Shannon Simpson
@delsim.bsky.social
Libraries, baseball, & liveable city design.
Tangata Tiriti.
Aotearoa
Tangata Tiriti.
Aotearoa
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I have just signed this Petition of Lily Foster: Retain art history as a stand-alone subject in Years 12 and 13
petitions.parliament.nz/a1acf19a-72f...
petitions.parliament.nz/a1acf19a-72f...
November 27, 2025 at 6:48 AM
I have just signed this Petition of Lily Foster: Retain art history as a stand-alone subject in Years 12 and 13
petitions.parliament.nz/a1acf19a-72f...
petitions.parliament.nz/a1acf19a-72f...
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"The key question to ask about ‘free speech’ is freedom for whom, and about what? Across the country at present, as well as in schools, Māori interests are being marginalised, and Māori voices silenced."
Anne Salmond: Free speech, but only one way to think
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/18/a...
Anne Salmond: Free speech, but only one way to think
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/18/a...
Anne Salmond: Free speech, but only one way to think
Thinkers with open rather than closed minds will be aware other cultures may have insights that elude us, writes Dame Anne Salmond
newsroom.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
"The key question to ask about ‘free speech’ is freedom for whom, and about what? Across the country at present, as well as in schools, Māori interests are being marginalised, and Māori voices silenced."
Anne Salmond: Free speech, but only one way to think
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/18/a...
Anne Salmond: Free speech, but only one way to think
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/18/a...
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Here’s something that’s really important for everyone to understand.
If we design our cities just for cars, they fail everyone, including drivers.
If we design our cities with many great CHOICES in how to get around, they work better for everyone, including drivers.
Spread the word.
If we design our cities just for cars, they fail everyone, including drivers.
If we design our cities with many great CHOICES in how to get around, they work better for everyone, including drivers.
Spread the word.
November 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Here’s something that’s really important for everyone to understand.
If we design our cities just for cars, they fail everyone, including drivers.
If we design our cities with many great CHOICES in how to get around, they work better for everyone, including drivers.
Spread the word.
If we design our cities just for cars, they fail everyone, including drivers.
If we design our cities with many great CHOICES in how to get around, they work better for everyone, including drivers.
Spread the word.
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We don't need the government to spend billions on big fancy new roads.
We need them to build lots more protected bike lanes.
A 13-year study found that protected bike lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
It makes roads safer for everyone.
#nzpol
We need them to build lots more protected bike lanes.
A 13-year study found that protected bike lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
It makes roads safer for everyone.
#nzpol
Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
usa.streetsblog.org
October 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
We don't need the government to spend billions on big fancy new roads.
We need them to build lots more protected bike lanes.
A 13-year study found that protected bike lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
It makes roads safer for everyone.
#nzpol
We need them to build lots more protected bike lanes.
A 13-year study found that protected bike lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
It makes roads safer for everyone.
#nzpol
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“Even the most skilled school leader is constrained by the ongoing failure of the state to address the deep inequity in our education system. New Zealand ranks 33rd out of 38 developed countries for its overall equality in education.” — Rebecca Macfie, author of ‘Hope and Hardship’.
Paying down the equity debt in our schools | E-Tangata
“Even the most skilled school leader is constrained by the ongoing failure of the state to address the deep inequity in our education system. New Zealand ranks 33rd out of 38 developed countries for i...
e-tangata.co.nz
September 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
“Even the most skilled school leader is constrained by the ongoing failure of the state to address the deep inequity in our education system. New Zealand ranks 33rd out of 38 developed countries for its overall equality in education.” — Rebecca Macfie, author of ‘Hope and Hardship’.
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"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality."
- Desmond Tutu
- Desmond Tutu
September 27, 2025 at 6:03 AM
"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality."
- Desmond Tutu
- Desmond Tutu
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Parklets make revenue sense too
Graphic from Melbourne
Graphic from Melbourne
August 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Parklets make revenue sense too
Graphic from Melbourne
Graphic from Melbourne
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This is awesome #nzpol
The government may be turning away from te Tiriti – but the people aren’t
In town halls and classrooms, a quiet revolution for te Tiriti is underway.
thespinoff.co.nz
August 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This is awesome #nzpol
Where are we finding information about local government candidates this time around? Anyone know if factaotearoa.nz will be updated?
