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James Nokise

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(Noh-Key-Say) comedian, writer, podcaster, freelancer https://linktr.ee/jamesnokise

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James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · Jan 9

In 1985, before it was bombed and sunk in Auckland harbour, The Rainbow Warrior was in the Marshall Islands helping the people of Rongelap Atoll evacuate their home…

All six episodes of The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior are now available here:

www.abc.net.au/pacific/prog...

The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior with James Nokise - ABC Pacific

The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior. You think you know the story? You only know the half of it.

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James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · 7h

I have never ever seen a Comedy Festival - or any Festival - where the acts have had to do a post-fest press tour back announcing donations of part of their fees to charities because of how bad the organisers were.

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James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve been informed 🤣 - I’d like to think they still picked Venezuela to highlight the war he’s cooking up while campaigning for the peace prize…

But in my heart, I think we all see the placation play here 😔

Still, could be worse… could be Kissinger 🤦🏽‍♂️

James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · 1d

Man that orange guy wanted the Nobel Peace Prize so badly.. and they gave it to someone from the country he’s trying to start a war with.

Tou-damn-ché

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James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · 9d

Glad we can finally get this story out.

Ever hear about the monkeys in Palau? I went and investigated how they got there and what it has to do with Germans, the American Military, and phosphate mining…

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Monkeys in Palau: How Germany's colonial past, WWII and US military plans have fuelled an ecological calamity - ABC Pacific

Angaur, a tiny island at the southern end of Palau, spans just four square kilometres, but it's overrun by thousands of invasive macaque monkeys. With only 114 locals left, the island's human populat...

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 10d

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Josh Gondelman @joshgondelman.bsky.social · 13d

He’s trying to secure that ambassadorship in time to make it to Saudi Arabia for the tail end of the comedy festival.

CNN @cnn.com · 13d

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is ending his reelection bid, a move long sought by rivals of Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani who have wanted to consolidate the opposition against him. https://cnn.it/4gU288I

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James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · 15d

To be fair, there is a wider story about the Pacific nations responses to this moment that is needed for better contextualisation.

But you’re also allowed to just go “Damn”

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NZ not yet recognising Palestinian state, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announces

The government has decided against recognising Palestinian statehood, retaining its "when, not if" position.

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James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · 15d

www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

Lessons for the modern world from the history of art

OPINION: Chaos within politics, financial influence on narratives and our infatuation with divine purpose are nothing new. Just ask the artists.

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James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · 18d

I know no one’s looking at the Pacifc, but the U.S telling the U.N that climate change is a con job needs to be noted, especially by the diaspora.

They only need enough of the islands to be above water for air strips and docks. They can grab the minerals from underwater.

The people don’t matter

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James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · 18d

If Tylenol could just hire Cardi B as their spokesperson now…

James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · Sep 2

World:
Alright U.S we need you to intervene in Gaza.

U.S:
Did you say Venezuela?

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James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · Sep 2

Bezos is totally moving to Wanaka

James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · Aug 13

For anyone wondering, this is one of the worst swears in the kiwi dad vocabulary:
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Israel PM has 'lost the plot', says Christopher Luxon

Prime Minister says attack on Gaza City "utterly, utterly unacceptable" and Israel's leader has "gone too far".

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James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · Aug 1

Some thoughts on this weeks surprises in Wellington…
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3607...

The curious case of the Feds popping into the capital

OPINION: No-one seemed to question the fact that Patel, the former right-wing children’s author turned chief US internal law enforcer, was definitely loitering in the annals of New Zealand’s Parliamen...

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James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · Aug 1

Objectively - I can not stress enough how much - the US still hitting NZ with a 15% tariff after the govt let them open a FBI office in the capital is actually hilarious.

www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...

Surprise as United States tariffs on NZ exports hiked to 15%

Meanwhile Australia will remain on a 10% tariff rate according to a White House statement.

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James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · Jul 31

FBI: “We’re opening an office in New Zealand!”

NZ: “Ahhh.. bro did we invite you?”

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James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · Jul 24

Two of the most important Pacific musicians in history have died over the last week.

Mu was 54
Fiji was 55

It’s not just losing our legends too soon, it’s losing those inter-generational interactions that help carry the culture forward

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Mona Paulsen @monapaulsen.bsky.social · Jul 23

ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change:

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Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · Jul 23

ICJ opinion says states are legally obligated to tackle climate change

The International Court of Justice, the UN's highest court, has issued a landmark advisory opinion on states' legal obligations to tackle climate change, which could pave the way for litigation over reparations.

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James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · Jul 19

Some words on the passing of a legend…
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3607...

Mu from Fat Freddy’s Drop was about love, community and culture

OPINION: Like all great musical acts across the world, hearing a recording will never do justice to a live show. Studio albums are too restricting for improvisational greatness, but also miss a callin...

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James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · Jun 27

Yikes and Super Yikes! Well this puts a whole new twist on Garion

James Nokise @jamesnokise.bsky.social · Jun 26

I mean Kefka’s got the hair; but then he also had a plan! Trump feels more like Sin from FFX, but without the noble backstory

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Realms Unknown @realmsunknown.bsky.social · Jun 25

Buglers and Garglers rejoice! 📯 🚰

It turns out @jamesnokise.bsky.social is a sci-fi and fantasy guy, and joins @alicefraser.bsky.social on this week's episode of Realms Unknown!

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When side characters take the lead! It's Realms Unknown episode 23

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J. Schuberth (they/them) @jmschuberth.bsky.social · Jun 25

Bootstrap a stick in a log & eat some ants while you listen to Master of the Universe @jamesnokise.bsky.social & sentient roomba @alicefraser.bsky.social talk psychic grandmas, Final fantasy Rock’n’roll, Russel Crowe’s stupid hair & why old men should stop taking T.
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Side characters as leads // Final Fantasy // Magician | Realms Unknown

With Alice Fraser and James Nokise

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Jun 22

Congress? You awake?

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