Israel, which does not allow foreign journalists into Gaza…has killed 237 journalists since the war started, according to Gaza’s government media office. The Committee to Protect Journalists said at least 186 journalists have been killed in the Gaza conflict. apple.news/At7CSM72NQWe...

Exclusive: CDC Director Susan Monarez met with its vaccine-focused center to talk about yesterday’s shooting. I listened to a recording. Scientists and officials are shaken & pointing fingers at RFK Jr. Many said his vilification and misinfo turned them into targets. www.msnbc.com/opinion/anal...

Language oppression is all about control. Welsh Nots a classic example,(from FB). I can't help but think of te reo Māori and the cr*p going on here. Re-Anglicising signs, govt dept names, passports. What a waste of $ trying to remove our bilingual heritage #nzpol #nz #cymru #language #tereoMāori

Who knew!!!???

So how's those exams marked by AI coming along Erica? #nz #nzpol #education

It always amazes me just how generous NZers are, even in the toughest of economic times. We are a nation of volunteers, connected into our communities, doing our bit for each other. Checkout the @goodbitchesbake.bsky.social FY2024-25 annual report. gbb.org.nz/assets/Uploa...

I firmly believe we need a clear vision for education in Aotearoa New Zealand- www.linkedin.com/posts/janetr...

Making international headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Don't wait til a funeral to tell s/one how they were a +ve role model, or an amazing boss, or a great Dad, or a trusted friend and confidante, or a kind-hearted person, or a friendly face. Been to a funeral today of a friend who died way too early. Life's short. Live well. Hug the ones you love.

1. We interrupt this programming for some LEGITIMATELY GOOD NEWS Violent crime in Baltimore has PLUMMETED to historic lows How did the city do it? Baltimore adopted a comprehensive set of "woke" policies, treating violence as a public health issue

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Libraries and librarians rock!

Seeing posts of travellers trying to drive NZ in 7 days. People need to take a look at the map and note the need to catch a ferry too. It's a small population but a spread out country!

Mayor Brandon Scott has reduced crime in Baltimore by 62%, and now has the lowest homicide rate in Baltimore history. How did he do it? NOT be spending more on police. He did it by MAJOR investment in afterschool and literacy programs. Socialism works

Wonder how many who spoke up at Woodstock or previous Glastonbury events would've been banned today? Music, musicians and songwriters have always been outlets for political commentary. They reflect the voices of the people.

Kicking off today's #AotearoaFuturesForum with Eruera Tarena and Awhina McGlinchey "Mō Kā Uri: a participatory approach to community-led future-making #Ōtautahi #Christchurch #Aotearoa

Books are the ultimate form of resistance. In a world where knowledge is power, libraries are the frontline. Read, question, challenge.

We're on the front page! This is our amazing Nelson/Tasman chapter Head Bitch Tamara pictured on the cover of Nelson's Best Life Magazine 😍 We're stoked to be featured in a delightful article all about the local chapter 💛 Have a read on page 31 here: bit.ly/GBBNelsonApp

Which means either: 1) The bombings did only superficial damage to the sites. 2) The sites had already been evacuated of fissile material. In either case, the attacks failed, at most delaying Iran's ability to finish a bomb while guaranteeing their resolve to do so.

Made a batch of Zimtsterne cinnamon stars for Matariki. Not a bad effort, though not as classy as the ones in the new @goodbitchesbake.bsky.social cookbook, Familiar Foods: Treats of Aotearoa gbb.org.nz/shop/familia...

WTAF? www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/destiny-c...

“When they slaughtered Congress, we didn't wake up. When they blamed terrorists and suspended the constitution, we didn't wake up then, either. Nothing changes instantaneously. In a gradually heating bathtub, you'd be boiled to death before you knew it.” —Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale

I love working with talented people. Shout out to Hannah, our @goodbitchesbake.bsky.social Marcomms Manager for pulling together our latest cookbook in celebration of connectedness, whānau | family and kai | food. Interview on RNZ's Culture 101 here - www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

Sad to learn Maurice Gee has passed away. But what an innings. 93! Loved his books.

