Froggie24
@froggie24.bsky.social
"If there is a mining opportunity and it's impeded by a blind frog, goodbye Freddie" Shane Jones.
Interested in protecting nature, climate action, NZ politics, climate justice, biodiversity, urban design, Toitu te Tiriti, urbanism, public transport
Interested in protecting nature, climate action, NZ politics, climate justice, biodiversity, urban design, Toitu te Tiriti, urbanism, public transport
Idea: If you are old like me, you will remember the famous political ad National used, with Labour, Greens and the Māori Party, all arguing together in a rowing boat. Labour and Greens should re-run the ad, with ACT steering, NZ First paddling and National having no say at all.
November 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Idea: If you are old like me, you will remember the famous political ad National used, with Labour, Greens and the Māori Party, all arguing together in a rowing boat. Labour and Greens should re-run the ad, with ACT steering, NZ First paddling and National having no say at all.
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when trying on pants, do this in the store. then tell the sales associate "the menswear guy told me to do this."
IG mr.funkys0ul
IG mr.funkys0ul
November 25, 2025 at 10:17 AM
when trying on pants, do this in the store. then tell the sales associate "the menswear guy told me to do this."
IG mr.funkys0ul
IG mr.funkys0ul
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What the hell is going on with the new New Zealand school curriculum, and what does it have to do with the Atlas Network? (No, really!)
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 AM
What the hell is going on with the new New Zealand school curriculum, and what does it have to do with the Atlas Network? (No, really!)
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
A thread:
#nzpol #kikorangi
So National is considering repealing the Regulatory Standards Bill after providing the majority votes to pass it? It's good they are considering it, but this is also unhinged. Maybe they should just pass legislation and repeal it next day for maximum efficiency. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
'It's not impossible': Willis says National may join other parties to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
The National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
So National is considering repealing the Regulatory Standards Bill after providing the majority votes to pass it? It's good they are considering it, but this is also unhinged. Maybe they should just pass legislation and repeal it next day for maximum efficiency. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
@greenpeace.org.nz has updated their timeline for the Luxon government's War on nature. It just gets fucking worse.
November 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
@greenpeace.org.nz has updated their timeline for the Luxon government's War on nature. It just gets fucking worse.
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Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
Literally a government decision a day that causes you to repeat this quote from Hera Lindsay Bird like a mantra: "godDAMN, this stupid milk-loving piece of shit dumbass mean spirited sale at Briscoes racist sexist 40% off deck furniture piss country” – Hera Lindsay Bird."
November 26, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Literally a government decision a day that causes you to repeat this quote from Hera Lindsay Bird like a mantra: "godDAMN, this stupid milk-loving piece of shit dumbass mean spirited sale at Briscoes racist sexist 40% off deck furniture piss country” – Hera Lindsay Bird."
There is a name for when you decide to change a government mid term for no particularly good reason, because you did not like the way people voted. The word is not democracy - but it also starts with d...
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 AM
There is a name for when you decide to change a government mid term for no particularly good reason, because you did not like the way people voted. The word is not democracy - but it also starts with d...
The government cannot bear to have anything impact the profits of our dairy industry (or our virtually non-existent coal/gold mining industry. They are also angry that some communities chose to keep Māori seats.
Let us be real. The "problem" in local government that National/ACT/NZ First want to fix, is there are too many 'green' politicians in regional councils who care about the environment and are taking (moderate) actions to reduce the damage caused by big polluters. In particular, dairy, our sacred cow
November 26, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The government cannot bear to have anything impact the profits of our dairy industry (or our virtually non-existent coal/gold mining industry. They are also angry that some communities chose to keep Māori seats.
Let us be real. The "problem" in local government that National/ACT/NZ First want to fix, is there are too many 'green' politicians in regional councils who care about the environment and are taking (moderate) actions to reduce the damage caused by big polluters. In particular, dairy, our sacred cow
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Let us be real. The "problem" in local government that National/ACT/NZ First want to fix, is there are too many 'green' politicians in regional councils who care about the environment and are taking (moderate) actions to reduce the damage caused by big polluters. In particular, dairy, our sacred cow
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“Automobile industry analysts say that manufacturers are attracted to high profit margins from SUVs: they can make more money from SUVs even tho they make fewer vehicles.”
"If ranked among countries, the global fleet of SUVs would be the world's 5th largest emitter of CO2…”
We all pay the costs.
"If ranked among countries, the global fleet of SUVs would be the world's 5th largest emitter of CO2…”
We all pay the costs.
November 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
“Automobile industry analysts say that manufacturers are attracted to high profit margins from SUVs: they can make more money from SUVs even tho they make fewer vehicles.”
"If ranked among countries, the global fleet of SUVs would be the world's 5th largest emitter of CO2…”
We all pay the costs.
"If ranked among countries, the global fleet of SUVs would be the world's 5th largest emitter of CO2…”
We all pay the costs.
