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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
$3.61 per litre of fuel is a real good time when you live in an area with no public transport at all. Not safe for the kids to walk/cycle to school on a 100kmh state highway with no walking/cycling infrastructure (and no school bus) either. Madness
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
When a thrice-married philanderer runs under a "strong families" banner in the general election 🤢 His own daughter has cut all contact, even changing her name. Just... ick.
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Nick Baker @nickbaker.digital · 27/09/2026
This is your school holiday assignment. Complete the school lunch quiz by matching the image to the name - a quiz based on the school lunch images sent by @ninjakitty.bsky.social this past school term. There are 15 images in total. forms.gle/et7qDL4VGBJH...
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The Aotearoa New Zealand School Lunch Quiz
The images show 15 school lunches delivered to a school in August 2026. Your task is to pick the name that was assigned to each one.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Knew it was coming but so sad about this. The Grey Star gave me my start in journalism 20 years ago. The Guardian has a big piece of my heart and saw me through so many life events.... Two of NZ’s oldest newspapers to merge – with a new title to rise from the ashes www.nzherald.co.nz/business/med...
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'I wish someone, somewhere had the answer': Two of NZ's oldest newspapers to merge into new title
The West Coast newspapers are both more than 160 years old.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Took my kids out of school to go to their marae for a long weekend wānaka. But they'll get a black mark from Seymour's absence rules despite the fact they've spent the past 3 days learning te reo and mau and tākaro and waiata and rongoa and tikanga and karakia and... Kei te tino hōhā au.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Says the govt that cut $30 million from the Te Ahu o te Reo Māori, requires public service departments to use English as their primary name, gutted Te Puni Kōkiri, reprioritised $36.1m from kaupapa Māori and Māori medium education, and the list goes on and on and on.....
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Yay! My daughter and her bestie went as Beans and Biscuits to school today for World Literacy Day 😍
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The best names
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D Jukic She/her @dejanajuk.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
“Crouching Bureaucrat, Hidden Ideologue: David Seymour’s Flu Factory OIA emails show how David Seymour pressured health officials to ‘soften’ sick-day rules, costing the country $100 million in lost output and thousands of hospital days in 2026 alone.” #nzpol
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Crouching Bureaucrat, Hidden Ideologue: David Seymour’s Flu Factory
OIA emails show how David Seymour pressured health officials to ‘soften’ sick-day rules, costing the country $100 million in lost output and thousands of hospital days in 2026 alone.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
It's the Chathams - the 4th (Stewart is the 3rd)
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Emily @emilywrites.co.nz · 24/08/2026
Everyone is either sick or knows someone who's sick and you know what? It's the Government's fault. Please share this article as widely as you can. This amount of mass illness isn't a coincidence, it's a choice they're making for you #nzpol www.emilywrites.co.nz/this-governm...
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This government is making you sick
So many of us are sick. And there's a reason for it.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Workmate said maybe Koi Dessert Bar, Banksia or Flour and Stone.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We've just had the flu through the house - 2 of us were soooo hungry, 2 didn't touch food for multiple days. Hope you feel better soon!
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Slow clap for Seymour
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Just one of us went down with RSV but the flu got the whole house. Haven't been this ill in years and it just drags on and on. Flu jab did not spare us this year. If you get it, regular paracetamol and water and as much rest as possible!
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
How do I know I made my opinion v clear about these changes/rules as former school board chair? My kid is at about 50% attendance this term (RSV then Flu A) and the only message I've had was a "get well soon" text. No med cert demands, no emails, just see ya when you're better. V grateful.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Āe! I was screaming at the TV.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
That is bull-kaka! Sorry you're having to deal with that! Eurgh.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Mine have been out for about 2 weeks total this term (RSV, back at school for a week, influenza A). School knows exactly what response they'd get from me if they asked for medical certs/Seymour's absences rules. It's not easy but don't be afraid to take a stand
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Morgan Davie @fromthemorgue.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Hi international friendos, to help you understand what NZ bluesky is talking about, here is a summary: While Prime Minister Chris has survived leadership challenges from MP Chris (today) and MP Chris (recently), this instability bodes ill for election chances against Former Prime Minister Chris
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Only week 4 of the school term and my child is on her 2nd round of absences due to illness. RSV in weeks 1-2, back for 10 school days and sick again. FFS. Will trigger Seymour's school absences bull-kaka but school knows the response they'll get from me.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
My child who used to eat school lunches but doesn't touch them now: that'd just ruin the sauce 😂
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
My kids got (and rejected) this. "They made this big deal that it was new and they were doing new things this term. Mum, it was *whispers a swear*. The only thing new was the extra *swear*. Noone at it"
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Reuters: "Snowfall is ‌uncommon ⁠in Dunedin, particularly at sea level, although the city's hill suburbs can receive snow during severe cold outbreaks." 🤔
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Cut the newsroom, bring in freelancers 🫩
A job advert seeking freelance contributors for Stuff Digital
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mensrea @mensie.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
German broadcast. Nailed it
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
My daughter was a judge for the inaugural awards. Such a great experience!
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dpa news agency @dpa-intl.com · 04/07/2026
A mystery prankster used hidden Bluetooth speakers to blast the "Imperial March" through Germany's far-right AfD party conference app.ekkow.com/144617805694...
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'Imperial March' blares through Germany's far-right AfD gathering | DPA
Delegates at the conference of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party were left puzzled on Saturday after the "Imperial March" from "Star Wars" blared through the hall during voting…
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Our school went from 98% of kids having them to 5% since Seymour's change. So disappointing.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Was told I didn't need it cause exclusively breastfeeding. I demanded it... and still ended up with kids 15 months apart 🫩
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
So grateful/proud to be able to bring my whānau to Niue. The rock has had a piece of my heart since my first visit in 2003 and now I get to share it with them. Kids in their element, learning and experiencing a whole new culture.
Three people walking through a coconut palm grove on Niue
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Ah, yeah nah Rebekah. Thought the Emily Writes link mentioned was this one www.emilywrites.co.nz/subs/. My bad!
emilywrites.co.nz
A Submissions Guide For The Chaos Coalition's Horrific Legislative Blitzkrieg
Unfortunately, because of this government's ongoing commitment to attacking Aotearoa's most vulnerable people, we all have to spend our Monday making submissions against various awful bills they're pu...
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
yeahnahbills.org maybe? But Emily's one already mentioned is great too!
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yeah, nah - nine bills, six minutes, quicker than a coffee
The government is rushing nine stink bills through Parliament. Yeah Nah builds you a personalised submission on every one - quicker than a coffee.
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Pip Adam @pipadam.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
I can't imagine in any world how getting into surplus a year earlier is worth the hunger, the poverty, the lives ruined and the people we are losing. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Live: Budget Day 2026 - Govt reveals its 'grown up' Budget
The Finance Minister has used her election-year Budget to preach prudence and discipline, with the books now forecast to be back in black a year earlier than picked.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
This is fine (/s just so we're clear!). Thank f I am no longer on a school Board - operation grants increase a whopping 2% 🙃. #Budget2026 #NZPol.
Screenshot of Education Minister Erica Stanford's Budget 2026 brochure showing investment in education declining from $2.9 billion in 2024 to $2.1 billion in 2026.
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Brooke @curly.kiwi · 26/05/2026
NZ First wrote their definitions bill after anti-trans hate group SUFW showed them a petition demanding such a bill. They gathered 2,245 signatures in 4 months This petition *against* the bill just surpassed that in less than 4 hours ❤️ Please stand with us our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/e-...
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E Tū E Kī: They Don’t Speak for Us - Block the Definition of Woman Bill
The Government is progressing a Bill through Parliament that aims to limit the rights of transgender, non-binary, and intersex New Zealanders in the name of cis women, by defining “man” and “woman” (a...
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
If you don't laugh you'll cry. @emilywrites.co.nz nails it again! www.emilywrites.co.nz/bills/
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Leaked! NZ First Members Bills you weren’t meant to see!
Gosh, what a week it’s been! And it’s only Wednesday! For the last ten days or so, coalition MPs have been obsessively talking about trans people to hide the fact that they’re accumulating massive we...
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Tania Roxborogh @taniaroxborogh.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Thanks to Dr Beth, @emilywrites.co.nz and team for putting together this action list docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Screenshot of instagram post. Pic of depressing headlines of all the terrible things this govt is doing. Under the heading; This is not accidental - it's by design. We're being flooded to make it all feel to hard.screenshot of Instagram post 
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Kia Ora e te whānau,

