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At a time when academics are under sustained right-wing attack, Dr Siouxsie Wiles stood up to the neoliberal regime of university management and won, but it came at a cost. If you can, please consider supporting Siouxsie, one of the most courageous scholars I know.
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Screenshot of current RNZ homepage. Breaking news banner in red reads New Zealand guts climate policy it bragged about on the world stage. A photo of a road with debris from trees next to it is underneath. LIVE: Fires may get worse as winds up to 150km/h forecast 38 mins ago Wind warnings have now reached "red" level, while power crews battle to slow a series of blazes, and thousands look set to remain without power for another day.

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#ClimateCrisis #NZPol #FossilFools

Sounds like maybe
you’re going crazy and you’re losing sleep? I think you may be
in too far, going way too deep?

rumour has it he wasn’t really even a member of the royal family!

YouTube video by artistwithouttalent Total Eclipse of the Heart Literal Video Version

One commenter said of this
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I can now peacefully die, fully sated, knowing that I, with my own eyes, have witnessed the greatest human creation that has ever existed or will ever exist.
”
So without further ado I present

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Super-intelligent GeoAI landed at the #NZEUC Conference this week! #gischat

#nzeuc #urbanplanning #smartcities #futurefocused #moderndataplatform #geospatial #nzeuc | Richard Jarrett Data-rich mapping lets us see Auckland from every angle  From traffic flows to future planning, GeoMaps reveal the many layers of Tāmaki Makaurau today.   More than 15,000 people tap into GeoMaps ev...

Executive endorsement of the benefits of geospatial technology within an organisation. Important case study from Auckland Council #gischat #GIS #Esri #Geospatial

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The Ghost Chips meme with the caption "You know I can't sail on your ghost ships"

So $671M for ghost ferries, and no replacements in sight. 🤦‍♂️

I'm also side-eying this figure, as this government has a track record of hiding details in the fine print. #nzpol

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Key point being (as I'm sure everyone on this thread knows) you can't argue the alternative choice was 15k more deaths & "life as normal". The alternative was 15k more deaths plus overwhelmed hospitals, a traumatized healthcare workforce, a borked economy AND months of restrictions + closures

Aotearoa's version of a rollercoaster. Sometimes in a Westerly they even give you two extra goes for free!

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Needs better ammo

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tom cruise is smiling and looking at the camera while wearing a black jacket . ALT: tom cruise is smiling and looking at the camera while wearing a black jacket .

Well as you know gardening is illegal in New Zealand. So you need those as a disguise for when you’re taking it high into the weeding zone.

Doxxing Ozzy Osbourne’s son and daughter in law is pretty shitty, even for the Herald.

Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn't want you to know the name of her opponent but will try every desperate attempt to save her seat.

My name is Shawn Harris. I am a Democrat, husband, father, Retired Brigadier General, farmer, and I'm running against MTG. Can you spread the word?

The hordes from South of the Bombays are on the march! #kikorangi

Kent?

Viva the new Uruguayian Empire! #GISchat
Also New Zealand on the map for once! (er kinda)

getting a job is now about getting your LLM to write something that the recruiter’s LLM will like. getting a degree is now about getting your LLM to write something that your marker’s LLM will like. it’s a brave new world

Keir Starmer blowing a massive racist dog-whistle

Os ydych chi eisiau byw yn y Deyrnas Unedig, dylech chi siarad Cymraeg. Dyna synnwyr cyffredin.
Felly rydym yn codi gofynion iaith Gymraeg ar draws pob prif lwybr mewnfudo.

A mixed pair of rainbow chainmail earrings (one with black accents, one with silver) on a metal earring stand. Confetti rains down from the top of the image. The word "GIVEAWAY!" is in blue at the bottom.

I am excited to announce I hit 50 online sales last night! In honour of this, I'm having a giveaway - one pair of short chainmail earrings on sterling hooks, custom colours.

You just need to...
1) Live in Aotearoa NZ for cheapskate postage reasons
2) Like this post
...and go in the draw!

I send full solidarity to my Sovereign brothers and sisters of Te Pāti Māori — Aotearoa’s only Indigenous political party — who are facing disciplinary action for performing a Haka in their own House, on their own land.

TANK vs TESLA

"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"

- ⁠WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank

Research Announcements Shifting to Bluesky Bluesky has overtaken its flailing rival X in hosting posts related to new academic research, indicating the platform is fast becoming the go-to place for scholars to share their work. Analysis by exp...

This is really good news 🎊

"Bluesky has overtaken its flailing rival X in hosting posts related to new academic research, indicating the platform is fast becoming the go-to place for scholars to share their work."

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Picture from concert

very good in Auckland the night before as well

a group of rugby players are performing a dance in front of a crowd with a sign that says world in union ALT: a group of rugby players are performing a dance in front of a crowd with a sign that says world in union

Never thought I’d say this but… GO AUSSIE YOU LITTLE BEAUTY

Oh better DEMOCRACY SAUSAGE ROLLS!

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