#aotearoa — Public Fediverse posts
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We are out about the motu, where the mountains commune with the sky.
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As the Northern Hemisphere heads into Autumn, the "good" news for those of us living up here at the top of the world just keeps getting "better"
#ElNiño #Australia #Aotearoa -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #RepairCafeKatiki
12 September, 2026
2nd Saturday of the month, from 9:30am - 12pm.
2 Wedgewood Street, Katikati, New Zealand, 3129
"What is a Repair Café?"
A pop up place where you bring your broken belongings for repair (if possible) with help from our skilled volunteer fixers, for FREE!
It’s all about repairing things together, while enjoying a cuppa and a chat.
Registration: No registration needed.
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, #Whānau friendly and #MobilityAccessible
Cost: Free entry (Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: Katikati Community Baptist Church
Maximum Capacity: 200 "FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/katikati-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Katikati #RepairCafesAotearoa #RepairCafesNewZealand
#FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair #RepairFest #RepairFestival2026 -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival
12 - 13 Sept 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm148 Durham Street, #Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
"Innovate. Create. Electrify the Future.
#STEM #WanaTrust proudly presents our first ever #MakerFest ! A #SustainableTech event that aims to inspire #innovation and #EnvironmentalResponsibility by developing and showcasing #RenewableEnergy and electrification projects to a broad audience.
Maker Festival will also have a dedicated #RepairCafé over the 2 event days.
Registration: Register for this event and find out more by heading to the learn more button or here
Audience: While the festival is about hands-on learn by doing, #MakerFest is suited to older rangatahi and young adults. We welcome all ages, but some activities will be unsuitable to those under 12 years of age. Please check our programme for the day for more info on what to expect to avoid disappointment.
Accessibility: Public transport, #WhānauFriendly and #Mobility #accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
Maximum Capacity: 1600"FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/maker-festival-tauranga-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival
12 - 13 Sept 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm148 Durham Street, #Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
"Innovate. Create. Electrify the Future.
#STEM #WanaTrust proudly presents our first ever #MakerFest ! A #SustainableTech event that aims to inspire #innovation and #EnvironmentalResponsibility by developing and showcasing #RenewableEnergy and electrification projects to a broad audience.
Maker Festival will also have a dedicated #RepairCafé over the 2 event days.
Registration: Register for this event and find out more by heading to the learn more button or here
Audience: While the festival is about hands-on learn by doing, #MakerFest is suited to older rangatahi and young adults. We welcome all ages, but some activities will be unsuitable to those under 12 years of age. Please check our programme for the day for more info on what to expect to avoid disappointment.
Accessibility: Public transport, #WhānauFriendly and #Mobility #accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
Maximum Capacity: 1600"FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/maker-festival-tauranga-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival
12 - 13 Sept 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm148 Durham Street, #Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
"Innovate. Create. Electrify the Future.
#STEM #WanaTrust proudly presents our first ever #MakerFest ! A #SustainableTech event that aims to inspire #innovation and #EnvironmentalResponsibility by developing and showcasing #RenewableEnergy and electrification projects to a broad audience.
Maker Festival will also have a dedicated #RepairCafé over the 2 event days.
Registration: Register for this event and find out more by heading to the learn more button or here
Audience: While the festival is about hands-on learn by doing, #MakerFest is suited to older rangatahi and young adults. We welcome all ages, but some activities will be unsuitable to those under 12 years of age. Please check our programme for the day for more info on what to expect to avoid disappointment.
Accessibility: Public transport, #WhānauFriendly and #Mobility #accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
Maximum Capacity: 1600"FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/maker-festival-tauranga-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival
12 - 13 Sept 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm148 Durham Street, #Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
"Innovate. Create. Electrify the Future.
#STEM #WanaTrust proudly presents our first ever #MakerFest ! A #SustainableTech event that aims to inspire #innovation and #EnvironmentalResponsibility by developing and showcasing #RenewableEnergy and electrification projects to a broad audience.
Maker Festival will also have a dedicated #RepairCafé over the 2 event days.
Registration: Register for this event and find out more by heading to the learn more button or here
Audience: While the festival is about hands-on learn by doing, #MakerFest is suited to older rangatahi and young adults. We welcome all ages, but some activities will be unsuitable to those under 12 years of age. Please check our programme for the day for more info on what to expect to avoid disappointment.
