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Shaun Baker

@sbaker1428.bsky.social

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Town planner, urbanist, environmentalist, transport nerd, multimodal explorer 🏙️🌳🚲🚌🚂. Autistic, Pākehā, He/him. Views are my own. Read more on my newsletter: multimodaladventures.substack.com

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Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

My latest article giving us a sneak peek of the CRL stations prior to their opening on the 13th September. multimodaladventures.substack.com/p/a-preview-...

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A preview of the near future

A sneak peek of the CRL stations prior to their opening on the 13th September.

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Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

My latest article features a weekend full of multimodal exploring around Tāmaki Makaurau, including checking out the new Drury and Paerātā Station. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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All Aboard to Paerātā

A multimodal adventure from the city centre to the southern suburbs of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

My latest article features a weekend full of multimodal exploring around Tāmaki Makaurau, including checking out the new Drury and Paerātā Station. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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All Aboard to Paerātā

A multimodal adventure from the city centre to the southern suburbs of Tāmaki Makaurau.

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Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

An update from me on the progress of developments and projects in the inner western suburbs of Tāmaki Makaurau. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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A midwinter bike ride around the inner west

An update on developments and projects recently completed or under construction in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

An update from me on the progress of developments and projects in the inner western suburbs of Tāmaki Makaurau. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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A midwinter bike ride around the inner west

An update on developments and projects recently completed or under construction in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

My latest article on my multimodal adventure to Tauranga via the Kaimai Express. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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All Aboard to Tauranga

A multimodal adventure to Tauranga via the Kaimai Express.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

My latest article looking at the role that our public squares play in our towns and cities. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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Our gathering spaces

The role that our public squares play in our cities.

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Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

An update from me on the progress of developments and projects in the eastern suburbs of Tāmaki Makaurau. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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Time for another bike ride out east

An update on the progress of developments and projects in the eastern suburbs of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

An update from me on the progress of developments and projects in the eastern suburbs of Tāmaki Makaurau. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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Time for another bike ride out east

An update on the progress of developments and projects in the eastern suburbs of Tāmaki Makaurau.

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Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

My first piece for 2026 looking at what’s happening in urbanism in our regional towns and cities throughout Aotearoa. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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A trip around our regional towns and cities

A look at what’s being done in regards to urbanism in our regional towns and cities around the motu.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

My first piece for 2026 looking at what’s happening in urbanism in our regional towns and cities throughout Aotearoa. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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A trip around our regional towns and cities

A look at what’s being done in regards to urbanism in our regional towns and cities around the motu.

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Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Latest article from me looking at what was checked out during yesterday’s adventure around Māngere and Papatoetoe. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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Multimodal exploring around Tāmaki Makaurau No.6

A multimodal adventure around Māngere and Papatoetoe.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Taking last orders! Let me know by Sunday if you want one 📆

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Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Latest article from me looking at what was checked out during yesterday’s adventure around Māngere and Papatoetoe. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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Multimodal exploring around Tāmaki Makaurau No.6

A multimodal adventure around Māngere and Papatoetoe.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Just a reminder, I’ll be placing this week's orders on Saturday. DM if you'd like to put an order in. I’ll still be taking orders till the end of the month.

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Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Kia ora! I’m printing photos I have taken during my many multimodal adventures onto calendars 📅. These A4 wall calendars are printed on glossy UV-coated pages, featuring photos taken of the city throughout the year.

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Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

My latest article taking a deeper look at Hobsonville Point, its history, its transformation to date and what is needed for the future. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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The rise of Hobsonville Point

A deeper look into the redevelopment of Hobsonville Point: it's history, the progress to date and what is needed in the future?

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

My latest article taking a deeper look at Hobsonville Point, its history, its transformation to date and what is needed for the future. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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The rise of Hobsonville Point

A deeper look into the redevelopment of Hobsonville Point: it's history, the progress to date and what is needed in the future?

