Cate Macinnis-Ng
@loraxcate.bsky.social
Tree ecophysiologist, parent, ocean swimmer and brownie baker. I'm interested in forests, water, carbon, climate change. Pākehā (she/her), Auckland Uni Prof
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Cate Macinnis-Ng
@loraxcate.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Cate Macinnis-Ng Inaugural Lecture
YouTube video by University of Auckland - Website video repository
youtu.be
Here's the link for my inaugural professional lecture presented last month.
Those who know me well will not be surprised that it is more about diversity and inclusion than plants. 🌿🌱
youtu.be/R7twxY5VExA?...
Those who know me well will not be surprised that it is more about diversity and inclusion than plants. 🌿🌱
youtu.be/R7twxY5VExA?...
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📣 BREAKING: One out of every 25 attendees at the #COP30 climate talks is a fossil fuel lobbyist.
The arsonists aren’t just in the building — they’re throwing fuel on the fire.
We need to #KickOutTheSuits NOW!
READ: kickbigpollutersout.org/Release-Kick...
The arsonists aren’t just in the building — they’re throwing fuel on the fire.
We need to #KickOutTheSuits NOW!
READ: kickbigpollutersout.org/Release-Kick...
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📣 BREAKING: One out of every 25 attendees at the #COP30 climate talks is a fossil fuel lobbyist.
The arsonists aren’t just in the building — they’re throwing fuel on the fire.
We need to #KickOutTheSuits NOW!
READ: kickbigpollutersout.org/Release-Kick...
The arsonists aren’t just in the building — they’re throwing fuel on the fire.
We need to #KickOutTheSuits NOW!
READ: kickbigpollutersout.org/Release-Kick...
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Love soil? Great with communications? Join us as a communications representative - apply by 17 Nov!
The Soil Ecology Group seeks a volunteer communications representative.
As part of the role, you will
- develop a communication strategy,
- manage social media, handle quarterly newsletters,
- and participate in monthly meetings.
As part of the role, you will
- develop a communication strategy,
- manage social media, handle quarterly newsletters,
- and participate in monthly meetings.
November 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Love soil? Great with communications? Join us as a communications representative - apply by 17 Nov!
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Why hasn’t Luxon gone to COP 30?
Oh..
New Zealand’s adoption of a 'no additional warming' target, rather than pursuing more ambitious reductions, was "an embarrassing and humiliating capture by industry". Says a climate expert at #COP30 in Brazil.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Oh..
New Zealand’s adoption of a 'no additional warming' target, rather than pursuing more ambitious reductions, was "an embarrassing and humiliating capture by industry". Says a climate expert at #COP30 in Brazil.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
'Embarrassing’: International climate expert at COP30 scorns NZ’s methane target
A veteran climate scientist says it's "unbelievable" that New Zealand has gone to the annual climate summit with a weaker target as global temperatures continue to rise.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 14, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Why hasn’t Luxon gone to COP 30?
Oh..
New Zealand’s adoption of a 'no additional warming' target, rather than pursuing more ambitious reductions, was "an embarrassing and humiliating capture by industry". Says a climate expert at #COP30 in Brazil.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Oh..
New Zealand’s adoption of a 'no additional warming' target, rather than pursuing more ambitious reductions, was "an embarrassing and humiliating capture by industry". Says a climate expert at #COP30 in Brazil.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
The Senior Editor team at @jappliedecology.bsky.social is growing. Come join us! Applications close 21st December.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/seni...
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/seni...
Senior Editor for Journal of Applied Ecology - British Ecological Society
Join the editorial board on Journal of Applied Ecology! Apply by 21 Dec 2025.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The Senior Editor team at @jappliedecology.bsky.social is growing. Come join us! Applications close 21st December.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/seni...
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/seni...
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🌎 6 years of data from Cedar Creek Reserve show that warming consistently reduced plant diversity in grasslands, with stronger and more variable effects than drought—highlighting the need for long-term studies of climate impacts on biodiversity👇
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November 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🌎 6 years of data from Cedar Creek Reserve show that warming consistently reduced plant diversity in grasslands, with stronger and more variable effects than drought—highlighting the need for long-term studies of climate impacts on biodiversity👇
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The last New Zealand tobacco farm closed 30 years ago. There are no commercial tobacco growers in New Zealand. So this isn't even protecting our own farmers/producers. It's 100% offshore interests harming New Zealanders. And our laser focused government? They decided to make it easier for them.