FACT Aotearoa (Fight Against Conspiracy Theories)
There is a lot of misinformation out there - and it is causing harm to many. We've collected resources to help you fight against conspiracy theories.
factaotearoa.nz
August 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Where are we finding information about local government candidates this time around? Anyone know if factaotearoa.nz will be updated?
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Check this site out to assist with your recycling needs... www.recyclemap.co.nz?fbclid=IwY2x...
RecycleMap
There are currently 3309 marker locations available across the map categories shown below. Marker locations are added and updated with help from the community. Know a recycling spot that’s missing or…
www.recyclemap.co.nz
May 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Check this site out to assist with your recycling needs... www.recyclemap.co.nz?fbclid=IwY2x...
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I forgot to mention last night I was using my Poco Moto attenuators and they saaaaaved my hearing, I was right up near a speaker for part of the gig and I could feel the music on my skin.
pocomoto.co.nz/shop/earplug...
pocomoto.co.nz/shop/earplug...
Attenuators - Best value earplugs in Aotearoa - Poco Moto
These are the best value earplugs you can find in Aotearoa! 'Earplugs' is not the right word here - strictly speaking, they're attenuators...
pocomoto.co.nz
April 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I forgot to mention last night I was using my Poco Moto attenuators and they saaaaaved my hearing, I was right up near a speaker for part of the gig and I could feel the music on my skin.
pocomoto.co.nz/shop/earplug...
pocomoto.co.nz/shop/earplug...
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NZ Prime Minister Luxon is "mistaken" (lying) when he says he "saved #SchoolLunches".
Lesson on How Budgets Work in RNZ article.
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Lesson on How Budgets Work in RNZ article.
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Fictional fiscal cliffs - misinterpreting budgets for political gain
The prime minister's much-repeated claim that he "saved school lunches" is nonsense, and relies on us not understanding how budgets actually work.
www.rnz.co.nz
March 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
NZ Prime Minister Luxon is "mistaken" (lying) when he says he "saved #SchoolLunches".
Lesson on How Budgets Work in RNZ article.
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Lesson on How Budgets Work in RNZ article.
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Reading New Zealand politics headlines each day that consistently talk about being woke as a bad thing 🙄
Stigmatising empathy is the fastest way for far-right politics to embed - and for far-right power to be consolidated and maintained.
Stigmatising empathy is the fastest way for far-right politics to embed - and for far-right power to be consolidated and maintained.
March 11, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Reading New Zealand politics headlines each day that consistently talk about being woke as a bad thing 🙄
Stigmatising empathy is the fastest way for far-right politics to embed - and for far-right power to be consolidated and maintained.
Stigmatising empathy is the fastest way for far-right politics to embed - and for far-right power to be consolidated and maintained.
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This story from Gill Higgins is really good. Evidence-based, shows a variety of NZ cities, and shines a light on Simeon Brown’s ridiculous position.
Every time he was told how the data shows that he’s wrong, he only had “my time is valuable and I like to drive”. He can’t justify govts position.
Every time he was told how the data shows that he’s wrong, he only had “my time is valuable and I like to drive”. He can’t justify govts position.
The real cost of the New Zealand government backpedaling on cycleway investments
YouTube video by Bike Tauranga
m.youtube.com
February 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This story from Gill Higgins is really good. Evidence-based, shows a variety of NZ cities, and shines a light on Simeon Brown’s ridiculous position.
Every time he was told how the data shows that he’s wrong, he only had “my time is valuable and I like to drive”. He can’t justify govts position.
Every time he was told how the data shows that he’s wrong, he only had “my time is valuable and I like to drive”. He can’t justify govts position.
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This video does all the work for me to convince everyone that we need to build bike lanes for transport in tiny Trinidad & Tobago! #MobilityIsEquity #LeadershipMatters #PoliticalWill
youtu.be/RAZrlWCo1zw?...
youtu.be/RAZrlWCo1zw?...
