Tim's News

MP for Ōtaki

16 Sep 2026Tim Costley

Years of FENZ failure laid bare by Select Committee Report

Years of FENZ failure laid bare by Select Committee Report National MP Tim Costley says the Governance and Administration Select Committee’s report of the Inquiry into

28 May 2026Tim Costley

Tim's Special: Budgets, Boundaries and Bills

Today's budget delivers for our region: Funding for new health initiatives local Kapiti cancer clinic expanding bowel cancer screening even further than last year, now additionally

6 May 2026Tim Costley

Tim's May Update

I want to keep serving as your local MP, and as part of a National Government. I'll be campaigning on our track record from the last

1 Apr 2026Tim Costley

Inquiry to be held into FENZ fleet issues

Parliament’s Governance and Administration Select Committee will hold an inquiry into Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) fleet issues, says National MP for Ōtaki, Tim Costley.

27 Mar 2026Tim Costley

Tim's March Update

I hope you're doing well. All my updates are below, but if you want to see what a normal day looks like for me, watch this.

19 Feb 2026Tim Costley

Tim's February Update

hope you've survived the wild weather earlier this week. A lot has happened recently and I want to give a very brief summary below. This month:

26 Jan 2026Tim Costley

Tim's January Update

I hope you've had a relaxing and refreshing summer so far. Here’s your January update. This month I want to set-up the year with a distinctly

10 Dec 2025Tim Costley

Tim's December Update

In this month's update: Why our flag and a bit of patriotism matters Cracking down on council spending Massive RMA re-write Huge property funding increase for

14 Nov 2025Tim Costley

Tim's November Update

In this month's update: Looking ahead to '26 Confidence or cost? Local business afternoon tea with Christopher Luxon Help me help the FoodBank Join the team

16 Oct 2025Tim Costley

Tim's October Update

Firstly, I want to acknowledge the passing of former Prime Minister, and local resident, The Right Honourable Jim Bolger ONZ PC. I dare not try and

14 Sep 2025Tim Costley

Tim's September Update

Come join me and National’s leader, Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, for a cuppa and a chat in the Plimmerton/Whitby area! Tuesday September 23rd, 10am Whitby/Plimmerton (location

14 Aug 2025Tim Costley

Tim's August Update

In this months update: New electorate boundaries NCEA changes In the news Ō2NL contracts signed Cost of living update Local events Join us for lunch Upcoming

7 Jul 2025Tim Costley

Tim's July Update

It might be the middle of winter but there are a few rays of sunshine below to keep you warm. This month: Ō2NL has officially begun

19 Jun 2025Tim Costley

Important update on Ō2NL expressway

We've done it: we are getting the Ō2NL Expressway that we all wanted. Up front I want to thank you for signing my petition and helping

18 Jun 2025Tim Costley

Tim Costley - Update

See below for an update on 110km/hr on TG, boy racers, design changes to Ō2NL, and a special event for our South African community. The budget

14 May 2025Tim Costley

Tim Costley - Update

See below for details about a post-budget breakfast with Nicola Willis and a lunch with Simon Watts. Also this month: A health win!! Budget Breakfast with

9 Apr 2025Tim Costley

Tim Costley - Update

In this month's edition: Tornado in Levin Our new local Youth MP The economy and US tariffs Anzac Day 2025 Five pieces of good news Upcoming

15 Feb 2025Tim Costley

Tim Costley - Update

We're well into the year and there is plenty to talk about. I'm trying to keep these emails to the highlights and either provide links for