Ash
@ashkk.bsky.social
Retired curmudgeon, despairing of our species
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Any typos spotted today have a book launch celebration on this evening and are doing their best living room flail. If typos spotted, maybe remind them not to eat all the mixed lollies* they've brought for the occasion before the actual event. That would not be smart. (Although they really want to.)
November 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Any typos spotted today have a book launch celebration on this evening and are doing their best living room flail. If typos spotted, maybe remind them not to eat all the mixed lollies* they've brought for the occasion before the actual event. That would not be smart. (Although they really want to.)
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Loved this @rnzrss.bsky.social story this morning about TikTok creator Louis Davis. @aarnegranlund.bsky.social?
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
November 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Loved this @rnzrss.bsky.social story this morning about TikTok creator Louis Davis. @aarnegranlund.bsky.social?
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
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My favorite (sorry—favourite) #NewZealand bike shop, Bicycle Junction in Wellington, will be closed on Friday for #SlackFriday. I salute them!
www.bicyclejunction.co.nz/blogs/bicycl...
www.bicyclejunction.co.nz/blogs/bicycl...
#slackfriday
In recent years, we’ve seen the celebration of consumerism grow in the form of Black Friday. It has only crept into popular culture here in New Zealand over the past several years. In the US, Black Fr...
www.bicyclejunction.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
My favorite (sorry—favourite) #NewZealand bike shop, Bicycle Junction in Wellington, will be closed on Friday for #SlackFriday. I salute them!
www.bicyclejunction.co.nz/blogs/bicycl...
www.bicyclejunction.co.nz/blogs/bicycl...
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Quite literally it's only the 'xmas rush' that is keeping 5 business I know solvent.
4 of the 5 Dunedin retailers I know personally are expecting to close in the new year.
It's so fucking dire out there, but hey nice culture & race war
4 of the 5 Dunedin retailers I know personally are expecting to close in the new year.
It's so fucking dire out there, but hey nice culture & race war
A reminder National does not give a shit about you, including if you are a small business
www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-t...
www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-t...
'We are struggling terribly': Award-winning donut business lifts curtain on social media's facade
Emily Whiu fears for her staff and family: 'We don’t know how much fight we have left.'
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Quite literally it's only the 'xmas rush' that is keeping 5 business I know solvent.
4 of the 5 Dunedin retailers I know personally are expecting to close in the new year.
It's so fucking dire out there, but hey nice culture & race war
4 of the 5 Dunedin retailers I know personally are expecting to close in the new year.
It's so fucking dire out there, but hey nice culture & race war
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If any other political party pulled what Nats have on Kiwisaver this week and the comments on the regulatory standards bill, they would have been raked over the coals given their history. No one would have made it out alive from the news cycle.
November 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
If any other political party pulled what Nats have on Kiwisaver this week and the comments on the regulatory standards bill, they would have been raked over the coals given their history. No one would have made it out alive from the news cycle.
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A calm night in Kyiv.
There’s power at home.
Living one day at a time lets me truly enjoy this moment.
Tomorrow will be another day.
I’m just grateful for this one.
There’s power at home.
Living one day at a time lets me truly enjoy this moment.
Tomorrow will be another day.
I’m just grateful for this one.
November 26, 2025 at 9:52 PM
A calm night in Kyiv.
There’s power at home.
Living one day at a time lets me truly enjoy this moment.
Tomorrow will be another day.
I’m just grateful for this one.
There’s power at home.
Living one day at a time lets me truly enjoy this moment.
Tomorrow will be another day.
I’m just grateful for this one.
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Live data from Transpower, as of today.
November 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Live data from Transpower, as of today.
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NZ trade agreements w EU and UK include commitments to Paris Climate Agreement and to not subsidise fossil fuels. NZ Govt is plainly breaching this, and EU/UK are asking questions. NZ Govt says EU/UK don't care and have not raised issues. NZ Gov isn't telling truth www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Billion-dollar trade partners worried about NZ’s climate backdowns
New Zealand has entered into trade deals worth billions of dollars, on the basis that we continue to reduce emissions. Are those deals safe?
www.stuff.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
NZ trade agreements w EU and UK include commitments to Paris Climate Agreement and to not subsidise fossil fuels. NZ Govt is plainly breaching this, and EU/UK are asking questions. NZ Govt says EU/UK don't care and have not raised issues. NZ Gov isn't telling truth www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
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The UK Govt has confirmed that it will proceed with restrictions on new oil and gas exploration. While not perfect it is a major step forward. There is no way UK will ignore Luxon's breaches of the climate chapter of the NZUK FTA. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Ed Miliband confirms crackdown on North Sea exploration – but new drilling will continue
Strategy paper released with budget allows new oil and gas projects to move ahead if they are linked to existing fields
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The UK Govt has confirmed that it will proceed with restrictions on new oil and gas exploration. While not perfect it is a major step forward. There is no way UK will ignore Luxon's breaches of the climate chapter of the NZUK FTA. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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What the hell is going on with the new New Zealand school curriculum, and what does it have to do with the Atlas Network? (No, really!)
