Shannon Thomas
@shanthomas.bsky.social
Helping Kiwi innovators grow internationally and Kiwi kids reach for the stars. Chat about tech, travels, teenagers, cats, sports and occasionally politics. Comments may contain sarcasm. Toitū Te Tiriti. she/her 🇨🇦🇳🇿
📍Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa
📍Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa
Day 3: Waihi to Te Aroha… what a beautiful backyard we have in the Waikato. #kikorangi
January 11, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Day 3: Waihi to Te Aroha… what a beautiful backyard we have in the Waikato. #kikorangi
January 10, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Tackling the Hauraki Rail Trail (with power assist)
January 9, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Tackling the Hauraki Rail Trail (with power assist)
Mercer Bay Loop - one of my all time favourite walks but absolutely heaving with people this morning. Everyone taking advantage of a bit of sunshine this morning!
January 3, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Mercer Bay Loop - one of my all time favourite walks but absolutely heaving with people this morning. Everyone taking advantage of a bit of sunshine this morning!
I once muttered something to that effect under my breath after a similar day… my youngest then ran off and made this. Very sweet. 🥹
December 29, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I once muttered something to that effect under my breath after a similar day… my youngest then ran off and made this. Very sweet. 🥹
Whoopsy - bit windy in Tamaki Makaurau today.
December 29, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Whoopsy - bit windy in Tamaki Makaurau today.
Christmas with the Christchurch whānau and a Boxing Day walk in the Port Hills
December 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Christmas with the Christchurch whānau and a Boxing Day walk in the Port Hills
Touring Lyttelton and Sumner Beach with my boys today #ChristchurchChristmas
December 23, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Touring Lyttelton and Sumner Beach with my boys today #ChristchurchChristmas
Rebellion against religious overreach. I’m liking this one very much.
December 20, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Rebellion against religious overreach. I’m liking this one very much.
Graduation Day for Mr 18 from first year certificate programme at AdventureWorks. What a year these kids have had: finding their tribe, learning about the outdoors, about adventuring safely, about themselves. With the upper half of the North Island as their playground. Outdoor Ed’s important.
December 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Graduation Day for Mr 18 from first year certificate programme at AdventureWorks. What a year these kids have had: finding their tribe, learning about the outdoors, about adventuring safely, about themselves. With the upper half of the North Island as their playground. Outdoor Ed’s important.
From my Wellness Day last Monday - I decided to have a solo walk at Duder Regional Park. Big believer in Wellness Days - you don’t need to be sick.
November 16, 2025 at 6:49 AM
From my Wellness Day last Monday - I decided to have a solo walk at Duder Regional Park. Big believer in Wellness Days - you don’t need to be sick.
Was baseball always this nerve wracking? I don’t think I’ve watched a MLB game in over 20 years.
November 2, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Was baseball always this nerve wracking? I don’t think I’ve watched a MLB game in over 20 years.
My 15 year old son enjoys baking and I am NOT complaining.
October 19, 2025 at 3:56 AM
My 15 year old son enjoys baking and I am NOT complaining.
How could you not love this bird? So much personality. So much eyebrow. #boty #Birdoftheyear #Rockhopper
Just vote.
Just vote.
September 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
How could you not love this bird? So much personality. So much eyebrow. #boty #Birdoftheyear #Rockhopper
Just vote.
Just vote.
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels were amazing. Vietnamese coffee is my new favourite thing.
September 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels were amazing. Vietnamese coffee is my new favourite thing.
I’m behind on posting some highlights from my recent trip to SE Asia. Here I am in Bangkok (sky bar) & a Siem Reap.
September 3, 2025 at 9:20 AM
I’m behind on posting some highlights from my recent trip to SE Asia. Here I am in Bangkok (sky bar) & a Siem Reap.
Khatsahlano festival in the ol ‘hood Kits / West 4th. Mr 18 looks about ready to head back to NZ now. Might have finally tired him out.
July 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Khatsahlano festival in the ol ‘hood Kits / West 4th. Mr 18 looks about ready to head back to NZ now. Might have finally tired him out.
Great mini trip up to Whistler with some old friends
July 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Great mini trip up to Whistler with some old friends
Canada Day 🍁 fireworks at the White Rock pier with Mr 18. Feel pretty lucky he still enjoys hangin’ with his mum (mom).
July 2, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Canada Day 🍁 fireworks at the White Rock pier with Mr 18. Feel pretty lucky he still enjoys hangin’ with his mum (mom).
Nice to have my Canadian family together in Canada Day 🍁
July 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Nice to have my Canadian family together in Canada Day 🍁
E-scootering around downtown Vancouver today, and covered a lot of ground in an afternoon. So many cycleways! 💕
June 25, 2025 at 2:37 AM
E-scootering around downtown Vancouver today, and covered a lot of ground in an afternoon. So many cycleways! 💕
We got our first Dairy Queen fix today. Some people say it’s my main reason for coming back to Canada. It’s definitely one of them.
June 24, 2025 at 3:23 AM
We got our first Dairy Queen fix today. Some people say it’s my main reason for coming back to Canada. It’s definitely one of them.
Found a bouldering gym to keep Mr 18 happy and active while hanging with the oldies in Vancouver
June 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Found a bouldering gym to keep Mr 18 happy and active while hanging with the oldies in Vancouver