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Police fail cyclists elsewhere too - by Kevin Hague
It seems the Police are not only failing cyclists here in New Zealand but abroad. In fact, a quick search of YouTube reveals dangerous driving behaviour in all those countries where the car is still king, especially in Australia, the UK, and the USA. This clip from New York shows how one cyclist is fighting [...] read moreJune 14, 2011 12:50 pm - 1 Comment -
How bicycle lanes brought down Nazi Germany - by Kevin Hague
A Friday funny. If only it could be true of this Government too (sigh): read moreApril 8, 2011 11:13 am - 3 Comments -
State of the Planet speech 2011 - by frog
Last Sunday Russel gave the annual State of the Planet speech to a packed and excited crowd at Te Mahurehure Marae in Auckland. It was a great and powerful speech that clearly defined the Green vision for Aotearoa. Russel also attacked National and Labour for bludging off our grandchildren and pulling the ladder of opportunity [...] read moreFebruary 3, 2011 9:22 am - 11 Comments -
Inspired moves - by frog
Need some inspiration first day back at work? Check out what’s possible when you use your imagination to get around an urban landscape… read moreOctober 26, 2010 1:25 pm - 2 Comments -
Bill McKibben on David Letterman: Put Solar on the White House on 10/10 - by frog
I’ll let Bill McKibben from 350.org tell you all about it. I’m a third of the way through his new book, eaarth, and I recommend it to anyone concerned about where we’re going to be as a species in just a few decades. Climate change is now, not the problem of the next generation. What [...] read moreSeptember 2, 2010 11:39 am - 28 Comments -
John Delaney: Wiring an interactive ocean - by frog
Oceanographer John Delaney talks about how we are already beginning to wire up the ocean and how important this is for the survival of our species. Have a look and get inspired. read moreAugust 3, 2010 11:19 am - 4 Comments -
BP Oil Spill – Clarke & Dawe lighter look at BP - by frog
Sometimes it takes a bit of humour to point out the fallacies in our thinking. Do you think self regulation, which is the policy that Crown Minerals and Gerry Brownlee espouse, is the best way to manage our petroleum resources? Do you think that a few more regs about how many battons need to be [...] read moreJuly 4, 2010 7:37 am - 3 Comments -
Feminist Rapper Episode 2: Real Ladies Fight Back - by frog
I posted episode 1 a couple of weekends ago. After watching the pay equity debacle in the house this week, I was reminded that real ladies fight back! It’s time for a little pay equity action, don’t you think? read moreJuly 3, 2010 7:27 am - 1 Comment -
Feminist Rapper Episode 1: A Lady Made That - by frog
The title says it all! read moreJune 12, 2010 3:14 pm - 2 Comments -
Tourists speak out on mining National Parks - by frog
Greenpeace has taken a more serious angle with their latest video, which has our fearless duo, Lucy Lawless and Robyn Malcolm, talking to tourists about John Key’s plans to mine our National Parks. read moreApril 30, 2010 9:24 am - 20 Comments -
Sexy coal with Robyn and Lucy - by frog
It is just too good to let this one go by… Greenpeace have made a stunning little vignette featuring Lucy Lawless and Robyn Malcolm, lampooning Gerry Brownlee’s sexy coal video. read moreApril 26, 2010 5:35 pm - 4 Comments -
Metiria grills the PM on mining contradictions - by frog
Metiria Turei grills the Prime Minister on his government’s confused and contradictory statements about the mining of protected Schedule 4 lands on the conservation estate. Her question was: Does he stand by his statement “Notwithstanding the public consultation process, it is my expectation that the Government will act on at least some of these recommendations [...] read moreMarch 18, 2010 1:56 pm - 4 Comments -
Video: Green MPs head to Copenhagen - by frog
Green Party MPs Dr Kennedy Graham and Jeanette Fitzsimons talk about what attending the Copenhagen conference means to them personally. read moreDecember 11, 2009 5:07 pm - 20 Comments -
Economic debate gets Green voice - by frog
TVNZ7’s much hyped economic debate (you’ve probably seen the adds by now) will have a Green voice. Following TVNZ’s Guyon Espiner interviewing Finance Minister Bill English Green Party Co-Leader Dr Russel Norman will critique National’s first year in Government along with Roger Douglas (ACT) and David Cunliffe (Labour). TVZN7’s economic debate screens tonight on TVNZ7 [...] read moreNovember 3, 2009 9:52 am - 16 Comments -
Giant, Mucus-Like Sea Blobs on the Rise - by frog
The latest climate change boogeyman fits the bill on all levels. It’s big, it’s slimy, it’s scary, and it’s on the increase because of rising temperatures due to climate change. I’ve encountered these babies myself while diving, and they are most unpleasant. Nati0nal Geographic has written them up in all their glory: Up to 124 [...] read moreOctober 14, 2009 5:00 pm - 22 Comments -
Inspired Cycling - by frog
The Greens are close to announcing the launch of the New Zealand Cycleway with the Government. (Watch this space.) Until then, Danny MacAskill redefines where you can ride a bicycle around the city. Is this the most beautiful cycling video you’ve ever seen? read moreJuly 22, 2009 4:47 pm - 33 Comments -
Last chance to have your say on emissions – online - by frog
I’ll give MfE credit for one thing. If you are going to hold a Clayton’s consultation on a 2020 target, (like giving 1.4 million Aucklander’s just an hour and a half to have their say), you certainly get high marks for courage with tonight’s online webcast/consultation round. Pulling this off without a hitch would be [...] read moreJuly 20, 2009 11:51 am - 23 Comments -
The world’s most diverse seabird community needs you - by frog
If ever there was an opportunity to protect a marine environment abundant in unique species, a growing tourism interest, and with minimal impact on fishing interests, this is it. The Subantarctic region is recognised as being of international significance. While the islands themselves enjoy considerable protection as nature reserves, little of the marine area surrounding [...] read moreJuly 9, 2009 2:00 pm - 3 Comments