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
November 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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A: Jonathan Ayling, the former Chief Executive of the Free Speech Union, is setting up a Wellington charter school called the Altum Academy, which will teach students to “remember the virtue of civilisation that has come from the West.
November 26, 2025 at 4:24 AM
A: Jonathan Ayling, the former Chief Executive of the Free Speech Union, is setting up a Wellington charter school called the Altum Academy, which will teach students to “remember the virtue of civilisation that has come from the West.
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Q: So… do you mean to say that the new curriculum’s bizarre boner for teaching 8-year-olds the “Western” canon might be because it’s being cribbed from the pseudoscientific, religious Trivium Method, stealthed in by a guy who also sits on the board of a Trivium Method charter school?
A: Yes.
A: Yes.
November 26, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Q: So… do you mean to say that the new curriculum’s bizarre boner for teaching 8-year-olds the “Western” canon might be because it’s being cribbed from the pseudoscientific, religious Trivium Method, stealthed in by a guy who also sits on the board of a Trivium Method charter school?
A: Yes.
A: Yes.
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Do you know about the importance of hoplites?
Of course you do. Everyone knows the importance of hoplites.
Do you (be honest this time) know what hoplites *are?*
No, you probably didn’t. (1/25)
Of course you do. Everyone knows the importance of hoplites.
Do you (be honest this time) know what hoplites *are?*
No, you probably didn’t. (1/25)
November 26, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Do you know about the importance of hoplites?
Of course you do. Everyone knows the importance of hoplites.
Do you (be honest this time) know what hoplites *are?*
No, you probably didn’t. (1/25)
Of course you do. Everyone knows the importance of hoplites.
Do you (be honest this time) know what hoplites *are?*
No, you probably didn’t. (1/25)
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Greetings from Kyiv,
where the night was calm.
I’m having a warcoffee after the workout.
Today I asked where the cups with flowers are (maybe you remember them).
‘Oh, the production was damaged during one of the attacks,’ they said.
where the night was calm.
I’m having a warcoffee after the workout.
Today I asked where the cups with flowers are (maybe you remember them).
‘Oh, the production was damaged during one of the attacks,’ they said.
November 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Greetings from Kyiv,
where the night was calm.
I’m having a warcoffee after the workout.
Today I asked where the cups with flowers are (maybe you remember them).
‘Oh, the production was damaged during one of the attacks,’ they said.
where the night was calm.
I’m having a warcoffee after the workout.
Today I asked where the cups with flowers are (maybe you remember them).
‘Oh, the production was damaged during one of the attacks,’ they said.
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The Kyiv evening gently falls onto your feed –
the art gallery and the Great Lavra Bell Tower in view.
the art gallery and the Great Lavra Bell Tower in view.
November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Kyiv evening gently falls onto your feed –
the art gallery and the Great Lavra Bell Tower in view.
the art gallery and the Great Lavra Bell Tower in view.
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Arctic sea-ice extent current ranks 2nd lowest for the day since record began in 1979, and are on track to set a new daily record low in the next few days.
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? The Climate 8-ball says there's no escape from reality.
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? The Climate 8-ball says there's no escape from reality.
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Arctic sea-ice extent current ranks 2nd lowest for the day since record began in 1979, and are on track to set a new daily record low in the next few days.
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? The Climate 8-ball says there's no escape from reality.
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? The Climate 8-ball says there's no escape from reality.
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New research in New Zealand finds the same result:
Marine researchers find biggest source of microplastics in our ocean is vehicle tyres
It was found broken down tyres were the largest source of microplastics in New Zealand's coastal waters.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
New research in New Zealand finds the same result:
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I had the honor of speaking on a recent panel about the boat strikes with Laura Dib (WOLA), Brian Finucane (Crisis Group), Katherine Yon Ebright (Brennan Center for Justice), and Amanda Klasing (Amnesty Int.). This is the most comprehensive discussion I have yet seen on the topic. Please share.
Uncharted Waters: U.S. Military Action in the Caribbean, WOLA & Amnesty International
YouTube video by WOLA: Washington Office on Latin America
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I had the honor of speaking on a recent panel about the boat strikes with Laura Dib (WOLA), Brian Finucane (Crisis Group), Katherine Yon Ebright (Brennan Center for Justice), and Amanda Klasing (Amnesty Int.). This is the most comprehensive discussion I have yet seen on the topic. Please share.
