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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 >>
Lotu-Iiga thrilled local schools working together for kids
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 4:41 pm | New Zealand National Party
Six schools in the Maungakiekie electorate are part of a group of 11 schools forming the Manaiakalani Community of Schools. More >>
Hutt companies to benefit from Callaghan student grants
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 4:40 pm | New Zealand National Party
Chris Bishop, National List MP based in the Hutt Valley, has welcomed news that six Hutt Valley companies will receive funding from Callaghan Innovation to employ students over the 2015/16 summer break, allowing them to gain important work experience in ... More >>
Bishop congratulates Dowse Director on Churchill Fellowship
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 3:25 pm | New Zealand National Party
Chris Bishop, National List MP based in the Hutt Valley, has congratulated the Director of The Dowse Art Museum, Courtney Johnson, on her award of a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust travel grant to study and travel in the United States. More >>
Nikki's News: August 2015
Tuesday, 11 August 2015, 3:51 pm | New Zealand National Party
Improving housing affordability and home ownership is one of the most important issues for Aucklanders now and for the foreseeable future. More >>
Wellington schools receive funding for Asian languages
Tuesday, 11 August 2015, 1:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
National List MP based in Wellington Central, Paul Foster-Bell, says it’s important for our next generation to be able to communicate and work in different languages as our international and trading links grow – particularly within the Asia-Pacific ... More >>
Ngaro's News: August 2015
Monday, 10 August 2015, 3:51 pm | New Zealand National Party
Last month we saw a number of important policies come into effect on 1 July that will help families and put more money back in people’s pockets. All children under 13 now have access to free GP visits and prescriptions. That’s more than 750,000 ... More >>
More housing support for vulnerable youth
Sunday, 2 August 2015, 10:37 am | New Zealand National Party
Vulnerable young people needing a supportive and stable living environment will benefit from a new accommodation service, Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
MP welcomes Manawatu-Whanganui Growth Study
Friday, 31 July 2015, 10:57 am | New Zealand National Party
National List MP based in Palmerston North Jono Naylor welcomes the release of the Manawatu-Whanganui Growth Study Opportunities Report. More >>
MP welcomes boost in Building Consents
Thursday, 30 July 2015, 5:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
Jono Naylor, List MP based in Palmerston North, welcomes the news that Palmerston North City Council has seen an increase in in the value of building consents. More >>
In Focus: 28 July 2015
Tuesday, 28 July 2015, 9:31 am | New Zealand National Party
In my last newsletter I talked about one particularly busy day spent in the electorate during Parliament’s two week recess. More >>
New classrooms for Te Atatū Intermediate
Monday, 27 July 2015, 3:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
List MP Alfred Ngaro says more classrooms will help keep up with roll demand and population growth in our region, and replacement classrooms will provide improved, up-to-date infrastructure where needed. “Te Atatū Intermediate (six) Peninsula ... More >>
Speech: Key - National Party Conference
Sunday, 26 July 2015, 1:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
Sky Centre Convention Centre, Auckland Embargoed until the Prime Minister starts speaking Ladies and Gentlemen, isn’t it great to be in the National Party? This is my ninth annual conference as Leader and it’s as much a privilege today as it ... More >>
