Heather R
@kiwienzian.bsky.social
Aotearoa; founder of Just Kai (justkai.org.nz); sustainability; chronic illness; she/her. I long for a world where everyone has the same opportunities I have.
Thinking about what to cook on Christmas Day? Or looking for chocolate gifts? Sadly, there's slave labour used in the supply chains of lots of festive food. Check out Just Kai's Christmas recommendations for slave-free options justkai.org.nz/blog/2025-12... #Kai #Kikorangi
Christmas resources available now! | Just Kai
Resources to help you give child-labour-free chocolate gifts and to have a slave-free Christmas meal.
justkai.org.nz
December 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Thinking about what to cook on Christmas Day? Or looking for chocolate gifts? Sadly, there's slave labour used in the supply chains of lots of festive food. Check out Just Kai's Christmas recommendations for slave-free options justkai.org.nz/blog/2025-12... #Kai #Kikorangi
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If you around in Petone today and tomorrow, Ash and her team mates are selling goodies and raffle tickets for their Australian youth club champs tour in April. Raffle tickets are $2 for 1 or 3 for $5. We have lolly bags, toffee apples, slices et
December 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
If you around in Petone today and tomorrow, Ash and her team mates are selling goodies and raffle tickets for their Australian youth club champs tour in April. Raffle tickets are $2 for 1 or 3 for $5. We have lolly bags, toffee apples, slices et
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I lead a voluntary project raising awareness about slave-labour in the supply chains of food, and identifying slave-free options here in Aotearoa. It sucks that this is even necessary, but hopefully we make it easier for you to buy slave-free! Check out our Christmas resources, released today :-)
Christmas resources available now! | Just Kai
Resources to help you give child-labour-free chocolate gifts and to have a slave-free Christmas meal.
justkai.org.nz
December 2, 2025 at 4:31 AM
I lead a voluntary project raising awareness about slave-labour in the supply chains of food, and identifying slave-free options here in Aotearoa. It sucks that this is even necessary, but hopefully we make it easier for you to buy slave-free! Check out our Christmas resources, released today :-)
I vote for 20!
Actually, let’s make this interesting!
Who wants to win a tea towel? Quote post with your guess before 11 pm. Closest wins. If more than one person has the closest guess, names go in a hat.
Prize value: NZ$35
Can be sent to an address in Aotearoa or Australia (you may enter from elsewhere.)
Who wants to win a tea towel? Quote post with your guess before 11 pm. Closest wins. If more than one person has the closest guess, names go in a hat.
Prize value: NZ$35
Can be sent to an address in Aotearoa or Australia (you may enter from elsewhere.)
December 2, 2025 at 4:33 AM
I vote for 20!
I lead a voluntary project raising awareness about slave-labour in the supply chains of food, and identifying slave-free options here in Aotearoa. It sucks that this is even necessary, but hopefully we make it easier for you to buy slave-free! Check out our Christmas resources, released today :-)
Christmas resources available now! | Just Kai
Resources to help you give child-labour-free chocolate gifts and to have a slave-free Christmas meal.
justkai.org.nz
December 2, 2025 at 4:31 AM
I lead a voluntary project raising awareness about slave-labour in the supply chains of food, and identifying slave-free options here in Aotearoa. It sucks that this is even necessary, but hopefully we make it easier for you to buy slave-free! Check out our Christmas resources, released today :-)
@liangrhea.bsky.social I came across an entirely different method for cooking bubble tea tapioca pearls and it worked brilliantly! whattocooktoday.com/large-pearl-.... Basically briefly pre-boil, soak overnight, boil a bit more, stand for 15 min. They came out really well :-)
How To Cook Large Tapioca Pearls/ Large Sago Pearls and Tapioca Pudding
Learn how to cook large tapioca pearls/large sago pearls without long hours of boiling. The tutorial also includes how to make thick and creamy pudding using large tapioca pearls. The recipe includes ...
