GeorgeWeeks2014
@georgeweeks2014.bsky.social
🇪🇺British/New Zealand urban planner & university teaching fellow living and working in Auckland. Twitter refugee. Interested in most things, esp. architecture, energy, accessibility, sustainability, comedy and health. My views are my own.
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Report finds a quarter of women abused by partner
“Until such time as men realise that they don't own their women, nothing's gonna change,"
#nzpol
“Until such time as men realise that they don't own their women, nothing's gonna change,"
#nzpol
Report finds a quarter of women abused by partner
Report shows in Australia and New Zealand, 24.5 percent of women have been sexually or physically abused by a partner.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Report finds a quarter of women abused by partner
“Until such time as men realise that they don't own their women, nothing's gonna change,"
#nzpol
“Until such time as men realise that they don't own their women, nothing's gonna change,"
#nzpol
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To “my students and to anyone who might listen, I say: Don’t surrender to AI your ability to read, write and think when others once risked their lives and died for the freedom to do so.”
www.huffpost.com/entry/histor...
www.huffpost.com/entry/histor...
I Set A Trap To Catch My Students Cheating With AI. The Results Were Shocking.
"Students are not just undermining their ability to learn, but to someday lead."
www.huffpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
To “my students and to anyone who might listen, I say: Don’t surrender to AI your ability to read, write and think when others once risked their lives and died for the freedom to do so.”
www.huffpost.com/entry/histor...
www.huffpost.com/entry/histor...
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Isn't it time Nigel Farage
and every other Brexit promoter
apologised for the poverty & unemployment
caused by the decimation of the British economy
and the lies they told
"‘GDP reduced by 8%’ – Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy" www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
and every other Brexit promoter
apologised for the poverty & unemployment
caused by the decimation of the British economy
and the lies they told
"‘GDP reduced by 8%’ – Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy" www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
'GDP reduced by 8%' - Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy
Can't help but feel those responsible for Brexit should not, for example, be riding high in the polls with a new party...
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Isn't it time Nigel Farage
and every other Brexit promoter
apologised for the poverty & unemployment
caused by the decimation of the British economy
and the lies they told
"‘GDP reduced by 8%’ – Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy" www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
and every other Brexit promoter
apologised for the poverty & unemployment
caused by the decimation of the British economy
and the lies they told
"‘GDP reduced by 8%’ – Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy" www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
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The London Cycling Campaign has updated its Dangerous Junctions mapping, highlighting across London and by borough the most dangerous junctions for cycling, walking and wheeling for Londoners. lcc.org.uk/news/dangero...
Dangerous Junctions 2025 update - London Cycling Campaign
lcc.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The London Cycling Campaign has updated its Dangerous Junctions mapping, highlighting across London and by borough the most dangerous junctions for cycling, walking and wheeling for Londoners. lcc.org.uk/news/dangero...
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A bunch of great people having an insightful conversation at the NZ Government Roundtable session at the 21st @is4urbanhealth.bsky.social conference in Whanganui-a-Tara today!
@richardhills.bsky.social @georgeweeks2014.bsky.social @rachelbrooking.bsky.social Celia Wade Brown and Vida Christeller
@richardhills.bsky.social @georgeweeks2014.bsky.social @rachelbrooking.bsky.social Celia Wade Brown and Vida Christeller
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 AM
A bunch of great people having an insightful conversation at the NZ Government Roundtable session at the 21st @is4urbanhealth.bsky.social conference in Whanganui-a-Tara today!
@richardhills.bsky.social @georgeweeks2014.bsky.social @rachelbrooking.bsky.social Celia Wade Brown and Vida Christeller
@richardhills.bsky.social @georgeweeks2014.bsky.social @rachelbrooking.bsky.social Celia Wade Brown and Vida Christeller
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If the UK government was really serious about online safety they would have banned Twitter/X instead of implementing the Online Safety Act. That would've removed a major source of extremist hate but preserved small website communities and forums that offer safe aid and advice.
November 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
If the UK government was really serious about online safety they would have banned Twitter/X instead of implementing the Online Safety Act. That would've removed a major source of extremist hate but preserved small website communities and forums that offer safe aid and advice.
