Amped Up
@ampedup.bsky.social
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DJ and sound system music enthusiast
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Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
@chrishipkins.bsky.social solid policy, not bad. I expect it will help shift property investors into investing in business at least a little bit. I just do wish that Labour understood that you win the centre with messaging, better narrative, not with positioning #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Labour to campaign on narrow capital gains tax, no wealth tax
Labour has agreed to campaign on a tax covering just some property to help fund a limited number of free GP visits.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
@chrishipkins.bsky.social solid policy, not bad. I expect it will help shift property investors into investing in business at least a little bit. I just do wish that Labour understood that you win the centre with messaging, better narrative, not with positioning #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
October 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
@chewienz.bsky.social thanks for the link. If we had a govt with a clue, we would be using "social profit" as a measure here. #nzpol www.eur.nl/en/news/rese...
Research shows that NS generates social profit: 1.33 billion euros
This is according to a new study by Professor Dirk Schoenmaker (Rotterdam School of Managemen) and Wander Marijnissen of strategic consultancy firm ftrprf.
www.eur.nl
October 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
@chewienz.bsky.social thanks for the link. If we had a govt with a clue, we would be using "social profit" as a measure here. #nzpol www.eur.nl/en/news/rese...
Something I hope Labour's Future Fund tackles first. Something to benefit all NZers #nzpol
*This* is our grid on renewable power
~$1.50 per MWh
98% renewable
Its only when we throw in fossil fuels it gets expensive
The energy cartel keep fossil fuels in the mix on purpose
This is a *political* problem and one we could solve easily
#Nzpol
~$1.50 per MWh
98% renewable
Its only when we throw in fossil fuels it gets expensive
The energy cartel keep fossil fuels in the mix on purpose
This is a *political* problem and one we could solve easily
#Nzpol
October 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Something I hope Labour's Future Fund tackles first. Something to benefit all NZers #nzpol
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Listen to the sound of New Zealand ingenuity in action.
Hamilton jets and twin carbon fibre hulls allow our country's newest electric ferry to slice through the water efficiently, all without a single droplet of Victorian-era diesel. Runs on renewable Ecotricity power too! The future is here. 💪🔋
Hamilton jets and twin carbon fibre hulls allow our country's newest electric ferry to slice through the water efficiently, all without a single droplet of Victorian-era diesel. Runs on renewable Ecotricity power too! The future is here. 💪🔋
October 20, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Listen to the sound of New Zealand ingenuity in action.
Hamilton jets and twin carbon fibre hulls allow our country's newest electric ferry to slice through the water efficiently, all without a single droplet of Victorian-era diesel. Runs on renewable Ecotricity power too! The future is here. 💪🔋
Hamilton jets and twin carbon fibre hulls allow our country's newest electric ferry to slice through the water efficiently, all without a single droplet of Victorian-era diesel. Runs on renewable Ecotricity power too! The future is here. 💪🔋
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When you think about it, it's kind of funny how the best things we could *actually* do for roads and travel times in AoNZ is rebuild our rail network and massively increase funding for public transport, walking and cycling
October 20, 2025 at 5:01 AM
When you think about it, it's kind of funny how the best things we could *actually* do for roads and travel times in AoNZ is rebuild our rail network and massively increase funding for public transport, walking and cycling
Damn. They even knew this in the 1950s
It's a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history. Please share it as much as you can.
October 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Damn. They even knew this in the 1950s
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So lemme get this right, we burned 50k jobs, lost 90k citizens, fucked the energy, retail, hospo, manufacturing businesses, murdered worker rights and equal pay, set fire to public services and threw the entire health service in the dumpster
And we didnt fix inflation?
#Nzpol
And we didnt fix inflation?
#Nzpol
October 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
So lemme get this right, we burned 50k jobs, lost 90k citizens, fucked the energy, retail, hospo, manufacturing businesses, murdered worker rights and equal pay, set fire to public services and threw the entire health service in the dumpster
And we didnt fix inflation?
#Nzpol
And we didnt fix inflation?
#Nzpol
For anyone who needs this right now.
October 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
For anyone who needs this right now.
Wow the FIRST thing this coaltion of chaos did was cancel the pumped hydro scheme that would have stored 5000GWh of excess renewable energy as hydroelectricity in dams. #onetermgovernment #nzpol
Two years since the 2023 election. If you want a really long read, chronologically tracking all the different attacks on nature by the Luxon Govt... well this is it! Luxon’s War on Nature Timeline www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
Luxon’s War on Nature Timeline - Greenpeace Aotearoa
It has been nearly 2 years since the formation of the Luxon-led Government. It has been two years of a war on nature.
www.greenpeace.org
October 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Wow the FIRST thing this coaltion of chaos did was cancel the pumped hydro scheme that would have stored 5000GWh of excess renewable energy as hydroelectricity in dams. #onetermgovernment #nzpol
www.instagram.com/reel/DI4lnia... really interesting, someone taking on #taxwealthnotwork from a different angle than @garyseconomics.bsky.social #politics #economics #wealthinequality #nzpol
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October 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
www.instagram.com/reel/DI4lnia... really interesting, someone taking on #taxwealthnotwork from a different angle than @garyseconomics.bsky.social #politics #economics #wealthinequality #nzpol
youtu.be/h-yjkAXxnMA so accurate. I'm so impressed. #nzpol
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October 10, 2025 at 9:53 AM
youtu.be/h-yjkAXxnMA so accurate. I'm so impressed. #nzpol
"Fox News" is the WWE of news. As real as pro wrestling.
Guys, every person you see on Fox News in a mask is just Robert O'Neill, retired Navy Seal and occasional Fox News contributor. He's the former Antifa, former Gazan, former gang member. His eyes are very unique.
