FookyFBSandcat
@funkypuffin56.bsky.social
Music (Open Eared Passion, not genre specific)
Wildlife & Beauty in the World, Birds
🐕&🐈⬛
The State of Things
Books, Film
ADHD, Chronic Pain, #LongCovid
Ex Reg Nurse
Green Wing Chris Morris Peter Cook
Wildlife & Beauty in the World, Birds
🐕&🐈⬛
The State of Things
Books, Film
ADHD, Chronic Pain, #LongCovid
Ex Reg Nurse
Green Wing Chris Morris Peter Cook
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One thing I worry about these social media bans is how it’ll be for deaf kids.
People with deafness have long used text-based services to chat – they can’t ring using voice on phone. They could text, but social media chats are much more flexible, dynamic, and are "free" with an internet connection.
People with deafness have long used text-based services to chat – they can’t ring using voice on phone. They could text, but social media chats are much more flexible, dynamic, and are "free" with an internet connection.
December 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
One thing I worry about these social media bans is how it’ll be for deaf kids.
People with deafness have long used text-based services to chat – they can’t ring using voice on phone. They could text, but social media chats are much more flexible, dynamic, and are "free" with an internet connection.
People with deafness have long used text-based services to chat – they can’t ring using voice on phone. They could text, but social media chats are much more flexible, dynamic, and are "free" with an internet connection.
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Bishop is trashing environmental protection laws while Watts is trashing climate laws
December 10, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Bishop is trashing environmental protection laws while Watts is trashing climate laws
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We have kids undergoing plasma exchange, when they get serious immune mediated effects… like Guillaine Barre syndrome…
So when an infection that emerged that was novel, and worse than flu… did we really think that would not leave a dent in our kids?
So when an infection that emerged that was novel, and worse than flu… did we really think that would not leave a dent in our kids?
December 10, 2025 at 6:01 AM
We have kids undergoing plasma exchange, when they get serious immune mediated effects… like Guillaine Barre syndrome…
So when an infection that emerged that was novel, and worse than flu… did we really think that would not leave a dent in our kids?
So when an infection that emerged that was novel, and worse than flu… did we really think that would not leave a dent in our kids?
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Scientists at Yale say long COVID is part of a “long-established family of post-acute infection syndromes.” The biggest challenge is understanding its “underlying pathobiology.” They were “surprised” how often children are affected, noting kids are also vulnerable to “long-term effects.”
December 10, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Scientists at Yale say long COVID is part of a “long-established family of post-acute infection syndromes.” The biggest challenge is understanding its “underlying pathobiology.” They were “surprised” how often children are affected, noting kids are also vulnerable to “long-term effects.”
3rd day of 30° at 6.30pm
December 10, 2025 at 5:43 AM
3rd day of 30° at 6.30pm
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Do you agree that every New Zealander has the right to access healthcare without the risk of catching a deadly or disabling virus?
we know will stop the spread of Covid and other airborne diseases.
Please sign and share! Petition link here: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/a-...
Please sign and share! Petition link here: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/a-...
A Call for Safe Air and Masking in Healthcare Settings
We, the undersigned clinicians, scientists, and health professionals, call for the urgent reinstatement of basic airborne-infection-control measures—clean indoor air and appropriate airborne respirato...
our.actionstation.org.nz
December 10, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Do you agree that every New Zealander has the right to access healthcare without the risk of catching a deadly or disabling virus?
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Oof.
December 10, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Oof.
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Correct me if I’ve got it completely wrong, but if the under 16 social media ban goes ahead in NZ..Facebook, Tik Tok, X, Discord etc can go after our govt for lost revenue under the RSB right?
#nzpol
#nzpol
December 10, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Correct me if I’ve got it completely wrong, but if the under 16 social media ban goes ahead in NZ..Facebook, Tik Tok, X, Discord etc can go after our govt for lost revenue under the RSB right?
#nzpol
#nzpol
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Aww one public protest about the gov backing genocidal Israel and they close up shop... Winston was fine with his antivax cookers camped out for months. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Parliament chamber's gallery shut to members of public for rest of year after protest
Parliament's Speaker Gerry Brownlee called the decision "very disappointing" but necessary after Palestine protesters disrupted proceedings and indicated they intended further action.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 10, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Aww one public protest about the gov backing genocidal Israel and they close up shop... Winston was fine with his antivax cookers camped out for months. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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In a rare event these days, the cost of a repeat scrip has dropped for us, from $23 to $16. That is because our local PHO went from doctor-owned to corporate to Maori health trust. Tui Ora are succeeding in providing services where corporate couldn't even get a doctor in place.
December 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
In a rare event these days, the cost of a repeat scrip has dropped for us, from $23 to $16. That is because our local PHO went from doctor-owned to corporate to Maori health trust. Tui Ora are succeeding in providing services where corporate couldn't even get a doctor in place.
