Thea
@thea.hutchings.gen.nz
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In this photo, they’re at Book Hero, who posted a blog post and social media in favour of the PM. So you can, yknow, never shop there again.
Just piss off, you desperate creeps. You've done this before, and it was a total waste of time and money. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
National promises random drug testing for jobseeker beneficiaries
National is promising to introduce random drug testing for those on the jobseeker benefit to ensure they're "ready for work".
www.rnz.co.nz
October 7, 2026 at 11:28 PM
In this photo, they’re at Book Hero, who posted a blog post and social media in favour of the PM. So you can, yknow, never shop there again.
I see your server-side React and raise you
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October 5, 2026 at 9:56 AM
I see your server-side React and raise you
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Pak’n’save and New World are not chains. Foodstuffs does not own any supermarkets.
Foodstuffs is a purchaser co-operative. You buy in to the co-op and get rights to use the branding and the logistics network.
Woolworths is a chain and all profits are sent to Australia.
Foodstuffs is a purchaser co-operative. You buy in to the co-op and get rights to use the branding and the logistics network.
Woolworths is a chain and all profits are sent to Australia.
September 15, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Pak’n’save and New World are not chains. Foodstuffs does not own any supermarkets.
Foodstuffs is a purchaser co-operative. You buy in to the co-op and get rights to use the branding and the logistics network.
Woolworths is a chain and all profits are sent to Australia.
Foodstuffs is a purchaser co-operative. You buy in to the co-op and get rights to use the branding and the logistics network.
Woolworths is a chain and all profits are sent to Australia.
I guess a golden dome does need some sort of space weapon to watch over it. A GoldenEye if you will.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
The US Air Force Secretary says the weapons are necessary to defend the country against enemy action.
www.bbc.com
September 15, 2026 at 8:12 AM
I guess a golden dome does need some sort of space weapon to watch over it. A GoldenEye if you will.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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I'm voting Green because I agree that we shouldn't rush into building a Data Centre that will use 6% of New Zealand's total power supply. It's silly.
September 5, 2026 at 12:35 AM
I'm voting Green because I agree that we shouldn't rush into building a Data Centre that will use 6% of New Zealand's total power supply. It's silly.
New? Toy! Only took about two months from picking this up to having it working. Next trick, connecting it to a computer. Anyone have an HPIB interface card? ISA, PCI or NuBus works for me 😂
August 23, 2026 at 6:59 AM
New? Toy! Only took about two months from picking this up to having it working. Next trick, connecting it to a computer. Anyone have an HPIB interface card? ISA, PCI or NuBus works for me 😂
I JUST SAW THE ODYSSEY AT THE IMAX
WHAT? I’M NOT SHOUTING, WHY ARE YOU WHISPERING?
WHAT? I’M NOT SHOUTING, WHY ARE YOU WHISPERING?
August 14, 2026 at 5:43 AM
I JUST SAW THE ODYSSEY AT THE IMAX
WHAT? I’M NOT SHOUTING, WHY ARE YOU WHISPERING?
WHAT? I’M NOT SHOUTING, WHY ARE YOU WHISPERING?
Made a friend!
(Not really, was only there for the food then left)
(Not really, was only there for the food then left)
August 12, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Made a friend!
(Not really, was only there for the food then left)
(Not really, was only there for the food then left)
The problem with logging all the movies you’ve seen on Letterboxd is your partner making fun of your taste in movies
August 9, 2026 at 3:22 AM
The problem with logging all the movies you’ve seen on Letterboxd is your partner making fun of your taste in movies
Paul Henry is being persistently disruptive, can I use reasonable force on him? I believe throwing a rubber object has precedent.
August 2, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Paul Henry is being persistently disruptive, can I use reasonable force on him? I believe throwing a rubber object has precedent.
Doctors are always worried that taking Vyvanse for ADHD is going to suppress my appetite.
Definitely not, because when taking it I remember to eat.
