Cyn
@cyncharron.bsky.social
Ōtautahi, Aotearoa/New Zealand. Mum of teens, former biology teacher. Votes Green.
Proudly 🇨🇦 🇳🇿.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ally.
Desperate for covid safety in schools.
Loves our greyhound Pearl, cargo e-bikes, cycle infrastructure,📚,handmade.
Please use alt-text for photos.
Proudly 🇨🇦 🇳🇿.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ally.
Desperate for covid safety in schools.
Loves our greyhound Pearl, cargo e-bikes, cycle infrastructure,📚,handmade.
Please use alt-text for photos.
Seems to me Nicola Willis has some tasks relevant to her actual f’ing job as Finance Minister that she should be spending her time on, rather than a pointless debate with Ruth Richardson.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Over two years, filled jobs have fallen in:
· Construction - down 17,565
· Manufacturing - down 11,938
· Administrative and Support down - 10,240
· Professional, scientific, technical down - 8,725
· Retail down - 7,177
Overall filled jobs are down 42,341 in two years
· Construction - down 17,565
· Manufacturing - down 11,938
· Administrative and Support down - 10,240
· Professional, scientific, technical down - 8,725
· Retail down - 7,177
Overall filled jobs are down 42,341 in two years
December 11, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Seems to me Nicola Willis has some tasks relevant to her actual f’ing job as Finance Minister that she should be spending her time on, rather than a pointless debate with Ruth Richardson.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Yeah ok I will NEVER do this but I’m glad she liked it. lol
Step into the launch chamber, cross your arms over your chest, cross your ankles, wait for the countdown - then involuntarily start screaming.
This is The Press reporter Elsie Williams trying out New Zealand’s first terrifying trapdoor hydroslide at Christchurch's soon-to-open Parakiore sports…
This is The Press reporter Elsie Williams trying out New Zealand’s first terrifying trapdoor hydroslide at Christchurch's soon-to-open Parakiore sports…
December 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Yeah ok I will NEVER do this but I’m glad she liked it. lol
I just don’t have any words for this. What a nightmare.
Parents lost custody of their newborn twins following a diagnosis of fractures – a diagnosis now been found by international experts to be wrong.
Second fracture misdiagnosis at Starship’s child protection unit
newsroom.co.nz
December 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I just don’t have any words for this. What a nightmare.
Looking at this thread and thinking of all the ways Cathedral Square in Christchurch could be brought back to life. It’s a wasteland for different reasons (earthquakes and the many ripple effects) but I wish the city would get it sorted.
Of all the things the US has chosen to do differently than the rest of the world, I think this may be the dumbest. You'd have trouble finding any urban neighborhood in Europe or Latin America without a plaza. It's just so basic. And yet the US has virtually none! No public space, no public.
Every neighborhood needs a leafy pedestrian plaza—a place to meet friends, grab a bite, or just relax.
December 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Looking at this thread and thinking of all the ways Cathedral Square in Christchurch could be brought back to life. It’s a wasteland for different reasons (earthquakes and the many ripple effects) but I wish the city would get it sorted.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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NZ #GreenBudget Highlights:
Free GP and free dental care ✅
Free early childhood education (35hr/w) ✅
Income guarantee ($395/w baseline) ✅
(And more!)
Paid for by:
Raise corporate tax (28% -> 33%) ✅
Wealth tax ✅
Private-jet tax ✅ #nzpol #Greens
www.greens.org.nz/green_budget...
Free GP and free dental care ✅
Free early childhood education (35hr/w) ✅
Income guarantee ($395/w baseline) ✅
(And more!)
Paid for by:
Raise corporate tax (28% -> 33%) ✅
Wealth tax ✅
Private-jet tax ✅ #nzpol #Greens
www.greens.org.nz/green_budget...
Green Budget
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
www.greens.org.nz
December 9, 2025 at 10:41 AM
NZ #GreenBudget Highlights:
Free GP and free dental care ✅
Free early childhood education (35hr/w) ✅
Income guarantee ($395/w baseline) ✅
(And more!)