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Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

An update from me on the progress of developments and projects in the city centre in Tāmaki Makaurau. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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Time for another hīkoi around the city centre

An update on the progress of developments and projects under construction or recently completed in the beating heart of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

An update from me on the progress of developments and projects in the city centre in Tāmaki Makaurau. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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Time for another hīkoi around the city centre

An update on the progress of developments and projects under construction or recently completed in the beating heart of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Nice start to the week, won this years UDINZ photo competition 😊

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Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Article has now been republished on the substack: open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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Creating resilience in a growing city

Planning for growth and adapting to climate change in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Article has now been republished on the substack: open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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Creating resilience in a growing city

Planning for growth and adapting to climate change in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Wrote an article published in the latest edition of Planning Quarterly, looking at how we can plan for growth while adapting to natural hazards in Tāmaki Makaurau. planning.org.nz/ModularPage?...

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Issue 225 - September 2025 : New Zealand Planning Institute

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Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

My latest article taking a look at what I checked out during my latest multimodal adventure around the North Shore 🚌🚲 open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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Multimodal exploring around Tāmaki Makaurau No.5

A look into what I checked out during my latest multimodal adventure around the North Shore.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

My latest article taking a look at what I checked out during my latest multimodal adventure around the North Shore 🚌🚲 open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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Multimodal exploring around Tāmaki Makaurau No.5

A look into what I checked out during my latest multimodal adventure around the North Shore.

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Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

My latest article taking a look at what I checked out in my recent trip to Melbourne. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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Multimodal exploring around Melbourne

A look at what I checked out during my multimodal adventure around Melbourne.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

My latest article taking a look at what I checked out in my recent trip to Melbourne. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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Multimodal exploring around Melbourne

A look at what I checked out during my multimodal adventure around Melbourne.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

For fellow multimodal explorers: You can check on AT Mobile if you want to try out the bike racks on trial in the NX1 🚌🚲 AT also released this video explaining how to use the bike racks: youtu.be/QhaUKFtp9aI?si…

Screenshot from AT Mobile with the green bike symbol identifying that bike racks are on this bus.

Screenshot with AT with bike bus symbol identifying that bike racks are on this bus.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

In case you missed it, a double dose of Multimodal Adventures this week. Have a read of both articles in the link below: multimodaladventures.substack.com

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Latest article from me looking at the ingredients needed to create great neighbourhoods. multimodaladventures.substack.com/p/the-ingred...

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The ingredients for creating great neighbourhoods

The recipe to make our neighbourhoods a great place to live.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Latest article looking at the progress of developments and project in the inner western suburbs of Tāmaki Makaurau. open.substack.com/pub/multimod...

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A bike ride around the inner west

A update of the progress of developments and projects in the inner western suburbs of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

A look at the progress of Exhibit on Jervois in Herne Bay.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

A look at Kōanga in Waterview.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

A look at the progress of Toi.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

A update on the works on Great North Rd. Starting towards Grey Lynn.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Checked out Te Rimutahi which recently opened on Ponsonby Rd. Looks great!

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Checked out Te Rimutahi which recently opened on Ponsonby Rd. Looks great!

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Checked out the Darklight exhibition currently on this weekend at Durham Lane.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Sunny Saturday ☀️

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Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Small write up from me of the improvements that were introduced on the bus network in the NW today. multimodaladventures.substack.com/p/a-loop-aro...

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A loop around the northwest

A look at the improvements building on the northwest bus network in Tāmaki Makaurau.

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CoyKoi @coykoi.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Today, Auckland launched it's 40th frequent bus service. How many of them can you recognise on a map? Test yourself here: www.jetpunk.com/user-quizzes...

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Small write up from me of the improvements that were introduced on the bus network in the NW today. multimodaladventures.substack.com/p/a-loop-aro...

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A loop around the northwest

A look at the improvements building on the northwest bus network in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Did a loop around the northwestern suburbs via the WX1, 12 and NX1 🚌

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

The city in monochrome 🏙️

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

More photos from my new camera 📷

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Trying out my new camera 📸

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Article on Stuff on Toi and the Carrington Development. www.thepost.co.nz/business/360...

Ockham’s Toi is the foundation block of a new Auckland suburb

It’s been a long time coming, but the rise of Ockham Residential’s latest apartment building is a milestone in Auckland’s Carrington redevelopment.

Shaun Baker @sbaker1428.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Easter weekend photos around the city 🏙️