Kiwi Lightweight
@kiwilightweight.bsky.social
This is a stub profile, here to claim my username. I don't use BlueSky. I'm active in the Fediverse. It's a better place. If you want to find me there, see https://mastodon.nzoss.nz/@lightweight See you there.
CW: NZ Uni Grade Inflation: Atlas Network
Interesting that an Atlas Network affiliated 'thinktank' is calling out 'grade inflation' at the varsity level. https://www.rnz.co. [1/3]
Interesting that an Atlas Network affiliated 'thinktank' is calling out 'grade inflation' at the varsity level. https://www.rnz.co. [1/3]
November 25, 2025 at 5:18 AM
CW: NZ Uni Grade Inflation: Atlas Network
Interesting that an Atlas Network affiliated 'thinktank' is calling out 'grade inflation' at the varsity level. https://www.rnz.co. [1/3]
Interesting that an Atlas Network affiliated 'thinktank' is calling out 'grade inflation' at the varsity level. https://www.rnz.co. [1/3]
CW: NZPol - removing democratically elected regional councils...
This came out of the blue a bit: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/579884/serious-shake-up-of-local-government-imminent 🤔 wondering why this Coalition Government thinks they have a mandate to do this. Because they don't. [1/3]
This came out of the blue a bit: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/579884/serious-shake-up-of-local-government-imminent 🤔 wondering why this Coalition Government thinks they have a mandate to do this. Because they don't. [1/3]
'Serious shake-up' of local government imminent
The coalition is set to announce major changes that could spell the end of regional councils, RNZ understands.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 4:31 AM
CW: NZPol - removing democratically elected regional councils...
This came out of the blue a bit: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/579884/serious-shake-up-of-local-government-imminent 🤔 wondering why this Coalition Government thinks they have a mandate to do this. Because they don't. [1/3]
This came out of the blue a bit: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/579884/serious-shake-up-of-local-government-imminent 🤔 wondering why this Coalition Government thinks they have a mandate to do this. Because they don't. [1/3]
CW: USPol Trump... *loves* Mamdani 😲
What the actual...?! This is so bizarre, and ... good?! Maybe? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlgqYdPPhN0 So turns out Trump succumbs to Mamdani's charm.
What the actual...?! This is so bizarre, and ... good?! Maybe? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlgqYdPPhN0 So turns out Trump succumbs to Mamdani's charm.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:54 AM
CW: USPol Trump... *loves* Mamdani 😲
What the actual...?! This is so bizarre, and ... good?! Maybe? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlgqYdPPhN0 So turns out Trump succumbs to Mamdani's charm.
What the actual...?! This is so bizarre, and ... good?! Maybe? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlgqYdPPhN0 So turns out Trump succumbs to Mamdani's charm.
Yup, cats, and their wandering predatory ways, are a huge problem in Aotearoa, and getting much bigger: https://www.rnz.co. [1/2]
November 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Yup, cats, and their wandering predatory ways, are a huge problem in Aotearoa, and getting much bigger: https://www.rnz.co. [1/2]
CW: NZPol social justice vs. the environment...
This is why 'blue-green' capitalists are a non-starter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xx6lNFx8tI George Monbiot is one of the few credible principled & uncaptured commentators out there. Zack Polanski is superb as the new UK Greens leader. [1/2]
This is why 'blue-green' capitalists are a non-starter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xx6lNFx8tI George Monbiot is one of the few credible principled & uncaptured commentators out there. Zack Polanski is superb as the new UK Greens leader. [1/2]
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November 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
CW: NZPol social justice vs. the environment...
This is why 'blue-green' capitalists are a non-starter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xx6lNFx8tI George Monbiot is one of the few credible principled & uncaptured commentators out there. Zack Polanski is superb as the new UK Greens leader. [1/2]
This is why 'blue-green' capitalists are a non-starter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xx6lNFx8tI George Monbiot is one of the few credible principled & uncaptured commentators out there. Zack Polanski is superb as the new UK Greens leader. [1/2]
This is what I'm rocking out to while applying system updates to 30ish VPSs on a stunning warm late spring morning in Ōtautahi... https://www.youtube. [1/2]
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This is what I'm rocking out to while applying system updates to 30ish VPSs on a stunning warm late spring morning in Ōtautahi... https://www.youtube. [1/2]
This interview https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019013452/emergency-departments-to-use-ai-consultations-with-patients suggests a fait accompli of 'AI' saturating our healthcare system, with totally cavalier (i.e. [1/3]
Emergency departments to use AI consultations with patients
'Heidi' records consultations and automatically creates draft clinical notes, referral letters, and follow-up summaries for doctors to review and approve. Dr Benjamin Pearson is Hawke's Bay's Chief Medical Officer spoke to Corin Dann.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
This interview https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019013452/emergency-departments-to-use-ai-consultations-with-patients suggests a fait accompli of 'AI' saturating our healthcare system, with totally cavalier (i.e. [1/3]
CW: NZ Electricity and the LNG dilemma.
