Watched "Project Hail Mary". Lovely few hours of escapism. I'm sensitive to continuity errors but the production is top notch, none seen! And I'd love to be in the Petrova Line for a few minutes with that filter. Recommended!

Auckland Central firefighters protesting today right outside the empty bay where the city’s only Rescue Tender should be. 🚨📉 It broke down yesterday, was towed before the strike, and was still unavailable this afternoon. This empty bay is why we strike. ✊

A major new study confirms that globally, obesity has increased in every single country, whether rich or poor, over the past 45 years

Billions of dollars. The costliest stretch of mega-motorway ever proposed in New Zealand. And so wildly over-scoped that simply *letting the public see the benefit-cost ratio* might be the end of it? Another major story broken by @connorsharp.bsky.social: www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2026/05/21/w...

NovaPay? INCIS? Any number of departmental cock-ups on ITC?

They are so desperate to find cash after their tax cut splurges that they are punching down at the most vulnerable in society. If NZers re-elect these sh*ts, we really have become a grubby nation. Also this; www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/news/total-m...

Morena! The days are getting shorter, and cooler. Now is a good time to check your lights, and your tyres. Once done, grab a drink or snack and watch the latest Health Journeys webnair - it's 47mins long and packed with info. youtu.be/yRzeX9lQeZw?...

Comment: In the first of two articles, an Iranian-New Zealander gives one perspective on Iran’s struggle for freedom

A decision on Auckland’s next Waitematā Harbour crossing is expected (maybe) next month. Worth remembering: bridge traffic still hasn’t returned to its 2018 peak, and 50% of commuters now cross the harbour by bus. So why is the current process focused on more road capacity? Move people, not cars.

#NZ 🦠 Measles: fourth case in Wellington – Measles is likely circulating in Wellington Te Whatu Ora/Health NZ update: www.healthnz.govt.nz/health-alert... Locations of interest (no new LOIs yet added at the time of writing, but keep an eye on it): www.healthnz.govt.nz/health-topic... RNZ story ⬇️

If you miss out on Great Walks, try these Very Good Walks

This government is full of cowards #nz #climate www.rnz.co.nz/news/environ...

If you are unsure if you have received the recommended two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine, you can verify your status by calling 0800 282 926. www.healthnz.govt.nz/news-and-upd...

The City of Ottawa posted the raw speed data from before and after Doug Ford banned speed cameras and the effect is so obvious it's not even necessary put a line marking when that happened. This chart shows the percentage of drivers going 15km/h or more over the posted limit.

Slightly increase a band. The They.

One thing I find really interesting is that conservative governments in Canada (like in Ontario and Alberta) are less polarized against transit than US Republicans — but *more* polarized (or at least more aggressive) against bike lanes.

Bike lanes generate huge benefits: safety, easy travel, cleaner air, less congestion, cost savings, fun. But WCC plans to cancel bike lane projects. Please tell them what you want, by Sunday 10th. Here's a submission guide from Cycle Wellington www.cyclewellington.org.nz/annual_plan_...

Well, this evening is the second evening in a row I have spotted a moth in my home. A MOTH!! Well I think it is. It's one of those insects that used to be very common flitting towards the lights.

x.com/pussyrrriot/... Not much on Blu Esky about the protests against Russia at the Venice Biennale. Why Russia is there is beyond words.

Today near the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale,Pussy Riot&Femen staged a protest action in support of Ukraine&Russian political prisoners There are reports that many more performances are being planned.One of them allegedly involves covering the Russian pavilion in feces using sewage trucks

WTAF?? For real?

We're here to help. Here's our 6-point plan to mitigate the fuel crisis www.can.org.nz/open-letter-... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social

Amazing. Instead of doing proper design, Seattle City decided to pay out $55.5m in compensation, a sum far greater than installing proper bicycle infrastructure. At some point the insurance coy will say enough.

Super affordability discourse has me mad again. There's a whopping lie that ruins any sensible discussion of what 'we can afford' as a country. The lie was immortalised in this Thatcher quote: "There is no such thing as public money, there is only taxpayers' money." Disprovable in minutes... [🧵 1/n]

Does anyone here know anything about 1940's girls school uniforms in Hawke's Bay? Niche field, but I'm trying to figure out which school my Gran went to. That stripy tie and the triangle badges seem unique. Napier Girls had the stripy tie in the 1970's...

