UrbanAKL
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The first IREX ferry would have been online THIS WEEKEND if Nicola did not cancel them
Now we have 4 more years of dodgy shit while we wait for the TEMU option....
Now we have 4 more years of dodgy shit while we wait for the TEMU option....
Boy am I glad the first replacements for these ferries will be arriving in Feb 2026, with port upgrades at Picton and Wellington nearing completion after two and a half years of work.
Oh wait, hold on a second, just hearing that ferries won't be here until 2029.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Oh wait, hold on a second, just hearing that ferries won't be here until 2029.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
‘Everyone’s a bit stressed’: Interislander turns back for Wellington after circling in Cook Strait
The Kaiarahi is heading back to Wellington.
www.stuff.co.nz
December 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The first IREX ferry would have been online THIS WEEKEND if Nicola did not cancel them
Now we have 4 more years of dodgy shit while we wait for the TEMU option....
Now we have 4 more years of dodgy shit while we wait for the TEMU option....
think he’d been in the city centre for some 30 years. a sad day
December 12, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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nz media have, by and large, joined the fight against fascism... on the side of the fascists
This is NZME's first story on the UN report. They lead with attacks from right-wing politicians.
What in the report is laughable? What are the facts?
Always tone over substance.
What in the report is laughable? What are the facts?
Always tone over substance.
December 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
nz media have, by and large, joined the fight against fascism... on the side of the fascists
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This is NZME's first story on the UN report. They lead with attacks from right-wing politicians.
What in the report is laughable? What are the facts?
Always tone over substance.
What in the report is laughable? What are the facts?
Always tone over substance.
December 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This is NZME's first story on the UN report. They lead with attacks from right-wing politicians.
What in the report is laughable? What are the facts?
Always tone over substance.
What in the report is laughable? What are the facts?
Always tone over substance.
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$9.23 billion over 3 years/2% of the economy lost to car crashes
And NACT want us to go faster, on more roads, with less safety
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
And NACT want us to go faster, on more roads, with less safety
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Higher speeds lower productivity: what the data shows crash delays really cost Auckland
Analysis - Rolling back speed limits ignores the hidden costs of delays caused by an increased number of crashes, Timothy Welch writes.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 11, 2025 at 7:40 AM
$9.23 billion over 3 years/2% of the economy lost to car crashes
And NACT want us to go faster, on more roads, with less safety
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
And NACT want us to go faster, on more roads, with less safety
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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📚 Flat Bush Pop-up Library coming soon!
In our Howick Local Board open workshop today, staff presented an update on temporary library. Community has waited a long time for library & while this isn't permanent & still work to be done, thrilled to see that we're closer than ever.
In our Howick Local Board open workshop today, staff presented an update on temporary library. Community has waited a long time for library & while this isn't permanent & still work to be done, thrilled to see that we're closer than ever.
December 11, 2025 at 6:21 AM
📚 Flat Bush Pop-up Library coming soon!
In our Howick Local Board open workshop today, staff presented an update on temporary library. Community has waited a long time for library & while this isn't permanent & still work to be done, thrilled to see that we're closer than ever.
In our Howick Local Board open workshop today, staff presented an update on temporary library. Community has waited a long time for library & while this isn't permanent & still work to be done, thrilled to see that we're closer than ever.
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I can call it now, they are both the worst! That was so easy.
We live in a world of abundance, and that includes titles and crowns for shit politicians who would rather use their power to punch down and entrench poverty in this country.
We live in a world of abundance, and that includes titles and crowns for shit politicians who would rather use their power to punch down and entrench poverty in this country.
December 11, 2025 at 5:44 AM
I can call it now, they are both the worst! That was so easy.
We live in a world of abundance, and that includes titles and crowns for shit politicians who would rather use their power to punch down and entrench poverty in this country.
We live in a world of abundance, and that includes titles and crowns for shit politicians who would rather use their power to punch down and entrench poverty in this country.
#BusNews: A shake-up of Hawke’s Bay’s bus network has frustrated some Hastings residents who don’t want bus stops installed outside their homes.
Via NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-t...
Via NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-t...
Hastings is getting 180 new bus stops - not everyone’s happy
'We bought this house without a bus stop and we don’t want one now.'
www.nzherald.co.nz
December 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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I have a medium junior associate who is about to have a fair amount of time off school and is looking for interesting places to visit in AKL - they will do Ikea tomorrow. Interested in day trips to spots on the fringes to explore (have HOP card will travel). Done Hamilton already. Ideas pls!
