Dr Bex
@drbex.bsky.social
She/her. Pākehā. Community Psychology. Food insecurity. Mum of 4. Aotearoa.
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“When I speak about making our city more affordable, my vision is not limited to the homes that we live in or the child care that we’re making universal — it’s also a vision where we make it possible for working people to afford lives of joy, of art, of rest, of expression.”
Handing Out Free Tickets, Mamdani Says Theater Should Not Be ‘a Luxury’
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January 10, 2026 at 12:22 AM
“When I speak about making our city more affordable, my vision is not limited to the homes that we live in or the child care that we’re making universal — it’s also a vision where we make it possible for working people to afford lives of joy, of art, of rest, of expression.”
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I wrote a thing for Herald! The main point is that, between the injunction and statements by the company itself, we have a pretty good idea what happened now - and it's a pretty basic failure of access control. It's low hanging fruit for hackers.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/why-manag...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/why-manag...
January 8, 2026 at 7:47 AM
I wrote a thing for Herald! The main point is that, between the injunction and statements by the company itself, we have a pretty good idea what happened now - and it's a pretty basic failure of access control. It's low hanging fruit for hackers.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/why-manag...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/why-manag...
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"MMH has offloaded responsibility of deleting their old accounts onto the patients but many people get signed up to such portals by their GPs switching to the platform. It should not be patients’ responsibility to delete accounts if they did not individually get into a contract with the platform"
Manage My Health data breach – Expert Reaction
Manage My Health data breach - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
Hackers have reportedly threatened to release the health information of over 120,000 Kiwis unless a ransom is paid by 5 am tomorrow. Manage My Health, which holds health information on over 1.8 million...
www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
January 8, 2026 at 4:29 AM
"MMH has offloaded responsibility of deleting their old accounts onto the patients but many people get signed up to such portals by their GPs switching to the platform. It should not be patients’ responsibility to delete accounts if they did not individually get into a contract with the platform"
I do find it grimly ironic that the response to rising food costs is now "become a trad wife"
Another "why don't the poors just manage better" but not quite as blatant. Fuck these people. This needs time, health, personal energy, access to cooking utensils, power/gas etc. www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Woman boycotts supermarkets: Here’s why and how she saves
Young mum and foodie Fleur Smith is boycotting supermarkets for a year to save money and eat better and she hopes others do the same.
www.stuff.co.nz
January 7, 2026 at 11:51 PM
I do find it grimly ironic that the response to rising food costs is now "become a trad wife"
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So...after gutting the state sector & sacking a whole bunch of staff, Minister Brown blames remaining workers for slow OIA responses.
This was predictable: gutting the statesector & blaming workers for not being able to get work done.
What did he think would happen?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This was predictable: gutting the statesector & blaming workers for not being able to get work done.
What did he think would happen?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Health minister blames slow OIA responses on officials, but union points to government's job cuts
The PSA says Simeon Brown is blaming officials for slow responses, when his government's cuts are at fault.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 7, 2026 at 1:09 AM
So...after gutting the state sector & sacking a whole bunch of staff, Minister Brown blames remaining workers for slow OIA responses.
This was predictable: gutting the statesector & blaming workers for not being able to get work done.
What did he think would happen?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This was predictable: gutting the statesector & blaming workers for not being able to get work done.
What did he think would happen?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Every school my kids are at has their *own* parent portal & IT provider.
There is no guarantee of accessibility either (yes, parents who are blind & who use screen readers exist!!)
On the plus side, I guess it makes it harder for hackers as the systems are all different & on different servers?
There is no guarantee of accessibility either (yes, parents who are blind & who use screen readers exist!!)
On the plus side, I guess it makes it harder for hackers as the systems are all different & on different servers?
While it's (generally) not as sensitive, I can't help but think the education sector in this country has a similar issue of fragmentation.
Across my kids' school careers I've been forced to use at least 4 different portal applications to access school data and communicate.
Across my kids' school careers I've been forced to use at least 4 different portal applications to access school data and communicate.
This seems very relevant and a significant problem in the NZ environment, not just in health, since small entities (e.g individual practices) are most at risk and without support it pushes those small entities towards amalgamation & corporatisation in order to fund appropriate systems.
January 6, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Every school my kids are at has their *own* parent portal & IT provider.
There is no guarantee of accessibility either (yes, parents who are blind & who use screen readers exist!!)
On the plus side, I guess it makes it harder for hackers as the systems are all different & on different servers?
There is no guarantee of accessibility either (yes, parents who are blind & who use screen readers exist!!)
On the plus side, I guess it makes it harder for hackers as the systems are all different & on different servers?
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somebody at UChicago is feeding preprints to LLMs without authors' consent, in a research study
they have the gall to suggest to authors they've opted-in that they volunteer to evaluate the LLMs' suggestions regarding their own work.
lol, lmao even. here is the invite and my reply
they have the gall to suggest to authors they've opted-in that they volunteer to evaluate the LLMs' suggestions regarding their own work.
lol, lmao even. here is the invite and my reply
January 5, 2026 at 10:55 PM
somebody at UChicago is feeding preprints to LLMs without authors' consent, in a research study
they have the gall to suggest to authors they've opted-in that they volunteer to evaluate the LLMs' suggestions regarding their own work.
lol, lmao even. here is the invite and my reply
they have the gall to suggest to authors they've opted-in that they volunteer to evaluate the LLMs' suggestions regarding their own work.
lol, lmao even. here is the invite and my reply
I ADORE Howl's Moving Castle.
