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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 17/12/2025

#SecretSantaAoNZ This gift is so good you can even eat the packaging! Trying to recall if I said how I love caramel corn in my hints? I've previously only had Christine Harris in these colours in jugs so it's perfection, I am delighted by the candle idea Thank you Santa & Santa's husband 💘

Blue and pink Christine Harris cup and saucer, green and peach Christine Harris cup and saucer, delicious white chocolate

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 17/12/2025

#SecretSantaAoNZ Not to torture Santa but I will be opening this afternoon

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Muzza @muzza.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Help!! Some lovely person asked about pounamu gifts for a coupla kids but I've lost/mislaid/stupidly unfound the message. If this was you please message me!!!

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 10/12/2025

We're going to need a couple of Super Santas to make sure everyone gets a gift for opening day. It's only one week today, but if you're up to the challenge then you'll be spreading that little extra Christmas joy! Reply or DM if you're able to step up and help us make sure everyone gets a present.

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a squirrel is sitting on the ground with a zipper on its chest and says `` good morning have a super day '' .

Alt: A squirrel revealing the superman logo hidden under their fur. Super Santas are just like you, every day people that just step up to bring the joy and kindness.

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 06/12/2025

“NAUGHTY AND NICE? said Death. BUT IT'S EASY TO BE NICE IF YOU'RE RICH. IS THIS FAIR? Albert wanted to argue. He wanted to say, Really? In that case, how come so many of the rich buggers is bastards? And being poor don't mean being naughty, neither.” ― Terry Pratchett, Hogfather

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☽✮..Lady Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Been a couple of days since we had a question, and this one is pretty important, #SecretSantaAoNZ

Getting to Know ya
What does your Christmas Tree look like? Do you decorate?
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Red background with pohutukawa like holly across the top of the square. Text in white.
Across the bottom are 6 cartoon versions of the Secret Santa team and the hashtag #SecretSantaAoNZ

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☽✮..Lady Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Hey #SecretSantaAoNZ do you love the badges? Want another one? The Costume Badge is back, and you can earn it anytime from now through to opening day!

A festive costume badge image of elf Jaide in cartoon form in Christmasy garb with the words
Festive Costume Dec 2025
#SecretSantaAoNZCostume Badge Is Back

#SecretSantaAoNZ

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☽✮..Lady Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Futher to this #SecretSantaAoNZ Nudges are open, but also you can reach out to any of the elves to help you with sleuthing or to ask your giftee directly any questions you want answered. We are here to help and happy to.

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☽✮..Lady Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

A reminder of some top tips if you're sleuthing on Bluesky for #SecretSantaAoNZ

Top Sleuthing Tips

. Follow the My Giftee Feed
. Always read the Replies section on their page
. Click the three dots on their page and use the search function to find specific information
. DM one of the elves to ask for help sleuthing or so they can ask a question on your behalf
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Red background with pohutukawa like holly across the top of the square. Text in white.
Across the bottom are 6 cartoon versions of the Secret Santa team and the hashtag #SecretSantaAoNZ

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Phil D @haggiskiwi.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

A mix tape of only 'Africa' from @secretsanta.nz would be the gift that keeps giving. bsky.app/profile/secr...

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 22/11/2025

“HUMAN BEINGS MAKE LIFE SO INTERESTING. DO YOU KNOW, THAT IN A UNIVERSE SO FULL OF WONDERS, THEY HAVE MANAGED TO INVENT BOREDOM. (Death)” ― Terry Pratchett, Hogfather

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Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 22/11/2025

Hi #SecretSantaAoNZ Santas! If your giftee likes cats, I'm willing to label your outer packaging as "from Santa" and send direct. I can gift-wrap it and include short notes or print a letter from you. Just reply to your confirmation email and let me know. 15% off til 30 Nov! #nzpets

katsnip.nz

Kat's Nip: New Zealand's Dankest Catnip and Cat Toys

Kat's Nip is Aotearoa New Zealand's premium catnip. Grown fresh and harvested by hand, Kat's Nip is the dankest 'nip available for your feline pal.

