James Gardner
@jegcomposer.bsky.social
Grateful Immigrant and Manuhiri | Composer | EMS Researcher | an "individual with diverse but intertwined competencies”
Based near Tītīrangi, Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa.
gardnercomposer.com
Based near Tītīrangi, Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa.
gardnercomposer.com
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James Gardner
@jegcomposer.bsky.social
· Nov 28
Peter Zinovieff and Electronic Music Studios
YouTube video by Computer Arts Society
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Those of you interested in the history of electronic music may enjoy the talk I gave to the Computer Arts Society last week on Peter Zinovieff’s early work (among other things). It can be seen in all its rambling unedited glory here:
youtu.be/u6P72zPZpUo
youtu.be/u6P72zPZpUo
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Today’s welcome arrival, courtesy of Hard To Find Bookshop, Ōtepoti
November 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Today’s welcome arrival, courtesy of Hard To Find Bookshop, Ōtepoti
“Just like plastic processed in a recycling plant, Jones’ insults slowly degrade and leach from their original form as they navigate his neural pathways.” Nice work from @haydendonnell.bsky.social
‘Demonic eggbeater’: Shane Jones has a normal one on RNZ
The hot air produced by our minister for resources this morning could’ve solved our energy crisis.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 3:18 AM
“Just like plastic processed in a recycling plant, Jones’ insults slowly degrade and leach from their original form as they navigate his neural pathways.” Nice work from @haydendonnell.bsky.social
Today’s welcome arrival, courtesy of Hard To Find Bookshop, Ōtepoti
November 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Today’s welcome arrival, courtesy of Hard To Find Bookshop, Ōtepoti
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NZ has had two major reforms of subnational government so far: 1876 and 1989
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced
The government says it is not a power grab, but about "making local government fit for purpose".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
NZ has had two major reforms of subnational government so far: 1876 and 1989
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
As the guy who literally wrote a book on the demise of that first system, *and* as someone who generally supports more unitary authorities, my considered opinion is that this proposal is completely insane
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I wrote this about NZ's last specialist classical music store. It made me sad.
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM
I wrote this about NZ's last specialist classical music store. It made me sad.
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This is a power grab. Shane Jones wants to reduce any hurdles - such as regional councils rejecting resource consents - to mining.
Don't let them take our democratic rights away without any opposition.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Don't let them take our democratic rights away without any opposition.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
‘Major shake up’: Regional councils believed to be on the chopping block
Regional councillors are expecting a major announcement about the future for regional councils.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
This is a power grab. Shane Jones wants to reduce any hurdles - such as regional councils rejecting resource consents - to mining.
Don't let them take our democratic rights away without any opposition.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Don't let them take our democratic rights away without any opposition.
#nzpol
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
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Finally, after the persistent problems with logistics that have beset my book since publication, I understand that copies are now in the country. The kind people at Blackwell's have been monitoring the situation for me. May I recommend you buy from them? blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/produ…
November 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Finally, after the persistent problems with logistics that have beset my book since publication, I understand that copies are now in the country. The kind people at Blackwell's have been monitoring the situation for me. May I recommend you buy from them? blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/produ…
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Meanwhile, govt corruption continues to be uncovered.
Kudos to Kirsty Johnston, RNZ's investigative journo.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Kudos to Kirsty Johnston, RNZ's investigative journo.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules
A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the industry's wishlist, including giving it access to draft laws.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Meanwhile, govt corruption continues to be uncovered.
Kudos to Kirsty Johnston, RNZ's investigative journo.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Kudos to Kirsty Johnston, RNZ's investigative journo.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
More critical investigations into this government’s despicable behaviour, from @kirstyjohnston.bsky.social and colleagues:
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules
A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the oil and gas industry's wishlist.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
More critical investigations into this government’s despicable behaviour, from @kirstyjohnston.bsky.social and colleagues:
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Friends, I am looking for someone to help with management work and/or general admin tasks, flexible occasional basis. Can you recommend someone you’ve worked with? Good if experienced with new music but not essential. Thank you.
November 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Friends, I am looking for someone to help with management work and/or general admin tasks, flexible occasional basis. Can you recommend someone you’ve worked with? Good if experienced with new music but not essential. Thank you.
