News
I have great news. The Coalition Government is unlocking a completely untapped renewable energy source that could provide huge amounts of clean power. It looks very similar to what you’ll find atop Brooklyn or nestled in Mākara. It is offshore wind energy – a common way to make electricity in
News
One of the best purchases I ever made was my e-bike three years ago. I use it nearly every day to drop off library books or cart cardboard boxes across town. It is perfect personal transport. I count on a lovely local shop called Bicycle Junction to keep it in
News
Wellington has so many good things going. Its glistening harbour, dramatic weather, and stunning people make it my favourite place. I especially adore Wellington because it offers something nowhere else in New Zealand does: the choice to get around however I want. Wellingtonians move around differently to the rest of
Energy
Hydrogen is one of the most abundant elements in the universe. At least, that’s what I’ve read multiple times in reports preaching hydrogen as the fuel source of the future. Hydrogen is an interesting alternative fuel. Unlike fossil fuels, burning hydrogen only emits water. Governments of all stripes
Energy
AI feels like it’s taking over the world. The government is trying to make its own ChatGPT service. AI is enshittifying the internet. The new iPhone’s biggest selling point? AI. It has grabbed the spotlight. Has it also fuelled the climate crisis? The answer is complicated. It’s
Media
Meri Kirihimete! It’s just over six months since I started Three Sixty Six. This newsletter has been, by far, the best mahi I’ve done all year. Thank you for being a part of it. 2025 will be a big year for this newsletter. My summer goal is to
Report
Instead of getting a lump of coal for Christmas, New Zealand’s climate community is getting a sleigh-load of interesting reports. One document nestled under the tree is from the Climate Change Commission: it’s their recommendation to strengthen our climate goals. This gargantuan PDF is fascinating to nerds like
Originally published on The Spinoff (!!!) My partner and I live in a north-facing apartment. It is perfect for low-pollution living. We live near a bus stop, and everything we need is a 15-minute walk or bike ride away. Our windows are let in lots of light, meaning our home is
Infrastructure
Elections have been about government’s capacity to build for a long time. Before she became PM, Jacinda Ardern grilled Bill English about his Government’s inability to deliver Auckland light rail until the 2040s. She said: If light rail is "a good idea", as he said on
A few months ago, I was wrong. The Government announced the ability for Regional Councils to charge for congestion. I was happy: by increasing the cost of using a car, you can raise revenues for public transport and get more people using fast, frequent bus and train services. In isolation,
The Greater Wellington Regional Council, via Scoop: Tuesday was the busiest day on record for Wellington’s public transport network, with an estimated 84,000 rail journeys and 80,000 bus trips. There was a lot to be proud of in Wellington on Tuesday. One small achievement was the astounding
Trains
Aotearoa has a stunning railway history. As a country, we built an astonishing 2000km of track within a decade. Yet, mismanagement, policy, and neglect in the 20th Century drove us to cars and trucks. In this final part of my series on rail, I want to explore what is possible