Claire Lacey (they/them)
@poetactics.bsky.social
poet. nerd. performer. critic. phd in poetry and brain injury.
located in Ōtepoti Dunedin. from Canada.
located in Ōtepoti Dunedin. from Canada.
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I've begun a starter pack of Aotearoa writers to help others find the crowd on bsky. I know I've missed plenty, so comment below if you want to be added (or removed).
go.bsky.app/MLBjtRv
go.bsky.app/MLBjtRv
Ha! I forgot my thermos of coffee on the table this morning when I left for work. It's 6pm and it's still warm! Now I'm trying to remind myself that it's way too late in the day for some delicious coffee...
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Ha! I forgot my thermos of coffee on the table this morning when I left for work. It's 6pm and it's still warm! Now I'm trying to remind myself that it's way too late in the day for some delicious coffee...
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I'm not participating this year because I have too many other things on, but sign-ups for AoNZ Secret Santa close tomorrow! Get in on the joy!
A reminder that sign-ups close tomorrow for #SecretSantaAoNZ
You've still got time to be part of the joy.
We know this year is a lot, and we want to remind everyone that it's the thought that counts far more than the $$.
You've still got time to be part of the joy.
We know this year is a lot, and we want to remind everyone that it's the thought that counts far more than the $$.
A reminder about the keydates for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Sign-ups are open now and close on the 19th, so spread the word and get all signed up so no one misses out!
Sign-ups are open now and close on the 19th, so spread the word and get all signed up so no one misses out!
November 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
I'm not participating this year because I have too many other things on, but sign-ups for AoNZ Secret Santa close tomorrow! Get in on the joy!
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A lovely story of an archivist reaching out for religious community support to fully understand a holy book in the collection, and that community getting a wonderful experience in return.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sikhs flock to see rare outing of ancient holy book in Edinburgh
The Guru Granth Sahib is so fragile it was taken to Edinburgh Gurdwara in a special convoy by curators for just a few hours.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
A lovely story of an archivist reaching out for religious community support to fully understand a holy book in the collection, and that community getting a wonderful experience in return.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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In the last chapter of Alice’s memoir, “Year of the Tiger,” she wrote her own future obituary.
The wonderful “oracle, storyteller, cyborg, trouble-maker, activist, night owl” we loved so much closed it with:
“Enjoy all of Alice’s good shit, and may you create some good shit as well.”
The wonderful “oracle, storyteller, cyborg, trouble-maker, activist, night owl” we loved so much closed it with:
“Enjoy all of Alice’s good shit, and may you create some good shit as well.”
November 15, 2025 at 7:27 AM
In the last chapter of Alice’s memoir, “Year of the Tiger,” she wrote her own future obituary.
The wonderful “oracle, storyteller, cyborg, trouble-maker, activist, night owl” we loved so much closed it with:
“Enjoy all of Alice’s good shit, and may you create some good shit as well.”
The wonderful “oracle, storyteller, cyborg, trouble-maker, activist, night owl” we loved so much closed it with:
“Enjoy all of Alice’s good shit, and may you create some good shit as well.”
So sad to hear of the passing of author and activist Alice Wong.
Our beloved Alice Wong has joined the ancestors. It was one of the great honors of my life to call Alice my friend, co-author & co-conspirator. She was a true genius, a force of nature the likes of which the world has never seen before. I love you, Alice, and am equal parts grateful and devastated
November 15, 2025 at 7:54 AM
So sad to hear of the passing of author and activist Alice Wong.
I'm sitting in the sun re-reading Rachel Hartman's "In the Serpent's Wake." I love Hartman's world-building.
November 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I'm sitting in the sun re-reading Rachel Hartman's "In the Serpent's Wake." I love Hartman's world-building.
My neck seized up so bad today I had to leave work to go to see a physio.
a skeleton is standing in a room with the words `` why just why '' written on it .
Alt: a skeleton falls over face first with 'why just why' written below it
media.tenor.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
My neck seized up so bad today I had to leave work to go to see a physio.
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We have MA scholarships available for theses on 18th-century/Romantic poetry and/or settler colonialism and Indigenous sovereignty in poetry and other literary forms ... details here!
www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships...
www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships...
MA scholarship in English | Scholarships | Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
www.wgtn.ac.nz
November 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
We have MA scholarships available for theses on 18th-century/Romantic poetry and/or settler colonialism and Indigenous sovereignty in poetry and other literary forms ... details here!
www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships...
www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships...
Watched the documentary Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen. Poignantly told, and really put the massive undertaking and immense care taken into context. Also, it's unreal how even brief snippets from Fiddler on the Roof can give me goosebumps. So much fascinating info—worth a watch for sure!
November 9, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Watched the documentary Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen. Poignantly told, and really put the massive undertaking and immense care taken into context. Also, it's unreal how even brief snippets from Fiddler on the Roof can give me goosebumps. So much fascinating info—worth a watch for sure!
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I feel like we have the opportunity to turn David Lynch's quote into this moment's "Keep Calm and Carry On" and it's a far better rallying cry too.
November 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I feel like we have the opportunity to turn David Lynch's quote into this moment's "Keep Calm and Carry On" and it's a far better rallying cry too.
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incoherent rambling aside please check out issue one of this journal, I'm so proud of it, issue two will be up in the new year!
www.kuputoitakataapui.com/issue-one
www.kuputoitakataapui.com/issue-one
November 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM
incoherent rambling aside please check out issue one of this journal, I'm so proud of it, issue two will be up in the new year!
www.kuputoitakataapui.com/issue-one
www.kuputoitakataapui.com/issue-one
I came across a band called Shred Kelly and yes, excellent hockey reference I will listen.
