Brewer's Brief - September 2025

05 September 2025

Cameron Brewer

It has been a busy couple of weeks back in the electorate, with me even breaking into some local door knocking this week.

I'm hosting constituent clinics around Upper Harbour on Saturday 6, and Monday 8, September. You are most welcome to join me for a coffee, with the times and places at the bottom of this newsletter.

As well as getting around Upper Harbour, it was a busy end of winter in Parliament. As chair of the Finance & Expenditure select committee, I was pleased to present our banking inquiry report to the House.

National's Finance & Expenditure select committee members after they deliberated on the banking inquiry last month: Nancy Lu, Cameron Brewer, Ryan Hamilton, and Dan Bidois

This Government is all about looking under every stone as to how we can make our banking, supermarket, and energy sectors more competitive.

In banking, we've seen the greenlight given for Kiwibank to raise for more capital to help it expand.

The four big banks are now on a December deadline to deliver open banking to help consumers find the best deal and more easily change banks.

The Reserve Bank is also now consulting on how much capital the retail banks are required to hold aside (which was planned to keep rising this decade, but the costs are clearly falling on the borrower).

What's more, we want to see more fintechs empowered to add more competition, and for them to work with banks to deliver the likes of app-based loan products and better rates.

Anyway, I'm getting boring now!

Nearly 25,000 Brewer's Brief newsletters have been delivered into Upper Harbour letterboxes, with electorate surveys now being posted back to us. My survey can also be completed online via this link

Enjoy spring!

Cameron

Out and about

Mayor comes to electorate office

Auckland Mayor, Wayne Brown, gave Upper Harbour locals a good update on his progress and priorities. Rest assured, the NorthWest's many growing pains were all laid out!

Seniors join Mike Butterick MP

Rural leader and Wairarapa MP, Mike Butterick, spoke brilliantly at our SuperBlues this week.

Tama Potaka speaks at North Shore Golf Club

Maori Development and Conservation Minister, Hon Tama Potaka, revealed his determination and focus at our Upper Harbour Business Club dinner in Albany. Hosted at the stunning North Shore Golf Club (soon to be in Upper Harbour).

Citizens Advice Bureau hosts AGM

The MP attended the North Shore Citizens Advice Bureau AGM. CAB volunteers are the best!

Massey Youth Hub promoted

Josh Hendry, of Massey Community Trust, took the MP through their Massey Youth Hub Feasibility Study. MCT does a lot of outstanding work, advocating for and supporting our local youth.

Celebrating with our Wilson special schools

Celebrating our amazing special schools with students and teachers at Wilson School's satellite campuses at Manuka School in Bayview and Albany Junior High was the highlight of the MPs week.

Greenhithe constituents inspire

Mr David and Mrs Sharla Jhinku, married in Fiji in 1960. These Greenhithe residents are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. So lovely for the MP to be able to host such an inspiring couple.

West Harbour's Manutewhau Community Hub visit

Along with staffer Linda Cooper, the MP met Genna Beaufoy, manager of Manutewhau Community Hub at 74 Oreil Avenue. The team does amazing work, supporting locals of all ages.

Local Hobsonville bakery - best pies!

Khai from Hobsonville Bakery & Cafe at 102c Hobsonville Road makes the best pies - steak and cheese in particular. It's tough out there for our small businesses. Support local where you can!

Office hosts many visitors

Busy times in the electorate office. Here with our North Shore and West Auckland Police Area Commanders, and talking ECE reviews with our local Kindergarten leaders from Massey, Hobsonville, and Bayview.