Froggie24
@froggie24.bsky.social
"If there is a mining opportunity and it's impeded by a blind frog, goodbye Freddie" Shane Jones.
Interested in protecting nature, climate action, NZ politics, climate justice, biodiversity, urban design, Toitu te Tiriti, urbanism, public transport
Interested in protecting nature, climate action, NZ politics, climate justice, biodiversity, urban design, Toitu te Tiriti, urbanism, public transport
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Craig Renney on BHN quoted Keynes, "The difficulty lies, not in the new ideas, but in escaping from the old ones..." 40 years ago NZ had the new idea to open up to the world. We aren't any better off for it now.
"The Good Economy" by Craig Renney just pub BWB he mentioned tonight ($20).
"The Good Economy" by Craig Renney just pub BWB he mentioned tonight ($20).
December 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Craig Renney on BHN quoted Keynes, "The difficulty lies, not in the new ideas, but in escaping from the old ones..." 40 years ago NZ had the new idea to open up to the world. We aren't any better off for it now.
"The Good Economy" by Craig Renney just pub BWB he mentioned tonight ($20).
"The Good Economy" by Craig Renney just pub BWB he mentioned tonight ($20).
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Imagine Richard living in the human world. There he is, seriously telling a village chief that he will need to sell off the exclusive rights to the village well before the villagers will be able to build a flour mill. The chief is like 'my guys are sat waiting to build the mill, ghoul. Do one!'
December 10, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Imagine Richard living in the human world. There he is, seriously telling a village chief that he will need to sell off the exclusive rights to the village well before the villagers will be able to build a flour mill. The chief is like 'my guys are sat waiting to build the mill, ghoul. Do one!'
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The November monthly temperatures have been released and 2025 looks set to be the 2nd hottest year on record.
Remember when warming apparently stopped in 1997?
That is more than 0.5C ago.
Remember when warming apparently stopped in 1997?
That is more than 0.5C ago.
December 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The November monthly temperatures have been released and 2025 looks set to be the 2nd hottest year on record.
Remember when warming apparently stopped in 1997?
That is more than 0.5C ago.
Remember when warming apparently stopped in 1997?
That is more than 0.5C ago.
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Counterpoint - our economy is in the tank because of choices made by our current government.
Blaming workers and consumers for not working or consuming hard enough is to miss the structural issues in play.
We actually have fewer public holidays than many comparable countries.
#nzpol
Blaming workers and consumers for not working or consuming hard enough is to miss the structural issues in play.
We actually have fewer public holidays than many comparable countries.
#nzpol
Is the long summer break hurting our economy?
Is the long summer break hurting our economy?
A 'circle back in February' mentality may be contributing to New Zealand's stubbornly low productivity....
thespinoff.co.nz
December 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Counterpoint - our economy is in the tank because of choices made by our current government.
Blaming workers and consumers for not working or consuming hard enough is to miss the structural issues in play.
We actually have fewer public holidays than many comparable countries.
#nzpol
Blaming workers and consumers for not working or consuming hard enough is to miss the structural issues in play.
We actually have fewer public holidays than many comparable countries.
#nzpol
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they will not understand the reality. they can't see the whole economy, only the bit that is the focus of the blinkered press gallery discourse' it's depressing af.
December 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
they will not understand the reality. they can't see the whole economy, only the bit that is the focus of the blinkered press gallery discourse' it's depressing af.
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It will be fascinating to hear your feedback on the Willis v. Richardson "debate" if it ever happens. I doubt either of them understand the reality behind what they blether on about.
December 10, 2025 at 8:57 AM
It will be fascinating to hear your feedback on the Willis v. Richardson "debate" if it ever happens. I doubt either of them understand the reality behind what they blether on about.
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Alongside the word of the year we should have “the word that has lost the most of its meaning this year”. I nominate “ceasefire”.
December 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Alongside the word of the year we should have “the word that has lost the most of its meaning this year”. I nominate “ceasefire”.
This government has the worst record on the environment and climate change of any I can remember in #nzpol. They are carrying out an unrelenting #waronnature. And they still have majority support 😭 Although only just, so that's a silver lining. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Labour remains most popular party in new poll, but coalition could still govern
The coalition just scrapes back into power in a new poll, with gains for the Greens but Labour and NZ First down.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
This government has the worst record on the environment and climate change of any I can remember in #nzpol. They are carrying out an unrelenting #waronnature. And they still have majority support 😭 Although only just, so that's a silver lining. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Idea: If you are old like me, you will remember the famous political ad National used, with Labour, Greens and the Māori Party, all arguing together in a rowing boat. Labour and Greens should re-run the ad, with ACT steering, NZ First paddling and National having no say at all.
November 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Idea: If you are old like me, you will remember the famous political ad National used, with Labour, Greens and the Māori Party, all arguing together in a rowing boat. Labour and Greens should re-run the ad, with ACT steering, NZ First paddling and National having no say at all.
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when trying on pants, do this in the store. then tell the sales associate "the menswear guy told me to do this."
IG mr.funkys0ul
IG mr.funkys0ul
November 25, 2025 at 10:17 AM
when trying on pants, do this in the store. then tell the sales associate "the menswear guy told me to do this."
