
Tom Rutherford - The Week That Was 21 August 2026
The independent Council review into the landslide at the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park has been released. This is first and foremost about the six people
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The independent Council review into the landslide at the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park has been released. This is first and foremost about the six people
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Minister Stanford at her first wero I am back down in Parliament this week, following a busy recess week when I had the pleasure of welcoming
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As National's Finance Minister Nicola Willis prepares to deliver her third budget later this month, I wanted to give you brief context on our financial situation
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Christopher Luxon is without a doubt the leader our country needs. My support for him has never wavered and as a Party we are 100% united
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Yesterday at Business Canterbury's South Island Election Conference, we announced National's plan for the South Island, I've included some of the most relevant details for Selwyn
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It's been a fantastic recess week back in the electorate and being able to welcome Education Minister Erica Stanford. A highlight was welcoming the Minister to
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When I hosted Ōtaki MP Tim Costley recently, he was so impressed with New Plymouth he was willing to overlook the fact that our famous sunshine
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Alongside being the Chair of the Justice Committee, I’m also proud to be a member of the Finance and Expenditure Committee, or FEC, and as a
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I hope everyone is keeping warm as the cold snap hits this week. Can't believe we had snow on Te Mata Peak. I unfortunately missed the
Read moreIt was great to host Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Tauranga last Friday, where he attended a meeting with over 500 people from across Tauranga and
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Welcome to my August newsletter. Our government is another step closer to replacing the Resource Management Act (RMA) with a planning system that is simpler, more
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August brings a distinct shift in rhythm as the deep winter chill reaches its peak. With the shortest days now well behind us, the crisp morning
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It was a pleasure to welcome another group of local community champions to my office for an Ilam Local Legends morning tea. Following a previous morning
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As we continue working to build a more prosperous and secure future, National has outlined a number of key commitments that reflect our long-term vision for
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Brewer’s Brief – August Cameron’s Column By Cameron Brewer – MP for Upper Harbour We are racing through the year, with less than 100 days until
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I've been busy both in Parliament and out and about in Selwyn. I've been across the district delivering leaflets and knocking on doors alongside the wonderful
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This week a special debate was held in Parliament, and I had the opportunity to speak in support of the residents of Wright Road near Katikati
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