Allanah
@allanah.bsky.social
An optimist on a good day.
💚 Science and impact comms, whanau, running, food, dance, books.
She/her. Tangata tiriti. 🇳🇿
www.sharedscience.nz
💚 Science and impact comms, whanau, running, food, dance, books.
She/her. Tangata tiriti. 🇳🇿
www.sharedscience.nz
One teenager is upstairs 'playing' (I can almost call it playing) Fairytale of New York on a tin whistle.
At least the other teenager is probably not still asleep.
At least the other teenager is probably not still asleep.
December 22, 2025 at 10:39 PM
One teenager is upstairs 'playing' (I can almost call it playing) Fairytale of New York on a tin whistle.
At least the other teenager is probably not still asleep.
At least the other teenager is probably not still asleep.
PSA This is the Christmas album you need this year.
No Mariah, no Kelly, no Rocking Around the Christmas Tree. Just Christmas songs the way you want them. In that voice.
Thanks to my 17yo (Spotify Wrapped age 81) for the recce.
No Mariah, no Kelly, no Rocking Around the Christmas Tree. Just Christmas songs the way you want them. In that voice.
Thanks to my 17yo (Spotify Wrapped age 81) for the recce.
December 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
PSA This is the Christmas album you need this year.
No Mariah, no Kelly, no Rocking Around the Christmas Tree. Just Christmas songs the way you want them. In that voice.
Thanks to my 17yo (Spotify Wrapped age 81) for the recce.
No Mariah, no Kelly, no Rocking Around the Christmas Tree. Just Christmas songs the way you want them. In that voice.
Thanks to my 17yo (Spotify Wrapped age 81) for the recce.
That was some storm, Canterbury (woe the vege gardeb. Woe, woe).
December 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM
That was some storm, Canterbury (woe the vege gardeb. Woe, woe).
In an absolute triumph of willpower, we have had Makana Macadamia Butter Toffee Crunch in the house for two days and I have not eaten it.
I mean, it's wrapped up to give someone for Christmas, but paper has limited value as a deterrent.
I mean, it's wrapped up to give someone for Christmas, but paper has limited value as a deterrent.
December 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
In an absolute triumph of willpower, we have had Makana Macadamia Butter Toffee Crunch in the house for two days and I have not eaten it.
I mean, it's wrapped up to give someone for Christmas, but paper has limited value as a deterrent.
I mean, it's wrapped up to give someone for Christmas, but paper has limited value as a deterrent.
It's an Astreiant revival! The first book was published in 1995. They were hard to get hold of for a while, so this is exciting!
If you like your fantasy with some crime solving mystery, a matriarchal society, super decent MCs and a world bending towards justice, this is for you.
If you like your fantasy with some crime solving mystery, a matriarchal society, super decent MCs and a world bending towards justice, this is for you.
#Booksky We’re releasing an omnibus tomorrow 12/15! Get all 6 Astreiant books by Melissa Scott and Lisa A. Barnett in one glorious ebook edition. Astreiant is also eligible for the Best Series Hugo this year! queenofswordspress.com/product/comp...
December 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
It's an Astreiant revival! The first book was published in 1995. They were hard to get hold of for a while, so this is exciting!
If you like your fantasy with some crime solving mystery, a matriarchal society, super decent MCs and a world bending towards justice, this is for you.
If you like your fantasy with some crime solving mystery, a matriarchal society, super decent MCs and a world bending towards justice, this is for you.
Bonus side benefit from joining/watching #SecretSantaNZ: many new people to follow!
Nothing like knowing who joins in sending random thoughtful gifts to strangers to find your tribe. (Who knew there were so many crafty, book loving, politics geeks in AoNZ anyway?!)
Nothing like knowing who joins in sending random thoughtful gifts to strangers to find your tribe. (Who knew there were so many crafty, book loving, politics geeks in AoNZ anyway?!)
December 17, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Bonus side benefit from joining/watching #SecretSantaNZ: many new people to follow!
Nothing like knowing who joins in sending random thoughtful gifts to strangers to find your tribe. (Who knew there were so many crafty, book loving, politics geeks in AoNZ anyway?!)
Nothing like knowing who joins in sending random thoughtful gifts to strangers to find your tribe. (Who knew there were so many crafty, book loving, politics geeks in AoNZ anyway?!)
Wow #SecretSantaAoNZ ! I am blown away by the time and thought put into this! Thank you so much!
I mentioned learning to knit and look at this! A personalised guide with hints and a video to learning. Unbelievable. ❤️❤️❤️
Plus choc, socks, and very pretty earrings. #spoilt
I mentioned learning to knit and look at this! A personalised guide with hints and a video to learning. Unbelievable. ❤️❤️❤️
Plus choc, socks, and very pretty earrings. #spoilt
December 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Wow #SecretSantaAoNZ ! I am blown away by the time and thought put into this! Thank you so much!