Definitely not, because when taking it I remember to eat.
August 1, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Doctors are always worried that taking Vyvanse for ADHD is going to suppress my appetite.
Definitely not, because when taking it I remember to eat.
Definitely not, because when taking it I remember to eat.
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Now that we are in #InternetNZ board elections period I have a minor update:
My updated #INZReckons - preferred rankings as of 28/07/2026:
1 Bianca Grizhar
2 Daniel Spector
3 Nabil Sabio Azadi
4 Annette Culpan
5 Keoni Mahelona
6 David Chisholm
No Jan Rivers
No Douglas Brown
No Jillaine Heather
My updated #INZReckons - preferred rankings as of 28/07/2026:
1 Bianca Grizhar
2 Daniel Spector
3 Nabil Sabio Azadi
4 Annette Culpan
5 Keoni Mahelona
6 David Chisholm
No Jan Rivers
No Douglas Brown
No Jillaine Heather
Countdown to #InternetNZ board elections!
My updated #INZReckons - preferred rankings as of 23/07/2026:
1 Bianca Grizhar
2 Daniel Spector
3 Nabil Sabio Azadi
4 Annette Culpan
5 Keoni Mahelona
6 David Chisholm
7 Jan Rivers
No Douglas Brown
No Jillaine Heather
My updated #INZReckons - preferred rankings as of 23/07/2026:
1 Bianca Grizhar
2 Daniel Spector
3 Nabil Sabio Azadi
4 Annette Culpan
5 Keoni Mahelona
6 David Chisholm
7 Jan Rivers
No Douglas Brown
No Jillaine Heather
We're in the countdown to the #InternetNZ board elections.
Deliberation is ongoing, but here are my ranked preferences as of 20/07/2026:
1 Bianca Grizhar
2 Keoni Mahelona
3 Daniel Spector
4 Annette Culpan
5 Nabil Sabio Azadi
? David Chisholm
No Douglas Brown
No Jan Rivers
No Jillaine Heather
Deliberation is ongoing, but here are my ranked preferences as of 20/07/2026:
1 Bianca Grizhar
2 Keoni Mahelona
3 Daniel Spector
4 Annette Culpan
5 Nabil Sabio Azadi
? David Chisholm
No Douglas Brown
No Jan Rivers
No Jillaine Heather
July 28, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Now that we are in #InternetNZ board elections period I have a minor update:
My updated #INZReckons - preferred rankings as of 28/07/2026:
1 Bianca Grizhar
2 Daniel Spector
3 Nabil Sabio Azadi
4 Annette Culpan
5 Keoni Mahelona
6 David Chisholm
No Jan Rivers
No Douglas Brown
No Jillaine Heather
My updated #INZReckons - preferred rankings as of 28/07/2026:
1 Bianca Grizhar
2 Daniel Spector
3 Nabil Sabio Azadi
4 Annette Culpan
5 Keoni Mahelona
6 David Chisholm
No Jan Rivers
No Douglas Brown
No Jillaine Heather
Wow, Winston got so racist that the Chinese ambassador made a comment. They never comment on politics.
July 30, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Wow, Winston got so racist that the Chinese ambassador made a comment. They never comment on politics.
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I do have to admire Shane Jones’ ability to deny he meant the thing that he obviously meant. The ability to manage that much cognitive dissonance is impressive.
July 21, 2026 at 4:22 AM
I do have to admire Shane Jones’ ability to deny he meant the thing that he obviously meant. The ability to manage that much cognitive dissonance is impressive.
LLMs are being promoted to C-suite executives as a way to reduce the previously strong bargaining position creatives and software developers have had, extending the decades-long class warfare against the working class to the middle classes. In this essay I will…
July 14, 2026 at 8:41 PM
LLMs are being promoted to C-suite executives as a way to reduce the previously strong bargaining position creatives and software developers have had, extending the decades-long class warfare against the working class to the middle classes. In this essay I will…
I heard "It's just common sense" one too many times and got all ranty.
thea.hutchings.gen.nz/2026/July/co...
thea.hutchings.gen.nz/2026/July/co...
