In AoNZ we graduate around a thousand science PhDs a year and the number of PhD FTEs in research has gone up maybe 500 in a *decade* (will prob be down again when all-sector figures come out next year). Figure those odds for all but the very established.

Trans rights are human rights.

FYI: Sign ups fo the 5th year of the Mari Lwyd themed Artwork Charity Auction (Dec 2026) will start 1st June!

Hey if you're in the South Island I believe the total S.I specific investment in this Budget is 1 police station in Greymouth and buying land for housing in Queenstown. If you're in the South Island, they took away hospital beds and fucked the ferries - and they're not fixing either any time soon.

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The disabled women’s network met tonight, we were unanimous in opposition to the msn woman bill - many disabled bodies don’t fit gender norms and this bill will make things so much harder for us.

NZ First wrote their definitions bill after anti-trans hate group SUFW showed them a petition demanding such a bill. They gathered 2,245 signatures in 4 months This petition *against* the bill just surpassed that in less than 4 hours ❤️ Please stand with us our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/e-...

The fact this is even a Bill in Aotearoa makes me want to vomit. Please sign this to help block it. #notmyaotearoa #nzpol our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/e-...

To all my cis woman friends here from Aotearoa NZ, it would mean the absolute world to me if you could sign this petition. Please stand with your trans sisters against this horrific, transphobic bill! our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/e-...

#cyclists #Dunedin Ōtepoti people. Unless it is snowing this Friday i am cycling around your fine harbour again. Anti clockwise to Portobello then across on ferry to Pt Chalmers & then back to city. Thing is the ferry needs more than just me & my third best bike to fire up the boat.

Lovely people, if you'd like to read a kickass story with heart set in a geeky steampunk bar that'll leave you feeling great, This is Not a F*cking Romance is out today in ebook. (Print coming in June.) It's rather good, I promise. 😊🪻 www.swashbucklerpress.com/tinafr

Dunedin / Ōtepoti people. Is that cycle ferry still running. Thinking about another loop around the harbour before i head North. I can look it up but just in case anyone knows. From Portobello to Pt Chalmers.

In case the disingenuous international anti-trans collaboration wasn't obvious, in the last 5 days alone we have: UK EHCR guidance NZF bill Aus opposition committing to alter their sex discrimination act Pauline Hansen submitting a similar bill And a similar bill from the Aus National party

a truly epic Submission Guide from @emilywrites.co.nz - & it includes the Diabetes one due 5pm, THURS 28 May! 🙏 the guide covers ALL THE BILLS right thru until 3 Sept and could not be more helpful. chocka full of info. TY Emily ❤️ www.emilywrites.co.nz/subs

Not too late to donate to www.mymarathon.co.nz/.../scottmil... if you haven't already! Walked 240km so far in May and Mya and I and a few friends are walking a whole marathon on Saturday! Heart Foundation! Good Cause!

#nzpol Oppose the Definitions of Woman and Man Amendment Bill. Submissions close 02 July 2026. This amazing tool will help you generate your own select cttee submission - you can tailor it to make it personal to you definitionsbill.org#generator

I'm so goddamn tired of this fucking bullshit. There is absolutely no reason except evil fascist fuckery for any country to be going after trans people for merely existing. Not a single trans person has done shit to me and mine. The warmongering fucking pigs in power *are* doing shit to me and mine.

Reading back on this, written in January 2025, and I smell smoke again. johnnycans.medium.com/trans-husban...

your annual reminder that new zealand pop royalty brooke fraser has an alter ego who writes hits for one of the world's most toxic megachurches, hillsong: www.webworm.co/brookefraser/

This just ran under the couch

Thank your bus driver.

Okay, PROJECT ARCHWAY is a real protest and protect movement now that it's got the t-shirt (as well as a tee towel, tote and cap.) Get one for Ted! #ProjectArchway #Brutalism www.change.org/p/save-this-...

Violating the English adjective order. There's nothing you old rough tiny strange people can do.

Reckon we can find this guy??

All the political news this week has been absolute garbage. It feels overwhelming and that’s on purpose. So it’s more important to seek out the people and causes that give you hope. And give them your time, money and attention. It can be better. We just have to work together.

new zealander everlee wihongi - kidnapped by ICE 41 days ago - was meant to take the stand today in front of a wisconsin judge. but ICE had other plans. webworm has the latest on this story - please RT, and share: www.webworm.co/everleemay21/

You may have noticed I disappeared from social media after my launch of @beyondxandy.bsky.social I was violently attacked by a transphobe who recognized me and have been in the hospital and resting If you'd like to help me with my medical bills, please consider donating here: gofund.me/9328f91f2

The amount Upston claimed last year was $52,000, on top of her $320,600 ministerial salary. Upston says her crack down on poor people acquiring accomodation help is about being fair. But tell me, do you think its fair that Upston herself takes an even larger suppliment at the same time?

Did you know it will cost you the price of an envelope, paper and ink to write a letter to your MP? [MP's Name] Freepost Parliament Private Bag 18888 Parliament Buildings Wellington 6160 Write your letter, put it in a postbox, it will get to them. For free.

Cruelty is anhedonic. It rarely delivers the euphoria promised because, in the abstract, what feels righteous and joyful inevitably reveals itself to be sordid and small. Then it's "No not like that". "No not enough". "No the real battle, the forever war to make this feel good starts now". Forever.

I create my botanical photos using recent research so that looking at them alleviates anxiety & twice a yr I list card sets & prints on Etsy. I haven't been able to work much recently due to depression so buying cards/a print from me would honestly help masses.Pls RT,ty🌿 www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...

Tldr: I went to the famous Oxford Union Debate to hold Empire accountable. Against 3 older power laden men pimping for colonisation. No biggie. I shat myself. It was terrifying. I won by just agreeing to do it, and telling my story anyway. But the win of 163-86 was a bonus. youtu.be/SlZE8BT_fio?...

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Me reading the news

Lunch was a bacon and cheese toastie with applebutter from @dallasbarnett.com and it was glorious. (No pix, only eat). #kai

From Nicky No Boats to Nicky No Votes. #DitchthePricksin26 #nzpol

There is no way of cutting backroom staff without affecting frontline staff and the service you receive and how this Government keeps being allowed to spout this bullshit unchallenged is beyond me.

Is the Government budgeting for significant spend on the AI that they claim will replace those jobs? Any concerns held that this spending will head straight over the horizon to international corporates rather than circulating through our economy like payroll does?

Can a bluesky plea possibly summon up someone near Christchurch who has a rotary phone gathering dust in their garage? (Wanting to borrow one for a prop for a school play)

self proclaimed “futurist, entrepreneur, investor and adventurer” kyron gosse speaks off camera: “stop trying to be perfect. come here.” she doesn't come here. he steps into frame, slapping her across the face with his open, right palm. he titters & laughs: www.webworm.co/kyrongosse/

Alien: And how did you run out of water? Earthling: Machines drank it. Alien: Machines. Earthling: We had to feed machines the water. Aliens: So the machines were holding your planet hostage for water. Earthling: No, we made the thirsty machines. They worked for us. Alien: End communication.

This is the best stuff. Abdul is great and one of our Syrian community here

Pick a Bond from the photos you already have on your phone

I’m the author and illustrator of The Cat Operator’s Manual, a must have gift book for the cat lovers in your life cuddleunit5.com 🐈‍⬛

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It's the final countdown! AoNZ pre-orders close TODAY!!! Celebrate and support a local author and get in now.

Regulate the social media platforms not the kids

@nzpfu.bsky.social are here - give them a follow and support our firefighters 🚒!!

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