Patrick Reynolds for a greater Auckland
@patrickreynolds.bsky.social
urbanism, governance, photography.
deputy chair AKL city centre advisory panel
@greaterauckland.bsky.social
www.patrickreynolds.co.nz
deputy chair AKL city centre advisory panel
@greaterauckland.bsky.social
www.patrickreynolds.co.nz
Economic vandalism.
February 10, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Economic vandalism.
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Nearly 5GW of solar contracted in UK govt auction. Biggest ever in capacity and confirms solar as the cheapest power in Britain. More solar = lower bills.
BREAKING: UK govt auction secures 4.9GW new solar at £65/MWh and 1.3GW new onshore wind at £72/MWh, 13% and 21% below the price cap respectively.
All due online by 2029.
All due online by 2029.
February 10, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Nearly 5GW of solar contracted in UK govt auction. Biggest ever in capacity and confirms solar as the cheapest power in Britain. More solar = lower bills.
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The iron logic of the learning rate means that solar PV plus batteries out-performs every form of fossil fuels now, and every innovation and clever idea and production improvement and efficiency gain will continue to widen the gap every single year henceforth
February 10, 2026 at 6:58 AM
The iron logic of the learning rate means that solar PV plus batteries out-performs every form of fossil fuels now, and every innovation and clever idea and production improvement and efficiency gain will continue to widen the gap every single year henceforth
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🔥HOT OFF THE PRESS: Why the energy transition is disruptive, non-linear, hard to predict and often faster than expected.
Our paper in Nature Reviews Clean Technology shows how feedback loops create virtuous and vicious cycles that can accelerate or block change. 🧵
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Our paper in Nature Reviews Clean Technology shows how feedback loops create virtuous and vicious cycles that can accelerate or block change. 🧵
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
February 7, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🔥HOT OFF THE PRESS: Why the energy transition is disruptive, non-linear, hard to predict and often faster than expected.
Our paper in Nature Reviews Clean Technology shows how feedback loops create virtuous and vicious cycles that can accelerate or block change. 🧵
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Our paper in Nature Reviews Clean Technology shows how feedback loops create virtuous and vicious cycles that can accelerate or block change. 🧵
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
We know this must be a fossil fuel car, as the headline says absolutely nothing about type.
Car fire at Khyber Pass off-ramp jams SH1 in Auckland
Car fire at Khyber Pass off-ramp jams SH1 in Auckland
A car fire has closed the SH1 Khyber Pass off-ramp in central Auckland.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 8, 2026 at 2:48 AM
We know this must be a fossil fuel car, as the headline says absolutely nothing about type.
On your (e-)bike, people:
electrek.co/2026/02/06/s...
electrek.co/2026/02/06/s...
Scientific study shows e-bikes benefit a surprising part of the body
From a fitness perspective, electric bikes are often framed as a way to make cycling easier on the legs or...
electrek.co
February 7, 2026 at 9:51 PM
On your (e-)bike, people:
electrek.co/2026/02/06/s...
electrek.co/2026/02/06/s...
V funny thread
Blueskyese and Xian share an obvious common root as both being Twitteric languages, the difference is that after the split Xian became a hybrid Twitteric/Channer-linkedin tongue, while Blueskyese changed less overall but did pick up some tumbleric and redditor loanwords
yeah Bluesky is primarily a Tumblric language
February 7, 2026 at 9:40 AM
V funny thread
Queenstown, Alexandra, and Dunedin!
For anyone making long term travel plans - the lower South Island of Aotearoa #nz is going to be worth a visit 22 July 2028 for a total eclipse - check the best viewing path:
www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/sola...
www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/sola...
February 7, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Queenstown, Alexandra, and Dunedin!
