Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeSacha @sachadylan.bsky.social · 08/10/2026And disability can be yours in a heartbeat. Vote accordingly. #NzPol 29122
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeMark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 09/10/2026All these years later.... I'm STILL a member of The Resistance. 827320366648
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-Wadematty @mattio.bsky.social · 08/10/2026This is wild - somebody did a deep dive into the real stories behind this famous XKCD: sheets.works/data-viz/hol... 251305624
Vanessa Newton-Wade @vanessabruell.bsky.social · 08/10/2026I have many thoughts. Most of them unprintable 010
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeDr Bex @drbex.bsky.social · 07/10/2026A full room and over 300 joining online - this is a large audience, politically aware and will show up to vote. Still can't believe National sent a newbie who hadn't been briefed properly (10 different times she said, I haven't been briefed on that, when asked a question 😳) 34418
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeGiovanni Tiso @gtiso.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Well done IHC for another successful disability election forum. Both Julie Anne Genter and Priyanca Radhakrishnan acquitted themselves very well, which was encouraging. Qiulae Wong also seemed okay, and it's good that she showed up. The National MP was a grotesque mess.ihc.org.nzIHC | Join us at Vote for Inclusive Futures - National Disability Election Forum 2026Join us in person or online for the 2026 Disability Election Forum and hear directly from the representatives from each party in the 2026 General Election. 1308
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeLew @lewsos.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Impossible to invent something as absurd as the Minister for Cracking Down On Truancy And School Lunches not knowing it is the school holidays www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic... 2124767
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeDavid Hood @thoughtfulnz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I think there should be a thin streak of blue visible on at least the South Island (I am not sure if the North Island's plateau would be visible at this resolution). 2103
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeBen Ross @benakl.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Wayne Brown was not the hero Auckland asked for but the hero Auckland does need In telling Luxon to fuck off yet again 3559
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeFlorian Naudet @floriannaudet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026 🔥 OUR STUDY FEATURED IN NATURE NEWS What if one flawed zombie trial 🧟 helped shape the evidence for treating depression in children? Quote : "Elia Abi-Jaoude, [...] calls the paper a “slam-dunk study”. “I hope it will get wide exposure” he says." 52813
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-Wadeconifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026 11246921966
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeMichael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Dave Brubeck’s 1960’s Connecticut home was as cool as his music. 1292924351
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeCreate the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 30/09/2026“What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while.” Gretchen Rubin Seemingly small human things can make a big difference. What will help you today? #Wellbeing #SelfCare Artwork by anxiety positive 07224
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadePaul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 30/09/2026This is a photograph of the edge of one of Saturn's rings, looking down from above. Those spiky dark shapes are shadows. Shadows of giant towers of ice and dust grains clumped together that rise up to three *kilometres* above the 10-m thick rings. 16476132
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeYorrike. @yorrike.bsky.social · 29/09/2026#Kikorangi, don't be fooled yet again 162
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeTze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Lunchboxes guys, lunchboxes 34115
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeDisabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The D*List and The University of Auckland Disabled Students' Association are hosting the Disability Debate, where the major political parties will debate the issues that matter to Deaf and disabled communities. Where: Room 501-110 - The University of Auckland, Grafton Campus, When: 6PM, 14 Octthedlist.co.nzElections 2026: Disability DebateCome along to the Disability Debate, hosted by The D*List and The University of Auckland Disabled Students Association, as the major political parties debate the issues that... 0710
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeDavid Farrier @davidfarrier.com · 23/09/2026an amazing new project launches today in new zealand: people can report sexual harm, and get matched with others who reported the same person. when you report, you get a lawyer - and lawyer-client privilege. for free. i profile the website, technology, charity, & law firm here: www.webworm.co/tika/webworm.coThis Could Change The Way Victims Get JusticeDavid Farrier's Webworm looks at Alison Mau and Zoë Lawton's Tika: a new way to report sexual harm in Aotearoa, New Zealand. 8350187
