Jenny Nicholls @jenster.bsky.social Absent-minded twit. NZ Listener book reviewer, book designs, former art director/columnist at Metro/N&S. She/her
@paulinabarry.bsky.social @paulinabarry.bsky.social Ecologist and Science Communicator, she/her
From the PNW, in Aotearoa NZ
Website: paulinabarry.wixsite.com/website
Comissions for wildlife and habitat art welcome
No AI
Mother Jones @motherjones.com Investigative journalism 🕵️, politics 🗳️, chart-tastic 📊, and sometimes sarcastic 🙄😌🤪
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Claude Monet @monet.bsky.social Oscar-Claude Monet was a 19th century French painter. #artbots by
@nuwaves-future.bsky.social
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Te wookie o te tāngata @chewienz.bsky.social Contributor to Big Hairy News #BHN.
https://bhn.nz/
https://www.youtube.com/@BigHairyNetwork
Occasional Stand up Comedian
Ōtepoti I Dunedin NZ
Nobel Prize @nobelprize.org The official Bluesky account of the Nobel Prize.
Celebrating the work and discoveries that have had the greatest benefit to humankind.
bill @wiremu.bsky.social joiner. not really.
Andy McKay @korimakoecology.bsky.social Aotearoa based Restoration/Applied Ecologist.
Skateboarding, punk rock and plants.
iNaturalist enthusiast https://inaturalist.nz/observations?place_id=any&user_id=andymckay&verifiable=any
Nyika @puzzledbyadream.bsky.social PhD student studying neurodivergent culture and the neoliberal standard of ‘normal’ within universities. Neurodivergent, pan, sea enjoyer, lady-in-waiting to Astrid and Fin the cats. Belle and Sebastian fan, 6music Dad. Tangata Tiriti in-progress.
The Broke Bonsai Bloke me my coffee & bonsai🇳🇿🌳✂️🌲☕️ @memycoffeenbonsai.bsky.social Aotearoa based. Mostly bonsai with my coffee is all I seek.
Started Bonsai 2020 = new to it. Also into aviation/space/science/geopolitics/wildlife/helpful tech stuff.
Bonsai feed
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:sw2dek7u74jxlriba65utp4d/feed/aaaiycpqcyp4u
Sophie Hunt @sophiehunt.bsky.social Insect scientist, ecologist, walker, reader, bug lover, crafter and board game player, hopefully doesn't have cancer anymore, she/her, Tāmaki Makaurau
Michele Bannister @astrokiwi.bsky.social Planetary astronomer @UCNZ: envisioning worlds from here and elsewhere, in a dark & glorious sky. Rutherford Discovery Fellow & Assoc. Professor. Asteroid (10463). Pākehā; she
Barbara @barbara-nz.bsky.social Socialist and ardent Janeite, not nearly obstinate and headstrong enough! 
Debbie T Knits 🧶 @debbietknits.bsky.social Prolific knitter 🧶 Aran & cables are my passion.
Collector of much yarn / not a yarn snob
Disabled / northern UK based
Chronic spinal pain / fibromyalgia / essential tremor
WOKE 🏳️🌈 / left / atheist
No uninvited DMs.
No profile = no follow
Be nice 😊
Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social Squid biologist
Science communicator
Artist
Philadelphian
I run @SkypeAScientist.bsky.social
Creator of the SquidMobile
https://linktr.ee/Sarahmackattack
Gavin / G. B. Ralph @gbralph.com 📚 Author 🕵️♂️ Cosy mysteries 👬 Romcoms
👨🏫 Gay librarian approved 🏳️🌈 (he/him)
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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social Cartoons and comics by Steve Nelson.
Manager: michael.krell@sixteenth.com
https://linktr.ee/twonkscomics- W Heather @whrhc.bsky.social Raised in the deep south, live in Auckland, U of O, tangata Tiriti, reader, beach lover, social justice, travel, opposing views to most
I know irl so love engaging with this community. Love to learn May not post much but when I comment it's meant.
