Jessica V

I've been doing a bunch of media about Australia's social media ban for under 16s this week.
NZ looks likely to follow.
Before we copy-paste a ban, here’s what actually matters (imo) 👇
#nzpol

Submission done ☑️ The frustration I have toward a certain political party so set on division and social disharmony is immense…so I feel such a great sense of satisfaction opposing this abomination of a bill. #ToituTeTiriti ✊🏼

Stop the Treaty Principles Bill - TOITŪ TE TIRITI!! In 1835, 189 years ago, a gathering of great chiefs of Aotearoa signed He Whakaputanga with representatives of the British Crown. Five years from that date, Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed between Māo...

145k already, 100k more and we surpass how many votes ACT got in 2023 ✊🏼 our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/ka...

I’ve seen enough to make a call: Bluesky is going to be a legit competitor to Twitter.

Sweet.

Christmas news I’m def happy about ❤️💚❤️

Petition of Byron Donaldson: Remove Supported Living Payment review for people with lifelong disabilities Home » Parliamentary Business » Petitions Petition Published date: 05 Nov 2023 Metadata Petition request That the House of Representatives remove Supported Living Payment benefit reviews for people with lifelong disabilities.

Hi Aotearoa Bluesky, I know there's a ton of petitions flying around, but, this one needs our attention. Shared on Twitter. No billionaires or millionaires sanctioned for tax avoidance but our vulnerable whānau & community are being attacked.

petitions.parliament.nz/e8e83093-d19...

Please sign!

If you’re wondering how it’s going over on the other place…

“If someone is going to blackmail me with advertising, blackmail me with money? Go f*ck yourself…the (advertising) boycott is gonna kill the company so G F Y”

Groundbreaking smoking ban abandoned in New Zealand’s swing to the right The new government halted a plan to outlaw smoking, a move critics call “a huge win for the tobacco industry” and “an act of idiocy” for public health.

New Zealand’s new right-leaning coalition government is abandoning a world-leading plan to outlaw smoking for future generations, in a move health experts say is a retrograde step that will cost the country billions of dollars in health care.

Majority say NZ will see severe climate impacts in next decade With the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle fresh in mind, almost half of Kiwi expect climate change to displace them from their homes in the next 25 years.

Two thirds of New Zealanders expect to see severe climate impacts in their area over the next 10 years, according to a new Ipsos poll released exclusively to Newsroom.
newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/29/m...

Singapore Sling, Long Bar at Raffles Hotel

Marina Bay, Singapore

Singapore you’ve been rad. And a little too hot.

When you walk for 30 minutes in 36degrees to find a quaint vinyl store in midtown Singapore…only to discover they have closed for 6 weeks. As of last night 🫠

“Witnesses have also reported seeing orcas "teach" other individuals how to maximize the damage they cause”

In happier news I love a good plane view…departing Auckland for Singapore ✈️✌🏼

Unbelievably f*cked up what Twitter/X has become. How can this shit be tolerated?!? It’s become a cesspit with almost no accountability for harassment, threats of violence or posting abhorrent content. Also TW if you’re clicking on the Twitter link

I'd like to thank @thoughtfulnz.bsky.social for exposing me to what is now the best chart I've ever seen.

Adopt a kākāpō Kākāpō adoptions are a special way to donate towards the conservation of this taonga species.

Want to support #kakapo recovery? Adoptions are open again! These make a big difference to the #conservation work we’re able to do. www.doc.govt.nz/adopt-a-kakapo #parrots #birds

A juvenile kākāpō on the forest floor during the day. Credit: DOC

The #kakapo at Maungatautari are keeping us on our toes! Last week Manaaki was found outside of the fence and returned inside. We suspect he used a tree to jump the fence, so further tree trimming is underway and we’re closely monitoring all 10 birds in this new population. 📸 DOC. #conservation

Fox terrier dog napping on the carpet next to a collection of records

Chillin. Also this is not my dog. This is my neighbours dog Peppa that comes to visit in the afternoons

Support Selah Ritchie: Help fund critical surgery in Germany. This fundraising is to support Selah to get critical surgery in Germany. It will help her eat and live life to the full again.

I've shared this over on the other site because I need the reach I have there, but I'm really thankful to see others have shared it here and people are donating and resharing. Thank you so much! We can't do this without our big, supportive, generous community givealittle.co.nz/cause/suppor...

'Friends' actor Matthew Perry dead at 54 - reports Friends actor Matthew Perry has died at age 54 after an apparent drowning, TMZ has reported.

FFS 😩 www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...

All you mfers need to calm down but,

that old f*ck around and find out seems to be working well for Elon

A lot like old Twitter here long before it became so nasty

close-up photo of vibrant green mamaku with koru and leaves - amongst native bush.

I already like it better here and it's been exactly ten seconds.
So this where y'all been?! Some glorious profiles I hadn't seen for a while in toXicland. I have arrived to this refuge.

This absolute debacle continues. Like who at Auckland Museum is making these calls? This isn’t just a social media coordinator. This was done by senior staff i.stuff.co.nz/auckland/133...

💯will be there and supporting any march, convoy, hikoi in support of my whānau, our communities, and upholding Te Tiriti for Aotearoa

The new Auckland Museum director gonna be working overtime tonight trying to fix the abomination they made on social media today 👀