Goldsmith “exploring ideas for cutting down (special) votes” We see you and your imported anti-democratic strategies. www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...

Feel like our priorities on what's urgent may be a bit skewed

A viable cycling network is a vital safety-net for people and the economy. Is the cheapest transport network to install and maintain. A measure of a city’s competence and civility. www.rnz.co.nz/news/pinchpo...

My friend @pippacoom.bsky.social has written a great piece about the Council race in Waitematā and Gulf, and why @patrickreynolds.bsky.social is a much better choice than Mike Lee. pippacoom.co.nz/news/mike-le...

The government has gutted pay equity claims. Over 180,000 workers, mainly women, impacted. Day of action for #payequity Stand up. Fight back!

Richard is far too polite to say but you can also add George Wood, Wayne Walker and John Watson. All have been around for too long on Auckland Council without having made any positive contribution #nzpol

Thank to this submission guide I've been able to make a quick one against the latest attempts by the govt to undermine our democracy. Super easy to submit before the 1pm TODAY deadline.

The govt's lack of leadership and ambition on #climateaction was on full display at the conference. In contrast the business and sustainability leaders understand the opportunities to lead the world and seize the advantage.

Voting papers are in the mailbox from today. This election provides a clear choice. A vision for Tāmaki Makaurau or back to failed 20th century policies #nzpol cityvision.org.nz/news/media-r...

A candidate who has consistently voted against street improvements and cycleways thinks she has found the solution. She promises to "Advocate for cyclists obeying the road rules, keeping them safe" (and more parking) voteauckland.co.nz/en/informati... #nzpol

Councillor Mike Lee has long been a bully and shouter at council (to staff as well as his colleagues). He brushes it off as "normal" in a political setting. This 🧵 on how patriarchal culture has enabled his behaviour #nzpol #localgovtelection25

A good reminder why it matters to elect positive, action focused people into local government. This is what Connor and the @cityvision.bsky.social team are all about #nzpol

Love this. The government took away freedom. The community responded by choosing safe streets.

Here's what the government campaign looks like on the ground (literally) in Auckland. Putting aside the crime against design, C&R (National party in local govt) haven't quite got the memo. Vote for rates! #election25 #nzpol

NZers are paying with their lives, and everyone pays the cost of lost productivity as a result of Simeon Brown's car brain culture war against safety and evidence. Tragically, this is the inevitable outcome of blanket increases to dangerous speeds

It’s not just the sheer vileness—it’s the compound long-term harm. Dehumanising your colleagues, thereby discouraging future participants, *while also* squatting in powerful roles, robs us all of a pipeline of greater potential. Kudos to Mayor Whanau for going through ‘em like a dose of the salts.

It's so important that this stuff sees the light of day, otherwise the weight of it sits on the targets of the abuse and the abusers get to go on without consequences or shame or remorse. #nzpol

A moving ceremony this morning on the 40th anniversary with many people who have been working for peace and a nuclear free Pacific over many decades incl these legends. You can't sink a Rainbow!

Auckland Transport wasting time and money making streets MORE dangerous and the transport system LESS efficient.

Turns out objections to Te Reo signage was never about legibility or safety .... Distracting, unreadable and dangerous signage on the right coming to over 150 school communities across Auckland to replace the sign on the left.

Welcome to GLOW Aotearoa! A new local govt election initiative designed to empower those passionate about making a difference in their communities. For the curious there is a free online intro tonight at 8pm events.humanitix.com/glow-online-...

This is perhaps a good place to start my Bluesky journey -sharing my mother's wisdom.