Kat
@emdashkat.bsky.social
Call me Kat. Aotearoa. She/her. Bikes,books, nature💚. Love is love. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈. Road drainage rescue count: 6 ducklings, 1 plover chick. Toitū te Tiriti. 🖤🤍❤️
Post your warning label.
November 26, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Post your warning label.
Approval rating high for all these most excellent cat names.
I reckon you can learn a lot about the atmosphere in various Oxford colleges by looking at what they choose to name their cats (courtesy of @oxfordclarion.bsky.social ). We should all aspire to the energy of a Teabag, Isambard Kitten Brunel, or an Admiral Flapjack
oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
November 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Approval rating high for all these most excellent cat names.
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And there's now a Wikipedia article about McLeans Grassland Reserve (which incidentally mentions the Mayor's comments). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLeans...
November 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
And there's now a Wikipedia article about McLeans Grassland Reserve (which incidentally mentions the Mayor's comments). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLeans...
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Up at sunrise and photographing McLeans Grassland Reserve for Wikipedia. One of the last surviving fragments of the original Canterbury Plains dryland ecosystem, it became a reserve in 2021 and is being restored with native plants, but the mayor thinks it should be covered in solar panels instead.
November 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Up at sunrise and photographing McLeans Grassland Reserve for Wikipedia. One of the last surviving fragments of the original Canterbury Plains dryland ecosystem, it became a reserve in 2021 and is being restored with native plants, but the mayor thinks it should be covered in solar panels instead.
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Really disappointing that the mayor wants to turn one of the last remaining remnants of the pre-human Canterbury Plains into a solar farm, rather than see it restored it as a scientific reserve.
The city owns more than 3000 properties - enough to fill Hagley Park 66 times over - including a little-known grasslands reserve the mayor has a surprising plan for. “It’s going to cause a bit of a furore,” he admits.
How much is too much? Inside the Christchurch City Council’s vast $3b property portfolio
The city owns more than 3000 properties - enough to fill Hagley Park 66 times over - including a little-known grasslands reserve the mayor has a surprising plan for. “It’s going to cause a bit of a furore,” he admits.
dlvr.it
November 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Really disappointing that the mayor wants to turn one of the last remaining remnants of the pre-human Canterbury Plains into a solar farm, rather than see it restored it as a scientific reserve.
Thoroughly enjoying ‘wasting time’ with the inimitable Bill Nighy. Recommend for anyone who has an impish sense of humour and also abhors tight fitting dress pants. Also the air guitar solo at end of S1E5 was a belter.
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I Am Very Particular About Air Guitaring
Podcast Episode · ill-advised by Bill Nighy · 06/11/2025 · 25m
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November 13, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Thoroughly enjoying ‘wasting time’ with the inimitable Bill Nighy. Recommend for anyone who has an impish sense of humour and also abhors tight fitting dress pants. Also the air guitar solo at end of S1E5 was a belter.
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Finally some good news. 🏳️🌈
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Finally some good news. 🏳️🌈
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Get in!!! You might even spot a couple of things I’ve pledged!! 😜🙌
Exciting day today. Not only is it Halloween, but my crowdfunding campaign is also live! Please support me by making a pledge and/or sharing on all your socials and with your friends, family, and colleagues. Thanks to everyone offering rewards. You rock! www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
Support Dr Siouxsie After She Supported Us! | PledgeMe
Support Dr Siouxsie to recover some of the money she spent fighting her legal case to protect employees experiencing online abuse
www.pledgeme.co.nz
October 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Get in!!! You might even spot a couple of things I’ve pledged!! 😜🙌
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Congratulations Marlon Williams and KOMMI, winners of the 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for 'Aua Atu Rā' 🏆
Marlon Williams & KOMMI Win 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka
Ōhinehou / Lyttelton songwriters took away the prestigious main prize for 'Aua Atu Rā'.
www.undertheradar.co.nz
October 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Congratulations Marlon Williams and KOMMI, winners of the 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka for 'Aua Atu Rā' 🏆
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The MMR vaccine is also freely available to most people eligible for public health care in Aotearoa born after 1969
Many chemists even offer it, so no need to have or see a GP
info.health.nz/immunisation...
Many chemists even offer it, so no need to have or see a GP
info.health.nz/immunisation...
October 27, 2025 at 5:24 AM
The MMR vaccine is also freely available to most people eligible for public health care in Aotearoa born after 1969
Many chemists even offer it, so no need to have or see a GP
info.health.nz/immunisation...
Many chemists even offer it, so no need to have or see a GP
info.health.nz/immunisation...
Oh awesome. House mouse strikes again. #livingwithteen
October 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Oh awesome. House mouse strikes again. #livingwithteen
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saw this in a group im in and once again librarians are the fucking S tier class of what it is to be a good human
November 2, 2024 at 7:57 PM
saw this in a group im in and once again librarians are the fucking S tier class of what it is to be a good human
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It’s happening people! I’m finally in a position to start crowdfunding to recover some of the costs of taking legal action against my employer. Watch this space :)
October 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
It’s happening people! I’m finally in a position to start crowdfunding to recover some of the costs of taking legal action against my employer. Watch this space :)
In today’s big birthday news, Dhi Ferrari at The Welder bakes the best birthday cakes. The Flat White Coffee Cake was amazing. Get there Ōtautahi 🎂
October 18, 2025 at 8:04 AM
In today’s big birthday news, Dhi Ferrari at The Welder bakes the best birthday cakes. The Flat White Coffee Cake was amazing. Get there Ōtautahi 🎂
Timeline synchronicity. Give @lcsupportaotearoa.bsky.social a warm welcome Kikorangi 🇳🇿. Wish you didn’t have to exist, but glad you’re here. ❤️
October 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Timeline synchronicity. Give @lcsupportaotearoa.bsky.social a warm welcome Kikorangi 🇳🇿. Wish you didn’t have to exist, but glad you’re here. ❤️
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This is fantastic!
