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Jo McFadden
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Just a kiwi geek trying to find her way in the world. She/Her Cis Pākehā Tāmaki Makaurau 🇳🇿🤓🐱 http://instagram.com/jomcfadden/ @jojohmc on Twitter
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Jo McFadden @jojoaotearoa.bsky.social · Apr 20
#Hints #MWSecretSantaAoNZ

Took up crochet during the second lockdown so a patternor yarn wouldbenice. Also ove cats, chocolate and SciFi
jojoaotearoa.bsky.social
Just noticed my #SecretSantaAoNZ gift is coming from where I sent my gift
December 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Reposted by Jo McFadden
number10cat.bsky.social
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree. Ate it.
December 1, 2025 at 8:27 AM
jojoaotearoa.bsky.social
I saw video of a US Dr arguing with a rep at an insurance company that the procedure they declined due to "the hand they lost not being their writing hand so it was not necessary"
slack2thefuture.bsky.social David Slack @slack2thefuture.bsky.social · 1d
For-profit health insurance companies are not in the business of insuring health.

They are in the business of collecting premiums and denying claims.
maddow.bsky.social Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 1d
"Starting Jan. 1, in six states selected to take part in a federal pilot program, traditional Medicare recipients will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered --

private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."

www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
December 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Reposted by Jo McFadden
youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com
cannot begin to tell you how happy I am to have stumbled upon the Paris building shared by metal music fans and the union for metal workers, what a delight
December 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Reposted by Jo McFadden
creativeelc.bsky.social
My cartoon in today's www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

If you type '𝗚𝗼𝘃𝘁 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲' into google you get a whole shit ton of articles - by the current lot.

#Cartoon #NzPol #Caricature #Luxon #Stanford
Cartoon. Title: Groundbreaking Four panels. Luxon is in the first holding a report that says 'IMPORTANT INFO INSIDE'. He says, "Erica... we have official advice on the Treaty in the curriculum..." the next panel has him holding the report up in his hand about to throw it to Erica, "AND... you know what that means!" Third panel: Erica Stanford catches the report and shouts, "I SURE DO CHRIS!" Fourth panel: Erica is standing by a green wheel bin holding the lid open with a whole load of expert reports inside it - "We file it away with all the other expert reports!"
December 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Reposted by Jo McFadden
catbus.phd
I am brimming with holiday spirit
a guillotine made from gingerbread, decorated with white icing snow and icicles
December 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
jojoaotearoa.bsky.social
Present posted after work. Fingers crossed they like it #secretsantaAoNZ
December 3, 2025 at 6:35 AM
jojoaotearoa.bsky.social
I drink herbal tea, coffee and bubbles
witchnwords.bsky.social ☽✮..Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 13d
Some people have already covered this in other posts, but for the Santas that need to know specifically.
What are your go-to-drinks? Your tasty beverages FOR MORALE?
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Getting to Know ya What do you drink? Tea? Coffee? Alcohol? Non-Alcoholic? #SecretSantaAoNZ Red background with pohutukawa like holly across the top of the square. Text in white. Across the bottom are 6 cartoon versions of the Secret Santa team and the hashtag #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 28, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Reposted by Jo McFadden
creativeelc.bsky.social
My cartoon in today's www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

Lumberjack Luxon taking and giving in many fell swoops...

Kererū is not happy...

