Kaimātai
@kaimatai.bsky.social
Conservationist, lover of nature and photography. Enjoys craft beer. Cyclist 🚴♂️. Vegan. Atheist. Likes secular liberal democracy. Ngāti Kahungunu.
www.nznaturephotos.co.nz
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Phone pic from this morning's walk. The estuary by our village. It's a lovely late Spring day.
November 6, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Phone pic from this morning's walk. The estuary by our village. It's a lovely late Spring day.
So, in a small victory for conservation, there's now 1 less possum in our neighborhood.
The trap in our ngahere caught and killed a monster possum last night.
The trap in our ngahere caught and killed a monster possum last night.
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
So, in a small victory for conservation, there's now 1 less possum in our neighborhood.
The trap in our ngahere caught and killed a monster possum last night.
The trap in our ngahere caught and killed a monster possum last night.
Well my blood test results came in today. Dr threw every test she could think of at me. And everything- Vitamin B12, cholesterol, iron etc is where it should be. I'm not ingesting too much sodium, potassium is high.
So it looks like I'm doing things right on that front.
So it looks like I'm doing things right on that front.
November 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Well my blood test results came in today. Dr threw every test she could think of at me. And everything- Vitamin B12, cholesterol, iron etc is where it should be. I'm not ingesting too much sodium, potassium is high.
So it looks like I'm doing things right on that front.
So it looks like I'm doing things right on that front.
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Love that these 30-40million year old limestone rocks look like they're a Dr Who creature waiting for a poor unsuspecting human to accidentally stand on them & turn to stone.
Kura Tāwhiti Castle Hill, Canterbury NZ
#Nikon #GreatNZRoadie
Kura Tāwhiti Castle Hill, Canterbury NZ
#Nikon #GreatNZRoadie
October 31, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Love that these 30-40million year old limestone rocks look like they're a Dr Who creature waiting for a poor unsuspecting human to accidentally stand on them & turn to stone.
Kura Tāwhiti Castle Hill, Canterbury NZ
#Nikon #GreatNZRoadie
Kura Tāwhiti Castle Hill, Canterbury NZ
#Nikon #GreatNZRoadie
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#NZ There’s a national immunisation week starting on Monday aims to raise vaccination rates
For measles we need a 95% coverage. Currently it’s
- 76.4% of all 2-year-olds
- 70.4% of Pacific 2-year-olds
- 63.3% of Māori toddlers
- 1 in 3 kids who catch it are hospitalised. Some will have brain damage
For measles we need a 95% coverage. Currently it’s
- 76.4% of all 2-year-olds
- 70.4% of Pacific 2-year-olds
- 63.3% of Māori toddlers
- 1 in 3 kids who catch it are hospitalised. Some will have brain damage
What you should know ahead of Measles Immunisation Week – Expert Reaction
What you should know ahead of Measles Immunisation Week - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
With measles spreading in the community and vaccination coverage too low to stop it, a national immunisation week starting on Monday aims to raise vaccination rates. Immunisation coverage of 95% is...
www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
October 30, 2025 at 7:26 AM
#NZ There’s a national immunisation week starting on Monday aims to raise vaccination rates
For measles we need a 95% coverage. Currently it’s
- 76.4% of all 2-year-olds
- 70.4% of Pacific 2-year-olds
- 63.3% of Māori toddlers
- 1 in 3 kids who catch it are hospitalised. Some will have brain damage
For measles we need a 95% coverage. Currently it’s
- 76.4% of all 2-year-olds
- 70.4% of Pacific 2-year-olds
- 63.3% of Māori toddlers
- 1 in 3 kids who catch it are hospitalised. Some will have brain damage
Another bonus of the trip to China was being able to buy a proper tea knife (pictured with some Pu'er tea).
Being a long time visitor to China, I have an appreciation for the many variants of Chinese tea.
Being a long time visitor to China, I have an appreciation for the many variants of Chinese tea.
October 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Another bonus of the trip to China was being able to buy a proper tea knife (pictured with some Pu'er tea).
Being a long time visitor to China, I have an appreciation for the many variants of Chinese tea.
Being a long time visitor to China, I have an appreciation for the many variants of Chinese tea.
In my recent trip to China (for work), I did get to visit the Qin Terracotta Warriors. A very different experience to 2008, when there were no crowds. This time the gallery was packed with people, all jostling for a look at the soldiers. It's still as amazing as ever #photography #China
October 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In my recent trip to China (for work), I did get to visit the Qin Terracotta Warriors. A very different experience to 2008, when there were no crowds. This time the gallery was packed with people, all jostling for a look at the soldiers. It's still as amazing as ever #photography #China
The home solar system takes another step forward. It'll be installed in late November. In time for summer 🙂
In contrast to many NZ households, we use a steady monthly amount of electricity. The normal Winter jump, is curbed by the use of a wood firebox for heating.
In contrast to many NZ households, we use a steady monthly amount of electricity. The normal Winter jump, is curbed by the use of a wood firebox for heating.
October 28, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The home solar system takes another step forward. It'll be installed in late November. In time for summer 🙂
In contrast to many NZ households, we use a steady monthly amount of electricity. The normal Winter jump, is curbed by the use of a wood firebox for heating.