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 22/11/2025

@mungkiwi.bsky.social Hello it is me the Foxy of Santas! Your Santa has asked for some hints so they can find a brilliant gift for you. Posting as soon as you can would be amazing Much Aroha from the elves and I 🧝🎅

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 22/11/2025

@anneleise.bsky.social Hello it is me the Foxy of Santas! Your Santa has asked for some hints so they can find a brilliant gift for you. Posting as soon as you ca would be amazing Much Aroha from the elves and I 🧝🎅

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☽✮..Lady Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

For #SecretSantaAoNZ I would like to say that crafted, second-hand etc is wonderful. If you are struggling, a copy of your favourite book, a poem that moved your soul, or an album that changed your life, I'd love to know the things that mean the most to you. Remember it is the thought not the $$

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☽✮..Lady Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Now I wonder who would love a mixtape from Santa

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☽✮..Lady Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

A new question for today #SecretSantaAoNZ This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.

Getting to Know ya

Favourite Musicians? Bands? Authors? Book Genres? Movies? TV
Shows? #SecretSantaAoNZ

Red background with pohutukawa like holly across the top of the square. Text in white.
Across the bottom are 6 cartoon versions of the Secret Santa team and the hashtag #SecretSantaAoNZ

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 22/11/2025

Tania's Santa out of the starting blocks like Usain Bolt!!! ⚡ #SecretSantaAoNZ

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 20/11/2025

Once upon a time Santa made their Giftee a one off original set of Discworld Tarot, Terry Pratchett fans look upon it in all it's glory in the attached Thread #SecretSantaAoNZ

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 20/11/2025

#SecretSantaAoNZ Hi, I am Foxy Santa, yes I play this account too I like foxes, Africa by Toto, Whittaker's Blondie and White, handmade anything, head bands, baseball caps Silver earrings, ankle socks in bright colours, I am partial to a Terry's Chocolate Orange, a large paintbrush jar - anything

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☽✮..Lady Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

A reminder for the Bluesky side of #SecretSantaAoNZ, once giftees are announced later today, you'll be able to sleuth your Giftee on your own feed at bsky.app/profile/did:...

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☽✮..Lady Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

You can find all the Secret Santa team and the feeds for the Bluesky side of #SecretSantaAoNZ in the starter pack. Follow the team and make sure your DMs are open in case we need to contact. And reach out with any questions or if you need a hand sleuthing. go.bsky.app/6amUyKW

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 16/11/2025

Spread the word. Sign-ups close on the 19th

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☽✮..Lady Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

#SecretSantaAoNZ is a great chance to get to know not only your future Santee but also everyone else taking part. I will be posting up questions you can reply to or quote to help with sleuthing. (PS photos for this particular question are always appreciated)

Getting to Know Ya
Do you have any pets?

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 10/11/2025

Does anyone have any kind of list or data base here? #SecretSantaAoNZ

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☽✮..Lady Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

And if you're on Bluesky #SecretSantaAoNZ side you can follow the feed which will pick up all the posts on the hashtag and even some typoed versions of the hashtag. Follow the feed here bsky.app/profile/did:...

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☽✮..Lady Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

If you're playing #SecretSantaAoNZ on Bluesky remember to follow the team and open DMs so we can contact you if we need. You can find the whole team here go.bsky.app/6amUyKW

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☽✮..Lady Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

#SecretSantaAoNZ has begun! I'll be rolling out questions to help everyone get to know you from tomorrow. Remember if you want to engage with the Mastodon peeps to follow @ap.brid.gy

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 09/11/2025

It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas, With sign up going live!🎶🎵 So here's the Bluesky Secret Santa AoNZ, with some friends from Mastodon along for the ride. We hope you are looking forward to some fun, and that we can bring it to you 🎄 Official hashtag: #SecretSantaAoNZ App: secretsanta.nz

The Bluesky Mastodon Secret Santa Aotearoa New Zealand rules are:

The FIRST RULE of Secret Santa is: Be kind, please.
The SECOND RULE of Secret Santa is: Be excellent to each other.
The THIRD RULE of Secret Santa is to closely follow these instructions:
You must enter an up to date postal address (or PO Box) on the Secret Santa App.
Your gift must be sent by Tracked Post / Courier by 5th Dec AND your tracking number loaded into the Secret Santa App.
If your address changes after 19th Nov you MUST DM @secretsanta.nz
If your situation changes and you can no longer play after the matches are assigned you MUST DM @secretsanta.nz
If your gift is being sent to work, you must take it home as soon as you receive it in case covid/life gets in the way
The FOURTH RULE of Secret Santa is you must post some hints for your Santa using the hashtag #SecretSantaAoNZ. Post likes/dislikes, hobbies, interests, current hyperfixations, allergies, sock size etc - important stuff. The more the better! Stuck on what to post? Check out what others are sharing on the hashtag.
The FIFTH RULE of Secret Santa is: Put aroha into your gift and ONLY SPEND WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD. It's the thought that counts is very much the foundation and spirit of Secret Santa.
The SIXTH RULE of Secret Santa is: Opening Day is 17th Dec when you will open your gift and post videos or photos and much excitement! If you cannot do this date, please post in advance and again on the day when you will be opening. We understand that life might happen.
The SEVENTH RULE of Secret Santa is that if you are disappointed in your gift, please do not post it onto your account. Let @secretsanta.nz know why in a DM and we can go from there.