Helen Rottier @helenrottier.bsky.social PhD in Disability Studies. Disabled Dis-Epistemologies and Knowledge Production. Opinions are my own. she/her
Long Covid Journey @longcovidjourney.bsky.social Sharing insights, resources, and experiences on Long COVID recovery and research. Visit www.longcovidjourney.com for more. #cleanair, #covid #LongCovid #ChronicIllness #HealthResearch #PatientAdvocacy
David Eccles 🌻🇵🇸7x🩹🛡️ @gringene.org Neurodivergent freelance bioinformatician, cuddler of data, and theoretical geneticist, with a love for Free Software and the hacking thereof. Rangitāne o Wairau. He/they.
https://ko-fi.com/gringer
Website: https://www.gringene.org
samuel mehr @mehr.nz i am a cognitive scientist studying auditory perception at the University of Auckland and the Yale Child Study Center 🇳🇿🇺🇸🇫🇷🇨🇦
lab: themusiclab.org
personal: mehr.nz
intro to my research: youtu.be/-vJ7Jygr1eg
book: WHY WE HEAR WHAT WE HEAR (2028, Bloomsbury)
James Nisbet @bandit.nz I design experiences, and vote for the climate in every election. Big fan of #bioswales.
Snarky/earnest in equal measure. Views don't reflect those I work with.
https://james.nisbet.nz
Angus Johnston @angus.bsky.social CUNY prof. Historian of, and advocate for, student organizing. @studentactivism from Twitter.
Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social I explore my adopted home of Japan, looking for fun and weird mascots (and other costumed characters).
Milly @millycenti.bsky.social Reader, cat lover, player of board and other games (she/her)
National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk All kinds of spaces. All sorts of feelings. All at the National Trust.
Jordan Rivers @jordanriversnz.bsky.social Yes, I'm the guy from that thing.
Actor 🎥 Vlogger🤳🏻 Director 🎬
If it costs you your inner Peace, its too expensive. 🌿🌾
Lan Pham @lanpham.greens.org.nz Nature frother. Tangata Tiriti. Freshwater Ecologist. Vietnamese and Pākeha heritage. Mum. Green MP.
Authorised by Miriam Ross greens.org.nz- C @canderlodge.bsky.social @canderlodge.bsky.social
Allison @handle.invalid Ko kiritea ahau, he ngaakaunui ahau ki te kai moana.
Hater.
https://woosh.link/m-e.allison683etc.servegame.com
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov Fighting every day to deliver a city that working New Yorkers can actually afford. Mayor of New York City.
Worst Movies Ever @worstmovies.bsky.social Exploring the worst-rated movies according to TMDB.
How many have you seen?
Melanie Lynskey @melanielynskey.bsky.social 
miravox @miravox.bsky.social Aotearoa New Zealand
Profile Pic: 'Out of Step', Donau Kanal (2016)
Banner: Albatross fountain, Wellington
Geographer
Specialist subject: health services access- RA/autoimmune arthritis
Opinions my own
Sorry for the typos 🧐
🐶🐾Megan🍓🌻 @meganisalanis.bsky.social Walking, nature, and enjoying photos from both.
#Maths #Nature #Flowers #BeautifulSkies
Daniel @dznz.bsky.social Aotearoa, recently ex-IT, now a new PT. Some kind of socialist/anarchist. ADHD, pakeha, she/they/he 🏳️⚧️, fash can DIAF.
GUINNESS @guinnessisacat.bsky.social AUTHOR. MODEL. ACTOR. A GOOD AND PRETTY BOY. I STEAL FOOD AND BREAK THINGS. OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. HE/HIM. 🇨🇦
@leaflemming.bsky.social @leaflemming.bsky.social Recovered journalist, writer of too few good sentences. Constantly searching for better sentences. Give me all your sentences.
Guts Charity UK @gutscharityuk.bsky.social The UK charity for the digestive system from top to bottom; the gut, liver and pancreas 💚
We’re getting to grips with guts 🤩
https://lnk.bio/GutsCharityUK
TerryEnby @terryenby.bsky.social They/Them
Minkie, Chaos Crew, DM’s Nightmare, Fuckloaf, Weirdo/Beardo, Nerdfighteria
Held together with duct tape and hope!
