Victoria 💚 🧡
@vebate.bsky.social
Thinking about climate, equity, rainbow/trans rights. Toitū te Tiriti. Mum. She/her. Love a good book, especially NZ fiction. ☕️ Cat person with a dog. Aotearoa. 🍉
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I presented a little research project this week in Aotearoa at the regional classics conference. Here I was testing the idea that Ovid has a distinct style in the way he uses language when writing as a male vs female poetic speaker.
He doesn't.
He doesn't.
February 6, 2026 at 12:19 AM
I presented a little research project this week in Aotearoa at the regional classics conference. Here I was testing the idea that Ovid has a distinct style in the way he uses language when writing as a male vs female poetic speaker.
He doesn't.
He doesn't.
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So, if we have to put Ovidian poems in boxes (like 'male' vs 'female') we are much better, imho, making those boxes about genre. I'm not saying that "identifying as pale elegiac lover" is a useful gender in terms of analysis ...
... but also, honestly, I'm not *not* saying that.
... but also, honestly, I'm not *not* saying that.
February 6, 2026 at 12:19 AM
So, if we have to put Ovidian poems in boxes (like 'male' vs 'female') we are much better, imho, making those boxes about genre. I'm not saying that "identifying as pale elegiac lover" is a useful gender in terms of analysis ...
... but also, honestly, I'm not *not* saying that.
... but also, honestly, I'm not *not* saying that.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:03 PM
For those who play, Benee was Sally at Laneway Auckland.
February 5, 2026 at 5:24 AM
For those who play, Benee was Sally at Laneway Auckland.
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Some pundits genuinely think right wing economic strategies work.
But as Kiwisaver hardship withdrawals double to half a billion %, company liquidations hit records higher than the GFC, and 140,000+ Kiwis leave our shores, it pays to remember - their confidence is unmatched by capability #nzpol
But as Kiwisaver hardship withdrawals double to half a billion %, company liquidations hit records higher than the GFC, and 140,000+ Kiwis leave our shores, it pays to remember - their confidence is unmatched by capability #nzpol
February 3, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Some pundits genuinely think right wing economic strategies work.
But as Kiwisaver hardship withdrawals double to half a billion %, company liquidations hit records higher than the GFC, and 140,000+ Kiwis leave our shores, it pays to remember - their confidence is unmatched by capability #nzpol
But as Kiwisaver hardship withdrawals double to half a billion %, company liquidations hit records higher than the GFC, and 140,000+ Kiwis leave our shores, it pays to remember - their confidence is unmatched by capability #nzpol
This would have been Aotearoa if NACT had kept the clean car discount and set ev RUC's at a decent level.
January 29, 2026 at 12:31 AM
This would have been Aotearoa if NACT had kept the clean car discount and set ev RUC's at a decent level.
Any Tāmaki peeps that are keen to campaign against BvV, let's stay in touch. Once we know who else is standing, we should try and unify behind 1 candidate, that might give us a chance to get rid of her.
January 28, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Any Tāmaki peeps that are keen to campaign against BvV, let's stay in touch. Once we know who else is standing, we should try and unify behind 1 candidate, that might give us a chance to get rid of her.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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Slashing all Marsden grants to social science and humanities another Judith Collins legacy www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Government's Marsden Fund cuts: All humanities, social sciences research funding slashed
Cutting all research funding for the fields is a massive step backwards, critics say.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 28, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Slashing all Marsden grants to social science and humanities another Judith Collins legacy www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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#NZpol
So, Luxon may want the inquiry to be "independent" of the Council there in Tauranga. However, who will be watching them to ensure *that's* actually "independent" of those in a govt already packed not only w/ *climate sceptics*, but *also* those who are derisory of Councils *and* H&S issues.
So, Luxon may want the inquiry to be "independent" of the Council there in Tauranga. However, who will be watching them to ensure *that's* actually "independent" of those in a govt already packed not only w/ *climate sceptics*, but *also* those who are derisory of Councils *and* H&S issues.
January 27, 2026 at 5:09 AM
#NZpol
So, Luxon may want the inquiry to be "independent" of the Council there in Tauranga. However, who will be watching them to ensure *that's* actually "independent" of those in a govt already packed not only w/ *climate sceptics*, but *also* those who are derisory of Councils *and* H&S issues.
So, Luxon may want the inquiry to be "independent" of the Council there in Tauranga. However, who will be watching them to ensure *that's* actually "independent" of those in a govt already packed not only w/ *climate sceptics*, but *also* those who are derisory of Councils *and* H&S issues.
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FSU is trying to undermine a Nursing Council consultation on a new code of conduct; the NC is an independent, self-funding agency that regulates nursing. Instead of submitting to the NC by Feb 16, as per everybody else, the FSU is using the backdoor to complain about the code to the Simeon Brown.
January 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM
FSU is trying to undermine a Nursing Council consultation on a new code of conduct; the NC is an independent, self-funding agency that regulates nursing. Instead of submitting to the NC by Feb 16, as per everybody else, the FSU is using the backdoor to complain about the code to the Simeon Brown.
