Eloquentsonia
@eloquentsonia.bsky.social
Writer, ghost writer, & editor who also does PR & comms. Confirmed do-gooder. Ao NZ Secret Santa Elf. Shopping Ninja. Tāmaki Makaurau.
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Absolutely thrilled to be invited on to the Krewe of Japan podcast, and could easily have chatted all day. Next time we must do a live record from the teahouse!
And even if you are not interested in tea ceremony, there are so many interesting topics covered on the podcast. Get listening🙇
And even if you are not interested in tea ceremony, there are so many interesting topics covered on the podcast. Get listening🙇
This week, with Atsuko Mori of Camellia Tea Ceremony (@camelliakyoto.bsky.social) as our guide, the Krewe dives deep into everything involved in the Japanese Tea Ceremony & how it's stood the test of time.
🎧 krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/jap...
🔗 linktr.ee/kojpodcast
📺 youtu.be/o67bo8jFBQw
🎧 krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/jap...
🔗 linktr.ee/kojpodcast
📺 youtu.be/o67bo8jFBQw
December 15, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Absolutely thrilled to be invited on to the Krewe of Japan podcast, and could easily have chatted all day. Next time we must do a live record from the teahouse!
And even if you are not interested in tea ceremony, there are so many interesting topics covered on the podcast. Get listening🙇
And even if you are not interested in tea ceremony, there are so many interesting topics covered on the podcast. Get listening🙇
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We're nearly there #SecretSantaAoNZ just two more sleeps (unless you're a midnight opener)
How about a question? What's a must have food? Ham? Turkey? An apricot in the stocking? Shortbread? Brandy cream? Trifle? BBQ? Seafood?
How about a question? What's a must have food? Ham? Turkey? An apricot in the stocking? Shortbread? Brandy cream? Trifle? BBQ? Seafood?
December 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
We're nearly there #SecretSantaAoNZ just two more sleeps (unless you're a midnight opener)
How about a question? What's a must have food? Ham? Turkey? An apricot in the stocking? Shortbread? Brandy cream? Trifle? BBQ? Seafood?
How about a question? What's a must have food? Ham? Turkey? An apricot in the stocking? Shortbread? Brandy cream? Trifle? BBQ? Seafood?
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With this piece of bread on the ground in Ottawa, Canada and the one below in Perth, Australia, @drstip.bsky.social and I have successfully created an Earth sandwich.
The hot dog vs sandwich debate is concluded.
If the Earth is sandwiched, everything is a sandwich.
HAPPY EARTH SANDWICH DAY!
The hot dog vs sandwich debate is concluded.
If the Earth is sandwiched, everything is a sandwich.
HAPPY EARTH SANDWICH DAY!
December 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
With this piece of bread on the ground in Ottawa, Canada and the one below in Perth, Australia, @drstip.bsky.social and I have successfully created an Earth sandwich.
The hot dog vs sandwich debate is concluded.
If the Earth is sandwiched, everything is a sandwich.
HAPPY EARTH SANDWICH DAY!
The hot dog vs sandwich debate is concluded.
If the Earth is sandwiched, everything is a sandwich.
HAPPY EARTH SANDWICH DAY!
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I personally think this is hilarious but also predictable - with the government's decision to move ADHD assessment and diagnosis into primary care without consultation with or funding of the primary care system, for profit ADHD clinics are popping up
www.seek.co.nz/job/89077460...
www.seek.co.nz/job/89077460...
ADHD Nurse Practitioners or ADHD senior Nurses- Remote role! Feb 2026 start. Job in Auckland - SEEK
Brilliant flexibility, autonomy and support here! Work remotely but as part of a highly experienced ADHD clinical team. Feb 2026 start.
www.seek.co.nz
December 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I personally think this is hilarious but also predictable - with the government's decision to move ADHD assessment and diagnosis into primary care without consultation with or funding of the primary care system, for profit ADHD clinics are popping up
www.seek.co.nz/job/89077460...
www.seek.co.nz/job/89077460...
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#kikorangi folks all of the Coastguard NZ Tautiaki Moana units will have put together their Christmas rosters in an effort to ensure coverage during the Christmas / New Year break.
Consider buying a lottery ticket to support the crews (and hopefully win some awesome prizes).
Consider buying a lottery ticket to support the crews (and hopefully win some awesome prizes).
1/.. It's Coastguard NZ Tautiaki Moana Summer Lottery time.
