The whale torch is packed away (for now). Playing with words, learning to teach, loving working with Ōtepoti kids. I communicate in gifs. She/Her. Poll junkie.
Dunedin City, New Zealand
Joined February 2010
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I do rather wish Netflix had a “meh” rating. I mean, sure, I watched it all but did I like it? No. – at Dunedin City, New Zealand
English learners… does the inclusion of peoples pronouns help you? (Struggling to learn te reo Māori pronouns and thinking how helpful it would be if they were used more places 😁) – at Dunedin City, New Zealand
Poor wee one is finally knocked out. Hopefully in less pain by morning. Stupid colds. Stupid ear infections. Stupid suspension syrup being too sweet. – at Dunedin City, New Zealand
I’ve rearranged my lounge. Somewhere during this process I’ve put my glasses down.
Now I’m going to need need glasses 👓 #goneforever #safeplace – at Dunedin City, New Zealand
He borrowed a shotgun from the barber, who had come with him. – at Dunedin City, New Zealand
A rumor says that, some 91 minutes before stopping the Texas shooter, one or more law enforcement officers went inside Robb Elementary School and rescued their own children. Here's what we know so far. snopes.com/fact-check/office…
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We’ve started upgrading our local and community playgrounds. Now we’re looking at investing in bigger, more modern destination play. To do this, we need more ideas from the community. Have your say at bit.ly/3VgwJSE #destinationplaygrounds #play #dunedin
Waiting for police to visit - I’m sure my neighbours will have called them concerned about the sounds coming from my child. – at Dunedin City, New Zealand
School holidays mean no sleep schedule in my house apparently. Last night was “midnight” walk by the beach (and request of youngest), tonight they’re camping in the lounge (at request of eldest).
I need more coffee. – at Dunedin City, New Zealand
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So far, only 30.9% of Kāpiti Coast have voted in the local govt election.
Voter apathy is a dangerous thing.
It may mean nasty Voices for Freedom linked candidates get in.
So get off your bottoms and vote early tomorrow morning please. Polling booths close at noon on Saturday.
Teen wondering the neighbourhood this arvo selling chocolate bars to raise money for camp. I actually am sceptical of the cause, but door sales of crunchies bars is something I’d like to see more of please. – at Dunedin City, New Zealand
The shame.
Used a plug-in to install a child theme in Wordpress.
I am so out of practice.
And lazy.
… also possibly under caffeinated. – at Dunedin City, New Zealand
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BREAKING: Police in Thailand say more than 30 people have been killed in a shooting at a child care center. apnews.com/article/shootings…
Oh wise twitter… if I wanted to go for a day trip to play in snow next week… where could I go? – at Dunedin City, New Zealand
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DCC kerbside rubbish and recycling collections have now been cancelled today for all Thursday collection areas. Today’s areas will now be collected on Saturday instead.
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Happy voters! And yes you can still join them. Drop your envelope into a vote box at one of 65 Countdowns, 11 transport hubs, libraries, council service centres + 29 vote box pop-up locations BEFORE MIDDAY SATURDAY. Where to find them + other details:
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elec…