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Remember how "following the science" was all the rage?
.....Until it meant continuing to wear a mask?
.....Until it meant continuing to wear a mask?
December 10, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Remember how "following the science" was all the rage?
.....Until it meant continuing to wear a mask?
.....Until it meant continuing to wear a mask?
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Cars & Xmas eh 😢
What the hell is up with them demanding money at xmas time & why is my car warrant due mid Dec?
Anyways $1000 worth of work inc 2 new front tyres, so if you haven't got one yet, a calendar sale or two will help me out no end.
Thanks
paullecomtephoto.nz/products/202...
What the hell is up with them demanding money at xmas time & why is my car warrant due mid Dec?
Anyways $1000 worth of work inc 2 new front tyres, so if you haven't got one yet, a calendar sale or two will help me out no end.
Thanks
paullecomtephoto.nz/products/202...
2026 Te Waipounamu NZ Calendar
Pre-Order Now Te Waiponamu: New Zealand 2026 Calendar Once again I am extremely proud to be able to offer a collection of my images in elegant A3 sized wall calendar. This is my proudest work to date,...
paullecomtephoto.nz
December 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Cars & Xmas eh 😢
What the hell is up with them demanding money at xmas time & why is my car warrant due mid Dec?
Anyways $1000 worth of work inc 2 new front tyres, so if you haven't got one yet, a calendar sale or two will help me out no end.
Thanks
paullecomtephoto.nz/products/202...
What the hell is up with them demanding money at xmas time & why is my car warrant due mid Dec?
Anyways $1000 worth of work inc 2 new front tyres, so if you haven't got one yet, a calendar sale or two will help me out no end.
Thanks
paullecomtephoto.nz/products/202...
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This. People are contagious before symptoms start — masking protects everyone.
#COVIDisNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #MaskUp😷
Source: x.com/haziethompso...
#COVIDisNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #MaskUp😷
Source: x.com/haziethompso...
December 10, 2025 at 1:47 AM
This. People are contagious before symptoms start — masking protects everyone.
#COVIDisNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #MaskUp😷
Source: x.com/haziethompso...
#COVIDisNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #MaskUp😷
Source: x.com/haziethompso...
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⭕️ Gaza journalist Asem Alnabih joined the Drop Site News livestream from Gaza City to discuss the deteriorating humanitarian conditions under severe ongoing aid restrictions & continued bombings & ceasefire violations.
He described a city being deliberately rendered unlivable under Israel’s...
He described a city being deliberately rendered unlivable under Israel’s...
December 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
⭕️ Gaza journalist Asem Alnabih joined the Drop Site News livestream from Gaza City to discuss the deteriorating humanitarian conditions under severe ongoing aid restrictions & continued bombings & ceasefire violations.
He described a city being deliberately rendered unlivable under Israel’s...
He described a city being deliberately rendered unlivable under Israel’s...
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It's COVID.
It's officially, "Everyone is sick, but it's not COVID" season again. One COVID test at onset of symptoms does not mean you don't have COVID.
If you are sick, you probably have COVID. Wastewater viral levels confirm this.
It's officially, "Everyone is sick, but it's not COVID" season again. One COVID test at onset of symptoms does not mean you don't have COVID.
If you are sick, you probably have COVID. Wastewater viral levels confirm this.
December 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
It's COVID.
It's officially, "Everyone is sick, but it's not COVID" season again. One COVID test at onset of symptoms does not mean you don't have COVID.
If you are sick, you probably have COVID. Wastewater viral levels confirm this.
It's officially, "Everyone is sick, but it's not COVID" season again. One COVID test at onset of symptoms does not mean you don't have COVID.
If you are sick, you probably have COVID. Wastewater viral levels confirm this.
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Here is the article www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
New Zealand's culture of 'no' won't end until we start saying 'oui'
OPINION: The Government’s RMA reforms will allow us to build more, but our common law tradition will hold us back from really super-charging things.
www.thepost.co.nz
December 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Here is the article www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
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Just look at the Stats figures eg www.stats.govt.nz/information-... or read the academic research elischolar.library.yale.edu/cgi/viewcont... or the Auckland Council info ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2024/03.... etc etc
Building consents issued: September 2025 | Stats NZ
The seasonally adjusted number of new dwellings consented rose 7.2 percent in September 2025, after rising 6.1 percent in August 2025.
www.stats.govt.nz
December 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Just look at the Stats figures eg www.stats.govt.nz/information-... or read the academic research elischolar.library.yale.edu/cgi/viewcont... or the Auckland Council info ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2024/03.... etc etc
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Under existing RMA we were able to dramatically ramp up new house building over last decade. There are of course also other factors eg interest rates. By repeating the nonsense about lack of house building, at this moment, it simply helps the govt narrative on its anti-environment RMA changes.
