Choice News Tuesday: 90% of new renewable energy is now cheaper than fossil fuels

We’ve hit a tipping point, where choosing clean energy is the smart choice, and not just because we want to reduce our carbon emissions 🌍⚡💸

Thanks to major tech improvements and mass production over the past decade, the cost of wind, solar, and other renewables has dropped fast. As a result, most new power capacity built around the world came from renewables, and every continent added more clean energy than fossil fuels.

Money — the ultimate decision-maker in politics and business — is finally lining up with climate action. A big win for the planet (and maybe our wallets?)

We hope this news brings a smile!

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6 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

53.2% Yes

53.2% Complete
46.8% No

46.8% Complete

1868 votes

5 hours ago

FLATMATES/BOARDERS WANTED

Praveen from Papatoetoe

FLATMATES/BOARDER/S WANTED
PUHINUI ROAD, PAPATOETOE, MANUKAU CITY

3 bedroom house with 1 bathroom.
FULLY FURNISHED
NO scammers or hasslers

2 ROOMS TO LET
Bright and sunny room, large courtyard, deck, built in wardrobe.
Water,electricity,internet, microwave and Fridge/Freezer provided.

Plenty of parking inside also off street parking, very private/quite.

BTW: You will have you own room

1 Person
The board is 1 week rent $180

2 People Couple/2 boys/2 girls
1 week rent $280
NO STORAGE