The Aunties

21/08/2026

25/07/2026

A wee while ago I was contacted by the lovely people at MM.Linen, in Ponsonby. Di went to Pick Up what they had for us, and was absolutely blown away, as was I when she brought it back to my house so that we could divide it all up evenly between the Aunties Whānau women. We delivered those to them today.
These are premium quality linens. We are so so grateful. Thank you so much mmlinen

15/07/2026

Kia Ora koutou!
We just wanted to thank Ben Hurley for playing Celebrity Tipping Point for us, and winning us $10,000! That’s a really big deal around here and we are absolutely delighted. Thanks Ben!

23/06/2026

Many many thanks to Elaine and her team at MM Linen for their generous donations of duvet covers. We are over the moon with such beautiful linen for the Whānau women, and pass on their gratitude.
These wpmen deserve the best, and MM linen have come through beautifully.

We thank you so much.

08/06/2026

Kia Ora koutou

These are our current needs…

Toiletries - shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, deodorant. Mens and women’s.

Men’s clothes - L-3XL
Trackpants
Sweatshirts
Socks
Un**es

Women’s un**es S-XXK

Kids un**es - under 10 yrs old

Thank you so much!

Please message for our drop-off point, and contact numbers.

Jackie

29/05/2026

Liv Parker is a very special human being.
She played so hard for us on Celebrity Treasure Island and she got so close!

Before I knew she was in the final, I asked her to come and see me. And this morning, she did. She got to meet one of the Aunties Whānau, which was very special, and we talked for four hours straight. Some seeds were sown, so keep your eyes peeled….

There will be more conversations in our future.

Here’s to good human beings.

27/05/2026

Tonight the wonderful Liv Parker is in the finals of Celebrity Treasure Island. She’s been playing for us to win $100,000. And she’s been playing so hard. We very much appreciate her. So if you watch tonight, yell and hoot and holler for her. Because she’s the sweetest person and we sure could use that money!

23/05/2026

To make a submission against the legislation (definitions of woman and man) amendment bill.

https://www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/make-a-submission/document/54SCSSC_SCF_9E8E8A14-A51C-4567-AB33-08DE9053A7D1/legislation-definitions-of-woman-and-man-amendment-bill

Here’s a template….

Submission on the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment
BillTo: The Social Services and Community CommitteeDate: [Insert Date]
Submitter: [Insert Name/Organisation]
1. IntroductionI/we strongly oppose the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill. This bill seeks to amend the Legislation Act 2019 to legally define "woman" and "man" strictly by biological s*x.I believe this legislation is divisive, ignores the lived realities of gender-diverse New Zealanders, and undermines existing human rights protections.

2. Reasons for OppositionDiscriminatory impact: This legislation seeks to exclude and erase the identities of transgender, non-binary, inters*x, and gender-diverse individuals. Human rights and dignity should not be subject to restrictive state definitions.Contradicts medical and legal realities: By forcing a strict biological binary, this bill will create confusion in administrative, legal, and healthcare settings. Trans individuals often have medical needs, screenings, and treatments that rely on gender categorisations rather than assigned s*x at birth; overriding this causes practical harm.Erosion of inclusion: Attempts to police gender do not enhance safety; rather, they foster fear, exclusion, and a higher risk of harassment and discrimination for vulnerable communities who already face significant barriers.Out of step with Aotearoa's values: New Zealand has long been a country that champions progressive human rights and inclusivity. This bill is a step backward and targets a community that contributes positively to our society's diversity.

3. ConclusionThe proposed definitions are harmful, discriminatory, and unworkable in everyday practice. I urge the Committee to recommend that this bill does not proceed.

4. Speaking to My Submission[ ] I do NOT wish to speak to my submission.[ ] I WISH to speak to my submission in person.Name/Signature: [Your Name]Contact Email: [Your Email]

Public submissions are now being invited on this Bill

22/05/2026

Mōrena whānau.
Thank you all so much for your celebration of trans people following my posts yesterday.
Now write to your MPs, and tell them what’s what.

And the transphobes can keep mindlessly spitting their bile into the world, but on this platform, at least, it’ll vanish….mysteriously. Never to be seen again.