"Aotearoa plummets from 2nd to 53rd in Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index ranking"
NZ getting back on track - to those times when tobacco lobbyists had free reign #nzpol
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/aot...
NZ getting back on track - to those times when tobacco lobbyists had free reign #nzpol
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/aot...
Aotearoa plummets from 2nd to 53rd in Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index ranking
Recent policy changes have led to a dramatic drop in NZ’s global ranking for tobacco interference protection.
www.phcc.org.nz
November 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The last New Zealand tobacco farm closed 30 years ago. There are no commercial tobacco growers in New Zealand. So this isn't even protecting our own farmers/producers. It's 100% offshore interests harming New Zealanders. And our laser focused government? They decided to make it easier for them.
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The NZ School Boards Association has launched a petition calling on the Minister of Education Erica Stanford to reverse her ill-informed, hostile decision to remove the obligations of boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in NZ education.
Boost pls
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/pr...
Boost pls
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/pr...
Protect Te Tiriti in Education
Aotearoa should be a place where everyone, regardless of their background, is respected and part of a vibrant connected community. Where everyone feels a sense of belonging and knows their children wi...
our.actionstation.org.nz
November 12, 2025 at 10:32 AM
The NZ School Boards Association has launched a petition calling on the Minister of Education Erica Stanford to reverse her ill-informed, hostile decision to remove the obligations of boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in NZ education.
Boost pls
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/pr...
Boost pls
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/pr...
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Honestly, the IPCA report into the police (mis)handling of the McSkimming case makes for jaw-dropping reading.
But it’s 135 pages long so I’ve read it for you.
Here’s my report on one of the most serious failures of integrity in modern policing history⬇️⬇️
But it’s 135 pages long so I’ve read it for you.
Here’s my report on one of the most serious failures of integrity in modern policing history⬇️⬇️
The inside story of how police protected a senior cop, and prosecuted his accuser instead
For years, police leadership ignored warnings about Jevon McSkimming. The IPCA has set out the chain of failures.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Honestly, the IPCA report into the police (mis)handling of the McSkimming case makes for jaw-dropping reading.
But it’s 135 pages long so I’ve read it for you.
Here’s my report on one of the most serious failures of integrity in modern policing history⬇️⬇️
But it’s 135 pages long so I’ve read it for you.
Here’s my report on one of the most serious failures of integrity in modern policing history⬇️⬇️
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Early bird registration for the 2026 #Climate & #Cryosphere conference in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand, closes next week. I'm looking forward to chairing a session on Communicating cryospheric change for diverse audiences @clicwcrp.bsky.social Full details: clic2026.com/wp-content/u...
November 7, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Early bird registration for the 2026 #Climate & #Cryosphere conference in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand, closes next week. I'm looking forward to chairing a session on Communicating cryospheric change for diverse audiences @clicwcrp.bsky.social Full details: clic2026.com/wp-content/u...
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Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
Early Career Rescue Fellowship
www.uni-konstanz.de
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
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Are you a journalist covering COP30 looking for new and diverse sources?
Check out the Global South Climate Database.
This publicly available, searchable database features 1,000+ climate scientists and experts from the global south.
🌍🔗 bit.ly/GSClimateDatabase
Check out the Global South Climate Database.
This publicly available, searchable database features 1,000+ climate scientists and experts from the global south.
🌍🔗 bit.ly/GSClimateDatabase
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Are you a journalist covering COP30 looking for new and diverse sources?
Check out the Global South Climate Database.
This publicly available, searchable database features 1,000+ climate scientists and experts from the global south.
🌍🔗 bit.ly/GSClimateDatabase
Check out the Global South Climate Database.
This publicly available, searchable database features 1,000+ climate scientists and experts from the global south.
🌍🔗 bit.ly/GSClimateDatabase
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Hey Otago friends - did you know that the ORC is looking for your (yes YOUR!) feedback on a biodiversity strategy?
Even if you don't have huge takes or don't feel madly informed, I am sure that your thoughts will be valuable. So just go for it!
www.orc.govt.nz/your-council...
Even if you don't have huge takes or don't feel madly informed, I am sure that your thoughts will be valuable. So just go for it!
www.orc.govt.nz/your-council...
