Reposted by Tim RobinsonJon Owen @anotherjon.bsky.social · 9hInspector Ray Jones told Derbyshire Live: "Specialist officers are investigating this collision and, whilst it would not be appropriate to speculate on the cause, my colleagues are keen to hear from witnesses who may be able to corroborate whether or not the bowling alley had any lights on." 5242
Reposted by Tim Robinson🚄Rob✅✅🚆 @robdickinson.bsky.social · 16hSo labours answer to a fuel crisis is more petrol stations?? 031
Reposted by Tim RobinsonLisa Carey @msleedy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Genuinely concerned about what's happening to the space-time continuum in this toilet. 972921631
Tim Robinson @tim12rob.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Yeah, I have many questions too. First of which us, how did such an appallingly bad AI image even make it this far? Maybe Kiwi Drivers need to know what side to drive on?? Or maybe how to park a bus *in* a shelter? Or maybe how overtaking lanes are o lying wide enough for a bike? Or.. #NzHerald #AI 4133
Reposted by Tim RobinsonExhumated Zombie Dad @slothlydad.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I know.. LinkedIn.. but still, LOLs are LOLs. 25511
Reposted by Tim RobinsonMichael Spicer @michaelspicer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Most TV is just this now. 17171581964
Reposted by Tim RobinsonMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Just copy & share everywhere please. Absolutely thumping. 491325851
Reposted by Tim RobinsonRobert McLachlan @robertmclachlan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026New NZ utility solar records set on 24 & 29 Sep, 550 MW peak, 4408 MWh for the day, due to the Tauhei & Kowhai Park solar farms (each 150 MW) entering service. Will double in next 12 months. Previous record was 360 MW set in August during Tauhei commissioning. 13311
Tim Robinson @tim12rob.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Are you trying to tell me that Waitakere City to Auckland City is not InterCity? 110
Reposted by Tim RobinsonRobert McLachlan @robertmclachlan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Another massive month for EVs in NZ EV with 4138 new light EVs (ie cars, utes, and vans combined) sold, 2nd highest on record. 25% market share. Source: evdb.nz, always quick to update. 7217
Reposted by Tim RobinsonMarco Chitti @chittimarco.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Like, regulations that establish decreasing density at arbitrary distances from higher-order transit stations are pure political compromises, with no scientific evidence, and a caricature of how market forces work (or how laypeople think they work). 49112
Tim Robinson @tim12rob.bsky.social · 01/10/2026100% agree. Until that happens it is also worth finding a local car hire company. Day rates, yes, but still often reasonably competitive. Here's Cityhop (corporate rate, discounted i believe), vs our local (West AKL). We did occasional hire for years (UK) before buying a car. 010
Reposted by Tim RobinsonThe Trandalorian @charliejaneanders.com · 30/09/2026I really do think tech crossed a line at some point between "helping you do the things you want to do" on the one hand, and "helping you do the things tech wants you to do" on the other. At this point, we're all contorting ourselves to live how the tech industry thinks we should be living. 411325349
Reposted by Tim RobinsonBen Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The biggest mistake of the last decade or so needs to be fixed. Go on, Andy! BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6... Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, Burnham tells BBC - BBC Newsbbc.co.ukMove to rejoin EU among options for UK, Burnham tells BBCThe PM was speaking after using his conference speech to say the government will end the existing triple lock on pensions from 2030 to help fund social care reforms in England. 063
Reposted by Tim RobinsonTim Jenkins @timj69.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Who would’ve thought it? Build decent public transport and people use it. 15811
Tim Robinson @tim12rob.bsky.social · 28/09/2026They still exist, at a price. Arkel (canada) make excellent bike panniers and a sideline in backpacks. Built to last, worth the price. I have a Signature-V pannier, previous pannier lasted 15 or so years of commuting. arkel.ca/collections/...arkel.caOn Body & Specialty BagsArkel's new urban specialty bags offer style, thoughtful design features, craftsmanship and built-in quality. Whether you ride to see friends, walk, or commute to work, Arkel's on body bags are perfec... 110
Reposted by Tim RobinsonJake Anbinder @jakeanbinder.bsky.social · 24/09/2026can't believe the car that runs on millions of tiny explosions transmitting energy through a complex series of oily metal parts doesn't last as long as the one that's four wheels attached to a battery 14604125
Reposted by Tim RobinsonGail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 24/09/2026A tumbleweed is rolling through my online shop today. I create colourful prints, cards, homewares and T-shirts inspired by architecture, music and mid-century design. Please have a look at my shop and repost to help spread the word. Thanks! gailmyerscough.co.uk 570105
Reposted by Tim Robinsonrichard mortimer @richardmortimer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The Daily Rothno is The Sound and Isle of Arran #aofoto 520229
Reposted by Tim RobinsonSupaluminal @supaluminal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026There isn't a city in the world where this shouldn't be used for buses or trams 12510
Reposted by Tim RobinsonPhilip Brasor @philipbrasor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026If you're old and alone in Japan, good luck if you also rent. bit.ly/4rtY44h #老人賃貸bit.lyNo country for old tenantsThe problem of rental properties for the elderly has been widespread for many years, but as the predicted aging of Japanese society has progressed apace, the problem has become a full-blown crisis.… 3147
