Stop the NZ biofuels obligation
Biofuels are unlikely to contribute in a meaningful way to our transition to a low-carbon economy. While they may reduce carbon emissions to some extent, they don't address air pollution, their production competes with growing food, and they don't shift us away from inefficient combustion engine technology.
Just recently Z Energy abandoned 'uneconomic' biofuel production and decided to permanently close their mothballed biofuel plant that was supposed to use tallow as an input. With domestic biofuel production looking more and more unlikely, biofuels would have to be imported, sending even more of our money overseas.
If we agree that the NZ government should not mandate biofuel blending and rather accelerate the electrification of transport (particularly light vehicles), we can sign this petition.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.4% Yes
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34.1% Maybe?
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25.5% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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