te kootahekore ranapiri
@ired0mi.bsky.social
essa may ranapiri / they/ia / Ngaati Wehi Wehi / Ngaati Puukeko / Ngaati Rangiwewehe / Clan Gunn / kōtuku mā / author of ransack & ECHIDNA / currently working on a verse novel lolol
Pinned
WE ARE SO BACK
all micro blog posts are tweets to me cos I have a little blue bird in my heart that still wants to sing
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
Every 3.3 mins an adult dies of HIV because of Elon Musk. Every 31 minutes a child dies of HIV because of Elon Musk, mostly because he defunded cheap medication for mothers to prevent in utero HIV transmission. I hope he knows not a single moment of peace for the remainder of his pitiful life.
November 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Every 3.3 mins an adult dies of HIV because of Elon Musk. Every 31 minutes a child dies of HIV because of Elon Musk, mostly because he defunded cheap medication for mothers to prevent in utero HIV transmission. I hope he knows not a single moment of peace for the remainder of his pitiful life.
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
That every comment in this article is supportive of trans kids right to access puberty blockers tells you everything you need to know. In the medical community, this isn’t even a debate. No one thinks a ban is right.
Government halts new puberty blocker prescriptions – Expert Reaction
Government halts new puberty blocker prescriptions - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
The government is halting new puberty blocker prescriptions for youth with gender dysphoria. From 19 December, new regulations under the Medicines Act will prevent new prescriptions for this purpose,...
www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 AM
That every comment in this article is supportive of trans kids right to access puberty blockers tells you everything you need to know. In the medical community, this isn’t even a debate. No one thinks a ban is right.
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
Take note who is the most vocal right now amongst opposition parties, about our vulnerable communities being deliberately targeted.
Those who consistently stand up when it is not politically advantageous to do so will be the ones more likely to act to protect when they are in power. Vote for them.
Those who consistently stand up when it is not politically advantageous to do so will be the ones more likely to act to protect when they are in power. Vote for them.
November 20, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Take note who is the most vocal right now amongst opposition parties, about our vulnerable communities being deliberately targeted.
Those who consistently stand up when it is not politically advantageous to do so will be the ones more likely to act to protect when they are in power. Vote for them.
Those who consistently stand up when it is not politically advantageous to do so will be the ones more likely to act to protect when they are in power. Vote for them.
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
Tonight, Ōtautahi DID gather. On incredibly short notice, we had 50+ trans people, whānau, parents, tamariki, doctors, allies turn out to recognise TDoR and to share their anger. This ban will not last. Thank you, Ōtautahi. I love you, trans people.
Tonight, Ōtautahi will gather to recognise trans day of remembrance and to give our communities a chance to breathe, to share their grief, and to plan our actions. Aotearoa won’t let this stand, because Aotearoa cares for its children - and can see right through the bullshit.
November 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Tonight, Ōtautahi DID gather. On incredibly short notice, we had 50+ trans people, whānau, parents, tamariki, doctors, allies turn out to recognise TDoR and to share their anger. This ban will not last. Thank you, Ōtautahi. I love you, trans people.
i love my trans whaanau they are everything / we will fight this
a poem i wrote a year ago for my genderqueer loves
a poem i wrote a year ago for my genderqueer loves
November 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
i love my trans whaanau they are everything / we will fight this
a poem i wrote a year ago for my genderqueer loves
a poem i wrote a year ago for my genderqueer loves
signing off all my emails with "ka whawhai tonu" until morale improves or something changes
November 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
signing off all my emails with "ka whawhai tonu" until morale improves or something changes
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
An absolutely delightful evening at Unity Books for the launch of Francis Aschoff's debut book of poetry. Go get yourself a copy!
November 19, 2025 at 8:26 AM
An absolutely delightful evening at Unity Books for the launch of Francis Aschoff's debut book of poetry. Go get yourself a copy!
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
Also consider writing to the Medical Council of NZ about this political interference in healthcare delivery. It’s their job to “promote good medical practice and protect the public’
November 19, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Also consider writing to the Medical Council of NZ about this political interference in healthcare delivery. It’s their job to “promote good medical practice and protect the public’
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
PATHA's statement has been published: patha.nz/news
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM
PATHA's statement has been published: patha.nz/news
these fucking scum giving kids to death because of a culture war that has laid eggs in their brains. make them unwelcome in public life until they leave it.
