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We flew to the southern-most glaciers, ones that we've not seen since 2018," said Lorrey on the back of this year's trip.

"One is now two thirds of the size it was on our last visit," he added.

The institute said that New Zealand had experienced seven of its hottest years on record over the past decade.

Even if this trend was to be reversed, Lorrey said that many glaciers were too far gone to be saved.

"Even if we got a few cooler seasons, they wouldn't be enough to undo the damage that's already been done," he said.

"That's how stark it is, and it's not just happening in New Zealand but all over the world."

It always makes me happy when a delivery or courier company provides 'realtime' tracking.

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Hi all!

We had suggestions for Lemmyvision in this post, and then I forgot about it for a while. Or maybe I was just waiting for all submissions to be in.

Anyway, we've got to get onto this soon, so here's a poll of all the songs in the previous post that were from 2023:

Click here

The poll is multichoice (select as many as you like), the song with the most votes wins and we submit that to the competition.

Sorry, I know everyone loves STV but I don't thing the survey software supports it so we will just tally up the song with the most votes.

If you don't know the songs, give them a listen here:

Yahyah feat. Mohi - I Like You (english/te reo)

The Black Seeds - So True/Koia ko kohi (te teo version from 2023)

Stan Walker - I Am

L.A.B - Cassanova

Tiki Taane, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra - Tangaroa spotify - youtube

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Can we get some icons for c/support and c/wellington please?

This is triggering my OCD:

Thanks!

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The first day of the SailGP racing event in Lyttelton has been abandoned after dolphins were sighted on the course.

The race was due to get under way about 3pm, but was delayed after the dolphins were spotted.

After they had not moved on about two hours later, the race was called off entirely.

Concerns about Hector's dolphins had been raised prior to the event.

Two dolphins had been spotted in the area, within 300 metres of the boats, during the final race in 2023.

But despite being told to stop racing, the event director allowed it to go ahead.

That led to an independent decision-maker being appointed for this year's event. They sit in the control room and are tasked with halting racing if any dolphins are seen.

Organisers have acknowledged that boat strikes are likely to be fatal to dolphins.

While chocolate-studded or fruit-free sourdough or brioche hot cross buns are becoming common, a Taranaki bakery has found a way to push the boundaries even further by producing a cheese and onion version containing onion powder, onion flakes and "a very nice Dutch cheese".

Trade Aid will shut its 24 shops, known for selling rugs, baskets, arts and crafts goods from developing countries.

The not-for-profit group was a leader in importing fair-trade products such as coffee and ethically based food items, but said it needed to change to survive.

The shops would be progressively closed and the organisation shifted to online sales, wholesaling and importing from producers and farmers.

This hits really close to home for me.

I had severe migraines that would last for days over a 6-month period. I’d suffered periodic migraines from the age of 15 but this was something new where even when I didn’t have a “proper” migraine I still had a constant dull headache.

Nearly lost my job even after seeing the company doctor who noted that allowances needed to be made for my sick leave. Saw a neurologist, got an MRI, kept going to the doctor, and no diagnosis came out of it. I eventually had a seizure for the first time in my life and was rushed to hospital.

Finally, got a diagnosis of chronic daily migraines and was put on medication that has controlled them, but the damage it did to my career set me back by years. I was a high performer prior and then I was suddenly blacklisted from promotions because of my sick leave.

My heart really goes out to people struggling with the same pain who have yet to find something that works.

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Anybody who thinks the best way out of a recession is austerity measures needs to have their heads examined.

I am sure this will have no effect on healthcare delivery in the country right folks?

Another body blow to public services.

Austerity is going to hit hard.

So, our government's "crack down on beneficiaries" also includes disabled children.

Apparently disabled people are, what? Leaches sucking the life out of the economy or something?

How long until disabled people have to "work" for their support? Or perhaps we should just put them on a train and take them to a "work camp"?

Live and Let Fly (NROL-123)

Well folks, it's time for another Rocket Lab launch, and the first launch out of Wallops this year!

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2024-03-21 06:40 | |

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| | Scheduled for (local, EDT) | 2024-03-21 02:40 | | Scheduled for (NZDT) | 2024-03-21 19:40 | | Launch site | Rocket Lab LC-2, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA | | Booster recovery | No | | Launch vehicle | Electron + Curie | | Customer | USA National Reconnaissance Agency | | Payload | NROL-123 | | Mission success criteria | Successful deployment of spacecraft into Earth Orbit |

Livestreams

| Stream | Link | |

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| | Rocket Lab (official) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Coa3GZtotQo | Everyday Astronaut | | Space Affairs | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akOkDFQibLs | The Launch Pad | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2yUpimXf8k

Stats

• This will be the 4th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
• This will be the 46th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight:

NROL-123 is a classified mission for the National Reconnaissance Agency.

Previous mission (Owl Night Long) | Next mission (NeonSat-1 & ACS3)

Please post small launch updates, discussions, and questions here! Also feel free to leave feedback or suggestions for the mod team. We’re a brand new community, so feedback is very valuable!

Politicians being told not to use a song happens surprisingly often actually, I know Donald Trump was told not to use one, I believe it was "rocking in the free world". They've also told Nigel Farage off, apparently.

This is a really good read about one of my favourite weird animal facts!

I am sure they will completely ignore all advice and warnings from the IMF.