Common sense and the Theory of Mind
I hate the phrase "common sense" because it means nothing, but does say a lot about the person who uses it.
thea.hutchings.gen.nz
July 12, 2026 at 1:32 AM
I heard "It's just common sense" one too many times and got all ranty.
thea.hutchings.gen.nz/2026/July/co...
thea.hutchings.gen.nz/2026/July/co...
SMH people saying early 3D games were “blocky” and “angular”.
How are you supposed to show off how many triangles your 3D accelerator can do if you can’t see the triangles?!
How are you supposed to show off how many triangles your 3D accelerator can do if you can’t see the triangles?!
July 11, 2026 at 9:07 PM
SMH people saying early 3D games were “blocky” and “angular”.
How are you supposed to show off how many triangles your 3D accelerator can do if you can’t see the triangles?!
How are you supposed to show off how many triangles your 3D accelerator can do if you can’t see the triangles?!
Aviation nerds! Kennedy Steve has a YouTube channel now! www.youtube.com/@KennedyStev...
Kennedy Steve
Welcome to Kennedy Steve.
After decades behind the microphone as an air traffic controller—including years working some of the busiest airspace in the world around New York—Kennedy Steve is pulling b...
www.youtube.com
July 8, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Aviation nerds! Kennedy Steve has a YouTube channel now! www.youtube.com/@KennedyStev...
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The rig I'm on has put up first aid guides that were made with AI. Wouldn't bother with CPR there, would be more concerned by the fact is head isn't connected to his body
July 5, 2026 at 8:34 AM
The rig I'm on has put up first aid guides that were made with AI. Wouldn't bother with CPR there, would be more concerned by the fact is head isn't connected to his body
*checks news* oh the national racist drunk chain-smoking uncle is being racist again? About voting eligibility this time? Can’t someone shut him up?
July 5, 2026 at 5:46 AM
*checks news* oh the national racist drunk chain-smoking uncle is being racist again? About voting eligibility this time? Can’t someone shut him up?
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If you are an existing InternetNZ member who hasn't renewed yet, TODAY is your LAST day to renew your membership in order to be able to vote for new board members, and in the upcoming AGM.
Last call for existing InternetNZ members to renew! If your membership is expiring this year, you should now have your final email with instructions on how to renew.
To have your say at this year’s AGM and board elections for InternetNZ, you need to renew your membership before 30 June.
To have your say at this year’s AGM and board elections for InternetNZ, you need to renew your membership before 30 June.
June 29, 2026 at 9:38 PM
If you are an existing InternetNZ member who hasn't renewed yet, TODAY is your LAST day to renew your membership in order to be able to vote for new board members, and in the upcoming AGM.
Garbage's Version 2.0 was released in 1998 when I was in 5th form, it's still a fantastic album. Unfortunately I can't find my physical copy and I'm pretty sure I lost it in one of the too many moves which makes me sad.
June 25, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Garbage's Version 2.0 was released in 1998 when I was in 5th form, it's still a fantastic album. Unfortunately I can't find my physical copy and I'm pretty sure I lost it in one of the too many moves which makes me sad.
I’m constantly underwhelmed by Christopher Luxon. At least my underwhelment has real implications.
June 24, 2026 at 11:45 PM
I’m constantly underwhelmed by Christopher Luxon. At least my underwhelment has real implications.
NZ muscle seem like they’ve been doing scams. Who knows what’s in the products? They probably don’t. www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8A6...
EXPOSING New Zealand's Biggest Supplement Brand
YouTube video by KINO HOUSE INVESTIGATES
www.youtube.com
June 23, 2026 at 7:39 AM
NZ muscle seem like they’ve been doing scams. Who knows what’s in the products? They probably don’t. www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8A6...