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Good thread
This week is Road Safety Week & a chance to talk about Barbara Castle!
Barbara was Transport Minister for three years yet she was able to introduce the Breathalyzer, a proper integrated transport strategy & more!
This was done despite fierce opposition.
📸 Photo from the Parliamentary Achieve
Barbara was Transport Minister for three years yet she was able to introduce the Breathalyzer, a proper integrated transport strategy & more!
This was done despite fierce opposition.
📸 Photo from the Parliamentary Achieve
November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Good thread
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Policies can prove unpopular at the time & be bitterly opposed.
I remember being told Ken Livingstone would lose in 2004 because of the congestion charge & several people told me I would lose in 2024 because of the ULEZ- we didn't lose!
I remember being told Ken Livingstone would lose in 2004 because of the congestion charge & several people told me I would lose in 2024 because of the ULEZ- we didn't lose!
November 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Policies can prove unpopular at the time & be bitterly opposed.
I remember being told Ken Livingstone would lose in 2004 because of the congestion charge & several people told me I would lose in 2024 because of the ULEZ- we didn't lose!
I remember being told Ken Livingstone would lose in 2004 because of the congestion charge & several people told me I would lose in 2024 because of the ULEZ- we didn't lose!
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My bus driver just called out the people watching videos on speaker and I think we should make him mayor
November 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
My bus driver just called out the people watching videos on speaker and I think we should make him mayor
In terms of population density, GDP/head and urbanisation rate, Finland is the nearest equivalent in Europe to New Zealand.
Helsinki records zero traffic deaths in a whole year.
NZ could aim for something similar if it wanted, but public policy is stymied by intense levels of #motornormativity.
Helsinki records zero traffic deaths in a whole year.
NZ could aim for something similar if it wanted, but public policy is stymied by intense levels of #motornormativity.
Today’s episode of “there is a better way.” Helsinki went a full year without a car-related fatality. For the 90th million time, we ask-why not here? Why can’t we have the healthy, safe, secure, efficient, civilized goods others have: schools free of mass shootings, safe sidewalks, health care…
Helsinki just went a full year without a single traffic death
The capital city is Finnish’ed with car-related fatalities.
www.politico.eu
November 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
In terms of population density, GDP/head and urbanisation rate, Finland is the nearest equivalent in Europe to New Zealand.
Helsinki records zero traffic deaths in a whole year.
NZ could aim for something similar if it wanted, but public policy is stymied by intense levels of #motornormativity.
Helsinki records zero traffic deaths in a whole year.
NZ could aim for something similar if it wanted, but public policy is stymied by intense levels of #motornormativity.
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Today’s episode of “there is a better way.” Helsinki went a full year without a car-related fatality. For the 90th million time, we ask-why not here? Why can’t we have the healthy, safe, secure, efficient, civilized goods others have: schools free of mass shootings, safe sidewalks, health care…
Helsinki just went a full year without a single traffic death
The capital city is Finnish’ed with car-related fatalities.
www.politico.eu
November 18, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Today’s episode of “there is a better way.” Helsinki went a full year without a car-related fatality. For the 90th million time, we ask-why not here? Why can’t we have the healthy, safe, secure, efficient, civilized goods others have: schools free of mass shootings, safe sidewalks, health care…
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As winter flooding looms, it's worth noting that a young street tree in an asphalt surface can prevent 60% of the rain that falls on it from reaching the ground, even when not in leaf.
Increasing the low levels of urban tree cover should be a strategic national priority.
Increasing the low levels of urban tree cover should be a strategic national priority.
November 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
As winter flooding looms, it's worth noting that a young street tree in an asphalt surface can prevent 60% of the rain that falls on it from reaching the ground, even when not in leaf.
Increasing the low levels of urban tree cover should be a strategic national priority.
Increasing the low levels of urban tree cover should be a strategic national priority.
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Your daily reminder that the fossil fuel industry is propped up by billions of dollars in U.S. government subsidies and a multimillion dollar campaign to spread climate disinformation. 💵
November 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Your daily reminder that the fossil fuel industry is propped up by billions of dollars in U.S. government subsidies and a multimillion dollar campaign to spread climate disinformation. 💵
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200,000 signatures on the longest petition ever presented to parliament, saying to #NZGovt protect, fund & staff our free #public #health system - & pay proper living wages #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM
200,000 signatures on the longest petition ever presented to parliament, saying to #NZGovt protect, fund & staff our free #public #health system - & pay proper living wages #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Do you want to learn more about through-running, and why it's the clear solution to improve service at Penn Station?
