This is a great op-ed on the immense value of complete and connected bike networks but author @connorsharp.bsky.social is too modest. He wasn't just there at the celebration he helped open the Westmere to Pt Chev cycleway

Sometimes this is what it takes. Shortly afterwards AT made it official for the Grey Lynn greenway through Hakanoa Reserve #tacticalurbanism

Took a bike ride along the Waikaraka cyclepath on the Manukau Harbour last week checking out whether a 50km loop has potential as an Auckland tourist trail. It could be stunning but the area is neglected & weedy bc the East-West Link is going to rip through the coastline.

The government has gutted pay equity claims. Over 180,000 workers, mainly women, impacted. Day of action for #payequity
Stand up. Fight back!

It gets weirder. A plan that's not a plan.
They might want to check the spelling of where they want to represent too!

Here's what the government campaign looks like on the ground (literally) in Auckland.
Putting aside the crime against design, C&R (National party in local govt) haven't quite got the memo.
Vote for rates!
#election25 #nzpol

A moving ceremony this morning on the 40th anniversary with many people who have been working for peace and a nuclear free Pacific over many decades incl these legends.
You can't sink a Rainbow!

Turns out objections to Te Reo signage was never about legibility or safety ....
Distracting, unreadable and dangerous signage on the right coming to over 150 school communities across Auckland to replace the sign on the left.

This is perhaps a good place to start my Bluesky journey -sharing my mother's wisdom.