Accessibility: Public transport, #WhānauFriendly and #Mobility #accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
Maximum Capacity: 1600"FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/maker-festival-tauranga-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival
12 - 13 Sept 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm148 Durham Street, #Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
"Innovate. Create. Electrify the Future.
#STEM #WanaTrust proudly presents our first ever #MakerFest ! A #SustainableTech event that aims to inspire #innovation and #EnvironmentalResponsibility by developing and showcasing #RenewableEnergy and electrification projects to a broad audience.
Maker Festival will also have a dedicated #RepairCafé over the 2 event days.
Registration: Register for this event and find out more by heading to the learn more button or here
Audience: While the festival is about hands-on learn by doing, #MakerFest is suited to older rangatahi and young adults. We welcome all ages, but some activities will be unsuitable to those under 12 years of age. Please check our programme for the day for more info on what to expect to avoid disappointment.
Accessibility: Public transport, #WhānauFriendly and #Mobility #accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
Maximum Capacity: 1600"FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/maker-festival-tauranga-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #Owairaka #ClothingRepair
11 Sept 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Range View Road, Mount Albert, #Auckland 1025
"Come and get your clothing repaired for free and support our communities who come from refugee backgrounds.
Every 2nd Thursday, we hold 4 different clothing repair events across Auckland (including at this location) which are all run by women who come from a refugee background.
We provide free clothing repairs for up to 2 garments, and the repairs done enable our community to gain valuable work experience and help reduce textile waste in Aotearoa."
FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/owairaka-clothing-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #Owairaka #ClothingRepair
11 Sept 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Range View Road, Mount Albert, #Auckland 1025
"Come and get your clothing repaired for free and support our communities who come from refugee backgrounds.
Every 2nd Thursday, we hold 4 different clothing repair events across Auckland (including at this location) which are all run by women who come from a refugee background.
We provide free clothing repairs for up to 2 garments, and the repairs done enable our community to gain valuable work experience and help reduce textile waste in Aotearoa."
FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/owairaka-clothing-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #Owairaka #ClothingRepair
11 Sept 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Range View Road, Mount Albert, #Auckland 1025
"Come and get your clothing repaired for free and support our communities who come from refugee backgrounds.
Every 2nd Thursday, we hold 4 different clothing repair events across Auckland (including at this location) which are all run by women who come from a refugee background.
We provide free clothing repairs for up to 2 garments, and the repairs done enable our community to gain valuable work experience and help reduce textile waste in Aotearoa."
FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/owairaka-clothing-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #Owairaka #ClothingRepair
11 Sept 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Range View Road, Mount Albert, #Auckland 1025
"Come and get your clothing repaired for free and support our communities who come from refugee backgrounds.
Every 2nd Thursday, we hold 4 different clothing repair events across Auckland (including at this location) which are all run by women who come from a refugee background.
We provide free clothing repairs for up to 2 garments, and the repairs done enable our community to gain valuable work experience and help reduce textile waste in Aotearoa."
FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/owairaka-clothing-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #Owairaka #ClothingRepair
11 Sept 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Range View Road, Mount Albert, #Auckland 1025
"Come and get your clothing repaired for free and support our communities who come from refugee backgrounds.
Every 2nd Thursday, we hold 4 different clothing repair events across Auckland (including at this location) which are all run by women who come from a refugee background.
We provide free clothing repairs for up to 2 garments, and the repairs done enable our community to gain valuable work experience and help reduce textile waste in Aotearoa."
FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/owairaka-clothing-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Kids Only Market
The Creative Kids Collective
Saturday 19 September • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Western Springs Garden Community Hall
#Auckland"Over 50 stalls at the Kids Only Market where you can buy, sell, and trade all your favourite toys and books. Check out the art and baking.
Welcome to the Kids Only Market!
This event is all about young hustlers setting up their own stalls to sell what they have made and created. From handmade crafts, art, plants, jewellery to baking, coffee and Pokemon cards. There's something for everyone.
Come along and support these young business minds. Join us for a day of shopping, supporting local talent and enjoying the creativness of our community."
