Dr Siân Robyns
@drsian.bsky.social
PhD Literary Translation Studies; freelance editor; reader; occasional writer; translator, A Tale of Love/ Conte de l'amour bifrons by Linda Lê (Mākaro Press); knitter, mad, mad knitter.
#kai. Tandoori-esque chicken drumsticks with a salad of rocket, mesclun, radish, cucumber, fennel, avocado, mixed seeds, lightly dressed with olive oil, pink salt and a few blobs of tahini. Not seen: a piece of chilli coriander naan.
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 AM
#kai. Tandoori-esque chicken drumsticks with a salad of rocket, mesclun, radish, cucumber, fennel, avocado, mixed seeds, lightly dressed with olive oil, pink salt and a few blobs of tahini. Not seen: a piece of chilli coriander naan.
Reposted by Dr Siân Robyns
I don't think any of this is really a surprise but it really does reveal how much the government doesn't give a shit about the consequences of what they do
They didn't do it to pad out their benefit numbers target, just to save a tiny bit of money in the short term and who cares about the effects.
They didn't do it to pad out their benefit numbers target, just to save a tiny bit of money in the short term and who cares about the effects.
Ministers were warned against teen welfare crackdown, documents reveal
Officials said the changes could actually increase long-term benefit dependency.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I don't think any of this is really a surprise but it really does reveal how much the government doesn't give a shit about the consequences of what they do
They didn't do it to pad out their benefit numbers target, just to save a tiny bit of money in the short term and who cares about the effects.
They didn't do it to pad out their benefit numbers target, just to save a tiny bit of money in the short term and who cares about the effects.
Reposted by Dr Siân Robyns
Local politicians in NZ can kick it off by NOT promoting, employing or excusing men who’ve harassed, abused or assaulted women. #nzpol
Stop sweeping the issue under the carpet for the ‘bigger picture’ because that bigger picture without accountability or consequences is a misogynistic hellscape.
Stop sweeping the issue under the carpet for the ‘bigger picture’ because that bigger picture without accountability or consequences is a misogynistic hellscape.
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It’s a day to raise awareness around all forms of violence against women and girls and to call for an end to gender-based violence.
#InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen #EndGenderBasedViolence
#InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen #EndGenderBasedViolence
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Local politicians in NZ can kick it off by NOT promoting, employing or excusing men who’ve harassed, abused or assaulted women. #nzpol
Stop sweeping the issue under the carpet for the ‘bigger picture’ because that bigger picture without accountability or consequences is a misogynistic hellscape.
Stop sweeping the issue under the carpet for the ‘bigger picture’ because that bigger picture without accountability or consequences is a misogynistic hellscape.
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#kai Breakfast: three cheese toastie (edamame, Gruyère, parmesan) with salami, basil, and scraps of red onion, capsicum, and eggplant. Really good, even if the cheese escaped.
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
#kai Breakfast: three cheese toastie (edamame, Gruyère, parmesan) with salami, basil, and scraps of red onion, capsicum, and eggplant. Really good, even if the cheese escaped.
Last night’s dinner: leek, shiitake and almond pilaf with smoked kahawai, asparagus, Greek-style yoghurt and loads of lemon juice.
November 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Last night’s dinner: leek, shiitake and almond pilaf with smoked kahawai, asparagus, Greek-style yoghurt and loads of lemon juice.
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We can disagree on policy. But promoting someone who spreads misogynistic rumours into a key leadership role? That should be a red line for any council committed to safe and respectful politics. #nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/25-...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/25-...
Andrew Little buddies up to the right
In his first council meeting as Wellington mayor, Andrew Little opened a political rift between Labour and the Greens.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We can disagree on policy. But promoting someone who spreads misogynistic rumours into a key leadership role? That should be a red line for any council committed to safe and respectful politics. #nzpol
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/25-...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/25-...
Reposted by Dr Siân Robyns
A quote from the man who just gave Ray Chung a promotion.
November 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A quote from the man who just gave Ray Chung a promotion.
Word nerd games, all the way. I’m a wordler, a quordler, an octordler and occasional 64rdler (depending on how bad the insomnia is). I’ve just discovered Chrono and Strands, and my Connections record is patchy. Codecracker and crosswords. #SecretSantaAoNZ
Another day, another chance to learn more about you #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Word nerd games, all the way. I’m a wordler, a quordler, an octordler and occasional 64rdler (depending on how bad the insomnia is). I’ve just discovered Chrono and Strands, and my Connections record is patchy. Codecracker and crosswords. #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Reposted by Dr Siân Robyns
This. Targeting trans youth is a test of how far they can push. If the coalition is re-elected, expect more restrictions. Note which parties are speaking out now and making official statements - they’re the ones likely to resist further erosion, and should be voted for strongly when the times comes.
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Attempts to constrain gender affirming health care are an attack on bodily autonomy and a politicisation of access to health care. It signals a willingness to constrain and control people's choices that every single one of us ought to be resisting, as vigorously as we can.
Attempts to constrain gender affirming health care are an attack on bodily autonomy and a politicisation of access to health care. It signals a willingness to constrain and control people's choices that every single one of us ought to be resisting, as vigorously as we can.
One of the things cis women have long fought for bodily autonomy with are cries such as "get your laws off my body" & "my body, my choice" ... trans folks are no different.
This is why the ban on puberty blockers for trans folks is so incredibly stupid and ideological.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This is why the ban on puberty blockers for trans folks is so incredibly stupid and ideological.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
November 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This. Targeting trans youth is a test of how far they can push. If the coalition is re-elected, expect more restrictions. Note which parties are speaking out now and making official statements - they’re the ones likely to resist further erosion, and should be voted for strongly when the times comes.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Today’s op-shopped treasure: an absolutely exquisite panel of beaded embroidery on linen.
November 21, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Today’s op-shopped treasure: an absolutely exquisite panel of beaded embroidery on linen.
#kai #SecretSantaAoNZ Don’t. I did and I bitterly regret it.
November 21, 2025 at 4:35 AM
#kai #SecretSantaAoNZ Don’t. I did and I bitterly regret it.
#SecretSantaAoNZ Good question!This information is really helpful to makers. I’m a size 9 or a Euro 39.5/40 in footwear, an M in gloves, and 59.5cm in hats. I wear socks and my Birk clogs around the house.
Another question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
While you're here, what about the size of your head for hats, hands for gloves, clothing size for anything else you might like.
While you're here, what about the size of your head for hats, hands for gloves, clothing size for anything else you might like.
November 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
#SecretSantaAoNZ Good question!This information is really helpful to makers. I’m a size 9 or a Euro 39.5/40 in footwear, an M in gloves, and 59.5cm in hats. I wear socks and my Birk clogs around the house.
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#kai Dinner: pan-fried snapper and asparagus, twice-cooked* kūmara chunks mesclun, roast capsicum and onion, and a daub or two of tahini. Lots of lemon juice.
(*oh, all right, leftover kūmara re-crisped in the air fryer)
(*oh, all right, leftover kūmara re-crisped in the air fryer)
November 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM
#kai Dinner: pan-fried snapper and asparagus, twice-cooked* kūmara chunks mesclun, roast capsicum and onion, and a daub or two of tahini. Lots of lemon juice.
(*oh, all right, leftover kūmara re-crisped in the air fryer)
(*oh, all right, leftover kūmara re-crisped in the air fryer)
Reposted by Dr Siân Robyns
“Trust us! Marginalising these communities more will absolutely bring down the cost of a KG of Mince and get your job back!”
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 AM
“Trust us! Marginalising these communities more will absolutely bring down the cost of a KG of Mince and get your job back!”