Shannon Thomas
@shanthomas.bsky.social
Helping Kiwi innovators grow internationally and Kiwi kids reach for the stars. Chat about tech, travels, teenagers, cats, sports and occasionally politics. Comments may contain sarcasm. Toitū Te Tiriti. she/her 🇨🇦🇳🇿
📍Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa
📍Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa
I’d like to see a Women’s Black Clash. Black Ferns and White Ferns, let’s make it happen!
January 17, 2026 at 5:35 AM
I’d like to see a Women’s Black Clash. Black Ferns and White Ferns, let’s make it happen!
Tackling the Hauraki Rail Trail (with power assist)
January 9, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Tackling the Hauraki Rail Trail (with power assist)
I’m re-watching The Night Manager Series 1 in preparation for Series 2 coming out, and am realising that Jonathan Pine / Tom Quince / Andrew Birch didn’t actually do much night managing.
January 7, 2026 at 9:51 AM
I’m re-watching The Night Manager Series 1 in preparation for Series 2 coming out, and am realising that Jonathan Pine / Tom Quince / Andrew Birch didn’t actually do much night managing.
Mercer Bay Loop - one of my all time favourite walks but absolutely heaving with people this morning. Everyone taking advantage of a bit of sunshine this morning!
January 3, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Mercer Bay Loop - one of my all time favourite walks but absolutely heaving with people this morning. Everyone taking advantage of a bit of sunshine this morning!
Whoopsy - bit windy in Tamaki Makaurau today.
December 29, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Whoopsy - bit windy in Tamaki Makaurau today.
Christmas with the Christchurch whānau and a Boxing Day walk in the Port Hills
December 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Christmas with the Christchurch whānau and a Boxing Day walk in the Port Hills
"Since they are Canadian, I would not rule out treachery" kinda sums up 2025.
Being Canadian means we are treacherous because we made an incompetent hater look "silly."
In case you missed it, please watch the CBS documentary.
Here is the link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jieh...
Btw... waiting for another Christmas threat from Trump.
He's losing it.
In case you missed it, please watch the CBS documentary.
Here is the link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jieh...
Btw... waiting for another Christmas threat from Trump.
He's losing it.
December 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
"Since they are Canadian, I would not rule out treachery" kinda sums up 2025.
Mr 18, over desert tonight, said his friends think it’s strange that we sit down as a family to have dinner together every night. But also how much he appreciates it. Is no one doing this anymore? It’s been something important to our little family unit and I’m so glad we still do it.
December 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Mr 18, over desert tonight, said his friends think it’s strange that we sit down as a family to have dinner together every night. But also how much he appreciates it. Is no one doing this anymore? It’s been something important to our little family unit and I’m so glad we still do it.
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Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
November 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
Made it to Parakiore, the new pools in Christchurch - amazing facility and great value for money, but a wee bit of advice: you need to book the slides in advance! Boys loved the drop slide. I loved having a whole lane and most of a pool to myself for an hour. 🏊🏼♀️
Meri Kirihimete! 🎅 🎄
Meri Kirihimete! 🎅 🎄
December 24, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Made it to Parakiore, the new pools in Christchurch - amazing facility and great value for money, but a wee bit of advice: you need to book the slides in advance! Boys loved the drop slide. I loved having a whole lane and most of a pool to myself for an hour. 🏊🏼♀️
Meri Kirihimete! 🎅 🎄
Meri Kirihimete! 🎅 🎄
Touring Lyttelton and Sumner Beach with my boys today #ChristchurchChristmas
December 23, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Touring Lyttelton and Sumner Beach with my boys today #ChristchurchChristmas
I am irrationally excited about going along to this in Auckland. #PoliticsNerd
Do we start a petition to kidnap them and keep them in NZ now, or after the holidays?
Do we start a petition to kidnap them and keep them in NZ now, or after the holidays?
Big news! We’re bringing Pod Save America LIVE to New Zealand and Australia. Join Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor & Dan Pfeiffer for the 2026 Pod Save America: Hopefully Just Visiting tour.
Go to crooked.com/events & use the code PSADOWNUNDER to get pre-sale tickets RIGHT NOW.
Go to crooked.com/events & use the code PSADOWNUNDER to get pre-sale tickets RIGHT NOW.