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇺🇦🇵🇸
Nettie Jo 👩🏻🏫 @nightmajk.bsky.social #Boston ☘️ #memoirist ✍🏼 #history buff🪦 #genealogist #fiberartist 🧶 and #mosaics arranger 🖼️
#chronicpain #PTSD #LongCOVID #achalasia ♿️
#ally 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🫶🏼
#Indivisible #MoveOn #MeidasMighty
"I create #art while the world comes apart." ~ Nettie Jo
WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com Your Only Source For Professional Dog Ratings
nonprofit: @15outof10.org ❤️🩹
links.weratedogs.com
Wayside Scribbles @waysidescribbles.bsky.social Left by the wayside. Won't give up without a scribble. #longcovid #mecfs | Also on: 𝕏 Twitter 📸 IG 👥 FB @waysidescribbles (no S on X) | Support me: https://buymeacoffee.com/waysidescribbles
The Cat Fortress @thecatfortress.bsky.social Covered in paint and fur at all times, ask me about my 14 cats and 2 puppies!
Check https://thecatfortress.carrd.co/ for commission info
#catfortart for art
#catfortcats for cat pics
The Met: Costume Institute @metcostume.bsky.social Public domain works from The Met's Costume Institute dept.
Automated #artbot thanks to @andreitr.bsky.social and @botfrens.bsky.social
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk Husband, father and Mayor of the greatest city in the world. He/Him.
Silk ☕️🐦🦤🦉🐦⬛🦜🐧🕊🦢🦅🦚🇳🇿🇪🇺🇩🇪 @silkb.bsky.social Straight talking North German covered in Kiwi skin
Would love to spend my life hiking/travelling around the world
Ariel Waldman @arielwaldman.com Antarctic Explorer + Filmmaker.
📺 Creator + host of LIFE UNEARTHED on PBS
🚀 NatGeo Explorer + NASA advisor
🔬 Often filming tardigrades
🔗 https://arielwaldman.com
Aotearoa Greens Global @nzgreensglobal.bsky.social 💚 Global @NZGreens whānau
💚Lived Experience Network of the Green Party of Aotearoa NZ
📍 Overseas-based / overseas-connected
🥝Authorised by Miriam Ross, Level 5 108 The Terrace Wellington ♻️ FB/insta: @nzgreensglobal
https://linkin.bio/nzgreensglobal/
Victorious Bleue @victoriousbleue.bsky.social I make good soup.
Trans rights are human rights
Black Lives Matter
Women are equal
Children have agency
Artist/Burner/Disabled
AuDHD/PASC/POTS/MCAS
I make EDM for CNS healing: soundcloud.com/bleuefish/tracks
Wear your fucking mask
👩🦯✏️Maureen📚🦯 @anythingmaureen.bsky.social Writer, #ActuallyAutistic, legally blind. Former journalist/editor. Dutch. Disability and mental health advocate. ❤️ books, music, crafting. #WritingCommunity
Rachael Ka’ai-Mahuta @rachaelkm.bsky.social 📍Tāmaki-makaurau 😷
Here for te reo Māori, non-RW political commentary, and evidence-based Covid updates (yes, in 2026). Toitū te Tiriti!
Roundballnz♥️🤍🖤🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈📚🌻 @roundballnz.bsky.social Just out there trying live in this consumerist & materialist world: books simplicity, banter, walking, urban living - living with long covid
Nobody @davidepike.bsky.social Teaching. Geography. Urban Planning & Design. Geosciences. Biological Sciences. Climate. Anti-fascism. Anti-racism. Anti-ignorance. Music. Art. History. Basset Hounds. Bicycles. Lichen. Cryptobiotic soil crusts. Pandemics. Books. Reading. Learning.
André "Normal" Alessi @andrealessi.bsky.social Philosophy PhD student at the University of Waikato (working on how regular people figure out when to trust experts) but I mainly joke about tech and cats. Former telco product manager, data guy and financial crime analyst.
https://ko-fi.com/andrealessi
Eleanor @eleanoralbaugh.bsky.social Crafter by necessity to stay occupied whilst dealing with health issues. MCAS PoTS Hypothyroidism (need T3 for life) ME. Please entertain me and let’s connect.
In a previous life xcountry skier, hen and beekeeper, keen gardener and HCW.
Alt text required.
