curiouskiwi 🇳🇿
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By the time the stock is depleted, we'll probably have King William. I think we should just go all in on birds instead (not just on the inverse)
February 13, 2026 at 9:17 PM
By the time the stock is depleted, we'll probably have King William. I think we should just go all in on birds instead (not just on the inverse)
> The Queen is likely to remain on $20 banknotes...for many years to come. ... do not plan to destroy stock or shorten the life of existing banknotes just because they show the Queen. This would be wasteful and poor environmental practice.
www.rbnz.govt.nz/hub/news/202...
www.rbnz.govt.nz/hub/news/202...
The Queen and the King on New Zealand’s currency
There is no immediate impact on New Zealand’s banknote and coins designs and cash use as a result of a change in Sovereign.
www.rbnz.govt.nz
February 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM
> The Queen is likely to remain on $20 banknotes...for many years to come. ... do not plan to destroy stock or shorten the life of existing banknotes just because they show the Queen. This would be wasteful and poor environmental practice.
www.rbnz.govt.nz/hub/news/202...
www.rbnz.govt.nz/hub/news/202...
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Too often when discussing trans rights, we’re forced to be on the defensive, as Republicans wage attacks.
Today, we take the opportunity to look forward by introducing my Trans Bill of Rights, a comprehensive vision to provide protections for all trans and nonbinary people.
Today, we take the opportunity to look forward by introducing my Trans Bill of Rights, a comprehensive vision to provide protections for all trans and nonbinary people.
February 11, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Too often when discussing trans rights, we’re forced to be on the defensive, as Republicans wage attacks.
Today, we take the opportunity to look forward by introducing my Trans Bill of Rights, a comprehensive vision to provide protections for all trans and nonbinary people.
Today, we take the opportunity to look forward by introducing my Trans Bill of Rights, a comprehensive vision to provide protections for all trans and nonbinary people.
Oh, how had I not heard about these! I saw all the stories about the one in Otago, but not about the ones in my own neighbourhood. :)
February 11, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Oh, how had I not heard about these! I saw all the stories about the one in Otago, but not about the ones in my own neighbourhood. :)
Oh no!
At least seven people have been killed in a school shooting in the Canadian province of British Columbia, police said. https://cnn.it/4aHdN97
February 11, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Oh no!
Yep, it was a bit odd waking up to the fact that I am now a Canadian. My school-girl French might come in handy. :)
February 11, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Yep, it was a bit odd waking up to the fact that I am now a Canadian. My school-girl French might come in handy. :)
So I'm in the "Aotearoa Green Islands" cluster. Sounds about right! #AoNZ
I made a map of 3.4 million Bluesky users - see if you can find yourself!
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
Bluesky Map
Interactive map of 3.4 million Bluesky users, visualised by their follower pattern.
bluesky-map.theo.io
February 10, 2026 at 10:11 PM
So I'm in the "Aotearoa Green Islands" cluster. Sounds about right! #AoNZ
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finally on rnz but still nothing on Stuff or the Herald
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
NSW Police defend officers' actions in violent clashes with Sydney protesters
Footage shows officers repeatedly punching members of a crowd protesting a visit by Israel's president.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 10, 2026 at 1:12 AM
finally on rnz but still nothing on Stuff or the Herald
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
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People used to be getting healthier year on year.
Now we're getting sicker year on year.
The difference is Covid.
Now we're getting sicker year on year.
The difference is Covid.
February 9, 2026 at 7:50 PM
People used to be getting healthier year on year.
Now we're getting sicker year on year.
The difference is Covid.
Now we're getting sicker year on year.
The difference is Covid.
February 9, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Was this protest covered at all by the NZ media?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Police use pepper spray at Sydney rally against Isaac Herzog visit, with MP alleging officers threw punches
Grace Tame and Lidia Thorpe address crowds in Sydney and Melbourne as NSW Labor backbencher says police reaction ‘totally over-the-top’
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Was this protest covered at all by the NZ media?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The TVNZ+ stream only has Pak N Save. :)
February 9, 2026 at 2:06 AM
The TVNZ+ stream only has Pak N Save. :)
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Mamdani: "I speak of Renee Good, whose final words to the man who murdered her were, 'I'm not mad at you.' I speak of Alex Pretti who died as he lived, caring for the stranger. ICE shot him bc he did something they could never fathom ... let us offer a new path: one of defiance through compassion."
February 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Mamdani: "I speak of Renee Good, whose final words to the man who murdered her were, 'I'm not mad at you.' I speak of Alex Pretti who died as he lived, caring for the stranger. ICE shot him bc he did something they could never fathom ... let us offer a new path: one of defiance through compassion."
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Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
It Turns Out Waymos Are Being Controlled by Workers in the Philippines
During a Congressional hearing, Waymo's chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, was grilled over the company's reliance on overseas workers.
futurism.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
Watched this last night and actually teared up. Sir Ian is an amazing actor and Shakespeare's words even today are so relevant.
Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
February 5, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Watched this last night and actually teared up. Sir Ian is an amazing actor and Shakespeare's words even today are so relevant.
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This is an environmental win for the ages. They tried to start seabed mining in Aotearoa. For 12 years we fought back. And won. A magnificent alliance of iwi and environment NGOs and 100,000s of NZers www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...
Massive win for moana as Taranaki seabed mining application rejected - Greenpeace Aotearoa
Greenpeace along with iwi and environmental groups are calling the decision to reject Trans Tasman Resources proposal to mine the Taranaki seafloor “a massive win for people power and the…
www.greenpeace.org
February 5, 2026 at 8:27 AM
This is an environmental win for the ages. They tried to start seabed mining in Aotearoa. For 12 years we fought back. And won. A magnificent alliance of iwi and environment NGOs and 100,000s of NZers www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...
Yay! I added a kārearea (New Zealand falcon) to my "lifer" list today! My daughter heard it calling and we made our way to a clearing so we'd be able to see the sky and it flew overhead! No photo, so here's the DOC page. #NZ #AoNZ #birds #Pukaha
www.doc.govt.nz/nature/nativ...
www.doc.govt.nz/nature/nativ...
New Zealand falcon/kārearea
Capable of flying at speeds up to 200 km/h and catching prey larger than itself, the New Zealand falcon is one of our most spectacular birds.
www.doc.govt.nz
February 5, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Yay! I added a kārearea (New Zealand falcon) to my "lifer" list today! My daughter heard it calling and we made our way to a clearing so we'd be able to see the sky and it flew overhead! No photo, so here's the DOC page. #NZ #AoNZ #birds #Pukaha
www.doc.govt.nz/nature/nativ...
www.doc.govt.nz/nature/nativ...
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🚫🏖️ You are STRONGLY advised to stay away from the South Coast beaches
🚫🏊 DO NOT enter the water
🚫🐶 DO NOT let your dogs enter the water
🚫🐚 DO NOT collect kai moana
💗 A rahui is in place
🔗 Check out wellingtonwater.co.nz for the latest updates
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG0W...
🚫🏊 DO NOT enter the water
🚫🐶 DO NOT let your dogs enter the water
🚫🐚 DO NOT collect kai moana
💗 A rahui is in place
🔗 Check out wellingtonwater.co.nz for the latest updates
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG0W...
Wellington Water is responding to a significant incident
YouTube video by Andrew Little
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:58 AM
🚫🏖️ You are STRONGLY advised to stay away from the South Coast beaches
🚫🏊 DO NOT enter the water
🚫🐶 DO NOT let your dogs enter the water
🚫🐚 DO NOT collect kai moana
💗 A rahui is in place
🔗 Check out wellingtonwater.co.nz for the latest updates
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG0W...
🚫🏊 DO NOT enter the water
🚫🐶 DO NOT let your dogs enter the water
🚫🐚 DO NOT collect kai moana
💗 A rahui is in place
🔗 Check out wellingtonwater.co.nz for the latest updates
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG0W...
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wtf? Mallards caught preying on pūteketeke chicks? I've marked as disturbing in case you'd rather not see that. #AoNZ #birds But who would have thought that might happen? www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
‘It was shocking to see’: Killer ducks euthanised after eating Bird of the Century chicks
Three mallard ducks have been euthanised after being caught in the “graphic” act of preying, hunting and eating alive newly-hatched native pūteketeke chicks.
www.stuff.co.nz
February 4, 2026 at 3:27 AM
wtf? Mallards caught preying on pūteketeke chicks? I've marked as disturbing in case you'd rather not see that. #AoNZ #birds But who would have thought that might happen? www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
February 4, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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Bloody hell. More people out of work.
Time to stop wittering about "green shoots" and face the reality: this government is failing New Zealanders. #nzpol
www.stats.govt.nz/indicators/u...
Time to stop wittering about "green shoots" and face the reality: this government is failing New Zealanders. #nzpol
www.stats.govt.nz/indicators/u...
February 3, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Bloody hell. More people out of work.
Time to stop wittering about "green shoots" and face the reality: this government is failing New Zealanders. #nzpol
www.stats.govt.nz/indicators/u...
Time to stop wittering about "green shoots" and face the reality: this government is failing New Zealanders. #nzpol
www.stats.govt.nz/indicators/u...
oh how cool! My husband's ancestors lived near Muir of Ord (within 5 miles of Windhill) That was in the 1700s, so not sure where they were 1200 years earlier. :) Send in Time Team! #archaeology #history
February 3, 2026 at 8:07 PM
oh how cool! My husband's ancestors lived near Muir of Ord (within 5 miles of Windhill) That was in the 1700s, so not sure where they were 1200 years earlier. :) Send in Time Team! #archaeology #history