Rimu Bhū’ī (they/them)
@rimubhooi.bsky.social
Fully just here to lurk tbfh
💥 tauiwi Panjābī, from refugees
💛 queer, trans, & chronically ill
📍 on stolen land in Aotearoa
🌟sociolinguistics & disability justice
💥 tauiwi Panjābī, from refugees
💛 queer, trans, & chronically ill
📍 on stolen land in Aotearoa
🌟sociolinguistics & disability justice
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NZ has had two major reforms of subnational government so far: 1876 and 1989
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced
The government says it is not a power grab, but about "making local government fit for purpose".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
NZ has had two major reforms of subnational government so far: 1876 and 1989
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
In this article they literally hyperlink to another article that names C0VID in the viruses lumped together as “flu-like illness”. But sure *mysterious* sounds way cooler guys…
We should be lobbying for the return of free testing!!! Then ppl like Angel could get more accurate support!
We should be lobbying for the return of free testing!!! Then ppl like Angel could get more accurate support!
Mysterious, flu-like illness leaves Canterbury teen temporarily paralysed www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Mysterious, flu-like illness leaves Canterbury teen temporarily paralysed
Three months after fainting and waking up paralysed, Angel Dagcutan is still searching for answers.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM
In this article they literally hyperlink to another article that names C0VID in the viruses lumped together as “flu-like illness”. But sure *mysterious* sounds way cooler guys…
We should be lobbying for the return of free testing!!! Then ppl like Angel could get more accurate support!
We should be lobbying for the return of free testing!!! Then ppl like Angel could get more accurate support!
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People who adore the LLM-machine, that by design has no concern for truth, must have no concern for truth
November 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
People who adore the LLM-machine, that by design has no concern for truth, must have no concern for truth
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Hi hi hi to my Secret Santa 👋🏽 I am a big fan of all this ⬇️⬇️ plant based for kai 🌱
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
November 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Hi hi hi to my Secret Santa 👋🏽 I am a big fan of all this ⬇️⬇️ plant based for kai 🌱
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
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“Trust us! Marginalising these communities more will absolutely bring down the cost of a KG of Mince and get your job back!”
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 AM
“Trust us! Marginalising these communities more will absolutely bring down the cost of a KG of Mince and get your job back!”
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November 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
what Louise said!
November 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM
what Louise said!
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Another reminder that a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
usa.streetsblog.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Another reminder that a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
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🎶 old mcdonald replaced his farm with an energy intensive data center, a i a i o 🎶
November 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
🎶 old mcdonald replaced his farm with an energy intensive data center, a i a i o 🎶
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One of the few good things about living in New Zealand is that you can look at the Labour Party and if you are like “wow I’m way more progressive than/left of them”, then you simply don’t have to give your party vote to them and move on with your life guilt free and vote for Greens 🤷🏽♀️
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
One of the few good things about living in New Zealand is that you can look at the Labour Party and if you are like “wow I’m way more progressive than/left of them”, then you simply don’t have to give your party vote to them and move on with your life guilt free and vote for Greens 🤷🏽♀️
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The irony that he'd be talking about "public trust" when he told the nation that "jihadi brides" were leaving from NZ when, in fact, they did not. It took the Green Party, through OIAs, to find the truth. As a result, many of us faced harassment, and years on, we're still waiting for an apology.
Former PM John Key says public's trust in police threatened by recent events McSkimming case
Former PM John Key says public's trust in police threatened by recent events McSkimming case
Sir John's comments come after a report that found senior police leaders mishandled accusations of sexual offending by former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The irony that he'd be talking about "public trust" when he told the nation that "jihadi brides" were leaving from NZ when, in fact, they did not. It took the Green Party, through OIAs, to find the truth. As a result, many of us faced harassment, and years on, we're still waiting for an apology.
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The more we learn about EBV, the more angry I am at the person who came to school sick and infected the rest of us.
Then the school tried to expel me for missing too many days.
We must stop normalizing pushing through illness.
It can have lifelong consequences
Then the school tried to expel me for missing too many days.
We must stop normalizing pushing through illness.
It can have lifelong consequences
The Virus That Causes Mono May Also Cause Lupus
Early findings indicate that Epstein-Barr Virus may also cause the autoimmune disease lupus
www.scientificamerican.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:37 AM
The more we learn about EBV, the more angry I am at the person who came to school sick and infected the rest of us.
Then the school tried to expel me for missing too many days.
We must stop normalizing pushing through illness.
It can have lifelong consequences
Then the school tried to expel me for missing too many days.
We must stop normalizing pushing through illness.
It can have lifelong consequences
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Speaking of Dave Letele:
Good on him for calling Westpac out for expecting what is essentially free staff development and marketing - and for expecting more from a multi million dollar company:
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/nationa...