Trevor Nicholls @aquatarkus.bsky.social Software developer, Green, resident in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Dr Alex Hedley - Labour Candidate for Napier @alexfornapier.bsky.social Labour Candidate for Napier
Public Health Medicine Doctor
Join our Campaign in the link ⬇️
https://linktr.ee/alexfornapier
Authorised by Rob Salmond, 2 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
Fred Rossi @darthfoo.bsky.social I write about shrinking reserves from #LongCOVID and #MECFS with brutal honesty and zero fluff. Also: Star Wars, comics, cats, and Penguins goals. 🚨 #LetsGoPens #PwME
https://darthfoo.substack.com
Firstname Lastname #FuckTrump @notunpackedyet.bsky.social Here to talk about #MEcfs, #MEspine, #hypermobility, #POTS, #hEDS, #LongCovid, #ChronicIllness and #disability ...but I also have opinions on other things. You have been warned :P
Something Chronic @somethingchronic.bsky.social Mostly bedbound by severe #ME/CFS #POTS #EDS #MCAS + more. Chronically hopeful for better days. Determined to fight against injustice so people with ME + Long Covid are treated with the same belief, respect + kindness as any other serious physical illness
Belasco @belasco.bsky.social Queer disabled chronically ill nature-loving nerd trapped in Texas
Isanthrope @isanthropia.bsky.social “Facts are not repealed by a refusal to face them.” —William Catton.
Dr. Curiosity @drcuriosity.bsky.social He is a recovering CS education researcher, pun criminal, overly literal, filthy enabler. Also on Mastodon: @DrCuriosity@cloudisland.nz
Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social Former congressional candidate and journalist trying to change politics for good :) | www.kapow.works/
Alison Fisk @alisonfisk.bsky.social Recent Masters degree in Archaeological Practice at Birkbeck, University of London. Volunteer at Ham House, Richmond. Here to share my love of archaeology.
Maria W. Norris @mariawnorris.bsky.social Asst. Professor; Security Studies; Human Rights; Terrorism; AI; Pop Culture;
'"An aging, angry woman, laying mightily about me with my handbag, fighting hoodlums off." Ursula K Le Guin. And me.
She/her
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💓💜💙🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Stephanie Mathis, MLS(ASCP) 😷💜 @stephmu00mls.bsky.social USA nationally certified Medical Laboratory Scientist who has traveled to 11 states in 20 years,
works overnight shift, and loves Microbiology and Blood Bank!
(Also singing, reading, cooking/baking, & cuddling/playing with her Mom's kitties! 😻)
Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social NYT Bestselling Author. Medical Historian. Breast Cancer Survivor.
Next book: SLEUTH-HOUND, a whirlwind tour of Victorian forensics from the perspective of the man who loaned a voice to Baker St.’s famous resident: Sherlock Holmes. Out October 20.
Andrew @openpolicy.bsky.social I think and know about open government and freedom of information. All posts in a personal capacity, RTs ≠ endorsement.
Born at 323 ppm 
GreenEggs| Toitū Te Tiriti @hekikakariki.bsky.social Toitū Te Tiriti
Toitū Te Taiao
Down with the Atlas Network-driven, clown car coalition!
Alex @banksybeeboo.bsky.social queer, mentally ill, terrified, baffled, in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. She/her.
em @skyuni123.bsky.social theatremaker. comms. writer. i also went to 16 mojos once. very into trains. eph__em__era elsewhere. wellington person. they/them
Laura Wattie @lyrafay.bsky.social Avid reader, mythology and folklore lover, music fiend and comic connoisseur!! From 🇳🇿
Heather R @kiwienzian.bsky.social Aotearoa; founder of Just Kai (justkai.org.nz); sustainability; chronic illness; she/her. I long for a world where everyone has the same opportunities I have.
