Tree man: Aotearoa

My dream job:

This review is a beauty. archive.clivejames.com/books/tiny-k...

“I don’t think being good at things is the point of doing them.” — KURT VONNEGUT

Greeks: sculpture is about the ideal body, perfect proportions, beauty through which we can experience th— Etruscans, over in the corner:

“Cyclists are often perceived as recklessly flaunting road laws. A new study challenges this perception. The study found only 5% of cyclists broke road rules while riding on bike infrastructure versus 66% of motorists who broke rules while driving.” Safe bike infrastructure fuels rule-following.

Looks like my friends on Waiheke Rescue got a bit of entertainment from a Brydes Whale today.

This 👇👇👇👇👇👇

This is excellent!

Mark Carney on Elon Musk crippling Ukraine’s Starlink: “I search for the right adjective to describe whoever took this decision… against a country that is literally fighting for the lives of its citizens against naked aggression."

This clip is lmao. Who's the Prime Minister? Mark Mitchell: "Let me explain what Luxon mean to say..." Luxon: *nodding #nzpol www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...

Enormous news. A melanoma vaccine, one of the most deadly cancers out there. Science is good and helpful and there should be more of it. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

When I was growing up my father wouldn't let me mow the lawn until I was 10 as it would damage my ears. Just walking the dog past a dad mowing his lawn with an electric mower and a baby in a front pack. Deffo a technological advancement

I pray you mar no more trees

147000 kiwis are not enrolled to vote. this election, you CANNOT enroll on the day. don't let your apathy allow the billionaires get their way. enroll, NOW: www.webworm.co/elections/

Bigot bounced from Australia.

Also from today's Herald: "David Seymour's economic credentials win CEO backing - but Treaty politics cloud Act's pitch, writes Fran O'Sullivan" Really? "We are so lucky they're stupid" meme

New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures. #science #news www.lifescience.net/news/7849/ne...

At least no one thought the tulips were gonna kill us all.

Hundreds of critically endangered NZ weevils released back into the wild

Voting in the general election is now open for New Zealanders living overseas! 🗳️ You have until 7pm NZDT on 7 November to get your vote in. Don’t miss your chance to have your say! #kikorangi #nzpol

'Request Stop, Hampstead.' (c1950) Stephen Bone painted a world full of charm. His style went out of fashion for some years but is again gaining popularity. If you are wondering about the colour of the bus sign, white bus signs with a red circle indicated 'compulsory' stops.

If you see this, post something blue! m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_o4...

Taranaki conservation projects convinced AI can be force for good

'Birds of a feather' by contemporary UK artist Dee Nickerson who explores themes of living in the countryside #womensart

Join us in Christchurch for the Great Freshwater Debate! We'll hear from all of these politicians (hopefully more!) about how they will address the freshwater crisis threatening lakes, rivers, and drinking water. This event is free, but seats are limited, so head to greenpeace.nz/FWdebate today!

Same, same

Bird Nerd Content. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

A tūturiwhatu (New Zealand dotterel) on sentry duty aided by a wonky wooden post yesterday morning. 🪶🇳🇿

Oh? 2021 you say? #nzpol

There ain't no singing but this one speaks; m.youtube.com/watch?v=0KRS...

Was once hired to plough a field and was fired 4hrs later, not because I didn't know what I was doing (well, I didn't - figured it out very fast though) but because I turned the corners at the end of each run the wrong way

Sheila Hicks' monumental soft sculpture installation 'Nowhere to go' (2022). The US artist is a pioneering figure in fiber art and has worked across six decades #WomensArt

this goes incredible places and I love everyone involved

interesting behind the scenes from a photographer who was just assigned to do shots of the interview without any information going in.

The Battle of Hastings took place #OnThisDay in AD 1066. The Bayeux Tapestry depicts not only the battle, but also hints at everyday life. This feasting scene, alluding to the Last Supper, shows food preparation and dining during the Middle Ages. 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy... 🏺 #Archaeology

'What day is it?' asked Pooh. 'It’s our BIRTHDAY.' squeaked Piglet. 'My favourite day.' said Pooh. Happy 100th BIRTHDAY to Pooh and the gang! 🎂🎉 Pooh and his friends first appeared on the 14th October 1926 in #WinnieThePooh by A.A. Milne. #WinnieThePooh100 #onthisday

Leonard Cobain

Name your favorite band/artist when you were 18 m.youtube.com/watch?v=cVkC...

"By hacking away at the learned language of academic defence in which I was trained." -Anne Carson, interview, The White Review (July 2017)

This is kind of wonderful, Alison Brown wrangled a handful of pretty decent old bluegrass guys to play “Old Town Road”. Nas X’s impact… immeasurable youtu.be/a_GCX5IoCds

East of Dunedin: The NZ locations behind Netflix's new hit series

#ResistanceEarth First the good news: More than 80% of teens say they're worried about climate change. Now the bad news: Only half know its caused by carbon pollution and even fewer know it's because of human activity. We need to educate our youth! yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/10/only...

Harlinah Teoh, creates botanical ceramic art inspired by walking in the Australian landscape #WomensArt