The government’s latest Action Plan for Nature contains a lot of great ideas but it's hard to take it seriously when all we've seen lately is cuts to conservation funding and a fast-track process that erodes environmental protection. www.opportunity.org.nz

Check out our latest email... mailchi.mp/can.org.nz/c...

In Aotearoa NZ we make the same call! Please join your voice with thousands of others! www.can.org.nz/open-letter-...

For our second webinar of 2026 we're thrilled to be hosting Dr Tim Welch and Lennart Nout who give their expertise on enabling healthy journeys in New Zealand cities. Join us 12 noon Thursday 7 May 2026. Registration link: otago.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @timwelch.nz @lennartnout.bsky.social

In a fuel crisis, why is Wellington back pedalling on bike lanes? Take action on Monday to save our bike lanes. @cyclewgtn.bsky.social

Nicky No Boats Willis strikes again!!

You are invited to sign this open letter from Cycling Action Network calling on the government to build emergency bike networks. www.can.org.nz/open-letter-...

The way to think about it: Starlink (aka Space Vermin) is very profitable for #SpaceX. So profitable, that it’s carrying a lot of investor confidence for this IPO. But do we all see any of these profits? No. Is our shared commons, the night sky, the atmosphere, etc harmed by SpaceX? Yes.

🚨 Civil Defence Centre opening in central Auckland today — from Saturday 11 April, 9pm 🚨 If you need emergency shelter, please make your way safely to: Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place Auckland www.aucklandemergencymanagement.govt.nz/severe-weath...

Friend bought a new car, and I was admiring it, and noticed that there were no bugs on the front of the car - in the old days, you often had bugs that had been smashed into by your car, squishing the bug onto the front lights and grille. The young won't know what we are talking about sadly.

Breaking news! the first of Otago University's Transport Research Network webnairs for winter 2026 is here! Dr Giulio Mattioli: Car dependence: understanding barriers to change through the decades. See here: youtu.be/nUu-j8m9Jv0?...

Oh my, ppl being all gencocide this, war crimes that, and foreign policy there when they haven't the faintest idea of anything related to this - the chutzpah. Grant me the chutzpah of a mediocre person thinking they know everything!

Radio news: Gareth Shute is going to join Jesse Mulligan on Afternoons at 2.30pm today to talk about this fun article, 'Ten Songs For A Good Cause'. That's very soon! @garethshute.bsky.social www.audioculture.co.nz/articles/ten...

Lockdown was a great time to be a fish as humans stopped drowning out their environments with shipping and recreational boating. It’s time to consider quiet zones in the Hauraki Gulf.

ditch the US

Balcony solar systems are helping people with energy affordability and security, and cutting emissions. Why aren't more Canadians getting on board? Here's a look at the possibilities, and the challenges: www.theenergymix.com/balcony-sola...

We actually made a calculator showing just how much you can save by biking - even if you just use your car less, we estimate you can save over $17,000. Put that in your retirement account for 40 years, and you'll have a quarter million dollars!

Tomorrow we ride for Pride! Check your helmet and bike are safe and your friends are coming to watch 🎉 See you at the Mickle Gates/Armagh St entrance to North Hagley Park at 9:30am Photos thanks to Husk Productions 🙏

What's in a name? What do you think of a call for greater clarity when talking about e-bikes, e-mopeds and e-motorbikes? mbaction.com/an-open-lett...

There are 7 fuel tankers currently en-route to NZ with a combined DWT of 431109. Total down by one since yesterday as the Torm Diana has now docked. Next arrival Front Pollux to Marsden Point due 30/3. #nznews #newzealand #nzpol

Live: 36-hour heavy rain warnings begin in Northland

Time to #LiberateTheLane #costofliving #nzpol

This should’ve happened already. But let’s keep the pressure up on BANNING BOTTOM TRAWLING in the Tīkapa Moana - Hauraki Gulf. Govt shelved much stronger protections for the Hauraki Gulf that were originally proposed for bottom trawling, there is public support and the Moana needs this action.

Anti-cycleway argument: "Cycling infrastructure discriminates against people who use wheelchairs." Person using electric wheelchair in Vincent St: "Wheeeee!!" @livingstreetsnz.bsky.social @greaterauckland.bsky.social @bikeauckland.bsky.social @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk @bicycledutch.bsky.social

We need your help to get Te Whau Pathway finished! By 29th March! Council is asking for feedback on their Draft Annual Plan. Fill in however much you like, but when you get to Q4: other feedback, add your thoughts to the box. Tell Council what this would mean for you, your whānau, your community.