“Your dad’s a labourer, isn’t he? And your family’s from Tūrangi? You don’t need to go to university if you’re just going to end up playing in pubs.” — Ruby Solly e-tangata.co.nz/reflections/be…

as a hawaiian who grew up on the north shore of kauai i want to just say it rn lilo and stitch was a better representation of hawaii than moana ever was, die mad about it

last night, random white lady: ooh I like your hair *proceeds to touch hair* me: don’t touch it *covers hair, walks away* her: no but it’s so niiiice *visibly upset she couldn’t touch hair* must be nice to like something and feel like you can just have it

Scott Styris @NateNauer This might sound crazy, but a human can belong to more than one country and can represent more than one flag. You of all people should know this, dear coloniser. 🥴🙊

Sir Bob Jones to pay legal costs to Renae Maihi rnz.co.nz/news/national/…

Embarrassing how blatant this is

A lot of families will be forced to homeschool their kids with all these school closings. My advice as a homeschooling dad—keep screen time to an absolute minimum, and have lots of books around the house. Boredom is a good thing for kids, they will develop creativity.

Whānau are going over whakapapa and uncle asked if anyone knew a particular iwi connection. Mum did (she’s Pākehā) so uncle hits back with: is that on your side or Pats (a.k.a dad)?” dad’s first cousin. who’s known mum for 30+ years. nau mai ki te whānau

Fluctuation of nitrogen dioxide emissions across #Europe from 1 Jan until 11 Mar 2020, using a 10-day moving average & data from Copernicus EU #Sentinel5P. The decline in NO2 emissions over the #PoValley 🇮🇹 is particularly evident. esa.int/ESA_Multimedia…

It is a Western concept to feel "shame" for living with your whānau over the age of 18. People my age are obsessed with the property ladder or buying a house(s) but will send their parents to a rest home... OK??

Is anyone documenting #Covid_19’s impact on the taiao? Less travel, cuts on international imports & exports, reverting to buying local = lower carbon emissions etc. Wait. is the ūkaipo quarantining us?

Māori justice advocates are seeking an urgent Tribunal hearing on the Police Armed Response Teams and are calling for them to be stopped immediately. rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-k…

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Has anyone got any fingernails left in Waiariki?? #thehuipooti

Anyone know a place for lunch in Ōtautahi?

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“If western science was all-knowing and all perfect, then we wouldn't find ourselves in a situation where we continue to destroy the only livable planet we have that exists within any manageable distance from us.” — Dr Rangi Matamua e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-an…