I also have a wee soft spot for Spirited Away, but watching Howl's Moving Castle is definitely 💕
I also have a wee soft spot for Spirited Away, but watching Howl's Moving Castle is definitely 💕
January 5, 2026 at 11:53 PM
I ADORE Howl's Moving Castle.
I also have a wee soft spot for Spirited Away, but watching Howl's Moving Castle is definitely 💕
I also have a wee soft spot for Spirited Away, but watching Howl's Moving Castle is definitely 💕
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apnews.com/article/fake...
"Finnish children learn media literacy at 3 years old. It's protection against Russian propaganda".
"Finnish children learn media literacy at 3 years old. It's protection against Russian propaganda".
Finnish children learn media literacy at 3 years old. It's protection against Russian propaganda
Finland has been fighting fake news by teaching media literacy to children as young as 3. The Nordic nation includes this in its national curriculum to help citizens recognize disinformation, especial...
apnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:04 PM
apnews.com/article/fake...
"Finnish children learn media literacy at 3 years old. It's protection against Russian propaganda".
"Finnish children learn media literacy at 3 years old. It's protection against Russian propaganda".
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One of the goals this year is to treat social media more like how we used to “go on the computer” in the olden days: brief and concentrated instead of diffuse over the course of the day
January 5, 2026 at 1:47 PM
One of the goals this year is to treat social media more like how we used to “go on the computer” in the olden days: brief and concentrated instead of diffuse over the course of the day
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BBC journalists have been banned from describing the kidnapped Venezuelan leader as having been kidnapped.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
January 5, 2026 at 1:19 PM
BBC journalists have been banned from describing the kidnapped Venezuelan leader as having been kidnapped.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
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Nobody could have predicted this.
January 4, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Nobody could have predicted this.
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Campaigning for 2026 NZ Election is well underway, including advertorials disguised as news and paid for by NZ Parliamentary Service
#NZpol
#NZpol
The top 'article' thumbnail on the Stuff Politics homepage
what 'brand' you wonder? oh, just the NZ National Party
We are now past the point where corporate media commentary and embedded advertising are justifiable. This is going to get MUCH worse over 2026 unless there are consequences
what 'brand' you wonder? oh, just the NZ National Party
We are now past the point where corporate media commentary and embedded advertising are justifiable. This is going to get MUCH worse over 2026 unless there are consequences
January 4, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Campaigning for 2026 NZ Election is well underway, including advertorials disguised as news and paid for by NZ Parliamentary Service
#NZpol
#NZpol
My brother and SIL had twins!! We are all delighted, and even more so now the twins are out of NICU and doing well at home 💕🤱
It was lovely to have some teeny tiny baby cuddles 🌸 had to believe any of my (now strapping young lads) were ever this tiny 😱😍
It was lovely to have some teeny tiny baby cuddles 🌸 had to believe any of my (now strapping young lads) were ever this tiny 😱😍
January 5, 2026 at 2:24 AM
My brother and SIL had twins!! We are all delighted, and even more so now the twins are out of NICU and doing well at home 💕🤱
It was lovely to have some teeny tiny baby cuddles 🌸 had to believe any of my (now strapping young lads) were ever this tiny 😱😍
It was lovely to have some teeny tiny baby cuddles 🌸 had to believe any of my (now strapping young lads) were ever this tiny 😱😍
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And just to cap it off, this fake lead story is "Funded by the Parliamentary Service". I hope anyone working for Stuff as a journalist is feeling deeply embarrassed by this.
The top 'article' thumbnail on the Stuff Politics homepage
what 'brand' you wonder? oh, just the NZ National Party
We are now past the point where corporate media commentary and embedded advertising are justifiable. This is going to get MUCH worse over 2026 unless there are consequences
what 'brand' you wonder? oh, just the NZ National Party
We are now past the point where corporate media commentary and embedded advertising are justifiable. This is going to get MUCH worse over 2026 unless there are consequences
January 4, 2026 at 10:40 PM
And just to cap it off, this fake lead story is "Funded by the Parliamentary Service". I hope anyone working for Stuff as a journalist is feeling deeply embarrassed by this.
This year on Bluesky I wrote 250 posts and 637 replies. I received 19,354 likes....
... and it seems while I share the love with @dimsie.bsky.social that it is entirely unreciprocated 😱🤣
Also. What is up with the month on/month off pattern of posting?!
www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
... and it seems while I share the love with @dimsie.bsky.social that it is entirely unreciprocated 😱🤣
Also. What is up with the month on/month off pattern of posting?!
www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
drbex.bsky.social's Bluesky Wrapped 2025
Check out drbex.bsky.social's year on Bluesky!
www.madebyolof.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
This year on Bluesky I wrote 250 posts and 637 replies. I received 19,354 likes....
