31 October 2025
Vanessa Weenink - October Update
Christmas feels as if it’s just around the corner. I have been busy focusing on being out in the community before the festive season begins. October...

As the new MP for Banks Peninsula, I’ll be always highly accessible, visible, and focused on the issues that matter to our community. My focus is to support residents and to secure positive results for my electorate. I am committed to implementing National’s values of delivering effective change to my electorate.
Now that my office is open, I am looking at ways to strengthen neighbouring communities and to enable a better working local economy.
I am excited to work on the behalf of the Banks Peninsula community, and to continue improving this slice of paradise which I proudly call home.
31 October 2025
Christmas feels as if it’s just around the corner. I have been busy focusing on being out in the community before the festive season begins. October...
30 September 2025
Spring is finally here, and I am enjoying seeing Christchurch's iconic cherry blossoms and daffodils in full bloom. September Update: Visted EcoStock Supplies ltd in Auckland....
29 August 2025
Spring is nearly here, and I have been reflecting on almost 2 years of being the MP for Banks Peninsula. It’s been a busy and brilliant...
31 July 2025
I was honoured to show Prime Minister Christopher Luxon around the Banks Peninsula electorate last month. It was a perfect opportunity to show-off some incredible local...