Yesterday the same neighbor brought us some smoked maple bacon he made, saying, “if things got rough with the cyclone at least we’d have bacon.” #AoNZ
Would there be a way for bookish Aotearoa-folk to have a “wanted” or “ISO” feed? As in, “I would love to find a tidy copy of Theo & Matilda by Rachel Billington.” Then an agreed hashtag? Thoughts? #aonz #kikorangi #booksky @larissacomments.bsky.social?
I hope everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand is keeping safe. Lots of wind and rain last night but fortunately not enough to cause serious damage.
#AoNZ
#CycloneVaianu
A feijoa half showing 7 locules filled with pulp.
A diagram of a feijoa cut in half with the parts labeled. These include: septa, locules, columella, and pericarp.
Also, what’s the max number of locules you’ve found in a feijoa this year?
#feijoa #aonz
Text reads “Tēnā koutou Katia and then gives details from the Matahiwi Marae, inviting anyone who needs to evacuate due to Cyclone Vaianu to come and find support. Details include directions, sleeping arrangements and food.
This is the HEART of Aotearoa/New Zealand - a cyclone threatening us by tomorrow and already marae are ready and willing to welcome anyone.
They have such value and deserve the rest of us to support them.💜
#AoNZ #marae #Māori #cyclone
CIVIL DEFENCE RED WARNING: Sub-Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is expected to impact the Bay of Plenty from 6 pm Saturday and will bring high winds, storm surge and intense rainfall There is potential threat to life due to strong winds, tree fall, dangerous river conditions, landslides and localised flooding. Large waves, higher tides and coastal flooding are a significant risk. Remain vigilant to rising water levels. Further area updates MAY be issued and we urge you to be prepared to act on any advice. Put safety first. Avoid unnecessary travel. Some roads may be impassable. Do not enter or drive through floodwaters. Stay off beaches & estuaries. Act quickly to self-evacuate if you see rising water or feel you are at risk of landslide. Be prepared for possible power and communications outages. If asked to evacuate, do so immediately. Visit www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz or www.facebook.com/BOPCivilDefence for info.
Damn. It’s getting closer already.
#cyclonevaianu #bop #aonz
Feeling my Nebraskan roots reach me all the way in #AoNZ as I successfully grow a single ear of sweet corn.
A great thread about preparedness. If you have time after getting yourself together, see if anyone else down the street needs help. Not everyone has the same access to things as others. Look out for one another. ♥️ #cyclone #aonz #greens #peoplepower
A special edition CookieTime x Heartland chips cookie.
Photo shows Louis Davis eating boil-up with Dame Jacinda Ardern, as they laugh and talk together.
Didn’t think I could love Louis Davis more; then he brings out this gorgeous interview with Jacinda. SO good seeing her smiling and laughing. She deserves happiness. 😍😍😍 #aonz
If you’re going to use AI, could you at least use it to turn The Sound of Music’s “so long, farewell” part into a goodbye from the National, ACT, and NZF idiots? #nzpol #aonz
Anyone know why we all used to sleep with woollen blankets under our bottom sheets? Did it actually help with warmth? 🤔 #aonz
Trialling a night out in Petone using public transport - 10-minute walk to train station, 3-minute train ride, 15-minute walk to the venue. Reverse for homeward journey.
Driving would be around 10 minutes each way.
#AoNZ
Trying out the new pizza vending machine (what is the world coming to 🤯) in #Wellington #rail station.
Review to follow.
Weather screenshot showing cyclone baring down on upper AoNZ
Stay safe this weekend, everyone!
#AoNZ
Whoever is running the RNZ CMS really needs to keep up with the news #AoNZ #NZ #Aotearoa #NewZealand
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
We’re getting solar panels and a batteries and whatnot put on this week and not a moment too soon. #AoNZ
The pumpkins and squash the neighbor brought over #AoNZ
Now is the time to buy a horse, if you have money.
Seriously!
And a carriage. But buy the horse first. 🐴
#aonz
Birdlings Flat near Christchurch New Zealand. Grey pebble beac with sea crashing against the stones, gently.
Birdlings Flat near Christchurch New Zealand.
©️ Ian Henderson 2026
#photo #photography #digitalphoto #art #Christchurch #AoNZ #Canterbury
oooh! on this scale, the red dot is probably me too. :) #AoNZ
Import Volume: New Zealand is one of the world's largest importers of PKE, with imports often around 2 million tonnes annually. Usage: It is mostly fed to dairy cows in situations where pasture is scarce, acting as a supplement to grass-based diets. Nutritional Value: PKE provides reasonable levels of protein and energy, making it an economic choice for farmers. Environmental Concerns: The use of PKE is criticized for its links to tropical rainforest destruction, habitat loss, and climate change.
NZ is the 2nd biggest importer of palm kernels in the world and, as such, a major contributor to wholesale forest destruction.
#AoNZ
Link to community survey for people in groups in Aotearoa New Zealand. Please review and complete if you are in target group.
#NZpol #AoNZ
Photo is of a bright green weed pushing through grey stones and faded brown bark.
Ian Henderson 2026 ©️
#photo #photography #digitalphoto #art #Chch #AoNZ