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Science research programmes a $14.1m boost for Hutt Valley
Tuesday, 8 September 2015, 3:32 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Hutt Valley is in line to receive a $14.1 million boost in science and research programme funding over the next four years. The funding has been allocated through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s 2015 science investment round. More >>
Patient portal uptake reaches 75,000 milestone
Monday, 7 September 2015, 11:58 am | New Zealand National Party
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says there has been a significant increase in the number of patient portal users. More >>
Young Hutt social entrepreneurs encouraged to go for $120K
Friday, 4 September 2015, 3:34 pm | New Zealand National Party
Chris Bishop is encouraging Hutt Valley youth with bright ideas to apply for a share of the $120,000 Opportunity for Young People fund. More >>
Minister congratulates talented youth of Porirua
Friday, 4 September 2015, 9:07 am | New Zealand National Party
National MP Hekia Parata has congratulated the winners of the 2015 Porirua Youth Awards at a ceremony held at Pātaka Museum last night. “The depth of talent, commitment and achievement among the youth of Porirua was exemplified by the fourteen winners ... More >>
Goldsmith Update: September 2015
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 4:49 pm | New Zealand National Party
Of the economic data coming out this week, the one that caught my eye was the figure showing house construction in Auckland is strong, with more than a thousand building consents approved in July—the highest monthly total in a decade. There’s a long ... More >>
Bishop opens Youth MP nomination process
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 2:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
Chris Bishop, National List MP based in the Hutt Valley, has put the call out to find the next Youth MP based in the Hutt South electorate. A past Youth MP himself, Bishop is searching for talented and driven young people who live in the Hutt South ... More >>
Tolley Talk: August 2015
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 12:38 pm | New Zealand National Party
We’re already gearing up for next year’s Youth Parliament, with the selection process kicking off this month. Youth Parliament will take place on19 and 20 July 2016 and Youth MPs will hold office from 25 January to 25 July 2016 More >>
Great news for Palmerston North air passengers
Monday, 31 August 2015, 4:12 pm | New Zealand National Party
Jono Naylor has welcomed this morning’s announcement that Jetstar will begin to offer flights to Palmerston North. More >>
Worldwide reputation at the border recognised
Sunday, 30 August 2015, 11:26 am | New Zealand National Party
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says positive results from Customs’ passenger and commercial satisfaction surveys confirm New Zealand’s already strong worldwide reputation for efficiency at the border. More >>
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi's August Newsletter
Friday, 28 August 2015, 4:49 pm | New Zealand National Party
The month of July ended with two sad events for Indians across the globe. Three militants disguised in Army uniforms opened fire at a moving bus and forcefully entered a local police station in the state of Punjab, India. The attack killed six persons, including ... More >>
Bishop to hold public meeting on family violence
Friday, 28 August 2015, 2:56 pm | New Zealand National Party
Bishop to hold public meeting on family violence Chris Bishop, National List MP based in the Hutt Valley, will soon host a public meeting on the government’s new discussion document on New Zealand’s family violence laws. The meeting will be ... More >>
Another big win for Co-Ed Coffee Educators
Thursday, 27 August 2015, 5:14 pm | New Zealand National Party
Chris Bishop, National List MP based in the Hutt Valley, has congratulated Co-Ed Coffee Educators on winning the Diversability Award at the 2015 Diversity Awards NZ in Auckland last night. More >>
In Focus: 27 August 2015
Thursday, 27 August 2015, 3:28 pm | New Zealand National Party
Parliament has been sitting over the last three weeks and a number of announcements have been made some of which I have covered in this newsletter. More >>
First home buyers in the Hutt taking advantage of HomeStart
Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 12:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
First-home buyers in the Hutt Valley are making the most of the Government’s HomeStart scheme. “In the Hutt Valley so far there have been 139 HomeStart applications approved for first-home buyers. In total to date, $545,000 in HomeStart grants have been paid ... More >>
New Zealand’s booming tourism sector
Tuesday, 25 August 2015, 1:43 pm | New Zealand National Party
Last week we announced a record 3 million people visited New Zealand over the past year. Watch my video on the tourism sector here. More >>
More surgery assessments and more operations for the Hutt
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 11:43 am | New Zealand National Party
Chris Bishop, National List MP based in the Hutt Valley, has welcomed news that more people in the Hutt are getting their first surgical assessment, and faster, compared to seven years ago. More >>
Record international student numbers great news for the Hutt
Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 4:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
Chris Bishop, National List MP based in the Hutt Valley, has praised the growth in international student numbers at the Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec), which have reached an all-time high. More >>
Collins' Comments: 17 August 2015
Monday, 17 August 2015, 9:30 am | New Zealand National Party
I had great fun with a serious purpose when I went out with a volunteer team from the Papakura Community Crimewatch Patrol one evening last week. Keeping our streets safe and preventing crime is important work. It’s really encouraging to see members ... More >>
Maintenance work makes properties healthier
Sunday, 16 August 2015, 7:54 pm | New Zealand National Party
Housing New Zealand’s maintenance programme is making its properties warmer and healthier for vulnerable New Zealanders, Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Matt Doocey’s Member’s Bill passes First Reading
Friday, 14 August 2015, 9:22 am | New Zealand National Party
Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey has welcomed his Public Collections and Solicitations (Disclosure of Payment) Member’s Bill passing its first reading More >>
