Cameron's News

MP for Upper Harbour

7 Oct 2026Cameron Brewer

Small business backed with 47-point Plan

Small business backed with 47-point Plan National is supporting small businesses with a 47-point Small Business Plan to reduce compliance costs and make it easier to

2 Oct 2026Cameron Brewer

Brewer's Brief - October 2026

Brewer’s Brief – October Cameron’s Column By Cameron Brewer – MP for Upper Harbour Upper Harbour’s new electorate boundary will soon include Westgate, Whenuapai, Herald Island,

22 Sep 2026Cameron Brewer

Government extends AI support for small businesses

Government extends AI support for small businesses A further 120 small businesses will get expert help to put artificial intelligence (AI) to work, with the Government

16 Sep 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts · Cameron Brewer

Next steps confirmed for development levy reform

Next steps confirmed for development levy reform The Government is progressing a new development levies system to improve infrastructure funding for housing and urban growth across

11 Sep 2026Cameron Brewer

Manufacturing growth spreads across the sector

Manufacturing growth spreads across the sector New Zealand's manufacturing sector has now expanded for 14 months in a row, with new data showing growth spreading across

10 Sep 2026Cameron Brewer

KiwiSaver report highlights continued growth

KiwiSaver report highlights continued growth The average KiwiSaver balance has passed $40,000 for the first time, with $138.8 billion now invested on behalf of New Zealanders,

4 Sep 2026Cameron Brewer

Stronger safety measures for children’s sand products

Stronger safety measures for children’s sand products Proposed mandatory asbestos testing for children's toys and craft products containing sand will better protect Kiwi consumers, says Commerce

2 Sep 2026Cameron Brewer

Opening the farm gate to first-time buyers

Opening the farm gate to first-time buyers Farm workers will soon be able to use their own KiwiSaver savings to buy their first home under legislation

1 Sep 2026Cameron Brewer

Brewer's Brief - September 2026

Brewer’s Brief – September Cameron’s Column By Cameron Brewer – MP for Upper Harbour Unleashing our democratic rights are important, so make sure you’re enrolled at

29 Aug 2026Simon Watts · Cameron Brewer

Tiaki Wai spending to be independently scrutinised

Tiaki Wai spending to be independently scrutinised Wellingtonians will get independent scrutiny of how Tiaki Wai spends their money, with the Government imposing tougher regulation on

19 Aug 2026Simeon Brown · Cameron Brewer

Network efficiency needed for more affordable power, Govt says

Electricity network costs are driving most of the increases in New Zealanders’ power bills and the sector needs to help make power more affordable, Energy Minister

7 Aug 2026Cameron Brewer

Business funding now easier to find

Kiwi businesses can now find their share of the $400 million a year the Government puts into business grants, funds, and equity schemes in minutes rather

4 Aug 2026Cameron Brewer

Earn as You Learn programme expands

More young New Zealanders will be paid to train for manufacturing careers, with the successful Earn as You Learn programme expanding into the Hutt Valley, Bay

1 Aug 2026Cameron Brewer

Brewer's Brief - August 2026

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

14 Jul 2026Cameron Brewer

Capital market reforms to power economic growth

The Government is seeking feedback on the next phase of its capital market reforms, aiming to lower the cost of raising money for Kiwi businesses and

9 Jul 2026Cameron Brewer

Manufacturing growth surges to five-year high

New Zealand's manufacturing sector has posted its strongest month of growth in nearly five years, with new data showing activity surging to its highest level since

2 Jul 2026Cameron Brewer

Brewer's Brief - July 2026

Brewer’s Brief – July Cameron’s Column By Cameron Brewer – MP for Upper Harbour It was a pleasure to welcome the Minister of Education, Hon Erica

1 Jul 2026Cameron Brewer

Common-sense fix eases costs for toy importers

This Government will recognise the toy standards of the United States and the European Union, so toys that meet those standards will be compliant in New