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Dr Bex
@drbex.bsky.social
She/her. Pākehā. Community Psychology. Food insecurity. Mum of 4. Aotearoa.
Just for @dimsie.bsky.social - the restaurant we are at has a whole menu section titled "Hand Helds"
January 24, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Water rising rapidly in Whangamata this afternoon. It's eased off a little, but with continuing rain and the tide coming in could keep flooding.
We are ok and warm and dry - but the roads are out most places so can't go anywhere anytime soon.

#NZ #flooding #RedAlert
January 21, 2026 at 3:43 AM
My brother and SIL had twins!! We are all delighted, and even more so now the twins are out of NICU and doing well at home 💕🤱

It was lovely to have some teeny tiny baby cuddles 🌸 had to believe any of my (now strapping young lads) were ever this tiny 😱😍
January 5, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Merry Christmas 🎉🌸😁

We have a house full of family, have just finished a marvellous Christmas breakfast, the mimosas were a hit, hope you are all having a lovely Christmas morning too 💕🍹
December 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
my 15yo has sent me a link to her powerpoint that outlines what she wants for Christmas, provides links and images, and is just generally very sweet

the kids are gonna be alright
December 3, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Please send this three year old tweet from @coleytangerina.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 1:20 AM
So good to connect in person with
@nickruane.bsky.social (Chair of the Kirk Disability Sector) and Priyanca Radhakrishnan (Labours disability spokesperson).

I think we are all on the same page in wanting wholesale improvement across the board for disabled ppl and families.

#nzpol
November 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Love Blue Sky for connecting with people online - and for how fabulous it is when we do get to meet in person 💕

@ninjakitty.bsky.social @andreablack.bsky.social

So good to meet and chat and plan for a change in government in 2026 💯

#nzpol
November 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Handheld pies for dinner!

Nothing like a big ben mince and cheese pie to keep the children happy and fed and an easy win/night off cooking for me 😊👍🏼

Bonus points for air fryer which does a fantastic job without heating up the kitchen/house
November 26, 2025 at 6:20 AM
My talk is titled "Holding space: Disability, families, and collective hope beyond neoliberalism"

I’ll be joining Carolyn O’Neill, Nic McKenzie, and Hamish Taverner - should be a fabulous couple of hours!
November 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Caffeinated up and ready for Day 2 of the Community Waikato conference ✌🏻😊💕
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Off to the Community Waikato conference today. Looking forward to being able to just turn up and listen and soak - feeling very tired and wrung out this side of the year so is fabulous timing! Also. Conference theme is "navigating the tough times" which is perfect 👌🏼 👍🏼
#nz #nzpol #Waikato
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Hamilton City Council - Submission Party

👉🏼Morrinsville Road Upgrades
👉🏼 Rototuna Town Centre

📆 Tuesday October 28th, 6-7pm
📌 Venue: Te Kete Aronui (Rototuna Library)
Open to: Green members and friends
Bring: Laptop or similar device
October 24, 2025 at 6:07 AM
This is who the anti-cycling lobby are harming when they get nasty about cyclists and cycle lanes.

This kid can't always see cars coming, and needs the balance support of 3 wheels. Cycle lanes give her independence and a way to move safely about the city.

#nzpol #cycling #cyclelanes
October 18, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I've been spending time in Welly this week with my 15yo. Despite all appearances to the contrary, she (and I) are having a lovely time! So good to have some unrushed, one on one time together.
October 17, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Off to Parliament for a Parliamentary Friends of Eye Health Event. Should be fun and a chance to connect with others in the vision space. I'll try not to get too political (chortles endlessly at the thought that this is in any way manageable 🤣)

#nzpol
October 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Was so good to see these two amazing women today 💕 there is much that is going horrendously awfully wrong in our country but knowing I'm not alone in being simultaneously infuriated and determined to make a difference keeps me going 🩷

#nzpol
October 5, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Ghost jobs you say?!!
October 5, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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October 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Today's ridiculous announcement from the National Party penalizing young people and their families had me thinking of this meme again
October 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM
It is hard to take the Disability Strategy seriously when so much is being done to actively prevent culturally competent care, undermine health professionals, and slash much needed digital infrastructure investment:

open.substack.com/pub/drbex/p/...
September 19, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Massive thanks to Parafed Waikato and Whakapapa for organising an adaptive skiing lesson, a great time was had by all ☺️💕

It wasn't something we would have attempted on our own! The support made a huge difference. Very thankful to everyone whose thoughtful consideration made it a successful day ❤️
August 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM