# aotearoa — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 12 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover aotearoa. Page: Feed: --- ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/20/i-enjoyed-the-read-fear.html) _2026-08-20 · Miraz Jordan_ I enjoyed the read - Fear in the New Forest (New Forest Murder Mysteries Book 2) by Linda Mather. 📚 On a lonely stretch of shingle, where the Solent laps the forest’s edge, something terrible is about to wash ashore. The bloated body of a young man. Several days dead. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/20/finished-reading-home-town-crime.html) _2026-08-20 · Miraz Jordan_ Finished reading Home Town Crime and Superhero Suspect by Anne Shillolo . 📚 Both are fairly frothy and feature a poodle in a cozy mystery. I was happy to read these on my Xteink X3. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/20/blame-avoidance-framework-why-is.html) _2026-08-20 · Miraz Jordan_ "Blame avoidance framework" - Why is NZ spending far more on responding to climate disasters than on reducing future risk? | RNZ Researchers have developed a blame avoidance framework to explain how politicians weigh up visibility (how much attention an issue attracts) against avoidability (who will be blamed for failure) before deciding on a course of action. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/20/i-find-it-amusing-that.html) _2026-08-19 · Miraz Jordan_ I find it amusing that while they prepare the bog behind our house for a housing development, one minute they're scooping and pumping out water, and the next they're sprinkling water on the area they've been filling and compacting, presumably for a road. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/20/in-a-country-like-aotearoa.html) _2026-08-19 · Miraz Jordan_ In a country like Aotearoa the government should do what's needed to ensure no one is homeless. But given some are homeless, this is an excellent thing for Rotary to do - Watch: Shelter bags for homeless 'the starting block' to cope with frigid nights : Rotary Clubs across the country have responded to increasing homelessness with a special fundraiser - they've imported a container of 1000 shelter… ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/19/some-days-i-walk-along.html) _2026-08-19 · Miraz Jordan_ Some days I walk along the grass right beside the river. Other days I use the footpath beside the road. How lucky to have this so nearby. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/19/good-to-read-a-bit.html) _2026-08-18 · Miraz Jordan_ Good to read a bit of clear science around biological sex - Biological sex is neither binary nor a spectrum – a biologist explains how it’s multidimensional : Many people are more typically female in some biological traits, more typically male in others, and intermediate in still others. In such cases, people can’t be placed accurately at one location along a single biological sex spectrum because… ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/19/im-interested-to-follow-along.html) _2026-08-18 · Miraz Jordan_ I'm interested to follow along on progress with this AI datacentre - Datagrid pledges less water, generator use at Southland AI factory | RNZ : Datagrid has unveiled a smaller footprint for its $5 billion AI factory in Southland, as machines start work preparing the Makarewa site. At a meeting in Invercargill on Tuesday, the company told business leaders it had slashed its planned water use by 70… ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/18/i-have-a-goal-to.html) _2026-08-18 · Miraz Jordan_ I have a goal to go to the beach at least a couple of times each week, but laziness and inertia almost defeated me this morning. It was lovely though, as usual in spite of the chilly Southerly, and until the last few minutes I was completely alone. For the Pacific Wave Appreciation Society. 🌊 ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/18/another-thing-i-liked-about.html) _2026-08-17 · Miraz Jordan_ Another thing I liked about The Scot Free Cozy Mysteries is that unlike almost every other book I've read recently that doesn't even mention Covid, this set had at least two that were right there in it, during and after lockdown. There were masks, sanitiser, social distancing, the works … ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/k9MA2NTT58pz) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/18/this-day-months-ago-we.html) _2026-08-17 · Miraz Jordan_ This day 12 months ago we were finally underway on our move north from Waikawa Beach to Ruakākā. We're so happy up here. 