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Hon Jo Goodhew: In Focus: 28 January 2016

Thursday, 28 January 2016, 4:56 pm | New Zealand National Party

While away on holiday over the New Year period I spent time thinking about and planning for the year ahead. I also frequently checked on weather conditions for Canterbury, hoping that some much needed rain was falling. More >>

Local MPs welcome Singapore Airlines to Wellington

Wednesday, 20 January 2016, 2:28 pm | New Zealand National Party

Local National MPs Paul Foster-Bell, Chris Bishop and Brett Hudson are excited by the announcement today that Singapore Airlines services from Wellington to Canberra will commence in September. They are delighted that there will be a new connection ... More >>

Hutt Valley encouraged to unlock its curious mind

Friday, 15 January 2016, 1:48 pm | New Zealand National Party

Chris Bishop is encouraging Hutt Valley research institutes, iwi, community groups, educational organisations, and businesses to apply to the second round of the Unlocking Curious Minds contestable fund announced today by Science and Innovation Minister ... More >>

Collins' Comments: 21 December 2015

Monday, 21 December 2015, 1:34 pm | New Zealand National Party

Christmas is coming but I have already had the best present ever as last week, as I was sworn in as Minister of Police and Minister of Corrections. I am so thrilled to be back in these portfolios as I have a great deal of respect for our Police and ... More >>

Retailers and shoppers big winners in Council’s free parking

Thursday, 17 December 2015, 12:04 pm | New Zealand National Party

Chris Bishop is delighted the Hutt City Council has heeded calls from Lower Hutt retailers and residents by agreeing to a free parking trial in the CBD in the New Year. At its meeting on Tuesday night the Council agreed to several free parking ... More >>

In Focus: 16 December 2015

Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 5:06 pm | New Zealand National Party

The approaching end of any year always offers an opportunity to look back and take stock of the previous 12 months. This stocktake produces both a list of achievements and provides a reason for that end-of-year tiredness and anticipation of a summer ... More >>

Paul Foster-Bell welcomes Prime Minister’s announcement

Friday, 11 December 2015, 1:36 pm | New Zealand National Party

Paul Foster-Bell is welcoming the Prime Ministers announcement of $229,600 for the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency to spend on maintaining New Zealand Cycle Trail Great Rides in the Wellington region. More >>

Bishop welcomes PM’s Rimutaka Cycle Trail fundinga

Friday, 11 December 2015, 11:27 am | New Zealand National Party

Chris Bishop is welcoming today’s announcement from Prime Minister John Key of $229,600 in funding for the Rimutaka cycle trail as part of the Maintaining the Quality of the Great Rides fund. The Government is investing almost $530,000 in 10 new projects ... More >>

John Key: My personal highlights of the year for you

Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 4:33 pm | New Zealand National Party

As 2015 draws to a close, I thought I’d update you on some of my personal highlights from this year. It’s been another busy year: More >>

Bishop banishes book bans with new Member’s Bill

Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 5:10 pm | New Zealand National Party

National List MP Chris Bishop today released a new Member’s Bill which will help avoid a repeat of the banning of Ted Dawe’s award-winning Into the River. “The unfortunate banning of Into the River for six weeks revealed an anomaly in the law ... More >>

Pugh to join National’s ranks as new List MP

Monday, 7 December 2015, 4:20 pm | New Zealand National Party

The National Party has confirmed that former Westland District Mayor and West Coast – Tasman electorate candidate Maureen Pugh will enter Parliament in 2016 on the National List. Mrs Pugh replaces Hon Tim Groser, whose retirement from Parliament ... More >>

Speech to ACT Party Auckland South Annual Conference

Monday, 7 December 2015, 9:41 am | New Zealand National Party

Hon Judith Collins, MP for Papakura More >>

Shining lights celebrated at Hutt City Youth Awards ceremony

Friday, 4 December 2015, 9:41 am | New Zealand National Party

Athletes, leaders and entrepreneurs were among the winners celebrated at the inaugural Hutt City Youth Awards ceremony held in Lower Hutt last night. More >>

Bishop welcomes Wellington international student growth

Thursday, 3 December 2015, 3:35 pm | New Zealand National Party

Chris Bishop National List MP based in the Hutt Valley 03 December 2015 Bishop welcomes Wellington international student growth Chris Bishop, National List MP based in the Hutt Valley, is praising new statistics showing growth in international student numbers ... More >>

Healthy Families for a Healthy Hutt Valley

Thursday, 3 December 2015, 3:34 pm | New Zealand National Party

Chris Bishop National List MP based in the Hutt Valley 03 December 2015 Healthy Families for a Healthy Hutt Valley National List MP based in the Hutt Valley Chris Bishop joined Health Minister Jonathan Coleman this morning in officially launching ... More >>

In Focus: 2 December 2015

Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 4:46 pm | New Zealand National Party

It was great to participate in White Ribbon events in the electorate last week and help bring some focus on the campaign to stop violence towards women. More >>

Backing the Bay 30th November

Monday, 30 November 2015, 4:56 pm | New Zealand National Party

Backing the Bay Hon Craig Foss, MP for Tukituki Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! More >>

Hutt Valley primary school to engage kids in science

Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 2:42 pm | New Zealand National Party

Chris Bishop National List MP based in the Hutt Valley 25 November 2015 Hutt Valley primary school to engage kids in science and tech Students at Koraunui Primary School in Stokes Valley will be the beneficiaries of new funding which aims to engage more ... More >>

Ngaro's News: November 2015

Tuesday, 24 November 2015, 5:27 pm | New Zealand National Party

Welcome to my November Newsletter. I have been busy last month in and out of Parliament. The highlight of course was the All Blacks winning the Rugby World cup! Congratulations ABs – you have done us proud! More >>

Amy In Action

Tuesday, 24 November 2015, 1:17 pm | New Zealand National Party

I hope you all had an enjoyable Show weekend, whether you visited the Canterbury A & P Show as I did, or took the opportunity to go away for a couple of days. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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