December 9, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I am irrationally excited about going along to this in Auckland. #PoliticsNerd
Do we start a petition to kidnap them and keep them in NZ now, or after the holidays?
Do we start a petition to kidnap them and keep them in NZ now, or after the holidays?
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Resolved: Best *food* foursome is Group G
December 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Resolved: Best *food* foursome is Group G
Graduation Day for Mr 18 from first year certificate programme at AdventureWorks. What a year these kids have had: finding their tribe, learning about the outdoors, about adventuring safely, about themselves. With the upper half of the North Island as their playground. Outdoor Ed’s important.
December 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Graduation Day for Mr 18 from first year certificate programme at AdventureWorks. What a year these kids have had: finding their tribe, learning about the outdoors, about adventuring safely, about themselves. With the upper half of the North Island as their playground. Outdoor Ed’s important.
I am listening to the audiobook of Mike McRoberts “Speaking My Language / Te Kōrero i Tōku Reo” and I feel so privileged to be in Aotearoa at a time when so many stories are being proudly shared about rediscovering indigenous language and culture. Kia kaha te reo Māori.
November 30, 2025 at 4:45 AM
I am listening to the audiobook of Mike McRoberts “Speaking My Language / Te Kōrero i Tōku Reo” and I feel so privileged to be in Aotearoa at a time when so many stories are being proudly shared about rediscovering indigenous language and culture. Kia kaha te reo Māori.
It’s wild that the tradition of singing anthems before sports matches started with a Wales v NZ rugby match in 1905, as the Welsh wanted to drown out the haka.
The haka is a longer and more established tradition than pre-game national anthems. 🤯 No more moaning that the AB’s should stop doing it.
The haka is a longer and more established tradition than pre-game national anthems. 🤯 No more moaning that the AB’s should stop doing it.
November 24, 2025 at 6:58 AM
It’s wild that the tradition of singing anthems before sports matches started with a Wales v NZ rugby match in 1905, as the Welsh wanted to drown out the haka.
The haka is a longer and more established tradition than pre-game national anthems. 🤯 No more moaning that the AB’s should stop doing it.
The haka is a longer and more established tradition than pre-game national anthems. 🤯 No more moaning that the AB’s should stop doing it.
Was baseball always this nerve wracking? I don’t think I’ve watched a MLB game in over 20 years.
November 2, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Was baseball always this nerve wracking? I don’t think I’ve watched a MLB game in over 20 years.
Americans didn’t overthrow their monarchy, they monetised it.
Well said @todmaffin.com
Well said @todmaffin.com
On the eve of the “No Kings” protests, a reflection on the one King who does nothing. And the 20 American kings who own everything.
October 19, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Americans didn’t overthrow their monarchy, they monetised it.
Well said @todmaffin.com
Well said @todmaffin.com
My 15 year old son enjoys baking and I am NOT complaining.
October 19, 2025 at 3:56 AM
My 15 year old son enjoys baking and I am NOT complaining.
I suggested to my 18 year old son, who is studying adventure tourism, to have a think about moving to Queenstown for the summer to find work.
His response?
“If I’m going to leave home, I might as well go to Canada.”
#nzpol
His response?
“If I’m going to leave home, I might as well go to Canada.”
#nzpol
October 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
I suggested to my 18 year old son, who is studying adventure tourism, to have a think about moving to Queenstown for the summer to find work.
His response?
“If I’m going to leave home, I might as well go to Canada.”
#nzpol
His response?
“If I’m going to leave home, I might as well go to Canada.”
#nzpol
The American government thinks islands can just float. 🤦🏼♀️ Whole new levels of stupid.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/26/p...
www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/26/p...
Pacific Islands will 'rise and fall' due to sea level rise - Trump official
Logan Church spoke with Trump’s energy secretary, who said we should stop being so worried about climate change. Then he met a Prime Minister whose nation is being swallowed by the sea.
www.1news.co.nz
September 26, 2025 at 6:15 AM
The American government thinks islands can just float. 🤦🏼♀️ Whole new levels of stupid.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/26/p...
www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/26/p...
How could you not love this bird? So much personality. So much eyebrow. #boty #Birdoftheyear #Rockhopper
Just vote.
Just vote.
September 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
How could you not love this bird? So much personality. So much eyebrow. #boty #Birdoftheyear #Rockhopper
Just vote.
Just vote.