31 March 2026
An Update from Vanessa Weenink - March 2026
March was another busy period with plenty happening both here in New Zealand and globally. It was incredible to see the new One NZ Stadium officially...

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 March 2026
March was another busy period with plenty happening both here in New Zealand and globally. It was incredible to see the new One NZ Stadium officially...
02 March 2026
February was a pretty crazy month for us all. We had a wild week of weather here on the Banks Peninsula. A Local State of Emergency...
04 February 2026
I hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year. I know for many the start of the year has been extremely tough. My thoughts are...
22 December 2025
Christmas is at our doorstep, so I hope you have a great break over the silly season and a Happy New Year! I’ll be sticking around...