Another ludicrously bad climate decision: 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
November 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Another ludicrously bad climate decision: www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
It's easy to lose sight of just how bad the government's weakening of methane emissions targets is - as @christinahood.bsky.social points out, "The extra warming caused by weakening the methane target...is roughly equivalent to tripling all of [NZ's] other emissions out to 2050"
November 18, 2025 at 8:38 AM
It's easy to lose sight of just how bad the government's weakening of methane emissions targets is - as @christinahood.bsky.social points out, "The extra warming caused by weakening the methane target...is roughly equivalent to tripling all of [NZ's] other emissions out to 2050"
This graph from Robert McLachlan - perfect demonstration of how government intentions matter. Because it is clear this government plans to take no action on climate change, car importers have made no progress towards clean car standards. Now the government is cancelling them
November 18, 2025 at 8:34 AM
This graph from Robert McLachlan - perfect demonstration of how government intentions matter. Because it is clear this government plans to take no action on climate change, car importers have made no progress towards clean car standards. Now the government is cancelling them
Aotearoa New Zealand - international climate pariah. www.carbonnews.co.nz/news/36069/m...
Politics
www.carbonnews.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Aotearoa New Zealand - international climate pariah. www.carbonnews.co.nz/news/36069/m...
little bit of positive news for a change
Congestion pricing moves forward with bi-partisan support. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Legislation allowing congestion charging passes third reading in Parliament
The Bill establishes a framework permitting local authorities to set up a congestion charging scheme, by notifying NZTA.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
little bit of positive news for a change
Great list by @marcdaalder.bsky.social - these are just the harmful climate decisions the government has made in the last 6 weeks. If you zoom out to their whole term in government so far, the situation looks even worse.
November 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Great list by @marcdaalder.bsky.social - these are just the harmful climate decisions the government has made in the last 6 weeks. If you zoom out to their whole term in government so far, the situation looks even worse.
Incredible takedown by @marcdaalder.bsky.social of the Government's climate strategy - Let it burn. By and large, their policy platform appears to involve actively increasing emissions (while saying they don't want them to rise). 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 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Incredible takedown by @marcdaalder.bsky.social of the Government's climate strategy - Let it burn. By and large, their policy platform appears to involve actively increasing emissions (while saying they don't want them to rise). newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
The debate around capital gains tax is interesting in NZ. 66% of NZers own their home - but surprisingly few own 2 properties. It's hard to get exact figures - maybe 20%? Of those who own investment properties, most own only 1 - a very small group own 20+ properties. figure.nz/chart/ydWBSI...
November 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The debate around capital gains tax is interesting in NZ. 66% of NZers own their home - but surprisingly few own 2 properties. It's hard to get exact figures - maybe 20%? Of those who own investment properties, most own only 1 - a very small group own 20+ properties. figure.nz/chart/ydWBSI...
So I take it back - Chris hipkins is absolutely backing the capital gains tax policy, and while it's timid, it is a step forward. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6A7...
Chris Hipkins: Will capital gains tax have unfair outcomes?
YouTube video by Q+A with Jack Tame
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:17 AM
So I take it back - Chris hipkins is absolutely backing the capital gains tax policy, and while it's timid, it is a step forward. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6A7...
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And bear in mind this is what the Israelis _want_ the BBC to show:
November 6, 2025 at 8:43 AM
And bear in mind this is what the Israelis _want_ the BBC to show:
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Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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The Western Australian government is allowing 2% of Western Australia to be fracked… as if that’s not much.
But
2% of Western Australia’s area is approximately 50,598 square kilometres.
That’s about the same size as Costa Rica or Slovakia.
Imagine ALL of Slovakia covered in toxic gas wells.
But
2% of Western Australia’s area is approximately 50,598 square kilometres.
That’s about the same size as Costa Rica or Slovakia.
Imagine ALL of Slovakia covered in toxic gas wells.
November 6, 2025 at 8:53 AM
The Western Australian government is allowing 2% of Western Australia to be fracked… as if that’s not much.
But
2% of Western Australia’s area is approximately 50,598 square kilometres.
That’s about the same size as Costa Rica or Slovakia.
Imagine ALL of Slovakia covered in toxic gas wells.
But
2% of Western Australia’s area is approximately 50,598 square kilometres.
That’s about the same size as Costa Rica or Slovakia.
Imagine ALL of Slovakia covered in toxic gas wells.
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The Spectator are confused.
It's not going to be cost free.
Billionaires are going to pay more.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
It's not going to be cost free.
Billionaires are going to pay more.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The Spectator are confused.
It's not going to be cost free.
Billionaires are going to pay more.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
It's not going to be cost free.
Billionaires are going to pay more.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Great explanation from Lawyers for Climate Action of how destabilising the latest changes to the Climate Change Response Act (2002) are - climate policy only works when it sends clear consistent signals to businesses and markets. This govt is in denial. www.lawyersforclimateaction.nz/news-events/...
EXPLAINER: Changes announced to the Climate Change Response Act 2002
The Ministry for the Environment has announced proposed amendments to the Climate Change Response Act 2002 ( CCRA ), New Zealand’s central climate framework law. These changes will be split bet...
www.lawyersforclimateaction.nz
November 6, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Great explanation from Lawyers for Climate Action of how destabilising the latest changes to the Climate Change Response Act (2002) are - climate policy only works when it sends clear consistent signals to businesses and markets. This govt is in denial. www.lawyersforclimateaction.nz/news-events/...