Karen on a bike
@karenonbike.bsky.social
Morena! Pākehā interested in Aotearoa 🇳🇿 topics, climate, NZ politics #NZpol, health. Equity is not the same as Equality. Biking & micro mobility. #kikorangi, Raukapuka, she/her
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Kiwi's remember that little island off to the West? Australia right?
They managed to install 100,000 home batteries in just 17 weeks
We.. we bailed on our Paris climate commitments..
#nzpol
reneweconomy.com.au/australians-...
They managed to install 100,000 home batteries in just 17 weeks
We.. we bailed on our Paris climate commitments..
#nzpol
reneweconomy.com.au/australians-...
reneweconomy.com.au
December 15, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Kiwi's remember that little island off to the West? Australia right?
They managed to install 100,000 home batteries in just 17 weeks
We.. we bailed on our Paris climate commitments..
#nzpol
reneweconomy.com.au/australians-...
They managed to install 100,000 home batteries in just 17 weeks
We.. we bailed on our Paris climate commitments..
#nzpol
reneweconomy.com.au/australians-...
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OK, Tāmaki Makaurau, the hornet army is on the march. Time to saddle up, cut up some bottles and trap the little bastards before they do any more damage.
MPI has bumped up the zone so if you're inside that purple line it's time to get busy.
More info here: www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-r...
MPI has bumped up the zone so if you're inside that purple line it's time to get busy.
More info here: www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-r...
December 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
OK, Tāmaki Makaurau, the hornet army is on the march. Time to saddle up, cut up some bottles and trap the little bastards before they do any more damage.
MPI has bumped up the zone so if you're inside that purple line it's time to get busy.
More info here: www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-r...
MPI has bumped up the zone so if you're inside that purple line it's time to get busy.
More info here: www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-r...
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As an avid observer of algorithms I think I’ve figured out part of what happened here.
FB now explicitly looks for and directs posts you’re opposed to into your feed, to rage-bait engagement.
So now my posts are being actively boosted into people’s feeds of who reject climate. Ha! 😄😵💫
FB now explicitly looks for and directs posts you’re opposed to into your feed, to rage-bait engagement.
So now my posts are being actively boosted into people’s feeds of who reject climate. Ha! 😄😵💫
In 2018, Meta decided “clean energy” and “climate change” were politically sensitive topics, and demanded that I - a climate scientist - register as a political org to post and boost posts on them.
I refused, and my page has been shadow banned since then. For 7 years. Until this week, that is 😳
I refused, and my page has been shadow banned since then. For 7 years. Until this week, that is 😳
December 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
As an avid observer of algorithms I think I’ve figured out part of what happened here.
FB now explicitly looks for and directs posts you’re opposed to into your feed, to rage-bait engagement.
So now my posts are being actively boosted into people’s feeds of who reject climate. Ha! 😄😵💫
FB now explicitly looks for and directs posts you’re opposed to into your feed, to rage-bait engagement.
So now my posts are being actively boosted into people’s feeds of who reject climate. Ha! 😄😵💫
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"Local safe streets advocate has more photos of bike lanes, crosswalks and intersections than of his family from recent vacation."
www.creativebyrovelo.com/therovelorec...
www.creativebyrovelo.com/therovelorec...
December 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
"Local safe streets advocate has more photos of bike lanes, crosswalks and intersections than of his family from recent vacation."
www.creativebyrovelo.com/therovelorec...
www.creativebyrovelo.com/therovelorec...
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Fight back against the entitlement that many car owners have. Across Europe all sorts of towns have significant pedestrianised areas and they are full, full of people shopping, moving, meeting, conversing.
“It's not my duty as Mayor to make sure you have a parking spot. For me it's the same as if you bought a cow, or a refrigerator, and then asked me where you're going to put them.” — Mayor of Pontevedra, Spain (re-elected 6 times)
December 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Fight back against the entitlement that many car owners have. Across Europe all sorts of towns have significant pedestrianised areas and they are full, full of people shopping, moving, meeting, conversing.
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Gee, if only we had... checks notes:
- the now cancelled seaworthy ferries;
- the now cancelled seagoing tug to bring brokendown ships into safe harbour;
- Wellington's Water Police working on weekends. 🤔
All of these were safety cuts made by this awful govt.🧐 #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
- the now cancelled seaworthy ferries;
- the now cancelled seagoing tug to bring brokendown ships into safe harbour;
- Wellington's Water Police working on weekends. 🤔
All of these were safety cuts made by this awful govt.🧐 #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
KiwiRail investigating Interislander Kaiārahi ferry steering problem
Passengers were stuck on the Kaiārahi for more than six hours on Friday night, after a "technical problem with the steering" was discovered during checks.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 13, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Gee, if only we had... checks notes:
- the now cancelled seaworthy ferries;
- the now cancelled seagoing tug to bring brokendown ships into safe harbour;
- Wellington's Water Police working on weekends. 🤔
All of these were safety cuts made by this awful govt.🧐 #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
- the now cancelled seaworthy ferries;
- the now cancelled seagoing tug to bring brokendown ships into safe harbour;
- Wellington's Water Police working on weekends. 🤔
All of these were safety cuts made by this awful govt.🧐 #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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If you're in Ōtautahi, or will be in Ōtautahi sometime before April, go to the art gallery to see Unutai E! Unutai E! Kai Tahu and Anne Noble present images of Te Waipounamu's waterways as part of Kai Tahu's high court freshwater claim. The kōrero on these walls is like nothing else.
