Steph Matuku
@stephm1.bsky.social
Māori, Mum, 'Decent writer'
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I write books and tv. Should get a proper job but I like working in my pj's.
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My YA novel 'Migration' is out now! It's a Storylines Notable book, NZ Booklovers winner, and NZCYA finalist🏆💕
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I write books and tv. Should get a proper job but I like working in my pj's.
she/her/ia
My YA novel 'Migration' is out now! It's a Storylines Notable book, NZ Booklovers winner, and NZCYA finalist🏆💕
I was waiting in line for PB Tech to open and this older Māori man walked past and said to me, 'is this the line to leave New Zealand?' 😭
a man in a suit and tie is crying and saying `` i 'm fine , it 's fine `` .
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November 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I was waiting in line for PB Tech to open and this older Māori man walked past and said to me, 'is this the line to leave New Zealand?' 😭
The kid next door just got a recorder 😬
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November 26, 2025 at 3:28 AM
The kid next door just got a recorder 😬
Just discovered my kid has been eating Milo* sandwiches.
*not really Milo, the cheaper Pam's Choca version.
*not really Milo, the cheaper Pam's Choca version.
November 22, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Just discovered my kid has been eating Milo* sandwiches.
*not really Milo, the cheaper Pam's Choca version.
*not really Milo, the cheaper Pam's Choca version.
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Meets Zohran on Friday, dressing like an East Village poet who wrote something called "A Fairest Autumn" by Saturday.
November 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Meets Zohran on Friday, dressing like an East Village poet who wrote something called "A Fairest Autumn" by Saturday.
Managed to halve the weekly grocery bill today! The secret is air. Just load up your trolley with lots and lots of air. Better living, everyone!
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November 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Managed to halve the weekly grocery bill today! The secret is air. Just load up your trolley with lots and lots of air. Better living, everyone!
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Dublin Literary Award nominated titles are out!
Kia ora to the writers from Aotearoa New Zealand on this list:
📗1985 by Dominic Hoey
📕Delirious by Damien Wilkins
📘Kataraina by Becky Manawatu
and - our pick - 📙The Mires by Tina Makereti.
dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#Booksky #ReadNZ ^DR
Kia ora to the writers from Aotearoa New Zealand on this list:
📗1985 by Dominic Hoey
📕Delirious by Damien Wilkins
📘Kataraina by Becky Manawatu
and - our pick - 📙The Mires by Tina Makereti.
dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#Booksky #ReadNZ ^DR
November 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Dublin Literary Award nominated titles are out!
Kia ora to the writers from Aotearoa New Zealand on this list:
📗1985 by Dominic Hoey
📕Delirious by Damien Wilkins
📘Kataraina by Becky Manawatu
and - our pick - 📙The Mires by Tina Makereti.
dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#Booksky #ReadNZ ^DR
Kia ora to the writers from Aotearoa New Zealand on this list:
📗1985 by Dominic Hoey
📕Delirious by Damien Wilkins
📘Kataraina by Becky Manawatu
and - our pick - 📙The Mires by Tina Makereti.
dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#Booksky #ReadNZ ^DR
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I'm editing an anthology about unlikable characters and seeking work from younger writers, 15-21. If you know of one such writer who might want to submit their work for consideration, please share this call for submissions: audacity.substack.com/p/acquired-t...
Acquired Tastes: A Call for Submissions
For younger writers, ages 15-21
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November 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I'm editing an anthology about unlikable characters and seeking work from younger writers, 15-21. If you know of one such writer who might want to submit their work for consideration, please share this call for submissions: audacity.substack.com/p/acquired-t...
I had a covid vaccine today. I get topped up every six months. I just like free stuff 🤷
November 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM
I had a covid vaccine today. I get topped up every six months. I just like free stuff 🤷
Oh my GOD, turn off your car alarm, you MONSTER
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Oh my GOD, turn off your car alarm, you MONSTER
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It's my kid's birthday so I bought myself an onyx ring to celebrate my awesome mum-ness. Presents for everyone!
November 14, 2025 at 6:34 AM
It's my kid's birthday so I bought myself an onyx ring to celebrate my awesome mum-ness. Presents for everyone!
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This Waitrose ad is better than the majority of movies I've seen this year.
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Keira Knightley stars in Waitrose’s Christmas ‘mini romcom’ ad
YouTube video by Daily Record
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November 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
This Waitrose ad is better than the majority of movies I've seen this year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sOy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sOy...
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This is a good read! A place and time (1860, Taranaki) I was glad to know more about.
November 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
This is a good read! A place and time (1860, Taranaki) I was glad to know more about.
'Gavin and Stacey' is my traditional lead-up to Xmas binge watch, but TVNZ is taking it off air in 20 days which is far too soon, which means Xmas is already RUINED.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:19 AM
'Gavin and Stacey' is my traditional lead-up to Xmas binge watch, but TVNZ is taking it off air in 20 days which is far too soon, which means Xmas is already RUINED.
Bang bang bang bang bang
November 5, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Bang bang bang bang bang
Fireworks would be awesome if they were silent. Someone should do something about that.
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November 1, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Fireworks would be awesome if they were silent. Someone should do something about that.
ANZ banking app is down 😭😭 how will I count my nothing
October 29, 2025 at 4:46 AM
ANZ banking app is down 😭😭 how will I count my nothing
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I have a very bad feeling about this...
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I have a very bad feeling about this...
My kid had the flu vaccine but still managed to get the flu, because of course he did
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October 28, 2025 at 1:41 AM
My kid had the flu vaccine but still managed to get the flu, because of course he did
I have a 272 day Duolingo streak and I'm very proud
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October 27, 2025 at 5:17 AM
I have a 272 day Duolingo streak and I'm very proud
I found a week's grocery receipt from 2018 and it was $137. Now crying in $250+ 😭
October 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I found a week's grocery receipt from 2018 and it was $137. Now crying in $250+ 😭
PB Tech is having a live Samsung sale right now and the phone I have been adoring has $500 off 😱
October 21, 2025 at 6:52 AM
PB Tech is having a live Samsung sale right now and the phone I have been adoring has $500 off 😱
My Samsung S10 phone is getting super laggy. I've had it for six years and might be due for an upgrade! Its been a very good phone though.
October 16, 2025 at 7:35 AM
My Samsung S10 phone is getting super laggy. I've had it for six years and might be due for an upgrade! Its been a very good phone though.