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Mountie, mum, NZ tech.

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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Ooh top two on the right would be on my list too.
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Started but couldn't finish. It was putting me off my lunch 🤢
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Isn't it weird with all these modern billionaire tech bros there's very little philanthropy from them.
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Ah that sucks. I've had to do it twice before. Such a PITA.
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
So glad he is focused on the important stuff 🙄
Trump showing signature re lake Ontario renaming
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I'm all for protecting our children (and people in general from harmful content), but doesn't this mean that we'll ALL have to upload id or facial image to use social media? I want to go back to the 90s 😭 (she says posting on social media 😅)
Headline article Luxon moves to ban social media for under 16s
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
🤮
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
🥁
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Headline change since then?
Headline change for article to Luxon is in office but not in control. It's painful to watch.
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Super interesting stuff!
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
You inspired me! Have been craving this as I have been off sick for several days and finally well enough to make it.🥣
A picture of home made chicken soup cooking
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." — George Orwell, 1984
Screenshot by President Donald J. Trump that says: 'My REAL Polling Numbers, not those made up by the Fake News Media, are the best they have ever been, and why wouldn’t they be with the biggest tax cuts and employment numbers EVER, the biggest outside Investment in America in World history, a totally secure Border, a giant Victory in Venezuela, the Denuclearization of Iran, unparalleled respect and success throughout the World, and much more? Don’t believe the Radical Left’s Fake Poll numbers. They are Crooked and Corrupt, just like the Country Destroying Dumocrats are Crooked and Corrupt. VOTE REPUBLICAN FOR GREATNESS IN AMERICA! Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT'
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Why anyone would choose to travel to the US right now I have no idea....
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Yes...it did end 😭
NZ Herald article from Feb 2018 with a photo of Jacinda Ardern, titled "Jacindadamania Will it ever end?
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Larissa needs more sleep @larissacomments.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Sign the petition: Keep Conservation Land in Public Ownership action.greens.org.nz/protect_cons...
action.greens.org.nz
Keep Conservation Land in Public Ownership
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Advertise your Bluesky account with a Simpsons image.
static.klipy.com
Marge Simpson's Exasperated Facepalm
Alt: Marge Simpson's Exasperated Facepalm
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
They represent to me what’s best about this country, and what’s best about our values and people who aren’t trying to get every last nickel, and aren’t cutting corners when it comes to values, and treat people high and low with respect and kindness.
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I learned a new word today 😅
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samuel mehr @mehr.nz · 20/05/2026
tough to overstate how quickly science funding in New Zealand has been blown to pieces - on Friday the NZ govt straight up disbanded the Marsden fund (our version of the NSF) it'll be replaced by a 'transition fund' with less money and zero information, as of yet, about what it will support #nzpol
New transition fund provides continuity while backing bold ideas
Published: 14 May 2026

A streamlined Transition Research Fund has been announced for 2027, aligning science funding with national priorities and supporting a focus on outcomes that benefit New Zealand.

The fund was developed on advice from the newly established science funding decision-maker, Research Funding New Zealand. This new fund brings investigator-led research into a single fund with three funding mechanisms:

Talent Development supports future research leaders to build capability, test ideas and establish independent careers.
Projects enable bold, innovative research with strong potential to deliver meaningful benefits for New Zealand.
Programmes support ambitious, collaborative research tackling complex challenges and delivering transformational outcomes over a longer term.
It supports research from early discovery through to larger scale programmes with a focus on delivering impact for New Zealand, in line with national priorities for science, innovation and technology.

The Prime Minister's Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council recommended the following four priority areas for public investment:

Primary industries and the bioeconomy.
Technology for prosperity.
Environmental sustainability and resilience.
Healthy people and a thriving society.
Priorities will be confirmed in the Science, Investment Plan expected to be released mid-2026. 

The Transition Research Fund brings contestable funding which would have otherwise been delivered through future rounds of the Marsden and Endeavour funds into a single investigator-led research fund.

It will open for applications later this year.

The total first year investment in the Transition Research Fund in 2027 will be up to $84.4 million. The Transition Research Fund will invest up to $300 million over five years in total. 

