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Cheryl Brown
@cherylbrown.bsky.social

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

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

Education 33%
Communication & Media Studies 20%

What a great combo!

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 😂

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 ;-)

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!
Kind of linking up to yesterday's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ are you a puzzles, or activity book kind of relaxer?

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Kind of linking up to yesterday's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ are you a puzzles, or activity book kind of relaxer?

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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
A new question for today #SecretSantaAoNZ
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.

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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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A new question for today #SecretSantaAoNZ
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.

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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

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 :-)

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
New question #SecretSantaAoNZ
Remember, sign-ups close today.

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New question #SecretSantaAoNZ
Remember, sign-ups close today.

I’m also joining the ears pierced convo for #SecretSantaAoNZ. So many stunning local earring creators.
I also have my ears pierced.
I think my #SecretSantaAoNZ should know my ears are pierced

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I also have my ears pierced.
I think my #SecretSantaAoNZ should know my ears are pierced

What a milestone. Happy happy celebrations to you and yours!

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
Today's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.

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Today's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.

I love super fruits too.

Ooh if you love Danish butter cookies have you ever tried Dutch Boterkoek?? My grandmother used to make it! To die for.

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!!

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. 💡
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. 🎅
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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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. 🎅
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