CJ
@cjhamblin.bsky.social
A work in progress with strong opinions loosely held and hoping for better things for this place we call Earth. Check out the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland feed.
Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa NZ
Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa NZ
Went to Waiheke this week. The ferries & buses were full but the island wasn't nearly as busy as expected, in fact it was quite pleasant. Talked to a business owner who said it peaked and started dipping pre-Xmas & hasn't been that busy so it wasn't just me thinking it was quieter. I wonder why?
December 29, 2023 at 4:05 AM
Went to Waiheke this week. The ferries & buses were full but the island wasn't nearly as busy as expected, in fact it was quite pleasant. Talked to a business owner who said it peaked and started dipping pre-Xmas & hasn't been that busy so it wasn't just me thinking it was quieter. I wonder why?
Wayne Brown has a lucid moment realising increased density is good for Auckland.
"...the more people you get in a place ... the better behaviour is the more people you get there, the more shops that are open the more people you get in a place and the more people on the street things get better,”
"...the more people you get in a place ... the better behaviour is the more people you get there, the more shops that are open the more people you get in a place and the more people on the street things get better,”
December 7, 2023 at 8:50 PM
Wayne Brown has a lucid moment realising increased density is good for Auckland.
"...the more people you get in a place ... the better behaviour is the more people you get there, the more shops that are open the more people you get in a place and the more people on the street things get better,”
"...the more people you get in a place ... the better behaviour is the more people you get there, the more shops that are open the more people you get in a place and the more people on the street things get better,”
I've lived in three of these cities and while not perfect they do have their charms.
The world's most livable cities, 2023.
1. Vienna 🇦🇹
2. Copenhagen 🇩🇰
3. Melbourne 🇦🇺
4. Sydney 🇦🇺
5. Vancouver 🇨🇦
6. Zurich 🇨🇭
7. Calgary 🇨🇦
8. Geneva 🇨🇭
9. Toronto 🇨🇦
10. Osaka 🇯🇵 (tied)
10. Auckland 🇳🇿 (tied)
(The Economist Intelligence Unit)
1. Vienna 🇦🇹
2. Copenhagen 🇩🇰
3. Melbourne 🇦🇺
4. Sydney 🇦🇺
5. Vancouver 🇨🇦
6. Zurich 🇨🇭
7. Calgary 🇨🇦
8. Geneva 🇨🇭
9. Toronto 🇨🇦
10. Osaka 🇯🇵 (tied)
10. Auckland 🇳🇿 (tied)
(The Economist Intelligence Unit)
November 23, 2023 at 12:29 AM
I've lived in three of these cities and while not perfect they do have their charms.
Just a quick bike ride to the beach. Auckland is looking good today. More please.
November 23, 2023 at 12:24 AM
Just a quick bike ride to the beach. Auckland is looking good today. More please.
Even if the climate goals are met a number of climate scientists are now projecting a 20m sea level rise. Welcome to the new North Island and the Centre Island. Interesting times ahead for Auckland.
November 18, 2023 at 4:15 AM
Even if the climate goals are met a number of climate scientists are now projecting a 20m sea level rise. Welcome to the new North Island and the Centre Island. Interesting times ahead for Auckland.
Just the way it is.
November 17, 2023 at 12:48 AM
Just the way it is.
I see DM's are coming to Bluesky but not until after Federation happens so I guess sometime later next year.
atproto.com/blog/2023-pr...
atproto.com/blog/2023-pr...
2023 Protocol Roadmap | AT Protocol
This post lays out the current AT Protocol development plan through the end of 2023
atproto.com
November 16, 2023 at 9:10 PM
I see DM's are coming to Bluesky but not until after Federation happens so I guess sometime later next year.
atproto.com/blog/2023-pr...
atproto.com/blog/2023-pr...
Interesting. It seems that the Kikorangi feed doesn't pick up all posts with mentions of NZ in them.
November 15, 2023 at 1:36 AM
Interesting. It seems that the Kikorangi feed doesn't pick up all posts with mentions of NZ in them.
Governments in Australia are considerings bans on engineered stone but Bunnings and IKEA in Australia are already stopping the sale of their engineered stone benchtops due to the related health issues to those working with this material. Will NZ follow suit?
www.news.com.au/lifestyle/he...
www.news.com.au/lifestyle/he...
www.news.com.au
November 15, 2023 at 1:15 AM
Governments in Australia are considerings bans on engineered stone but Bunnings and IKEA in Australia are already stopping the sale of their engineered stone benchtops due to the related health issues to those working with this material. Will NZ follow suit?
www.news.com.au/lifestyle/he...
www.news.com.au/lifestyle/he...
I've tweaked the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland feed a little more. Seems to be a little better at picking up more relevant posts and less unreleated posts.
November 14, 2023 at 11:28 PM
I've tweaked the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland feed a little more. Seems to be a little better at picking up more relevant posts and less unreleated posts.
It's rock, paper, scissors time for the coalition of chaos. Who will emerge victorious?
November 14, 2023 at 11:09 PM
It's rock, paper, scissors time for the coalition of chaos. Who will emerge victorious?
Two thirds of New Zealanders are hopeful idiots, poll finds.