The Barbarienne @thebarbarienne.bsky.social Book production queen. Occasional writer. Amateur jeweler and watercolorist. Spoonie. I post pictures of my cats and food. I love to RT art, if it has decent alt-text.
avatar: The Blacksmith (El Forjador), Josep Llimona, 1914
🦖TRANS RIGHTS OR I BITES 🦕
Get To Know Nature @gettoknownature.bsky.social Fascinated by nature: birds, frogs, beach, sky & more. All media by me w/ a long lens. No AI! Lots of nature goodness here & on YouTube & Patreon. (In PA, USA)
Mini nature documentary every Saturday. https://www.youtube.com/gettoknownature
George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social My name is George. I am the senior mouse catcher and I “work” at Stourbridge Junction railway station. *not all quotes are my own- but quoted with love
Simon's Cat @simonscatofficial.bsky.social Official Bluesky channel. Welcome! 👋
A hangry, but lovable cat. 🐱
Animation-illustrations by Simon Tofield.
FILMS & SHOP👇
linktr.ee/simonscat
Greta @gretayeoman.bsky.social Writer, crafter and sometimes behind the camera. Used to write about powerlines, now write about those in power. 🌈
Pōneke, NZ.
(Journalist with Capital Letter, views are my own)
Helen M @helenmcn.bsky.social Aspirations of being meticulous. Wellington, New Zealand
Krystal Chandelier @krystalchandelier.bsky.social Unionist. Progressive. Democratic Socialist. Woke 2.0 leftie. He/Him. We/Us. Human.
Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social “Hilarious.” - Stephen Fry. “Made me laugh out loud.” - David Sedaris. “Very funny.” - Kate Atkinson. "Psychedelic." - The Guardian. “Not humerus at all.” - Amazon reviewer. https://www.tom-cox.com/
The Sapling @thesaplingnz.bsky.social Website dedicated to celebrating Aotearoa-New Zealand literature for children and young adults. With editors Harriet, Faith & Nida. Pitches welcome!
Soren Larsen (SEGL) @sorenlarsen.bsky.social From Denmark 🇩🇰👾🪐🐝🦟📖🦠💉💊🔬🏳️⚧️
Stories from the Sea @huttjatt.bsky.social Former journo, current public sector comms pro. Owner of two Greyhounds, part owner of one child, partner of @mizjwilliams. Former Londoner, current Upper Hutter.
Andy @andydruid.bsky.social Occasional Barrister mostly surfer
Social justice + environment, top of the list 
Alison Mau @alisonmau.bsky.social 
Low Quality Facts @lowqualityfacts.bsky.social Low Quality Facts written in arguably lower quality handwriting.
https://patreon.com/lowqualityfacts
Disabled Persons Assembly NZ @dpanz.bsky.social DPA is a pan-disability Disabled Person’s Organisation (DPO) that works towards effecting systemic change. This account is monitored during office hours.
Jess McAllen @jessmcallen.bsky.social Deputy digital editor, BBC Science Focus magazine
PlsUseYourBrain @useyourbrain.bsky.social humanism, secularism, realism, anti-theism, anti-superstition, anti-irrationalism, anti-supernaturalism, anti-fucking-stupidism.
Tim Welch @tfwelch.com urban planner, educator, transport nerd, data geek, dad
Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com The greatest autism info you will ever find, from autistic people, professionals, and parents. www.ThinkingAutism.com & buttondown.com/TPGA. Pro-neurodiversity. Even more TPGA community discussions on IG and FB.
Pwapwap @pwapwap.bsky.social Accountant living in Pōneke. Previously Ahuriri, Ōtepoti, Canada and born and mostly raised in Ngāmotu.
Leftie, greenie, greyhound owner.
I can get opinionated. Opinions are personal not professional.
Doing my best - call me out if I am a dick.
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🚲
Ginny @ginflo2.bsky.social stocks, caregiving, parenting, advocate for clean indoor air #CorsiRosenthalBox until the ventilation revolution finally arrives 💨📦 💉😷
🇸🇪🇫🇮➡️MN➡️NY 🐸
Raz @razmetaz.bsky.social Love New Zealand, Aotearoa. Blanking anything Trump-like. Living positively, I will rise
KiwiNikki @kiwinikki.bsky.social Aotearoa. Confirmed leftie. Dog lover. Beach walker. Music. Food. Wine. Politics. Sociology. Green issues. Education is the answer.
Follow the science and examine the history.
Jamie Sands Author @jamiedsands.bsky.social Author of optimistic urban fantasy highlighting LGBTQIA characters, queer romance and some other things that don't make sense. Award winning and Amazon bestseller. Genderqueer, he/they