First track: banjo-driven thumping rock. Amazing, yes, thank you.
First track: banjo-driven thumping rock. Amazing, yes, thank you.
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 AM
I came across a band called Shred Kelly and yes, excellent hockey reference I will listen.
First track: banjo-driven thumping rock. Amazing, yes, thank you.
First track: banjo-driven thumping rock. Amazing, yes, thank you.
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Lifeline to cut operations if funding shortfall not plugged | RNZ News
Lifeline to cut operations if funding shortfall not plugged
A mental health support service says it will have to reduce its operations if it cannot plug a $2 million shortfall.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Lifeline to cut operations if funding shortfall not plugged | RNZ News
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NZ and AU accounts, accustomed to a more vigorous use of language as punctuation than the comparatively prim US, might at the very least set it to warn so you know people are saying things even if you are nervous about be unshielded from "no constructive purpose". Wordcloud of NZ Twitter 2021
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
NZ and AU accounts, accustomed to a more vigorous use of language as punctuation than the comparatively prim US, might at the very least set it to warn so you know people are saying things even if you are nervous about be unshielded from "no constructive purpose". Wordcloud of NZ Twitter 2021
So I use transcription software as part of my job. I'm Canadian, and I'm usually interviewing Kiwis. My favourite thing it to see both accents result in hilarious muddles. Lately it's been better at not guessing words, and so I'm starting to really see the characteristics of the accents reflected.
November 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
So I use transcription software as part of my job. I'm Canadian, and I'm usually interviewing Kiwis. My favourite thing it to see both accents result in hilarious muddles. Lately it's been better at not guessing words, and so I'm starting to really see the characteristics of the accents reflected.
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I love Starling - some of my favourite poems in Starling I later saw into print when editing selections for the AUP New Poets series, others I have taught in class. These four poems from Starling are wonderful, surprising choices - which Starling poem would you choose?
the 4 editors pick a fave each from Starling - read and love today, and reread and relove over the weekend ⭐️
nzpoetryshelf.com/2025/11/06/p...
nzpoetryshelf.com/2025/11/06/p...
November 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I love Starling - some of my favourite poems in Starling I later saw into print when editing selections for the AUP New Poets series, others I have taught in class. These four poems from Starling are wonderful, surprising choices - which Starling poem would you choose?
Cripes, so grateful for the fire crew. It's a battle in this wind. I heard the engine honking and looked outside to this.
November 5, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Cripes, so grateful for the fire crew. It's a battle in this wind. I heard the engine honking and looked outside to this.
It's not a Toronto sports team if you don't heart palpitations...
November 2, 2025 at 3:22 AM
It's not a Toronto sports team if you don't heart palpitations...
Unleash the hair!
November 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Unleash the hair!
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Some good news: the Whitireia Publishing Course will continue as a collaboration between the Publishers Association of New Zealand (PANZ) and Whitireia. Places for the 2026 intake are limited, so anyone interested can register their interest here: www.whitireiapublishing.co.nz.
Graduate Diploma in Publishing (Applied) | Whitireia and WelTec
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www.whitireiapublishing.co.nz
November 2, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Some good news: the Whitireia Publishing Course will continue as a collaboration between the Publishers Association of New Zealand (PANZ) and Whitireia. Places for the 2026 intake are limited, so anyone interested can register their interest here: www.whitireiapublishing.co.nz.
Grading assignments and checking in on the Jays game. C'mon Blue Jays!!!
November 2, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Grading assignments and checking in on the Jays game. C'mon Blue Jays!!!
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Siouxsie took on an institution that failed to protect her and other academics from death threats, whilst doing fantastic #scicomm for the common good. She won against UOA. And is left with a house-size debt even after being awarded costs. Give a little back if you can 💚 🚨
At a time when academics are under sustained right-wing attack, Dr Siouxsie Wiles stood up to the neoliberal regime of university management and won, but it came at a cost. If you can, please consider supporting Siouxsie, one of the most courageous scholars I know.
www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
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
October 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Siouxsie took on an institution that failed to protect her and other academics from death threats, whilst doing fantastic #scicomm for the common good. She won against UOA. And is left with a house-size debt even after being awarded costs. Give a little back if you can 💚 🚨
Master of Creative Writing at University of Otago has extended their application deadline to Nov 8. I'm currently supervising a (g)rad student working on an experimental novel. Whatever your project, pitch it!
www.otago.ac.nz/courses/qual...
www.otago.ac.nz/courses/qual...
Master of Creative Writing (MCW)
This is a year-long, full-time course that enables candidates to engage in a significant piece of original creative writing in the form of fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction or another agreed genre...
www.otago.ac.nz
October 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Master of Creative Writing at University of Otago has extended their application deadline to Nov 8. I'm currently supervising a (g)rad student working on an experimental novel. Whatever your project, pitch it!
www.otago.ac.nz/courses/qual...
www.otago.ac.nz/courses/qual...
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The Queenstown Writers Festival looks like it's worth checking out if you're in that neck of the woods. Includes IIML staff Damien Wilkins and Tina Makereti, as well as Laurence Fearnley, Jenny Pattrick and much more besides qtwritersfestival.nz/programme/
Queenstown Writers Festival Programme | 2025
There's something for everyone this year, from history to romance, illustration to memoir, and much more. Earlybird prices end 30 September.
qtwritersfestival.nz
October 30, 2025 at 2:56 AM
The Queenstown Writers Festival looks like it's worth checking out if you're in that neck of the woods. Includes IIML staff Damien Wilkins and Tina Makereti, as well as Laurence Fearnley, Jenny Pattrick and much more besides qtwritersfestival.nz/programme/