🐶⛵️Capt. Caffiend☕️😷
@captcaffiend.bsky.social
She/Her. Likes Coffee, Cake, Canines & Curse-words. Pākehā.
PhD Candidate - women's health & participatory research.
Feminist Killjoy. Living with Long Covid. Born at 336.25 ppm CO2
https://ko-fi.com/captcaffiend
PhD Candidate - women's health & participatory research.
Feminist Killjoy. Living with Long Covid. Born at 336.25 ppm CO2
https://ko-fi.com/captcaffiend
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A new Flutter project.
united4palestine.web.app
This makes it really easy to let your local MP know you want them to stand up for Palestine. Let’s show our government what we really want them to stand for!
You can sign an open letter to your MP about the genocide in Gaza from here:
united4palestine.web.app
You can sign an open letter to your MP about the genocide in Gaza from here:
united4palestine.web.app
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Boards Chair here - before our BOT passed a motion affirming our commitment to Te Tiriti, I received emails from parents and teachers urging the board on.
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Boards Chair here - before our BOT passed a motion affirming our commitment to Te Tiriti, I received emails from parents and teachers urging the board on.
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
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Still boils my blood that they forced Michael Wood to resign over a few forgotten shares while NAT MPs get away with undeclared houses, donations and other 'interests' 🤬
#NZPol
#NZPol
What I'd just say to you is, who amongst us hasn't tried to hide that we own 23 houses? Anywho I've got a few words to say about the matter.
#LyinLuxon #Worldsbiggesthypocrite #CoalitionOfCorruption #NZpol
#LyinLuxon #Worldsbiggesthypocrite #CoalitionOfCorruption #NZpol
November 27, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Still boils my blood that they forced Michael Wood to resign over a few forgotten shares while NAT MPs get away with undeclared houses, donations and other 'interests' 🤬
#NZPol
#NZPol
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Kirikiriroa folks, join us for Flflag waving for Palestine this Saturday at Hinemoa Park 2pm. Come show your support for the ongoing atrocities in Gaza & the West Bank
November 27, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Kirikiriroa folks, join us for Flflag waving for Palestine this Saturday at Hinemoa Park 2pm. Come show your support for the ongoing atrocities in Gaza & the West Bank
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Notable that no one with any relevant expertise has spoken in favour of this. & a burgeoning number of organisations who *do* have expertise are explicitly condemning.
We've also seen statements from the Greens and TPM. There is one outlier whose institutional silence is getting increasingly loud.
We've also seen statements from the Greens and TPM. There is one outlier whose institutional silence is getting increasingly loud.
Statement from Te Ohu Rata o Aotearoa (Māori Medical Practitioners Association) expressing its condemnation of the banning of puberty blockers by the NZ government.
mcusercontent.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Notable that no one with any relevant expertise has spoken in favour of this. & a burgeoning number of organisations who *do* have expertise are explicitly condemning.
We've also seen statements from the Greens and TPM. There is one outlier whose institutional silence is getting increasingly loud.
We've also seen statements from the Greens and TPM. There is one outlier whose institutional silence is getting increasingly loud.
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Alt Text isn't the space for seo, secret notes, or inside jokes. It's for people to access media and any context or information that that media has.
If we gon make things right, we gotta find ways to make things right that don't leave us behind.
If we gon make things right, we gotta find ways to make things right that don't leave us behind.
Some are suggesting you deliberately write inaccurate or confusing alt text, because they say this confuses AI scrapers that are analyzing images.
The purpose of alt text is to help people who cannot see the image. Deliberately misrepresenting the image is a gross misuse of alt text. Don't do it.
The purpose of alt text is to help people who cannot see the image. Deliberately misrepresenting the image is a gross misuse of alt text. Don't do it.
November 27, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Alt Text isn't the space for seo, secret notes, or inside jokes. It's for people to access media and any context or information that that media has.
If we gon make things right, we gotta find ways to make things right that don't leave us behind.
If we gon make things right, we gotta find ways to make things right that don't leave us behind.
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Sam Uffindell talking about standing over people and bullying them takes the fucking cake. Irony is dead.
November 27, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Sam Uffindell talking about standing over people and bullying them takes the fucking cake. Irony is dead.
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The reason Kat's Nip is on sale this month is because my catnip begins flowering this month. Today, actually.
That's the signal to me to go pick it, hang it in bunches like a witch, and dry it so your cat can get high as (on?) balls for the rest of the year.
That's the signal to me to go pick it, hang it in bunches like a witch, and dry it so your cat can get high as (on?) balls for the rest of the year.
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 AM
The reason Kat's Nip is on sale this month is because my catnip begins flowering this month. Today, actually.
