Marc Daalder

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21 July 2026 21:25

As always, this work isn't free to produce. Flights were provided by Electrify QT but I spent the better part of last week pulling together this special report. You can support this and @newsroom.co.nz's other amazing coverage by donating here: donations.newsroom.co.nz or subscribe to Newsroom Pro.

Marc Daalder

marcdaalder.bsky.social

21 July 2026 21:25

Another Marc Daalder Long Read! Special report: EV batteries could store all the power we need in a day. How can NZ unlock that energy to slash bills and keep the lights on? newsroom.co.nz/2026/07/17/h...

Marc Daalder

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21 July 2026 21:25

"My outdoor cat would NEVER kill a bird!!!" nek minnit "I'm so worried about my cat catching H5N1 from all the birds it kills! 😫" www.rnz.co.nz/news/environ...

Marc Daalder

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21 July 2026 21:25

Another great example. "It's animal cruelty for me to keep my cat indoors. 😤😤😤" Nek minnit

David Ho

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20 January 2026 03:48

When we were all making fun of Scaramucci, I never thought I'd be quoting him but here we are. We need Congress to do its job.