Welcome

I am a freelance journalist, editor, scientific writer, and web writer, based in Wellington, NZ.

If you're into coastal or offshore boating, check out this month's Boating New Zealand magazine for my article describing how to make small boats visible on ships' radar systems. It might one day save your life.

This month, I have an article in Reicofil Pure (based in Munich), about a team of New Zealand organisations who are world leaders in the production of carbon-neutral petrol, diesel, and jet fuel. The magazine's not on-line. The research team includes Solray Energy, and NIWA. My forthcoming book will show how this technology complements other sources of renewable transport energy.

I am currently working on a book about how New Zealand can carbon-neutralise its transport system. This will be a practical book for practical people. NZ's economy runs on diesel. If you're involved in transport, or if you depend on diesel to make your living, I'd like to hear from you. You can email me at

Biofuels are beginning to appear in the mainstream NZ fuel market. I've been researching and writing about biofuels since 2004, and I'm convinced that some biofuels offer a legitimate technological solution to transport-related climate change. I am mainly interested in heavy transport: trucks, boats, and aircraft, which is why this site is the best resource for NZ biodiesel users. Biodiesel is a so-called "first-generation" agricultural biofuel that is likely to be an excellent carbon-neutral lubricity additive. It's unlikely to become a mainstream fuel, but it's worth supporting because adding a few percent of biodiesel to our fuel supply can trim greenhouse emissions, and it's here now.

Check out my services page to find out how I can help you or your organisation.

I am also blogging about transportation in the Wellington region. Visit my Radical Transport blog to find out more.