For cities with waterways, new high-tech ferries out of Sweden could set the standard for carbon-friendly public transport.

Electric boat maker Candela recently launched hydro-foil passenger ferries- a type of vessel various countries, including New Zealand, are designing and developing.

Seachange CEO Eric Laakmann says this technology is close to being developed on our shores, with similar electric ferries set to debut on our water by 2024.

"These boats use up to 15 percent times less energy than a traditional ferry. Add that's ultra-important for a sustainable future, it means faster charging, longer range, 90 percent lower fuel costs- all things that are incredibly valuable."

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For cities with waterways, new high-tech ferries out of Sweden could set the standard for carbon-friendly public transport.
Electric boat maker Candela recently launched hydro-foil passenger ferries- a type of vessel various countries, including New Zealand, are designing and developing.
Seachange CEO Eric Laakmann says this technology is close to being developed on our shores, with similar electric ferries set to debut on our water by 2024.
"These boats use up to 15 percent times less energy than a traditional ferry. Add that's ultra-important for a sustainable future, it means faster charging, longer range, 90 percent lower fuel costs- all things that are incredibly valuable."
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Eric Laakmann: Seachange CEO on Candela launching new electric passenger ferries

Wagner Moura is a Brazilian actor, filmmaker and producer, and he made history with his first Golden Globes win last week.

He won for his role in political thriller The Secret Agent, and he's also earned acclaim for his roles in Narcos, Dope Thief and The Gray Man. 

He opened up about his emotional journey on the project, and how important it was to win an award for a role that felt so significant to his homeland.

"To see the support that Brazilians are giving to this film - for me, this is the best thing."

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Wagner Moura is a Brazilian actor, filmmaker and producer, and he made history with his first Golden Globes win last week.
He won for his role in political thriller The Secret Agent, and he's also earned acclaim for his roles in Narcos, Dope Thief and The Gray Man.&nbsp;
He opened up about his emotional journey on the project, and how important it was to win an award for a role that felt so significant to his homeland.
"To see the support that Brazilians are giving to this film - for me, this is the best thing."
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Wagner Moura: Brazilian actor and filmmaker talks 2026 Golden Globes win

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On January 15, 2001, Wikipedia officially launched online, giving users a new platform to learn from.

While the site's credibility and reliability were questioned in the early days, it is now well-regarded as a globally trusted source of facts.

Wikipedia founder and internet entrepreneur, Jimmy Wales, has revealed the platform taught him a lot about trust and information in the digital age - and he's turned his findings into a new book The Seven Rules of Trust.

"I think's worked because of a lot of different reasons. And I think one of the main reasons is because we have a purpose, we have a very simple purpose, which is a free, neutral, high quality encyclopaedia." 

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On January 15, 2001, Wikipedia officially launched online, giving users a new platform to learn from.
While the site's credibility and reliability were questioned in the early days, it is now well-regarded as a globally trusted source of facts.
Wikipedia founder and internet entrepreneur, Jimmy Wales, has revealed the platform taught him a lot about trust and information in the digital age - and he's turned his findings into a new book&nbsp;The Seven Rules of Trust.
"I think's worked because of a lot of different reasons. And I think one of the main reasons is because we have a purpose, we have a very simple purpose, which is a free, neutral, high quality encyclopaedia."&nbsp;
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Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia founder on the site turning 25 and what that means for technology

The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage - I touched on this one in the fiction round up at the end of last year but given time constraints with a number of books in that piece, it really warrants a bit more attention. Lexi Villiers is a trainee doctor in Tasmania when she’s suddenly summarily summonsed back to London by her grandmother the Queen, after her father and twin brother are killed in a skiing accident -  meaning she’s now next in line for the throne. It’s fun, entertaining fiction based on the monarchy about which the author clearly knows quite a lot and followers of The Crown will love it.

The Uncool by Cameron Crowe - This is a memoir by a legendary rock and roll journalist. Back in the 70’s, Cameron Crowe began writing about bands and music, and was published by Rolling Stone magazine at the age of just fourteen. He really lived the dream - spending time with, and writing about Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, The Rolling Stones and many many more. He went on to write the screenplay for the autobiographical movies Fast Times at Ridgemont High and then Almost Famous (which he also directed). This was an era we’ll never see again, and it’s wonderful nostalgia about a glorious time in music and a young man who took full advantage of it.

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The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage - I touched on this one in the fiction round up at the end of last year but given time constraints with a number of books in that piece, it really warrants a bit more attention. Lexi Villiers is a trainee doctor in Tasmania when she’s suddenly summarily summonsed back to London by her grandmother the Queen, after her father and twin brother are killed in a skiing accident - &nbsp;meaning she’s now next in line for the throne. It’s fun, entertaining fiction based on the monarchy about which the author clearly knows quite a lot and followers of The Crown will love it.
The Uncool by Cameron Crowe - This is a memoir by a legendary rock and roll journalist. Back in the 70’s, Cameron Crowe began writing about bands and music, and was published by Rolling Stone magazine at the age of just fourteen. He really lived the dream - spending time with, and writing about Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, The Rolling Stones and many many more. He went on to write the screenplay for the autobiographical movies Fast Times at Ridgemont High and then Almost Famous (which he also directed). This was an era we’ll never see again, and it’s wonderful nostalgia about a glorious time in music and a young man who took full advantage of it.
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Eric Laakmann: Seachange CEO on Candela launching new electric passenger ferries

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