Welcome to the future (for backward places like NZ) or the present, if you’re Norwegian.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Only seven new petrol-powered cars sold in Norway in January
Data shows 29 hybrid and 98 diesel cars also sold, while the figure for battery electric vehicles was more than 2,000
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Welcome to the future (for backward places like NZ) or the present, if you’re Norwegian.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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The thing is, RNZ is not under commercial pressure to churn out ‘content’ as frequently as possible, and doesn’t have to publish clickbait because it doesn’t have to generate ‘engagement’ for advertisers.
Its management should understand that RNZ is in the lower volume higher quality business.
Its management should understand that RNZ is in the lower volume higher quality business.
February 7, 2026 at 12:58 AM
The thing is, RNZ is not under commercial pressure to churn out ‘content’ as frequently as possible, and doesn’t have to publish clickbait because it doesn’t have to generate ‘engagement’ for advertisers.
Its management should understand that RNZ is in the lower volume higher quality business.
Its management should understand that RNZ is in the lower volume higher quality business.
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"But what about China?" has been a throwaway comment made many times to justify inaction on climate change or criticise decarbonisation policies.
Well China is now by far the world's largest manufacturer, installer, and user of clean energy technologies.
Well China is now by far the world's largest manufacturer, installer, and user of clean energy technologies.
February 6, 2026 at 1:42 PM
"But what about China?" has been a throwaway comment made many times to justify inaction on climate change or criticise decarbonisation policies.
Well China is now by far the world's largest manufacturer, installer, and user of clean energy technologies.
Well China is now by far the world's largest manufacturer, installer, and user of clean energy technologies.
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Trump wants to destroy Ukraine.
Europe must step up to defeat the Russian Regime and de-couple from U.S..
Pic source: A. Applebaum
Europe must step up to defeat the Russian Regime and de-couple from U.S..
Pic source: A. Applebaum
February 5, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Trump wants to destroy Ukraine.
Europe must step up to defeat the Russian Regime and de-couple from U.S..
Pic source: A. Applebaum
Europe must step up to defeat the Russian Regime and de-couple from U.S..
Pic source: A. Applebaum
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Putin, Xi, Musk, Thiel, Trump, Vance. They all want Europe divided.
Why? Because a united Europe is a superpower they cannot bully.
That’s why they hate EU regulation. It’s the only force on earth that makes them follow the rules.
It’s their kryptonite
Why? Because a united Europe is a superpower they cannot bully.
That’s why they hate EU regulation. It’s the only force on earth that makes them follow the rules.
It’s their kryptonite
February 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Putin, Xi, Musk, Thiel, Trump, Vance. They all want Europe divided.
Why? Because a united Europe is a superpower they cannot bully.
That’s why they hate EU regulation. It’s the only force on earth that makes them follow the rules.
It’s their kryptonite
Why? Because a united Europe is a superpower they cannot bully.
That’s why they hate EU regulation. It’s the only force on earth that makes them follow the rules.
It’s their kryptonite
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Imagine if four years into our war in Iraq we had only occupied 20 percent of it and lost 1.2 million men. Would anyone say the US is winning?
No? Then how in the hell can you say Russia is winning?!
No? Then how in the hell can you say Russia is winning?!
February 5, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Imagine if four years into our war in Iraq we had only occupied 20 percent of it and lost 1.2 million men. Would anyone say the US is winning?
No? Then how in the hell can you say Russia is winning?!
No? Then how in the hell can you say Russia is winning?!
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Layoffs just hit their highest start-of-year total since January 2009 — the height of the Great Recession — according to data tracking firm Challenger.
Meanwhile, CEO pay and corporate profits continue to hit record highs.
Does anyone still believe that trickle-down tax cuts create jobs?
Meanwhile, CEO pay and corporate profits continue to hit record highs.
Does anyone still believe that trickle-down tax cuts create jobs?
February 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Layoffs just hit their highest start-of-year total since January 2009 — the height of the Great Recession — according to data tracking firm Challenger.
Meanwhile, CEO pay and corporate profits continue to hit record highs.