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You have to read this. Firsthand affidavit from one of the women who was there and recording the video. She talks about how Alex Pretti was directing traffic when she arrived. She watched him be killed in front of her. She's afraid to go home, worried she'll be arrested.
January 25, 2026 at 1:15 AM
You have to read this. Firsthand affidavit from one of the women who was there and recording the video. She talks about how Alex Pretti was directing traffic when she arrived. She watched him be killed in front of her. She's afraid to go home, worried she'll be arrested.
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Van Hollen: "They really think the American people are stupid. I mean, we can all see the video. We saw the video with Renee Good. We saw the video with Alex Pretti. The real domestic terrorists are in the White House right now."
January 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Van Hollen: "They really think the American people are stupid. I mean, we can all see the video. We saw the video with Renee Good. We saw the video with Alex Pretti. The real domestic terrorists are in the White House right now."
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A VA nurse who dedicated his life to helping others, murdered by a man who has dedicated his life to hurting others.
January 25, 2026 at 1:41 AM
A VA nurse who dedicated his life to helping others, murdered by a man who has dedicated his life to hurting others.
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Newly released messages appear to show the Teaching Council Chair seeking help from the Minister of Education about funding for a private teacher training institute before being appointed to the Council’s leadership role.
Alleged conflict of interest messages between Teaching Council Chair and Education minister
The Educational Institute Te Riu Roa and the Council of Deans of Education said the messages show a conflict.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 22, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Newly released messages appear to show the Teaching Council Chair seeking help from the Minister of Education about funding for a private teacher training institute before being appointed to the Council’s leadership role.
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On a purely electoral level if you don't want what's happening in the US to happen here in NZ you actually have to vote as far left as possible. The back and forth between major parties to slowly edge us towards fascism is VERY well established at this point.
March 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
On a purely electoral level if you don't want what's happening in the US to happen here in NZ you actually have to vote as far left as possible. The back and forth between major parties to slowly edge us towards fascism is VERY well established at this point.
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Thank you for telling us you neither serve nor protect. Thank you for saying the quiet part out loud. That was state murder in broad daylight, captured from multiple angles by multiple witnesses, and the people of Minneapolis have eyes.
You support murder.
You support murder.
January 9, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Thank you for telling us you neither serve nor protect. Thank you for saying the quiet part out loud. That was state murder in broad daylight, captured from multiple angles by multiple witnesses, and the people of Minneapolis have eyes.
You support murder.
You support murder.
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Why does this feel like it belongs on an influencers feed more than a sitting PM at the beginning of an election year?
Between this and the amount of advertising National are pumping out, it just highlights how the country is being "managed" by vain, egotistical, entitled, self-centered pricks.
Between this and the amount of advertising National are pumping out, it just highlights how the country is being "managed" by vain, egotistical, entitled, self-centered pricks.
January 10, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Why does this feel like it belongs on an influencers feed more than a sitting PM at the beginning of an election year?
Between this and the amount of advertising National are pumping out, it just highlights how the country is being "managed" by vain, egotistical, entitled, self-centered pricks.
Between this and the amount of advertising National are pumping out, it just highlights how the country is being "managed" by vain, egotistical, entitled, self-centered pricks.
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I’ve just emailed Stuffs editor [email protected] about a follow up on the article of the PM working from about the 3rd of Jan. I suggest the only way we get media doing their job is if they are emailed by lots of people to write a follow up article, oh and ask about the health hack as well.
January 7, 2026 at 3:41 AM
I’ve just emailed Stuffs editor [email protected] about a follow up on the article of the PM working from about the 3rd of Jan. I suggest the only way we get media doing their job is if they are emailed by lots of people to write a follow up article, oh and ask about the health hack as well.
I haven't seen any official communication from the govt, te whatu ora or Manage my health about the likely uses of the stolen health data and how people can protect themselves from potential incoming scams. The best info has been coming from Bluesky. Pathetic response from Brown. #nzpol
January 5, 2026 at 9:47 PM
I haven't seen any official communication from the govt, te whatu ora or Manage my health about the likely uses of the stolen health data and how people can protect themselves from potential incoming scams. The best info has been coming from Bluesky. Pathetic response from Brown. #nzpol
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AoNZ waiting for their Prime Minister to comment on current massive global events.
I guess they dont have the internet or television or phones in Te Puke.
#nzpol
I guess they dont have the internet or television or phones in Te Puke.
#nzpol
a man with a mustache is sitting on a swing in a park
Alt: a man with a mustache is shown in several scenes waiting.
media.tenor.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:54 PM
AoNZ waiting for their Prime Minister to comment on current massive global events.
I guess they dont have the internet or television or phones in Te Puke.
#nzpol
I guess they dont have the internet or television or phones in Te Puke.
#nzpol
Visited by a family of 3 kōtare. We were lucky enough to see dad spot and catch a worm before feeding it to 1 of the 2 kids. 😊
January 4, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Visited by a family of 3 kōtare. We were lucky enough to see dad spot and catch a worm before feeding it to 1 of the 2 kids. 😊