Puberty blockers save young lives. This govt is literally admitting it's about anti-"woke" (their word) ideology. Which is why cis kids can still access them!
I'm begging you to take 3 min to write your MP, write to Labour MPs 🙏
Our dead kid rate is high enough tbh
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/19/g...
I'm begging you to take 3 min to write your MP, write to Labour MPs 🙏
Our dead kid rate is high enough tbh
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/19/g...
November 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
these fucking scum giving kids to death because of a culture war that has laid eggs in their brains. make them unwelcome in public life until they leave it.
love a bitch who suddenly cares about "safety" when it comes to transing th kids but not when it comes to people being turned into soup in a high-speed vehicle collision. wretched wretched decision from a small hearted man.
November 19, 2025 at 5:18 AM
love a bitch who suddenly cares about "safety" when it comes to transing th kids but not when it comes to people being turned into soup in a high-speed vehicle collision. wretched wretched decision from a small hearted man.
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
“They don't realise that if you don't tax the rich, the rich will squeeze you out.
"If you accept a situation where the rich grow their share every year, then, of course, your share and your family's share will eventually be squeezed to nothing," he said. #nzpol
"If you accept a situation where the rich grow their share every year, then, of course, your share and your family's share will eventually be squeezed to nothing," he said. #nzpol
30 with Guyon Espiner: Economist Gary Stevenson on why New Zealand should tax the rich
British YouTuber and economist Gary Stevenson tells 30 with Guyon Espiner fire engines aren't coming to fix the New Zealand economy.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
“They don't realise that if you don't tax the rich, the rich will squeeze you out.
"If you accept a situation where the rich grow their share every year, then, of course, your share and your family's share will eventually be squeezed to nothing," he said. #nzpol
"If you accept a situation where the rich grow their share every year, then, of course, your share and your family's share will eventually be squeezed to nothing," he said. #nzpol
why do we have a publisher resorting to ai slop for the books of two established writers. it also seems like he didn't disclose this fact with the authors. what a bitch ass dude.
A new ruling on AI means the Ockhams are in the strange position of judging a book by its cover
Ockhams dump AI books from awards
newsroom.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
why do we have a publisher resorting to ai slop for the books of two established writers. it also seems like he didn't disclose this fact with the authors. what a bitch ass dude.
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
Morning peeps! Please check out my thread. I’m crowdfunding to support an important menstrual cup study. Please share widely! 🙏
Hey peeps! It's been 2 weeks since I launched my crowdfunding campaign, and your support and generosity have blown me away. You folks rock! But with 3 research grant rejections this month & 2 weeks left to go I’ve decided to set a new stretch goal & pivot… 1/8
November 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Morning peeps! Please check out my thread. I’m crowdfunding to support an important menstrual cup study. Please share widely! 🙏
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
So go check out my Pledge Me campaign, and share it with anyone you think will agree that women, girls, and everyone else who menstruates deserve well-researched products! www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
7/8
7/8
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
November 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
So go check out my Pledge Me campaign, and share it with anyone you think will agree that women, girls, and everyone else who menstruates deserve well-researched products! www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
7/8
7/8
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
This what my stretch goal is all about. Getting the funding to look at the ability of different microbes to stick to menstrual cups under conditions that mimic the environment of a menstruating vagina. 4/8
November 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
This what my stretch goal is all about. Getting the funding to look at the ability of different microbes to stick to menstrual cups under conditions that mimic the environment of a menstruating vagina. 4/8
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
It's about menstrual cups and the lack of published studies on their microbiological safety. Let me be clear. I'm NOT saying menstrual cups are unsafe. I think they are awesome - a more affordable and environmentally sustainable alternative to pads & tampons. But research is lacking. 3/8
November 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
It's about menstrual cups and the lack of published studies on their microbiological safety. Let me be clear. I'm NOT saying menstrual cups are unsafe. I think they are awesome - a more affordable and environmentally sustainable alternative to pads & tampons. But research is lacking. 3/8
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
I want to try raise another $150,000 for a project I’ve been trying to get funded for over a year. Today was another rejection. This isn't surprising. Less than 1% of global healthcare R&D spend goes on women's health conditions that are not cancer. My project falls into that neglected area. 2/8
November 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
I want to try raise another $150,000 for a project I’ve been trying to get funded for over a year. Today was another rejection. This isn't surprising. Less than 1% of global healthcare R&D spend goes on women's health conditions that are not cancer. My project falls into that neglected area. 2/8
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
Māori Mermaid has some beautiful t-shirts available to pre-order
orders open until 23 Nov, 11:59pm
maori-mermaid.myshopify.com
orders open until 23 Nov, 11:59pm
maori-mermaid.myshopify.com
Māori Mermaid Shop
Existing between two worlds - māori and pākehā - Māori Mermaid (Jessica Thompson Carr) creates art which embraces and reacts to her endless journey into her māoritanga. From Ngāti Ruanui and Ngāpuhi, ...
