society
Can Wellington be predator free?
Predator Free's work carries an inspiring lesson: dedicated communities can make impossible visions real.
Kasey McDonnell
Ocean
What is happening beneath the warming sea?
The sea shapes our identity as New Zealanders. It's warming. Rapidly.
The London bus experience that's coming to Aotearoa
Meet the one bus card to rule them all.
city
A love letter to city trees
Cities like Wellington aren’t built for a hotter world. Trees can help.
News
The Coalition’s fantastic idea for offshore wind power
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
From Copenhagen to the capital: meet Bicycle Junction
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
Beyond ownership: how Mevo helps cars fit into 21st Century travel
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 was all the rage. Now, its future is messy.
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
Wait. Is AI fuelling the climate crisis?
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
My recommendations for summer entertainment!
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
Five lessons from the Climate Commission’s Christmas 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
Too Hot To Handle: how climate-friendly housing is becoming unliveable.
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