What am I thinking about?

Mobility futurist, Tim Papandreou says the world over, the private car is over subsidised and car share is undersubsidised so we need to work out how to flick that switch. The more cars added to car share, the better chance of reducing individual cars.

Best of fail file 1

The truth is, failure is where we learn most!

Auckland Transport research showed when people gave up their own car, they walked, biked and used public transport more, and the money saved on car ownership was spent locally.

more of us need to become "#onecarless".

“We cannot lock up, fine, or punish our way to healthy living. It’s not about a second chance – these children and their parents never got a first chance.

If you’ve witnessed all this horror before you even start school what does it do to your brain, nervous system and neuro pathways? Have these children in the data ever had anyone read to them a bedtime story regularly to help their literacy? Has anyone counted the pegs with them as the washing was hung out, counted the cracks in the pavement as they’ve gone for walks?

Below is an oped that NZ Herald printed in January. (note it is behind a pay wall)

Bringing banks to socially account.

Two different women - a story about philanthropy.

The Duke of Edinburgh taught me compassion. When he died I thought about his wonderful contribution with the Duke of Edinburgh Award. A programme designed to give young people experiences outside the classroom to become committed, responsible and fulfilled citizens of the world.

How to master the art of self-promotion! Building this website was one of my steps.

Laura Fergusson has served the disabled community for years. Learn more about why we must save it.,

Generous Auckland, celebrating some amazing people who make Auckland a better place.

Notes to my young self