😁 ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/17/this-minute-video-is-well.html) _2026-08-17 · Miraz Jordan_ This 27 minute video is well worth your time - Holy Trouble: the New York Nuns taking on President Trump | Compass - YouTube : From civil rights marches in 1965 Harlem, to arrests during the Vietnam War protests and being criticised for supporting men with AIDS, the sisters have a long a history of what they call ‘holy trouble.’ Such admirable women. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/17/i-highlighted-so-many-passages.html) _2026-08-17 · Miraz Jordan_ I highlighted so many passages that delighted me in these books - The Scot Free Cozy Mysteries: a six book mystery box set by Catriona McPherson. 📚 Here's one brief passage: We’d met just after Valentine’s Day, and we’d been taking it so cautiously it was more like bomb disposal than dating. I really enjoyed these and am off to buy more in the series. ## [When Early Childhood Education Becomes a Commodity: What’s at Stake for Tamariki?](https://aecnz.substack.com/p/when-early-childhood-education-becomes) _2026-08-16 · Sarah Aiono · Aotearoa Educators Collective's Substack_ ECE Funding Under Review: OMEP Aotearoa Responds [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211383238/e19a020a75e59bb55a30f150d03ec820.mp3) ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/17/merchandise-out-cashbacks-in-westpac.html) _2026-08-16 · Miraz Jordan_ 🤣 Merchandise out, cashbacks in: Westpac changes credit cards rewards | RNZ : Westpac NZ managing director of product, sustainability and marketing Sarah Hearn said the bank had conducted research … "We know from talking to customers that their habits and desires are changing. They want a relationship with their bank and their card providers that feels more rewarding, more personal and… ## [School Briefs: Minister for Another Nine Years, Climate Change Disappears and Taxpayers' Union Added and Hooray for Solar Panels](https://aecnz.substack.com/p/school-briefs-minister-for-another) _2026-08-16 · AEC NZ · Aotearoa Educators Collective's Substack_ A recording by AEC NZ [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211377764/07d056a89db85ff64110194c37827dc8.mp3) ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/16/today-i-did-a-km.html) _2026-08-15 · Miraz Jordan_ Today I did a 3.5 Km loop walk along the river to the bridge, past the college and back down Tamure Place. I stopped to take a photo of a layered Manuka across the river. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/16/kiwis-check-youre-still-enrolled.html) _2026-08-15 · Miraz Jordan_ Kiwis, check you're (still) enrolled to vote in November: Check your enrolment details - Electoral Commission : Use this service to check your enrolment details and update them if they're not correct. ## [Sunday Read: Navigating the Knowledge Architecture](https://aecnz.substack.com/p/sunday-read-navigating-the-knowledge) _2026-08-15 · AEC NZ · Aotearoa Educators Collective's Substack_ By Andrew R. Bowen ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/15/we-called-in-at-the.html) _2026-08-15 · Miraz Jordan_ We called in at the Ruakākā racecourse for the last couple of races. That was fun. Deb won a few dollars. ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cLGS6cxwuK5F) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/15/i-heard-about-this-on.html) _2026-08-15 · Miraz Jordan_ I heard about this on the radio and plan to explore over the coming weeks — AI Education NZ : Learn AI with Confidence — Free Courses for Everyone in Aotearoa From beginners to professionals, gain the skills to understand and apply AI in your work and daily life. It includes topics like: Introduction to Al: Current Trends and Future Impacts and Implementing Al: Risks and Ethics. Glad to see… ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/15/my-new-xteink-x-finally.html) _2026-08-15 · Miraz Jordan_ My new Xteink X3 finally arrived yesterday . It's a sweet little thing and I spent a while playing with it, getting some books on there, trying and failing to install a couple of fonts, and actually reading a very short book. So far I'm loving it. 📚 ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/14/want-to-take-a-minute.html) _2026-08-14 · Miraz Jordan_ Want to take a minute to check out news? Make it good news with Hope Scroll | Climate and Conservation Solutions News : Sharing stories of progress to inspire action. Put together by people, no robots, algorithms or AI. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/14/weve-had-a-deal-of.html) _2026-08-14 · Miraz Jordan_ We've had a deal of rain, so today at mid-tide the river was full of dirty looking water. I've gone past this neighbourhood tree a number of times but today actually noticed it for the first time. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/14/this-is-interesting-stereotype-embodiment.html) _2026-08-13 · Miraz Jordan_ This is interesting — stereotype embodiment theory : … stereotype embodiment theory means that there's a stereotype of what aging is, which is a loss of physical and cognitive function. And if we expect that to happen, we stop engaging in the things that will prevent that from happening. And therefore, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. So, it's at least partly driven by what we… ## [Register now for the AEC Report launch!](https://aecnz.substack.com/p/register-now-for-the-aec-report-launch) _2026-08-13 · AEC NZ · Aotearoa Educators Collective's Substack_ Less than a week to go! ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/14/hmmmm-nzs-new-flood-maps.html) _2026-08-13 · Miraz Jordan_ Hmmmm, NZ’s new flood maps are missing a hidden threat – the water quietly rising from below : The latest update of nationwide flood maps, to be released next year, will give communities across New Zealand the clearest picture yet of the regional risk of flooding. But as it stands, this state-of-the-art tool leaves out a critical piece of the puzzle: the water table in shallow coastal aquifers,… ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/13/haha-i-was-doing-some.html) _2026-08-13 · Miraz Jordan_ Haha, I was doing some Terminal stuff with text files and managed to put into effect what Claude describes as a classic 'catting a file into itself' problem . 🤣 I hadn't expected that turning 4 separate files, each less than 2KB should make a 32GB file!!! ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/13/its-been-more-than-a.html) _2026-08-13 · Miraz Jordan_ It's been more than a week since I ordered an Xteink X3 , and after weird items in the tracking, it's finally now with the 'last mile carrier'. Weird: It was 5 days between 'Nancheng / Depart from facility to service provider' and 'Hand over to airline'. Maybe it'll arrive soon? ## [New adventures](https://angelalovescycling.substack.com/p/new-adventures) _2026-08-12 · Angela Cassidy · Angela loves cycling_ The return of Angela loves cycling (for now) ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YL4MQ3CdNyz4) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/12/ive-been-feeling-uncomfortable-with.html) _2026-08-12 · Miraz Jordan_ I've been feeling uncomfortable with this book, basically the author's sex fantasy, but part 3 has done me in. Officially abandoning it. It's not for me — Bodhi and Gwen : A Trilogy by Del Robertson. 📚 When a hapless fair maiden and a battle-scarred swordswoman cross paths, survival should be simple. Instead, Gwen and Bodhi find themselves stumbling from one disaster to the next—ogres,… ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/12/its-rainy-but-not-cold.html) _2026-08-12 · Miraz Jordan_ It's rainy but not cold today so I went for a local walk. My good raincoat meant I only needed to change a few clothes on my return. 😀 Looking down the Dune Lake from one end. On the east side of the Dune Lake someone has created a good looking garden. I came back along the river where this large pōhutukawa stands on the bank. Or maybe it's more than one tree … ## [Collective Matters #21](https://aecnz.substack.com/p/collective-matters-21) _2026-08-12 · AEC NZ · Aotearoa Educators Collective's Substack_ Welcome back to Collective Matters. ## [Event - Join us for AEC Happy Hour](https://aecnz.substack.com/p/event-join-us-for-aec-happy-hour) _2026-08-11 · AEC NZ · Aotearoa Educators Collective's Substack_ An invitation for educators, leaders, and advocates who want to be part of shaping where we are going in education. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/11/well-this-was-very-delicious.html) _2026-08-11 · Miraz Jordan_ Well, this was very delicious: Quick Smoky Red Lentil Stew with Greens . We didn't have enough smoked paprika, but I was able to make it up with unsmoked. Chopping the veg was time-consuming, but otherwise it's quick and easy. Dinner for today and tomorrow sorted. 👍 ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/11/a-neighbour-a-few-doors.html) _2026-08-10 · Miraz Jordan_ A neighbour a few doors down invited our next door neighbour to strip his fruit trees. Even though it's midwinter, our neighbour passed on a whole bag of enormous oranges to us before she goes back for more. I've never seen such huge oranges. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/10/on-thursday-and-today-on.html) _2026-08-10 · Miraz Jordan_ On Thursday and today, on the way to the gym, a large shaggy black dog was on the loose on a short section of road. It wanted to attack the front tyre of the car. We had to stop, and edge off carefully. Blasting the horn moved it away briefly. 🐶 Frightening, as I didn't want to run it over! 