There are few better places to start than with this short documentary from the @jointtransit.bsky.social, featuring two of ETA's own!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0xR...
There are few better places to start than with this short documentary from the @jointtransit.bsky.social, featuring two of ETA's own!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0xR...
The Century Old Idea that Can Revolutionize NYC Commuter Rail
YouTube video by Joint Transit Association
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Do you want to learn more about through-running, and why it's the clear solution to improve service at Penn Station?
There are few better places to start than with this short documentary from the @jointtransit.bsky.social, featuring two of ETA's own!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0xR...
There are few better places to start than with this short documentary from the @jointtransit.bsky.social, featuring two of ETA's own!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0xR...
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Most of the REM Metro system in Montreal is now open, and Oh The Urbanity has a fantastic video (a real step up in production value) on it, check it out here!
youtu.be/4G1oeIAfxDU?...
youtu.be/4G1oeIAfxDU?...
Montreal’s Biggest REM Expansion Yet! (with Reece Martin)
YouTube video by Oh The Urbanity!
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Most of the REM Metro system in Montreal is now open, and Oh The Urbanity has a fantastic video (a real step up in production value) on it, check it out here!
youtu.be/4G1oeIAfxDU?...
youtu.be/4G1oeIAfxDU?...
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#TrainNews: Te Huia have launched a survey on the future of Te Huia.
Te Huia says this information will help to shape what Te Huia might look like in the future.
MORE: yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-of-te...
Te Huia says this information will help to shape what Te Huia might look like in the future.
MORE: yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-of-te...
Future of Te Huia | Your Voice Matters Waikato
This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete and is open until Sunday, 30 November.
yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz
November 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
#TrainNews: Te Huia have launched a survey on the future of Te Huia.
Te Huia says this information will help to shape what Te Huia might look like in the future.
MORE: yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-of-te...
Te Huia says this information will help to shape what Te Huia might look like in the future.
MORE: yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-of-te...
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Schroedinger’s apartment building: simultaneously raising and lowering property values by being full of both rich and poor people.
It's very funny that in an urban context people say that apartments will destroy the neighborhood by bringing rich people in and in a suburban context people say that apartments will destroy the neighborhood by bringing poor people in. Is 'funny' the right word?
Building new housing does not destroy neighborhoods. Single family homes are the most expensive and luxurious form of housing, which is why nearly all rich people live in them.
November 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Schroedinger’s apartment building: simultaneously raising and lowering property values by being full of both rich and poor people.
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😮 A sobering statistic for Road Safety Week... In the UK, SUVs are three times more likely to kill a child under the age of 10 and heavier cars are more likely to be involved in fatal collisions.
Source: @cleancitiescampaign
#roadsafetyweek #roadsafetyweek25 #carspreading #suvs #schoolrun
Source: @cleancitiescampaign
#roadsafetyweek #roadsafetyweek25 #carspreading #suvs #schoolrun
November 16, 2025 at 6:45 AM
😮 A sobering statistic for Road Safety Week... In the UK, SUVs are three times more likely to kill a child under the age of 10 and heavier cars are more likely to be involved in fatal collisions.
Source: @cleancitiescampaign
#roadsafetyweek #roadsafetyweek25 #carspreading #suvs #schoolrun
Source: @cleancitiescampaign
#roadsafetyweek #roadsafetyweek25 #carspreading #suvs #schoolrun
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The dam is breaking. The world's leading public health news organization is now reporting US driver violence as a public health crisis.
"American roads have become more dangerous than violent crimes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, and other major cities." t.co/BEcu5JJ457
"American roads have become more dangerous than violent crimes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, and other major cities." t.co/BEcu5JJ457
https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/traffic-deaths-pedestrian-safety-vision-zero-los-angeles-dot-nhtsa/
t.co
November 16, 2025 at 3:56 AM
The dam is breaking. The world's leading public health news organization is now reporting US driver violence as a public health crisis.
