politics

We need low-carbon infrastructure. How can we build it ASAP?

Elections have been about government’s capacity to build for a long time. Before she became PM, Jacinda Ardern grilled Bill English

How can we get rail back on track?

Aotearoa has a stunning railway history. As a country, we built an astonishing 2000km of track within a decade. Yet, mismanagement, policy,

What happened to train travel in New Zealand?

When you travel across Aotearoa, have you noticed the train tracks everywhere? My hometown, Whanganui, has rail weaving through town. It even

Power is too expensive. It doesn’t need to be.

Our power bills are too expensive. Why? Because we haven’t got enough power plants to make all the power we need.

What you need to know about the Government's plan to fight climate change

This week is huge for New Zealand’s plan to halt climate change. The Emissions Reduction Plan (thrilling name I know) has

How could our right-wing Government take climate change seriously?

Climate change is something everyone on the political spectrum has a reason to solve fast. Do you care about working people? Disasters

Will the Beehive become beachfront property?

Wellington Regional Council's bold climate targets look more like dreams

I’m tired of government announcing goals for taking action on climate change rather than actually taking action on climate change.  I’