Looking at https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2019013313/report-warns-gas-mismanagement-could-cost-7-point-3-billion one wonders what brief 'BostonConsultinGroup got. One also wonders where the grid-scale battery projects are. [1/2]
Looking at https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2019013313/report-warns-gas-mismanagement-could-cost-7-point-3-billion one wonders what brief 'BostonConsultinGroup got. One also wonders where the grid-scale battery projects are. [1/2]
Report warns gas mismanagement could cost $7.3 billion
New Zealand needs to better manage the decline of domestic gas to avoid costly business closures, according to a new report.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 12:18 AM
CW: NZ Electricity and the LNG dilemma.
Looking at https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2019013313/report-warns-gas-mismanagement-could-cost-7-point-3-billion one wonders what brief 'BostonConsultinGroup got. One also wonders where the grid-scale battery projects are. [1/2]
Looking at https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2019013313/report-warns-gas-mismanagement-could-cost-7-point-3-billion one wonders what brief 'BostonConsultinGroup got. One also wonders where the grid-scale battery projects are. [1/2]
Just took a wee walk around the garden and saw at least 7 (native grass) skinks out and about, doing their thing. Warms my heart each time.
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Just took a wee walk around the garden and saw at least 7 (native grass) skinks out and about, doing their thing. Warms my heart each time.
Katherine Rich gives Uber far too much credit. https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019013122/what-uber-ruling-could-mean-for-gig-economy They didn't do any of it to 'make the world better'. The innovation was obvious & inevitable - that's not worthy of praise. [1/2]
What Uber ruling could mean for gig economy
Business New Zealand is warning the gig economy could collapse, after the Supreme Court's ruling in favour of Uber drivers' rights. Business NZ chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Corin Dann
www.rnz.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Katherine Rich gives Uber far too much credit. https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019013122/what-uber-ruling-could-mean-for-gig-economy They didn't do any of it to 'make the world better'. The innovation was obvious & inevitable - that's not worthy of praise. [1/2]
This seems most auspicious: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/12/yes-new-york-will-soon-be-under-new-management-but-zohran-mamdani-is-just-the-start anti-trust specialist Khan on Mamdani's transition team. We want BigTech and bilionaires defanged and removed from public life. [1/2]
Yes, New York will soon be under new management. But Zohran Mamdani is just the start | Carys Afoko
Lina Khan outraged corporates and conservatives as head of the Federal Trade Commission. Expect more of the same now she’s with the mayor-elect’s transition team, writes Carys Afoko
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
This seems most auspicious: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/12/yes-new-york-will-soon-be-under-new-management-but-zohran-mamdani-is-just-the-start anti-trust specialist Khan on Mamdani's transition team. We want BigTech and bilionaires defanged and removed from public life. [1/2]
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Yes! @lightweight it works!
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November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Whoever comes along determines what we talk about! From the 'open-curious' to veterans - all welcome - there're no bad questions! Our goal is that everyone leaves knowing more than when they arrived! Dip in & out at your leisure. Hope to see you there! 👋 [2/2]
November 9, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Whoever comes along determines what we talk about! From the 'open-curious' to veterans - all welcome - there're no bad questions! Our goal is that everyone leaves knowing more than when they arrived! Dip in & out at your leisure. Hope to see you there! 👋 [2/2]
Golfer, 74, hits three aces in a month - odds 1.95 trillion to one https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/578273/golfer-74-hits-three-aces-in-a-month-odds-1-point-95-trillion-to-one Let that sink in.
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Golfer, 74, hits three aces in a month - odds 1.95 trillion to one
A 74-year-old Devon woman has defied the odds by scoring three holes-in-one in October.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 8, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Golfer, 74, hits three aces in a month - odds 1.95 trillion to one https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/578273/golfer-74-hits-three-aces-in-a-month-odds-1-point-95-trillion-to-one Let that sink in.
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Almost literally rubbed shoulders with Marlon Williams at the supermarket earlier over the tomatoes in the produce section. He's a tall dude. Everyone was respectfully pretending he wasn't there, as NZers tend to do with famous people.
