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tieke.bsky.social
Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha. Hauora Māori. Public health medicine and GP/family medicine. Professor. Bit of CrossFit, bit of weights, bit of walking… occasionally photographs animals
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Ngāpuhi leader Sonny Tau jailed after seven-year indecency case www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa... Im full of admiration for this wahine toa and her determination for the truth to come out. She was 16 years old at the time, and close to Tau and his whānau.

@nzdoctor.bsky.social reporting today that the govt is establishing a taskforce to review and potentially replace the health system reset plan put forward be Lester Levy. The taskforce’s plan is apparently being referred to as a 90 day turnaround.

Still 25 degrees here in Invercargill. Been a gorgeous day. 29 degrees, minimal wind. Dry heat of course so really comfortable. ❤️

Suggestions requested for e-book sellers that are not US based. I have a kobo. TIA. 📚🇳🇿

Fire weather by John Vaillant. Well written, compelling non fiction. I read with a mix of fascination, fear and despair. #pukapuka 📚🇳🇿

@paullecomtephoto.nz Lots of K&D being played between sets at the L.A.B, Aaradhna, Corrella, Stan Walker gig

This recent upload of "Treaty" by Moana & the Moahunters only has 10 views after 7 hours, imho we should give it more

@uncommonengineer.com Kia ora. BSky says I can’t message you. Would you consider adding me to the Tagata Moana feed please? Ngā mihi.

NZers: if you're over 45 and haven't had a TDAP (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine in the last 10 yrs, you're due for a free booster. We are in a pertussis epidemic currently, which tragically has recently caused the death of a baby, so it's a good time to boost your immunity.

Tried 4 times to submit my Principles of ToW Bill submission. Failed each time. Now sending via email. Seems as if the system has crashed. What will this mean for the process?

‘Macronomics resembles Trussonomics in slow motion. It was a programme of unfunded tax cuts for the wealthy that the Macronists wrongly assumed would increase economic activity and therefore the tax take. According to Macron’s own economy guru, “this was not a bad strategy, but it didn’t work”.’

Here's a fun app to play with to explore the percent (%) of people that received their second COVID-19 vaccination over the peak vaccination period by a range of measures including rurality, age, ethnicity and District health board. rorymiller.shinyapps.io/Covid_Explor...

The consultancy groups will be rubbing their hands with glee. The incoming PM has pledged to tackle the cost of living and trim 6.5% from the public service. www.stuff.co.nz/national/pol...