Paid for by:
Raise corporate tax (28% -> 33%) ✅
Wealth tax ✅
Private-jet tax ✅ #nzpol #Greens
www.greens.org.nz/green_budget...
Free GP and free dental care ✅
Free early childhood education (35hr/w) ✅
Income guarantee ($395/w baseline) ✅
(And more!)
Paid for by:
Raise corporate tax (28% -> 33%) ✅
Wealth tax ✅
Private-jet tax ✅ #nzpol #Greens
www.greens.org.nz/green_budget...
A while back I wanted to generate less waste from Christmas. I started sewing gift bags from inexpensive fabric from Spotlight & ribbon from my stash.
For the most part, we use pencil to address gift tags and I just gather them up to re-use within the family each year.
We don’t use solely these
For the most part, we use pencil to address gift tags and I just gather them up to re-use within the family each year.
We don’t use solely these
December 9, 2025 at 3:55 AM
A while back I wanted to generate less waste from Christmas. I started sewing gift bags from inexpensive fabric from Spotlight & ribbon from my stash.
For the most part, we use pencil to address gift tags and I just gather them up to re-use within the family each year.
We don’t use solely these
For the most part, we use pencil to address gift tags and I just gather them up to re-use within the family each year.
We don’t use solely these
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why should we ever expect kids not to use AI to cheat on their homework when the goddamn Ministry of Education is doing precisely that
December 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
why should we ever expect kids not to use AI to cheat on their homework when the goddamn Ministry of Education is doing precisely that
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Social media bans, cyberbullying, text bullying, crank calls, poison pen letters
Every generation we have a massive panic about kids having harmful or abusive interactions via the new media of the day
And we never ever EVER acknowledge the underlying attitudes and culture driving them
Every generation we have a massive panic about kids having harmful or abusive interactions via the new media of the day
And we never ever EVER acknowledge the underlying attitudes and culture driving them
December 8, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Social media bans, cyberbullying, text bullying, crank calls, poison pen letters
Every generation we have a massive panic about kids having harmful or abusive interactions via the new media of the day
And we never ever EVER acknowledge the underlying attitudes and culture driving them
Every generation we have a massive panic about kids having harmful or abusive interactions via the new media of the day
And we never ever EVER acknowledge the underlying attitudes and culture driving them
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Hey AoNZ folks, this only takes a few seconds to read and sign and let’s be honest, it’s just common sense so please do the right thing and drop your name in the pile along with me 🇳🇿
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/a-...
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/a-...
A Call for Safe Air and Masking in Healthcare Settings
We, the general public, and the undersigned clinicians, scientists, and health professionals, call for the urgent reinstatement of basic airborne-infection-control measures—clean indoor air and approp...
our.actionstation.org.nz
December 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Hey AoNZ folks, this only takes a few seconds to read and sign and let’s be honest, it’s just common sense so please do the right thing and drop your name in the pile along with me 🇳🇿
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/a-...
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/a-...
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Tell us again how remote learning and WFH caused mental health issues, and not repeat Covid infections that cause over 200 health issues including all these mental health issues. 👇
It’s never too late to mask and prevent brain damage and protect mental health 😷
It’s never too late to mask and prevent brain damage and protect mental health 😷
December 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Tell us again how remote learning and WFH caused mental health issues, and not repeat Covid infections that cause over 200 health issues including all these mental health issues. 👇
It’s never too late to mask and prevent brain damage and protect mental health 😷
It’s never too late to mask and prevent brain damage and protect mental health 😷
“In the new year, we’ll be launching our guide for GPs to help with the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Long Covid.”
This is good, it’s badly needed in NZ.
IMO this piece could’ve been stronger in its recs for prevention & more inclusive of other LC conditions, but I’m happy to see it.
This is good, it’s badly needed in NZ.
IMO this piece could’ve been stronger in its recs for prevention & more inclusive of other LC conditions, but I’m happy to see it.
Comment from Victoria University: The easiest way to prevent others contracting Long Covid is to stay home when sick, and for govt to increase paid leave
Long Covid's long reach
newsroom.co.nz
December 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
“In the new year, we’ll be launching our guide for GPs to help with the diagnosis, management, and treatment of Long Covid.”