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 04/11/2025

The wizards in the high energy magic building seem to have accidentally knocked a hole in the walls of reality and found a bridge through to Mastodon. If you're wondering what having Mastodon players in #SecretSantaAoNZ looks like then here's a bit of thread.

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 03/11/2025

The story you are about to see has been told before. A lot. And now we are going to tell it again. But different. This time, we're bringing Mastodon in for the fun. Sign-ups open on November 10th. Check out secretsanta.nz for more information

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Mamho @annamamho.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

#MWsecretsanta2025 thank you to my lovely secret Santa for the great gifts. Lots of careful work involved. The headband will keep me warm on my winter morning dog walks!

Me wearing a lovely hand crocheted headband.

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Christopher Luxon NatGPT @rugbyintel.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

What I'd just say to you @secretsanta.nz, my coffee has never tasted more bitter. #mwsecretsantaaonz #Muchappreciated

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 07/06/2025

Lets call it 190 strong (a couple less but meh) & say what a great Bluesky start, Trended all day, a constant public stream of happy Giftees, Santas relieved, an absolute minimum of behind the scenes issues - we've had thank yous for our work but I just want to say thanks for being great players!

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Jacqui Clarke in Chc, Ao/NZ @jaxy.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

#MWSecretSantaAoNZ Thank you so much to all involved in putting this together. It's been incredibly moving to witness the love and positivity today, and wow there are some talented folk among us! An absolute boon for the soul, spending time on the SS timeline. You're all wonderful. Xoxoxox🎄🎁❤️

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Orthanc @orthanc.nz · 07/06/2025

We had 187 players. 4 super santas A nice round 200 tracking numbers entered in the app plus a few more gifts that were delivered without tracking

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 07/06/2025

Sorry for the lateness wonderful Santa! I had to nom the Kitkat immediately because I needed it to cut through th metric tonne of cheese I just ate. The Woolworths vouchers will get me a bottle of champagne and the decadence of 2 weeks in a row shall be delightful. Kindness & generosity thanks xxx

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Oblomova @oblomova.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Also, a little-known fact: the calories in chocolate don't count on snow days!

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Dr Steph ‘Seabird’ Borrelle 🔻🍉 @petrelstation.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Seriously ugly crying for the kindness of my #MWSecretSantaAoNZ It’s restored my faith in humanity a little bit #nzpol

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Nomnomnom de Plume @verbscape.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

PSA: This also applies to liquorice.

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David Hood @thoughtfulnz.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

For those not part of the Aotearoa New Zealand Bluesky, who wish to vicariously share in the positivity, today is Opening Day for mid-winter secret santa, a nationwide volunteer coordinated gift exchange event, organised via Bluesky under the hashtag #MWSecretSantaAoNZ

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 07/06/2025

PSA: It's Mid Winter Secret Santa Day so you may eat chocolate 🍫 at any time of the morning, afternoon or night* Unless you are allergic or don't like it, then you may abstain

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Victoria Carter NZ 😄🌳🌎🐶🤗 @vcarternz.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Oh no, i have been off bluesky for a while, will have to watch to rejoin! secret santa is an absolutely amazing thing. even wrote about it in newsroom a while back. newsroom.co.nz/2024/01/04/v...

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Victoria Carter: The birds and the bees

5 Wishes for 2024: For Secret Santa, hundreds of us would keep an eye on a stranger, walk in their shoes, and try to understand their lives.

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Sacha Judd @sachajudd.com · 06/06/2025

Today is the day! I can now reveal that (a) I cheated and opened my gift early because I'm a terrible person and (b) my punishment has been to sit on my hands and NOT REVEAL that I WON #MWSecretSantaAoNZ. I know it's not TECHNICALLY a competition but my Santa is in First Place (in my heart) 🧵

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Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 06/06/2025

I tend to end up wrapped up in passing out little messages and checking on gifts, following up this and that, scroll scroll scrolling but I am mindful of my Santa wondering when the heck I will get around to opening The honest answer is later this PM, if things calm down a little it could be 11 ish

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