Reposted by Tim RobinsonMorgan Davie @fromthemorgue.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Nicky Hager book is unusual because its main thesis seems to be "they are just doing all this bad faith money-for-racism stuff in plain sight and the media don't seem to perceive it as bad" Media: "Hmm this Hager book has no revelations in it, we knew all this already, oh well carry on as normal" 315950
Reposted by Tim RobinsonBriony Neilson @brionyneilson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The AGA Prisma 4368 television set – designed in Sweden c.1964, its sharp triangular-shaped wooden back allowed it to fit snugly into the corner of a room 🗃️ 39624
Reposted by Tim Robinsonnullifie @nullifie.bsky.social · 20/09/2026A photo of Donald Trump inspecting the scale model of the Trump arch with drones, snipers, and golden statues was unavailable due to reporters being banned from the briefing. So, here is Hitler and other top Nazis inspecting a scale model of a planned Triumphal Arch in Berlin, circa 1939. 17850355
Tim Robinson @tim12rob.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Conclusion: Next time I probably would wait for the train, 'cos it is smoother, more comfortable and less probe to traffic. That said, Auckland public transport is really well connected and has lots of choices/alternatives in the network. #CRL 010
Tim Robinson @tim12rob.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Train pulls away as the 18 arrives. Train gets to Glen Eden while I am still at New Lynn.... but, ultimately I am on the same connecting local bus, from the same platform as the 18 arrives at, as I would have been on if I caught the train. #CRL 100
Tim Robinson @tim12rob.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Almost at New Lynn before the train overtakes me. #CRL 100
Tim Robinson @tim12rob.bsky.social · 21/09/2026#CRL service test. Does the E-W line beat the bus when the train has a 15 minute headway gap?I'm headed to Waitematā station when I realise the train is a waaay off. Jump on the 18 at Lower Albert. I'm at Point Chev before the train gets out if the tunnel. 1/n 100
Reposted by Tim RobinsonFietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The rest of Europe is about to go full 1973 Netherlands and embark on a transportation revolution. 48622
Reposted by Tim RobinsonCam Bennett @cambennett.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Wow great momentum to start. Around 90,000 people a day using the network this week. Close to 100,000 yesterday www.rnz.co.nz/news/regions...rnz.co.nzCity Rail Link boosts Auckland rail patronage to seven-year highThe opening of Auckland's City Rail Link has seen the city's train passenger numbers hit their highest level in seven years, according to Auckland Transport director of public transport Richard Harris... 34213
Reposted by Tim RobinsonJames W @jamesw228.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Love the optimism of thinking this is as bad as it'll get and that anyone actually knows when prices will drop again www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...rnz.co.nzPetrol hits $3.25 a litre as AA warns prices are likely to stay high until mid-NovemberThe Automobile Association is warning Kiwi motorists to expect high fuel prices for at least another six weeks, and possibly through to Christmas. 3257
Reposted by Tim RobinsonJoe Giddings @joegiddings.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Sauerbruch Hutton's latest project looks set to be an incredible demonstrator of timber, earth and straw construction in Berlin All ceilings are load-bearing timber beams infilled with extruded earth blocks. Two load-bearing bracing walls are built using an earth block construction. 1225
Tim Robinson @tim12rob.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I'm getting it serviced soon, can report the issue...if they can figure it out rather than just hitting me for a new fan 010
Tim Robinson @tim12rob.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Interested to see how you go with the Brink. I have a Sky Renovent 200, much cheaper than Zehnder but also now sounds like failing fans (noisy, jump in apparent pressure, randomly or linked to damp weather) after only 3 years. 100
Reposted by Tim RobinsonThis Is My Glasgow @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social · 16/09/2026One of the staircases in the City Chambers in Glasgow. Designed by William Young and built in the 1880s, its internal decorations have to be seen to be believed. Luckily, they run regular tours so you can take a peek inside. #glasgow #architecture #architecturephotography #glasgowcitychambers 838665
Tim Robinson @tim12rob.bsky.social · 17/09/2026As a former resident of the Toon, I totally did not spot that! 120
Reposted by Tim RobinsonPhil Sturgeon 🌳🚵⚓️ @philsturgeon.com · 16/09/2026Peers longingly through the window in British. 0161
Reposted by Tim RobinsonIan Martin @ianmartin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Have a print of this. It's majestic. 3303
Reposted by Tim RobinsonPaul Blinkhorn @paulblinkhorn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026You can't blame Ed Sheeran for caving in to American stadium owners I suppose. I mean, take these guys in the 60s, they refused to play to racially-segregated audiences in stadiums in the southern states of the USA and who remembers them now?bbc.co.ukThe Beatles banned segregated audiences, contract showsThe Beatles refused to play to segregated audiences in the US, a contract for one of the group's concerts shows. 21893082833
Tim Robinson @tim12rob.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Weird, cos the correct routes show up when you click on a (non-CRL) station 000
Tim Robinson @tim12rob.bsky.social · 16/09/2026As a former resident of Cumbria and Tyneside, can I just say "wow". Epic. 010
Tim Robinson @tim12rob.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I hate to say this, but: this is one of the things AI is very good at (3d modelling imaginary people in period outfits) 010
Reposted by Tim RobinsonNick (derogatory) 🎃 @slothropsmap.bsky.social · 16/09/2026“Dumb suckers should’ve bought an EV like me,” I taunt, seconds before remembering that I too must eat food to survive. 17109359
Reposted by Tim RobinsonAlison Campbell @acampbelteacher.bsky.social · 15/09/2026And here we are in NZ at the end of a very long & shaky supply chain... 11810