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Cheryl Brown
@cherylbrown.bsky.social
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Ally 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️. Academic, Ōtautahi, Interested in all things Digital & Education. Esp digital equity & inclusion, youth, well-being and digital life.

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Cheryl Lee Brown is a South African–New Zealand education academic who has worked in education in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. She is a full professor at the University of Canterbury, specialising in the use of technology in education, digital literacy and access to technology. .. more

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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 3h
What a great combo!

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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 13h
I’m all sorted for #SecretSantaAoNZ and plan to wrap and post on weekend. A little nervous as with latest (useful) hints I may not be 100% on the mark with one of my items. But … it’s the thought hey?? And my Giftee can always regift 😂

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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 22h
#SecretSantaAoNZ

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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 22h
Apparently I drink rooibos tea like it’s “cool drink” 😂. But I love any herbal tea. Coffee (bf lunch) - never instant! And I’m a red wine and cocktails kinda person. My fav Xmas gift was a Ninja blender. Smoothies during the week - cocktails on the weekend ;-)

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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 2d
Hubby and I love an old school jigsaw or wasgij. I get so immersed I forget what time is. Kind of a holiday activity so perfect for EOY. Prefer crazy character puzzles or the challenge of imagining what the picture might be #SecretSantaAoNZ. Often trawl markets and op shops for 2nd hand!
witchnwords.bsky.social ☽✮..Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 3d
Kind of linking up to yesterday's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ are you a puzzles, or activity book kind of relaxer?
Getting to Know ya Do you do puzzles? Colouring books? Crossword books? #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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☽✮..Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 3d
Kind of linking up to yesterday's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ are you a puzzles, or activity book kind of relaxer?
Getting to Know ya Do you do puzzles? Colouring books? Crossword books? #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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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 5d
Spreading far and wide!

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🫜🌷🌶️ Caitlin Spice 🌶️🌷🫜 @catespice.bsky.social · 5d
Good to see some reporting on this.
Spread it far and wide, folks.

www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...
Puberty blockers: why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent
Analysis: The government's ban on puberty blockers for gender-affirming care prioritises politics and ideology over decades of expert clinical guidance and patient safety evidence.
www.rnz.co.nz

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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 5d
I read every night before I go to sleep! Nothing intellectual (that’s for work me) but must be well written. Love a bit of intrigue, a crime novel/ family drama. Never buy new. Just get random stuff from fundraising book sales and second hand shops. #SecretSantaAoNZ
witchnwords.bsky.social ☽✮..Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 6d
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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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 6d
Doctors and parents should make decisions about what is best for their kids health - not politicians. The Government has said doctors cannot give new prescriptions of puberty blockers to children who are suffering from gender dysphoria. That is putting kids at risk.

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Kylie from Aotearoa @mama-melancholia.bsky.social · 6d
Yes!

#SecretSantaAoNZ #AoNZ #supportlocal
Reads: NORMALISE SECOND HAND GIFTS HANDMADE GIFTS OP SHOP GIFTS CONSUMABLE GIFTS SMALL BIZ GIFTS

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☽✮..Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 6d
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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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 6d
Resharing not for the 🤮but the experts “WTF” commentary.

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Huia Sue @huiasue.bsky.social · 6d
There are excellent #expert comments here on the #NZ government's #pubertyblocker ban. #nzpol #Science
www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2025/11/21/g...
Government halts new puberty blocker prescriptions - Expert Reaction
The government is halting new puberty blocker prescriptions for youth with gender dysphoria. From 19 December, new regulations under the Medicines Act will prevent new prescriptions for this purpose, ...
www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz

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Jennifer @jennifilm.nz · 7d
NZ Human Rights Commission: “It is a clear breach of their human rights and will cause unnecessary harm and distress to vulnerable young people”
Ban on puberty blockers serious human rights infringement
tikatangata.org.nz

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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 7d
Love that my #SecretSantaSoNZ Giftee and I are so same same but different. Whilst our day to day lives look very different we are grounded in the same values. It’s lovely to think about a surprise gift for someone who cares about the same things :-)

