Emma Vitz
@emmavitz.bsky.social
Actuary who dabbles in data journalism. Especially interested in natural perils, climate risk, #rspatial, data science & feminism.
Now that the 2023 NZ election is over, I looked at the relationship between donations and votes, and found an unexpected trend in who receives most of their money from large donations
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/14-...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/14-...
Did donations translate into votes in the 2023 election?
For each vote it received, one party had just under $20 in its coffers. Another banked not much more than a dollar per vote.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 13, 2023 at 9:40 PM
Now that the 2023 NZ election is over, I looked at the relationship between donations and votes, and found an unexpected trend in who receives most of their money from large donations
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/14-...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/14-...
“The solution is not to artificially provide that person with affordable insurance, it’s to actually make sure that people are living in safe areas, and in safe houses.” - my thoughts on insurance retreat in New Zealand
www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener...
www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener...
Insurance retreat: Homeowners in flood-prone areas abandoned and facing risk - NZ Herald
With sea level rise gaining on us, there’s little sign of a plan for a “managed retreat”.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 5, 2023 at 11:09 PM
“The solution is not to artificially provide that person with affordable insurance, it’s to actually make sure that people are living in safe areas, and in safe houses.” - my thoughts on insurance retreat in New Zealand
www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener...
www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener...
I regret to inform you that after being decimated by hayfever, I'm now pro climate change www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10...
Thousands of plane trees will be phased out in Sydney. Here's why
A Sydney arborist says London plane trees make for a great urban tree, but a warming climate has forced planners to find a more resilient species.
www.abc.net.au
October 26, 2023 at 12:21 AM
I regret to inform you that after being decimated by hayfever, I'm now pro climate change www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10...
Reposted by Emma Vitz
It's official: 2023 will be Auckland's wettest year on record.
The previous record, 1979, saw 1487 mm of rain.
As of Wednesday, Auckland has now passed that level with more than two months still to go in the year.
The previous record, 1979, saw 1487 mm of rain.
As of Wednesday, Auckland has now passed that level with more than two months still to go in the year.
October 19, 2023 at 11:30 PM
It's official: 2023 will be Auckland's wettest year on record.
The previous record, 1979, saw 1487 mm of rain.
As of Wednesday, Auckland has now passed that level with more than two months still to go in the year.
The previous record, 1979, saw 1487 mm of rain.
As of Wednesday, Auckland has now passed that level with more than two months still to go in the year.
Reposted by Emma Vitz
Just thinking ahead to the next upcoming disaster and I think it’s time to start seriously and urgently questioning if there’s a plan to support impacts from fires, drought, and the myriad health impacts from extreme heat in New Zealand.
www.odt.co.nz/star-news/st...
www.odt.co.nz/star-news/st...
Niwa predicts 40 deg C temperatures this summer, warns of fire risk
Summer extremes this year could include days where temperatures climb to 40 deg C in Canterbury, Niwa forecasters say.
www.odt.co.nz
October 19, 2023 at 5:42 AM
Just thinking ahead to the next upcoming disaster and I think it’s time to start seriously and urgently questioning if there’s a plan to support impacts from fires, drought, and the myriad health impacts from extreme heat in New Zealand.
www.odt.co.nz/star-news/st...
www.odt.co.nz/star-news/st...
I have arrived 😆
Where is Emma Vitz when you need her?!! (Not on Bluesky yet…)
October 19, 2023 at 1:36 AM
I have arrived 😆