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today the NZ climate minister implied because we signed up to transition away from fossil fuel agreement back in 2023 we didn’t need to join the 83 countries including the UK, Ireland, and the Pacific wanting to put this into action at cop 30 -leaving NZ on the side of oil states blocking action
November 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
today the NZ climate minister implied because we signed up to transition away from fossil fuel agreement back in 2023 we didn’t need to join the 83 countries including the UK, Ireland, and the Pacific wanting to put this into action at cop 30 -leaving NZ on the side of oil states blocking action
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Today’s welcome arrival
November 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Today’s welcome arrival
Today’s welcome arrival
November 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Today’s welcome arrival
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“This Government’s decisions - in a shockingly apparent and unapologetic way - are focused entirely on short-term gain and greed. And the result is an economy in tatters and an environment in grave danger.” #nzpol www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Why my business collapsed - and the myth about plant-based food
OPINION: The hardest part honestly hasn’t been the headlines, or the armchair analysts, or the carnivorous trolls eager for a schadenfreude snack.
www.thepress.co.nz
November 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
“This Government’s decisions - in a shockingly apparent and unapologetic way - are focused entirely on short-term gain and greed. And the result is an economy in tatters and an environment in grave danger.” #nzpol www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Good op-shop find for $1… Magnificent reverb (Salzburg Cathedral) on this!
November 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Good op-shop find for $1… Magnificent reverb (Salzburg Cathedral) on this!
Interesting to see what washes up on the beach…
November 23, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Interesting to see what washes up on the beach…
Not a bad evening on Friday at Ōhiwa…
November 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Not a bad evening on Friday at Ōhiwa…
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I barely know how to express how sad and angry I am at the politicisation of essential healthcare for trans kids.
Just - this election can’t come soon enough. And when it does, we need to fight as if lives depend on it - because for some, that’s the literal truth.
#nzpol 🏳️⚧️
Just - this election can’t come soon enough. And when it does, we need to fight as if lives depend on it - because for some, that’s the literal truth.
#nzpol 🏳️⚧️
November 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I barely know how to express how sad and angry I am at the politicisation of essential healthcare for trans kids.
Just - this election can’t come soon enough. And when it does, we need to fight as if lives depend on it - because for some, that’s the literal truth.
#nzpol 🏳️⚧️
Just - this election can’t come soon enough. And when it does, we need to fight as if lives depend on it - because for some, that’s the literal truth.
#nzpol 🏳️⚧️
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From lauded global leaders to the Dirty Ashtray Award.
Our National-led coalition government in one sentence.
#nzpol
Our National-led coalition government in one sentence.
#nzpol
Government's appalling track record in health just got international recognition. NZ delegation at the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control meeting in Geneva received the Dirty Ashtray award. www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroo...
Global meeting awards Aotearoa New Zealand ‘Dirty Ashtray’ award
Last night’s award of a ‘Dirty Ashtray’, a civil society award, to the New Zealand Government shows Aotearoa is now attracting international attention for all the wrong reasons, tobacco control resear...
www.otago.ac.nz
November 19, 2025 at 12:26 AM
From lauded global leaders to the Dirty Ashtray Award.
Our National-led coalition government in one sentence.
#nzpol
Our National-led coalition government in one sentence.
#nzpol
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For those of you outside Ao/NZ who still think the country is “clean and green”, this report by @kirstyjohnston.bsky.social on its idiotic government policy will set you straight.
“Not only is imported gas expensive, it is also bad for the climate, and leaves us dependent on volatile global markets”
“Not only is imported gas expensive, it is also bad for the climate, and leaves us dependent on volatile global markets”
The fuel of ‘last resort’: How imported gas became New Zealand’s first choice
It's expensive, vulnerable to price shocks and terrible for the planet. So why are we importing gas?
www.rnz.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
For those of you outside Ao/NZ who still think the country is “clean and green”, this report by @kirstyjohnston.bsky.social on its idiotic government policy will set you straight.
“Not only is imported gas expensive, it is also bad for the climate, and leaves us dependent on volatile global markets”
“Not only is imported gas expensive, it is also bad for the climate, and leaves us dependent on volatile global markets”
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It seems like a pretty cynical position for the NZ government to be arguing for others to step up climate ambition at #COP30, while sitting on this decision to set its own targets weakly and against expert advice. /ends.
November 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
It seems like a pretty cynical position for the NZ government to be arguing for others to step up climate ambition at #COP30, while sitting on this decision to set its own targets weakly and against expert advice. /ends.
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I looked into importing gas (LNG) as a solution to our energy woes, and almost no one except the domestic gas industry thinks it’s a good idea.
So why why is a “last-resort” fuel suddenly the centrepiece of our energy plan?
🔗 www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
So why why is a “last-resort” fuel suddenly the centrepiece of our energy plan?
🔗 www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
The fuel of ‘last resort’: How imported gas became New Zealand’s first choice
It's expensive, vulnerable to price shocks and terrible for the planet. So why are we importing gas?
www.rnz.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I looked into importing gas (LNG) as a solution to our energy woes, and almost no one except the domestic gas industry thinks it’s a good idea.
So why why is a “last-resort” fuel suddenly the centrepiece of our energy plan?
🔗 www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
So why why is a “last-resort” fuel suddenly the centrepiece of our energy plan?
🔗 www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...