Final funding decisions will be made by Research Funding New Zealand, with all funded projects showing clea…
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
British Palestinian Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan speaks after being charged with "terrorism" for condemning Israel's genocide in Gaza in online posts. Suspended from practicing medicine by the NHS, she will now have to stand trial in 2027 on four charges.
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
The US is supposed to be a civilised nation. How far it has slipped.
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Haha I love NZ media sometimes
News article from Stuff about a little yellow digger blocking Dunedin traffic Article mentions asking if a bigger digger would be needed (in reference to the classic NZ kids book The Little Yellow Digger)
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Is there a mid winter #SecretSantaAONZ coming this year? With this 💩 show that is the world right now I feel like some light is needed....
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Michael Plank @michaelplanknz.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Not now Aedes aegypti www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
rnz.co.nz
Larvae from exotic mosquito which could carry deadly diseases found in Auckland CBD
The mosquito breed could carry diseases including dengue fever, yellow fever, zika virus and chikungunya virus.
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🤣
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Thalia @thaliathalia.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Red Cross Levin is looking for FIVE sewing machines for former refugees. If you're in the lower North Island, could you please put out some feelers ? We can help with transport and checking machines, so please make any offers to us at sewingmachinedonations@gmail.com Thank you! Please share!
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
WATCH — @jamestalarico.bsky.social : “Every dollar we spend bombing people in the Middle East is one we’re not spending here at home. We’re always told we don’t have enough money for schools or healthcare or for veterans, but there’s always enough to bomb people on the other side of the world.”
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
It's crazy
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Daniel Vernon @yeehawtheboys.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Everything but the actual issues.
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Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
2026 basically
A photo of an ice cream machine with a sign reading, "Anything is possible with ice cream." Beneath that is a hand lettered sign reading, "No ice cream".
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Sounds like fun! How's your Spanish and French?
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Just think what good all those billions could do here on earth 🌍
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Frank @fmacskasy.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
My wife and I were on a beach in the Wellington area and found this at a car park, in the grass. It is approximately the size of a person's hand,made of bone, and intricately carved. I've masked the lower half,as only the legitimate owner will be able to fully describe it. Please share this...(1)
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Guess what time I was on a plane... 😷
Aranet CO2 graph showing CO2 of 4389 ppm at 9:06 am
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
ARMY COMBAT VET @caitfornewyork.bsky.social (Running for Congress in NY): “After everything I’ve fought and defended this country from, I never thought I would feel the greatest threat to 🇺🇸 and to our future would come from within our own borders.” #AbolishICE
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CALL TO ACTIVISM @calltoactivism.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
🚨BREAKING: ICE drew guns and POINTED THEM at a retired Minneapolis couple in a church parking lot. “They were obviously not trained… I've known many police officers….They had the professional demeanor of criminals." This is unreal. #NoWarrantNoICE
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Crazy thread 😅
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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
"They expect us to keep our mouths shut—to not speak out, to not say that she was murdered by a man who was empowered by this regime to act violently and lawlessly in pursuit of a hateful deportation agenda that makes America meaner, uglier and more deadly...This must stop."
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Ha I've done this too. I burnt one of mum's ones in the past and felt so bad for her...
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
💩... Supposed to be lucky. Maybe buy that Lotto ticket 😅
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
If anyone needs a quirky present for 🎅 #SecretSantaAoNZ 🥝 then check out my son's art on tees/other items at inkywonky.digitees.co.nz. He's 20 years old and just trying to make a start on seeing if his custom art and these printed items can generate some income from his creativity ✒️
inkywonky.digitees.co.nz
Home InkyWonky
We create amazing designs.
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David Slack @davidslack.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
If you have a dairy that got ramraided six times by the same kids and then they turned up one day outside asking everyone to contribute to “help make the dairy good again” then you’ll know what it feels like to hear National pledge to make our super savings as good as Australia’s
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Jonathan King @jonathanking.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Sorry you had to wait 10 months for your cancer surgery – a politician needed to save 10 minutes getting to the airport.
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Ko Ess Ahau ☀️😷 @occasio.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Rather telling that NZ Luxon and Upston announce $6 Million towards possible Michelin stars for Kiwi restaurants while respected Lifeline cuts Mental Health services due to $2 Million funding shortfall. Priorities. #nzpol
rnz.co.nz
Lifeline to cut operations if funding shortfall not plugged
A mental health support service says it will have to reduce its operations if it cannot plug a $2 million shortfall.
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Shared over in the musk place... Scary parallels to modern times youtu.be/vGAqYNFQdZ4?... 3:30 onwards especially
youtu.be
Don't Be a Sucker
YouTube video by US National Archives
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Melanie D. @melulater.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
This is blatant political interference in rge New Zealand Curriculum that shouldn't be tolerated. Education professionals should be deciding what is in the NZ Curriculum, not politicians from 8% parties pandering to the worst of NZ society to the detriment of our students.
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Olivia Just Wants Tech To Be Fun Again @kingdomfantasy6.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Remember folks. The original bluesky ethos by us bluesky elders (apparently I count?) is block and move on. Don't quote dunk, don't pick fights. Block, and move on. This is what made this site unpalatable to the right early on, and we can continue to make it unpalatable to them.
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Jo @nzjo.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Share a cartoon from the past that kids today probably never heard of.
media.tenor.com
a cartoon cat is driving a black car next to a man in a hat .
Alt: a cartoon cat is driving a black car next to a man in a hat .
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Nikkolas Smith @4nikkolas.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
after millions of views and shares of my Portland Frog art. (thank you all🙏🏾) I got requests to highlight priests, and chickens, and Chicagoans, and T-Rexes, and more… all of us who refuse to bend the knee. so this is for US. 𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕. 𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.
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