Tim Jones
@timjonesbooks.bsky.social
Writer. Recipient of the NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2022. Climate justice & environmental activist. Cricket fan. Unexpected metalhead. He/him. New poetry collection "Dracula in the Colonies" now available. #ToituTeTiriti
That's me! Initially in takahē 9 (I think), most recently in takahē 105, was guest poet in T89.
December 3, 2025 at 2:08 AM
That's me! Initially in takahē 9 (I think), most recently in takahē 105, was guest poet in T89.
Hmmm... maybe that's where they get the claimed BCR of 1? $4 billion out meets $4 billion in! Thought these docs have revealed that even NZTA, who have been known to exaggerate the claimed benefits of roading projects, admit the BCR could be as low as 0.6 - approaching $2 out for every $1 in!
December 1, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Hmmm... maybe that's where they get the claimed BCR of 1? $4 billion out meets $4 billion in! Thought these docs have revealed that even NZTA, who have been known to exaggerate the claimed benefits of roading projects, admit the BCR could be as low as 0.6 - approaching $2 out for every $1 in!
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I was singularly unimpressed with how much time was given to just broadcasting the US’s racist words without even a smidge of commentary on how it’s so massively white supremacist and xenophobic.
November 25, 2025 at 8:56 AM
I was singularly unimpressed with how much time was given to just broadcasting the US’s racist words without even a smidge of commentary on how it’s so massively white supremacist and xenophobic.
Agreed! I think the New Zealand Government should tell MAGA to eff off in general - this is just an instance of that
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Agreed! I think the New Zealand Government should tell MAGA to eff off in general - this is just an instance of that
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"We need to protect these key freedoms that only walking can offer, by ensuring it has safe, separated, continuous, comfortable and prioritised space."
It's not too late to register for the Summit and hear from Sam and all of our other great speakers online tomorrow!
It's not too late to register for the Summit and hear from Sam and all of our other great speakers online tomorrow!
Register for the 2025 Walking Summit, 6 November 2025 | Living Streets Aotearoa Inc
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November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
"We need to protect these key freedoms that only walking can offer, by ensuring it has safe, separated, continuous, comfortable and prioritised space."
It's not too late to register for the Summit and hear from Sam and all of our other great speakers online tomorrow!
It's not too late to register for the Summit and hear from Sam and all of our other great speakers online tomorrow!
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When asked "Why does walking matter?" Here is what Sam said: "Walking is the most basic and universal mode of transport. Unlike other modes - walking doesn’t require money, education, equipment, or much concentration.
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
When asked "Why does walking matter?" Here is what Sam said: "Walking is the most basic and universal mode of transport. Unlike other modes - walking doesn’t require money, education, equipment, or much concentration.
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Shout out to Eric Pawson and Thomas Blakie whose paper inspired me to think about Christchurch's residential red zone as a form of managed retreat.
Managed retreat and experimentation: realising opportunity in the Ōtautahi Christchurch residential red zone, Aotearoa New Zealand
Managed retreat is becoming a prominent issue both nationally and internationally. This is due both to the threat of rising sea levels and the growing incidence of extreme weather events, but also ...
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October 29, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Shout out to Eric Pawson and Thomas Blakie whose paper inspired me to think about Christchurch's residential red zone as a form of managed retreat.