In contrast to many NZ households, we use a steady monthly amount of electricity. The normal Winter jump, is curbed by the use of a wood firebox for heating.
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Saying we need to focus more on economics and less on climate change is just saying you don't understand either.
October 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Saying we need to focus more on economics and less on climate change is just saying you don't understand either.
Back in NZ (at baggage claim). It was a packed flight so I'm expecting a wait
October 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Back in NZ (at baggage claim). It was a packed flight so I'm expecting a wait
Just waiting for the plane now, to begin boarding. Over half an hour to go.
Hopefully the flight home won't be as "eventful" as the flight over!
Hopefully the flight home won't be as "eventful" as the flight over!
October 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Just waiting for the plane now, to begin boarding. Over half an hour to go.
Hopefully the flight home won't be as "eventful" as the flight over!
Hopefully the flight home won't be as "eventful" as the flight over!
We've landed in Guangzhou. So on to the international transfers and another lengthy security check...
October 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
We've landed in Guangzhou. So on to the international transfers and another lengthy security check...
The trek home has begun. I've cleared security at Xi'an airport with plenty of time to relax.
Next stop is Guangzhou
Next stop is Guangzhou
October 26, 2025 at 7:56 AM
The trek home has begun. I've cleared security at Xi'an airport with plenty of time to relax.
Next stop is Guangzhou
Next stop is Guangzhou
It's morning in Xi'an and it has finally stopped raining. For the day I'm leaving 😔
The view from my Hotel balcony
The view from my Hotel balcony
October 26, 2025 at 1:17 AM
It's morning in Xi'an and it has finally stopped raining. For the day I'm leaving 😔
The view from my Hotel balcony
The view from my Hotel balcony
Last day in Xi'an. Luggage packed. Going to spend some of the day exploring and then, head to airport in mid-afternoon 🙂
October 26, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Last day in Xi'an. Luggage packed. Going to spend some of the day exploring and then, head to airport in mid-afternoon 🙂
Tower at the Famen Temple (Yangling, China). Because it was a grey, drizzly day that sucked all the colours from the scene, I photographed it for a black-and-white conversion.
#travelphotography
#travelphotography
October 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Tower at the Famen Temple (Yangling, China). Because it was a grey, drizzly day that sucked all the colours from the scene, I photographed it for a black-and-white conversion.
#travelphotography
#travelphotography
Early morning in Xi'an. I've not seen the Sun this trip, which isn't helping my jet lag.
Will need to buy more food also.
Will need to buy more food also.
October 24, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Early morning in Xi'an. I've not seen the Sun this trip, which isn't helping my jet lag.
Will need to buy more food also.
Will need to buy more food also.
Good morning. It's another gray, drizzly and cool day in Yangling. I haven't seen the Sun yet this trip.
Going to Xi'an late this afternoon for 2 days.
Going to Xi'an late this afternoon for 2 days.
October 23, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Good morning. It's another gray, drizzly and cool day in Yangling. I haven't seen the Sun yet this trip.
Going to Xi'an late this afternoon for 2 days.
Going to Xi'an late this afternoon for 2 days.
First day of conference and first keynote speaker collapses on to the stage. Rather dramatically. She's now in Hospital.
Anyway, the second keynote (me) went off without a hitch 🙂
I don't think I'll mention my medical event to them 😬
Anyway, the second keynote (me) went off without a hitch 🙂
I don't think I'll mention my medical event to them 😬
October 23, 2025 at 2:30 AM
First day of conference and first keynote speaker collapses on to the stage. Rather dramatically. She's now in Hospital.
Anyway, the second keynote (me) went off without a hitch 🙂
I don't think I'll mention my medical event to them 😬
Anyway, the second keynote (me) went off without a hitch 🙂
I don't think I'll mention my medical event to them 😬
Now in Xi'an, trip so far good. Just need to collect my luggage and then get to Yangling
October 22, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Now in Xi'an, trip so far good. Just need to collect my luggage and then get to Yangling
Not a great flight personally. Had a medical event (fainted) early in flight.
On the plus side I got an entire row to myself to recover
On the plus side I got an entire row to myself to recover
October 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Not a great flight personally. Had a medical event (fainted) early in flight.
On the plus side I got an entire row to myself to recover
On the plus side I got an entire row to myself to recover
En route to airport. It's a long drive.
October 21, 2025 at 5:46 AM
En route to airport. It's a long drive.
One more day to go until my next trip to China 🙂
October 20, 2025 at 5:22 AM
One more day to go until my next trip to China 🙂
63.4 kg in this morning's weigh in. Hoping I don't drop below 63
October 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
63.4 kg in this morning's weigh in. Hoping I don't drop below 63
Friday evening, and I’m in a Film Noir mood.
So it’s a rewatch of the Bogart classic “The Big Sleep”.
So it’s a rewatch of the Bogart classic “The Big Sleep”.
October 17, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Friday evening, and I’m in a Film Noir mood.
So it’s a rewatch of the Bogart classic “The Big Sleep”.
So it’s a rewatch of the Bogart classic “The Big Sleep”.