Thom Conroy
@thomconroy.bsky.social
Author of The Naturalist. Chief Editor of Headland lit journal. he/him
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In case you missed it, last night's Showcase was devoted to the final Off The Page session for this year - @michelleduff.bsky.socialchats to @thomconroy.bsky.social about her book "Surplus Women".
Listen here: bit.ly/off-the_page... and find the rest of the series at mpr.nz/show/offthep...
Listen here: bit.ly/off-the_page... and find the rest of the series at mpr.nz/show/offthep...
Off The Page Episode 07 - Michelle Duff - 'Surplus Women'
A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:46 AM
In case you missed it, last night's Showcase was devoted to the final Off The Page session for this year - @michelleduff.bsky.socialchats to @thomconroy.bsky.social about her book "Surplus Women".
Listen here: bit.ly/off-the_page... and find the rest of the series at mpr.nz/show/offthep...
Listen here: bit.ly/off-the_page... and find the rest of the series at mpr.nz/show/offthep...
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A century on, Mrs Dalloway speaks in so many ways to our own moment of militarisation, neo-imperialism and political crisis.
Mrs Dalloway at 100: Virginia Woolf’s timeless novel is a work of pandemic fiction
A century on, Mrs Dalloway speaks in so many ways to our own moment of militarisation, neo-imperialism and political crisis.
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May 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A century on, Mrs Dalloway speaks in so many ways to our own moment of militarisation, neo-imperialism and political crisis.
Kia oraTania! We did make a good team, eh? And what an amazing night! 🥂
Me and fellow judges at of the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at the 2025 #Ockhams
@thomconroy.bsky.social and Carol Beu (of The Women's Bookshop fame)
These two are pretty spectacular human beings
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@thomconroy.bsky.social and Carol Beu (of The Women's Bookshop fame)
These two are pretty spectacular human beings
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May 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Kia oraTania! We did make a good team, eh? And what an amazing night! 🥂
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The devastating, shortsighted attack on literature continues. List from Magic City Books. Who'd they miss? Note: the small publishers selected here for financial attack include (among other very worthy and important presses) @transitbooks.bsky.social, publisher of 2023 Nobel laureate Jon Fosse.
May 6, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The devastating, shortsighted attack on literature continues. List from Magic City Books. Who'd they miss? Note: the small publishers selected here for financial attack include (among other very worthy and important presses) @transitbooks.bsky.social, publisher of 2023 Nobel laureate Jon Fosse.
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#OverheardOnZoom: “Dogs are one of the few good things in the world right now.”
May 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
#OverheardOnZoom: “Dogs are one of the few good things in the world right now.”
Meri Kirihimete! To celebrate the holidays we're bringing you a new blog from Lal Medawattegedara titled 'The Old Christmas Card.'
headland.org.nz/blog/the-old... have a read!
headland.org.nz/blog/the-old... have a read!
Blog | Headland
headland.org.nz
December 23, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Meri Kirihimete! To celebrate the holidays we're bringing you a new blog from Lal Medawattegedara titled 'The Old Christmas Card.'
headland.org.nz/blog/the-old... have a read!
headland.org.nz/blog/the-old... have a read!
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oh, This gon be gud ..
lets see if Chuckles has any guts
lets see if Chuckles has any guts
Māori tribes make rare plea to King Charles for intervention in New Zealand politics
Exclusive: Open letter seen by the Guardian asks King to ‘ensure the government does not diminish the crown’s honour’ amid tensions over policy direction for Māori
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December 11, 2024 at 3:09 AM
oh, This gon be gud ..
lets see if Chuckles has any guts
lets see if Chuckles has any guts
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Every single school should have a library & a librarian, to help every single child find the books that will make them readers, and give them all the lifelong benefits of literacy. Libraries & librarians change children's lives FOREVER!
#literacy #libraries #librarians
#literacy #libraries #librarians
November 25, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Every single school should have a library & a librarian, to help every single child find the books that will make them readers, and give them all the lifelong benefits of literacy. Libraries & librarians change children's lives FOREVER!
#literacy #libraries #librarians
#literacy #libraries #librarians
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Stuff is reporting that Parliament grounds are essentially full with still thousands on the hikoi yet to arrive. I am so so proud to be tangata Tiriti & Pākehā today. Te Tiriti gives me a place to stand here in this whenua alongside tangata whenua. Thank you Aotearoa. PHOTO: Megan Jones
November 18, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Stuff is reporting that Parliament grounds are essentially full with still thousands on the hikoi yet to arrive. I am so so proud to be tangata Tiriti & Pākehā today. Te Tiriti gives me a place to stand here in this whenua alongside tangata whenua. Thank you Aotearoa. PHOTO: Megan Jones
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This is how you become a writer: just pick one of the things that is deeply wrong with you. Make it a character. Now send it on a self-help journey or try to kill it. Now call it a book.
November 18, 2024 at 2:40 PM
This is how you become a writer: just pick one of the things that is deeply wrong with you. Make it a character. Now send it on a self-help journey or try to kill it. Now call it a book.
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As someone who works on language revitalisation, one of the things we care a lot about is the restoration of old place names. For this reason, I wanna share this map of Auckland compiled in 1938.
The map has a bit of a backstory, so indulge me for a moment.
