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D Jukic She/her
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Let's build our energy system around a brittle supply chain where we are the last link, requires complex refrigeration and transport of a toxic substance around the entire planet dealing with unstable geopolitics. Because the sun and the wind are too unreliable and expensive.

Apparently that […]
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February 9, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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bmhayward.bsky.social
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dpcarrington.bsky.social Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 4d
Fundamentally flawed economic models mean #climatecrisis could crash global economy, experts warn

- Shocks from extreme weather disasters and tipping points are entirely missed by the current models used by governments and financial institutions

Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Flawed economic models mean climate crisis could crash global economy, experts warn
States and financial bodies using modelling that ignores shocks from extreme weather and climate tipping points
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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bmhayward.bsky.social
If you missed it, here is Justin Tipa’s insightful leadership offering this Waitangi weekend #nzpol www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Waitangi, cohesion, and the centre ground: A challenge to our major parties
OPINION: A nation is not a blank canvas. It’s not something for political parties to carelessly attempt to paint over in their party colours.
www.thepress.co.nz
February 6, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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oldmatecans.bsky.social
ONE BILLION DOLLARS.

IT WAS THE ADDITIONAL ONE BILLION THAT MADE THEM STOP THE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL AND IREX.

No money for hospitals or the ferries, money to prop up fossil fuels.
dylanreeve.com Dylan Reeve @dylanreeve.com · 10h
Given all the really important shit that this government says we "can't afford" it's amazing what they manage to find money for.
'Strategic energy security asset': Govt reveals plans for $1b LNG import facility
Luxon warned New Zealand is experiencing swiftly declining gas supply.
www.nzherald.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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nickofnz.bsky.social
NZ building a fossil gas import terminal in the #climatecrisis could be Luxon’s most STUPID idea yet.

Why not spend that BILLION dollars on household solar and battery installation?

Would be safer, more resilient, provide cheaper power and climate-friendly.

#nzpol
February 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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sarahhbickerton.bsky.social
WTAF?!

I don’t want to pay for this. I don’t want to contribute to climate change. We don’t need LNG. We need more renewables and battery storage.

This makes me so mad, I cannot describe how stupid & short sighted it is because I will just end up rage-ranting.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
New electricity levy ‘not a tax’, PM says as Hipkins deems proposal ‘another kick’ for Kiwi households
The Government has short-listed possible proposals for a liquefied natural gas import facility.
www.stuff.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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norightturnnz.bsky.social
National is going to raise your power prices to pay for a facility that might never be used, simply to create the illusion that gas has a future and discourage industrial users from switching.

What a waste of money
February 9, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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connorsharp.bsky.social
Im so fucking angry at this complete waste of money

Literally setting on fire millions of dollars to then burn our planet more 🙃🙃🙃
February 9, 2026 at 5:28 AM
dejanajuk.bsky.social
Thank you Veolia for putting your profits before the environmental safety of marine ecosystems in New Zealand.

This wasn’t an unfortunate accident it was years in the making “The warnings about Veolia….were sounded long before Wednesday’s sewage disaster www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Sewage spill a potential ecological catastrophe
Comment from Victoria University: Sewage spills such as the one in Wellington can have multiple effects on marine life
newsroom.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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mshooper.bsky.social
Sewage spill a potential ecological catastrophe
#nzpol
Sewage spill a potential ecological catastrophe
Comment from Victoria University: Sewage spills such as the one in Wellington can have multiple effects on marine life
newsroom.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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350nz.bsky.social
The government's annoucement to underwrite a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal in Taranaki is a “lifeline for gas” that prioritises fossil fuel interests over a just transition for communities.
350.org.nz/pr-reactions...
A large LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) ship is docked in a port, with gas storage tanks and industrial facilities in the background. The headline reads: “Breaking News – A Lifeline for Gas, a Bill for Households – the LNG Levy Nobody Asked For.” The image is branded with the logo of 350 Aotearoa. Text on a background of an LNG port: “The Government’s lack of imagination is thanks to fossil fuel lobbyists like Energy Resources Aotearoa, who are doing everything they can to lock expensive gas into the system for decades to come,” “While Ministers are busy listening to sweet nothings from gas executives, the public still hasn’t been told what meaningful discussions were held with Taranaki iwi before deciding to turn their coastline into an imported gas terminal. We’re socialising the costs of gas so a handful of industrial users can delay change.” – Alva Feldmeier, 350 Aotearoa Co-Director Text on a background of an LNG terminal: “We are appalled at the government’s decision to build an unaffordable, gas-emitting, highly explosive LNG plant, likely right next to a marine reserve and popular beach in the middle of our major city. This is the complete opposite of what energy transition off fossil fuels looks like, and our communities will fight this all the way. New Plymouth is the sunniest place in the country. The government should be investing in decentralised affordable solar power generation, building energy efficiency, public transport and local economies instead.” – Tuhi Ao Bailey from Climate Justice Taranaki Text on a background of an LNG facility: “Let’s be clear about what has been announced here: a tax on every New Zealander’s power bill to subsidise fossil fuel giants to import the most expensive fuel source you could find rather than transitioning a few industrial players to free up more gas supply.” “Government policy and funding should be driving the transition towards cleaner and more affordable energy, not subsidising fuels of the past that are harming people and planet.” – Alex Johnston, Common Grace Co-Director
February 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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350nz.bsky.social
The government's annoucement to underwrite a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal in Taranaki is a “lifeline for gas” that prioritises fossil fuel interests over a just transition for communities.