Indigenous biodiversity strategy update | Otago Regional Council
Share your feedback on Otago’s draft Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy. Learn about our long-term vision to protect native species like our plants, fungi and wildlife.
www.orc.govt.nz
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Hey Otago friends - did you know that the ORC is looking for your (yes YOUR!) feedback on a biodiversity strategy?
Even if you don't have huge takes or don't feel madly informed, I am sure that your thoughts will be valuable. So just go for it!
www.orc.govt.nz/your-council...
Even if you don't have huge takes or don't feel madly informed, I am sure that your thoughts will be valuable. So just go for it!
www.orc.govt.nz/your-council...
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This is utterly sickening, particularly the charges under HDCA. Many, many things from the 2021-2023 period of my life in terms of police (in)action related to threats made to me now must be viewed thru this unholy prism.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
Police bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails instead
Suppressions fall away to reveal the full story of the downfall of a deputy police boss.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 AM
This is utterly sickening, particularly the charges under HDCA. Many, many things from the 2021-2023 period of my life in terms of police (in)action related to threats made to me now must be viewed thru this unholy prism.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
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This is horrific.
It also disproportionately impacts on women who go back to retrain later in life- mostly after time at home engaging in care duties.
Now, older women are forced into poverty by this cruel neoliberal system we're in.
It also disproportionately impacts on women who go back to retrain later in life- mostly after time at home engaging in care duties.
Now, older women are forced into poverty by this cruel neoliberal system we're in.
'Dinner or debt': Pensions cut to cover student loan payments
'Dinner or debt': Pensions cut to cover student loan payments
One Taupō pensioner says she is still facing a $58,000 student loan from a business degree she took two decades ago.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 AM
This is horrific.
It also disproportionately impacts on women who go back to retrain later in life- mostly after time at home engaging in care duties.
Now, older women are forced into poverty by this cruel neoliberal system we're in.
It also disproportionately impacts on women who go back to retrain later in life- mostly after time at home engaging in care duties.
Now, older women are forced into poverty by this cruel neoliberal system we're in.
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Global methane action pays for itself at least six times over
And for fans of GHG metrics: "[...] Lastly, although the best basis for comparing methane and CO2 abatement should be relative social costs, we have found that the convention of using GWP100 is a reasonable approximation."
And for fans of GHG metrics: "[...] Lastly, although the best basis for comparing methane and CO2 abatement should be relative social costs, we have found that the convention of using GWP100 is a reasonable approximation."
Global methane action pays for itself at least six times over
We provide a comprehensive assessment of the economic benefits and costs of global methane emissions abatement, anchored on the Global Methane Pledge. We use an integrated assessment model to estimate...
www.science.org
October 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Global methane action pays for itself at least six times over
And for fans of GHG metrics: "[...] Lastly, although the best basis for comparing methane and CO2 abatement should be relative social costs, we have found that the convention of using GWP100 is a reasonable approximation."
And for fans of GHG metrics: "[...] Lastly, although the best basis for comparing methane and CO2 abatement should be relative social costs, we have found that the convention of using GWP100 is a reasonable approximation."
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They're giving a big middle finger to their own election promises (which were lies), our global commitments, and most especially to our children and grandchildren.
Govt’s climate strategy: Let it burn
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
Govt’s climate strategy: Let it burn
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
Govt's climate strategy: Let it burn
Comment: The Government has relentlessly pursued policies that boost climate pollution – even if they cost more or jeopardise NZ's reputation, Marc Daalder writes
newsroom.co.nz
November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
They're giving a big middle finger to their own election promises (which were lies), our global commitments, and most especially to our children and grandchildren.
Govt’s climate strategy: Let it burn
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
Govt’s climate strategy: Let it burn
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
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🌎 Share the facts on climate change with a new slide deck from Climate Central, available in English and Spanish. 🌎 www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
November 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
🌎 Share the facts on climate change with a new slide deck from Climate Central, available in English and Spanish. 🌎 www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
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I'm sure it's totally coincidental that the AoNZ government's changes to the Marsden Fund have been followed by successful applications led by female investigators dropping from 55% to 33%, and successful applications led by Māori investigators dropping from 13% to 5%. 🫠 🧪
Information on the 2025 Marsden Fund round
Information about the number of funded proposals in the 2025 Marsden Fund round broken down by research area and institution, also including gender and ethnicity data
www.royalsociety.org.nz
November 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I'm sure it's totally coincidental that the AoNZ government's changes to the Marsden Fund have been followed by successful applications led by female investigators dropping from 55% to 33%, and successful applications led by Māori investigators dropping from 13% to 5%. 🫠 🧪
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Check out our new pub led by lab postdoc, Dr. Brad Posch! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
High #temperature acclimation of #photosystem II in land plants
#TansleyReview by @bposch.bsky.social et al.
