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wellington's weather isn't good enough to justify cycle infrastructure but it is good enough to justify having an outdoor pool
August 23, 2025 at 2:56 AM
wellington's weather isn't good enough to justify cycle infrastructure but it is good enough to justify having an outdoor pool
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Just catching up on Luxon's Q+A interview (yikes) and something that I noted was he kept saying that rents have stopped rising under this government.
That isn't true. Not only are rents rising fast relative to past years, they're now rising faster than wages
That isn't true. Not only are rents rising fast relative to past years, they're now rising faster than wages
December 2, 2024 at 2:41 AM
Just catching up on Luxon's Q+A interview (yikes) and something that I noted was he kept saying that rents have stopped rising under this government.
That isn't true. Not only are rents rising fast relative to past years, they're now rising faster than wages
That isn't true. Not only are rents rising fast relative to past years, they're now rising faster than wages
Almost didn't go due to the no bikes on buses making it more logistically difficult to get to the start line. But Happy 30th Birthday Cycle Wellington. Absolutely loved riding in a group from Island Bay to the waterfront especially with Mr12 confidently riding his own bike.
November 30, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Almost didn't go due to the no bikes on buses making it more logistically difficult to get to the start line. But Happy 30th Birthday Cycle Wellington. Absolutely loved riding in a group from Island Bay to the waterfront especially with Mr12 confidently riding his own bike.
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"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." @CycleWgtn celebrates 30 years of successful advocacy for a better city.
November 30, 2024 at 7:09 AM
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." @CycleWgtn celebrates 30 years of successful advocacy for a better city.
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After many years of advocacy and shennanigans, the Island Bay Cycleway is ... OPEN! @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
November 30, 2024 at 6:57 AM
After many years of advocacy and shennanigans, the Island Bay Cycleway is ... OPEN! @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
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Trying to find a happy medium between not knowing anything that's happening in the world and being pissed off all the time
November 17, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Trying to find a happy medium between not knowing anything that's happening in the world and being pissed off all the time
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In Wellington’s morning peak, buses are only 3% of the vehicles on Thorndon Quay but carry 60% of the people. On Adelaide Road buses are 1% of the traffic, but 40% of the people. Want more people in the city without more congestion? Fund more bus lanes, and higher capacity, higher frequency buses.
September 25, 2024 at 6:41 AM
In Wellington’s morning peak, buses are only 3% of the vehicles on Thorndon Quay but carry 60% of the people. On Adelaide Road buses are 1% of the traffic, but 40% of the people. Want more people in the city without more congestion? Fund more bus lanes, and higher capacity, higher frequency buses.
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The Seattle Aquarium’s new facility, which has its grand opening today, contains a feature I’ve never seen at any aquarium anywhere in the world- and I’ve been to a lot.
There’s a window to see into the big tank from outside the building. You don’t need to buy a ticket to view it.
🤯
There’s a window to see into the big tank from outside the building. You don’t need to buy a ticket to view it.
🤯
August 29, 2024 at 8:29 PM
The Seattle Aquarium’s new facility, which has its grand opening today, contains a feature I’ve never seen at any aquarium anywhere in the world- and I’ve been to a lot.
There’s a window to see into the big tank from outside the building. You don’t need to buy a ticket to view it.
🤯
There’s a window to see into the big tank from outside the building. You don’t need to buy a ticket to view it.
🤯
Couldn't make this up if you tried.
Beam, "making cities flow better" by parking on the footpath.
Beam, "making cities flow better" by parking on the footpath.
August 18, 2024 at 5:06 AM
Couldn't make this up if you tried.
Beam, "making cities flow better" by parking on the footpath.
Beam, "making cities flow better" by parking on the footpath.
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STUDY: ‘Dual-mode households’ (cars & ebikes) can reduce their car use by 19% compared to those solely reliant on cars, particularly affecting shorter trips. This supports households moving to one car and adopting a ‘car light’ lifestyle. Via @MomentumMag momentummag.com/study-shows-...
Study Shows How E-Bikes Are Shifting the Transportation Landscape
a recent study highlights the benefits of e-bikes, including reduced reliance on cars and increased mobility for people of all ages
momentummag.com
August 17, 2024 at 1:45 PM
STUDY: ‘Dual-mode households’ (cars & ebikes) can reduce their car use by 19% compared to those solely reliant on cars, particularly affecting shorter trips. This supports households moving to one car and adopting a ‘car light’ lifestyle. Via @MomentumMag momentummag.com/study-shows-...
My student loan balance is $0 as of today! Wheeeee.
My hot water cylinder pipes decided to celebrate by causing a $600 call out at 7am.
My hot water cylinder pipes decided to celebrate by causing a $600 call out at 7am.