#NzPol #Luxon #Caricature #Cartoon
Cartoon. Title: Kiwisaver boost promise to match Australian super In this cartoon we have Luxon standing amongst hundreds of felled trees. Three of the stumps have words on them: 1. Kickstarter 2. Govt. Contributions 3. Member Tax Credit He's standing with one foot resting on the 2nd stump. He has an axe hidden behind his back and says, "If you re-elect us we will push up our contributions to a total of 12%!". And in the back a lonesome Kererū sits on a stump swearing profusely.
November 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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strictlychristo.bsky.social
Video from Bora Bora (better with sound on)
November 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Reposted by Jo McFadden
alranz.bsky.social
Minister of Health Simeon Brown is the most militant #antichoice politician in the perfect role to ban #abortion given the chance. He has not changed his views on abortion at all, no matter the evidence that #abortionishealthcare. His religion mandates he ban abortion. Vote them out #nzpol #Luxon
November 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
jojoaotearoa.bsky.social
Sci-fi, fantasy, roscommon books, movies, TV shows. At the moment am loving CMAT for music.
witchnwords.bsky.social ☽✮..Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 18d
A new question for today #SecretSantaAoNZ
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
Getting to Know ya Favourite Musicians? Bands? Authors? Book Genres? Movies? TV Shows? #SecretSantaAoNZ Red background with pohutukawa like holly across the top of the square. Text in white. Across the bottom are 6 cartoon versions of the Secret Santa team and the hashtag #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Reposted by Jo McFadden
alranz.bsky.social
The banning of gender affirming care/ puberty blockers for trans kids is a TEST. This Luxon-led coalition is seeing how much pushback they receive on this issue to figure out how to ban abortion & contraception next term. They're anti-choice, they will act on this. #nzpol #abortion #pubertyblockers
November 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
jojoaotearoa.bsky.social
Cat all the way. Mythical 🤔 dragon or unicorn
witchnwords.bsky.social ☽✮..Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 17d
A new question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
Getting to Know ya What is your favourite animal? Favourite mystical creature? #SecretSantaAoNZ Red background with pohutukawa like holly across the top of the square. Text in white. Across the bottom are 6 cartoon versions of the Secret Santa team and the hashtag @SecretSantaAoNZ
November 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
jojoaotearoa.bsky.social
Blue or green
witchnwords.bsky.social ☽✮..Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 25d
Today's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Especially great for all the crafting Santas we're blessed with when they're sleuthing.
Getting to Know Ya What are your favourite colours? Red background with pohutukawa like holly across the top of the square. Text in white. Across the bottom are 6 cartoon versions of the Secret Santa team and the hashtag #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
jojoaotearoa.bsky.social
Chocolate, ice cream and fancy cheese
witchnwords.bsky.social ☽✮..Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 27d
Time for another question #SecretSantaAoNZ
What are your favourite foods? Least favourite? What can't you eat? What are your go to foods FOR MORALE?
Quote or reply with your answers.
Getting to Know Ya Fav foods? Least fav? Any dietary restrictions? A teaser of an announcement graphic. Red background with pohutukawa like holly across the top of the square. Text in white. Across the bottom are 6 cartoon versions of the Secret Santa team and the hashtag #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Reposted by Jo McFadden
lizanderson.bsky.social
A long lost Tudor Palace, very few traces of it remain. On the foreshore a few timbers of the old Tudor/Stuart jetty, also a gatehouse off Richmond Green. Thought to be Elizabeth I’s favourite palace & where she died on March 24 1603. We have only Wyngaerde’s sketches to show us what it looked like
The original gatehouse to the old Tudor Palace of Richmond, just off Richmond Green. Little else of the palace remains. A stone plaque on a wall reveals the history of Richmond Palace, thought to be Elizabeth I’s favourite home and where she died on March 24th 1603. A sketch by Anton Wyngaerde showing Richmond Palace in all its glory. Pepperpot covered turrets, many outhouses and side buildings. Standing on the river Thames. A misty day on the Thames at Richmond, a heron in the distance plus a few timbers visible. The last remaining features of the old Tudor/Stuart jetty that once served Richmond Palace.
November 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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domesticanimal.bsky.social
And the Salesman of the Year is….
My #Stuff Cartoon today #Infrastructure #ferries #NZpol
Cartoon. Title: “Salesman of the Year” Image shows NZ First leader Winston Peters smiling broadly, with a gold tooth, and indicating plans for a ferry. He’s saying, “And all this for just $185, 999,999,999.99!*” Down the lower left of the frame it says “*Not inclusive of a $671,000,000 admin fee. T&C may apply”
November 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
jojoaotearoa.bsky.social
No allergies or things I don't like
witchnwords.bsky.social ☽✮..Jaide Dee ..✮☾ @witchnwords.bsky.social · 20d
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.
Getting to Know ya Do you have any allergies? Things you do not enjoy or cannot tolerate? Restrictions? Red background with pohutukawa like holly across the top of the square. Text in white. Across the bottom are 6 cartoon versions of the Secret Santa team and the hashtag #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Reposted by Jo McFadden
nzctu.bsky.social
15 years on from the Pike River disaster where their men were killed, Sonya Rockhouse and Anna Osborne explain what a corporate manslaughter law would've meant for them. #nzpol
November 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
jojoaotearoa.bsky.social
As always I love cats, crochet, chocolate or if you'd like to donate to a worthy cause instead then Pet Refuge NZ www.petrefuge.org.nz/donate/ or the Aunties aunties.co.nz/pages/donate and I'll match your donation #SecretSantaAoNZ
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Make a difference and help pets and families escape violence with a donation to Pet Refuge. Your support helps us provide a safe haven and care for pets.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM
jojoaotearoa.bsky.social
So true, we've seen it here in Aotearoa New Zealand with this one term government. Got rid of all the back room staff and the whole system is failing. We should demand that all the MP's admin staff be laid off but I'm sure they'd say they are essential to them doing their job
georgemonbiot.bsky.social George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 26d
Here's my plea to the government, media and everyone else to stop treating NHS administrators as a problem to be eliminated, rather than the glue which holds the whole organisation together.
November 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Reposted by Jo McFadden
carlquintanilla.bsky.social
The Clash’s Paul Simonon, running into some young street musicians, will make your day. 💕 🎸

@theclash.com @faroutmagazine.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Reposted by Jo McFadden
slanecartoon.bsky.social
Need a push? #nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener...
Chris Slane’s cartoon of the week
Chris Slane's take on the week in politics.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 4:52 AM