Vanessa's News

MP for Banks Peninsula

6 Mar 2025Vanessa Weenink

Vanessa Weenink - February Update

As summer comes to an end, I made the most out of the warmer weather and focused on getting out and about within the electorate. But

7 Feb 2025Vanessa Weenink

Vanessa Weenink - January Update

I hope you had a fantastic summer break and you feel refreshed to tackle 2025. However, I know the devasting Los Angeles wildfires have been a

3 Dec 2024Vanessa Weenink

Vanessa Weenink - December Update

Christmas is now knocking on our doorsteps; so, I have been keeping busy with finishing projects and starting new ones. November: Hosted Minister of Transport Simeon

6 Nov 2024Vanessa Weenink

Vanessa Weenink - October Newsletter

As summer comes racing around the corner, I have been ticking of a few projects as the countdown to Christmas begins. September: Hosting MP for Ōtaki

3 Sep 2024Vanessa Weenink

Vanessa Weenink - August Newsletter

As the weather is starting to warm up, some of my projects are gaining more traction: Earlier in the month, I was lucky enough to meet

3 Aug 2024Vanessa Weenink

Vanessa Weenink - July Newsletter

As we come out the other side of winter and get ready for spring to arrive, I've been working on a few community issues over July: Hosting

28 Jun 2024Vanessa Weenink

Vanessa Weenink - June Newsletter

Winter has well and truly arrived and there have been plenty of celebrations and achievements within the Banks Peninsula community in June: I was honoured to

1 Jun 2024Vanessa Weenink

Vanessa Weenink - May Newsletter

Our electorate: The change of season has meant frosts have replaced the falling leaves. However, the cold weather has not dampened the community spirit within the

1 May 2024Vanessa Weenink

Vanessa Weenink - April Newsletter

Our Electorate: The autumn leaves have fallen, which means April has been and gone. This month I’ve been busy travelling all over, including a quick trip

29 Mar 2024Vanessa Weenink

Vanessa Weenink - March Newsletter

Our Electorate: The change of season has meant change is in the air, and there has been some great changes this month. I have been prioritising

1 Mar 2024Vanessa Weenink

Vanessa Weenink - February Newsletter

Our Electorate Since being elected it has been non-stop and I have loved being your local representative. I said when I was running for Banks Peninsula