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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 8d
I don’t really think of it as a hobby but I bake to destress. I enjoy pottering in the kitchen trying a new cookie or bread, making jams and preserves with seasonal fruit. #SecretSantaAoNZ
witchnwords.bsky.social ☽✮..Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 9d
New question #SecretSantaAoNZ
Remember, sign-ups close today.
Getting to Know ya What are your hobbies? Do you bake, garden, write, make music, run, paint miniatures, sew, race cars, or...??? 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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☽✮..Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 9d
New question #SecretSantaAoNZ
Remember, sign-ups close today.
Getting to Know ya What are your hobbies? Do you bake, garden, write, make music, run, paint miniatures, sew, race cars, or...??? 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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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 10d
I’m also joining the ears pierced convo for #SecretSantaAoNZ. So many stunning local earring creators.
sckitupbttrcp.bsky.social Princess Buttercup ☠ @sckitupbttrcp.bsky.social · 10d
I also have my ears pierced.
drjulieb.bsky.social Julie Blommaert @drjulieb.bsky.social · 10d
I think my #SecretSantaAoNZ should know my ears are pierced

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Princess Buttercup ☠ @sckitupbttrcp.bsky.social · 10d
I also have my ears pierced.
drjulieb.bsky.social Julie Blommaert @drjulieb.bsky.social · 10d
I think my #SecretSantaAoNZ should know my ears are pierced

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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 10d
What a milestone. Happy happy celebrations to you and yours!

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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 12d
More local home grown/ made options for #SecretSantaAoNZ

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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 12d
Colour makes me happy. Earthy orangy autumns, blue the colour of our rivers. Sometimes I mix everything together and nothing matches. Other-times I’ll just go all black with colourful accessories. #SecretSantaAoNZ
witchnwords.bsky.social ☽✮..Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 13d
Today's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.
Getting to Know Ya What are your favourite colours? 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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annenz @annenz.bsky.social · 12d
#SecretSantaAoNZ

Another link for xmas secret santa

www.chooice.co.nz/browse/listi...
Chooice | Chooice is a shop window for New Zealand’s biggest online community of independent Kiwi brands. Browse 1000s of products designed and made in New Zealand.
Welcome to Chooice. Chooice is a shop window for New Zealand’s biggest online community of independent Kiwi brands. Browse 1000s of products designed and made in New Zealand.
www.chooice.co.nz

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witchnwords.bsky.social
☽✮..Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 13d
Today's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.
Getting to Know Ya What are your favourite colours? 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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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 15d
I love super fruits too.

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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 15d
Ooh if you love Danish butter cookies have you ever tried Dutch Boterkoek?? My grandmother used to make it! To die for.

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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 15d
I love a dark choccie treat 🍫, herbal teas 🫖, and coffee ☕️ (oh good coffee). Even have our own machine at home (so has to be beans). And then well 🍷 and olives 🫒 and nuts 🥜. All local! Stop
Me please!!

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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 15d
One of the things I like best about #SecretSantaAoNZ is the recs for homegrown, made here gifts. Of course I remember @thesewphist.bsky.social from MW but hit me with some more ideas. 💡
birdandbeach.bsky.social Bird and Beach @birdandbeach.bsky.social · 15d
Hey Aotearoa, who likes sending presents to random strangers? You know there's an app for that, right?

Elisabeth takes part as @thesewphist.bsky.social, but we also love helping other Santas out - if you order from us, we're happy to gift wrap, write in the card, and send directly on your behalf. 🎅
secretsanta.nz Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 18d
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

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Bird and Beach @birdandbeach.bsky.social · 15d
Hey Aotearoa, who likes sending presents to random strangers? You know there's an app for that, right?

Elisabeth takes part as @thesewphist.bsky.social, but we also love helping other Santas out - if you order from us, we're happy to gift wrap, write in the card, and send directly on your behalf. 🎅
secretsanta.nz Secret Santa Aotearoa @secretsanta.nz · 18d
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.