This years 1st prize is an awesome Haines Hunter 545 and a ute (yes, a ute but at least it's a hybrid). $400,000 in prizes & if you purchase through the link here Coastguard Hibiscus receives 70% of
www.coastguardhibiscus.org.nz/lottery
This years 1st prize is an awesome Haines Hunter 545 and a ute (yes, a ute but at least it's a hybrid). $400,000 in prizes & if you purchase through the link here Coastguard Hibiscus receives 70% of
www.coastguardhibiscus.org.nz/lottery
LOTTERY | Coastguard Hibiscus
Become a Coastguard member. A Coastguard Membership gives you peace of mind every time you head out on the water.
www.coastguardhibiscus.org.nz
December 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
#kikorangi folks all of the Coastguard NZ Tautiaki Moana units will have put together their Christmas rosters in an effort to ensure coverage during the Christmas / New Year break.
Consider buying a lottery ticket to support the crews (and hopefully win some awesome prizes).
Consider buying a lottery ticket to support the crews (and hopefully win some awesome prizes).
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BREAKING: Fonterra’s head offices have been placed under quarantine by Greenpeace, as a metric tonne of slime is oozing out of the front of the building! This is ground zero for the nitrate emergency. #nzpol #freshwater #agribusiness #nitratecontamination
December 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
BREAKING: Fonterra’s head offices have been placed under quarantine by Greenpeace, as a metric tonne of slime is oozing out of the front of the building! This is ground zero for the nitrate emergency. #nzpol #freshwater #agribusiness #nitratecontamination
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My must have Christmas food is brandy snaps filled with custard cream.
This year (like last year) we are having "fancy sandwiches" for Christmas lunch because nobody actually wants to be cooking. Followed by all the desserts we love.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
This year (like last year) we are having "fancy sandwiches" for Christmas lunch because nobody actually wants to be cooking. Followed by all the desserts we love.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
We're nearly there #SecretSantaAoNZ just two more sleeps (unless you're a midnight opener)
How about a question? What's a must have food? Ham? Turkey? An apricot in the stocking? Shortbread? Brandy cream? Trifle? BBQ? Seafood?
How about a question? What's a must have food? Ham? Turkey? An apricot in the stocking? Shortbread? Brandy cream? Trifle? BBQ? Seafood?
December 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
My must have Christmas food is brandy snaps filled with custard cream.
This year (like last year) we are having "fancy sandwiches" for Christmas lunch because nobody actually wants to be cooking. Followed by all the desserts we love.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
This year (like last year) we are having "fancy sandwiches" for Christmas lunch because nobody actually wants to be cooking. Followed by all the desserts we love.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
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The kind .. you find … in a second hand store
December 14, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The kind .. you find … in a second hand store
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Discworld QOTD, from Carpe Jugulum
December 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Carpe Jugulum
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FYI I’ve opened this one up to all to read, listen & share after requests from paying subscribers to make it publicly available as part of my public interest journalism mandate. Many thanks to paying subscribers who allow me to put some of this work in public. #nzpol
A debt debate that is frozen in time & ideology
Richardson & Willis debt debate assumes 1991-style austerity worked, that NZ faces being locked out of global markets, that the NZ Super Fund doesn't exist & that households can borrow much more
open.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
FYI I’ve opened this one up to all to read, listen & share after requests from paying subscribers to make it publicly available as part of my public interest journalism mandate. Many thanks to paying subscribers who allow me to put some of this work in public. #nzpol
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One staple of childhood Christmas was 'carrot jelly'. Grated carrot and parsley set in lemon jelly.
SUCH a dish of the 70s, when everything had to be in a jelly mold.
Actually, I think I've just inspired myself to make it again this Christmas.
SUCH a dish of the 70s, when everything had to be in a jelly mold.
Actually, I think I've just inspired myself to make it again this Christmas.
We're nearly there #SecretSantaAoNZ just two more sleeps (unless you're a midnight opener)
How about a question? What's a must have food? Ham? Turkey? An apricot in the stocking? Shortbread? Brandy cream? Trifle? BBQ? Seafood?
How about a question? What's a must have food? Ham? Turkey? An apricot in the stocking? Shortbread? Brandy cream? Trifle? BBQ? Seafood?
December 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
One staple of childhood Christmas was 'carrot jelly'. Grated carrot and parsley set in lemon jelly.
SUCH a dish of the 70s, when everything had to be in a jelly mold.
Actually, I think I've just inspired myself to make it again this Christmas.
SUCH a dish of the 70s, when everything had to be in a jelly mold.
Actually, I think I've just inspired myself to make it again this Christmas.
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OK, Tāmaki Makaurau, the hornet army is on the march. Time to saddle up, cut up some bottles and trap the little bastards before they do any more damage.
MPI has bumped up the zone so if you're inside that purple line it's time to get busy.
More info here: www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-r...
MPI has bumped up the zone so if you're inside that purple line it's time to get busy.
More info here: www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-r...
December 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
OK, Tāmaki Makaurau, the hornet army is on the march. Time to saddle up, cut up some bottles and trap the little bastards before they do any more damage.
MPI has bumped up the zone so if you're inside that purple line it's time to get busy.
More info here: www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-r...