FMI:
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/kids-only-market-tickets-1998360525125?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#SolarPunkSunday #YoungMakers #Creatives #HomemadeCrafts #Creativity #CraftFairs
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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste Workshop: #Microgreens and #Sprouts
Wednesday, September 9
10:00am - 12:00pmAlbany Community Club
575a Albany Highway
Albany 0632"Join Pip for this interactive Love Food Hate Waste workshop at Albany Community Hub and discover the world of microgreens & sprouts.
Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest.
Microgreens have nutritional value and are also a cost effective green food that you can grow in your home all year round, saving plastic and food waste.
Participants will make their own tray of microgreens to take home so please bring a SMALL plastic container and lid such as a shallow take away container.
This #LoveFoodHateWaste workshop is proudly supported by Auckland Council and delivered by #CompostCollective.
Spaces are limited, booking is essential."
FMI and to register:
https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/free-love-food-hate-waste-workshop-microgreens-sprouts-albany/
#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #GrowYourOwnFood #GrowYourOwn -
In my #blog
New Zealand political satire is alive, but on social mediahttps://jackyan.com/blog/2026/09/new-zealand-political-satire-is-alive-but-on-social-media/ #NZpol #politics #humour #CarpoolCoalition #NZ #Aotearoa
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Bird of the Year 2026: voting is now open!
And just like in the general election, there will also be a party-based vote this year. -
before internet porn we only had… playboys in the bush
https://fishriderrecords.bandcamp.com/album/playboys-in-the-bush
#BandcampFriday The Puddle #aotearoa #ōtepoti
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It's that time of the year in AoNZ when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
Bird Of The Year: Little Pengu... -
It's that time of the year in AoNZ when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
Bird Of The Year: Little Pengu... -
It's that time of the year in AoNZ when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
Bird Of The Year: Little Pengu... -
It's that time of the year in AoNZ when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
Bird Of The Year: Little Pengu... -
It's that time of the year in AoNZ when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
Bird Of The Year: Little Pengu... -
It's that time of the year in Aotearoa New Zealand when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
https://blog.mikeriversdale.co.nz/2026/09/bird-of-year-little-penguin-korora.html
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
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It's that time of the year in Aotearoa New Zealand when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
https://blog.mikeriversdale.co.nz/2026/09/bird-of-year-little-penguin-korora.html
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
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It's that time of the year in Aotearoa New Zealand when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
https://blog.mikeriversdale.co.nz/2026/09/bird-of-year-little-penguin-korora.html
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
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It's that time of the year in Aotearoa New Zealand when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
https://blog.mikeriversdale.co.nz/2026/09/bird-of-year-little-penguin-korora.html
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
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It's that time of the year in Aotearoa New Zealand when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
https://blog.mikeriversdale.co.nz/2026/09/bird-of-year-little-penguin-korora.html
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
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More Prince Tui Teka:
Prince Tui Teka - E Ipo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5Khir_cOPQ
Next to Prince Tui Teka in this video, holding the gold record, is the great waiata composer
Ngoi Pēwhairangi, who wrote the lyrics of "E Ipo" and also "Poi E" -
Sistema Aotearoa is among orchestras performing at Koroneihana (Coronation) 2026, currently in progress at Tūrangawaewae Marae in honour of Te Arikinui Kuini Ngā Wai Hono i te Po. See more info below.
Sistema Aotearoa / Tiki Orchestra - Dvorak, New World Symphony, 2nd movement, arr. and conducted by Jess Hindin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLr1XG3K8zw
More info:
Orchestras across Aotearoa unite for Kotahitanga Koroneihana performance in a first-of-its kind to perform for Te Arikinui Kuini Ngā Wai Hono i te Po at the Kīngitanga Coronation celebrations at Tūrangawaewae Marae Ngāruawāhia. The in-person performance is set to gather members of the Auckland Philharmonia, Sistema Aotearoa Māori and Pasifika students from Ōtara and its sister organisation Arohanui Strings+ from Wellington.
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jeff simmonds - the queen of love and beauty and the veiled prophets ball
https://jeffsimmonds.bandcamp.com/track/the-queen-of-love-and-beauty-at-the-veiled-prophets-ball
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A ‘crisis communication gap’ threatens #IndigenousPeoples
Dionne Phillips
Updated Tue, July 14, 2026Excerpt: "Sara Wilson, a graduate communications researcher from Simon Fraser University in Canada, calls this a 'crisis communication gap' — something she highlighted in a submission to EMRIP's conflict study. Wilson previously worked in communications for the province of British Columbia's forest, land, and natural resources department, and also serves as a senior communications associate with Canada's National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Her research spotlights underfunding, language erasure from public systems, and exclusion from decision-making during crisis situations. Wilson cites devastating #wildfires and #floods as examples of dangerous communication failures.
