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tohorā@tohora.bsky.social |
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Probably too many posts about marine mammals, racism and New Zealand. A few about Finland & Colombia too.
#NZTwit
He/Him or They/Them
Trying to be non-partisan in my political reckons.
Trying not to repeat what I post on the other other social media site.
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tohorā
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"Kia ora, tolls here."
The simple act of answering the phone with the now widely-used Māori greeting nearly lost Dame Naida Glavish her job 40 years ago.
www.1news.co.nz/2024/07/06/n...
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tohorā
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Bugger
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tohorā
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Police are seeking "person of interest" after a schoolboy was left with "serious facial injuries" in assault on bus in Auckland.
www.1news.co.nz/2024/07/05/i...
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tohorā
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Lunchbox is out of Bubs's schoolbag
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tohorā
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Chinese Immigrants Act #OnThisDay 5 July 1881. Poll tax (£10) & other measures imposed on Chinese migrants. These measures were supported by organisations including Anti-Chinese Association, Anti-Chinese League, Anti-Asiatic League & White NZ League.
wellingtonchinesehistory.fandom.com/wiki/Poll_Tax
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tohorā
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A Māori cultural advisor is "gobsmacked" an Upper Hutt's Te Aro Brewing Company has released a beer named Kupe as part of a series showcasing historical explorers.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu...
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New data has given detailed insight into the number of protected species being killed by commercial fishers.
In 3 months this year 6 Hector's dolphins, 160 albatrosses, 24 fur seals, 42 petrels, 38 shearwaters, 2 yellow-eyed penguins & 2 baleen whales were killed
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zea...
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tohorā
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Jason, 16, was on the bus from Howick to Auckland City on Friday when a woman attacked him with a metal rod, knocking out 5 of his teeth.
It's alleged 🙄 it was a racially motivated attack, leaving the boy "covered in blood" & "shivering in pain".
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zea...
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tohorā
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Parent calls for guidelines after David Seymour's historic Snapchat messages to teen daughter.
She's concerned after finding out David Seymour replied to Snapchat messages from her then-14-year-old daughter and other teens back in 2016.
www.newshub.co.nz/home/politic...
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tohorā
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"Hawk Tuah" (hok6tou3 jyu5 - 學兔語) is Cantonese for "Learn Rabbit Language".
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tohorā
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Yeah, I vomited in my mouth when I typed out that post!
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tohorā
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But Ew if David Seymour is the one doing the "pressing"
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tohorā
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Anyone keen for this role? #NZPol
The Office of Hon David Seymour, Minister for Regulation, and Associate Minister of Education, Finance, Health, and Justice is seeking someone who is ready for a fast-paced and exciting role.
www.seek.co.nz/job/76864657...
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tohorā
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During Matariki celebrations, broadcasting veteran Joanna Paul-Robie shared that she is dying from cancer.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3503...
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In Māori culture, Matariki is traditionally a time for gathering, reflecting on the past year and honouring those who have passed.
For Māori-Chinese families in New Zealand, it also offers a chance to reconnect with their roots.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/chinese...
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tohorā
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I try not to post the same things on all of my socials, but I've turned off my alarm clock for tomorrow morning
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The very simple Maramataka and Chinese lunar calendar conversion table. Mānawatia a Matariki! -
jackyan.com/blog/2022/06...
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tohorā
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Dr Shep and team are an amazing bunch.
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Eloquentsonia
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This looks interesting. Applications are open for the inaugural Chan Family Residency at Wai-te-ata Press:
thebigidea.nz/jobs/the-cha...
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Tahetoka
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Our housing kaupapa is looking at whether we do a crowdfunding investment. If you're keen, have a look at this website and register your email. We really want to keep it a low entry to investment so that everyone who wants to can do so. mailchi.mp/dacb33d85526...
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tohorā
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Only six months until Christmas.
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sallyprovan
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By coincidence, the man trying to raffle a house for a dubious "suicide prevention charity" is 57 years old
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/rush-hour...
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Tze Ming Mok 莫志明
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A welcome comfort-read from Eda Tang, with some little surprises for me, such as Tofu Shop not actually being Malaysian, rather, Malaysians just love Tofu Shop.
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Jeff Yang
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A: REBECCA GARDNER and ROMILLY NEWMAN
Q: How do you say “I have no Asian friends” in Caucasian
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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tohorā
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I wonder if she's getting help from my friend who also works at Te Papa Tongarewa has head of Asian Aotearoa History.
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tohorā
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It's a bit dusty on here... Māori-Japanese woman in search of long-lost father who disappeared 40 years ago.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3503...
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tohorā
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Remember when Richard Prebble was egged?
youtube.com/watch?v=O-vt...
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tohorā
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Repost if you had these plates at home
#NewZealand
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tohorā
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Repost if you had these plates at home
#NewZealand
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tohorā
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Have you ever thought of counting whales as part of your winter get-away?
Volunteers are needed for the Great Kaikōura Whale Count from 27 June to 10 July.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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tohorā
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Not to forget Hine Elder
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tohorā
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Okay, so there were Fenella Bathfield and Suzy Cato later on, but Phillipa Dann 😍😍😍
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tohorā
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Lower Hutt Posse
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tohorā
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Oh the nostalgia...
Rock on New Zealand concerts in Auckland & Christchurch...
The first live gig by Everything That Flies... Fronted by Dianne Swann... I remember they were going to be the next big thing...
;and oh my heart... Future MTV Europe host Phillipa Dann ♥️♥️♥️♥️
youtube.com/watch?v=MiB3...
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Te Rangikaiwhiria Kemara
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This may come as a surprise to noone but civil servants in govt depts are being commanded not to use Te Reo Maori at work.
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tohorā
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👋
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Protest and Survive
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Chui-Ngan wedding, 18th May 1972 Spencer Digby Studios, Wellington Ref F.016069 Te Papa
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tohorā
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Ironically, this website becomes a good resource for finding New Zealand businesses to support!
wokeup.nz
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tohorā
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Aren't these just ACT Party policies?
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tohorā
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You're welcome! 😂
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Today I learnt that an echidna's penis has four heads.
www.livescience.com/mystery-of-4...
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tohorā
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Refraining from making "tasty bit of crumpet" comment
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tohorā
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Wow! Look good.
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tohorā
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Tax relief from the government would be just as welcome as hand relief from the government. #NZPol
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A bit like it was preparing us for Shortland Street
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New Zealand outdoors shop/brand Kathmandu sells these Hydration Bladders...
They have removed the country of manufacture from the listing on their website since October last 2023.
The manufacturer is a supplier to the IOF sourcetacticalgear.com/about-us/
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Someone is onto it... Possibly.
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The Department of Conservation has issued a reminder for dog owners after four kororā / little penguins were killed in Wellington in the last month.
www.1news.co.nz/2024/05/15/f...
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