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@hultinelab.bsky.social #PlantScience #photosynthesis
#TansleyReview by @bposch.bsky.social et al.
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@hultinelab.bsky.social #PlantScience #photosynthesis
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Check out our new pub led by lab postdoc, Dr. Brad Posch! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I'm not sure what's worse - pledging not to invest in weapons manufacturing and then doing it anyway or refusing to divest and avoid investing in weapons. Either way, universities need to do better. Both are unacceptable for institutions that should be for good.
November 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I'm not sure what's worse - pledging not to invest in weapons manufacturing and then doing it anyway or refusing to divest and avoid investing in weapons. Either way, universities need to do better. Both are unacceptable for institutions that should be for good.
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I've finally got around to curating a selection of films about the #climate crisis 🎥
There's lot of mediocre climate films out there, but for me these stand out head & shoulders above the rest 🎞️
They make excellent resources for classrooms, lecture halls, or community cinema's 🎬
Thread:🧵Plz RT
There's lot of mediocre climate films out there, but for me these stand out head & shoulders above the rest 🎞️
They make excellent resources for classrooms, lecture halls, or community cinema's 🎬
Thread:🧵Plz RT
November 1, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I've finally got around to curating a selection of films about the #climate crisis 🎥
There's lot of mediocre climate films out there, but for me these stand out head & shoulders above the rest 🎞️
They make excellent resources for classrooms, lecture halls, or community cinema's 🎬
Thread:🧵Plz RT
There's lot of mediocre climate films out there, but for me these stand out head & shoulders above the rest 🎞️
They make excellent resources for classrooms, lecture halls, or community cinema's 🎬
Thread:🧵Plz RT
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Our big experiment in the Amazon rainforest
AmazonFACE will use Free Air CO2 Enrichment ("FACE") methods to study the effect of elevated CO2 on the forest
We'll study the impacts on carbon, water and nutrient cycles and biodiversity, and use this to improve models
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaq0...
AmazonFACE will use Free Air CO2 Enrichment ("FACE") methods to study the effect of elevated CO2 on the forest
We'll study the impacts on carbon, water and nutrient cycles and biodiversity, and use this to improve models
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaq0...
Como funciona o AmazonFACE, megaexoerimento inédito com torres gigantes que 'cospem' CO2 na Amazônia
YouTube video by Folha de S.Paulo
www.youtube.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Our big experiment in the Amazon rainforest
AmazonFACE will use Free Air CO2 Enrichment ("FACE") methods to study the effect of elevated CO2 on the forest
We'll study the impacts on carbon, water and nutrient cycles and biodiversity, and use this to improve models
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaq0...
AmazonFACE will use Free Air CO2 Enrichment ("FACE") methods to study the effect of elevated CO2 on the forest
We'll study the impacts on carbon, water and nutrient cycles and biodiversity, and use this to improve models
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaq0...
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The $2.9 billion tax cuts to landlords over 4 years would have funded 7,250 annual doses of Trikafta for cystic fibrosis patients.
These decisions are a choice in values.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
These decisions are a choice in values.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Pharmac could trim list of medicines awaiting funding
There are more than 120 drugs currently being considered, and many have been there for a number of years.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 3, 2025 at 6:28 AM
The $2.9 billion tax cuts to landlords over 4 years would have funded 7,250 annual doses of Trikafta for cystic fibrosis patients.
These decisions are a choice in values.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
These decisions are a choice in values.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Now over 1200 beautiful folks have pledged! Such a wonderful testament to Siouxsie and her incredible mahi.
Amazing to see @siouxsiew.bsky.social has smashed her original goal on Pledgeme already but this is less than 2% of the amount she is out of pocket. Check out the amazing rewards on offer and contribute what you can!
www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
Support Dr Siouxsie After She Supported Us! | PledgeMe
Support Dr Siouxsie to recover some of the money she spent fighting her legal case to protect employees experiencing online abuse
www.pledgeme.co.nz
November 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Now over 1200 beautiful folks have pledged! Such a wonderful testament to Siouxsie and her incredible mahi.