Read our full response:
350.org.nz/pr-reactions...
PR: A Lifeline for Gas, a Bill for Households – the LNG Levy Nobody Asked For
9 Feb 2026 – Taranaki locals, affordable energy advocates and climate justice organisations are condemning the Government’s announcement to underwrite a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal in ...
350.org.nz
February 9, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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350nz.bsky.social
350.org.nz/homegrown-en...
Homegrown Energy
New Zealand families are struggling with sky-high power bills while we have no long-term energy plan. It's time to demand a 30-year Energy Strategy that puts people before profits. Sign the petition 👇...
350.org.nz
February 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM
dejanajuk.bsky.social
#nzpol
350nz.bsky.social 350 Aotearoa @350nz.bsky.social · 12h
The government's annoucement to underwrite a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal in Taranaki is a “lifeline for gas” that prioritises fossil fuel interests over a just transition for communities.

Read our full response:
350.org.nz/pr-reactions...
PR: A Lifeline for Gas, a Bill for Households – the LNG Levy Nobody Asked For
9 Feb 2026 – Taranaki locals, affordable energy advocates and climate justice organisations are condemning the Government’s announcement to underwrite a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal in ...
350.org.nz
February 9, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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millycenti.bsky.social
Can you imagine the transformation of the landlords tax cuts were directly tied to installation of solar in their rentals
February 9, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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harmlesssolutions.bsky.social
And AU is going gangbusters on pumped hydro while Luxon & co turned their back on this technology out of hand. NZ used to beat AU hands down on renewables but embarrassing how things have changed now. www.allens.com.au/insights-new...
Pumped hydro: current projects in development across Australia
Following the procurement and contractual close of the Kidston Pumped Hydro Project and Snowy 2.0, multiple pumped hydro energy storage projects have been announced, and are in the early stages of pla...
www.allens.com.au
February 9, 2026 at 4:01 AM
dejanajuk.bsky.social
So Luxon’s way of helping with the cost of living crisis is to raise the price of electricity and pretend its not a tax. #nzpol

120,000 households can’t afford electricity now, many more can’t afford to heat their homes in winter. This is a terrible idea.
New electricity levy ‘not a tax’, Luxon says, as Hipkins chides ‘another kick’ for households
The Government has short-listed possible proposals for a liquefied natural gas import facility.
www.stuff.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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cambennett.bsky.social
It gets worse they’re going to pay for this terminal by charging us a levy on power

www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
New electricity levy ‘not a tax’, PM says as Hipkins calls proposal ‘another kick’ for Kiwi households
The Government has short-listed possible proposals for a liquefied natural gas import facility.
www.stuff.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 5:54 AM
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kellywhyte.bsky.social
Johnny's not exaggerating, LNG stacks up when 'we don't want to pay for new generation' are your driving goals. It's penny wise, pound foolish.

We desperately need reform and investment and they pick the option to do neither.

Quote from: www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/defaul...
LNG was the preferred option after consideration and analysis of the options. LNG was found to lower electricity prices at relatively low capital cost and deliver spillover benefits. A key advantage of LNG over alternatives is that it simply adds a fuel option without locking in new generation capacity or requiring direct intervention in the electricity market (which would be more likely ‘crowd out’ private sector investment)
February 9, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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sassypolitico.bsky.social
I like how the Nats are constantly accusing Labour of putting up taxes and then putting up taxes themselves! And of course no one cares.
February 9, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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dylanreeve.com
Given all the really important shit that this government says we "can't afford" it's amazing what they manage to find money for.
'Strategic energy security asset': Govt reveals plans for $1b LNG import facility
Luxon warned New Zealand is experiencing swiftly declining gas supply.
www.nzherald.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 7:28 AM
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russelnorman.bsky.social
Some governments raise taxes to fund public health and education. Not Luxon. He is literally raising taxes to subsidise fossil fuels. He is putting a levy on our electricity bills to pay for his LNG import terminal.
February 9, 2026 at 7:21 AM
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treskewl1.bsky.social
A levy is a tax #nzpol
February 9, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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tzemingdynasty.bsky.social
When I was maybe eight I asked my dad over the kitchen table and the Auckland Star, "what is tax?" and he said, being not great at explaining things, "well... it's a levy."
kevinhague.bsky.social Kevin Hague @kevinhague.bsky.social · 10h
Oh, so just caught up with the news - new taxes can just disappear by calling them levies. Sweet. That wealth levy of ours should now be supported by everyone. Labour can go bolder with its CGL
February 9, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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occasio.bsky.social
National always call taxes by other names, levies, tolls, surcharges, …

It’s a tax; pure and simple.

#nzpol #nzpolitics
February 9, 2026 at 8:11 AM