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Big boost for tourism in Coromandel
Friday, 23 May 2014, 9:26 am | New Zealand National Party
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson says he’s delighted a tourism business that started in Hahei is getting government financial support for a new project. More >>
National confirms Paula Bennett as Upper Harbour candidate
Thursday, 22 May 2014, 12:29 pm | New Zealand National Party
National confirms Paula Bennett as Upper Harbour candidate The National Party has selected Paula Bennett as its candidate for the Upper Harbour electorate at the 2014 General Election. Mrs Bennett first became an MP in 2005, and in 2008 won the West ... More >>
National selects Chris Bishop as Hutt South candidate
Thursday, 22 May 2014, 10:08 am | New Zealand National Party
National selects Chris Bishop as Hutt South candidate The National Party has selected Chris Bishop as its candidate for the Hutt South electorate at the 2014 General Election. “It’s time for a fresh face for Hutt South. Our communities need a strong voice ... More >>
Budget 2014 commits to fighting Kauri Dieback
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 12:24 pm | New Zealand National Party
New tracks, boardwalks and hygiene stations are all part of the Government’s plans to fight Kauri dieback disease, as outlined in Budget 2014. Coromandel MP Scott Simpson sought more details in Parliament yesterday (May 20, 2014) about the $26.5 million ... More >>
Budget announcements great news for Hunua residents
Monday, 19 May 2014, 9:10 pm | New Zealand National Party
Last week’s Budget announcements are great news for local residents, says Andrew Bayly, the National party candidate for Hunua. More >>
Road Safety Week focuses on distractions
Monday, 19 May 2014, 3:05 pm | New Zealand National Party
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson is reminding drivers to take heed of Road Safety Week’s message – keep your focus when you’re behind the wheel. More >>
Youth Week Begins
Monday, 19 May 2014, 11:03 am | New Zealand National Party
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson says Youth Week 2014 is an excellent opportunity to celebrate young people doing great work in our communities. Scott Simpson MP says “The young people I meet around the Coromandel electorate give me great optimism for the future ... More >>
An Insight into Coromandel communities
Monday, 19 May 2014, 9:43 am | New Zealand National Party
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson says newly released statistical information is offering a fascinating insight into our communities. More >>
Maori Taking Advantage of Business Growth Agenda
Monday, 19 May 2014, 9:35 am | New Zealand National Party
Maori Taking Advantage of National Government’s Business Growth Agenda 17 May 2014 Māori are taking advantage of the opportunities created under the National Government’s Business Growth Agenda says List MP Claudette Hauiti. “The Government has moved ... More >>
Iwi Radio recognised in Budget 2014.
Saturday, 17 May 2014, 8:25 am | New Zealand National Party
Iwi Radio recognised in Budget 2014. 16 May 2014 Iwi Radio gets a well -deserved $12million over four years to enable them to continue broadcasting Māori language programming. National List MP Claudette Hauiti says it’s an investment in our language, ... More >>
Maori are big winners in Budget 2014
Friday, 16 May 2014, 3:42 pm | New Zealand National Party
Whanau Ora Navigators will receive $15 million while a $16 million Maori Housing Fund has also been established. More >>
Scott Simpson Welcomes 2014 Budget
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 3:42 pm | New Zealand National Party
Scott Simpson MP For Coromandel Media Release Scott Simpson Welcomes 2014 Budget Coromandel MP Scott Simpson says National’s 2014 Budget is a responsible one, meaning the government can keep up its good work. More >>
Jono Naylor seeks National’s candidacy for Palmerston North
Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 2:20 pm | New Zealand National Party
Palmerston North Mayor Jono Naylor has announced that he is seeking the National Party’s nomination to contest the Palmerston North electorate at the 2014 General Election. The Party’s Palmerston North Pre-selection Committee has accepted Mr ... More >>
National selects Paul Foster-Bell as Wellington candidate
Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 9:10 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party has announced List MP and former diplomat Paul Foster-Bell will be its candidate for the Wellington Central electorate at the 2014 General Election. More >>
National selects Karl Varley as Wigram candidate
Saturday, 10 May 2014, 2:14 pm | New Zealand National Party
National selects Karl Varley as Wigram candidate The National Party has announced Karl Varley will be its candidate for the Wigram electorate at the 2014 General Election. More >>
David Carter to seek list-only position
Friday, 9 May 2014, 12:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
Speaker Rt Hon David Carter will seek a position on National’s list for the 20 September General Election, but will not contest an electorate. “Though I have greatly enjoyed working with the people of Christchurch as both an Electorate and ... More >>
National selects Misa Fia Turner as Mangere candidate
Friday, 9 May 2014, 9:30 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party has selected Misa Fia Turner as its candidate for the Mangere electorate at the 2014 General Election. Ms Turner was selected by a meeting of local Party members tonight. “Fia has a strong record of working hard for the people ... More >>
MP encourages applications for Winston Churchill Fellowships
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 12:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson is encouraging people in the region who want to travel overseas to undertake research to apply for the 2015 Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowships More >>
Funding boost for Coromandel regional budgeting services
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 12:40 pm | New Zealand National Party
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson says he’s pleased the region’s excellent budgeting services are getting a big boost in this year’s budget. More >>
Scott Simpson MP Welcomes Ban on Synthetic Drugs
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 11:45 am | New Zealand National Party
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson has welcomed the ban on synthetic drugs. “Time and again, people in the Coromandel electorate have told me they have grave concerns over the effects these so-called legal highs have on those who take them,” he said. More >>