Mark Darbyshire🌱🏳️🌈
@markd.nz
He/him. Actor, analyst, and JP in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa. Cult survivor, atheist, vegan, gay. Chairing too many committees. Let's build a sustainable, just future!
Web: https://markd.nz
Blog: https://remarks.nz
Web: https://markd.nz
Blog: https://remarks.nz
The fun thing about being in the newspaper (like being on the 6pm news) is you quickly learn which of your friends are avid consumers of traditional media. #cults
Street Cred: Ten years out of a cult-like existence
Behind the bright floral suit, Mark Darbyshire wonders if he’s making up for lost time after escaping a cult-like life.
www.thepress.co.nz
February 16, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The fun thing about being in the newspaper (like being on the 6pm news) is you quickly learn which of your friends are avid consumers of traditional media. #cults
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Doing one of those long blogposts about an interesting that I fear a) either nobody will read or b) everyone will just get mad at me for. Which feels kind of similar to how I felt about writing the "How Decentralized is Bluesky" stuff, which ended up being well received.
It's not about that though!
It's not about that though!
February 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Doing one of those long blogposts about an interesting that I fear a) either nobody will read or b) everyone will just get mad at me for. Which feels kind of similar to how I felt about writing the "How Decentralized is Bluesky" stuff, which ended up being well received.
It's not about that though!
It's not about that though!
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#TrainNews: The Capital Connection’s services on February 16 have been suspended due to weather impacting the Lower North Island.
The Capital Connection Commuters page has also advised there will be no metro services until at least 10am on the 16th.
The Capital Connection Commuters page has also advised there will be no metro services until at least 10am on the 16th.
February 15, 2026 at 9:38 AM
#TrainNews: The Capital Connection’s services on February 16 have been suspended due to weather impacting the Lower North Island.
The Capital Connection Commuters page has also advised there will be no metro services until at least 10am on the 16th.
The Capital Connection Commuters page has also advised there will be no metro services until at least 10am on the 16th.
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Why do the fascists want to keep you hooked on fossil fuels? Because it keeps them in power. If you don't need their fossil fuels, they lose a lot of that power. True for Putin, Trump and the Princes.
The smartest national security move now is to switch to renewables and electric transportation.
The smartest national security move now is to switch to renewables and electric transportation.
Cubans turn to electric vehicles as US tightens oil blockade
HAVANA, Feb 13 () - The rumble of 1959 Chevrolets, once the rhythmic heartbeat of Havana, is fading to the near silence of electric vehicles as the island faces its worst fuel shortage in years. For...
finance.yahoo.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Why do the fascists want to keep you hooked on fossil fuels? Because it keeps them in power. If you don't need their fossil fuels, they lose a lot of that power. True for Putin, Trump and the Princes.
The smartest national security move now is to switch to renewables and electric transportation.
The smartest national security move now is to switch to renewables and electric transportation.
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they definitely looks like 'we have evs at home' evs
The Vector and Borealis are Canada’s way of saying: “We have EVs at home.”
insideevs.com/news/787202/...
insideevs.com/news/787202/...
Canada Just Unveiled Its Boldest EVs Yet
The Vector and Borealis are Canada’s way of saying: “We have EVs at home.” Here's what they look like.
insideevs.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:09 PM
they definitely looks like 'we have evs at home' evs
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hey we're really working on permissioned data! read the first in a series of posts i'll be doing about our design decisions along the way. this one is about our decision to not do an e2ee system
Permissioned Data Diary 1: To Encrypt or Not to Encrypt
The first in a series of posts about major design decisions along the way to a permissioned data protocol for atproto.
dholms.leaflet.pub
February 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM
hey we're really working on permissioned data! read the first in a series of posts i'll be doing about our design decisions along the way. this one is about our decision to not do an e2ee system
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If you're interested in funding or helping us find funding for a Discord replacement that's federated and end-to-end encrypted, we're interested in implementing that at @spritelyinst.bsky.social
We have the skills and underlying tech, but we need resources to fund it. Feel free to reach out.