"American roads have become more dangerous than violent crimes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, and other major cities." t.co/BEcu5JJ457
"American roads have become more dangerous than violent crimes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, and other major cities." t.co/BEcu5JJ457
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#Australia: The Liberals and Nationals have both decided to dump net zero. Like NZ, Australia risks being ‘captured’ by #AtlasNetwork corporations & sycophants- including #BigOil, Mining & Tobacco
Coalition plans to strip #climate from energy operator's objectives
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Coalition plans to strip #climate from energy operator's objectives
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Coalition plans to strip climate from energy operator's objectives
The Coalition would reduce emissions "year on year" considering the "real performance" of other developed countries and strip climate from the objectives of the nation's energy operator under a plan n...
www.abc.net.au
November 16, 2025 at 4:33 AM
#Australia: The Liberals and Nationals have both decided to dump net zero. Like NZ, Australia risks being ‘captured’ by #AtlasNetwork corporations & sycophants- including #BigOil, Mining & Tobacco
Coalition plans to strip #climate from energy operator's objectives
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Coalition plans to strip #climate from energy operator's objectives
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Schrödingers congestion charge: simultaneously not reducing private car traffic AND declining all traffic which apparently spends money in the City Centre.
November 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Schrödingers congestion charge: simultaneously not reducing private car traffic AND declining all traffic which apparently spends money in the City Centre.
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But also, like actual facts that we've got so far (e.g. Telraams) do show a decline.
I'm reminded of when mobile phone data showed visitors to oxford city centre increasing, and some councillors were like "yeah but that's just data, instead we should focus on this one business owner who says not"
I'm reminded of when mobile phone data showed visitors to oxford city centre increasing, and some councillors were like "yeah but that's just data, instead we should focus on this one business owner who says not"
November 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
But also, like actual facts that we've got so far (e.g. Telraams) do show a decline.
I'm reminded of when mobile phone data showed visitors to oxford city centre increasing, and some councillors were like "yeah but that's just data, instead we should focus on this one business owner who says not"
I'm reminded of when mobile phone data showed visitors to oxford city centre increasing, and some councillors were like "yeah but that's just data, instead we should focus on this one business owner who says not"
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🍃🌹🌿 #FastTrack Amendment Bill #Submission Done!!
Thanks for the guidance & making it easy to make a submission -I just added my thoughts & put it in my own words, as I agreed with your points. Closes tomorrow at 2pm #nzpol
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
Thanks for the guidance & making it easy to make a submission -I just added my thoughts & put it in my own words, as I agreed with your points. Closes tomorrow at 2pm #nzpol
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
Fast-Track Amendment Bill submission guide - Greenpeace Aotearoa
In a vicious escalation of the Government’s war on nature, the Government is proposing changes to the Fast Track Act that would make it even more dangerous and undemocratic.
www.greenpeace.org
November 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
🍃🌹🌿 #FastTrack Amendment Bill #Submission Done!!
Thanks for the guidance & making it easy to make a submission -I just added my thoughts & put it in my own words, as I agreed with your points. Closes tomorrow at 2pm #nzpol
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
Thanks for the guidance & making it easy to make a submission -I just added my thoughts & put it in my own words, as I agreed with your points. Closes tomorrow at 2pm #nzpol
www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto...
Issuing bikes to people in need provides a rate of return of almost 12:1.
Bikes are so efficient and effective that the numbers can seen absurd. But that's bikes for you.
Bikes are so efficient and effective that the numbers can seen absurd. But that's bikes for you.
More than 12,000 bikes have been distributed since 2015 and are estimated to have delivered an average return of £11.80 for every £1 invested road.cc/content/news...
Free bike schemes in deprived communities improve people's health, wellbeing and social mobility, report shows
The trial took place in three areas across the UK and found the scheme also resulted in healthcare savings in relation to preventable deaths and disease
road.cc
November 16, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Issuing bikes to people in need provides a rate of return of almost 12:1.
Bikes are so efficient and effective that the numbers can seen absurd. But that's bikes for you.
Bikes are so efficient and effective that the numbers can seen absurd. But that's bikes for you.