whattocooktoday.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
@liangrhea.bsky.social I came across an entirely different method for cooking bubble tea tapioca pearls and it worked brilliantly! whattocooktoday.com/large-pearl-.... Basically briefly pre-boil, soak overnight, boil a bit more, stand for 15 min. They came out really well :-)
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🧵 Rest in power, Alice Wong. @sfdirewolf.bsky.social A trailblazer, a fierce advocate, and a relentless voice for disability rights. Her work changed the landscape for so many. /1
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 AM
🧵 Rest in power, Alice Wong. @sfdirewolf.bsky.social A trailblazer, a fierce advocate, and a relentless voice for disability rights. Her work changed the landscape for so many. /1
A busy but satisfying day today, getting ready to talk about slave-free food for JustKai.org.nz at the Grey Lynn Park Festival next weekend :-)
November 14, 2025 at 8:12 AM
A busy but satisfying day today, getting ready to talk about slave-free food for JustKai.org.nz at the Grey Lynn Park Festival next weekend :-)
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Is it wrong that I’m just a little bit chuffed with myself with the way these are turning out? I really like the round birds and the pōhutukawa in particular.
Investing in the equipment to print these ourselves was a good decision. 🤩
Investing in the equipment to print these ourselves was a good decision. 🤩
We just had a whole pile of blank coasters delivered, which means it’s sneak peek time! These are some of the new designs that we’ll be launching very soon…
November 12, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Is it wrong that I’m just a little bit chuffed with myself with the way these are turning out? I really like the round birds and the pōhutukawa in particular.
Investing in the equipment to print these ourselves was a good decision. 🤩
Investing in the equipment to print these ourselves was a good decision. 🤩
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Speaking of coasters, did e we ever show you the presentation boxes that the sets of 4 come in? We’re very into slow production here, so we designed the boxes so that we can run the printed sheets through our cutting machine, and then fold and glue the them ourselves.
November 12, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Speaking of coasters, did e we ever show you the presentation boxes that the sets of 4 come in? We’re very into slow production here, so we designed the boxes so that we can run the printed sheets through our cutting machine, and then fold and glue the them ourselves.
I've finished the hats I've been making for my neighbours' twin babies. Now need to get over my cold so I can go and meet them! I've got Bill the Cat modelling one in the meantime :-)
November 5, 2025 at 6:29 AM
I've finished the hats I've been making for my neighbours' twin babies. Now need to get over my cold so I can go and meet them! I've got Bill the Cat modelling one in the meantime :-)
Glorious summer weather in Tāmaki Makaurau today :-)
November 3, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Glorious summer weather in Tāmaki Makaurau today :-)
Yesterday I spotted two huge bird of paradise bushes near our new place. I suspect they were self-seeded as they were tucked away behind some other bushes on public land. I'm very much enjoying the three blooms I picked - the middle one was a bud picked in error, but it's started to open already.
October 28, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Yesterday I spotted two huge bird of paradise bushes near our new place. I suspect they were self-seeded as they were tucked away behind some other bushes on public land. I'm very much enjoying the three blooms I picked - the middle one was a bud picked in error, but it's started to open already.
@birdandbeach.bsky.social what a delightful surprise and honour!
October 28, 2025 at 4:29 AM
@birdandbeach.bsky.social what a delightful surprise and honour!
This is epic!!
while you were studying the blade, me and my mutuals were doing this
October 27, 2025 at 11:04 PM
This is epic!!
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Hey - guess who just had a hmmm and realised that tomorrow is a public holiday, and if I don't want to spend the day sorting out my fabric order, I could just keep tea towel pre-orders open for another day...
Because I wouldn't want you to miss out on the new Absurbirdies - Kiwi on the Couch & IYKYK
Because I wouldn't want you to miss out on the new Absurbirdies - Kiwi on the Couch & IYKYK
October 26, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Hey - guess who just had a hmmm and realised that tomorrow is a public holiday, and if I don't want to spend the day sorting out my fabric order, I could just keep tea towel pre-orders open for another day...
Because I wouldn't want you to miss out on the new Absurbirdies - Kiwi on the Couch & IYKYK
Because I wouldn't want you to miss out on the new Absurbirdies - Kiwi on the Couch & IYKYK
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Did you see the news?
Birdandbeach.co.nz is live!
We have the 2026 Calendars ready to go, and as a special treat, tea towel pre-orders are live right now through until Sunday 26 Oct. There are 4 new designs to complement the ones we used to offer as @thesewphist.bsky.social.