We have the skills and underlying tech, but we need resources to fund it. Feel free to reach out.
February 11, 2026 at 5:07 PM
If you're interested in funding or helping us find funding for a Discord replacement that's federated and end-to-end encrypted, we're interested in implementing that at @spritelyinst.bsky.social
We have the skills and underlying tech, but we need resources to fund it. Feel free to reach out.
We have the skills and underlying tech, but we need resources to fund it. Feel free to reach out.
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The EU plans to bring Ukraine into the bloc before it has completed all reforms — with some capitals gauging support to remove Hungary's veto.
All of it signals a sense of urgency in Brussels amid fears Russia could try to derail Kyiv's accession.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/5-st...
All of it signals a sense of urgency in Brussels amid fears Russia could try to derail Kyiv's accession.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/5-st...
February 10, 2026 at 11:15 AM
The EU plans to bring Ukraine into the bloc before it has completed all reforms — with some capitals gauging support to remove Hungary's veto.
All of it signals a sense of urgency in Brussels amid fears Russia could try to derail Kyiv's accession.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/5-st...
All of it signals a sense of urgency in Brussels amid fears Russia could try to derail Kyiv's accession.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/5-st...
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This is how you bring the mother of all curses on yourself.
It’s the 136th anniversary today of some highly prized artefacts from Ancient Egypt being auctioned in Liverpool. From there, the 180,000 mummified cats in question went to their splendid and dignified final resting place. A museum?
No. They were ground up and used for fertiliser 🧵
No. They were ground up and used for fertiliser 🧵
February 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
This is how you bring the mother of all curses on yourself.
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Today is the 5th anniversary of the release of the infamous #Lawyercat video, which I posted roughly thirty minutes after the start of the second impeachment trial. Who would have thought it would have such a lasting impact on the world! Happy Lawyercat Day for all who celebrate!
Happy #Lawyercat Anniversary for all who celebrate! It's been four years since the kitten appeared in my Zoom courtroom, and I released the 48 second video that made the whole world laugh. Here is the full video showing the big reveal at the end (in two parts because Blue sky). Enjoy!
February 9, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Today is the 5th anniversary of the release of the infamous #Lawyercat video, which I posted roughly thirty minutes after the start of the second impeachment trial. Who would have thought it would have such a lasting impact on the world! Happy Lawyercat Day for all who celebrate!
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Join your union.
The Ford worker who heckled Trump during a visit to the company's plant still has his job and "has no discipline on his record," a union official said
Ford worker who heckled Trump keeps job, 'no discipline' for incident
The United Auto Workers union said TJ Sabula remains employed and called out the president for making an obscene gesture toward the worker.
www.detroitnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Join your union.
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Reflecting on this, I think everyone should have the experience of getting documented proof that yes, in fact your enemies are conspiring against you.
I hadn’t known this. Two men who were accused of sexual abuse on the Shitty Media Men document that I created back in 2017 reached out to Michael Wolff for help as they looked to sue me, and Wolf forwarded their concerns to Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein offered to help. www.jmail.world/thread/EFTA0...
February 9, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Reflecting on this, I think everyone should have the experience of getting documented proof that yes, in fact your enemies are conspiring against you.
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Bit late to it but if you want to know the chain of events that led to us importing gas (and charging electricity users to pay for it!!), I did this deep dive for RNZ last year 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
February 10, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Bit late to it but if you want to know the chain of events that led to us importing gas (and charging electricity users to pay for it!!), I did this deep dive for RNZ last year www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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At the end of the day, it should be gas-users paying for their own security of supply, not electricity users generally. And if Genesis and other gas-burners want to pass that on to their customers, they can, and they can all leave.
February 10, 2026 at 2:04 AM
At the end of the day, it should be gas-users paying for their own security of supply, not electricity users generally. And if Genesis and other gas-burners want to pass that on to their customers, they can, and they can all leave.