The E Tū Fb post did a shout out to one of the cleaners at my work, Mareta, for speaking up on the need for them to be paid the living wage.
Mareta does essential work. If she didn’t do her job properly, the collections would be at risk of damage.
She does amazing work ❤️
The E Tū Fb post did a shout out to one of the cleaners at my work, Mareta, for speaking up on the need for them to be paid the living wage.
Mareta does essential work. If she didn’t do her job properly, the collections would be at risk of damage.
She does amazing work ❤️
#nzpol
GOOD NEWS ALERT 🚨
Today the government relented to pressure from the @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social and retained the requirement for contracted workers to be paid at least the Living Wage rate in Government Contracts. Around 5,000 workers will likely benefit from this decision
GOOD NEWS ALERT 🚨
Today the government relented to pressure from the @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social and retained the requirement for contracted workers to be paid at least the Living Wage rate in Government Contracts. Around 5,000 workers will likely benefit from this decision
October 9, 2025 at 2:19 AM
This is fantastic!
The E Tū Fb post did a shout out to one of the cleaners at my work, Mareta, for speaking up on the need for them to be paid the living wage.
Mareta does essential work. If she didn’t do her job properly, the collections would be at risk of damage.
She does amazing work ❤️
The E Tū Fb post did a shout out to one of the cleaners at my work, Mareta, for speaking up on the need for them to be paid the living wage.
Mareta does essential work. If she didn’t do her job properly, the collections would be at risk of damage.
She does amazing work ❤️
Just helped some tourists w big suitcases to cross the road. Went into nearby cafe, they were also heading there and insisted on buying me a coffee to say thank you! After a few goes I gave up protesting (no big deal etc) & accepted ☺️. Hope their flight back to China is a smooth one. 🇳🇿
October 9, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Just helped some tourists w big suitcases to cross the road. Went into nearby cafe, they were also heading there and insisted on buying me a coffee to say thank you! After a few goes I gave up protesting (no big deal etc) & accepted ☺️. Hope their flight back to China is a smooth one. 🇳🇿
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Ah, the joy of freelance life. A couple of 2026 funding pools have just dried up, so if anyoneʻs interested in a project with a Wikipedian, now’s the time to get in touch. www.rove.wiki
October 3, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Ah, the joy of freelance life. A couple of 2026 funding pools have just dried up, so if anyoneʻs interested in a project with a Wikipedian, now’s the time to get in touch. www.rove.wiki
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"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you.
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Rest in power, Dr. Jane Goodall
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Rest in power, Dr. Jane Goodall
October 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you.
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Rest in power, Dr. Jane Goodall
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Rest in power, Dr. Jane Goodall
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The only reason we've avoided having more huge outbreaks is that most ppl are immunised and this is v effective at preventing measles. When vaccination rates are too low, it lets measles back in.
Two doses of MMR vaccine is the recommendation for anyone born since 1969.
Two doses of MMR vaccine is the recommendation for anyone born since 1969.
September 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The only reason we've avoided having more huge outbreaks is that most ppl are immunised and this is v effective at preventing measles. When vaccination rates are too low, it lets measles back in.
Two doses of MMR vaccine is the recommendation for anyone born since 1969.
Two doses of MMR vaccine is the recommendation for anyone born since 1969.
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Doctorow on the impending economic collapse when the AI bubble bursts. pluralistic.net/2025/09/27/e...
Pluralistic: The real (economic) AI apocalypse is nigh (27 Sep 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
pluralistic.net
September 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Doctorow on the impending economic collapse when the AI bubble bursts. pluralistic.net/2025/09/27/e...
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The truly perfect business model doesn’t exi-
September 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The truly perfect business model doesn’t exi-
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Successful season for rare New Zealand fairy tern!
YouTube video by Auckland Zoo
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September 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Finalists for the 2025 Keri Hulme Award have been announced:
Becky Manawatu (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Māmoe, Waitaha) for Kataraina
Steph Matuku (Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Mutunga) for Migration
Tina Makereti (Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Rangatahi-Matakore) for The Mires
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#pukapuka
Becky Manawatu (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Māmoe, Waitaha) for Kataraina
Steph Matuku (Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Mutunga) for Migration
Tina Makereti (Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Rangatahi-Matakore) for The Mires
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#pukapuka
2025 Keri Hulme Award finalists announced!
mailchi.mp
September 24, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Finalists for the 2025 Keri Hulme Award have been announced:
Becky Manawatu (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Māmoe, Waitaha) for Kataraina
Steph Matuku (Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Mutunga) for Migration
Tina Makereti (Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Rangatahi-Matakore) for The Mires
mailchi.mp/mlt/newslett...
#pukapuka
Becky Manawatu (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Māmoe, Waitaha) for Kataraina
Steph Matuku (Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Mutunga) for Migration
Tina Makereti (Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Rangatahi-Matakore) for The Mires
mailchi.mp/mlt/newslett...
#pukapuka