At present it can feel hard to keep up with all of the horrible bills and law changes that are being pushed through. This is not an accident, it’s a well established approach, to make people feel exhausted, disorientated and helpless.

We CANNOT let that happen, and we will not let cruelty, selfishness and greed win.

We’ve banded together to produce a document with a whole heap of actions you can take to push back. Donations to the right services and submissions to select committees really do make a difference!

There’s a link to this document in our bios, we will update the document as things change and as submissions close etc, and if they throw more horrible shit our way we will do our best to add further actions.

It can feel big and overwhelming but together we are powerful. So pick one issue and start there. We don’t need one person doing everything, we need everyone doing something.

He waka eke noa.
We’ve got this.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Yes. Very frustrating.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Ooof there's a repressed memory. The Māori oral exams for school c and bursary were awful! Never studied so hard before or since. Was fine in convo/informal sessions etc but the exam, I bombed big time.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Trying to keep a 24/7 international newswire ticking over with no internet. Yeah, love this for me
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
They've just changed it - this is what I get now
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Same!
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Eeep! We've seen it flying over a few times but this is the first time up close-ish. How cool!
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Calling bird nerds of Aotearoa - is this a kārearea on our street 🤞please ignore my terrible video
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Snap. Chosing to think it's tūpuna come to visit because of a family birthday.
A pīwakawaka sits on a windowsill. Inside the house. Hard pass.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
In that, "do I keep going or do I need to step away" phase. Would be so much easier with fondant, but that stuff is rank!
A cake decorated as a hobbit hole using butter cream, melted milkshake and fruit bursts lollies, and lots of chocolate.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Housesitting for my parents always makes me remember how amazing my centrally-heated, north-facing, insulated house is. Am absolutely freezing and their cat hasn't left his blanket nest all day
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
So gutted for everyone it got cut short with the weather but still, so cool!
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Love our raclette! Can vouch for the one from Stevens - not as cheap as Kmart but if you wait for a good sale, its close. My kids love doing nachoes on it - chips and cheese below, bacon and onion on top.
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