Give me strength how could anyone possibly want more of this government? The things I value are not even on their radar! Environment Health Education Te Tiriti partnership Empathy Integrity Respect Equity #NZpol

Fun fact: both February and March 2026 have a Friday the 13th. I'll be performing in Eclectique! on the March one as part of Dunedin Fringe. Tickets: www.dunedinfringe.nz/events/eclec... #mikekayknows #mystery #psychicentertainment #esoterica #ōtepoti #dunedin #dunedinfringe #mysteryarts

Essential, vital work.

DOCTOR: I told him he needed to get out to a show, that was how he would cure his depression. CHOTINER: So you learned this technique in school? DR: No, not— listen it was good advice. Pagliacci was in town. C: Right. Is it standard to give advice before learning a patient’s name? DR: Now look

This will be my first time performing at the Dunedin Fringe, and five years since performing in one (Newcastle). Do I still have it? Only one way to find out: www.dunedinfringe.nz/events/eclec... #mikekayknows #mystery #psychicentertainment #esoterica #mysteryarts #ōtepoti #dunedin #dunedinfringe

People will read old newspaper clippings

This morning I took my first ride up Te Ara Moana to Port Chalmers. The ride was lovely, though I'm still not clear exactly how one is supposed to get to Te Ara Moana from Ōtepoti centre. Might figure that out next time.

Watching one of my favourite Xmas films. So many small delights throughout.

You know that guy who's sat in a bar reading a cookbook from the Library and drinking dry white wine? Yeah, that's me.

Two #SecretSantaAoNZ updates: first, my giftee likes their gift! Second, I've been notified that my Secret Santa's delivery is still on the way - Santa, if you're reading this, no worries - when it arrives, it arrives. I'm just happy to be here!

Patiently waiting for my #SecretSantaAoNZ giftee to open their present(s), meanwhile enjoying everyone else's! My heart grows three sizes.

You will be visited by three spirits. And sometimes Zeppo.

When I arrived home, there was a (branded) parcel waiting for me. It's not something I ordered from them, and I've had no notification that a #SecretSantaAoNZ gift was on the way. What a conundrum! Crowdsourcing ideas on what to do. Go!

Living in Boston in the 1990s, I had the pleasure of seeing Morphine play live several times.

Bugs Bunny: vegetarian drag anarchist. No wonder he's my hero.

Excited to learn my #SecretSantaAoNZ giftee has received their gift!

Fun fact: when I lived in Sydney I would go to IKEA on rainy Saturdays just to watch relationships shatter and families fall apart. Plus, meatballs. thespinoff.co.nz/society/04-1...

All I want for Christmas is you to quit Spotify

Right now, the tree is empty aside from lights. The only ornament so far this year has been Betty jumping on it, but I plan on putting more baubles up in the coming days. After many miserable years of being firmly on Team Grinch, I now enjoy decorating even though it's still fairly low key.

For context, these were due to be published in March 2025. The NZ govt prevented their publication because they intended to ban puberty blockers and the guidelines show they are safe, effective, and standard care internationally. Today they were released in an OIA putting them in the public domain.

Y’ALL. PATHA RELEASED THE NEW GENDER AFFIRMING CARE GUIDELINES. THE ONES THE GOVT SUPPRESSED GET IN IT patha.nz/resources-an...

When a puppet dies and you feel sad even though it wasn’t a real person the phenomenon Is called “felt loss”

The reason you shouldn't look directly at the sun is because it's rude

I have it on good authority that this nip is quality. A great gift for the felines in your life.

A hint for #SecretSantaAoNZ, I make music, mostly electronica-adjacent these days. Also, cooking is a hobby. See previous posts about my current rice obsession (risotto and paella) and I've been dabbling with noodles - specifically, ramen.

Here's some #SecretSantaAoNZ hints about me, if you're inclined. Cats, music, cooking, reading. If you can combine two or more, well, you've made a stalwart defender for life.

Query: How do I mourn a city? The cards: With a little luck, the new home you find will help close the door.

What? No, I'm not chuckling gleefully, you are.

Post you from a different era. Me in the mid-1990s as well. This was at a party in Boston, and I'd only recently gotten over my miserable phase of actively avoiding having my photo taken.

I was just reflecting on my trip to Te Whanganui-a-tara, and thinking was there anything else I wanted to do whilst here. Earthquake was not on the list, but, tick. #eqnz

Remember, remember.

There is no 'I' in Wellington, but there is a 'me'. Me am in Wellington.

What a lovely surprise this morning! I think I'll take this to work with me...

Words by which to live.

Hashtag ghost chips mentioned

Literary prizes are a cheap distraction from the true purpose of reading great books, which is making people who haven't read them feel bad about themselves

Just watched One Battle After Another. So many thoughts - mesmerising characters, timely and gripping plot, stellar soundtrack (Jonny Greenwood, duh), amazing cinematography (a car chase by which all future car chases will be judged). After almost three hours, I want to watch it again, right now.

Reminder: National has always taken the side of Apartheid regimes.

Had the pleasure of attending the opening of Te Whata o Kaituna today. Wonderful space, with amazing community energy. Am I the only one who gets emotional when a library opens?

Study Finds Regular Journaling Can Help Provide Clues About Mysterious Disappearance https://theonion.com/study-finds-regular-journaling-can-help-provide-clues-about-mysterious-disappearance/

Executive summary: because it's terrible on many levels.

TOKUGAWA SHOGUNATE ERA RODNEY DANGERFIELD: i tell you i get no respect. the daimyo says i have to commit seppuku to restore my house’s honor. okay. i write my death poem, no problem. i ask my wife if she’ll be my second and she says she wants to be my FIRST!

Birdle 🇳🇿 01/09/2025 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 birdle.nz

Try to imagine life in 2641. This is why archives, museums and libraries are AMAZING. End.

Okay, I've deleted my earlier post. Apparently, this is *not* a pipe. But the fact that I thought it was says a lot about society.