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Just got an email from Chris Bishop, wearing his hat as Chair of the National Party Campaign Cttee. He relies on donations from businesses to run a successful election campaign. He is also the decision making Minister giving businesses access to the fast track.
February 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Just got an email from Chris Bishop, wearing his hat as Chair of the National Party Campaign Cttee. He relies on donations from businesses to run a successful election campaign. He is also the decision making Minister giving businesses access to the fast track.
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Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick said the government was guaranteeing added costs to New Zealanders, while relying on "hopes, wishes, and prayers" for future savings.
"Profits are flowing offshore, while New Zealanders are paying handsomely for it."
"Profits are flowing offshore, while New Zealanders are paying handsomely for it."
Hipkins dismissed questions over whether Labour would terminate any agreements, or put the costs onto the energy companies and take away the levy on households, as "hypothetical"
Chippy its a fucking ELECTION YEAR, you are supposed to take a stand on policies
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Chippy its a fucking ELECTION YEAR, you are supposed to take a stand on policies
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
New liquefied natural gas terminal: 'Vital' or 'bonkers'?
The government wants taxpayers to fund a natural gas import terminal, but says lower power prices will come as a result.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick said the government was guaranteeing added costs to New Zealanders, while relying on "hopes, wishes, and prayers" for future savings.
"Profits are flowing offshore, while New Zealanders are paying handsomely for it."
"Profits are flowing offshore, while New Zealanders are paying handsomely for it."
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I'm unsure if this 👇 is about a specific country, but irregardless, I think this is a pretty universal vibe right now.
February 10, 2026 at 5:57 AM
I'm unsure if this 👇 is about a specific country, but irregardless, I think this is a pretty universal vibe right now.
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Luxon really does mimic Trump when it comes to fossil fuel policy: More drilling, more LNG, more oil, more motorways, anti-cycling, anti-EVs, more gas guzzling cars and trucks. More climate pollution.
February 9, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Luxon really does mimic Trump when it comes to fossil fuel policy: More drilling, more LNG, more oil, more motorways, anti-cycling, anti-EVs, more gas guzzling cars and trucks. More climate pollution.
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cars may kill a lot of people everyday but at least they are also very expensive and insanely inefficient means of getting around
February 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM
cars may kill a lot of people everyday but at least they are also very expensive and insanely inefficient means of getting around
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Paul Goldsmith tells me today he has decided not to appeal this decision.
"I didn't see the point of dragging it out for more months and more expense."
"I didn't see the point of dragging it out for more months and more expense."
NEW: The High Court has ruled that Paul Goldsmith's appointment of Dr. Stephen Rainbow as Human Rights Commissioner was unlawful
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Minister unlawfully appointed human rights and race relations commissioners
The High Court has found Paul Goldsmith’s controversial appointment of Stephen Rainbow and that of Melissa Derby were unlawful.
www.thepost.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Paul Goldsmith tells me today he has decided not to appeal this decision.
"I didn't see the point of dragging it out for more months and more expense."
"I didn't see the point of dragging it out for more months and more expense."
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As is now plain to see the fossil fuel industry controls the NZ Luxon Govt. Not only is Luxon taxing us to pay for an LNG import facility, he is opening the door to taxpayers paying the decommissioning costs of old oil fields. This is the story of how they did it: www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
How oil companies made you pay $300m to clean up their oil field mess (and how they are trying to do it again) - Greenpeace Aotearoa
How oil companies made you pay $300m to clean up their oil field mess (and how they are trying to do it again)
www.greenpeace.org
February 9, 2026 at 11:06 PM
As is now plain to see the fossil fuel industry controls the NZ Luxon Govt. Not only is Luxon taxing us to pay for an LNG import facility, he is opening the door to taxpayers paying the decommissioning costs of old oil fields. This is the story of how they did it: www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...