
Bidois Bulletin May '26 – Framing Budget 2026
As National's Finance Minister Nicola Willis prepares to deliver her third budget later this month, I wanted to give you brief context on our financial situation
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As National's Finance Minister Nicola Willis prepares to deliver her third budget later this month, I wanted to give you brief context on our financial situation
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As National's Finance Minister Nicola Willis prepares to deliver her third budget later this month, I wanted to give you brief context on our financial situation
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“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” — Theodore Roosevelt As conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global oil flows,
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“A good education is the closest thing we have to a silver bullet when it comes to making people’s lives better.” - Rishi Sunak There is
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Welcome to 2026! I hope you and your family had a great summer break and were able to spend some quality time together. A big thank
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As we head into the festive season, I want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas. This will
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After a long winter, spring has finally arrived and with it a sense that brighter and more prosperous days are ahead of us. I know that
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This month, I want to talk about why staying on course for economic growth is so important, not just for today, but for the next generation.
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Kiwis love a good competition especially on the sports field. Whether it’s the All Blacks facing off against the Springboks or Team New Zealand chasing the
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One common phrase that I get often when out and about in our community is “the government needs to fix this”. It’s a fair statement and
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Recently, I attended the annual Fieldays event at Mystery Creek. Despite having a stepfather who is an ex-dairy farmer, it was my first ever Fieldays experience!
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Last month Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivered her second Budget, which was focused on growing New Zealand’s economy for families, workers and businesses right here in
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As a parent, you want the best future for your child. One of the most sobering numbers in New Zealand today is our $190 billion public
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“You and I come by road or rail, but economists travel on infrastructure.” – Margaret Thatcher Transport is a top issue for Auckland. Congestion continues to
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“When we asked for your vote, we didn’t promise you instant sunshine. We pointed out … that a nation can’t accelerate downhill for years and then
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