James Gardner
@jegcomposer.bsky.social
Grateful Immigrant and Manuhiri | Composer | EMS Researcher | an "individual with diverse but intertwined competencies”
Based near Tītīrangi, Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa.
gardnercomposer.com
Based near Tītīrangi, Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa.
gardnercomposer.com
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James Gardner
@jegcomposer.bsky.social
· Nov 28
Peter Zinovieff and Electronic Music Studios
YouTube video by Computer Arts Society
youtu.be
Those of you interested in the history of electronic music may enjoy the talk I gave to the Computer Arts Society last week on Peter Zinovieff’s early work (among other things). It can be seen in all its rambling unedited glory here:
youtu.be/u6P72zPZpUo
youtu.be/u6P72zPZpUo
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It seems like a pretty cynical position for the NZ government to be arguing for others to step up climate ambition at #COP30, while sitting on this decision to set its own targets weakly and against expert advice. /ends.
November 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
It seems like a pretty cynical position for the NZ government to be arguing for others to step up climate ambition at #COP30, while sitting on this decision to set its own targets weakly and against expert advice. /ends.
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I looked into importing gas (LNG) as a solution to our energy woes, and almost no one except the domestic gas industry thinks it’s a good idea.
So why why is a “last-resort” fuel suddenly the centrepiece of our energy plan?
🔗 www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
So why why is a “last-resort” fuel suddenly the centrepiece of our energy plan?
🔗 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 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I looked into importing gas (LNG) as a solution to our energy woes, and almost no one except the domestic gas industry thinks it’s a good idea.
So why why is a “last-resort” fuel suddenly the centrepiece of our energy plan?
🔗 www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
So why why is a “last-resort” fuel suddenly the centrepiece of our energy plan?
🔗 www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
For those of you outside Ao/NZ who still think the country is “clean and green”, this report by @kirstyjohnston.bsky.social on its idiotic government policy will set you straight.
“Not only is imported gas expensive, it is also bad for the climate, and leaves us dependent on volatile global markets”
“Not only is imported gas expensive, it is also bad for the climate, and leaves us dependent on volatile global markets”
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 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
For those of you outside Ao/NZ who still think the country is “clean and green”, this report by @kirstyjohnston.bsky.social on its idiotic government policy will set you straight.
“Not only is imported gas expensive, it is also bad for the climate, and leaves us dependent on volatile global markets”
“Not only is imported gas expensive, it is also bad for the climate, and leaves us dependent on volatile global markets”
Just finished reading this compact and informative book on Bergson by @emilyherring.bsky.social I enjoyed it a lot – now on the lookout for something more detailed…
November 17, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Just finished reading this compact and informative book on Bergson by @emilyherring.bsky.social I enjoyed it a lot – now on the lookout for something more detailed…
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periodic reminder of the existence of Atkinson Hyperlegible, a free font available from the Braille Institute designed to improve readability for people with low vision
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
Atkinson Hyperlegible Font - Braille Institute
Read easier with Atkinson Hyperlegible Font, crafted for low-vision readers. Download for free and enjoy clear letters and numbers on your computer!
www.brailleinstitute.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 AM
periodic reminder of the existence of Atkinson Hyperlegible, a free font available from the Braille Institute designed to improve readability for people with low vision
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
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#nzpol
The minimum wage increased by 1.5% this year. Data today from Stats NZ shows annual increases of:
- Food prices up 4.7%
- Fruit up 11%
- Beef up 17.4%, Lamb up 32.2%
- Bread up 11.4%
- Cheese up 14.8%
- Eggs up 16.2%
- Electricity up 11.8%
Laser-focused on the cost of living
The minimum wage increased by 1.5% this year. Data today from Stats NZ shows annual increases of:
- Food prices up 4.7%
- Fruit up 11%
- Beef up 17.4%, Lamb up 32.2%
- Bread up 11.4%
- Cheese up 14.8%
- Eggs up 16.2%
- Electricity up 11.8%
Laser-focused on the cost of living
November 17, 2025 at 2:36 AM
#nzpol
The minimum wage increased by 1.5% this year. Data today from Stats NZ shows annual increases of:
- Food prices up 4.7%
- Fruit up 11%
- Beef up 17.4%, Lamb up 32.2%
- Bread up 11.4%
- Cheese up 14.8%
- Eggs up 16.2%
- Electricity up 11.8%
Laser-focused on the cost of living
The minimum wage increased by 1.5% this year. Data today from Stats NZ shows annual increases of:
- Food prices up 4.7%
- Fruit up 11%
- Beef up 17.4%, Lamb up 32.2%
- Bread up 11.4%
- Cheese up 14.8%
- Eggs up 16.2%
- Electricity up 11.8%
Laser-focused on the cost of living
Nice feature for typeface nerds…
The Samoan-New Zealand typographer behind the beloved Bugonia font
The Samoan-New Zealand typographer behind the beloved Bugonia font
The late Joseph Churchward designed more than 600 fonts, many of which can be seen all over New Zealand life....
thespinoff.co.nz
November 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Nice feature for typeface nerds…
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And here we go again!
Last day to make a submission on the Fast Track Amendment Bill
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
Last day to make a submission on the Fast Track Amendment Bill
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
Fast-Track Amendment Bill submission guide - Greenpeace Aotearoa
In a vicious escalation of the Government’s war on nature, the Government is proposing changes to the Fast Track Act that would make it even more dangerous and undemocratic.
www.greenpeace.org
November 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
And here we go again!
