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Judy Sutherland
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Singer, reader, friend, mother, Nana, science nerd. I also knit. Owned by a cat. Living in Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand.
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When the PM was asked at his press conference this afternoon why NZ has not signed this letter, he said he didn’t know, and conflated it with NZ protesting about Israel attacking UN peacekeepers. A journalist said media had asked the Foreign Minister about it, but can’t see any reporting of that.

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Wow I did not realise #Starship had the capacity to eventually carry 100 astronauts. 100! Man, those things are BIG!

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Bloody hell, the National led government are out of line, out of date and crossing all sorts of lines to further an agenda that’s not okay. “Controversial human rights commissioners weren’t recommended by hiring panel” They didn’t even make the shortlist. Ffs. #nzpol

Controversial human rights commissioners weren’t recommended by hiring panel
Controversial human rights commissioners weren’t recommended by hiring panel

Documents reveal Stephen Rainbow was appointed chief human rights commissioner despite failing to make the shortlist of candidates recommended by the hiring panel.

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Glad that the Auditor General has agreed to look at the sudden and apparently reckless cancellation of multiple Oranga Tamariki contracts. But it's not just Oranga Tamariki – this has happened across the care sectors. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Auditor-General announces inquiry into Oranga Tamariki funding decisions
Auditor-General announces inquiry into Oranga Tamariki funding decisions

Earlier this year, providers of programmes for children were given little notice their funding would be reduced or discontinued.

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For New Zealanders there’s a story with local viewing suggestions here: www.1news.co.nz/2024/10/11/a...

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This is brilliant- scientists develop a medical device that be made in the field cheaply and quickly to help support healing of shattered limbs. Perfect for use in crisis zones 🧪

Tool kit to make limb-saving devices set to transform treatment in crisis zones
Tool kit to make limb-saving devices set to transform treatment in crisis zones

British scientists have developed simple ways for those in danger areas to make complex medical equipment quickly

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How long does COVID last? Here’s when experts say you'll start to feel better. "Could someone still be contagious with COVID-19 after 7 days? “The answer is probably yes” - Dr. Christopher P. Culler MD www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...

How long does COVID last? Here’s when experts say you'll start to feel better.
How long does COVID last? Here’s when experts say you'll start to feel better.

Depending on whether you’ve experienced a mild or severe case of COVID-19, recovery times will vary.

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Judy Sutherland
@judy9.bsky.social
Singer, reader, friend, mother, Nana, science nerd. I also knit. Owned by a cat. Living in Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand.
56 followers331 following40 posts