maori-mermaid.myshopify.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Māori Mermaid has some beautiful t-shirts available to pre-order
orders open until 23 Nov, 11:59pm
maori-mermaid.myshopify.com
orders open until 23 Nov, 11:59pm
maori-mermaid.myshopify.com
just a reminder that judging a literal book by its literal cover is basically what a cover is made for, and the common saying used here, is about people and their outward appearance... it's like a metaphor or something.
A new ruling on AI means the Ockhams are in the strange position of judging a book by its cover
Ockhams dump AI books from awards
newsroom.co.nz
November 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
just a reminder that judging a literal book by its literal cover is basically what a cover is made for, and the common saying used here, is about people and their outward appearance... it's like a metaphor or something.
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
***Please repost and share widely***
"The Tool Isn't Broken – The Wielders Are Corrupt
Why the Ms Z case demands accountability, not the repeal of the Harmful Digital Communications Act"
My defence of the HDCA.
www.rightsaotearoa.nz/the-tool-isn...
"The Tool Isn't Broken – The Wielders Are Corrupt
Why the Ms Z case demands accountability, not the repeal of the Harmful Digital Communications Act"
My defence of the HDCA.
www.rightsaotearoa.nz/the-tool-isn...
The Tool Isn't Broken – The Wielders Are Corrupt
Why the Ms Z case demands accountability, not the repeal of the Harmful Digital Communications Act - By Paul Thistoll, CEO, Rights Aotearoa
www.rightsaotearoa.nz
November 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
***Please repost and share widely***
"The Tool Isn't Broken – The Wielders Are Corrupt
Why the Ms Z case demands accountability, not the repeal of the Harmful Digital Communications Act"
My defence of the HDCA.
www.rightsaotearoa.nz/the-tool-isn...
"The Tool Isn't Broken – The Wielders Are Corrupt
Why the Ms Z case demands accountability, not the repeal of the Harmful Digital Communications Act"
My defence of the HDCA.
www.rightsaotearoa.nz/the-tool-isn...
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
Man, i have not seen enough people raving about Tchia. I don't know how far through i am but it's beautiful and I'm so attached to this story. I've seen it described as a love letter to Kanaky and they're right
November 16, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Man, i have not seen enough people raving about Tchia. I don't know how far through i am but it's beautiful and I'm so attached to this story. I've seen it described as a love letter to Kanaky and they're right
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
Seymour exists in the public outrage baiting way he does because he’s allowed to lie and misdirect continuously into an amplifier with Nats support.
Otherwise he’d be just another malign corporate lobbyist journeyman, occasionally getting policy wins, but mostly existing as a backrooms negotiator.
Otherwise he’d be just another malign corporate lobbyist journeyman, occasionally getting policy wins, but mostly existing as a backrooms negotiator.
November 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Seymour exists in the public outrage baiting way he does because he’s allowed to lie and misdirect continuously into an amplifier with Nats support.
Otherwise he’d be just another malign corporate lobbyist journeyman, occasionally getting policy wins, but mostly existing as a backrooms negotiator.
Otherwise he’d be just another malign corporate lobbyist journeyman, occasionally getting policy wins, but mostly existing as a backrooms negotiator.
Reposted by te kootahekore ranapiri
Content creators need a union like SAG-AFTRA. Too many companies want the most for the least amount of money or merchandise for exchange of work. If you are creating a video you are the writer, the actor, the editor, and the director. You should get paid for wearing each of those hats.
November 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Content creators need a union like SAG-AFTRA. Too many companies want the most for the least amount of money or merchandise for exchange of work. If you are creating a video you are the writer, the actor, the editor, and the director. You should get paid for wearing each of those hats.