Last day to make a submission on the Fast Track Amendment Bill
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
Last day to make a submission on the Fast Track Amendment Bill
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
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My speech on the Regulatory Standards bill. It was 10 minutes long, but I think I covered the essence of my message in the first 16 seconds.
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM
My speech on the Regulatory Standards bill. It was 10 minutes long, but I think I covered the essence of my message in the first 16 seconds.
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Exciting developments near Titirangi…
November 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Exciting developments near Titirangi…
Exciting developments near Titirangi…
November 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Exciting developments near Titirangi…
Oooh – new product from the maker of my go-to reverbs and delay…
ValhallaFutureVerb. $50. Available now. valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/...
November 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Oooh – new product from the maker of my go-to reverbs and delay…
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In today's episode of "How Fucking Stupid Can Our Government Get?", I bring you...
THIS.
#NZpol #FENZ #nationalnotfittogovernnz
Fire and Emergency restructure biggest in its 8-year existence www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
THIS.
#NZpol #FENZ #nationalnotfittogovernnz
Fire and Emergency restructure biggest in its 8-year existence www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Fire and Emergency restructure biggest in its 8-year existence
At least 140 people are slated to lose their jobs, and unions say the proposal will decimate the agency most relied on for first response in emergencies.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
In today's episode of "How Fucking Stupid Can Our Government Get?", I bring you...
THIS.
#NZpol #FENZ #nationalnotfittogovernnz
Fire and Emergency restructure biggest in its 8-year existence www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
THIS.
#NZpol #FENZ #nationalnotfittogovernnz
Fire and Emergency restructure biggest in its 8-year existence www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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The student loan scheme is predicated on the idea of a huge private benefit from tertiary education.
I think its fair to say if you haven't repaid it by the time you retire, you did not get that benefit, and the loan should be wiped.
I think its fair to say if you haven't repaid it by the time you retire, you did not get that benefit, and the loan should be wiped.
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The student loan scheme is predicated on the idea of a huge private benefit from tertiary education.
I think its fair to say if you haven't repaid it by the time you retire, you did not get that benefit, and the loan should be wiped.
I think its fair to say if you haven't repaid it by the time you retire, you did not get that benefit, and the loan should be wiped.
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Very tentative return, nearly 50 years on, to a schoolboy “hobby”…
November 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Very tentative return, nearly 50 years on, to a schoolboy “hobby”…
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Err BUT...
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
Government 'got to sort out' homeless in Auckland CBD, PM Christopher Luxon says
Government 'got to sort out' homeless in Auckland CBD, PM Christopher Luxon says
Central government and Auckland Council are considering how they can move homeless people out of the CBD ahead of summer.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Err BUT...
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
❌️Potaka made it harder to access emergency housing
❌️Upston made it harder for teens to access Jobseeker
❌️Bishop cancelled thousands of planned social housing builds AND sold off existing social housing
❌️Chhour slashed OT investment into youth employment programs
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/lu...
PM Luxon: Uphold Codes of Conduct - Call David Seymour into line
Responsible leaders welcome advice from experts when they are creating laws and policies. They know good decision making means planning for the long term, considering diverse points of view and making...
our.actionstation.org.nz
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/lu...
Very tentative return, nearly 50 years on, to a schoolboy “hobby”…
November 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Very tentative return, nearly 50 years on, to a schoolboy “hobby”…
Timeline Cleanse: Cornwallis beach looking good this evening
November 7, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Timeline Cleanse: Cornwallis beach looking good this evening
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Good to see two old crime bosses now going straight and teaming up as a piano duet/private detectives. Streaming now on your favourite platform.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Aimard/Benjamin review – concentrated musical thought and pianistic imagination
George Benjamin joined Pierre-Laurent Aimard to give the UK premiere of his ingenious and compelling Divisions
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Good to see two old crime bosses now going straight and teaming up as a piano duet/private detectives. Streaming now on your favourite platform.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
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Timeline cleanse: exciting developments near Titirangi…
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Timeline cleanse: exciting developments near Titirangi…
Timeline cleanse: exciting developments near Titirangi…
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Timeline cleanse: exciting developments near Titirangi…
Good to see two old crime bosses now going straight and teaming up as a piano duet/private detectives. Streaming now on your favourite platform.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Aimard/Benjamin review – concentrated musical thought and pianistic imagination
George Benjamin joined Pierre-Laurent Aimard to give the UK premiere of his ingenious and compelling Divisions
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Good to see two old crime bosses now going straight and teaming up as a piano duet/private detectives. Streaming now on your favourite platform.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Good to see NZ First’s nonsense being called out here…
The brilliant performative politics of NZ First’s fake members’ bills
The brilliant performative politics of NZ First’s fake members’ bills
NZ First MPs keep proposing laws they have no intention of passing, and the media falls for it every time....
thespinoff.co.nz
November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Good to see NZ First’s nonsense being called out here…
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When I wrote this just two-ish months ago, the premise was that the architecture of the CCRA (zero carbon act) remained, but the policies that sustained it had been hollowed out.
With the CCRA changes today, I feel like that no longer holds
www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...
With the CCRA changes today, I feel like that no longer holds
www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...
How Jacinda Ardern’s ‘groundbreaking’ climate law has become ‘a shell’
The Zero Carbon Act promised to lock climate ambition into law. But with key policies repealed, delayed or watered down, the once 'world-leading' legislation has become a husk of its former self.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 5, 2025 at 12:08 AM
When I wrote this just two-ish months ago, the premise was that the architecture of the CCRA (zero carbon act) remained, but the policies that sustained it had been hollowed out.
With the CCRA changes today, I feel like that no longer holds
www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...
With the CCRA changes today, I feel like that no longer holds
www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...