beverlyfletcher.bsky.social
@beverlyfletcher.bsky.social
Reader, dreamer, gardener. Glad to be retired. Was based in Tāmaki Makaurau, now New Plymouth. Strongly opposed to our current coalition government / ship of fools.
That’s my 11th Covid booster done!
September 22, 2026 at 4:59 AM
That’s my 11th Covid booster done!
My evening sorted. Finally got Everything She Didn’t Say by #JaneCasey from the Library. Settling down now with a glass of wine to read. Dinner will be whatever - snacks most likely
September 14, 2026 at 4:40 AM
My evening sorted. Finally got Everything She Didn’t Say by #JaneCasey from the Library. Settling down now with a glass of wine to read. Dinner will be whatever - snacks most likely
I’m definitely awake now. No aftershocks, please
September 5, 2026 at 6:51 PM
I’m definitely awake now. No aftershocks, please
Good to see LIANZA making a statement about potential job cuts at the National library and Archives.
September 3, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Good to see LIANZA making a statement about potential job cuts at the National library and Archives.
Reposted by beverlyfletcher.bsky.social
Librarians also up in arms about cuts to National Library and Archives.
www.lianza.org.nz/resources/li...
www.lianza.org.nz/resources/li...
LIANZA statement on proposed changes at the National Library and Archives New Zealand
www.lianza.org.nz
September 3, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Librarians also up in arms about cuts to National Library and Archives.
www.lianza.org.nz/resources/li...
www.lianza.org.nz/resources/li...
Little shakey in New Plymouth?
August 5, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Little shakey in New Plymouth?
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/co...
Consent Laws NOW
With three major parties now supporting affirmative consent law reform, Parliament has a genuine opportunity to act before the election. Last week, National announced its support, joining Labour and t...
our.actionstation.org.nz
July 31, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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Just enjoyed myself writing a complaint to the speaker’s office about Peters’ racist language and about the lack of action by the Speaker
July 31, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Just enjoyed myself writing a complaint to the speaker’s office about Peters’ racist language and about the lack of action by the Speaker
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/re...
Return the Total Mobility subsidy to 75% and let us go out and about with dignity
The reduced subsidy is coming at a time when many people are already struggling with the rising cost of living, and risks limiting people with disabilities’ access to work, healthcare, grocery shoppin...
our.actionstation.org.nz
July 27, 2026 at 5:04 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/re...
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/st...
Stop the Climate Amendment Bill!
This is important because climate change is the most serious and important issue facing humankind.
We have a rapidly closing window of opportunity to prevent catastrophic damage to the natural world ...
our.actionstation.org.nz
July 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/st...
Disappointing but not too surprising to see that the New Plymouth mayor is, according to the paper, supporting the NZFirst $1b proposal to tie us to a fossil fuel, planet destroying lifestyle. The area needs to be focusing on alternative energy despite central govt funding cuts #nzpol
July 20, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Disappointing but not too surprising to see that the New Plymouth mayor is, according to the paper, supporting the NZFirst $1b proposal to tie us to a fossil fuel, planet destroying lifestyle. The area needs to be focusing on alternative energy despite central govt funding cuts #nzpol
Wish at least some politicians would read Arundhati Roy’s memoir Mother Mary Comes To Me. Fascinating writer, fascinating life; some hard truths about Modi and the religion-linked violence he and his party and governments (provincial and National) have incited and supported. #nzpol
July 11, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Wish at least some politicians would read Arundhati Roy’s memoir Mother Mary Comes To Me. Fascinating writer, fascinating life; some hard truths about Modi and the religion-linked violence he and his party and governments (provincial and National) have incited and supported. #nzpol
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: community.greenpeace.org.nz/petitions/no...
NO LNG IMPORT FACILITY AT PORT TARANAKI
The low probability high impact fatality and injury risks and consequences of having an LNG import facility in Port Taranaki are unacceptable to local residents.