June 26, 2024 at 7:29 AM
My student loan balance is $0 as of today! Wheeeee.
My hot water cylinder pipes decided to celebrate by causing a $600 call out at 7am.
My hot water cylinder pipes decided to celebrate by causing a $600 call out at 7am.
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New Zealand: Wellington Hospital opens first Covid-19 ward in 3 years, warns of spike in respiratory bugs.
"This is the first time the hospital has had a dedicated Covid-19 clinical area since 2021, Hospital and specialist services group director operations Jamie Duncan said."
"This is the first time the hospital has had a dedicated Covid-19 clinical area since 2021, Hospital and specialist services group director operations Jamie Duncan said."
Hospital opens first Covid ward in three years, warns of spike in respiratory bugs
A tricky new variant is already accounting for a third of Covid-19 cases in New Zealand.
www.nzherald.co.nz
June 18, 2024 at 12:00 AM
New Zealand: Wellington Hospital opens first Covid-19 ward in 3 years, warns of spike in respiratory bugs.
"This is the first time the hospital has had a dedicated Covid-19 clinical area since 2021, Hospital and specialist services group director operations Jamie Duncan said."
"This is the first time the hospital has had a dedicated Covid-19 clinical area since 2021, Hospital and specialist services group director operations Jamie Duncan said."
Me: oh maybe I can actually afford to seek an adult ND diagnosis now.
List of places that do assessments: our waitlists are closed through 2025.
Oh, nevermind then.
List of places that do assessments: our waitlists are closed through 2025.
Oh, nevermind then.
June 9, 2024 at 5:43 AM
Me: oh maybe I can actually afford to seek an adult ND diagnosis now.
List of places that do assessments: our waitlists are closed through 2025.
Oh, nevermind then.
List of places that do assessments: our waitlists are closed through 2025.
Oh, nevermind then.
@thewaroncars.bsky.social sticker in the wild. Wellington, NZ.
June 6, 2024 at 10:35 PM
@thewaroncars.bsky.social sticker in the wild. Wellington, NZ.
Seems like the right place to post the music videos requested by my 7yo this weekend.
June 3, 2024 at 5:28 AM
Seems like the right place to post the music videos requested by my 7yo this weekend.
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"76 percent of National voters, 75 percent of ACT voters, and 92 percent of New Zealand First voters were in favour of keeping free prescriptions."
Study finds fees-free prescriptions would save millions in hospital costs - researchers | Newshub
The study found those who don't collect prescriptions due to cost are 34 percent more likely to end up in hospital.
www.newshub.co.nz
May 16, 2024 at 9:09 PM
"76 percent of National voters, 75 percent of ACT voters, and 92 percent of New Zealand First voters were in favour of keeping free prescriptions."
WCC has the opportunity to do the funniest thing.
Close Dixon st to cars completely. Paint the whole street 🌈
Close Dixon st to cars completely. Paint the whole street 🌈
May 6, 2024 at 9:01 AM
WCC has the opportunity to do the funniest thing.
Close Dixon st to cars completely. Paint the whole street 🌈
Close Dixon st to cars completely. Paint the whole street 🌈
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Question: Who would you rather read a story to your children? My #cartoon today #RainbowCrossings. With an inept attempt at alt text with prompting from @meshedlight.bsky.social
March 31, 2024 at 4:40 AM
Question: Who would you rather read a story to your children? My #cartoon today #RainbowCrossings. With an inept attempt at alt text with prompting from @meshedlight.bsky.social
Killed my first rat! Heard, then saw them sneaking around last week, and got them with the old trap tonight. #fixnfogg #predatorfree
March 28, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Killed my first rat! Heard, then saw them sneaking around last week, and got them with the old trap tonight. #fixnfogg #predatorfree
This particular amendment made me laugh. It already has a 10 storey apartment building?!
March 16, 2024 at 9:14 AM
This particular amendment made me laugh. It already has a 10 storey apartment building?!
Went for a 34km bike ride with the boy and both kids around Wellington today. 11yo rode most of it himself too. Amazing fun. Can we ban cars from the bays every weekend?
March 10, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Went for a 34km bike ride with the boy and both kids around Wellington today. 11yo rode most of it himself too. Amazing fun. Can we ban cars from the bays every weekend?
These 2 stories side by side are comedy gold. "Victory" against more residents living in the neighbourhood, but their local pool is having to be shut in part because it is the least used and need more ratepayers. 🤔
#wellingtonIHP
#wellingtonIHP
February 12, 2024 at 3:06 AM
These 2 stories side by side are comedy gold. "Victory" against more residents living in the neighbourhood, but their local pool is having to be shut in part because it is the least used and need more ratepayers. 🤔
#wellingtonIHP
#wellingtonIHP