I mentioned learning to knit and look at this! A personalised guide with hints and a video to learning. Unbelievable. ❤️❤️❤️
Plus choc, socks, and very pretty earrings. #spoilt
I mentioned learning to knit and look at this! A personalised guide with hints and a video to learning. Unbelievable. ❤️❤️❤️
Plus choc, socks, and very pretty earrings. #spoilt
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It’s #SecretSantaAoNZ opening day today! If you don’t know, here in Aotearoa New Zealand some lovey peeps organise a country-wide secret Santa over Bluesky/Mastadon with people buying/making gifts for people they don’t know. Follow the feed today if you need reminding how awesome social media can be
December 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It’s #SecretSantaAoNZ opening day today! If you don’t know, here in Aotearoa New Zealand some lovey peeps organise a country-wide secret Santa over Bluesky/Mastadon with people buying/making gifts for people they don’t know. Follow the feed today if you need reminding how awesome social media can be
I have had kind of a rough day. My lovely Aunty who has been living with bowel cancer was admitted to hospice. And then I came home to kindness from a stranger, and I'm still sad, but reminded too that there is hope and light and good things in the world. Thank you Secret Santa. 🥰 #SecretSantaAoNZ
December 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I have had kind of a rough day. My lovely Aunty who has been living with bowel cancer was admitted to hospice. And then I came home to kindness from a stranger, and I'm still sad, but reminded too that there is hope and light and good things in the world. Thank you Secret Santa. 🥰 #SecretSantaAoNZ
My Wrapped age: 34, my 50+ partner's: 35, my 16 and 17 year old kids? 78 and 80.
Is this algorithm failure, a brilliant way to get people taking, or our family is weird?
In related news, Ella Fitzgerald's wishing you a swinging Christmas is the album du jour, thanks teen 1.
Is this algorithm failure, a brilliant way to get people taking, or our family is weird?
In related news, Ella Fitzgerald's wishing you a swinging Christmas is the album du jour, thanks teen 1.
December 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
My Wrapped age: 34, my 50+ partner's: 35, my 16 and 17 year old kids? 78 and 80.
Is this algorithm failure, a brilliant way to get people taking, or our family is weird?
In related news, Ella Fitzgerald's wishing you a swinging Christmas is the album du jour, thanks teen 1.
Is this algorithm failure, a brilliant way to get people taking, or our family is weird?
In related news, Ella Fitzgerald's wishing you a swinging Christmas is the album du jour, thanks teen 1.
Does your boyfriend showing you a video of UK football fans belting it out a capella count? Asking for a friend #whamageddon
December 6, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Does your boyfriend showing you a video of UK football fans belting it out a capella count? Asking for a friend #whamageddon
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Important for those here who aren't on Twitter. Some very important, and interesting questions to consider. | The New Zealand MFAT’s seeking public views on next Strategic Foreign Policy Assessment. Complete the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/J7J8P9V #nzpol
December 3, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Important for those here who aren't on Twitter. Some very important, and interesting questions to consider. | The New Zealand MFAT’s seeking public views on next Strategic Foreign Policy Assessment. Complete the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/J7J8P9V #nzpol
Science communication people: the last SCANZ networking event for 2025 is tomorrow night (tonight in Nelson). Otautahi friends, there will be chat, excellent pizza, and perhaps another round of #scicomm bingo at Space Academy from 5.30. All welcome, incl non-members.
www.scanz.co.nz/events/2024/...
www.scanz.co.nz/events/2024/...
National Networking Night: Hakihea — SCANZ - Science Communicators Association of New Zealand
Karahuihui mai! Another chance to meet other science communicators in your region!
www.scanz.co.nz
December 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Science communication people: the last SCANZ networking event for 2025 is tomorrow night (tonight in Nelson). Otautahi friends, there will be chat, excellent pizza, and perhaps another round of #scicomm bingo at Space Academy from 5.30. All welcome, incl non-members.
www.scanz.co.nz/events/2024/...
www.scanz.co.nz/events/2024/...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Not even half way, what was I thinking? It will be fine. So fine.
100% of the way through the handcrafted part of my #SecretSantaAONZ gift and if I do any more, this thing is never getting out the door, so I'm calling it done.
Now to find a box to pack everything into...
Now to find a box to pack everything into...
December 2, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Not even half way, what was I thinking? It will be fine. So fine.
This is interesting. On my teenagers Christmas wish list: a digicam, and a camcorder. They want the vintage vibe in their photos/videos.
It feels like a longing for authenticity.
It feels like a longing for authenticity.
November 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This is interesting. On my teenagers Christmas wish list: a digicam, and a camcorder. They want the vintage vibe in their photos/videos.
It feels like a longing for authenticity.
It feels like a longing for authenticity.
It's got to be on purpose, right? Except it's Spotlight...
(That pearl. Nearly, nearly...).
This is not a #SecretSantaAoNZ hint!!
(That pearl. Nearly, nearly...).
This is not a #SecretSantaAoNZ hint!!
November 26, 2025 at 5:27 AM
It's got to be on purpose, right? Except it's Spotlight...
(That pearl. Nearly, nearly...).