December 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
If you're in Ōtautahi, or will be in Ōtautahi sometime before April, go to the art gallery to see Unutai E! Unutai E! Kai Tahu and Anne Noble present images of Te Waipounamu's waterways as part of Kai Tahu's high court freshwater claim. The kōrero on these walls is like nothing else.
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Every single news article about the latest ferry mishap should be including this information. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. #nzpol
The first IREX ferry would have been online THIS WEEKEND if Nicola did not cancel them
Now we have 4 more years of dodgy shit while we wait for the TEMU option....
Now we have 4 more years of dodgy shit while we wait for the TEMU option....
Boy am I glad the first replacements for these ferries will be arriving in Feb 2026, with port upgrades at Picton and Wellington nearing completion after two and a half years of work.
Oh wait, hold on a second, just hearing that ferries won't be here until 2029.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Oh wait, hold on a second, just hearing that ferries won't be here until 2029.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Every single news article about the latest ferry mishap should be including this information. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. #nzpol
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Australia is moving forward into the future. In contrast, Aotearoa seems to be held back, with Shane Jones appearing to chase ideals that belong to the past or perhaps even to the realm of fantasy.
Australia just launched the national Vehicle-Grid Network!
Every EV & PHEV owner will soon be able to sell power back to the grid and get paid.
Your car = mobile battery that literally makes you money while parked. This is HUGE. #auspol #climate #ev
www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/aus...
Every EV & PHEV owner will soon be able to sell power back to the grid and get paid.
Your car = mobile battery that literally makes you money while parked. This is HUGE. #auspol #climate #ev
www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/aus...
Australian Government wants EV, PHEV owners to start sending power to the grid
The newly announced Vehicle-Grid Network is part of a plan to establish Australia as a leader in vehicle-to-grid technology.
www.carexpert.com.au
December 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Australia is moving forward into the future. In contrast, Aotearoa seems to be held back, with Shane Jones appearing to chase ideals that belong to the past or perhaps even to the realm of fantasy.
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So Willis and Bishop - most senior in National - are steering us to disaster
Except the steering is broken
New ferries are 3 years away
The only suitable tug boat is being shelved permanently in two months
How on earth is this decent governance? How is this acceptable?
They should resign
Except the steering is broken
New ferries are 3 years away
The only suitable tug boat is being shelved permanently in two months
How on earth is this decent governance? How is this acceptable?
They should resign
December 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
So Willis and Bishop - most senior in National - are steering us to disaster
Except the steering is broken
New ferries are 3 years away
The only suitable tug boat is being shelved permanently in two months
How on earth is this decent governance? How is this acceptable?
They should resign
Except the steering is broken
New ferries are 3 years away
The only suitable tug boat is being shelved permanently in two months
How on earth is this decent governance? How is this acceptable?
They should resign
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“When I left Wgtn for London….I did it for all the usual “brain drain” reasons. Higher wages, better opportunities, more castles etc. What I didn’t expect was the ultimate argument for not coming back home: in swapping Oriental Parade for the Thames, I now personally experience less racism.”
NZ racism hits different: ‘I’m not even going to try to pronounce the next name’
After swapping Wellington for London, Preyanka Gothanayagi was surprised to find people treated her like an actual person.
thespinoff.co.nz
December 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
“When I left Wgtn for London….I did it for all the usual “brain drain” reasons. Higher wages, better opportunities, more castles etc. What I didn’t expect was the ultimate argument for not coming back home: in swapping Oriental Parade for the Thames, I now personally experience less racism.”
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Today 12 December is the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. This government has a knack for terrible timing on climate backsliding, but this is a doozy.
#NZpol
Against advice, 'Govt to rush climate target change through Parliament under urgency'
“The public will not have their say on the Govt’s weakening of the methane target, even though it could raise household bills by $270 a year.“
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/10/g...
Against advice, 'Govt to rush climate target change through Parliament under urgency'
“The public will not have their say on the Govt’s weakening of the methane target, even though it could raise household bills by $270 a year.“
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/10/g...
Govt to rush climate target change through Parliament under urgency
The public will not have their say on the Govt's weakening of the methane target, even though it could raise household bills by $270 a year.
newsroom.co.nz
December 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Today 12 December is the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. This government has a knack for terrible timing on climate backsliding, but this is a doozy.