... and it seems while I share the love with @dimsie.bsky.social that it is entirely unreciprocated 😱🤣
Also. What is up with the month on/month off pattern of posting?!
www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
... and it seems while I share the love with @dimsie.bsky.social that it is entirely unreciprocated 😱🤣
Also. What is up with the month on/month off pattern of posting?!
www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
It's been a bit of a bruising and difficult year ... if you can, tell me what, if anything, I've done / written has made a difference? Or, failing that (🤣😱) tell me something good that gives you hope?
December 31, 2025 at 1:09 AM
It's been a bit of a bruising and difficult year ... if you can, tell me what, if anything, I've done / written has made a difference? Or, failing that (🤣😱) tell me something good that gives you hope?
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-A living wage
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
December 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
-A living wage
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
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A more egalitarian, fairer, better everything Aotearoa is possible . Politicians who refuse to commit to that are not only benefitting from the status quo they’re going into parliament to preserve it. #nzpol
December 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
A more egalitarian, fairer, better everything Aotearoa is possible . Politicians who refuse to commit to that are not only benefitting from the status quo they’re going into parliament to preserve it. #nzpol
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“Fun is not only important, it is GLUE for civic life.” Just one of 10 ways the Zohran Mamdani campaign threw the better party (and won).
A useful and invigorating read, especially in an election year… #nzpol
priyaparker.substack.com/p/the-breakd...
A useful and invigorating read, especially in an election year… #nzpol
priyaparker.substack.com/p/the-breakd...
REPLAY: THE BREAKDOWN: The gathering strategy behind Zohran Mamdani’s historic win
Inside the joyful, strategic gatherings that turned a long shot into a movement
priyaparker.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
“Fun is not only important, it is GLUE for civic life.” Just one of 10 ways the Zohran Mamdani campaign threw the better party (and won).
A useful and invigorating read, especially in an election year… #nzpol
priyaparker.substack.com/p/the-breakd...
A useful and invigorating read, especially in an election year… #nzpol
priyaparker.substack.com/p/the-breakd...
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Imo you shouldn’t get a gong for philanthropy if the millions you gave away was earned on the back of low wages to contracted workers and/or directly employed staff. If you weren’t a Living Wage Employer? You were and are part of the problem not the the solution. #nzpol #HonoursList #WindowDressing
December 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Imo you shouldn’t get a gong for philanthropy if the millions you gave away was earned on the back of low wages to contracted workers and/or directly employed staff. If you weren’t a Living Wage Employer? You were and are part of the problem not the the solution. #nzpol #HonoursList #WindowDressing
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Kia ora e te whānau, can we give this a massive push for the the rest of the year.
His wife lost her life due to unnecessary health cuts & this is a chance to give her memory meaning
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
petitions.parliament.nz/cc316e5b-e05...
His wife lost her life due to unnecessary health cuts & this is a chance to give her memory meaning
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
petitions.parliament.nz/cc316e5b-e05...
December 30, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Kia ora e te whānau, can we give this a massive push for the the rest of the year.
His wife lost her life due to unnecessary health cuts & this is a chance to give her memory meaning
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
petitions.parliament.nz/cc316e5b-e05...
His wife lost her life due to unnecessary health cuts & this is a chance to give her memory meaning
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
petitions.parliament.nz/cc316e5b-e05...
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My biggest Gen X peeve about algorithms deciding what I might want to listen to, watch, read, etc is that a fundamental part of being Gen X was discovering things that you came to love completely by accident.
It was the random song on someone else's stereo, the car that only got local radio...
It was the random song on someone else's stereo, the car that only got local radio...
December 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
My biggest Gen X peeve about algorithms deciding what I might want to listen to, watch, read, etc is that a fundamental part of being Gen X was discovering things that you came to love completely by accident.
It was the random song on someone else's stereo, the car that only got local radio...
It was the random song on someone else's stereo, the car that only got local radio...
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Knives out: the upper middle class are squabbling vicious children who do not deserve their inheritance
Glass onion: the new elite are the stupidest murderous cunts alive and deserve your scorn
Wake up dead man: those preaching anger as salvation are leading you to death, hope and kindness matter
Glass onion: the new elite are the stupidest murderous cunts alive and deserve your scorn
Wake up dead man: those preaching anger as salvation are leading you to death, hope and kindness matter
December 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Knives out: the upper middle class are squabbling vicious children who do not deserve their inheritance
Glass onion: the new elite are the stupidest murderous cunts alive and deserve your scorn
Wake up dead man: those preaching anger as salvation are leading you to death, hope and kindness matter
Glass onion: the new elite are the stupidest murderous cunts alive and deserve your scorn
Wake up dead man: those preaching anger as salvation are leading you to death, hope and kindness matter
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Do not give me that fucking bullshit. It should NEVER be a right of passage for any kid or anyone to get fucked over by a greedy adult who knows better! Ever!!
December 29, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Do not give me that fucking bullshit. It should NEVER be a right of passage for any kid or anyone to get fucked over by a greedy adult who knows better! Ever!!