeworthy on its own. @ninjakitty.bsky.social

020 2

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 […]

mastodon.nz

Original post on mastodon.nz

002 2

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 […]

mastodon.nz

Original post on mastodon.nz

001 1

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]

000 0

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 […]

mastodon.nz

Original post on mastodon.nz

000 0

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]

011 1

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

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

6415 41

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”

097 9

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.

000 0

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.

042 4

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.

000 0

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.

001 1

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.

131 3

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

I own a lot of kids’ cookbooks, but there are a few recipes that we use over and over again, while looking through the ones I own, there are a lot of recipes I have never used and wouldn’t make with kids, or wouldn’t use a recipe for. I mostly use baking recipes. Cake, muffins, gingerbread.

000 0

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

321 3

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

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

121 2

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

241 4

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

001 1

Māmā takiwātanga @michaelakhulse.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 02/09/2026

Also, I think Santa was always planning to get them another train this year anyway

000 0

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

000 0

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 […]

mastodon.nz

Original post on mastodon.nz

101 1