22 December 2025
Vanessa Weenink - December Update
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...

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.
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...
30 November 2025
The countdown to Christmas has begun, and I’m enjoying seeing all the Christmas decorations around the electorate. Thank you to everyone who has put in the...
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....