We have a good relationship with police leaders in both the West Auckland and on the North Shore policing districts.
We’re also close to our Minister for Police, Hon Mark Mitchell, who is guest speaker at our Upper Harbour Business Club later this month, with event details at the bottom of this newsletter.
Mark is doing an exceptional job, along with our new Police Commissioner, Richard Chambers, with some early and significant gains already secured in law and order.
We can be proud of the work our local police do every day in our community - making the North Shore and North West of Auckland safer.
In fact, I bring good news locally. Since the serious altercation recently outside Hobsonville Woolworths, where a firearm was allegedly discharged, Waitematā Police have arrested three people.
Last month I was pleased to join the Minister for Police for the launching of Auckland's first suburban beat team, which has begun patrolling the Henderson CBD.
The new seven-person police beat team are squarely focused on increasing police visibility and community engagement, and are already making a difference.
The additional officers join more than 63 police deployed in dedicated beat teams around the country since funding was received in Budget 2024.
All evidence shows that when police are visible and approachable, it not only helps prevent crime but also fosters a sense of safety and community confidence.
I want to also give a shout out to the locals who volunteer for Community Patrols of New Zealand (CPNZ), driving our streets at all hours and reporting any trouble.
It’s great we no longer see gang patches. It’s great we rarely see ram raids, and it’s great our retailers are generally experiencing less intimidation and shoplifting.
In fact, overall, the number of victims of crime has dropped significantly across New Zealand in the past year.
We will continue to crack down on crime, as there’s still much more work to do.
Cameron
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Out and about
MP cuts ribbon on Wildfire restaurant
Wildfire restaurant in Upper Harbour is officially open!!! Huge congratulations to the owners, employees, and landlord on a great result for the local marina at West Harbour.
Youth meet their minister
The MP’s youth public meeting with the excellent Minister for Youth, Hon James Meager MP, saw a wide-ranging question and answer session. Disability advocates and leaders, Jaden Movold and Amy Clements, also attended and raised a number of key challenges for young disabled Kiwis.
The event was chaired by Upper Harbour's own Youth MP, Harveer Talwar, who did a fantastic job.
Feedback sought on Retirement Villages Act
The MP is on a Retirement Villages Act roadshow across Upper Harbour, seeking feedback. He has attended retirement villages at Orion Point, Greenwich Gardens, Keith Park, and Highgrove House. Next is Summerset!
National will fix the 2003 Retirement Villages Act next year.
Cameron visits Book Hero
Local resident, Dylan Bland, launched online bookstore Book Hero just 12 months ago. Since then, it has experienced phenomenal growth, with Book Hero's physical bookstore and warehouse now relocated to bigger premises, opposite Hilton Brown Swimming, Rawiri Place in Hobsonville.
Chair launches parliamentary inquiry
Following the banking inquiry, as Chair of the Finance & Expenditure select committee, Cameron has launched another inquiry! This time it's on performance reporting and public accountability. It may result in changes to the Public Finance Act which mandates how government departments and agencies report on their performance, but it’s 36 years old. The Government has released a discussion document, with submissions closing 29 October.
West Auckland beat team hits the ground
Police have launched Auckland’s first suburban beat team, which is now actively patrolling central Henderson. Cameron enjoyed joining Minister of Police, Mark Mitchell, as the seven person team was introduced to the West Auckland community.
North Shore Rotary does clean up
The MP and his boys joined North Shore Rotary and local youth recently to clean up Lucas Creek and surrounds in Albany. They managed to pick up a lot of rubbish!
MP holds mobile constituent clinics
Our local MP went across the electorate meeting many constituents for two days of mobile constituent clinics.
If you were not able to attend, you can make an appointment with the electorate office on:
UpperHarbourOffice@parliament.govt.nz or 09 416 3249
Mike Butterick visits Upper Harbour
Rural leader and Wairarapa MP, Mike Butterick, spoke brilliantly at Upper Harbour’s SuperBlues and visited Oceanz Seafood Takeaways in New Zealand's largest Asian supermarket business, Foodie and toured Costco.
Newsflashes
New residence options to bolster workforce
More Kiwi businesses will soon be able to attract and retain the workforce they need, with the Government’s introduction of two new skilled migrant residence pathways.
To read more, please visit: Beehive PR
Increasing access to Learning Support Coordinators
NEWSFLASH: Increasing access to Learning Support Coordinators is great news for Upper Harbour. By 2028, every Year 1–8 student in North and West Auckland – more than 63,000 children – will have access - up from 23,904.
To read more, please visit: Beehive PR
Supercharging school infrastructure
The Government is accelerating $413 million of investment in school infrastructure to improve classrooms and provide a significant boost for builders and tradies across New Zealand immediately.
To read more, please visit: Beehive PR
Upcoming Events
Wednesday 29 October, 5pm - Upper Harbour Business Club with Hon Mark Mitchell
All welcome (members and non-members). This is a ticketed event. Please enquire at: upperharbour@national.org.nz
Save the Date! Monday 24 November, 10am - Superblues with Suze Redmayne, MP for Rangitīkei
Hobsonville Bowling Club
1 Memorial Park Lane
All welcome (members & non-members). $10 door sales. Eftpos available.
To RSVP: upperharbour@national.org.nz
Save the Date! Thursday 27 November, 4.30pm - Christmas Cheer at Upper Harbour Office
You are warmly invited to celebrate some Christmas Cheer at the electorate office!
Upper Harbour Electorate Office, Unit 15, 102c Hobsonville Road
To RSVP email us at UpperHarbourOffice@parliament.govt.nz or click on through to LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/cameronbrewer
If you live in Upper Harbour and require assistance, contact my office on:
P: (09) 416 3249
A: Unit 15/102c Hobsonville Rd
Office Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm or by appointment