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30 Jun 2025Vanessa Weenink

Vanessa Weenink - June Update

We are officially over halfway through the year, so I’m pleased to say we have received positive feedback from Banks Peninsula residents regarding my Dark Sky

30 Jun 2025Hamish Campbell

Hamish Campbell - June Update

Welcome to my June Newsletter King’s Birthday weekend bought beautiful weather and many of us were out in the garden pruning and tidying. It brought about

27 Jun 2025Tom Rutherford

Tom Rutherford - The Week That Was

We're making it easier for you to see a doctor. Local GPs are the cornerstone of their communities - your first port of call when your

21 Jun 2025Katie Nimon

Celebrating Our Community: Local Stories & Heroes This June

As June draws to a close, it’s been a time for reflection and renewal as we embrace the season of Matariki—a moment to pause, remember, and

20 Jun 2025Tom Rutherford

Tom Rutherford - The Week That Was

What an absolute blast Fieldays 2025 was this year! The Southern Hemisphere’s biggest agricultural trade show never disappoints - the innovation and energy was incredible. So

19 Jun 2025Tim Costley

Important update on Ō2NL expressway

We've done it: we are getting the Ō2NL Expressway that we all wanted. Up front I want to thank you for signing my petition and helping

19 Jun 2025Carl Bates

Connecting with Carl

In the House with Carl The Budget Debate is one of Parliament's most significant annual debates, taking place after the Budget is delivered. This debate concluded

18 Jun 2025Tim Costley

Tim Costley - Update

See below for an update on 110km/hr on TG, boy racers, design changes to Ō2NL, and a special event for our South African community. The budget

18 Jun 2025Catherine Wedd

Wedd's Weekly

I have been working hard for Hawke's Bay in Parliament and meeting our constituents while out and about in the Tukituki electorate. It's been a busy

13 Jun 2025Tom Rutherford

Tom Rutherford - The Week That Was

National is growing the economy. Our government's economic plan is working. We've stopped wasteful spending, inflation is down, mortgage rates are falling, and that's a positive

12 Jun 2025Cameron Brewer

Member’s bill would reduce the number of Auckland local boards

A new Member’s bill that would reduce the number of local boards in Auckland from 21 to 15 would make local Government in Auckland more efficient,

12 Jun 2025Sam Uffindell

Sam's Update | Momentum, Milestones & Local Wins

From a groundbreaking medical milestone to Budget 2025, a Prime Ministerial visit to Tauranga and big wins for our local schools and businesses - May was

9 Jun 2025Simeon Brown

Simeon Says!

On Thursday 22 May the National-led Coalition Government delivered Budget 2025, with a clear focus on growing the economy, and investing in frontline services. Some of

8 Jun 2025Dana Kirkpatrick

Dana Kirkpatrick - Update

What a busy few weeks it has been getting the budget through its first debates and setting some legislation to enable parts of the budget to

6 Jun 2025Cameron Brewer

Brewer’s Brief – June 2025

Cameron's Column Most of our local schools in Upper Harbour have been crying out for more learning support, greater access to professionals, and more teacher aides.

6 Jun 2025Tom Rutherford

Tom Rutherford - The Week That Was

I never miss a chance to stand up in the House, whether it’s asking a question or giving a speech. It’s always an opportunity to front

4 Jun 2025Dan Bidois

Bidois Bulletin – A Budget for Northcote

Last month Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivered her second Budget, which was focused on growing New Zealand’s economy for families, workers and businesses right here in

4 Jun 2025James Meager

Meager Matters

Welcome to my June Newsletter. The past few weeks at Parliament have been focused on Budget 2025, which reflects the Government's strong commitment to economic growth,