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McCully will not contest East Coast Bays in 2017
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 1:21 pm | New Zealand National Party
Foreign Affairs Minister and National Party Member for East Coast Bays Murray McCully has announced that he will not contest the East Coast Bays constituency in next year’s general election. He advised his East Coast Bays electorate AGM of his decision last ... More >>
Bishop says TechShop in Hutt worth exploring
Thursday, 18 February 2016, 9:01 am | New Zealand National Party
National List MP based in the Hutt Valley Chris Bishop is welcoming the announcement by the Hutt City Council that it will begin an assessment into the viability of bringing a TechShop to Lower Hutt. More >>
An exciting start to Term One
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 12:32 pm | New Zealand National Party
List MP Paul Foster-Bell welcomes this morning’s announcement by Associate Minister for Education, Hon Nikki Kaye, of $9 million for the redevelopment of Thorndon School. “This is a fantastic opportunity for Thorndon School to benefit from additional ... More >>
TPP good news for Wellington and New Zealand
Thursday, 4 February 2016, 12:42 pm | New Zealand National Party
4 February 2016 Trans-Pacific Partnership good news for Wellington and New Zealand Today Paul Foster-Bell, the National List MP based in Wellington Central, welcomed the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement by Trade Minister Hon Todd ... More >>
65 Wellington Region schools to serve KickStart Breakfasts
Thursday, 4 February 2016, 10:04 am | New Zealand National Party
As the school year begins again, MP Paul Foster-Bell MP is pleased 65 schools in the Wellington region are serving KickStart Breakfasts. More >>
10 Maungakiekie schools to serve KickStart Breakfasts
Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 4:11 pm | New Zealand National Party
As the school year begins again, MP Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga is pleased 10 schools in the Maungakiekie region are serving KickStart Breakfasts. More >>
Simon Bridges: More investment in our regions
Friday, 29 January 2016, 4:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
This week we announced we’re going to accelerate another four regionally significant roading projects in Taranaki, Gisborne, and Marlborough. More >>
Schools in Maungakiekie Future-Proofed with Faster Broadband
Friday, 29 January 2016, 3:49 pm | New Zealand National Party
Just in time for Term One, Maungakiekie’s schools are all able to connect to faster; more reliable broadband says local MP, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga. More >>
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 >>
