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A big day and a long walk.
I started writing this post two days ago and just had to google when the coalition was announced, because it feels like days and days and days. Friday…
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Jennifer K Shields
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Ka hīkoi tātou
The Gaza strip is 41km long, a distance so long to walk and so short to shelter from bombs. 41km is ten laps of Hagley Park.
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Jennifer K Shields
Solutide & Community in Narrm
But I’m also so, so inspired. I’m inspired by trans people working for our communities. By those working in big, big teams, and by those working in…
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Jennifer K Shields
October 2023
Sharing some joy: my job, the next four years.
Coming up on 12 years ago, a very nervous 17-year old went to see her GP about hormones. Now she's leading training for GPs around the country.
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Jennifer K Shields
Finding Hope in Whakatū
I wonder if how much I’m enjoying walking in the middle of nowhere is a reaction to this, too. I drive through Lewis Pass, taking in the drama of the…
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How you can help: Make it 16 & show up for Gaza
Submit to support reducing the voting age, and attend rallies around the motū with the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa.
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Jennifer K Shields
Where to now, after the disinformation election?
It was a big weekend for Aotearoa, and not the outcome we wanted. It was a concerning election, but with some big wins. What's next for our communities?
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Jennifer K Shields
August 2023
Trans Walks
Let's go on this hīkoi together.
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Jennifer K Shields
The Importance of Writing Queer Joy
Queer joy is more important than ever.
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Jennifer K Shields
May 2023
June 2022
Welcome to the Edit
Yes, it’s very original
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Jennifer K Shields
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