I've just finished my first week at Parliament and what an incredible honour it is to be there as the MP for Bay of Plenty.

I was sworn in on Tuesday and then on Wednesday we had the Governor-General read the speech from throne outlining our Government's plans for the next three years.

Select Committees

I'm pleased to let you know that I have been appointed to the Transport & Infrastructure and the Governance & Administration Selection Committees.

Transport and Infrastructure has responsibility for business relating to transport, transport safety, infrastructure, energy, building and construction.

Governance and Administration looks at business related to parliamentary and legislative services, Prime Minister and Cabinet, State services, statistics, internal affairs, Fire and Emergency, civil defence and emergency management, and local government.

I'm really happy with both of these appointments and I am looking forward to working hard and making meaningful contributions on both for the betterment of the Bay of Plenty and New Zealand.

Maiden Speech

Some of the new Members of Parliament gave their maiden speeches this week and they were simply brilliant. At the moment, I don't have a set date for my maiden speech, but I know it is going to be in the New Year, so as soon as it is finalised I will let you know.

Electorate Office

Our local Bay of Plenty Electorate Office on Domain Road in Papamoa, has been getting a bit of a makeover this week, with new signage being installed, fresh paint on all the walls and some new furniture too. 

I'm looking forward to it all being completed soon and having the office fully functioning in the New Year.

How can you stay connected?

I'll be sending regular email updates out over the next three years, and you're on the list already. If anyone else you know would like to get them, they can subscribe here.

2024 Membership

You may not have considered it before, but if interested, please join the National Party as a member. If you're a current member, then you can renew your membership for 2024 now. 

We are a grassroots Party and the best way to steer our policy, and the direction of the country, is to join us. You'll get the chance to come along and join us at a range of member events, with myself and other visiting MPs. Please join us by clicking here.

Thank you for the support you have provided to Hannah and me over the 2023 year. I trust you have a wonderful Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the New Year. 

Thanks,
Tom

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