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National MP’s Bill Would Cut Hospo Red Tape

Thursday, 10 April 2025, 4:42 pm | New Zealand National Party

“The Bill makes two changes to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act. It allows restaurants to hold an on-licence and off-licence under the same roof and liberalises the requirement to serve low-alcohol products to allow the sale of no alcohol beer, wine, and spirits ... More >>

National MP's Bill Would Protect Children On The Water

Thursday, 10 April 2025, 3:35 pm | New Zealand National Party

“It will make lifejackets compulsory for kids under the age of 15 on vessels six metres or less. New Zealand is an island nation. We’re surrounded by water and it’s important our children are kept safe." More >>

Labour And Greens In Lockstep On Law And Order

Thursday, 27 March 2025, 11:18 am | New Zealand National Party

Labour and the Greens joined forces to vote against tougher sentences for violent criminals, reinstating Three Strikes, banning gang patches and giving Police the power to conduct warrantless searches on gang members. More >>

Bluegreens Forum To Take Place In Methven This Weekend

Friday, 21 February 2025, 10:03 am | New Zealand National Party

"This weekend is an opportunity to engage with and hear from a wide range of experts discussing a Bluegreens vision for New Zealand. I'm very excited that our 2025 theme will focus on "Our Natural Capital", Bluegreens co-chair Grant McCallum says. More >>

Local Bill To Protect Auckland’s Billion-Dollar Future Fund For Generations To Come

Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 5:09 pm | New Zealand National Party

“Aucklanders could benefit from the Future Fund, with returns to be allocated as revenue to Auckland Council to fund services, infrastructure and put downward pressure on rate increases. The remainder will be reinvested for the benefit of Auckland’s ... More >>

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey Calls On South Link Health Services To Build Rangiora’s After-Hours Health Facility

Thursday, 13 February 2025, 12:23 pm | New Zealand National Party

Doocey has been instrumental in the battle for after-hours in North Canterbury, having initially been involved in a petition with constituents David and the late Sandi McLean. The petition amassed 10,500 signatures and was presented to the then-CDHB. More >>

Delivering Key Upgrades For SH76 Brougham Street

Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 11:56 am | New Zealand National Party

“Investment in roading is key to boosting economic growth across the South Island, and this project will do just that. Once completed, this route will improve efficiency and safety, while making travel times more reliable. More >>

Speed Limit Changes Coming To Ōtaki

Thursday, 30 January 2025, 3:28 pm | New Zealand National Party

SH57 in Shannon will have its speed limit restored to 70km/h 360m south of Graham Street outside Shannon to Shannon Town 20m south of Vance Street. More >>

Getting Northland Commuters Back Up To Speed

Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 6:55 pm | New Zealand National Party

SH1 in Moerewa will be reversed from 50km/h to 70km/h, and SH11 in Te Haumi will be reversed from 50km/h to 80km/h. More >>

Getting SH75 In Akaroa Back Up To Speed

Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 4:14 pm | New Zealand National Party

Labour placed a blanket speed limit reduction on SH75 despite huge amounts of opposition from local communities. Since then, I’ve been campaigning on reversing it and restoring common sense. More >>

Getting SH2 In Wairarapa Back Up To Speed

Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 1:26 pm | New Zealand National Party

Labour placed a speed limit reduction on SH2 between Featherston and Masterton in 2023, despite huge amounts of opposition from local communities. More >>

National MP’s Bill Would Raise Jury Age To 72

Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 2:55 pm | New Zealand National Party

“Under current legislation, the court registrar must excuse anyone over the age of 65 who has been summoned for jury service, if they request it. This bill would raise that age to 72 to help reduce back-office inefficiency." More >>

Tougher Penalties For Coward Punches

Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 1:57 pm | New Zealand National Party

"The Crimes Act will be amended so that the offender needs only to have intended to strike the victim’s head or neck, or been reckless as to whether that occurred, in order to be charged with this offence." More >>

More Cancer Drugs Announced - National Delivers Again

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 1:56 pm | New Zealand National Party

National campaigned on delivering a game changer for cancer meds and we have delivered. In government, National is very proud of the work Pharmac is doing, and the way our announcements are helping make a real difference for Kiwis facing the biggest battle ... More >>

More Support On The Way For New Mums

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 5:38 pm | New Zealand National Party

“The Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment Bill, which will entitle women to 72 hours of funded inpatient postnatal care, received support from all parties when it was read in the House for the first time today,” says Tukituki ... More >>

Severing Contact Between Prisoners And Victims

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 3:55 pm | New Zealand National Party

Victims have a right to feel safe from their perpetrators. My Bill ensures that Corrections is obliged to inform victims and recipients of prisoner correspondence about how they can refuse contact from offenders in prison under their supervision. More >>