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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · 11d

This tīeke (saddleback) visiting our garden this morning is a good omen for the day

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · 22d

XEquals. There's a link to their website at the bottom of the BOTY webpage.

YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · 26d

28 candidates are missing from the chart. Maybe you'll get an extra vote if you can list them all?

YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · 26d

The numbers are now flowing in for the most important elections. It's just waiting for your vote at
www.birdoftheyear.org.nz

Bird of the Year ‹ Forest & Bird

Forest & Bird’s Bird of the Year recognises our unique birds and with each vote you give them a voice.

www.birdoftheyear.org.nz

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Marc Daalder @marcdaalder.bsky.social · 27d

Ahead of the start of #BirdOfTheYear tomorrow, I've made a Bluesky feed which should gather all #boty content. Feel free to like/pin it! @forestandbird.bsky.social

bsky.app/profile/did:...

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · Aug 27

Tough one. "Data scientist" is a bit dated, for sure, but I like the science bit. "Data analyst" sounds to me like a person looking at Excel graphs, and "statistician" sounds like someone who screams when the data is not normally distributed.
We need a new term!

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · Aug 8

I'm flabbergasted. And saddened.

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · Aug 8

Policies do make a difference. Now let's follow the consequences of the new regulations on road user charges

Robbie Andrew @robbieandrew.bsky.social · Aug 4

Update today for New Zealand, which was doing quite well until the new government removed all incentives.
S-curves don't model tech adoption when policy shifts so dramatically.
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/

Graph showing: New Zealand new passenger car sales by type: Monthly

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · Aug 4

Nothing else has worked, so let's try the tech-based pure fakery...
It's wrong on so many levels, but nothing coming out of the US surprises me anymore.

Jim Acosta @jimacosta.bsky.social · Aug 4

At 4p ET/1p PT, I’ll have a one of a kind interview with Joaquin Oliver. He died in the Parkland school shooting. But his parents have created an AI version of their son for a powerful message on gun violence. Plus TX Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social - see you soon on Substack and later on YouTube.

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · Aug 4

This is an AI-generated animation from a dead specimen. Live ones are less decomposed and not as scary.

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · Jul 30

It seems harder on iPhone... Not ideal.

For iPhone users, the alert will be in your notifications. Access your notifications by swiping down from the top of your screen. If you delete your notifications, you will also delete the alert.

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · Jul 30

If you get an emergency message on your phone but dismiss it without reading it to stop the horrible sound, you can access it from the history:
On Android: Settings > Safety and emergency > Wireless emergency alerts > Emergency alert history.

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · Jun 22

Bonus point if they mention that Iran's uranium enrichment increased following Trump's stupid withdrawal of JCPOA in 2018.

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Tim Murphy @tmurphynz.bsky.social · Jun 1

Bit awkward this Financial Times front page headline and story today “:

‘Scientists accuse New Zealand and Ireland of hiding livestock emissions’

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · May 8

Six-spot burnet moth caterpillar perhaps?

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · Apr 11

They meant "anti-science Christian bias", right?... RIGHT??

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · Mar 31

Good morning to you too, beautiful Wellington

A gorgeous morning sky over Wellington on the 1st of April

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · Mar 30

G.rouch, you said?

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · Feb 23

Timely article, featuring Ed, one of our directors at Dragonfly Data Science. www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3605...

Science gasps for air as belief trumps expertise

We ask scientists whether science and facts are at risk of falling prey to myths, conspiracies and influencers.

www.thepost.co.nz

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This is the noise that keeps me awake @morefasterer.bsky.social · Feb 17

While the change.org petition to revoke Destiny Church's charitable status is honourable, this parliamentary petition is the one that can make it happen. Get signing!

Daniel @dznz.bsky.social · Feb 17

Sign the parliamentary petition: petitions.parliament.nz/a22e0d59-7da...

Complain directly to the decision makers:
bsky.app/profile/well...

Slow News Dave @wellingtonskeleton.space · Feb 17

The power to deregister a charity in Aotearoa rests with Te Rātā Atawhai | the Charities Registration Board. You can make a direct complaint about a charity to the Board at any time.

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Chuck “Charles” Bangley, PhD @dogfishwalker.bsky.social · Feb 14

One way to help stand up for NOAA. 🧪🦑🐟🦤🦈 secure.ucsusa.org/a/2025-prote...

Science at Risk: Protect NOAA

Scientists and other experts: Add your name to this open letter calling on Congress and the Trump administration to ensure that NOAA and its sub-agencies remain fully funded and staffed, and that the ...

secure.ucsusa.org

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · Feb 5

What's happening right now in the USA defies all logic. It's all pure insanity, and so gut wrenching.
The whole world will suffer.
What can we do to help and stop this madness???

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · Feb 5

The whole of gml.noaa.gov is down. This is pure madness.

gml.noaa.gov

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YR @maybemaybe.bsky.social · Feb 3

I think this is fake. It's not on Elon's feed.

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Lululamarmiteontoast @lalamarmiteontoast.bsky.social · Jan 30

#nzpol

List of all upcoming bill submissions and the closing dates
Link to Parliamentary Submissions site (highlighted) below

www.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak...

1/3 screenshot of upcoming bill submissions and the closing dates

Budget Policy Statement 2025
Closing date: 03 February 2025

International Treaty Examination of the Agreement between New Zealand and The Republic of Slovenia for the Elimination of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance
Closing date: 05 February 2025

Offshore Renewable Energy Bill
Closing date: 06 February 2025

Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill
Closing date: 07 February 2025

Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill
Closing date: 10 February 2025

2/3

International treaty examination of the NZ - UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, and Agreement between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on the Promotion and Protection of Investments
Closing date: 12 February 2025

Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill
Closing date: 13 February 2025

Crimes (Increased Penalties for Slavery) Amendment Bill
Closing date: 13 February 2025

Par Ora (Healthy Futures) (3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment Bill
Closing date: 17 February 2025

Gene Technology Bill
Closing date: 17 February 2025

3/3

Local Government (Water Services) Bill
Closing date: 23 February 2025

Customs (Levies and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
Closing date 10 March 2025

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