Sam Ferguson

Water, transport, nature. Climate action. Councillor @ Horizons Regional Council. Chair Passenger Transport. GP Member. He/him.

[Thomas Nash @nashthomas]

I try to be constructive and measured in my criticism of Ministers so it truly pains me to say this, but the Prime Minister’s speech to local government just now was one of the most mana diminishing, paternalistic and visionless speeches to a group of people I have ever heard.

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

umm ok, anyone I need to follow since last year

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

Long time no see. Thought I would check in how everyone is doing? I feel like we haven't quite dismantled capitalism and undone the effects of colonisation yet!

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

Great to have the support from @NZGreens calling for more priority into regional passenger rail

https://t.co/ymxTWitBub

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

Calling on all political parties to work with local communities to put priority into regional rail. The support is strong across the regions.

[James Shaw @jamespeshaw]

You shouldn’t have to go broke just to fix your teeth.

The Green Party have a plan to make dental free for everyone.

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

We have our first party supporting the open letter. @top_nz are onboard for putting priority into regional rail - choo choo

Do we have your support @NZGreens @nzlabour @NZNationalParty @nzfirst @actparty @Maori_Party

https://t.co/yfbFWF06pA

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

Calling on all political parties to work with local communities to put priority into regional rail. The support is strong across the regions.

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

If I was prime minister for a day...

I would order 420 passenger trains and deploy them to every corner of the country

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

@otautahi_p @elliotjweir @liam_jboardman @ChristchurchCC It would be great to have their support Peter, are you able to encourage them to put their name to this? https://t.co/yfbFWF06pA

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

https://t.co/yfbFWF06pA the full letter is here. Please encourage your local elected members to sign

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

Calling on all political parties to work with local communities to put priority into regional rail. The support is strong across the regions.

[Elliot Weir @elliotjweir]

An open letter to all political parties, from 40+ elected members across the motu 🚅

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

Elected members can add their name by emailing me [email protected]

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

@miriammooretoo @patrick478 @elliotjweir @eph__em__era Taihape to Tawa express

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

It's #EarthOvershootDay !

#WetlandsMatter : Wetlands’ preservation, wise use & international collaboration are critical to biodiversity, water security, climate action & the sustainable development goals.

https://t.co/AyElfQOhID

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

Do you travel to, from, through, or around the Horizons region? Then this is for you.

We are running a review of our regional connections and services and would love to hear from our communities.

No time like the present...
https://t.co/8tJJOa3zV9

[James Shaw @jamespeshaw]

NZ's climate emissions in 2022 are estimated to be lower than at any point this century.

Reversing plans for more buses & trains, or promising more congested roads would undo this progress.

We’re in a climate emergency, the time is now for every political party to act like it.

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

@David_Cormack I thought that said racist journalist! Racing is much better...

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

@MakiTumu @jukic_d We are keeping an eye on how that goes as part of an integrated transport network

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

What could public transport look like in Horowhenua?

Buses between Waikanae and Palmerston North every hour, all day.

Vans or buses for our towns and smaller communities 4 times a day.

Capital Connection peak and off-peak plus weekends.

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

@huhanahickey Agreed. Many of our trains and buses are already at this standard, we are getting closer to where we need to be with our fleet and supporting stations/bus stops

[Sam Ferguson @waitarere_green]

We could have all of this in just a few years if our community was prepared to push for it.