Good on him for calling Westpac out for expecting what is essentially free staff development and marketing - and for expecting more from a multi million dollar company:
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/nationa...
‘Poverty porn’: Letele accuses Westpac of using foodbank to show off volunteer visit
Social activist Dave Letele has accused one of our biggest banks of “poverty porn” by using his foodbank for positive publicity before ghosting him when he
www.newstalkzb.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Speaking of Dave Letele:
Good on him for calling Westpac out for expecting what is essentially free staff development and marketing - and for expecting more from a multi million dollar company:
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/nationa...
Good on him for calling Westpac out for expecting what is essentially free staff development and marketing - and for expecting more from a multi million dollar company:
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/nationa...
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We live in a country v much divided by those who have experienced police inaction, or worse - and those who haven't. I saw it constantly when talking about getting death threats or stalked - "I hope someone called the cops!". Why? Why would you assume they were going to do anything helpful?
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
We live in a country v much divided by those who have experienced police inaction, or worse - and those who haven't. I saw it constantly when talking about getting death threats or stalked - "I hope someone called the cops!". Why? Why would you assume they were going to do anything helpful?
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My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far
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how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
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ever since I learned about three-cueing I've developed infinitely more patience for replies on social media. mfers literally do not know how to read. people are walking around conjuring random meanings into words they don't know, and they don't know a lot of words. it's crazy
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
ever since I learned about three-cueing I've developed infinitely more patience for replies on social media. mfers literally do not know how to read. people are walking around conjuring random meanings into words they don't know, and they don't know a lot of words. it's crazy
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Turns out Coster & McSkimming both belong to fringe churches.
Just what's needed at the very top echelons of the NZ Police.
Just what's needed at the very top echelons of the NZ Police.
November 12, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Turns out Coster & McSkimming both belong to fringe churches.
Just what's needed at the very top echelons of the NZ Police.
Just what's needed at the very top echelons of the NZ Police.
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So it seems like Andrew Coster and Jevon McSkimming were church buddies. How utterly predictable.
November 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
So it seems like Andrew Coster and Jevon McSkimming were church buddies. How utterly predictable.
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For anyone passionate about The Huia or commuter rail, Waikato Regional Council are looking for feedback on the service. Open to anyone. Share it around #nzpol #transit #nz yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-of-te...
Future of Te Huia
The Te Huia passenger rail service has been operating between Waikato and Auckland since 2021. Whether you have travelled on Te Huia or not, we want to hear your thoughts about the service and what it...
yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz
November 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
For anyone passionate about The Huia or commuter rail, Waikato Regional Council are looking for feedback on the service. Open to anyone. Share it around #nzpol #transit #nz yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-of-te...
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If you, or someone you know has come into contact with Seymour, please isolate for 7 days. Read more here: yeehawtheboys.substack.com/p/the-other-...
November 4, 2025 at 5:43 AM
If you, or someone you know has come into contact with Seymour, please isolate for 7 days. Read more here: yeehawtheboys.substack.com/p/the-other-...
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N95s can prevent more than just Covid!
They stop colds, flus and other airborne illness.
They’re also highly effective against pollen, pollution, wildfire smoke and environmental triggers.
Many maskers haven’t been sick in years.
Respirators are pretty amazing.
They stop colds, flus and other airborne illness.
They’re also highly effective against pollen, pollution, wildfire smoke and environmental triggers.
Many maskers haven’t been sick in years.
Respirators are pretty amazing.
November 3, 2025 at 5:38 AM
N95s can prevent more than just Covid!
They stop colds, flus and other airborne illness.
They’re also highly effective against pollen, pollution, wildfire smoke and environmental triggers.
Many maskers haven’t been sick in years.
Respirators are pretty amazing.
They stop colds, flus and other airborne illness.
They’re also highly effective against pollen, pollution, wildfire smoke and environmental triggers.
Many maskers haven’t been sick in years.
Respirators are pretty amazing.
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"didn't our generation have measles parties? NO. THAT WAS CHICKEN POX AND THAT WAS DUMB TOO! BUT YOU WOULD HAVE TO BE A MURDEROUS EVIL PIECE OF SHIT TO THROW A MEASLES PARTY BECUASE PEOPLE LITERALLY DIE. Why are people so horny for infectious disease? Vaccination and isolation saves lives!
November 2, 2025 at 6:45 AM
"didn't our generation have measles parties? NO. THAT WAS CHICKEN POX AND THAT WAS DUMB TOO! BUT YOU WOULD HAVE TO BE A MURDEROUS EVIL PIECE OF SHIT TO THROW A MEASLES PARTY BECUASE PEOPLE LITERALLY DIE. Why are people so horny for infectious disease? Vaccination and isolation saves lives!