Does anyone still believe that trickle-down tax cuts create jobs?
Meanwhile, CEO pay and corporate profits continue to hit record highs.
Does anyone still believe that trickle-down tax cuts create jobs?
“You’re Wrong About” @michaelhobbes.bsky.social and Dave Roberts of @volts.wtf on this political moment -> great analysis:
www.volts.wtf/p/all-about-...
www.volts.wtf/p/all-about-...
All about "reactionary centrism"
Michael Hobbes joins me to diagnose the pundit class's obsession with scolding the left while the right burns down the house.
www.volts.wtf
February 5, 2026 at 7:37 AM
“You’re Wrong About” @michaelhobbes.bsky.social and Dave Roberts of @volts.wtf on this political moment -> great analysis:
www.volts.wtf/p/all-about-...
www.volts.wtf/p/all-about-...
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We should, eh?
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Can we all have a day off when David Attenborough turns a hundred in a couple of months.
We need more joy in our world
#AttenboroughDay
We need more joy in our world
#AttenboroughDay
February 5, 2026 at 6:49 AM
We should, eh?
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"The #climate scientists we surveyed were unambiguous: current economic models can’t capture what matters most – the cascading failures & compounding shocks that define climate risk in a warmer world – & could undermine the foundations of economic growth” - Dr Jesse Abrams, @gsiexeter.bsky.social
Flawed economic models mean climate crisis could crash global economy, experts warn
States and financial bodies using modelling that ignores shocks from extreme weather and climate tipping points
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:40 AM
"The #climate scientists we surveyed were unambiguous: current economic models can’t capture what matters most – the cascading failures & compounding shocks that define climate risk in a warmer world – & could undermine the foundations of economic growth” - Dr Jesse Abrams, @gsiexeter.bsky.social
Aucklander here- that thing is ugly and useless, what y’all doing down there? And why haven’t delivered the golden mile yet? Welly used to be our urban trailblazer, not anymore, clearly.
Wellington's City to Sea bridge saved but $85m in seismic work off the table
Wellington's City to Sea bridge saved but $85m in seismic work off the table
There's been a years-long fight over the City to Sea bridge that connects Wellington's waterfront to the central city.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 5, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Aucklander here- that thing is ugly and useless, what y’all doing down there? And why haven’t delivered the golden mile yet? Welly used to be our urban trailblazer, not anymore, clearly.
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It's $36m a year, for goodness sake. The cost to taxpayers in 2023-24 from storm damage *in Tairāwhiti alone* was nearly half a billion. Yet the same govt throws tens of billions at mega-roads because they're very important for the economy. www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Government rejects plan to prevent landslides and save hundreds of millions in Gisborne
Plan pitched as a model for other regions too.
www.stuff.co.nz
February 3, 2026 at 11:07 PM
It's $36m a year, for goodness sake. The cost to taxpayers in 2023-24 from storm damage *in Tairāwhiti alone* was nearly half a billion. Yet the same govt throws tens of billions at mega-roads because they're very important for the economy. www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
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one of my strongest beliefs is that we're in our situation right now bc some of the most prominent talking heads (e.g. joe rogan, andrew schulz) are learning about politics in their 40s and 50s, instead of their teens and early 20s, and we have to go along for the ride as they learn basic things
February 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
one of my strongest beliefs is that we're in our situation right now bc some of the most prominent talking heads (e.g. joe rogan, andrew schulz) are learning about politics in their 40s and 50s, instead of their teens and early 20s, and we have to go along for the ride as they learn basic things
Happy Waitangi Day-eve, y’all
February 5, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Happy Waitangi Day-eve, y’all
Obviously this was always going to be the case.
February 5, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Obviously this was always going to be the case.
Light Rail on K Rd!*
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February 5, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Light Rail on K Rd!*
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How China crushed Beijing’s crazy traffic noise
YouTube video by The Australian
youtu.be
February 5, 2026 at 12:56 AM