Transport planning is a superpower, writes Tim Adriaansen of @allaboardaotearoa.bsky.social – one that quietly determines so many things about our lives. So what might be possible if we decided, together, to use that superpower to create something better? www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2026/09/21/a...

A love letter to transport planning - Greater Auckland

This is a guest post by Tim Adriaansen, a transport strategist and Executive Director of The results are currently under review, but we can give a few tasters ahead of publication. One of the fastest ...

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"Transport planning is a super power. It quietly determines so many things about our lives." Our guest post on @greaterauckland.bsky.social today shares exciting news about what we've been up to. www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2026/09/21/a... #transport #sustainability #electrification

When this many of us show up to #marchfornature you know New Zealanders care 💚🍃🌏 "Nature brings New Zealanders together – there is no more powerful unifying force in Aotearoa than Te Taiao." @forestandbird.bsky.social Richard Capie #marchfornature #worthmarchingfor #tetaiao #conservation #aotearoa

So many of us in Aotearoa love our mountains, coasts and wetlands 💚 But the Conservation Amendment Bill would open 60% of conservation land to sale or exchange. March for Nature, Sat 19 Sept, 1pm. Mō tātou, ā, mō ngā uri ā muri ake nei For us, and for the descendants after us. #MarchForNature2026

Most problems caused by the transport system — injuries, polluted air and water, congestion and cost — are caused by how much our are shaped around driving 🤕 Electric cars don't fix that. Sustainable transport is fewer cars, not newer cars 💡 #transport #sustainable

There's a very important election coming up in Aotearoa New Zealand this year and it is of course Bird of the Year. We need to make sure that you are informed about which birds perform well when it comes to sustainable transport. #BoTY #BirdoftheYear @forestandbird.bsky.social

Plot twist: it's not just the exhaust pipe, it's the tyres. New research shows road dust is a creates much of Auckland's PM10 pollution - particles small enough to get deep into your lungs🫁😶‍🌫️ You can't electrify your way out of this one. You have to reduce traffic. www.rnz.co.nz/news/environ...

Auckland has an overlooked traffic pollution problem – and it’s not from exhausts

Cleaner engine standards and a gradual uptake of electric vehicles have been credited with helping improve Auckland's air quality over recent years.

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