The map has a bit of a backstory, so indulge me for a moment.
November 14, 2024 at 7:39 PM
As someone who works on language revitalisation, one of the things we care a lot about is the restoration of old place names. For this reason, I wanna share this map of Auckland compiled in 1938.
The map has a bit of a backstory, so indulge me for a moment.
The map has a bit of a backstory, so indulge me for a moment.
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Good morning.
Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.
Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.
November 14, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Good morning.
Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.
Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.
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Come to a Hataitai Literary Afternoon on Sun 10 Nov, 4-6pm: "Celebrate local writers with live music and a relaxed chat, followed by readings by local poets Jenny Bornholdt, Gregory O'Brien, Dame Fiona Kidman, Tim Jones and Sarah Scott". More info & how to get tickets: www.timjonesbooks.co.nz/blog/
October 30, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Come to a Hataitai Literary Afternoon on Sun 10 Nov, 4-6pm: "Celebrate local writers with live music and a relaxed chat, followed by readings by local poets Jenny Bornholdt, Gregory O'Brien, Dame Fiona Kidman, Tim Jones and Sarah Scott". More info & how to get tickets: www.timjonesbooks.co.nz/blog/
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What joy - to read the word kindness - nzpoetryshelf.com/2024/10/31/p...
Poetry Shelf Noticeboard: Art for Good Kindness Collective auction
Kindness Collective is a nationwide charity that spreads kindness by connecting children and families with the things they need (from everyday essentials to moments of joy). They support thousands …
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October 30, 2024 at 9:25 PM
What joy - to read the word kindness - nzpoetryshelf.com/2024/10/31/p...
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The Ruahine Kiwi Project seeks a Project Lead for a 20-hour/week role in Palm Nth, initially fixed for 12 months. The position, focuses on enhancing strategic leadership for predator control and kiwi habitat restoration in the Southern Ruahine Ranges.
www.trademe.co.nz/a/jobs/offic...
www.trademe.co.nz/a/jobs/offic...
Project Lead | Trade Me Jobs
Project: Ruahine Kiwi
Role Type: 20 hours per week – initially 12 months Fixed Term – may extend based on resourcing.
Location: ENM Office, Palmerston Nor...
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October 23, 2024 at 8:07 PM
The Ruahine Kiwi Project seeks a Project Lead for a 20-hour/week role in Palm Nth, initially fixed for 12 months. The position, focuses on enhancing strategic leadership for predator control and kiwi habitat restoration in the Southern Ruahine Ranges.
www.trademe.co.nz/a/jobs/offic...
www.trademe.co.nz/a/jobs/offic...
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Spread the word to all your writer friends: the deadline for submissions
to our journal Turbine | Kapohau is approaching fast! This weekend would be a good time to check out the guidelines and sendus some work before 1 November turbinekapohau.org.nz
to our journal Turbine | Kapohau is approaching fast! This weekend would be a good time to check out the guidelines and sendus some work before 1 November turbinekapohau.org.nz
Current Issue - TURBINE | KAPOHAU
EDITORIAL Welcome POETRY Sasha AbbasovaLou AnnabellJane BloomfieldElla Borrie 🔈Hana Buchanan 🔈Lauren CampCadence Chung 🔈David EggletonAlice FairleyMadeleine FennMiriama GemmellMichael HallGail IngramL...
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October 23, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Spread the word to all your writer friends: the deadline for submissions
to our journal Turbine | Kapohau is approaching fast! This weekend would be a good time to check out the guidelines and sendus some work before 1 November turbinekapohau.org.nz
to our journal Turbine | Kapohau is approaching fast! This weekend would be a good time to check out the guidelines and sendus some work before 1 November turbinekapohau.org.nz
Kia ora! Join us in 2025! Applications close 31 October ✨
October 22, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Kia ora! Join us in 2025! Applications close 31 October ✨
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COWS WATCH SUNSETS
obsessed with this photo of cows watching the northern lights. it's the scene in a muppet movie that's so surprisingly touching you start to cry
(photographer: @ChrisReichert3 on twitter)
(photographer: @ChrisReichert3 on twitter)
October 9, 2024 at 12:08 AM
COWS WATCH SUNSETS
Amazing show, beautiful vibe! #palmydragfest
October 9, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Amazing show, beautiful vibe! #palmydragfest
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Tawhiti Museum today was AMAZING. Daughter described it as what happens when one man’s collecting gets out of control. Private museum in Hawera.
October 7, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Tawhiti Museum today was AMAZING. Daughter described it as what happens when one man’s collecting gets out of control. Private museum in Hawera.
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Tomorrow 12.30pm at Unity Books Wellington, the prize-winning David Coventry, author of Performance, will appear in conversation with Damien Wilkins
www.unitybooks.co.nz/news-and-eve...
www.unitybooks.co.nz/news-and-eve...
David will be in conversation with author Damien Wilkins.
www.unitybooks.co.nz
October 7, 2024 at 5:15 AM
Tomorrow 12.30pm at Unity Books Wellington, the prize-winning David Coventry, author of Performance, will appear in conversation with Damien Wilkins
www.unitybooks.co.nz/news-and-eve...
www.unitybooks.co.nz/news-and-eve...
Flowers in my life right now!
October 7, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Flowers in my life right now!