"In a report analyzing its response to 2023 wildfires, the government of the #NorthwestTerritories listed numerous concerns about how authorities communicated during the fire with #Indigenous individuals whose first language is not English. Its Official Languages Act recognizes 11 languages, but the government's alerts are issued only in English and French.
"On its website, the government highlights its working relationship with Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities to 'co-develop and establish bilateral emergency and communications protocols, as requested, before the 2026 wildfire season.' Government officials did not respond to emails asking what stage of the process they are in. Its website notes that in the interim they have 'developed an Emergency Response Event Communication Protocol with Indigenous Governments to ensure clear communication between Indigenous Governments and the GNWT during emergency events.'
"A paper published earlier this year by #ClimateCardinals, a youth-led climate organization, revealed that the overwhelming majority of the world's scientific publications are written in English. It argues that without more inclusive language, 'up to 6.5 billion people risk exclusion from climate policy, disaster preparedness, and access to critical information.'
"In #Aotearoa #NewZealand, #Māori communities have been hit by increasingly devastating storms, like #CycloneGabrielle, which hit the country in February 2023, causing 11 deaths and billions of dollars in damage.
"The cyclone exposed some key barriers to effective communication, according to a study released by Te Whāriki Manawāhine O Hauraki, a community resource center. It also praised the Māori-led mobilization to assist those impacted by the storm, which included setting up community centers. 'A truly effective response requires more than collaboration, it demands a #Tiriti-based framework [based on the Treaty of Waitangi] where Māori exercise decision-making authority over disaster preparedness and response in their own communities,' it reads.
"Throughout Monday's session in Geneva, Indigenous delegates highlighted the potential of Indigenous knowledge and argued that better resources and communication would benefit the entire world."
#IndigenousPeoples #LanguageBarriers #EnglishOnly? #EmergencyAlerts #WorldPol #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis
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"Foodstuffs is replacing the New World Clubcard with Club+. The good news is you can now earn rewards at Four Square and redeem them at Four Square and Pak’nSave, as well as New World. The bad news is the automatic 8c/L fuel discount at Z and Caltex is disappearing and you can no longer redeem rewards at Liquorland."
#Aotearoa #Consumer #FoodStuffs #LoyaltyScheme
https://www.consumer.org.nz/shopping/supermarkets/the-fine-print-foodstuffs-club-card
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#SCAM WARNING - Kiwibank
I got this notification, allegedly, from #Kiwibank although this particular notification was generously sent to me by [email protected] on Kiwibank's behalf - I guess?
Anyhow just letting any #Aotearoa #NZ peeps know to avoid verifying their account should they receive a similar message.
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The hot and the cool of it
As seasons change, with one hemisphere cooling and the other heating, we’re there with the fashionable and the timeless, plus a few extra goodies for this Decemberhttps://lucire.com/2025/1127fe0.shtml #mode #moda #fashion #skiwear #AprèsSki #AW2025 #SS2025 #NYC #NY #USA #Aotearoa #NZ #Vivo #JLoBeauty #sustainability #JosephineTheLabel #HMxPerfectMoment #ACourt #RebeccaTaylor #LucyMaxwell
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We got free bananas again this month, because Woolworths in High Street, Lower Hutt again supplied Bonita bananas instead of the Rainforest Alliance ones they advertised and accepted my order for. Things I'm curious to know:
Is it just that store, or is the problem more widespread? (Please boost for visibility.) Even if you normally shop in person, if you don't see any Rainforest Alliance bananas (with the frog logo) in the store, I'm guessing they're not supplying Rainforest Alliance bananas to online customers, either.
How many free bananas will they give away before they stop this false advertising?
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We got free bananas again this month, because Woolworths in High Street, Lower Hutt again supplied Bonita bananas instead of the Rainforest Alliance ones they advertised and accepted my order for. Things I'm curious to know:
Is it just that store, or is the problem more widespread? (Please boost for visibility.) Even if you normally shop in person, if you don't see any Rainforest Alliance bananas (with the frog logo) in the store, I'm guessing they're not supplying Rainforest Alliance bananas to online customers, either.