Go check it out!
Birdandbeach.co.nz is live!
We have the 2026 Calendars ready to go, and as a special treat, tea towel pre-orders are live right now through until Sunday 26 Oct. There are 4 new designs to complement the ones we used to offer as @thesewphist.bsky.social.
Go check it out!
October 21, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Did you see the news?
Birdandbeach.co.nz is live!
We have the 2026 Calendars ready to go, and as a special treat, tea towel pre-orders are live right now through until Sunday 26 Oct. There are 4 new designs to complement the ones we used to offer as @thesewphist.bsky.social.
Go check it out!
Birdandbeach.co.nz is live!
We have the 2026 Calendars ready to go, and as a special treat, tea towel pre-orders are live right now through until Sunday 26 Oct. There are 4 new designs to complement the ones we used to offer as @thesewphist.bsky.social.
Go check it out!
A bit later than usual due to moving house (we aim for late September), but 2025's Christmas cakes are out of the oven :-)
October 18, 2025 at 5:48 AM
A bit later than usual due to moving house (we aim for late September), but 2025's Christmas cakes are out of the oven :-)
We've recently moved ad today I went for a wander in my nearest park, Chalmers Reserve. I was delighted to discover a lovely bushy glade that was a great spot for a think :-) I was less delighted to discover and remove a bunch of rubbish - including 6 disposable nappies :-(
October 6, 2025 at 7:07 AM
We've recently moved ad today I went for a wander in my nearest park, Chalmers Reserve. I was delighted to discover a lovely bushy glade that was a great spot for a think :-) I was less delighted to discover and remove a bunch of rubbish - including 6 disposable nappies :-(
Such a gorgeous wee fellow!
August 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Such a gorgeous wee fellow!
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🇳🇿🌱
WINTER OFFER 2025
We are offering a winter special of a garden consult, valued at $120, with 2 hrs labour valued at $45 per hr for the discounted price of $150 so you save $60.
A plan for your garden and a quick clean up.
Contact Kaye [email protected]
Conditions apply valid to 25/8
We are offering a winter special of a garden consult, valued at $120, with 2 hrs labour valued at $45 per hr for the discounted price of $150 so you save $60.
A plan for your garden and a quick clean up.
Contact Kaye [email protected]
Conditions apply valid to 25/8
July 24, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Very excited to see all my coelogyne cristata orchids have developed flower spikes! I divided my original plant into four last year (of which three took), and expected the babies not to flower for a few years. So pleased to be wrong! Second image is the parent plant in bloom a year ago.
July 18, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Very excited to see all my coelogyne cristata orchids have developed flower spikes! I divided my original plant into four last year (of which three took), and expected the babies not to flower for a few years. So pleased to be wrong! Second image is the parent plant in bloom a year ago.
My fitness has been improving and last week my husband and managed to bike the 35km-ish from Manukau train station to Waitawa Regional Park for some camping. Very satisfying, and a refreshing break! blog.puriri.nz/2025/07/camp...
Camping at Waitawa
Personal blog for Heather and Martin
blog.puriri.nz
July 10, 2025 at 7:58 AM
My fitness has been improving and last week my husband and managed to bike the 35km-ish from Manukau train station to Waitawa Regional Park for some camping. Very satisfying, and a refreshing break! blog.puriri.nz/2025/07/camp...
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Whoops, I might have ended up sewing longer than intended, but here is what got stitched this evening. 17 tea towels, all of my own design.
If you want a closer look at the designs, feel free to have a browse at www.thesewphist.com/product-cate...
I have most designs in stock at the moment.
If you want a closer look at the designs, feel free to have a browse at www.thesewphist.com/product-cate...
I have most designs in stock at the moment.
June 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Whoops, I might have ended up sewing longer than intended, but here is what got stitched this evening. 17 tea towels, all of my own design.
If you want a closer look at the designs, feel free to have a browse at www.thesewphist.com/product-cate...
I have most designs in stock at the moment.
If you want a closer look at the designs, feel free to have a browse at www.thesewphist.com/product-cate...
I have most designs in stock at the moment.