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Bishop delighted at funding for young Hutt scientists
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 1:09 pm | New Zealand National Party
National MP Chris Bishop is delighted by today’s announcement of nearly $60,000 in funding for Hutt Valley projects from the 2017 Unlocking Curious Minds contestable fund. More >>
Bishop backs Go by Bike Day
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 4:30 pm | New Zealand National Party
National MP Chris Bishop backed “Go by Bike” day in the Hutt today by racing Labour MP Kris Faafoi to Parliament from the Petone foreshore. More >>
Foster-Bell welcomes wiping of gay convictions
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 2:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
National List MP based in Wellington Central Paul Foster-Bell welcomed the Justice Minister’s announcement today that historic sexual convictions for consenting adults will be wiped upon application. More >>
Brett Hudson MP welcomes extra investment in Police
Friday, 3 February 2017, 9:54 am | New Zealand National Party
Ōhāriu will benefit from a significant Government investment in police and the wider justice sector to further reduce crime and keep our communities safe, says Brett Hudson. More >>
Hutt Youth Backed by Government Funding
Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 3:48 pm | New Zealand National Party
Around 1,280 young people in the Hutt Valley will soon be reaping the benefits of more than $307,000 in collaborative youth development funding, announced Hon. Nikki Kaye, Minister for Youth Development, in Lower Hutt today. More >>
Delivering for Kiwi families in 2017
Friday, 27 January 2017, 12:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
As we launch into 2017 and what will be another busy year, we can have confidence New Zealand is on the right track. More >>
Brett Hudson welcomes UFB expansion in Wellington
Thursday, 26 January 2017, 2:40 pm | New Zealand National Party
More Wellingtonians will have access to faster and more reliable internet, says Ōhāriu-based National List MP Brett Hudson. More >>
Bishop welcomes doubling of kiwi-safe zone
Thursday, 26 January 2017, 8:52 am | New Zealand National Party
National List MP based in Hutt South Chris Bishop joined Minister of Conservation Maggie Barry today in the Rimutaka Forest Park to announce a doubling of the current safe-zone for kiwi in the park to 7,000 hectares. More >>
Jo Goodhew will not seek re-election
Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 3:50 pm | New Zealand National Party
Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew today announced she will not be contesting the 2017 election. More >>
Nikki Kaye confirmed for National in Auckland Central
Friday, 23 December 2016, 3:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
Hon Nikki Kaye MP has been confirmed as National’s candidate for the Auckland Central electorate for the 2017 General Election. More >>
Backing the Bay: Christmas 2016
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 3:18 pm | New Zealand National Party
After much thought, I have decided to step down at the next election. I did a personal, family and professional stocktake and decided that, on balance, that this term would be my last. It was a very tough decision. There was no one event that forced my hand, ... More >>
National’s Clutha-Southland candidate selected
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 8:35 am | New Zealand National Party
Todd Barclay MP has been re-selected by National to contest the Clutha-Southland electorate at the 2017 General Election. Mr Barclay first entered Parliament at the 2014 election, winning the seat with a 14,886-vote majority and won 63.4% of the ... More >>
Korako reselected for National in Port Hills
Wednesday, 21 December 2016, 4:25 pm | New Zealand National Party
Nuk Korako MP has been reselected to contest the Port Hills electorate for National at the 2017 General Election. More >>
News From Louise Upston MP: December 2016
Monday, 19 December 2016, 5:24 pm | New Zealand National Party
Year-end round up • Out and about in the electorate • Coffee Catch ups and Friendly Forums • Contact me and Xmas office hours More >>
Brett Hudson welcomes new funding for Churton Park School
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 12:17 pm | New Zealand National Party
Brett Hudson, National List MP based in Ōhāriu, is delighted with the decision to provide extra funding for infrastructure at Churton Park School. More >>
I'm excited to lead New Zealand
Monday, 12 December 2016, 12:25 pm | New Zealand National Party
Today I have been elected Leader of the National Party and will become New Zealand’s 39th Prime Minister. I am both excited and humbled by this opportunity. I’m also proud to have Paula Bennett as Deputy Leader. She’s a smart, accomplished and energetic ... More >>
National selects new leadership team
Monday, 12 December 2016, 11:33 am | New Zealand National Party
The New Zealand National Party caucus today elected Bill English and Paula Bennett as its new Leader and Deputy Leader, Party President Peter Goodfellow says. More >>
Bennett: Statement on the National Party deputy leadership
Saturday, 10 December 2016, 3:05 pm | New Zealand National Party
Statement on the National Party deputy leadership Simon is an outstanding politician and he has a great future. He's a good mate and I look forward to working with him next week. More >>
Nuk Korako on National Party leadership election
Thursday, 8 December 2016, 3:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
Nuk Korako, National List MP based in the Port Hills and Chair of the Māori Affairs Select Committee, is supporting Hon Bill English as Leader of the National Party, and Hon Paula Bennett as Deputy Leader. More >>
Bishop’s bill to banish book bans passes first reading
Thursday, 8 December 2016, 8:05 am | New Zealand National Party
National List MP based in Hutt South Chris Bishop's Films, Videos, and Publications Classification (Interim Restriction Orders Classification) Amendment Bill unanimously passed its first reading in Parliament last night. More >>
