David Pattemore
@dpattemore.bsky.social
Ecologist and entrepreneur, posts are my own opinions, likes not necessarily endorsements. He/Him 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 ally He tangata tiriti ahau
Someone with some common sense, and Ryan Bridge #nzpol
Exclusive: Billionaire Guy Haddleton: No to data centres, yes to CGT
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Oh gosh, is the whole month-long World Cup going to be this tense?? 😬😬 #nz #fifaworldcup
Power cut during NZ’s first match in the World Cup?! No worries; just plug my house into my EV truck and away we go. 💥😅 Just paid for itself. #ev #nz #fifaworldcup
17 degrees outside at 8am on the first day of winter! 😬😳 And I’m hoping we get enough rain to break this mini droughtish period, without washing away all the topsoil/dust, and causing slips and mayhem.
Péter Magyar victory speech: "We want to make a country where no one is persecuted because they think differently or because someone loves in a different way to others." He may not have campaigned as a liberal. But this is a huge change of direction and rhetoric from Orbán’s anti-LGBTQ+ crusade.
So frickin sick of these people taking our father’s words out of context for their own ends.
NZFirst is a party whose name sounds much less benign if you substitute any other country in. You see America First, Germany First, Britain First, it conjures a particular image. Maybe we shouldn't allow ourselves to become so desensitised to the nationalism in our own backyard. #nzpol
Y'all there is a woman and a black man circling the moon and NASA's mission control+ science teams are so diverse and people are nerding out about science and exploration this is all a gigantic middle finger to the stupid and hate and grotesque ghouls running our country
One other thing, watching Jacinda in action, not an actor playing her but by crikey her with behind the scenes snippets never made it more obvious how much of a leadership vacuum we are in, Jacinda would never have failed us in a crisis, it should be complicity viewing #NZPol
An essential read for anyone in #nz - the fuel crisis is far, far worse than the govt is letting on energyandresilience.substack.com/p/every-coun...
Every Country in Our Supply Chain Has Declared an Emergency. NZ just launched an Ad Campaign.
What the ministerial press conference got wrong about NZ's fuel supply, and what it didn't mention at all.
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Economists suggesting it could take a decade for NZ to recover from the shock that about to hit us. I really don’t think this Govt is prepared for - or equipped to deal with - what’s ahead. It feels as of, in spite of the performative pressers, no one’s driving.
In my latest for @newsroom.co.nz, I argue the government should make public transport free for at least three months. The $50 fuel payment costs $373M/year and doesn't cut a single litre of consumption. Free fares would cost less and actually reduce petrol demand. newsroom.co.nz/2026/03/27/f...
Free public transport the fuel crisis response that makes sense
Opinion from Auckland University: Targeted fuel relief doesn’t reduce a single litre of consumption. Free public transport, however, delivers household relief, eases congestion, and conserves fuel for...
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Mr Hooton is obviously correct that diesel rationing must begin at once, and that the consequences of a diesel shortage are catastrophic, and that a “diesel for food” arrangement is New Zealand’s best leverage, and thus the chances of the government actually acting now are low to nil
Big news folks… I’ve been selected to stand for Labour in the Taranaki King Country electorate!! Head over to my main campaign page on FB to show your support! Live in the area? Come join us! Facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576502848485
Melanie D.@melulater.bsky.social · 4mo agoHappy to announce @dpattemore.bsky.social as the new Labour Party candidate for the Taranaki-King Country electorate for Election 2026. If you would like to volunteer to help in the campaign, DM me. David's campaign fb page is: www.facebook.com/share/1FN6vp... Like/follow his page please.
We bought our Leaf from Drive EV, these guys are wonderful! Happy to see a whole more people are going to discover the joys of EVs, even though the reason for it is sobering.
Gavin Shoebridge@kiwiev.bsky.social · 5mo agoThis kiwi car dealer only sells electric cars and all their inventory is gone. Never seen that before.
So Chris Hipkins not only took advice & kept the economy afloat and jobs and businesses alive through #Covid-19, he pushed to keep Kiwis healthy and alive at a time when corpses were piled up across Italy, UK, US, and India. Kudos @chrishipkins.bsky.social #nzpol #newzealand
A country surrounded by the ocean, with active geothermal zones, buffeted by winds and basking in sunshine should not be relying on tanker loads of oil, gas and coal shipped half way across the world to run its energy network.
I’ll be at the Chilli Bar and Cafe from 10am - 11am tomorrow, Saturday 14th, to meet with locals in Lynfield. Drop in for a chat about the issues that matter to you! #nzpol #nz #aotearoa #newzealand #politics #mtroskill #mountroskill #auckland
Recent events show that climate change impacts can be hyper local, and specific areas seem to be getting hit by the same extreme weather repeatedly. What ideas do you all have on the priorities for an incoming government in building community resilience & preparedness for extreme weather? #nzpol
Another week, another state of emergency! We need a government that is willing to do all it can to mitigate the impacts of our new climate. #nzpol #chooserenewables
In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women." Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration. It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Our latest.
European Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly For "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women"
The resolution, though nonbinding, is a significant shot at those who seek to erode transgender rights on the continent.
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So tough to see South Waikato/King Country hit with severe weather again, including tragic loss of life. Look after each other out there! Kia kaha, kia manawanui ❤️🩹
How do we engage voters in Aotearoa? Hononga - connection! Where are the relatable politicians? Those who care that folx are struggling, that hospitals, schools, universities are underfunded; that Te Tiriti is a toanga and Aotearoa embraces diversity and doesn’t discriminate! #NZWiL
Time for the 3-30-300 Rule to be Planning Law And funded by a 50% FAR scheme with Central Gov or with any urban renewal 85% EFAR rate FAR and EFAR = Funding or Enchanced Funding Assistant Rate It is a formula NZTA uses with local authorities for transport but can be adapted to Green Infrastructure
Newsroom NZ@newsroom.co.nz · 6mo agoAs summers get hotter, Auckland’s concrete jungle of streets and buildings are making the city increasingly uncomfortable – and in some cases, dangerous.
I really really hate the new look iOS. It’s like cheesy late nineties MS WordArt aesthetic and is an awful user experience. Why isn’t there any way to turn it off!? I know this is a super minor issue in the context of the world, but better consumer testing was needed before releasing it.