This is good, it’s badly needed in NZ.
IMO this piece could’ve been stronger in its recs for prevention & more inclusive of other LC conditions, but I’m happy to see it.
This is good, it’s badly needed in NZ.
IMO this piece could’ve been stronger in its recs for prevention & more inclusive of other LC conditions, but I’m happy to see it.
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I wrote about #LongCOVID stealing my lifelong favorite hobby of cycling, learning that e-bikes aren't "giving up" or "cheating," and how riding with assistance gave me back one of the greatest joys of my life. bit.ly/48ohIH5
The Greatest Feeling in the World
Seven months with an electric bike.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I wrote about #LongCOVID stealing my lifelong favorite hobby of cycling, learning that e-bikes aren't "giving up" or "cheating," and how riding with assistance gave me back one of the greatest joys of my life. bit.ly/48ohIH5
Ōtautahi, Cargo Bike Picnic tomorrow!
Join the short ride along the City to Sea cycleway, or just meet the picnic at Avebury Park/Riverlution to see some cargo bikes.
Join the short ride along the City to Sea cycleway, or just meet the picnic at Avebury Park/Riverlution to see some cargo bikes.
THIS is why biking is better than driving
www.youtube.com/shorts/OHLtP...
Come along to our Family-friendly cargo bike picnic this Sunday the 7th of Dec at 10am!
Event details are linked in the pinned comment.
www.youtube.com/shorts/OHLtP...
Come along to our Family-friendly cargo bike picnic this Sunday the 7th of Dec at 10am!
Event details are linked in the pinned comment.
December 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Ōtautahi, Cargo Bike Picnic tomorrow!
Join the short ride along the City to Sea cycleway, or just meet the picnic at Avebury Park/Riverlution to see some cargo bikes.
Join the short ride along the City to Sea cycleway, or just meet the picnic at Avebury Park/Riverlution to see some cargo bikes.
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A real-world experiment in how schools spread viruses
The main risk is not close contact, but prolonged exposure to contaminated air in enclosed spaces
CO₂ >1000 ppm nearly doubles transmission ris
It’s the air we share. We need ventilation and clean indoor air
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The main risk is not close contact, but prolonged exposure to contaminated air in enclosed spaces
CO₂ >1000 ppm nearly doubles transmission ris
It’s the air we share. We need ventilation and clean indoor air
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The relative contribution of close-proximity contacts, shared classroom exposure and indoor air quality to respiratory virus transmission in schools - Nature Communications
The relative importance of close-proximity interactions, shared space and air quality to the transmission of respiratory viruses is not well understood. Here, the authors investigate this question by ...
www.nature.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:53 AM
A real-world experiment in how schools spread viruses
The main risk is not close contact, but prolonged exposure to contaminated air in enclosed spaces
CO₂ >1000 ppm nearly doubles transmission ris
It’s the air we share. We need ventilation and clean indoor air
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The main risk is not close contact, but prolonged exposure to contaminated air in enclosed spaces
CO₂ >1000 ppm nearly doubles transmission ris
It’s the air we share. We need ventilation and clean indoor air
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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The Labour Party that got gay marriage into legislation, passed the BDMRR and banned conversion therapy should be able to clearly defend their own record and stand up for the ideological vandalism conducted against trans dignity and the LGBTQI community. If it can't, what the fuck are you doing.
December 5, 2025 at 6:20 AM
The Labour Party that got gay marriage into legislation, passed the BDMRR and banned conversion therapy should be able to clearly defend their own record and stand up for the ideological vandalism conducted against trans dignity and the LGBTQI community. If it can't, what the fuck are you doing.
For the evening crowd.
I’m all singed up! Ride your bike or be a marshal along the Rainbow Ride 2026 route.
🏳️🌈🚲
I’m all singed up! Ride your bike or be a marshal along the Rainbow Ride 2026 route.
🏳️🌈🚲
The Rainbow Ride team is proud to announce registrations are now open for our 3rd annual ride taking place on Saturday 28 March 2026. This year we've moved to Humanitix to manage registrations and updates to our participants. Pick your colour and follow this link events.humanitix.com/rainbowride26
Rainbow Ride 2026
Join follow Cantabrians as we form a single rainbow snake biking through town in celebration of diversity, fitness, sustainability and our bike-friendly city
events.humanitix.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:22 AM
For the evening crowd.
