Philippa of Māwhera
@misspedagogue.bsky.social
She/her. Cis. Creative. Art/Art History Teacher & Geek. Teaches online some of the time. West Coast, Aotearoa NZ.
I think it was when I moved house.
December 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I think it was when I moved house.
@ninjakitty.bsky.social spoke to RNZ in 2023. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Twitter-based Secret Santa to shut down due to new fees
A popular online gift exchange says it's shutting down because of new charges introduced to Twitter.
Secret Santa Aotearoa sees hundreds of anonymous strangers exchange Christmas gifts each year.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
@ninjakitty.bsky.social spoke to RNZ in 2023. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
For a moment I thought that was a card from your santa covering the parcel.
December 11, 2025 at 3:42 AM
For a moment I thought that was a card from your santa covering the parcel.
I have barely started.
December 10, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I have barely started.
Still 🤷🏻♀️. How exactly will it blow my hair back?
December 8, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Still 🤷🏻♀️. How exactly will it blow my hair back?
I had my last y9&10 Art class for 2025. I made a sticker design activity to fill in some time once they had completed their main project. Boy did they get into it. I’ll tuck that away for next time.
December 8, 2025 at 4:47 AM
I had my last y9&10 Art class for 2025. I made a sticker design activity to fill in some time once they had completed their main project. Boy did they get into it. I’ll tuck that away for next time.
I’m not counting the 17th as I won’t be waiting to open my gift then.
December 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I’m not counting the 17th as I won’t be waiting to open my gift then.
How am I meant to wait 10 whole days until opening day, though?? #SecretSantaAoNZ
a black and white photo of a little boy sitting at a desk with his hand on his chin .
Alt: A black and white photo of a little boy sitting at a desk with his right hand on his chin and his left hand tapping his fingers on the desk.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
How am I meant to wait 10 whole days until opening day, though?? #SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ It is beautifully wrapped. I’m super curious about the contents. It smells like coffee (always a good thing IMO) and it must be kept This Way Up.
December 6, 2025 at 2:34 AM
#SecretSantaAoNZ It is beautifully wrapped. I’m super curious about the contents. It smells like coffee (always a good thing IMO) and it must be kept This Way Up.
It’s always a bit of a drama to find a vein. This was the first time in ages that we just couldn’t get one. Next time I think I’ll ask for their most experienced phlebotomist.
December 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
It’s always a bit of a drama to find a vein. This was the first time in ages that we just couldn’t get one. Next time I think I’ll ask for their most experienced phlebotomist.
I grew up on the West Coast and TIL that Buller is not included in Westland Anniversary day.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I grew up on the West Coast and TIL that Buller is not included in Westland Anniversary day.
December 1, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I’m keeping the repayments the same, because I’ve been getting by ok with the higher payments. But the minimum payment is $180 less!
December 1, 2025 at 2:34 AM
I’m keeping the repayments the same, because I’ve been getting by ok with the higher payments. But the minimum payment is $180 less!
When the fixed rate for part of my mortgage expired in November, the new rate was 2.4% lower!
December 1, 2025 at 1:59 AM
When the fixed rate for part of my mortgage expired in November, the new rate was 2.4% lower!