Kasey McDonnell

society

Spending Saturday at Electrify the Hutt

There is a lot of bill slashing technology. Everything was on show at Electrify the Hutt.

energy

Fossil free flats – why renters deserve cheap energy

Two of my friends rented a flat in Wellington that runs off gas. It cost them a fortune every month. Their energy

Australia has more ambitious climate targets than Aotearoa

RNZ, with a byline-less AP report: Australia has pledged to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 62 to 70 percent from 2005 levels

transport

National ticketing solution delayed

Nick James, reporting for RNZ: The $1.4 billion national ticketing solution (NTS) has been delayed by a year with a review

politics

Your ultimate Wellington climate voting guide

Local elections have begun! On Wednesdays we wear pink, and from now until 11 October, we vote. Voting should be as simple

city

Schools can be the front line of climate action

Schools have been on my mind recently. Our kura (schools) are one of the few community institutions left in Aotearoa New Zealand.

transport

Transforming Wellington’s train tracks

Add a train, not a lane.

food

Kaicycle ends its HotRot project

This news has got me thinking about a few things.

transport

Electric bikes and mopeds are cutting oil demand

Electric cars matter a lot for electrifying the economy. But don’t sneeze at the power of the humble electric bike.

food

How Vonuts is modernising our food traditions

This comfy pastel pink vegan donut shop is a fantastic example of how to connect our family’s food traditions, our memories and culture, to a low pollution food system fit for the future.

energy

New York becomes first state to commit to all-electric new buildings

This is a common sense way to future proof our housing stock. Wellington should follow suit.

politics

The race to become an electrostate

“Petrol prices soar” is a surefire way to catch our attention. What if it lost its power over us?