I’m all singed up! Ride your bike or be a marshal along the Rainbow Ride 2026 route.
🏳️🌈🚲
I’m all singed up! Ride your bike or be a marshal along the Rainbow Ride 2026 route.
🏳️🌈🚲
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If Hipkins thinks trans kids, whose identities have been stripped from the sex ed curriculum, whose community events have been literally invaded by violent bigots, whose ability to access healthcare just got banned, aren't at risk now, what exactly is his definition of "at risk"
Hipkins response to me was basically, "we absolutely support trans people & will reverse it, but we don't want to start a culture war that would put trans kids at risk."
It doesn't make sense. WP has already started the war, TPM & the Greens response didn't start a flare up of hate afaik.
It doesn't make sense. WP has already started the war, TPM & the Greens response didn't start a flare up of hate afaik.
December 5, 2025 at 5:56 AM
If Hipkins thinks trans kids, whose identities have been stripped from the sex ed curriculum, whose community events have been literally invaded by violent bigots, whose ability to access healthcare just got banned, aren't at risk now, what exactly is his definition of "at risk"
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Two new measles cases confirmed - Queenstown & Auckland, linked to known exposures. 30 cases nationally (22 no longer infectious).
New locations of interest: Bluebridge ferry 30 Nov, RÜFÜS DU SOL concert 29 Nov, malls in AKL & WLG.
Check LOIs & advice: info.health.nz/measles
New locations of interest: Bluebridge ferry 30 Nov, RÜFÜS DU SOL concert 29 Nov, malls in AKL & WLG.
Check LOIs & advice: info.health.nz/measles
December 5, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Two new measles cases confirmed - Queenstown & Auckland, linked to known exposures. 30 cases nationally (22 no longer infectious).
New locations of interest: Bluebridge ferry 30 Nov, RÜFÜS DU SOL concert 29 Nov, malls in AKL & WLG.
Check LOIs & advice: info.health.nz/measles
New locations of interest: Bluebridge ferry 30 Nov, RÜFÜS DU SOL concert 29 Nov, malls in AKL & WLG.
Check LOIs & advice: info.health.nz/measles
Latest Health NZ update on measles cases, with alt text
December 5, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Latest Health NZ update on measles cases, with alt text
Noooooo, I don’t like it. 😩😩😩
December 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Noooooo, I don’t like it. 😩😩😩
I’m all signed up!
🌈🚲
🌈🚲
The Rainbow Ride team is proud to announce registrations are now open for our 3rd annual ride taking place on Saturday 28 March 2026. This year we've moved to Humanitix to manage registrations and updates to our participants. Pick your colour and follow this link events.humanitix.com/rainbowride26
Rainbow Ride 2026
Join follow Cantabrians as we form a single rainbow snake biking through town in celebration of diversity, fitness, sustainability and our bike-friendly city
events.humanitix.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I’m all signed up!
🌈🚲
🌈🚲
All of a sudden, the summer fruits are here!!
December 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
All of a sudden, the summer fruits are here!!
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Here’s some fuel just in case you feel your deep hatred for Seymour is waning.
(Although Twyford will undoubtedly be cast as the villain in this going forward). #nzpol
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/580791/new-primary-english-maths-curriculum-results-exceeding-expectations-ministry-says
(Although Twyford will undoubtedly be cast as the villain in this going forward). #nzpol
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/580791/new-primary-english-maths-curriculum-results-exceeding-expectations-ministry-says
December 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Here’s some fuel just in case you feel your deep hatred for Seymour is waning.
(Although Twyford will undoubtedly be cast as the villain in this going forward). #nzpol
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/580791/new-primary-english-maths-curriculum-results-exceeding-expectations-ministry-says
(Although Twyford will undoubtedly be cast as the villain in this going forward). #nzpol
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/580791/new-primary-english-maths-curriculum-results-exceeding-expectations-ministry-says