The real cost of the New Zealand government backpedaling on cycleway investments
YouTube video by Bike Tauranga
youtu.be
February 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This video does all the work for me to convince everyone that we need to build bike lanes for transport in tiny Trinidad & Tobago! #MobilityIsEquity #LeadershipMatters #PoliticalWill
youtu.be/RAZrlWCo1zw?...
youtu.be/RAZrlWCo1zw?...
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Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all. For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all. For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
usa.streetsblog.org
January 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all. For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all. For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
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Just out here dreaming the impossible dream…😏 #nzpol #GlobalPolitics #DemocracyUnderThreat #ToitūTeTiriti
January 17, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Just out here dreaming the impossible dream…😏 #nzpol #GlobalPolitics #DemocracyUnderThreat #ToitūTeTiriti
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READ: How can EVERYONE resolve to help improve their city? With #NewYearsEve approaching, heading into what will be an extra challenging year for our cities, re-read my “25 simple #NewYearsResolutions to improve your city” in @fastcompany.com. What would YOU add?
www.fastcompany.com/90287193/25-...
www.fastcompany.com/90287193/25-...
December 29, 2024 at 5:39 PM
READ: How can EVERYONE resolve to help improve their city? With #NewYearsEve approaching, heading into what will be an extra challenging year for our cities, re-read my “25 simple #NewYearsResolutions to improve your city” in @fastcompany.com. What would YOU add?
www.fastcompany.com/90287193/25-...
www.fastcompany.com/90287193/25-...
Submitted on the Treaty Principles Bill today. You should too. Due by 7 January.
www.parliament.nz/en/ECommitte...
www.parliament.nz/en/ECommitte...
Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill Submission - New Zealand Parliament
In the 54th New Zealand Parliament there are 6 parliamentary parties represented by 123 MPs. These MPs represent 65 general electorate seats and 7 Māori electorates. The other 51 MPs are selected from the party lists.
www.parliament.nz
December 27, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Submitted on the Treaty Principles Bill today. You should too. Due by 7 January.
www.parliament.nz/en/ECommitte...
www.parliament.nz/en/ECommitte...
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My PhD work looked at a few angles of this. When streets are dangerous, fast, car-dependent, and loud, many older folks are inclined to stay home. Walkable communities promote health and well-being through so many pathways
“Loneliness and isolation can lead to: 29% increased risk of heart disease; 32% increased risk of stroke; 50% increased risk of developing dementia among older adults; and 60% increased risk of premature death.”
Surgeon General recommends designing cities to create more connections. #WalkableCities
Surgeon General recommends designing cities to create more connections. #WalkableCities
Walkable Neighborhoods Help Adults Socialize, Increase Community
Adults who live in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to socialize and have a stronger sense of community, report researchers at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human...
today.ucsd.edu
December 23, 2024 at 4:32 PM
My PhD work looked at a few angles of this. When streets are dangerous, fast, car-dependent, and loud, many older folks are inclined to stay home. Walkable communities promote health and well-being through so many pathways
I would not have guessed Richmond would be spiking. Interesting…
December 21, 2024 at 9:43 PM
I would not have guessed Richmond would be spiking. Interesting…
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Let’s be clear: cycling is the tool, not the goal.
By changing how we move, we can change how cities work; allowing everyone to use public space on their own terms, without feeling excluded. Whether they're an 8-year-old or an 80-year-old, we can make them feel welcome.
WATCH: vimeo.com/1029701639
By changing how we move, we can change how cities work; allowing everyone to use public space on their own terms, without feeling excluded. Whether they're an 8-year-old or an 80-year-old, we can make them feel welcome.
WATCH: vimeo.com/1029701639
December 17, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Let’s be clear: cycling is the tool, not the goal.
By changing how we move, we can change how cities work; allowing everyone to use public space on their own terms, without feeling excluded. Whether they're an 8-year-old or an 80-year-old, we can make them feel welcome.
WATCH: vimeo.com/1029701639
By changing how we move, we can change how cities work; allowing everyone to use public space on their own terms, without feeling excluded. Whether they're an 8-year-old or an 80-year-old, we can make them feel welcome.
WATCH: vimeo.com/1029701639