transport
The compromised bus lane that will beat a multi billion dollar highway
Why is there no public transport access on this six lane arterial route that splits the central city from our stunning coast?
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We know how to cut the road toll. So why don’t we?
Higher speed limits kill more people. Our highways are designed to encourage lethal speeds.
energy
Lack of customers forces Bathurst to pause Rotowaro coal mine expansion plans
The economy’s bedrock is built on fossil fuels, but not for long.
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Government changes climate law to prevent lawsuits
In this scary world of illiberal order, of global chaos and a breakdown of the rules, physical achievement in the real world matters.
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Where is the vision?
🛢️I wrote this before the war in Iran. Holds up even more now, I think. The country is facing a challenge: if
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Reflecting on 2025 and the coming election
2025 was a big year in New Zealand’s climate space. There have been good news stories, like the growing number of
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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
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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?
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Luxon risks a broken promise on pollution
The Government has received an early warning signal to improve its pollution plan. Will they keep their promise to cut pollution?
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On voting
Democracy fundamentally isn't about whether my team wins. It's about having a fair shot for everyone who is affected by the Government to have a say.
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We must tell the Council what we think about its budget cuts.
Guess what’s getting cut? Bus lanes, bike lanes, city centre improvements, and footpath improvements. In other words, all the shit that gets people off petrol and into cheap, climate friendly transport.
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Five lessons from the Climate Commission’s Christmas report
Instead of getting a lump of coal for Christmas, New Zealand’s climate community is getting a sleigh-load of interesting reports.