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aethylred.bsky.social @aethylred.bsky.social · 2h

So does gin, the right kind of gin

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Idiot/Savant @norightturnnz.bsky.social · 2h

Tory Whanau missing out on a Māori ward seat sucks, but it has an obvious brightside: she's free to run for parliament in 2026 if she wants to.

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Nora Reed (they/them ze/hir) @nora.zone · 7h

cry havoc and let slip the frogs of war

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Idiot/Savant @norightturnnz.bsky.social · 3h

Palmerston North keeps its Māori ward! Fuck you, National! www.pncc.govt.nz/files/assets...

www.pncc.govt.nz

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Sassy Little Hobbit @sassypolitico.bsky.social · 4h

Since Little has won the mayoralty I don’t have to feel guilty about ranking him 3. The important thing is that it’s not Ray Chung. Gutted about Tory. Happy Māori wards are staying. The two people I ranked 1 and 2 are in the council from my hood.

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Joel MacManus @joelmacmanus.bsky.social · 4h

The new Wellington City Council will include 5 Labour councillors and 4 Green councillors, plus Andrew Little, giving the two party "coalition" an increased governing majority - 10 out of 16 votes, compared to 8 under the previous council.

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Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.com · 14h

Mattel meets H.R. Giger with a stunning new Monster High doll that reimagines the Xenomorph from ALIEN as a terrifyingly chic fashion icon:

Mattel Meets H.R. Giger With Stunning New ‘Alien’ Doll from the Monster High Collection!

Mattel’s “Skullector” wave of their Monster High line has proven to be a treasure trove of incredible dolls based on horror properties, with movies including The Lost Boys, Bride of Chucky, Jordan Pee...

bloody-disgusting.com

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aethylred.bsky.social @aethylred.bsky.social · 5h

I braved the dreary bluster and dug a post hole

Shallow graves were last weekend

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 7h

Ben Bell has been re-elected as the Gore mayor for a second term.

Ben Bell re-elected as Gore mayor

Ben Bell has been re-elected as the Gore mayor for a second term.

dlvr.it

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Django Wexler @djangowexler.bsky.social · 12h

My boss: so how's our fourth quarter looking?

Me, the sales manager at the company that makes inflatable frog suits: well, you're never going to believe this, but

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aethylred.bsky.social @aethylred.bsky.social · 7h

Unsolicited Dikdik pic

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RNZ News Feeds @rnzrss.bsky.social · 1d

Shrinking job market forces scientists to pursue careers offshore

After 13 years studying for a biology degree, Ian has had to apply - unsuccessfully - for labouring jobs.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Solomon @solomonmissouri.bsky.social · 12h

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aethylred.bsky.social @aethylred.bsky.social · 9h

Keeping up the traditions of the British motor industry

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Paul Thistoll @pault.bsky.social · 11h

New Zealand doesn’t have a First Amendment — we have Parliamentary sovereignty and NZBORA. Our Parliament banned conversion therapy because it harms people. If Stephen Franks wants US-style “freedom” to abuse LGBTQIA+ kids, he can move there.

Absolutely, this dude utterly sucks!

Many will know a parent who may be doomed to this desperate state - with no way out. Even if they’ve only permitted or aided their innocent child’s groomers without authorising surgery or drugs, some will be haunted. Can they undo the harm? Could they have prevented it?

My firm is trying to help a number of parents who are doing all they can while they can to protect their deluded children.
It is an outrage that the Parliamentarians who passed the conversion therapy ban, despite its direct conflict with freedom of speech, are tolerating the prevarication of Minister Doocey over dangerous ‘gender-affirming’ hormone ‘therapy’ for children

The US Supreme Court is likely to invalidate conversion therapy bans shortly, as contrary to the First Amendment (freedom of speech).

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aethylred.bsky.social @aethylred.bsky.social · 10h

Petition for the beachfront in question to be declared a nudist beach

Also, you are a reflection hazard

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Meatball Rob @wrenispinkle.bsky.social · 1d

HAHAHAHAHAHA get fucked you rich asshole

Carlsbad homeowner ordered to remove private gate to public beach, fined $1.4 million

John Levy was penalized by state Coastal Commission for a string of Coastal Act violations stretching back years

www.sandiegouniontribune.com

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Philip Purser-Hallard @purserhallard.com · 14h

In 1981, Davison was a mixed-race actor who had the necessary looks to pass as white. His heritage was never a notable factor in his casting as the Doctor, as it undoubtedly would have been if he'd inherited a darker skin.

Peter Davison being interviewed on the BBC magazine programme Pebble Mill at One in 1980.

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Philip Purser-Hallard @purserhallard.com · 14h

It occurs to me that the Doctor's polyethnic identity in recent times recontextualises Peter Davison's casting in quite an interesting way.
(For context, although you'd be unlikely to guess it by looking at him, Davison's paternal family is Guyanese. He has close relatives who are visibly Black.)

Peter Davison, a fair-skinned blond man, as the fifth Doctor, circa 1982.

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Aquilino A. Gonell @sergeantaqgo.bsky.social · 14h

Amazing

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Saki 🦄🪶✦Fae NTVtuber✦【NTVN】【V-Chunky】 @nightmaresakito.bsky.social · 1d

A beautiful native woman flipping the bird in response to Monday, Oct. 13th, Columbus Day. “Fuck Christopher Columbus.” Happy Indigenous People’s Day!

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Reuters @reuters.com · 22h

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 21h

They didn’t just NOT give Trump the Nobel Peace Prize, they wrote a citation that reads like an anti-Trump rallying cry.

(He’s gonna extra-tariff Norway now, isn’t he?)

Reuters @reuters.com · 22h

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 21h

⚡️ Venezuelan opposition leader awarded Nobel Peace Prize, Trump loses out.

The committee described Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as "a brave and committed champion of peace."

Venezuelan opposition leader awarded Nobel Peace Prize, Trump loses out

The committee described Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as "a brave and committed champion of peace."

kyivindependent.com

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Prof Anna Watts @profannawatts.bsky.social · 1d

Lol the Nobels can't even acknowledge women's contribution to discovery. But sure let's acknowledge The Machines.

Headline from an article in Nature this week that states "Prizes must recognize machine contributions to discovery. The future of science will be written by humans and machines together. Awards should reflect that reality."

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