The government's annoucement to underwrite a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal in Taranaki is a “lifeline for gas” that prioritises fossil fuel interests over a just transition for communities. Read our full response: 350.org.nz/pr-reactions...

National is going to raise your power prices to pay for a facility that might never be used, simply to create the illusion that gas has a future and discourage industrial users from switching. What a waste of money

THIS IS FINE

Probably twenty years too late, but let's hope this happens🤞🏼

World's larger BEV container ship begins sea trials. "The vessel measures nearly 128 meters (420 feet) in length. It has a capacity of 740 TEU. It is reported to have a maximum speed of 11.5 knots." H/T to Electrify This 🧪🔌💡☀️💨💧🔋 a 🧵 maritime-executive.com/article/chin...

Govt plans to force NZers to pay even more fossil fuel subsidies, this time via our electricity bills for an LNG import terminal. Govt wants us to pay Big Oil to make the climate crisis worse. Gross moral turpitude and economic illiteratacy www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...

Save millions? How much have the monthly one in a hundred year floods been costing the country? You absolute climate criminal ghouls.

How many solar and battery installations could $1bn fund? This is just an absolutely brainless decision #nzpol

Monstrous. Totally in the pocket of the fossil fuel lobby.

Our country is run by fucking idiots #nzpol

For the love of Dog, VOTE.🗳️ It matters. #nzpol #OneTermGovernment

Environment committee asks Minister Bishop questions about PC120, biodiversity, green space, Treaty settlements, timescales and more - hopefully useful for those making submissions (due this Friday) on Planning & Natural Environment bills 👇 www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/scl...

"look at this stupid fash on twitter" really isn't the dunk far too many people clearly still hanging out with the stupid fash crowd on twitter seem to think it is.

Elon’s emails to Epstein. Location: Starbase, Texas

Joy doesn't wait for permission or perfect timing. It doesn't postpone itself until every wound has healed, until the chaos settles, until the ledger of life balances itself. Instead, joy emerges like wildflowers through concrete — in the spaces we least expect it.

The man is just getting on with it. Just shows that it can be done

If anyone is looking for a bargain in Kaikohe DM me. I am clearing an estate and there are literal rooms full of brand new stuff (hoarder situation). Hardware, tools, stationery, toys etc

Two fire trucks failing at a large fire is what firefighters have been warning about for a long time. Services need a government that will invest in them #nzpol www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

I have gone down a Dead Pony rabbit hole, their YouTube channel is definitely worth a look This song is just fucking excellent

Former Washington Post journalists have launched a GoFundMe to help repatriate fired staff members who are effectively stranded in foreign countries. One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home. Abolish the billionaire class:

The best Epstein account I’ve read so far: about the place of the women in those men’s world

Today I am announcing my campaign for the Dunedin City Council byelection. I’m standing to offer leadership that's ready to go on day one; that's willing & able to challenge the government’s reforms; & that's prepared to make decisions in the best long-term interests of the city. aaronhawkins.nz

PERFECTLY NORMAL

8 February 1928 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Henriëtte Akker, was born in Aalten. In February 1943 she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive. --- 📖The fate of Jews deported from the German-occupied Netherlands to Auschwitz: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/32_en/

Solar farms with big batteries that feed in to the grid in the evening peak are coming online. This is really, really bad news for fossil fuel generators reneweconomy.com.au/first-solar-...

PERFECTLY NORMAL

You know, I never realised he was talking about a BIG CLUB OF PEDOPHILES.

We spent last weekend walking down Devon, connecting with neighbors and listening to what they care about. More interviews coming soon!

This was utterly predictable if you've ever actually tried to engage with disabled people for their feedback before passing legislation.

The aurora last night in Beaver, Alaska was just incredible. This is a real-time video (not sped up) of the crazy motion I saw. Also, look how BRIGHT it is, wow!

There are places yet… Where #bees and #nature thrive. Where all creatures are protected. Safe. Where all life is valued. All life. Where #birds sing loud in #trees that will never be felled. Where the #soil is not poisoned and the #water flows clean. Where #truth matters. Where truth is safe. 1/n

“This country missed out on me being a doctor for 30 years, and it’s because of policies made up by these shitheads that kept me uneducated, kept me unemployed, kept me without a home, kept me in prison – rather than using a fraction of that to invest in my potential.” 💚 #NZPol

Following the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minnesota, "Commander at Large" Gregory Bovino was reassigned away from his leadership role in the operation. Journalist Amanda Moore notes the violent culture and widespread fear he helped create won't be so easily removed.

Trump: I'm a big crypto person. I'm the one that probably helped crypto more than anybody (The crypto market has lost $1 trillion in market value in three weeks) #ETTD

I’m sure this will be fine and have no negative impacts whatsoever. In all seriousness though, this is where ideology in policy (ie cutting in the public service as a matter of position rather than evidence) can be taken too far. www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/bio...

Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal? Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail… Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you. Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake.

Your daughter deserves better - we all do.

Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters

7 February 1918 | A Polish woman, Maria Juszczyk, was born in Zajszyn. In #Auschwitz from 1 July 1942. No. 8162 She perished in the camp on 21 October 1942. --- ▶ Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs

Greens going all in on one of the Big Four South Auckland Red Seats. NICE Mangere NICE newsroom.co.nz/2026/02/04/u...

VOTING ADVICE If you are on the Māori roll. FFS vote for TPM or independent electorate MP and give your party vote to GREENS Your vote will be amplified as the overhang seats WILL BE CRITICAL THIS ELECTION!!! The right wing racist pricks DON’T get compensated for the overhang!!! #nzpol 1/2

7 February 1922 | A Polish man, Henryk Kosiński, was born in Włodawa. In #Auschwitz from 24 May 1941 No. 16477 He perished in the camp on 16 March 1942. --- 📖 "Poles at KL Auschwitz”: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/

Just heard this on Justin Hawkins Rides Again, it's fucking great #deadpony

We checked on #kakapo Flossie on her nest on Pukenui/Anchor yesterday, and found her on 3 eggs. We'll return later to determine if they're fertile. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds

We found a 4th egg in #kakapo Waikawa's nest yesterday and found it was fertile. Waikawa has maintained her incredible 100% fertility record: 5 clutches of 4 fertile eggs in 4 breeding seasons. That's unmatched by any other kākāpō. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds

7 February 1882 | A Jewish man Berthold Loeb was born in Gruenstadt. He emigrated to France. He was deported to #Auschwitz from Drancy on 7 October 1943. He was murdered in a gas chamber after selection. --- ▶ The ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8

BREAKING NEWS: ELON MUSK TO FOCUS ON MARSHMALLOW FARM INSTEAD OF GUMDROP CITY www.wsj.com/science/spac...

Life’s better on the right side of history 💪🏼

A privilege for Te Whare Hangahanga to be asked by our whānau if we could complete this Paewhiti Papakāinga kaupapa for Hurunui-o-rangi.

The sudden disappearance of a small native fish from Canterbury’s rivers has broken an ancient cycle, revealing how the Rakaia River is being steadily drained of life and energy. Video by @aldenwilliams. Click the link in our bio or go to thepress.co.nz for more.