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My balanced, considered reaction to the SH1 plans to rip through Pōneke so more motorists can sit in traffic jams. 48 Hours left to get your submissions into NZTA Waka Kotahi. #wellington #nzpol
December 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
My balanced, considered reaction to the SH1 plans to rip through Pōneke so more motorists can sit in traffic jams. 48 Hours left to get your submissions into NZTA Waka Kotahi. #wellington #nzpol
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As the yellow-legged hornet buffer area increases to 11km to cover more of the North, West and Central areas, MPI have released a new video on what to look out for on where nests can be. Feel free to share this with our community partners youtu.be/jmJbV2QOSoU?... #yellowleggedhornet #biosecurity
Learn where to look for yellow-legged hornet nests
YouTube video by Ministry for Primary Industries
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
As the yellow-legged hornet buffer area increases to 11km to cover more of the North, West and Central areas, MPI have released a new video on what to look out for on where nests can be. Feel free to share this with our community partners youtu.be/jmJbV2QOSoU?... #yellowleggedhornet #biosecurity
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I'm producing so much solar power on my old house that I get paid to pump it back into the grid. Even with constant EV charging & air con etc, my power bill is -$15. 😁
I only wish I got solar sooner. If you've been thinking about it, do it. Get some quotes & get a 1% loan. It's worth it, long-term.
I only wish I got solar sooner. If you've been thinking about it, do it. Get some quotes & get a 1% loan. It's worth it, long-term.
December 11, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I'm producing so much solar power on my old house that I get paid to pump it back into the grid. Even with constant EV charging & air con etc, my power bill is -$15. 😁
I only wish I got solar sooner. If you've been thinking about it, do it. Get some quotes & get a 1% loan. It's worth it, long-term.
I only wish I got solar sooner. If you've been thinking about it, do it. Get some quotes & get a 1% loan. It's worth it, long-term.
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My last story for the year - the third in a sort of trilogy about the energy crisis. This one is about about the unmanaged, unfunded, messy transition away from gas and the impact on businesses.Feels like a perfect example of where we really really could be doing better www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...
Lost in transition: The businesses trapped by New Zealand’s energy crisis
Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - many feel they have nothing but bad options.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
My last story for the year - the third in a sort of trilogy about the energy crisis. This one is about about the unmanaged, unfunded, messy transition away from gas and the impact on businesses.Feels like a perfect example of where we really really could be doing better www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...
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A glorious sight on my way to the bus stop this morning.
December 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A glorious sight on my way to the bus stop this morning.
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Steel grey skies for the “sunrise” this morning, Tuesday, 11 December, from Wainui Beach, Aotearoa / New Zealand.
Ata mārie / Good Morning ☀️
Ata mārie / Good Morning ☀️
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Steel grey skies for the “sunrise” this morning, Tuesday, 11 December, from Wainui Beach, Aotearoa / New Zealand.
Ata mārie / Good Morning ☀️
Ata mārie / Good Morning ☀️
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December 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Emergency set net fishing ban to protect threatened hoiho around Otago Peninsula extended
Emergency set net fishing ban to protect threatened hoiho around Otago Peninsula extended
Meanwhile, the Oceans and Fisheries Minister is critical of recent legal action over hoiho protection.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Emergency set net fishing ban to protect threatened hoiho around Otago Peninsula extended
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This is progressive politics and policies
Doesnt break the bank either 👇
Doesnt break the bank either 👇
NZ #GreenBudget Highlights:
Free GP and free dental care ✅
Free early childhood education (35hr/w) ✅
Income guarantee ($395/w baseline) ✅
(And more!)
Paid for by:
Raise corporate tax (28% -> 33%) ✅
Wealth tax ✅
Private-jet tax ✅ #nzpol #Greens
www.greens.org.nz/green_budget...
Free GP and free dental care ✅
Free early childhood education (35hr/w) ✅
Income guarantee ($395/w baseline) ✅
(And more!)
Paid for by:
Raise corporate tax (28% -> 33%) ✅
Wealth tax ✅
Private-jet tax ✅ #nzpol #Greens
www.greens.org.nz/green_budget...
Green Budget
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
www.greens.org.nz
December 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This is progressive politics and policies
Doesnt break the bank either 👇
Doesnt break the bank either 👇
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OK team, time for a reminder that if you want to change the Government, financially supporting your chosen opposition party is vital. We've seen how much National is spending on ads - set up an automatic monthly donation you can afford to Labour/Greens to boost their fighting funds #nzpol
December 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
OK team, time for a reminder that if you want to change the Government, financially supporting your chosen opposition party is vital. We've seen how much National is spending on ads - set up an automatic monthly donation you can afford to Labour/Greens to boost their fighting funds #nzpol