One third of New Zealanders doubtful incoming coalition can work well together, poll finds
One third of New Zealanders doubtful incoming coalition can work well together, poll finds
Guardian Essential New Zealand poll result also reveals rise in respondents feeling unsure over direction of the country
A vote for new leadership in New Zealand has not translated into widespread confidence that the incoming three-party government will work constructively together, while a growing number of people feel unsure as to whether the country is on the right track, a new Guardian Essential poll New Zealand has found.
The poll tracked just under 1,200 New Zealanders in November after the final election count, which revealed that the centre-right National party would require both the libertarian Act and populist New Zealand First parties to form a government.
Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2023 at 10:12 PM
Two thirds of New Zealanders are hopeful idiots, poll finds.
Typical...and frustrating that this story occurs time and time again. Businesses often think they know best when it comes to the streets around them until they get shown once again they were wrong. Business is about people first, not cars.
This is amazing, and frustrating. The City of Barcelona traded 3 lanes of vehicle traffic for a 4.7km green pedestrian corridor in the heart of the Eixample grid. Businesses sued, and eventually won in court. Then they admitted that they like the change.
Streets for people are good for business.
Streets for people are good for business.
The Legal Attack on Superblock Barcelona - City Lab Barcelona
In this blog post, I attempt to unpack what this court ruling is about, the legal arguments, and who is behind it. Did the city really do something wrong? What will happen to the Consell de Cent pro...
citylabbcn.org
November 13, 2023 at 12:29 AM
Typical...and frustrating that this story occurs time and time again. Businesses often think they know best when it comes to the streets around them until they get shown once again they were wrong. Business is about people first, not cars.
Surface light rail was always the right choice for Auckland. Let's still try and make it happen. Sign the petition.
Petition calling on the new government to work in Tāmaki Makaurau to deliver surface light rail. Please sign! petitions.parliament.nz/5cff9d85-b36...
Petitions - New Zealand Parliament
Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.
petitions.parliament.nz
November 12, 2023 at 9:43 PM
Surface light rail was always the right choice for Auckland. Let's still try and make it happen. Sign the petition.
I did a little more finetuning of the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland feed I created last night. There are limitations to it but it's getting better.
November 12, 2023 at 9:13 PM
I did a little more finetuning of the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland feed I created last night. There are limitations to it but it's getting better.
I've been playing around and have created a basic feed for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland if anyone is interested. It needs some refinement but it's a start. Any of these hashtags should see your posts in it. #akl #auckland #jafa
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November 12, 2023 at 7:21 AM
I've been playing around and have created a basic feed for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland if anyone is interested. It needs some refinement but it's a start. Any of these hashtags should see your posts in it. #akl #auckland #jafa
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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New member, Tejo, was cycling past ALoT when he saw our brand new electric wood chipper arriving at the library. He became a member, then went to get his cargo bike. After loading the chipper onto his bike, he decided he also needed the long pole pruner, and happily loaded that on his bike too! 🚲🇳🇿
November 11, 2023 at 2:33 AM
New member, Tejo, was cycling past ALoT when he saw our brand new electric wood chipper arriving at the library. He became a member, then went to get his cargo bike. After loading the chipper onto his bike, he decided he also needed the long pole pruner, and happily loaded that on his bike too! 🚲🇳🇿
This is something Auckland Transport could fit to the buses. It would be particularly useful for ticketing all those drivers that keep parking in the bike lanes. It would generate a pretty revenue stream in Auckland at the moment.
November 11, 2023 at 2:49 AM
This is something Auckland Transport could fit to the buses. It would be particularly useful for ticketing all those drivers that keep parking in the bike lanes. It would generate a pretty revenue stream in Auckland at the moment.
This.
Stand-up comedian Henning Wehn:
“We don’t do charity in Germany. We pay taxes. Charity is a failure of governments’ responsibilities."
“We don’t do charity in Germany. We pay taxes. Charity is a failure of governments’ responsibilities."
November 11, 2023 at 2:12 AM
This.
I'd visit lots of places in New Zealand if there were trains to them. Especially if I could take my ebike. It would be a regular thing.
Like I would actually visit Dunedin voluntarily if there was a train from Christchurch.
I don't understand that either. I'd love to take the train from Chch to Dunedin.
November 11, 2023 at 2:11 AM
I'd visit lots of places in New Zealand if there were trains to them. Especially if I could take my ebike. It would be a regular thing.
We can do better for our community if we want too.
November 10, 2023 at 6:17 PM
We can do better for our community if we want too.
Making vehicles safer should be about those outside of the vehicle too and the choice of vehicle has a real-world impact with SUV's causing more death.
"...passenger cars were the striking vehicle in 62% of accidents involving pedestrian or cyclist children but resulted in only 19% of fatalities. In comparison, SUVs were the striking vehicle in only 16.9% of crashes involving children but were responsible for 40% of fatalities."
SUVs Way More Likely To Kill Kids Than Other Cars, Study Shows
SUVs were the striking vehicle in only 16.9% of crashes involving children but were responsible for 40% of fatalities, according to a new study.
www.fatherly.com
November 10, 2023 at 6:03 PM
Making vehicles safer should be about those outside of the vehicle too and the choice of vehicle has a real-world impact with SUV's causing more death.
When it's time to go, why not go by bike? This cargo bike hearse with a bike procession following behind in Paris seems like a good option.
November 10, 2023 at 12:33 AM
When it's time to go, why not go by bike? This cargo bike hearse with a bike procession following behind in Paris seems like a good option.
I'm one of those two types.
November 7, 2023 at 8:34 PM
I'm one of those two types.