MPI has bumped up the zone so if you're inside that purple line it's time to get busy.
More info here: www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-r...
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Take care online today. Following the terror attack in Australia, please be aware of: explicit videos of the attack, AI generated videos of the attack, any disinformation about the shooting, shooter, or victims. Report anything that seems suss to the platform you saw it on and Netsafe. ❤️❤️❤️
December 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Take care online today. Following the terror attack in Australia, please be aware of: explicit videos of the attack, AI generated videos of the attack, any disinformation about the shooting, shooter, or victims. Report anything that seems suss to the platform you saw it on and Netsafe. ❤️❤️❤️
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We are in a serious political Chrisis
December 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We are in a serious political Chrisis
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Surrounded by CVE for years, I know this with certainty. No one should ever experience terrorism. Guns have no place in civil society besides tightly regulated hunting. No one should be targeted because of their faith. And the only long term solution to overcome hate is to love thy neighbour. 🧵1/2
December 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Surrounded by CVE for years, I know this with certainty. No one should ever experience terrorism. Guns have no place in civil society besides tightly regulated hunting. No one should be targeted because of their faith. And the only long term solution to overcome hate is to love thy neighbour. 🧵1/2
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Santa...I am sorry. The chocolate wasn't wrapped.
I cheated.
It is fantastic. New fav!
Confessions of #SecretSantaAoNZ
I cheated.
It is fantastic. New fav!
Confessions of #SecretSantaAoNZ
December 14, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Santa...I am sorry. The chocolate wasn't wrapped.
I cheated.
It is fantastic. New fav!
Confessions of #SecretSantaAoNZ
I cheated.
It is fantastic. New fav!
Confessions of #SecretSantaAoNZ
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I got visited by three ghosts last night, who were all experts in English grammar.
December 14, 2025 at 8:05 AM
I got visited by three ghosts last night, who were all experts in English grammar.
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CHECK YOUR KID’S BEDROOM/SCHOOLBAG FOR A HALF-FULL LUNCHBOX BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE.
December 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
CHECK YOUR KID’S BEDROOM/SCHOOLBAG FOR A HALF-FULL LUNCHBOX BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE.
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Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 14
‘Ponies in the Snow’
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
‘Ponies in the Snow’
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
December 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 14
‘Ponies in the Snow’
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
‘Ponies in the Snow’
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
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While we're waiting for #secretsantaaonz opening day (which is in 3 days), here's photo of Rangitoto and a bloomed Pōhutukawa tree from Narrow Neck Beach.
Taken this evening after my shift ended.
Slightly edited in Lightroom.
Taken this evening after my shift ended.
Slightly edited in Lightroom.
December 14, 2025 at 7:46 AM
While we're waiting for #secretsantaaonz opening day (which is in 3 days), here's photo of Rangitoto and a bloomed Pōhutukawa tree from Narrow Neck Beach.
Taken this evening after my shift ended.
Slightly edited in Lightroom.
Taken this evening after my shift ended.
Slightly edited in Lightroom.
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Greens might have to go easy on the ‘please care about others’ framing and present a wealth tax and free dental etc as fiscally responsible just good business for the country to have better healthcare and a more productive workforce or some shit.
#MiddleClassPakehaPsychology
#MiddleClassPakehaPsychology
NZ is too primed to think that doing without and putting up with awfulness is somehow the most reasonable grown-up stance.
December 14, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Greens might have to go easy on the ‘please care about others’ framing and present a wealth tax and free dental etc as fiscally responsible just good business for the country to have better healthcare and a more productive workforce or some shit.
#MiddleClassPakehaPsychology
#MiddleClassPakehaPsychology
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“Dutch people cycle an average of 2.6km each per day. If this pattern was replicated worldwide, annual carbon emissions would drop by 686 million tonnes.
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
Cycling like the Dutch would slash the world’s carbon footprint
If everybody cycled like the Dutch, we could offset the UK or Australia’s entire carbon footprint.
www.euronews.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
“Dutch people cycle an average of 2.6km each per day. If this pattern was replicated worldwide, annual carbon emissions would drop by 686 million tonnes.
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
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Hey this has made great progress, anything over and above the target will go to the same place so please give if you can.
This fundraiser is aiming to supply 10 go-bags for Karangahape Rd Rangatahi; ready to grab bags that contain everything a young person needs for emergency accomodation while the Kick Back Make Change team supports into something more stable & long term.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/go-bag...
givealittle.co.nz/cause/go-bag...
Go Bags for our Rangatahi
Help us create "Go Bags" for the Karangahape Road Rangatahi Hub to support our rangatahi on their haerenga into safe & stable homes
givealittle.co.nz
December 14, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Hey this has made great progress, anything over and above the target will go to the same place so please give if you can.
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I hate how much I enjoyed this
BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦
BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦
December 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I hate how much I enjoyed this
BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦
BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