😱 ## [Good news, Minister: the sector has spoken. Again.](https://aecnz.substack.com/p/good-news-minister-the-sector-has) _2026-08-10 · AEC NZ · Aotearoa Educators Collective's Substack_ Strengthen NCEA. Don’t replace it. ## [Reimagining Nonprofit Leadership: What Do We Stop Doing?](https://thengocoach.substack.com/p/reimagining-nonprofit-leadership-a7f) _2026-08-10 · The NGO Coach · Reimagining Nonprofit Leadership_ The next free online kōrerorero for nonprofit leaders across Aotearoa New Zealand. ## [School Briefs: PPTA Election Debate, Minister supports punitive behaviour management, Phase 5 not all bad](https://aecnz.substack.com/p/school-briefs-ppta-election-debate) _2026-08-09 · AEC NZ · Aotearoa Educators Collective's Substack_ A recording by AEC NZ [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210393855/84166155523fe965242d77286ba983c9.mp3) ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/09/hmmm-the-other-day-i.html) _2026-08-09 · Miraz Jordan_ Hmmm. The other day I linked to Dark Hours, but things have changed — ★ Retraction: The App Store Rejection of the Week That Was, in Fact, a Correct Rejection : Earlier today, Godier took his web app down and redirected his darkhours.io domain to Beher’s darkhours.app. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/09/we-were-just-discussing-with.html) _2026-08-09 · Miraz Jordan_ We were just discussing with a friend how long the panels on the solar farm being constructed nearby may last, and what happens to them at end of life. It seems 35 years is the answer : The solar panels have an expected lifespan of around 35 years. Being made largely of glass and aluminium they are highly recyclable, so we expect them to be recycled and reused at the end of this period. ## [It’s ‘a song and a prayer’: hidden cost of 1,300 unfilled nursing jobs](https://otaihangasecondopinion.wpcomstaging.com/2026/08/08/its-a-song-and-a-prayer-hidden-cost-of-1300-unfilled-nursing-jobs/) _2026-08-08 · otaihangasecondopinion · Otaihanga Second Opinion_ ‘A song and a prayer’ is an interesting phrase. It combines a song (words set to music) and a prayer (a petition or address to God). Biblically, by combining emotional expression with spiritual devotion, it refers to the idea that music can serve as a form of prayer. ‘A song and a prayer’ has been Continue reading "It’s ‘a song and a prayer’: hidden cost of 1,300 unfilled nursing jobs" ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/08/it-was-pretty-chilly-this.html) _2026-08-08 · Miraz Jordan_ It was pretty chilly this last week. One of NZ's warmest Julys followed by record-breaking lows | RNZ : Meteorologist Braydon White said parts of the country plunged to record-breaking minimum temperatures on Thursday and Friday. … White said Taupō, Palmerston North and Whangerei all broke their August minimum temperature records this week. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/08/dark-hours-whats-actually-visible.html) _2026-08-07 · Miraz Jordan_ Dark Hours, what's actually visible in your sky tonight is very cool — an instant bookmark! Via: Daring Fireball: App Store Rejection of the Week: Dark Hours . Update, 09 August 2026: ★ Retraction: The App Store Rejection of the Week That Was, in Fact, a Correct Rejection : Earlier today, Godier took his web app down and redirected his darkhours.io domain to Beher’s darkhours.app. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/07/this-is-clever-aotearoa-new.html) _2026-08-07 · Miraz Jordan_ This is clever — Aotearoa New Zealand's native birds out of LEGO® bricks : Welcome to Bricks by Mike! I build a lot of Aotearoa New Zealand's native birds out of LEGO® bricks, and sometimes other creations too. I design and sell custom brick building kits, often in collaboration with Forest & Bird or other conservation groups, raising funds for and awareness of our precious native wildlife. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/07/hmm-i-wont-take-my.html) _2026-08-07 · Miraz Jordan_ Hmm, I won't take my big camera on my bike ride to the estuary this morning … But if I had, then I might have caught a decent picture of the spoonbill fishing, rather than the 8x iPhone snap. 🐦 ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/06/at-last-there-is-tracking.html) _2026-08-06 · Miraz Jordan_ At last there is tracking info for my Xteink X3 reader. It's on its way from China. ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/06/and-at-dawn-of-course.html) _2026-08-05 · Miraz Jordan_ And at dawn, of course, the temperature dropped further. I can see a slight frost out the back (where they're doing massive earthworks to build out the subdivision). ## [(untitled)](https://miraz.me/2026/08/06/weve-lived-at-ruakk-almost.html) _2026-08-05 · Miraz Jordan_ We've lived at Ruakākā almost 12 months now and this is the coldest it's been overnight. Currently 0530.