IG mr.funkys0ul
IG mr.funkys0ul
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What the hell is going on with the new New Zealand school curriculum, and what does it have to do with the Atlas Network? (No, really!)
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 AM
What the hell is going on with the new New Zealand school curriculum, and what does it have to do with the Atlas Network? (No, really!)
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
So National is considering repealing the Regulatory Standards Bill after providing the majority votes to pass it? It's good they are considering it, but this is also unhinged. Maybe they should just pass legislation and repeal it next day for maximum efficiency. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
'It's not impossible': Willis says National may join other parties to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
The National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
So National is considering repealing the Regulatory Standards Bill after providing the majority votes to pass it? It's good they are considering it, but this is also unhinged. Maybe they should just pass legislation and repeal it next day for maximum efficiency. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
@greenpeace.org.nz has updated their timeline for the Luxon government's War on nature. It just gets fucking worse.
November 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
@greenpeace.org.nz has updated their timeline for the Luxon government's War on nature. It just gets fucking worse.
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Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
Literally a government decision a day that causes you to repeat this quote from Hera Lindsay Bird like a mantra: "godDAMN, this stupid milk-loving piece of shit dumbass mean spirited sale at Briscoes racist sexist 40% off deck furniture piss country” – Hera Lindsay Bird."
November 26, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Literally a government decision a day that causes you to repeat this quote from Hera Lindsay Bird like a mantra: "godDAMN, this stupid milk-loving piece of shit dumbass mean spirited sale at Briscoes racist sexist 40% off deck furniture piss country” – Hera Lindsay Bird."
There is a name for when you decide to change a government mid term for no particularly good reason, because you did not like the way people voted. The word is not democracy - but it also starts with d...
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 AM
There is a name for when you decide to change a government mid term for no particularly good reason, because you did not like the way people voted. The word is not democracy - but it also starts with d...
The government cannot bear to have anything impact the profits of our dairy industry (or our virtually non-existent coal/gold mining industry. They are also angry that some communities chose to keep Māori seats.
Let us be real. The "problem" in local government that National/ACT/NZ First want to fix, is there are too many 'green' politicians in regional councils who care about the environment and are taking (moderate) actions to reduce the damage caused by big polluters. In particular, dairy, our sacred cow
November 26, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The government cannot bear to have anything impact the profits of our dairy industry (or our virtually non-existent coal/gold mining industry. They are also angry that some communities chose to keep Māori seats.
Let us be real. The "problem" in local government that National/ACT/NZ First want to fix, is there are too many 'green' politicians in regional councils who care about the environment and are taking (moderate) actions to reduce the damage caused by big polluters. In particular, dairy, our sacred cow
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Let us be real. The "problem" in local government that National/ACT/NZ First want to fix, is there are too many 'green' politicians in regional councils who care about the environment and are taking (moderate) actions to reduce the damage caused by big polluters. In particular, dairy, our sacred cow
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“Automobile industry analysts say that manufacturers are attracted to high profit margins from SUVs: they can make more money from SUVs even tho they make fewer vehicles.”
"If ranked among countries, the global fleet of SUVs would be the world's 5th largest emitter of CO2…”
We all pay the costs.
"If ranked among countries, the global fleet of SUVs would be the world's 5th largest emitter of CO2…”
We all pay the costs.
November 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
“Automobile industry analysts say that manufacturers are attracted to high profit margins from SUVs: they can make more money from SUVs even tho they make fewer vehicles.”
"If ranked among countries, the global fleet of SUVs would be the world's 5th largest emitter of CO2…”
We all pay the costs.
"If ranked among countries, the global fleet of SUVs would be the world's 5th largest emitter of CO2…”
We all pay the costs.
Another ludicrously bad climate decision: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
The fuel of ‘last resort’: How imported gas became New Zealand’s first choice
It's expensive, vulnerable to price shocks and terrible for the planet. So why are we importing gas?
www.rnz.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Another ludicrously bad climate decision: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
It's easy to lose sight of just how bad the government's weakening of methane emissions targets is - as @christinahood.bsky.social points out, "The extra warming caused by weakening the methane target...is roughly equivalent to tripling all of [NZ's] other emissions out to 2050"
November 18, 2025 at 8:38 AM
It's easy to lose sight of just how bad the government's weakening of methane emissions targets is - as @christinahood.bsky.social points out, "The extra warming caused by weakening the methane target...is roughly equivalent to tripling all of [NZ's] other emissions out to 2050"
This graph from Robert McLachlan - perfect demonstration of how government intentions matter. Because it is clear this government plans to take no action on climate change, car importers have made no progress towards clean car standards. Now the government is cancelling them
November 18, 2025 at 8:34 AM
This graph from Robert McLachlan - perfect demonstration of how government intentions matter. Because it is clear this government plans to take no action on climate change, car importers have made no progress towards clean car standards. Now the government is cancelling them
Aotearoa New Zealand - international climate pariah. www.carbonnews.co.nz/news/36069/m...
Politics
www.carbonnews.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Aotearoa New Zealand - international climate pariah. www.carbonnews.co.nz/news/36069/m...
little bit of positive news for a change
Congestion pricing moves forward with bi-partisan support. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Legislation allowing congestion charging passes third reading in Parliament
The Bill establishes a framework permitting local authorities to set up a congestion charging scheme, by notifying NZTA.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
little bit of positive news for a change