Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 10/10/2026A docx is a zip file with document, assets, and styles. Similar to a webpage in a way. You can change the extension to .zip and take a look yourself. 131 0
Reposted by Matt MKonstantin Weber @konstantinweber.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Methane Mitigation Matters We* have a new paper out today and the key message is that keeping warming well-below 2 °C requires strong reductions in methane (CH₄) emissions. Link to paper: www.nature.com/articles/s43... @carbonbrief.org guest post: www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-w...nature.comLimiting warming by CO2 and methane mitigation in an expanded scenario space - Communications Earth & EnvironmentSystematically mapping peak warming across two main choices for climate policy – when carbon dioxide reaches net zero emissions and how fast methane emissions are cut – shows that near-term methane mi... 55826 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 01/09/2026It seems crazy to me charts like this don’t get more air time. bsky.app/profile/musi... 100 0
Reposted by Matt MMusical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026So, as one side of balance sheet (debt) increases the other side of balance sheet (assets) also increases. Any analysis of debt that does not recognise both sides of the balance sheet is basically useless. Here's how Stats NZ see it... Note the ~$200bn owed to the rest of the world. [7/n] 2416 0
Reposted by Matt MPatrick De Haan @gasbuddyguy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026going into a time of year that distillate demand increases (heating oil and diesel are cousins and heating oil and farm use lead to higher consumption in fall/winter), inventories are at their lowest in 30 years. 55022 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 16/08/2026“Bringing those vehicles back actually brings thoroughfare, it brings people, it brings atmosphere” Such an odd comment given his and other derelict sites would have contributed far more to the sad state of that part of town. 210 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Would be great if a party just went and required all official nz languages to be taught at school. 100 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Should transfer Elons state funding as far away from him as possible. 020 0
Reposted by Matt MDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Everyone who pays attention knows that people in charge in Hawai’i are corrupt and incompetent. This story about how Governor Josh Green wants to import LNG instead of build out solar, which contradicts the state’s 100% renewable energy goal, perfectly exemplifies that corruption and incompetence.canarymedia.comHawaiʻi committed to 100% clean energy. Now it’s flirting with…Gov. Josh Green, a Democrat, wants to import LNG to slash energy bills. But the move might not lead to savings — and it could trip up the state’s climate… 412324 0
Reposted by Matt MSam @samd.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Zohran just cited Minneapolis, Austin, and Auckland as cities that lowered housing costs via upzoning certified ball knowledge, Auckland is a deep YIMBY cut 352255210 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Once you were away from a main road, it was quiet, safe. Drivers were courteous and their speeds were low. You can walk or ride without feeling threatened by traffic. 111 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 26/05/2026After visiting Tokyo, I came away feeling that we do often over engineer our streets with crossings, traffic lights, bike paths etc. But only because we encourage auto domination with on street parking, oversized vehicles and crazy speeds. 251 0
Reposted by Matt MKatya @nzkatya.bsky.social · 20/05/2026"The jobs bloodbath will be among people employed in policy areas that the government doesn’t like, while it carefully exempts those working on its own pet policies" #nzpol werewolf.co.nz/2026/05/gord...werewolf.co.nzGordon Campbell On The Public Service Chainsaw Massacre – werewolf 02610 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Could side step that with fact woth "Auckland Regional Transit" network 😀 000 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Yea seems pretty weird. That said, test environments can be the wild west and if you don't deploy often and aren't paying attention... i guess you can promote something through to prod which blows up your data. 000 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Spicy 🔥 but wholeheartedly agree. www.nzherald.co.nz/the-listener... Danyl McLauchlan: Why National’s policies are failing Auckland - NZ Heraldnzherald.co.nzDanyl McLauchlan: Why National’s policies are failing AucklandOur biggest city is shackled by a government that refuses to devolve power. 000 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 29/03/2026If there are shortages internationally, do we leave the realms of a competitive market? What about speculators buying up fuel on the basis fuel prices will continue to rise? Would chaotic price rises cause harm and lead to unpredictable behaviour? 100 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 29/03/2026“I’d be ring-fencing diesel for domestic food production now” energyandresilience.substack.com/p/every-coun... Every Country in Our Supply Chain Has Declared an Emergency. NZ just launched an Ad Campaign.energyandresilience.substack.comEvery Country in Our Supply Chain Has Declared an Emergency. NZ just launched an Ad Campaign.What the ministerial press conference got wrong about NZ's fuel supply, and what it didn't mention at all. 110 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 24/03/2026If prices were inflating mid shipment, gov ends up guaranteeibg payment to ensure supply. They then demand first dibs for essential services. Effective rationing? 100 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 24/03/2026The uncertainty around fuel delivery is high. Tankers divert to higher bidders. The risk of not being able to supply essential services is too high to bare socially/politically. 100 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Wouldn't you get to a point where rationing is required for essential services regardless of price? 100 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Could you write articles for publications. Maybe a patreon to support your side of the story? 000 0
Reposted by Matt MConnor Sharp @connorsharp.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Im so fucking angry at this complete waste of money Literally setting on fire millions of dollars to then burn our planet more 🙃🙃🙃 16620 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 16/01/2026So much dumb. What the heck... ? www.stuff.co.nz/story/360925...stuff.co.nzMayor in the dark as Government mulls weakening Auckland’s housing intensification rulesThe housing minister has confirmed the coalition is taking another look at housing intensification plans in Auckland after pushback from critics. 000 0
Reposted by Matt MDavid Hood @thoughtfulnz.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Business confidence: AoNZ specific basics "It is an ancient Mariner, And he stoppeth one of three. 'By thy long grey beard and glittering eye, Now wherefore stopp'st thou me?" - The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Because this topic is a bit of an albatross around my neck. 1/14 1226 0
Reposted by Matt MDavid Hood @thoughtfulnz.bsky.social · 01/11/2023That was probably me- I did a bunch of analysis in 2019 that business confidence for NZ was least correlated to their economy in all the world, matched party in power & PM gender and length of office, and we would all be better just looking at other countries confidence. 712045 0
Reposted by Matt MPhillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Good Morning and welcome to another episode of regime change by the USA. The US seems to be militarily trying to get rid of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro right now. There are reports of US ground forces in action. However, watch the Cubans too. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...open.substack.comThe US Is Attempting Regime Change In VenezuelaWatch Cuba 34433151 0
Reposted by Matt MJustin @zhuoyanakl.bsky.social · 03/01/20262026 looks to be a blowout year for Auckland transit projects ... opening of the CRL, Drury/Paerata rail stations, Westgate bus station, first stages of the Wellesley St bus interchange and Victoria St upgrades, more LXRP work, and finished rollout of new CATTR frequent lines 292 0
Matt M @nzmm.bsky.social · 27/12/2025This is a good watch, if you haven’t already seen it. youtu.be/-cntDYfRNUw?...youtu.beA waka found on the beach could be the most important discovery in New Zealand archaeology.YouTube video by Te Ao with Moana 2104 0
