Column – New Zealand on the right track
New Zealand is on the right track. It’s a great place to live, work and raise a family. We’re making good progress at a time when many other countries are...
Have a safe and happy holiday
Every year over the summer holiday period, friends and family gather across New Zealand to celebrate, reflect on the past year, and set goals for the year ahead. As we...
New Sylvester Primary School to open in Hamilton West in 2019
I was excited to hear about progress on Sylvester Primary School today, says local MP Tim Macindoe. “The school will be located on the corner of Borman Road and Hare...
Sarah's Southland Scoop - December 2016
Santa ParadeThe Santa Parade is always a highlight for young and old and I had a wonderful time at this year’s parade with Mayor’s Tim Shadbolt, Gary Tong and Tracy...
$5m to help restore Kaikoura Harbour
A grant of up to $5 million to help with the post-earthquake restoration of Kaikoura Harbour was announced today by Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee and Economic Development Minister...
Outstanding year for NZ’s Defence sector
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says 2016 has seen the New Zealand Defence Force respond to natural disasters, train Iraqi soldiers and future-proof the country’s Defence industry. “I think most of...
Pugh Welcomes Springs Junction Funding
National’s West Coast-Tasman based List MP Maureen Pugh welcomes news that the government will fund $199,500 towards new restroom facilities at Springs Junction.
Improving lives will remain National’s focus
Better incomes for households, safer communities and smarter government to support the most vulnerable will remain the Government’s focus, new Prime Minister Bill English says.
Police Minister attends new Napier Police station opening
Police Minister Judith Collins has today joined members of Eastern District Police, local leaders and the community to open the newly built $5.5m Napier Police Station. “This station represents a...
Pasifika talent recognised at Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards
Some of the country's brightest Pasifika talent have been recognised in this year's Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards. Five students received awards acknowledging their hard work and achievements in...