This is not a #SecretSantaAoNZ hint!!
(That pearl. Nearly, nearly...).
This is not a #SecretSantaAoNZ hint!!
This is my favourite animal, begging pats. How could she not be? I mean, look at that face.
Meanwhile, in mythical creatures, have you heard of the Fear Gorta, the Man of Hunger? A phantom in the shape of man. Emaciated, blue with cold. All elbows and torn clothing. #SecretSantaAoNZ🧵
Meanwhile, in mythical creatures, have you heard of the Fear Gorta, the Man of Hunger? A phantom in the shape of man. Emaciated, blue with cold. All elbows and torn clothing. #SecretSantaAoNZ🧵
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
This is my favourite animal, begging pats. How could she not be? I mean, look at that face.
Meanwhile, in mythical creatures, have you heard of the Fear Gorta, the Man of Hunger? A phantom in the shape of man. Emaciated, blue with cold. All elbows and torn clothing. #SecretSantaAoNZ🧵
Meanwhile, in mythical creatures, have you heard of the Fear Gorta, the Man of Hunger? A phantom in the shape of man. Emaciated, blue with cold. All elbows and torn clothing. #SecretSantaAoNZ🧵
Some people apparently keep china in the sideboard. 🤷♀️ #SecretSantaAoNZ.
November 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Some people apparently keep china in the sideboard. 🤷♀️ #SecretSantaAoNZ.
Better yet, normalise not making alcoholic options your opening offer?
What can I get you to drink? We have....
What can I get you to drink? We have....
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
November 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Better yet, normalise not making alcoholic options your opening offer?
What can I get you to drink? We have....
What can I get you to drink? We have....
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Anyone in the #Pukapuka feed miss out and want to play #SecretSantaAoNZ Last chance!
Also my goal to read every day in November has failed miserably. I have been reading Secret Santa posts though. And they have been making me smile. Maybe tomorrow… 📚🇳🇿How are you doing?
Also my goal to read every day in November has failed miserably. I have been reading Secret Santa posts though. And they have been making me smile. Maybe tomorrow… 📚🇳🇿How are you doing?
This is your very very very last chance to get in on #SecretSantaAoNZ in 2025.
Due to a series of unfortunate/or perhaps fortunate circumstances you can still join in IF YOU:
- message an elf by midnight & include your address
- do hint posts/get to know you posts by midnight
- use the hashtag
Due to a series of unfortunate/or perhaps fortunate circumstances you can still join in IF YOU:
- message an elf by midnight & include your address
- do hint posts/get to know you posts by midnight
- use the hashtag
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November 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Anyone in the #Pukapuka feed miss out and want to play #SecretSantaAoNZ Last chance!
Also my goal to read every day in November has failed miserably. I have been reading Secret Santa posts though. And they have been making me smile. Maybe tomorrow… 📚🇳🇿How are you doing?
Also my goal to read every day in November has failed miserably. I have been reading Secret Santa posts though. And they have been making me smile. Maybe tomorrow… 📚🇳🇿How are you doing?
Reposted by Allanah
This, by @giacgrassi.bsky.social, remains one of the simplest and best climate visuals
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This, by @giacgrassi.bsky.social, remains one of the simplest and best climate visuals
I've had a Secret Santa nudge and having written some hints, have concluded that there is no disguising my essential boring middle-aged Pakeha mum-ness. On the bright side, I'm so enamored of the very existence of #SecretSantaAoNZ that you can't go wrong. I will be charmed and delighted.🧵 1/5
November 23, 2025 at 9:24 AM
I've had a Secret Santa nudge and having written some hints, have concluded that there is no disguising my essential boring middle-aged Pakeha mum-ness. On the bright side, I'm so enamored of the very existence of #SecretSantaAoNZ that you can't go wrong. I will be charmed and delighted.🧵 1/5
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Randomly liking 3 month old posts to make people think I'm their Santa #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 20, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Randomly liking 3 month old posts to make people think I'm their Santa #SecretSantaAoNZ
No allergies, some synthetic scents can be headache inducing.
Don't get me started on things I don't enjoy and can't tolerate! I'm pretty confident that #SecretSantaAoNZ peeps won't be gift wrapping bigotry or hate this or any year so no worries there 😉 ❤️
Don't get me started on things I don't enjoy and can't tolerate! I'm pretty confident that #SecretSantaAoNZ peeps won't be gift wrapping bigotry or hate this or any year so no worries there 😉 ❤️
Today's #SecretSantaAoNZ question is a pretty important one.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
November 20, 2025 at 1:22 AM
No allergies, some synthetic scents can be headache inducing.
Don't get me started on things I don't enjoy and can't tolerate! I'm pretty confident that #SecretSantaAoNZ peeps won't be gift wrapping bigotry or hate this or any year so no worries there 😉 ❤️
Don't get me started on things I don't enjoy and can't tolerate! I'm pretty confident that #SecretSantaAoNZ peeps won't be gift wrapping bigotry or hate this or any year so no worries there 😉 ❤️