How many free bananas will they give away before they stop this false advertising?
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My cartoon for today's https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350328090/cartoon-july-2
Labour where are you?! Some MP's have been fighting the opposition but the main dude, well, tumble weed springs to mind...
#NzPol #Aotearoa #Labour #ChrisHipkins #EditorialCartoon #PoliticalCartoon
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Do you buy bananas online from Woolworths in New Zealand? Their listing for "Fresh Fruit Bananas Yellow" specifies that they're Rainforest Alliance bananas. In Woodworths's description, they say:
Rainforest Alliance is an international non-profit organization working at the intersection of business, agriculture, and forests to make responsible business the new normal. Aims to protect forests, improve the livelihoods of farmers and forest communities, promote their human rights, and help them mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis. The Rainforest Alliance certification seal means that the product (or a specified ingredient) was produced by farmers, foresters, and/or companies working together to create a world where people and nature thrive in harmony.
Find out more at http://ra.orghttps://www.woolworths.co.nz/shop/productdetails?stockcode=133211&name=fresh-fruit-bananas-yellow
Unfortunately, the bananas they actually delivered were Bonita bananas. I tried to find evidence that Bonita was Rainforest Alliance certified, but could find none, so I strongly suspect they aren't. To Woolworths's credit, when I complained, they did agree to give me a refund for the bananas.
But this isn't the first time this has happened. I took the precaution of specifying in the notes in my order that the only acceptable substitute for Rainforest Alliance bananas would be Fair Trade bananas, but in the end, the substitution wasn't even marked as a substitution on my packing slip.
If you've ordered fresh yellow bananas online from Woolworths in Aotearoa recently, and they gave you Bonita bananas instead of Rainforest Alliance ones, I recommend you ask for a refund. If enough people do this, they might stop this substitution.
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Do you buy bananas online from Woolworths in New Zealand? Their listing for "Fresh Fruit Bananas Yellow" specifies that they're Rainforest Alliance bananas. In Woodworths's description, they say:
Rainforest Alliance is an international non-profit organization working at the intersection of business, agriculture, and forests to make responsible business the new normal. Aims to protect forests, improve the livelihoods of farmers and forest communities, promote their human rights, and help them mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis. The Rainforest Alliance certification seal means that the product (or a specified ingredient) was produced by farmers, foresters, and/or companies working together to create a world where people and nature thrive in harmony.
Find out more at http://ra.orghttps://www.woolworths.co.nz/shop/productdetails?stockcode=133211&name=fresh-fruit-bananas-yellow
Unfortunately, the bananas they actually delivered were Bonita bananas. I tried to find evidence that Bonita was Rainforest Alliance certified, but could find none, so I strongly suspect they aren't. To Woolworths's credit, when I complained, they did agree to give me a refund for the bananas.
But this isn't the first time this has happened. I took the precaution of specifying in the notes in my order that the only acceptable substitute for Rainforest Alliance bananas would be Fair Trade bananas, but in the end, the substitution wasn't even marked as a substitution on my packing slip.
If you've ordered fresh yellow bananas online from Woolworths in Aotearoa recently, and they gave you Bonita bananas instead of Rainforest Alliance ones, I recommend you ask for a refund. If enough people do this, they might stop this substitution.
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Do you buy bananas online from Woolworths in New Zealand? Their listing for "Fresh Fruit Bananas Yellow" specifies that they're Rainforest Alliance bananas. In Woodworths's description, they say:
Rainforest Alliance is an international non-profit organization working at the intersection of business, agriculture, and forests to make responsible business the new normal. Aims to protect forests, improve the livelihoods of farmers and forest communities, promote their human rights, and help them mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis. The Rainforest Alliance certification seal means that the product (or a specified ingredient) was produced by farmers, foresters, and/or companies working together to create a world where people and nature thrive in harmony.
Find out more at http://ra.orghttps://www.woolworths.co.nz/shop/productdetails?stockcode=133211&name=fresh-fruit-bananas-yellow
Unfortunately, the bananas they actually delivered were Bonita bananas. I tried to find evidence that Bonita was Rainforest Alliance certified, but could find none, so I strongly suspect they aren't. To Woolworths's credit, when I complained, they did agree to give me a refund for the bananas.