December 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I have a medium junior associate who is about to have a fair amount of time off school and is looking for interesting places to visit in AKL - they will do Ikea tomorrow. Interested in day trips to spots on the fringes to explore (have HOP card will travel). Done Hamilton already. Ideas pls!
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Imagine Richard living in the human world. There he is, seriously telling a village chief that he will need to sell off the exclusive rights to the village well before the villagers will be able to build a flour mill. The chief is like 'my guys are sat waiting to build the mill, ghoul. Do one!'
December 10, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Imagine Richard living in the human world. There he is, seriously telling a village chief that he will need to sell off the exclusive rights to the village well before the villagers will be able to build a flour mill. The chief is like 'my guys are sat waiting to build the mill, ghoul. Do one!'
If National and Labour agree on a 'bipartisan' policy to follow Australia's social media ban
Aotearoa will be fucked
#nzpol
Aotearoa will be fucked
#nzpol
Labour, National MPs join forces to address social media harm against children
Labour, National MPs join forces to address social media harm against children
"I have children who went through a life without this, and the fact our kids are going through this is just not acceptable."
www.rnz.co.nz
December 10, 2025 at 6:59 AM
If National and Labour agree on a 'bipartisan' policy to follow Australia's social media ban
Aotearoa will be fucked
#nzpol
Aotearoa will be fucked
#nzpol
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AoNZ is one of few countries to be so beholden to Microsoft at a government (local, regional, and definitely national) level. It's always been a challenge to bring in other (better) tech as the immune system has built up over many years, and is very strong.
December 10, 2025 at 4:01 AM
AoNZ is one of few countries to be so beholden to Microsoft at a government (local, regional, and definitely national) level. It's always been a challenge to bring in other (better) tech as the immune system has built up over many years, and is very strong.
Everyone please,
think of the poor asbestos suppliers who had their sales reduced and businesses shut down
because of the woke mentality of not dying from Asbestosis.
#nzpol
think of the poor asbestos suppliers who had their sales reduced and businesses shut down
because of the woke mentality of not dying from Asbestosis.
#nzpol
Disappointing that the article doesn't talk to any public health experts or highlight any of the research that draws a link between late night purchases and alcohol harm.
"Over the past year, my total sales have reduced by 23.5 percent," he said.
That'd frame that number a bit different, huh.
"Over the past year, my total sales have reduced by 23.5 percent," he said.
That'd frame that number a bit different, huh.
Reduced trading hours hurting Auckland alcohol sales
December 10, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Everyone please,
think of the poor asbestos suppliers who had their sales reduced and businesses shut down
because of the woke mentality of not dying from Asbestosis.
#nzpol
think of the poor asbestos suppliers who had their sales reduced and businesses shut down
because of the woke mentality of not dying from Asbestosis.
#nzpol
I can't think of a more stereotypically-kiwi quote that's somehow resonating and relevant to Aotearoa than
"They're killing our native birds and not shagging them.”
"They're killing our native birds and not shagging them.”
Quote of the year: Luxon's 'go make a marmite sandwich' in running for annual contest
Quote of the year: Luxon's 'go make a marmite sandwich' in running for annual contest
Politicians from across the spectrum have dominated the 2025 list along with some frank conservationists.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I can't think of a more stereotypically-kiwi quote that's somehow resonating and relevant to Aotearoa than
"They're killing our native birds and not shagging them.”
"They're killing our native birds and not shagging them.”
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Wait, what?! Yesterday, it emerged that Auckland Transport plans to re-open Queen St to all night thru-traffic. Boy racers, start your engines!🏎️🏎️🏎️
But why? And who on earth asked for this? Is this Project K all over again?
@connorsharp.bsky.social has the scoop - and a campaign to restore sanity.
But why? And who on earth asked for this? Is this Project K all over again?
@connorsharp.bsky.social has the scoop - and a campaign to restore sanity.
