Check the new radio show that goes live on 3CR today, called the Renegade Economist. Real economic news that cuts through the lingo and lets you know what’s really going on.
A must listen for any activist, advocate, journalist or politician.
And 3CR streams live so no excuse if you’re not in Melbourne.
For more info check out [...]
Presenting, my latest finished piece!
I got this cushion cover from a charity shop in Smith Street, Melbourne a while ago and I’ve been holding on to it for the right moment of inspiration. One day I had a polar bear moment and knew exactly what needed to be done.
I had a great time making [...]
I hope you’ve all been keeping up to date with the awesome actions at Heathrow for Climate Camp 07. I’d been reading updates along the way, mostly through Schnews and thinking ‘boy I wish I was there, looks like fun!’.
Well, turns out one of my old school friends was there (Facebook does have it’s [...]
Despite previous claims of exploiting Tara for political gain, I haven’t really done it too much at all. Yeah she is the founding leader of BAdGE (Babies Against Genetic Engineering), and she has been to a few protests, but still…
But we bought her this tshirt and I have to show it off cause she’s [...]
Head over to the art of the possible (sorry can’t figure out how to imbed this baby) and check out the wee vid on Bike Valet Parking in San Francisco.
This guy is an uber legend!
Why don’t the Melbourne sporting venues offer similar services? Melbourne’s supposed to be a bike friendly city but it’s always [...]
One of the great things about Craftster is the challenges that they run for people to get involved in. It’s a great way to learn new stuff and show off your great crafting skills. (well I’m guessing, I’ve not managed to actually participate in one yet…)
The latest challenge is a shopping bag challenge [...]
You’ve gotta read this. Gavin Putland (who is probably one of the cleverest extreme nerds I’ve ever met) has written an article about a Corporate Solution to Rape. It is really quite clever what he’s up to and I don’t want to spoil it so go read it.
And then if you found that interesting and [...]
So I read that Solid Energy, NZBio and the arms manufacturing industry have been hiring students to pose as activists in Wellington and Christchurch.
In the SST they feature this piece about what Don Elder knew about the recent railway blockade:
Three days before the protest, seemingly out of the blue, Elder gained national media attention saying [...]
Today’s post brought to you by the letter B.
Yip mad props to the clever pants that made this.
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Scoopit!
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I’m sure most people would’ve heard by now that Ian Ewen-Street has joined the National Party *snigger* So much for retiring from politics to spend more time with his family…
I’ve certainly had plenty of emails and text messages from people going ‘oh my god!’. Now I don’t know about most people but I wasn’t surprised [...]
I don't get to vote cause apparently my membership lapsed, oh well.
But that's not going to stop me voicing my opinion on one of the most crucial decisions the Green Party will face.
I want to talk about two things here. Firstly, what I think the Greens need in a new leader and secondly the pros [...]
I like saving the planet. And I like using cool technologies to do it. That's why I ABSOLUTELY ADORE GREEN TV!
It's still early days for this crew, but I reckon there's some awesome potential there. I'll certainly be tuning in.
Which kinda reminds me, for those of you wondering what I've been up to in Green [...]
And the possums ironically
For those of you who don’t already know I’ve been working for the Wilderness Society for the last few weeks, and slightly to my surprise, I’m loving it. In a way it’s exactly the same as my last job, except without the bad bits! I get to spend my [...]
Celebration of the life of Rod Donald
The Melbourne-based Aotearoa Greens would like to invite all Victoria Greens, ex-pat kiwis and other environmentalists to celebrate the life of Rod Donald MP.
Rod Donald was Co-Leader of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand and passed away suddenly on the 6th of November.
Rod was well-known to many Australians [...]
Tomorrow the people of Aotearoa will go to the polls to decide the fate of the nation for the next three years and in some policy areas, beyond that. This campaign has been the closest in my memory and probably the dirtiest. It has been long and gruelling and very tiring. But [...]
I couldn’t think of a more apt description of Kevin.
For those of you how knew Kevin Smith, the first thing that you will remember is his delightful cynicysm. But the other thing you remember is a man with a heart and soul bigger than any you will ever meet.
Kevin Smith, current advisor to Chris [...]
Jeanette
Originally uploaded by kakariki.
Was AGM day and I won’t go into that cause it was either a) boring business stuff or b) none of your business ;o) Was great to re-elect Rod and Jeanette, marking 10 years of their leadership was pretty exciting. They’re two of my biggest heroes and I damn glad [...]
The highlight of Saturday for me was the launch of the Green Student Support Policy and eCard campaign. I must say, I’m so impressed with it. The policy was rewritten for this election to reflect the progress in student support policy over the last few years. In 1999 and 2002 when the [...]
Here it is finally, my report from the AGM. I’ll do it in parts as it is a bit of a lengthy report, starting with Friday.
We had an awesome flight down, checking out the awesome scenery of the South Island. Thanks to the wonderful people at Origin Pacific I got to sit next [...]