But this isn't the first time this has happened. I took the precaution of specifying in the notes in my order that the only acceptable substitute for Rainforest Alliance bananas would be Fair Trade bananas, but in the end, the substitution wasn't even marked as a substitution on my packing slip.
If you've ordered fresh yellow bananas online from Woolworths in Aotearoa recently, and they gave you Bonita bananas instead of Rainforest Alliance ones, I recommend you ask for a refund. If enough people do this, they might stop this substitution.
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My cartoon in today's @thepostnz @thepress_nz @waikatotimesnz and other @nzstuff owned papers
Hipkins gave his State of the Nation speech over the weekend. Taxes of all sorts are back on the table...
#NzPol #LabourParty #ChrisHipkins #Caricature #PoliticalCartoon #EditorialCartoon #Cartoon #CarDrifting #Aotearoa #NewZealand
https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350225246/cartoon-tuesday-march-26
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Everything that has a beginning has an ending—and so it was with our road trip around South Island. Our circuitous route towards a Cook Strait crossing took in parts of North #Canterbury, #WestCoast, #Tasman, #Nelson and #Marlborough.
🚐 #VanLife #Motorhome #CamperVan #RV #Travel #RoadTrip #Nomad 🇳🇿 #Aotearoa #NZ #NewZealand 🤔🌲🧭❤️ #CREWmission 📷 #Photography
👀 More? See https://curiositydrive.org/2023/11/29/farewell-te-wai-pounamu/
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Pleasant drive through hop-growing Motueka Valley, then following Buller River (📷1) on St Arnaud-Kawatiri Hwy into #Tasman’s Nelson Lakes NP, which sits within northernmost ranges of Southern Alps. Lake Rotoiti is one of two larger lakes, carved out by glaciers during the last ice age. There’s a serviced DOC camp at Kerr Bay (📷2-4), close to alpine village of St Arnaud.
🚐 #VanLife #Motorhome #CamperVan #RV #Travel #RoadTrip #Nomad 🇳🇿 #Aotearoa #NZ #NewZealand 🤔🌲🧭❤️ #CREWmission 📷 #Photography
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Rode sect 3 Kaiteriteri–Motueka of #Tasman’s Great Taste Trail: 16km slice of 188km cycleway. Began in Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park, a gradual climb then descent with views over Tapu Bay (📷1). On coastal flats crossed Riuwaka then Motueke River, passing orchards & vineyards (📷2). Bobbes (🍏 & marzipan) the reward (📷3); hadn’t seen outside 🇩🇪FFM! Soon back in MTB park (📷4).
🚐 #VanLife #Motorhome #CamperVan #RV #Travel #RoadTrip #Nomad 🇳🇿 #Aotearoa #NZ #NewZealand 🤔🌲🧭❤️ #CREWmission 📷 #Photography
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Better weather as we returned past the entrance into Whanganui (Westhaven) Inlet in #Tasman (📷1); 13km long, it was the first estuary in NZ protected as a combined marine & wildlife reserve. An example causeway on Dry Rd (📷2); the tide flows beneath. Made a detour to Kaihoka Lakes; the 1st lake is roadside (📷3) & the 2nd reached via a 15min path through nikau forest (📷4).
🚐 #VanLife #Motorhome #CamperVan #RV #Travel #RoadTrip #Nomad 🇳🇿 #Aotearoa #NZ #NewZealand 🤔🌲🧭❤️ #CREWmission 📷 #Photography
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Murchison in the #Tasman District is a quintessential NZ small town. It was hit by a severe earthquake over 90 years ago and is popular with visitors seeking water-based activities on the Buller River. Less well known, it is also a base for excursions to see—and cook over—natural flames that burn in the bush.
🚐 #VanLife #Motorhome #CamperVan #RV #Travel #RoadTrip #Nomad 🇳🇿 #Aotearoa #NZ #NewZealand 🤔🌲🧭❤️ #CREWmission 📷 #Photography
👀 More? See https://curiositydrive.org/2023/03/08/earth-water-and-flame/
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My cartoon in today's @NZStuff and in print @DomPost @waikatotimes
Prime Minister Chris (Chippy) Hipkins has only been in the job for five weeks! Definitely a baptism of fire 🔥
#NZPol #ChrisHipkins #Chippy #BaptismOfFire #Aotearoa #NewZealand