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeBart⚓️ @bartgonnissen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The Facial Expressions of Tethys by artist Julius von Bismarck. A suspended high-sea buoy that moves in real time. Sensors on a twin buoy out in the Atlantic Ocean send live satellite data to motors inside the museum. This makes the indoor buoy copy the exact, real-time movements of the ocean waves. 10381832848
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeJolisa Gracewood @nzdodo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026A "culture pass" given to everyone on their 18th birthday is an instantly effective and productive policy a government could consider, if it wants to boost the arts-based economy. Bonus: greater civic engagement and confidence amongst young people. Story from 2023: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3500... 33619
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeCam Bennett @cambennett.bsky.social · 21/09/2026BOOM www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...nzherald.co.nzAuckland train patronage hits record 528,000 after CRL opensUse of Auckland's rail network spiked 62% in the week after the CRL opened. 39321
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeNikki Hessell @nikkihessell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026100% this. "You just need to tell your stories better" - no, we don't. Our stories are clear, obvious, and awesome. The people who could fund the humanities won't and aren't open to changing their minds 17420
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeTze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I don't know how we make it happen, but the abuse of urgency under this term of government has been so nakedly damaging to our democratic infrastructure, that it's the strongest argument for constitutional change I've seen in a while. 211038
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeAuckland Women's Centre @akwomenscentre.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Michelle Duff: Marokopa report "should be compulsory reading, as a stark example of how family violence is minimised, and how damaging & misogynistic narratives, that cast men as heroes and women as complainers & overreactors, act to obscure the truth" Sexism puts women & children at risk every daythespinoff.co.nzIt’s just a camping trip! With their dad! Marokopa inquiry reveals state of NZ child protectionOranga Tamariki closed a report of concern while the children were still missing. 26022
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeMichael Brown @jingajik.bsky.social · 13/09/2026NZ National Library and Archives NZ job cut proposal covered on One News www.1news.co.nz/2026/09/13/h...1news.co.nzHistorian warns proposed job cuts will damage access to NZ's historyHistorians and archivists warn the cuts could see backlogs grow and items go neglected, as the Government says restructuring is needed for financial sustainability. 042
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeHungrymama @hungrymama.bsky.social · 13/09/2026What are the odds of this being available in Aotearoa at all, ever? Actually funded? It would be so good to have a last line of defence. 33215
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-Wadesamuel mehr @mehr.nz · 11/09/2026Me, a scientist: word limits are ridiculous, who could possibly care about this Also me, a parent: I will put seven apple slices on each plate and ten grapes on each plate and one oreo on each plate, lest I ignite a war of siblings 0241
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeOrkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Today is #NationalTeddyBearDay which reminded us of that time we found this old book full of terribly terrifying teddies to traumatise and terrorise. Sweet dreams everyone. Don't have nightmares. 1417033
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeAndrew Jull NZRN (he/him) @andrewjull.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Probably would have been cheaper and more effective to just add places at Auckland and Otago. www.rnz.co.nz/news/health/...rnz.co.nzWaikato University wants millions in ratepayer subsidies for new medical schoolWaikato University is asking for millions of dollars in ratepayer subsidies for its new medical school, but one Hamilton councillor says it is a central government issue and ratepayers should not foot... 126718
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-Wademama.melancholia @mama-melancholia.bsky.social · 09/09/2026So good to see Armageddon has banned the use of Smart Glasses at their events. 👍 0111
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeSophie Delhaes @corkypirbright.bsky.social · 09/09/2026@chronicillness.bsky.social 1247
Vanessa Newton-Wade @vanessabruell.bsky.social · 09/09/2026After days battling winz, it was so nice to go to my local library and be treated with kindness 💚 031
