James Nisbet
@bandit.nz
I design experiences, and vote for the climate in every election. Big fan of #bioswales. Views are my own.
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James Nisbet
@bandit.nz
· Oct 13
Today will be my 1,000th consecutive day of gratitude journaling 💖
At first, it was unbelievably cringe and a real slog to keep at it, but after a few months it got easier. It has without a doubt helped rewire my brain into being better able to recognise the good things in my life.
Recommended 👍
At first, it was unbelievably cringe and a real slog to keep at it, but after a few months it got easier. It has without a doubt helped rewire my brain into being better able to recognise the good things in my life.
Recommended 👍
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November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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You have to keep giving money to avoid collapse and if there’s collapse you have to give more money. It’s called the free market.
November 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
You have to keep giving money to avoid collapse and if there’s collapse you have to give more money. It’s called the free market.
This is what happens when Dunning-Kruger incarnate on an ideological bent gets into power. Similar thing happening in New Zealand to be honest.
Right wing ideology is toxic to a functioning government and society. That is exceedingly clear. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
Right wing ideology is toxic to a functioning government and society. That is exceedingly clear. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
DOGE “cut muscle, not fat”; 26K experts rehired after brutal cuts
Government brain drain will haunt US after DOGE abruptly terminated.
arstechnica.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:49 AM
This is what happens when Dunning-Kruger incarnate on an ideological bent gets into power. Similar thing happening in New Zealand to be honest.
Right wing ideology is toxic to a functioning government and society. That is exceedingly clear. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
Right wing ideology is toxic to a functioning government and society. That is exceedingly clear. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
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It’s fun to think about the surgeon who will botch your surgery 20 years from now and what he’s doing at this moment. He just ran all his homework through ChatGPT. He just read that article about vaccines and autism at the CDC website. He just watched an Instagram video about the moon landing hoax.
November 21, 2025 at 4:27 AM
It’s fun to think about the surgeon who will botch your surgery 20 years from now and what he’s doing at this moment. He just ran all his homework through ChatGPT. He just read that article about vaccines and autism at the CDC website. He just watched an Instagram video about the moon landing hoax.
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Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
Bad time to be a New Zealander who doesn't export anything.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/579440/why-the-new-zealand-dollar-has-plunged-to-13-year-lows
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/579440/why-the-new-zealand-dollar-has-plunged-to-13-year-lows
Why the New Zealand dollar has plunged to 13-year lows
The Kiwi has been struggling against Australia's, Britain's and China's currencies.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 20, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Bad time to be a New Zealander who doesn't export anything.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/579440/why-the-new-zealand-dollar-has-plunged-to-13-year-lows
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/579440/why-the-new-zealand-dollar-has-plunged-to-13-year-lows
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Nice article summarising the senseless choices this government has been making on energy
https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360891513/fuel-last-resort-how-imported-gas-became-new-zealands-first-choice
https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360891513/fuel-last-resort-how-imported-gas-became-new-zealands-first-choice
The fuel of ‘last resort’: How imported gas became New Zealand’s first choice
For a government facing blackouts and business closures in an election year, importing gas is an attractive choice. For others, it's the worst possible option.
www.thepost.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Nice article summarising the senseless choices this government has been making on energy
https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360891513/fuel-last-resort-how-imported-gas-became-new-zealands-first-choice
https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360891513/fuel-last-resort-how-imported-gas-became-new-zealands-first-choice
Better things are possible www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9dZ...
Opportunity: TOP rebrands as it chases 5% MMP threshold
YouTube video by Q+A with Jack Tame
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Better things are possible www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9dZ...
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I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here
November 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here
Looking forward to the legal cases against NZ. Let's go!
So tired of this deranged behaviour from the right wing. Time for some legal consequence
https://theconversation.com/cop30-pacific-leaders-now-have-world-court-backing-to-call-countries-to-account-over-climate-risk-262616
So tired of this deranged behaviour from the right wing. Time for some legal consequence
https://theconversation.com/cop30-pacific-leaders-now-have-world-court-backing-to-call-countries-to-account-over-climate-risk-262616
COP30: Pacific leaders now have world court backing to call countries to account over climate risk
New Zealand’s decision to renew oil and gas exploration could place it in breach of emerging international climate law.
theconversation.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Looking forward to the legal cases against NZ. Let's go!
So tired of this deranged behaviour from the right wing. Time for some legal consequence
https://theconversation.com/cop30-pacific-leaders-now-have-world-court-backing-to-call-countries-to-account-over-climate-risk-262616
So tired of this deranged behaviour from the right wing. Time for some legal consequence
https://theconversation.com/cop30-pacific-leaders-now-have-world-court-backing-to-call-countries-to-account-over-climate-risk-262616
What's the name for this but for startup bros who have a single success? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobel_d...
Nobel disease - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:06 AM
What's the name for this but for startup bros who have a single success? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobel_d...
Sure, but for a brief moment in time we did make some sick profits www.theguardian.com/environment/...
November 13, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Sure, but for a brief moment in time we did make some sick profits www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Can't believe Labour have done this www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/578...
'Most deteriorated' - NZ plummets in global tobacco control ranking
An anti-vaping group calls the ranking an "international disgrace".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Can't believe Labour have done this www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/578...
Can't believe Labour have done this www.interest.co.nz/currencies/1...
NZD/AUD dips to a fresh 12-year low
Buoyant risk sentiment amid expectations for a deal that would end US government shutdown. Global equities make solid gains while an initial selloff for US treasuries fades
www.interest.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Can't believe Labour have done this www.interest.co.nz/currencies/1...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Day 296 I'm glad I don't live in the USA
November 11, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Day 296 I'm glad I don't live in the USA
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Your cat when you're choking to death in your apartment
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Your cat when you're choking to death in your apartment
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incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Ah yes Guy Fawkes, the night where several of my neighbours let me know how low their IQ and consideration for others is
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November 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Ah yes Guy Fawkes, the night where several of my neighbours let me know how low their IQ and consideration for others is
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A House of Dynamite? What a disappointment. Started out so hot but man, what a let down in the end
November 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
A House of Dynamite? What a disappointment. Started out so hot but man, what a let down in the end
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Democrats won big. If it holds through 2028, it's going to be interesting to watch all the tech giants pretend they're not a bunch of MAGA fascists.
November 5, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Democrats won big. If it holds through 2028, it's going to be interesting to watch all the tech giants pretend they're not a bunch of MAGA fascists.
Curtis looks like a bad guy from Red Alert lmao
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Curtis looks like a bad guy from Red Alert lmao