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Harry Muru-Kete, 10, runs Second 2 None in Raahui Pookeka, mowing lawns free for kaumātua. He services 16+ homes, has viral support, and aims to reach $10,000 by age 11.
10-year-old business owner goes viral for free lawn mowing services to kaumātua
Harry Muru-Kete, 10, runs Second 2 None in Raahui Pookeka, mowing lawns free for kaumātua. He services 16+ homes, has viral support, and aims to reach $10,000 by age 11.
www.teaonews.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Harry Muru-Kete, 10, runs Second 2 None in Raahui Pookeka, mowing lawns free for kaumātua. He services 16+ homes, has viral support, and aims to reach $10,000 by age 11.
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Without ANY Doubt. #nzpol
again, any other government doing this would not have had a moments rest from nz media, their public lives made almost impossible and been hounded out of government
this coalition is being given the most cover and support, maybe in nz history, by media and institutions
this coalition is being given the most cover and support, maybe in nz history, by media and institutions
I do not know off the top of head what is in the oath an incoming government makes to the Governor General, but it seems like passing legislation you actually think is bad should be some kind of breach of it
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
November 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Without ANY Doubt. #nzpol
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Omg this is a don’t miss it moment! #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
If you care about racism, Te Tiriti & human rights
Watch Aotearoa at CERD
Thursday 27 Nov, 9pm to 12pm (NZT)
Live on UN TV
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will be questioning the Government on its record. Draft recommendations land on 5 Dec
#CERD #NZPol
Watch Aotearoa at CERD
Thursday 27 Nov, 9pm to 12pm (NZT)
Live on UN TV
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will be questioning the Government on its record. Draft recommendations land on 5 Dec
#CERD #NZPol
Home
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November 26, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Omg this is a don’t miss it moment! #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
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Let me show you something
A work by British artist Banksy – created just after Kyiv region was de-occupied and later nearly stolen in Hostomel – is now kept in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
Next to it is an 11th-century graffiti caricature from the Dormition Cathedral.
A work by British artist Banksy – created just after Kyiv region was de-occupied and later nearly stolen in Hostomel – is now kept in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
Next to it is an 11th-century graffiti caricature from the Dormition Cathedral.
November 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Let me show you something
A work by British artist Banksy – created just after Kyiv region was de-occupied and later nearly stolen in Hostomel – is now kept in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
Next to it is an 11th-century graffiti caricature from the Dormition Cathedral.
A work by British artist Banksy – created just after Kyiv region was de-occupied and later nearly stolen in Hostomel – is now kept in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
Next to it is an 11th-century graffiti caricature from the Dormition Cathedral.
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Given 🚲 and 🚲 tourism is landing Regions $1.1b of economic activity which is expanding and not even factored the cities contribution yet I think a few know more than Shane Jones about growth that benefits all and not abroad select few
Minister Shane Jones says 'green banshees' in regional council are stifling growth
Minister Shane Jones says 'green banshees' in regional council are stifling growth
The Regional Development Minister says 'green banshees' are stifling growth.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Given 🚲 and 🚲 tourism is landing Regions $1.1b of economic activity which is expanding and not even factored the cities contribution yet I think a few know more than Shane Jones about growth that benefits all and not abroad select few
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What the hell is going on with the new New Zealand school curriculum, and what does it have to do with the Atlas Network? (No, really!)
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 AM
What the hell is going on with the new New Zealand school curriculum, and what does it have to do with the Atlas Network? (No, really!)
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
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“In 2023, a $10 million government grant was earmarked to develop a renewable energy system.”
I can’t help but wonder how much better off kiwis would be by now, if we hadn’t elected a govt more interested in supporting foreign oil/gas company profit margins over the public good. 🤨🙄 #nzpol
I can’t help but wonder how much better off kiwis would be by now, if we hadn’t elected a govt more interested in supporting foreign oil/gas company profit margins over the public good. 🤨🙄 #nzpol
Chatham Islands' new Point Durham wind farm to drop power prices by 20 percent
Chatham Islands' new Point Durham wind farm to drop power prices by 20 percent
The Point Durham wind farm also makes it possible for the diesel-reliant islands to go green and run entirely on renewable energy.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“In 2023, a $10 million government grant was earmarked to develop a renewable energy system.”
I can’t help but wonder how much better off kiwis would be by now, if we hadn’t elected a govt more interested in supporting foreign oil/gas company profit margins over the public good. 🤨🙄 #nzpol
I can’t help but wonder how much better off kiwis would be by now, if we hadn’t elected a govt more interested in supporting foreign oil/gas company profit margins over the public good. 🤨🙄 #nzpol