November 8, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Almost literally rubbed shoulders with Marlon Williams at the supermarket earlier over the tomatoes in the produce section. He's a tall dude. Everyone was respectfully pretending he wasn't there, as NZers tend to do with famous people.
Ok, doing Drupal updates while a wee bit snookered, but I'm sure it'll be fine.
November 8, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Ok, doing Drupal updates while a wee bit snookered, but I'm sure it'll be fine.
CW: NZ Education & the Atlas Network
So, again, without disclosure or real scrutiny, RNZ parrots what Atlas Network affiliate has to say about NZ's public education curriculum changes: https://www.rnz.co. [1/3]
So, again, without disclosure or real scrutiny, RNZ parrots what Atlas Network affiliate has to say about NZ's public education curriculum changes: https://www.rnz.co. [1/3]
November 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
CW: NZ Education & the Atlas Network
So, again, without disclosure or real scrutiny, RNZ parrots what Atlas Network affiliate has to say about NZ's public education curriculum changes: https://www.rnz.co. [1/3]
So, again, without disclosure or real scrutiny, RNZ parrots what Atlas Network affiliate has to say about NZ's public education curriculum changes: https://www.rnz.co. [1/3]
Wow, https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2019011532/chch-physicist-s-examination-turns-nz-x-ray-history-on-its-head when I saw the picture, I thought, 'I recognise that guy'... [1/3]
Chch physicist's examination turns NZ X-ray history on its head
Curiosity about an object mounted on his wall at work has led a medical physicist to uncover evidence challenging New Zealand's x-ray history.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Wow, https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2019011532/chch-physicist-s-examination-turns-nz-x-ray-history-on-its-head when I saw the picture, I thought, 'I recognise that guy'... [1/3]
So, apparently, Mamdani is the new mayor of NYC. This could be a huge deal for modern democraciea and the societies that want to retain them. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/577912/us-politics-zohran-mamdani-wins-election-for-new-york-mayoralty
US politics: Zohran Mamdani wins election for New York mayoralty
Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has defeated Andrew Cuomo to win New York City's mayoral race, US media is reporting.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
So, apparently, Mamdani is the new mayor of NYC. This could be a huge deal for modern democraciea and the societies that want to retain them. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/577912/us-politics-zohran-mamdani-wins-election-for-new-york-mayoralty
This is frickin' brilliant: https://youtu.be/ODSKfN6pSMs Well done #TimMinchin , you lil' beauty.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM
This is frickin' brilliant: https://youtu.be/ODSKfN6pSMs Well done #TimMinchin , you lil' beauty.
Damn - https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/577448/watch-the-moment-a-dramatic-blaze-ignites-in-whangarei-hospital-s-carpark imagine if the person in that ICE ute had a blanket and had thrown it over over the fire at the start... [1/2]
Watch: The moment a dramatic blaze ignites in Whangārei Hospital's carpark
The fire damaged 28 cars, with many of those being completely destroyed in the Whangārei Hospital car park.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 31, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Damn - https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/577448/watch-the-moment-a-dramatic-blaze-ignites-in-whangarei-hospital-s-carpark imagine if the person in that ICE ute had a blanket and had thrown it over over the fire at the start... [1/2]
By the way, forgot to mention, a while back I set up another PeerTube instance in Aotearoa (thanks again to Prodigi.nz for their sponsored infrastructure!) for people to use: https://peertube.iridescent.nz
Iridescent PeerTube
This is the Iridescent instance of PeerTube, an ActivityPub-federated video streaming platform using P2P directly in your web browser.
peertube.iridescent.nz
October 31, 2025 at 6:35 AM
By the way, forgot to mention, a while back I set up another PeerTube instance in Aotearoa (thanks again to Prodigi.nz for their sponsored infrastructure!) for people to use: https://peertube.iridescent.nz
TIL about Jan Ernst Matzeliger. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Ernst_Matzeliger Thank you for your persistence in an unjust world.
October 31, 2025 at 6:28 AM
TIL about Jan Ernst Matzeliger. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Ernst_Matzeliger Thank you for your persistence in an unjust world.
October 31, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I have a proposal for the southern hemisphere: let's celebrate Halloween on 31 March rather than October, because then it wouldn't be nearly as lame.
October 31, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I have a proposal for the southern hemisphere: let's celebrate Halloween on 31 March rather than October, because then it wouldn't be nearly as lame.