“Once on par with Scandinavian economies in the 1970s, we now produce around 40 percent less output per hour than Denmark, Finland, or Sweden. While those countries have lifted productivity through sustained investment in innovation-led sectors”

Greater Los Angeles is a peaceful city the size of the entire state of Delaware. There 18.5 million of us, from all walks of life. We love our city. We do not need anyone to "liberate" a city that is already free. #NoICE #NoNationalGuard #NoMarines #NoKings

As a web librarian I cannot stress enough how important websites like Te Ara, NZHistory, and the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography are for researchers of all kinds. These sites were built with the idea that they would exist in perpetuity for all New Zealanders to access.

Seriously good read for a first time NZ novelist. Well done Rachel Paris. Only had to wait 8 weeks in the reserves queue at our local library! #nz #nzbooks

What they aren’t showing on Fox News

U have been kidnapped and a character from the last TV show u watched is trying to rescue u who is coming to save u

OH playing a Beach Boys play list tribute to Brian Wilson. Neither of us born when many of the songs came out yet we both know all the lyrics. Too many years of Dunedin's 4XO and Auckland's Radio Hauraki as teens maybe?

This is a map of Los Angeles. The arrow points to a red dot. That red dot (roughly) represents the protest area seen on TV. To me, the gross mischaracterization of what’s happening in Los Angeles looks like an excuse to deploy the military—to protect government assets like ICE.

In Auckland and pruning your Feijoa, olive, puma or guava trees this winter? Don’t dump the trimmings, take them to the Zoo to feed the giraffes! www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/browse-at-th... @aucklandzoo.bsky.social

Want to hear Melanesian excellence next Thursday? Check out the very inspiring Dr Transform Aqorau delivering the University of Otago's Annual Pacific Lecture entitled, "Reimagining Pacific Futures: Transformative Leadership, Regional Solidarity, and the Role of Universities in a Changing World" 💥🇸🇧💥

The cold, rain and wind aren't stopping our GBs! Check out a small selection of the thousands of boxes delivered to recipient organisations during the month of May 💛 Ngā mihi nui to all our amazing volunteers for their contributions 🍰🍫

Ah Christchurch, Auckland....if only

If anyone is curious about the air quality in London, Ontario rn or the fact that n95s keep shizz out of your lungs…

🏔️ The South Island has turned into a "winter wonderland", thanks to the cold southerly outbreak. ❄️ Snow has fallen down to 3-400 metres over the South Island, with up to 1 metre of new snow recorded in the high country. Check your forecasts here bit.ly/metservicenz

So then Elon goes "Kill the Bill!" and Trump goes "Elon has TDS!" so Elon goes "I'm the reason Trump won!" so Trump goes "we waste billions on Elon!" so Elon goes "Epstein!" and a corpulent flunkie goes "Deport Elon!" and Elon goes "Impeach!" And THAT'S why women are too emotional to be President.

For those not part of the Aotearoa New Zealand Bluesky, who wish to vicariously share in the positivity, today is Opening Day for mid-winter secret santa, a nationwide volunteer coordinated gift exchange event, organised via Bluesky under the hashtag #MWSecretSantaAoNZ

#MWSecretSantaAoNZ is trending!

Feeling grateful that we live in a country where random acts of kindness proliferate. Thanks so much to my Secret Santa. Perfect gifts obviously sourced by some good sleuthing! Happy Mid-Winter Christmas everyone #MWSecretSantaAoNZ

Jeffrey Epstein invested with the billionaire Peter Thiel. Now, his estate is reaping millions, little of which is likely to go to his victims. https://trib.al/CoFmxeO

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Knock on the door. Find this on the doorstep. Yay! #MWSecretSantaAoNZ

Bikes now outnumber cars in central London, and are on track to outnumber all motor vehicles within 2 years. How you ask? Let’s Lime. @economist.com

Going to be interesting to see which parcel gets there first. Both my SS gift giver & I posted our parcels with 10 mins of each other on same day. One is being shipped over 700km across the motu the other 7km across the city. I'm betting the long distant one arrives first 😉 #MWSecretSantaAoNZ