December 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Under existing RMA we were able to dramatically ramp up new house building over last decade. There are of course also other factors eg interest rates. By repeating the nonsense about lack of house building, at this moment, it simply helps the govt narrative on its anti-environment RMA changes.
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Depressing to see @henrycooke.bsky.social repeating nonsense about housing and the RMA: "Essentially we all stopped building new housing in recent decades". This is total nonsense - there has been a massive boom in housing builds, especially in Auckland after the 2016 unitary plan. Evidence:
December 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Depressing to see @henrycooke.bsky.social repeating nonsense about housing and the RMA: "Essentially we all stopped building new housing in recent decades". This is total nonsense - there has been a massive boom in housing builds, especially in Auckland after the 2016 unitary plan. Evidence:
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we saw this in the Wynyard Quarter in Auckland. Decades of seeping diesel and the fuel companies walked away. Not our problem.
Privatised profits, socialised costs.
None of these industries can stand on their own. But they threaten governments with crashing the economy to get the handouts.
Rapacious bullies, the lot of them.
None of these industries can stand on their own. But they threaten governments with crashing the economy to get the handouts.
Rapacious bullies, the lot of them.
I've written a lot about the abandoned well crisis in this country. It's an environmental and climate disaster but also a financial disaster. This new article notes the financial reality about why nothing is done.
“They can’t, because it bankrupts the industry as we know it.”
“They can’t, because it bankrupts the industry as we know it.”
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
we saw this in the Wynyard Quarter in Auckland. Decades of seeping diesel and the fuel companies walked away. Not our problem.
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Privatised profits, socialised costs.
None of these industries can stand on their own. But they threaten governments with crashing the economy to get the handouts.
Rapacious bullies, the lot of them.
None of these industries can stand on their own. But they threaten governments with crashing the economy to get the handouts.
Rapacious bullies, the lot of them.
I've written a lot about the abandoned well crisis in this country. It's an environmental and climate disaster but also a financial disaster. This new article notes the financial reality about why nothing is done.
“They can’t, because it bankrupts the industry as we know it.”
“They can’t, because it bankrupts the industry as we know it.”
Meet the TikTok stars demanding oil companies clean up their mess
There are millions of abandoned oil wells across the United States. A group of unlikely activists in Texas is making sure no one forgets they need to be cleaned up.
www.motherjones.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Privatised profits, socialised costs.
None of these industries can stand on their own. But they threaten governments with crashing the economy to get the handouts.
Rapacious bullies, the lot of them.
None of these industries can stand on their own. But they threaten governments with crashing the economy to get the handouts.
Rapacious bullies, the lot of them.
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We dragged our heels on telehealth too. We get all the modern medicines years late.
Don't build public transport, just elect people who obsess over roads.
Our homes lack ventilation and insulation. Until recently we considered the oven to be legally adequate heating for a 4 bedroom home.
Don't build public transport, just elect people who obsess over roads.
Our homes lack ventilation and insulation. Until recently we considered the oven to be legally adequate heating for a 4 bedroom home.
December 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
We dragged our heels on telehealth too. We get all the modern medicines years late.
Don't build public transport, just elect people who obsess over roads.
Our homes lack ventilation and insulation. Until recently we considered the oven to be legally adequate heating for a 4 bedroom home.
Don't build public transport, just elect people who obsess over roads.
Our homes lack ventilation and insulation. Until recently we considered the oven to be legally adequate heating for a 4 bedroom home.
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Happy 65th Birthday Coronation Street! Here’s the iconic theme tune, written by Eric Spear. #CoronationStreet
December 9, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Happy 65th Birthday Coronation Street! Here’s the iconic theme tune, written by Eric Spear. #CoronationStreet
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this is literally scripted and nz media are just part of the kayfabe generation now. absolutely risible. Journalistic malfeasance. This is pure consent manufacture to push things further right. It will be GARBAGE, no one will tune in - but nz media are being relied on to headline and boosterise it.
December 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
this is literally scripted and nz media are just part of the kayfabe generation now. absolutely risible. Journalistic malfeasance. This is pure consent manufacture to push things further right. It will be GARBAGE, no one will tune in - but nz media are being relied on to headline and boosterise it.
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Yet another business owner yelling at folk to buy local NZ goods this Christmas and "get off bloody Temu!", without acknowledgement that a lot of folk can't afford local thanks to the govt tanking the economy and too many not paying a living wage.
December 9, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Yet another business owner yelling at folk to buy local NZ goods this Christmas and "get off bloody Temu!", without acknowledgement that a lot of folk can't afford local thanks to the govt tanking the economy and too many not paying a living wage.