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School’s $5.3m redevelopment underway
Friday, 25 September 2015, 11:49 am | New Zealand National Party
Christchurch MP Nicky Wagner has acknowledged the strong engagement and commitment of Avonhead School and its community as they celebrate the start of the school’s $5.3m redevelopment. More >>
Palmerston North Student wins ANZAC memorial prize
Wednesday, 23 September 2015, 1:57 pm | New Zealand National Party
Local student Emma Holmes has won third prize, years 11-13, in a competition commemorating World War I – Their Stories, Our Stories . More >>
Hutt Valley hosts National Science Challenge
Tuesday, 22 September 2015, 9:15 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government has launched the Science for Technological Innovation National Science Challenge, with Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce confirming funding of $32.9 million for the seventh challenge. Hosted by Callaghan Innovation, it will ... More >>
Nikki's News: September 2015
Friday, 18 September 2015, 10:47 am | New Zealand National Party
As the MP for Auckland Central I have committed to delivering 23 projects for our local communities, including Great Barrier and Waiheke Islands. I have sent an update to all homes in Auckland Central outlining my progress in these key areas. More >>
Jono Naylor looking for young person for Youth Parliament
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 1:04 pm | New Zealand National Party
Jono Naylor looking for young person to represent Palmerston North at Youth Parliament in Wellington More >>
Local MP encourages earthquake preparedness
Wednesday, 16 September 2015, 12:48 pm | New Zealand National Party
National List MP based in the Hutt Valley Chris Bishop sees the benefits of encouraging locals to participate in ShakeOut 2015. More >>
New awards to recognise contribution of Hutt Valley Youth
Monday, 14 September 2015, 10:10 am | New Zealand National Party
New awards to recognise outstanding contribution of Hutt Valley Youth Chris Bishop, National Party List MP based in the Hutt Valley, has today launched the inaugural Hutt City Youth Awards. “These new awards will shine a light on the talented young ... More >>
Extending paid parental leave for parents of pre-term babies
Tuesday, 8 September 2015, 6:05 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National-led government is extending paid parental leave for parents of pre-term babies. More >>
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 >>