The government’s intention to enact ...
community.greenpeace.org.nz
June 15, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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Finding Hauraki's ideal match 'one of the biggest decisions' district will face
Good to see a District Council actively seeking community input early in the process. In many other areas it seems to be the current politicians think they have the right to decide
Good to see a District Council actively seeking community input early in the process. In many other areas it seems to be the current politicians think they have the right to decide
June 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Finding Hauraki's ideal match 'one of the biggest decisions' district will face
Good to see a District Council actively seeking community input early in the process. In many other areas it seems to be the current politicians think they have the right to decide
Good to see a District Council actively seeking community input early in the process. In many other areas it seems to be the current politicians think they have the right to decide
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/e-...
E Tū E Kī: They Don’t Speak for Us - Block the Definition of Woman Bill
The Government is progressing a Bill through Parliament that aims to limit the rights of transgender, non-binary, and intersex New Zealanders in the name of cis women, by defining “man” and “woman” (a...
our.actionstation.org.nz
May 26, 2026 at 7:51 AM
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Waking up to what looks like excellent news from Hungary particularly good if there’s a peaceful handover of power and no claims of fraud.
April 12, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Waking up to what looks like excellent news from Hungary particularly good if there’s a peaceful handover of power and no claims of fraud.
Impatiently waiting for results from Hungary. Hoping for decisive non- Orban result
April 12, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Impatiently waiting for results from Hungary. Hoping for decisive non- Orban result
Wondering if my headache is because of inadequate coffee intake.
April 12, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Wondering if my headache is because of inadequate coffee intake.
Im sure im not supposed to wash my medication down with wine but it really is that kind of a day!
March 26, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Im sure im not supposed to wash my medication down with wine but it really is that kind of a day!
www.stuff.co.nz/travel/36094...
A sickening read when so many New Zealanders are going hungry or can’t afford medical / dental care.
A sickening read when so many New Zealanders are going hungry or can’t afford medical / dental care.
Jesse Mulligan visits a world-class wine region - and finds the best white wine he’s ever tasted
And he didn’t even need to leave the country.
www.stuff.co.nz
March 6, 2026 at 7:28 PM
www.stuff.co.nz/travel/36094...
A sickening read when so many New Zealanders are going hungry or can’t afford medical / dental care.
A sickening read when so many New Zealanders are going hungry or can’t afford medical / dental care.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/de...
Demand the Government support people experiencing homelessness!
Everyone should have access to decent, secure and permanently affordable housing. But right now, many people in our communities are experiencing homelessness – living on couches, in cars, in overcrowd...
our.actionstation.org.nz
February 22, 2026 at 3:56 AM
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Just trying to check on state of roads between/Auckland and New Plymouth. Infuriating that neither the nor NODC nor NZTA bother to tell you what any of their map symbols mean.
February 19, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Just trying to check on state of roads between/Auckland and New Plymouth. Infuriating that neither the nor NODC nor NZTA bother to tell you what any of their map symbols mean.
gentaulers=genextorters.Genesis.L tells me I have used just over $13.0 power since my last bill anthe next will be $157.08. Somost of the charge is a standing charge that I can’t affect.=verylittle I can do to reduce power charges unless I switch to solar. Will be switching supppliers
February 17, 2026 at 10:19 PM
gentaulers=genextorters.Genesis.L tells me I have used just over $13.0 power since my last bill anthe next will be $157.08. Somost of the charge is a standing charge that I can’t affect.=verylittle I can do to reduce power charges unless I switch to solar. Will be switching supppliers
Hey Tamaki Makaurau people. I’m probably going Taranaki fairly soon and will have to cull my books throughly Looking for suggestions of where to take them so they can be sold in a good cause otherwise they’ll go tobacco find books which is also a good cause!
February 11, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Hey Tamaki Makaurau people. I’m probably going Taranaki fairly soon and will have to cull my books throughly Looking for suggestions of where to take them so they can be sold in a good cause otherwise they’ll go tobacco find books which is also a good cause!