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeShove Actually @dickenschicken.bsky.social · 06/09/2026FULL MAMDANI EVERYBODY #nzpol 2116428
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeVincent O'Malley @vomalley.bsky.social · 06/09/2026"As a country we pretty much suck at valuing and protecting our cultural heritage and this is just the latest example.” newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/07/g...newsroom.co.nzGovernment slammed over job cuts at National LibraryHistorians count the cost of a proposed restructure at the National Library and Archives NZ 16018
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeTze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Has the likes of @haydendonnell.bsky.social ever solved the mystery of that one Aucklander and their special earthquake sensitivity 2213
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-Wadescilion.bsky.social @scilion.bsky.social · 02/09/2026MPs are claiming their partners property doesn't count, so can disabled, beneficiaries, students start claiming the same? We seem to have a hard time deciding when an adult is independent too, is it voting age 18? job seeker age 20? As a student 25? Well undergrad, PG can't get allowance. #Nzpol 413858
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeDr Bex @drbex.bsky.social · 02/09/2026There are over 35,000 households with a disabled family member who are living in material hardship right now. The only demographic difference for these households is disability. Read more 👇🏼 drbex.substack.com/p/the-cost-o...drbex.substack.comThe Cost of Disability is Driving PovertyWe are shifting the costs of disability onto individuals, and it is impacting on our children. 03518
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeSassy Little Hobbit @sassypolitico.bsky.social · 01/09/2026All the under 5s who wouldn’t have been hospitalized if the flu vaccine had been free from the get go. But no. Do you think the govt will learn from this? Also no. 48315
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeAndrew Digby @digs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026325 #kakapo! The chicks from this year's record breeding season are now juveniles and so have been added to the population. In 1995 there were just 51 kākāpō left. Recovery of critically endangered species _is_ possible with sustained effort. #kakapo2026 #conservation #parrots 251160367
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeMike Riversdale @mikeriversdale.co.nz · 31/08/2026Dolly Parton's scientific, public health, and educational philanthropy was so significant that Nature is running a piece on the impact she had.nature.comDolly Parton dies aged 80 — researchers celebrate her contributions to scienceThe country singer was an advocate for vaccines, public health, literacy and marginalized communities. 0187
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeAndrew Dickson @andrewdickson13.bsky.social · 30/08/2026In December 2023 the Secretary of Education emailed the Director-General of Health asking her to "soften" the stay-home-if-sick messaging. Not a doctor. Acting for a Minister who is also not a doctor. I have the email, via OIA. #nzpol 🧵 1/ 14170100
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeChaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Naught but a leap to the left And then a clockwyse tread; Put thyne handes on thyne hippes, And be thy knees yn-gatheréd: Lo! It ys the pelvique thruste That maketh mirthe down to rayne - Lat us doon the Tyme Warpe agayne! 151046288
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeAaron Hawkins @ahawkins.bsky.social · 29/08/2026It's a highly contested field, but arbitrarily cutting adults' off from access to the social safety net is right up there with the worst of it. 47729
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeDuille @duille.com · 28/08/2026On this day in 1833 The British Slavery Abolition Act was passed freeing more than 800,000 enslaved people across the British Empire. Abolition Teapot. Josiah Wedgewood. c.1770. Image: BMAG. Wedgwood was a lifelong anti-slavery activist. 4472143
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeDavid @daverino.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Wow - just simply, wow “Scientists first recorded Earth's low-frequency "hum" in the 1960s, but its origin was a mystery. Now it is believed the noise is caused by ocean swells generated in the Southern Ocean, the sound of which echoes across the planet” www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...abc.net.auThe mysterious 'hum' of Earth and what scientists think is causing itEarth is constantly humming with an ultra-low-frequency vibration that can be picked up right across the globe and has puzzled seismologists for decades. Growing evidence suggests it is the collective... 5309124
Reposted by Vanessa Newton-WadeDr Bex @drbex.bsky.social · 27/08/2026You can download and read the full manifesto here: www.cpag.org.nz/our-campaign... Disability is one of 5 domains covered in the manifestocpag.org.nzChild Poverty Campaigns — Child Poverty Action GroupChild Poverty Action Group is a research and advocacy based charitable organisation trying to shift the dial on NZ's response to child poverty rates. Here are some of the campaigns CPAG has run to rai... 2238