October 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
"Fox News" is the WWE of news. As real as pro wrestling.
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I remember when a protester punched the co-leader of the Greens in the face.
Hana Maipi-Clarke had her home broken into by a political stalker.
I recall VFF protesting outside Clarke's parents' home while Jacinda was on holiday.
I dont remember hearing about National's concerns back then??
Hana Maipi-Clarke had her home broken into by a political stalker.
I recall VFF protesting outside Clarke's parents' home while Jacinda was on holiday.
I dont remember hearing about National's concerns back then??
Calling people attack dogs is not at attempt to deescalate and maintain civility, it's a attempt to escalate to distract from a failing economy. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
October 7, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I remember when a protester punched the co-leader of the Greens in the face.
Hana Maipi-Clarke had her home broken into by a political stalker.
I recall VFF protesting outside Clarke's parents' home while Jacinda was on holiday.
I dont remember hearing about National's concerns back then??
Hana Maipi-Clarke had her home broken into by a political stalker.
I recall VFF protesting outside Clarke's parents' home while Jacinda was on holiday.
I dont remember hearing about National's concerns back then??
It's heartening to seen RNZ's pretty relentless coverage of the terrible jobs market and illustrating very clearly that despite his protestations in Parliament today, he does not in fact care at all about 18 and 19 year olds. #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Watch: Christopher Luxon defends cuts to benefits for youth
The prime minister says businesses are 'crying out for young people' as advocates decry the changes as a punishment.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
It's heartening to seen RNZ's pretty relentless coverage of the terrible jobs market and illustrating very clearly that despite his protestations in Parliament today, he does not in fact care at all about 18 and 19 year olds. #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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A lot of comedians are just horrible assholes but I also wonder if the rush to embrace the Riyadh Comedy Festival money says something about how bad the internal economy of the comedy podcaster sphere is doing
October 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A lot of comedians are just horrible assholes but I also wonder if the rush to embrace the Riyadh Comedy Festival money says something about how bad the internal economy of the comedy podcaster sphere is doing
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What's NZ's energy crisis?
A. Fossil fuel businesses aren't making big enough profits
B. The average consumer can't afford energy prices
C. Terawatts of potential wind and solar power are being wasted
D. Our current energy profile reduces our survival prospects
Luxon believes the answer is A
#nzpol
A. Fossil fuel businesses aren't making big enough profits
B. The average consumer can't afford energy prices
C. Terawatts of potential wind and solar power are being wasted
D. Our current energy profile reduces our survival prospects
Luxon believes the answer is A
#nzpol
October 2, 2025 at 6:57 AM
What's NZ's energy crisis?
A. Fossil fuel businesses aren't making big enough profits
B. The average consumer can't afford energy prices
C. Terawatts of potential wind and solar power are being wasted
D. Our current energy profile reduces our survival prospects
Luxon believes the answer is A
#nzpol
A. Fossil fuel businesses aren't making big enough profits
B. The average consumer can't afford energy prices
C. Terawatts of potential wind and solar power are being wasted
D. Our current energy profile reduces our survival prospects
Luxon believes the answer is A
#nzpol
Spain is leading the way, while our current coalition of chaos has lost their way. We have more coastline, more wind, more land area than Spain. See what we could do instead of encouraging investment in coal and gas that wont even come online for a decade or more. #nzpol
Spain's wholesale electricity prices were 32% lower than the European average in the first half of 2025 -- thanks to wind and solar reducing the influence of costly fossil fuels on prices. ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
Decoupled: how Spain cut the link between gas and power prices using renewables | Ember
Spain has some of the lowest wholesale electricity prices in Europe, largely owing to the country’s strong solar and wind growth which reduced the influence of expensive coal and gas power on the elec...
ember-energy.org
October 3, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Spain is leading the way, while our current coalition of chaos has lost their way. We have more coastline, more wind, more land area than Spain. See what we could do instead of encouraging investment in coal and gas that wont even come online for a decade or more. #nzpol
What a bloody clown show. I don't think Nicola Willis even understands the difference between capex and opex. In terms of operating costs, Coal and gas are VERY EXPENSIVE. Solar, wind, hydro, thermal are virtually free. Hydro dams can be used as energy storage. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Energy Minister on reform of electricity system
The Government defends its decision to tread lightly with energy sector reform.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 3, 2025 at 2:15 AM
What a bloody clown show. I don't think Nicola Willis even understands the difference between capex and opex. In terms of operating costs, Coal and gas are VERY EXPENSIVE. Solar, wind, hydro, thermal are virtually free. Hydro dams can be used as energy storage. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Reminder: National has always taken the side of Apartheid regimes.
September 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
September 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
www.marxists.org/archive/leni... look at this load of crap. It's quite illuminating. Lenin goes through phantasmal rhetorical acrobatics to hate the working class. The same "communists" and "socialists" present day right-wing hates on, Lenin hated as "left-wing communists". #politics #nzpol
“Left-Wing” Communism: an Infantile Disorder
www.marxists.org
September 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
www.marxists.org/archive/leni... look at this load of crap. It's quite illuminating. Lenin goes through phantasmal rhetorical acrobatics to hate the working class. The same "communists" and "socialists" present day right-wing hates on, Lenin hated as "left-wing communists". #politics #nzpol
youtu.be/zl_LgDjpzxE like, share, tell your friends #taxwealthnotwork @garyseconomics.bsky.social #nzgreens #nzpol
The first politician on Gary's Economics
YouTube video by Garys Economics
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September 28, 2025 at 10:33 AM
youtu.be/zl_LgDjpzxE like, share, tell your friends #taxwealthnotwork @garyseconomics.bsky.social #nzgreens #nzpol