That's the signal to me to go pick it, hang it in bunches like a witch, and dry it so your cat can get high as (on?) balls for the rest of the year.
That's the signal to me to go pick it, hang it in bunches like a witch, and dry it so your cat can get high as (on?) balls for the rest of the year.
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Good grief, has Hipkins even addressed the ongoing unethical behaviour from Govt Ministers? Wood made a mistake he’s owned it and is back why the hell
couldn’t Hipkins reflect on that and given the Audrey Young rubbish about wood Hipkins looks like he joined a pile on much like he did to Tamatha.
couldn’t Hipkins reflect on that and given the Audrey Young rubbish about wood Hipkins looks like he joined a pile on much like he did to Tamatha.
November 27, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Good grief, has Hipkins even addressed the ongoing unethical behaviour from Govt Ministers? Wood made a mistake he’s owned it and is back why the hell
couldn’t Hipkins reflect on that and given the Audrey Young rubbish about wood Hipkins looks like he joined a pile on much like he did to Tamatha.
couldn’t Hipkins reflect on that and given the Audrey Young rubbish about wood Hipkins looks like he joined a pile on much like he did to Tamatha.
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100% This
If you're planning on shopping during black Friday or cyber Monday, why not consider supporting artists, writers, creators? Buy a book, purchase an indie video game, commission an art piece, gift someone a Patreon. Your support means everything.
November 27, 2025 at 3:46 AM
100% This
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Nothing to see here but the exit of a Motorway in Dunedin being blocked for a day because a fire engine has broken down.
David Seymour said there's no problems with our emergency services.
#NZPol
David Seymour said there's no problems with our emergency services.
#NZPol
November 27, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Nothing to see here but the exit of a Motorway in Dunedin being blocked for a day because a fire engine has broken down.
David Seymour said there's no problems with our emergency services.
#NZPol
David Seymour said there's no problems with our emergency services.
#NZPol
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The fact that the Chair of the Electoral Commission is going to be tied up running this inquiry until the end of July is (more) pretty strong evidence that we won't be having an election before end of October earliest and most likely into November!
Government announces public inquiry into disappearance of Tom Phillips’ children
A public inquiry into the disappearance of Tom Phillips’ children will be held in 2026, the Government has announced.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The fact that the Chair of the Electoral Commission is going to be tied up running this inquiry until the end of July is (more) pretty strong evidence that we won't be having an election before end of October earliest and most likely into November!
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Who knew about this? The areas marked "Kahore I Hokona" (=never sold) are land for which there are no purchase agreements by colonial companies. The land was simply taken from Kai Tahu. You'll notice it includes all the Otago Lakes with their pricey real estate. Totally stolen land. #kikorangi
November 27, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Who knew about this? The areas marked "Kahore I Hokona" (=never sold) are land for which there are no purchase agreements by colonial companies. The land was simply taken from Kai Tahu. You'll notice it includes all the Otago Lakes with their pricey real estate. Totally stolen land. #kikorangi
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People uncertain of future steady income, or needing to use savings or redundancy for day to day spending, may not be able to invest in a family home or starter home. Retirees and landlords won't keep #NZhousing market going.
🏘️ need 💰
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
🏘️ need 💰
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Analysis: NZ's housing funk sows doubts on reliable investment strategy, drags on economy
Analysis: Reuters examines New Zealand's local housing market which it says has left many Kiwis and investors scarred.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 3:39 AM
People uncertain of future steady income, or needing to use savings or redundancy for day to day spending, may not be able to invest in a family home or starter home. Retirees and landlords won't keep #NZhousing market going.
🏘️ need 💰
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
🏘️ need 💰
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Kia ora koutou, the Hamilton mask bloc has been refilled with roughly 7 packs of different coloured KN95s. Available from the Western Community Centre.
November 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Kia ora koutou, the Hamilton mask bloc has been refilled with roughly 7 packs of different coloured KN95s. Available from the Western Community Centre.
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Clive Aspin & myself are co-ordinating a special issue of Sites focusing on Dimensions of Honourable Kāwanatanga. We are keen to hear others perspective on this kaupapa - we are intentionally looking to the future but with a critical awareness of past dishonourable practice.
November 27, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Clive Aspin & myself are co-ordinating a special issue of Sites focusing on Dimensions of Honourable Kāwanatanga. We are keen to hear others perspective on this kaupapa - we are intentionally looking to the future but with a critical awareness of past dishonourable practice.
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This evening at 6pm in Aotearoa time, I will be speaking as part of "The Thinking Life: Ideas That Shape Us," a series of free webinars.
My topic is "How Does Media Influence Work?" if anybody'd be interested in joining.