It's time to stand up for a better Queen Street, again! - Greater Auckland
Here we are again. For the umpteenth time, more changes are being proposed for Queen Street (and Midtown). Unfortunately, these are not good changes, and they include pouring traffic back into the sho...
www.greaterauckland.org.nz
December 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Wait, what?! Yesterday, it emerged that Auckland Transport plans to re-open Queen St to all night thru-traffic. Boy racers, start your engines!🏎️🏎️🏎️
But why? And who on earth asked for this? Is this Project K all over again?
@connorsharp.bsky.social has the scoop - and a campaign to restore sanity.
But why? And who on earth asked for this? Is this Project K all over again?
@connorsharp.bsky.social has the scoop - and a campaign to restore sanity.
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I really think a lot of centre-left Labour-supporting people, if they truly want to change the government *and* get genuine progressive/left policies over the line, need to brush up on the history of the ACT Party
I'm quite serious
I'm quite serious
December 9, 2025 at 4:41 AM
I really think a lot of centre-left Labour-supporting people, if they truly want to change the government *and* get genuine progressive/left policies over the line, need to brush up on the history of the ACT Party
I'm quite serious
I'm quite serious
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This is what banning under-16s from social media looks like for EVERYONE
December 9, 2025 at 3:26 AM
This is what banning under-16s from social media looks like for EVERYONE
"Consumer spending is up, especially on big-ticket items like cars and electronics..."
which anyone in tech industry can attest it'll be short lived, given that an AI-hyped global memory shortage is fucking things up atm.
So stock up on that greenshoots copium i guess...
#nzpol
which anyone in tech industry can attest it'll be short lived, given that an AI-hyped global memory shortage is fucking things up atm.
So stock up on that greenshoots copium i guess...
#nzpol
December 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
"Consumer spending is up, especially on big-ticket items like cars and electronics..."
which anyone in tech industry can attest it'll be short lived, given that an AI-hyped global memory shortage is fucking things up atm.
So stock up on that greenshoots copium i guess...
#nzpol
which anyone in tech industry can attest it'll be short lived, given that an AI-hyped global memory shortage is fucking things up atm.
So stock up on that greenshoots copium i guess...
#nzpol
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Reminder this event is on tonight
Plan Change 120 updates the rules for where homes can go and how we manage risks like flooding.
Join Council's in-person info session to learn more and ask questions.
📆Tues 9 Dec, 6:30pm
⛪St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr, Botany
To attend, please register: tinyurl.com/yh5ut67f
Join Council's in-person info session to learn more and ask questions.
📆Tues 9 Dec, 6:30pm
⛪St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr, Botany
To attend, please register: tinyurl.com/yh5ut67f
Auckland's Future Housing Plan - Plan Change 120
Submissions open from 3 November to 19 December 2025.
tinyurl.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Reminder this event is on tonight
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The Australien Government has made an ad about the Social Media Ban for Under-16s, and it's surprisingly honest and informative.
Honest Government Ad | Social Media Ban
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:49 AM
The Australien Government has made an ad about the Social Media Ban for Under-16s, and it's surprisingly honest and informative.
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As we are now in a period where one party has, in the past two months, bought enough political ads on YouTube to have shown 1 to everyone in the country if they were evenly distributed, just a reminder that the Google Ads Transparency Centre is still a thing & the Political Ads tab tracks showings
December 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
As we are now in a period where one party has, in the past two months, bought enough political ads on YouTube to have shown 1 to everyone in the country if they were evenly distributed, just a reminder that the Google Ads Transparency Centre is still a thing & the Political Ads tab tracks showings
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I wish a notice like this wasn't necessary.
www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
Important notice: AI-generated archival references
www.icrc.org
December 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I wish a notice like this wasn't necessary.
www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
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Cowboy hat wearing cycleway sabatour putting these signs up all over Grey Lynn Shops and Surrey Crescent today, based on some completely deranged idea of whats happening.
Interesting whos hoarding (cough cough Mike Lee) was used to make these signs...
Interesting whos hoarding (cough cough Mike Lee) was used to make these signs...
December 8, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Cowboy hat wearing cycleway sabatour putting these signs up all over Grey Lynn Shops and Surrey Crescent today, based on some completely deranged idea of whats happening.
Interesting whos hoarding (cough cough Mike Lee) was used to make these signs...
Interesting whos hoarding (cough cough Mike Lee) was used to make these signs...
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Successfully define 'social media' before the next election and I'll eat a Compass school lunch
December 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Successfully define 'social media' before the next election and I'll eat a Compass school lunch