Laurie Winkless

NZ among worst ranked for inequality in education - report New Zealand has one of the most unequal education systems in the world, a Unicef report shows.

It’s POVERTY- not the curriculum!

New Zealand has one of the most unequal education systems in the world, a new global report shows.
#nzpol

Needle Felted Christmas Decorations - Ages 15+ — Village Beads Beginner Baubles: A Christmassy Introduction to Needle Felting! Sunday 16th November, 4:30pm Sunday 30th November, 9:30am Wednesday 10th December, 7pm Make your very own wooly decorations! I...

Kia ora crafty Te Whanganui a Tara #nz pals! Sorry for using the c-word in August, but I've scheduled some Christmassy #needlefelting classes at Village Beads Petone, and wanted to let you know. In 2.5 hours, you'll make two baubles ($65pp)
Sun 16th Nov, 4:30pm
Sun 30th Nov, 9:30am
Wed 10th Dec, 7pm

Women's Day of Action When September 20, 2025 at 8:00am - 6pm Where Nationwide Sign up to stay in the loop

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Journalists writing about the most recent “de-extinction” news should be centering the perspectives of local
indigenous scientific experts in their reporting. Otherwise, they’re really just doing free PR.

Why drilling for fossil fuels is not expected to fix our energy crisis The government is touting oil and gas exploration as the answer. But there are grave doubts it will work.

NZ’s gas supply is collapsing — and the govt’s big fix? More drilling. But experts (including Shane Jones’ advisors) say it likely won’t work, and there’s no backup plan if it fails.

My story here

www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

World Athletics’ mandatory genetic test for women athletes is misguided. I should know – I discovered the relevant gene in 1990 World Athletics says its genetic test for women ensures ‘the integrity of women’s sport’ – but science does not support this overly simplistic idea.

Every TERF is like 'birds and bees, it's easy, folks' and (almost) every scientist actually working on questions of sex is like 'oof guys, what can I tell you, I have been working on this question for 52 years, and frankly, I know less and less every year' theconversation.com/world-athlet...

Interested in writing for MIT Technology Review (@technologyreview.com)? Here's our pitch guide. Now with 2026 magazine themes! www.technologyreview.com/how-to-pitch...

This govt ran on expanding cancer screening and $250 extra money every fortnight and we got FBI offices and nurses who aren’t getting paid and butter no one can afford. Nice one.

Enrol or update online Enrol to vote or check and update your enrolment details. Get ready to have your say in New Zealand’s elections and referendums.

Lots of people have accidentally been removed from the electoral roll. Check tonight if you're on it!

If you wait till tomorrow and there's a problem, you'll have to do a special vote for the local govt elections.

vote.nz/enrolling/en...

What in the ever-loving f*ck is happening here?!

'It's tanking.' Builders' outlook at 1 year low ANZ Business Outlook finds residential construction expectations slumped in July to lowest in a year; Sharon Zollner: 'It appears residential builders are giving up on a recovery any time soon."

Hot off the virtual presses: Home builder confidence slumps to a one-year low. Tama Potaka blames the homelessness on the homeless losing touch with family, while also quibbling with the figures. And the rich live 10 years longer than the poor, Stats NZ reports. #nzpol

Thanks Dave!

a golden retriever puppy is scaling the wall of her crate. her front legs are draped over the top holding herself up, while her back right toes are gripping onto a bar of the crate. she realizes she's been caught and tries to play it cool with a casual smile. we would be remiss to leave out that she has a hamster water bottle attached to the side of her crate.

This is Mii. She was caught mid-escape. Luckily she has a get out of jail free card, which is her face. 12/10 (IG: sea.mie0731)

We’re hiring for a major role in the US, an investigative journalist to cover what’s happening with science in the US and beyond. This is extremely important territory for us. 🧪

workforus.theguardian.com/jobs/795 The Guardian :: Senior Science Investigative Reporter

I am so, so sorry Holly. Utterly devastating 💔

Nearly 4,000 NASA employees opt to leave agency through deferred resignation program The employees who have chosen to leave the agency amount to about 20% of NASA's workforce.

I honestly don’t know how we ever recover from this loss of institutional knowledge. There’s no reason to do this…we learn nothing from history.

Tomorrow I will go to work and train those who come after me as best I can, like always, because I truly love NASA #nasa 🧪🔭🚀🛰️

www.npr.org/2025/07/26/n...

(why I decided to record this at the end of a very long workday is beyond me. I am clearly very tired in this one. But I'm trying to take the "done is better perfect" approach a bit more)

I recorded a 60s summary of my latest article for Insta and TT - sharing it here too in case you're interested 🧪👩‍🔬

Thank you e hoa x

Thank you Ruth. I've worked with them for years but always on standalone projects. Excited to be able to do more long-term thinking / doing!

Thanks!

This gif made me smile! Thanks Paul 🙂

Thank youuuuuu

Thanks Rachel - I'm chuffed

Thank you very much x

Great news (& well deserved!)

Some good news in my world today: I just signed a contract to work with a favourite #NZ client for 1-1.5 days per week for the next year!

I am THRILLED to have a bit of stability in my professional life, and because I love working with these peeps, I know it's going to be fun too.

Yippee!

This is why I have a zero-tolerance approach to genAI "art" & the photoscrapers on here (all that 'puppy a day' 'earthpix' bullshit). If you repost it you're a danger to the arts and information ecosystem and I don't want you in my feed (It's also embarassing to see smart people sharing this guff)

Rates are the *first* thing landlords tell tenants that their rent has to cover and thus rent is going up

The NZ Government: 'Planning ahead isn't difficult. People who want to vote should be able to organise themselves to register in good time.'

Also the NZ Government: ramming through loads of legislation under 'urgency' because of inability to plan for proper legislative process.