My topic is "How Does Media Influence Work?" if anybody'd be interested in joining.
The Thinking Life: Free Massey University webinars on the ideas that shape us
What does it mean to think in a world overflowing with information, emotion and ideology? Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences is inviting the public t...
www.massey.ac.nz
November 27, 2025 at 1:38 AM
This evening at 6pm in Aotearoa time, I will be speaking as part of "The Thinking Life: Ideas That Shape Us," a series of free webinars.
My topic is "How Does Media Influence Work?" if anybody'd be interested in joining.
My topic is "How Does Media Influence Work?" if anybody'd be interested in joining.
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📢 Over half were found with either developed nests or evidence of nesting.
👉 Report issues, make suggestions
👉 Report issues, make suggestions
More queen yellow-legged hornets found in Auckland's North Shore
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 12:52 AM
📢 Over half were found with either developed nests or evidence of nesting.
👉 Report issues, make suggestions
👉 Report issues, make suggestions
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Can someone point me to a single instance where Deloitte/McKinsey/Bain any of these consulting firms have said an org needs to hire more people? Half a million to tell us something we knew they would.
what % of Deloitte’s work could be handled by one person using search and replace to update their standard presentation with the name of their current client www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Deloitte report suggests Wellington City Council has 330 more staff than it should
PSA says analysis from Deloitte, which cost $435k, lacks a basic understanding of what the Council's role is.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Can someone point me to a single instance where Deloitte/McKinsey/Bain any of these consulting firms have said an org needs to hire more people? Half a million to tell us something we knew they would.
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The Wellington mask bloc has recently opened donations again. In the first three months of running out of the Newtown Library, we have distributed over 2000 masks to the public.
November 27, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The Wellington mask bloc has recently opened donations again. In the first three months of running out of the Newtown Library, we have distributed over 2000 masks to the public.
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No, sorry, I mean, fucking Christ, how many nurses is that we could have kept in ANZ? How many radiologists/radiographers is it? Enough to clear the eight-month wait list for a basic CT?
As Craig Renney revealed to a shocked Dr Gary Payinda, Te Whatu Ora underspent its wages budget by $500m which has been signed off by Willis & returned to general coffers. Let that sink in. The money was there, but they deliberately underspent. On orders?
November 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
No, sorry, I mean, fucking Christ, how many nurses is that we could have kept in ANZ? How many radiologists/radiographers is it? Enough to clear the eight-month wait list for a basic CT?
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Verb Wellington will mark International Day of Disabled People with literary flair – and a nod to the past.
Crip the Lit writers will share an eclectic line-up of snappy new poems and prose celebrating the rich world of disability ancestors.
Wednesday 3 Dec 6-7pm
Free to attend
Details below
Crip the Lit writers will share an eclectic line-up of snappy new poems and prose celebrating the rich world of disability ancestors.
Wednesday 3 Dec 6-7pm
Free to attend
Details below
Crip the Lit: Are you my Ancestor? — Verb Wellington
Join us for Verb's final event of the year, where we mark International Day of Disabled People with literary flair – and a nod to the past.
www.verbwellington.nz
November 27, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Verb Wellington will mark International Day of Disabled People with literary flair – and a nod to the past.
Crip the Lit writers will share an eclectic line-up of snappy new poems and prose celebrating the rich world of disability ancestors.
Wednesday 3 Dec 6-7pm
Free to attend
Details below
Crip the Lit writers will share an eclectic line-up of snappy new poems and prose celebrating the rich world of disability ancestors.
Wednesday 3 Dec 6-7pm
Free to attend
Details below
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Oh hey, today is probably a good day to remind you that if you have breast tissue (all adults have some, unless it's been surgically removed) that it's a really good idea to make sure you know what your normal is, book in for any recommended screening.
Lymphoedema is a common after-effect of BC.
Lymphoedema is a common after-effect of BC.
November 27, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Oh hey, today is probably a good day to remind you that if you have breast tissue (all adults have some, unless it's been surgically removed) that it's a really good idea to make sure you know what your normal is, book in for any recommended screening.
Lymphoedema is a common after-effect of BC.
Lymphoedema is a common after-effect of BC.
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We grew up being told "you'll get more conservative as you age" but it turns out becoming more conservative isn't about aging it's about accruing wealth, which we didn't do as we aged because for most of us home ownership was out of reach
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
Millennials are the first generation to move left as they age, rewriting the rules of Australian politics | RNZ News
The trend has surprised the experts behind the study.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
We grew up being told "you'll get more conservative as you age" but it turns out becoming more conservative isn't about aging it's about accruing wealth, which we didn't do as we aged because for most of us home ownership was out of reach
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...