MP News

On the Ground Across Our Electorate - March Update

March across the Napier electorate has been a month of connection, progress, and listening to what matters most to our communities. It’s also been a reminder

Sam Uffindell | Autumn 2026 Newsletter

Tom Rutherford - The Week That Was

Fuel Plan We’ve updated the National Fuel Plan to respond to global disruption in the Middle East, making sure NZ is prepared and fuel keeps flowing

Wedd's Weekly - Happy Easter

As we head into the Easter weekend, I finish another busy week in Parliament and want to take this opportunity to wish you a safe and

Sam's Update | A Look Back at March

How quickly is this year going? Here we are, already in April, well into autumn and looking ahead to Easter. Four of the last five weeks

Ryan's Reflections - April 2026

The conflict in the Middle East is putting pressure on New Zealanders, including through higher fuel prices. But through all this we have to stay focussed

An Update from Vanessa Weenink - March 2026

March was another busy period with plenty happening both here in New Zealand and globally. It was incredible to see the new One NZ Stadium officially

March flew by: Here's what happened

Before getting into local updates, I want to acknowledge the unfolding events in the Middle East. This is an uncertain and, at times, unsettling period, particularly

Tim's March Update

I hope you're doing well. All my updates are below, but if you want to see what a normal day looks like for me, watch this.

Wedd's Weekly - 27 March

I know it's been a tough few weeks for Hawke's Bay as people come to terms with the news about McCain and are dealing with the

Tom Rutherford - The Week That Was

$50 a week for lower-income working families The Government is moving quickly to provide extra support for low-to-middle-income working families as conflict in the Middle East

Update and beginning of the election year

Sharp price increases at the pump are putting pressure on many Kiwis. Even though there is sufficient fuel in the country right now, these sharp increases

Matt Doocey - North Canterbury News - March Update

I enjoyed celebrating the opening of Satisfy Food’s new premises in Southbrook. Their new warehouse is an impressive step up from where they have come from

Wedd's Weekly

I have had a busy week chairing the hearings for RMA reform, a massive job as we navigate these bills into law. The hearings have wrapped

Tom Rutherford - The Week That Was

Inquiry into the Fatal Landslides in Tauranga Cabinet has agreed the Terms of Reference and membership for a Government Inquiry into the Fatal Landslides in Tauranga.

Scott's Newsletter March 2026

You may have seen the announcement from Conservation Minister Tama Potaka that National will campaign on restricting the limited amount of commercial fishing currently permitted in

Tom Rutherford - The Week That Was

New Zealand’s trade and tourism sectors continue to go from strength to strength, driving billions into the economy. New figures show tourism spending reached $46.6 billion

Wedd's Weekly

What a week it's been! I have been out and about in the electorate celebrating the diversity of our region, meeting with stakeholders, and appreciating Hastings