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National selects Brett Hudson as Ohariu candidate
Thursday, 1 May 2014, 9:41 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party has selected Brett Hudson as its candidate for Ohariu at the 2014 General Election. Mr Hudson was selected by a meeting of local party members tonight. “I congratulate Brett on his selection and look forward to working with ... More >>
Coromandel electorate grows in logical changes
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 2:37 pm | New Zealand National Party
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson has welcomed people who will join the electorate from Waikato, as part of changes to electoral boundaries. More >>
Thousands of Coromandel homes are warmer and drier
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 11:26 am | New Zealand National Party
Scott Simpson MP is thrilled that thousands of people in the Coromandel are living in warmer, healthier homes now they’ve had insulation installed as part of two Government programmes. More >>
ANZAC Day – an opportunity to pay tribute to Kiwi heroes
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 11:20 am | New Zealand National Party
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson will join Paeroa’s Dawn Service this ANZAC day to honour New Zealand’s servicemen and women. More >>
Key Notes: Our priorities for Budget 2014
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 4:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
Today I want to share with you some of our plans in this year's Budget to keep New Zealand heading in the right direction. This Budget, our focus will move from managing our way through a recession to managing a growing economy that works for you and ... More >>
Key Notes: What does China mean for us?
Friday, 21 March 2014, 3:14 pm | New Zealand National Party
China is important to New Zealand. We are on track to achieve the goal of doubling two-way trade to $20 billion by 2015. This week President Xi Jinping and I set an ambitious new goal for trade to reach $30 billion by 2020. More >>
Great start for Under 5 Energize
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 12:42 pm | New Zealand National Party
Pre-schoolers in the Coromandel electorate are benefitting from a new healthy nutrition and activity programme developed with $1.1 million of government funding, says Coromandel MP Scott Simpson. More >>
New guide to help boost development
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 12:17 pm | New Zealand National Party
New guidelines to help councils support local economic development and business investment have been welcomed by Coromandel MP Scott Simpson. More >>
National Party President commends Tony Ryall's contribution
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 9:57 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party President Peter Goodfellow today acknowledges the outstanding contribution Tony Ryall has made to the New Zealand Parliament, the National Party, and the last two National Governments. More >>
MP praises work of emergency services
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 5:50 pm | New Zealand National Party
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson has congratulated all those involved with the Coromandel Westpac Rescue Helicopter during what was an exceptionally busy holiday period. More >>
Local MP welcomes latest addition to business hub
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 1:54 pm | New Zealand National Party
Local MP welcomes latest addition to growing Penrose business hub The latest new addition to the growing Penrose business hub was welcomed today by the Prime Minister and MP for Maungakiekie, Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga. Hydraulink’s new facility was ... More >>
180% rise in foot patrols
Tuesday, 11 February 2014, 4:28 pm | New Zealand National Party
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson says a 180 per cent increase in police foot patrols across the Waikato over the last two years is preventing crime and making people feel safer in their homes and communities. More >>
Key Notes 7/2/14: Our plan for the economy is working
Monday, 10 February 2014, 10:49 am | New Zealand National Party
This week we welcomed some great news on the economy, and I visited Waitangi before departing for Australia to meet with Prime Minister Tony Abbott. More >>
MP glad to be first National Minister of Pacific heritage
Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 4:17 pm | New Zealand National Party
Prime Minister John Key today announced the appointment of Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga as a Minister outside of cabinet. Mr Lotu-Iiga will take up the roles of Minister of Pacific Island Affairs and Associate Minister of Local Government. “I thank ... More >>
Maungakiekie MP welcomes further assistance to Tonga
Friday, 17 January 2014, 2:29 pm | New Zealand National Party
“I welcome the announcement of further assistance to Tonga. This support is much needed and I acknowledge our Government’s commitment during this natural disaster,” Mr Lotu-Iiga says. More >>
Maungakiekie MP supports Tongan Community with relief effort
Wednesday, 15 January 2014, 5:53 pm | New Zealand National Party
Cyclone Ian passed over the Ha'apai island group of the Kingdom of Tonga as a Category 5 storm over the weekend. There has been one confirmed fatality and extensive damage to housing, crops, public buildings, key infrastructure and communications. More >>
Eric Roy will not seek re-election
Tuesday, 14 January 2014, 5:25 pm | New Zealand National Party
I have announced today that I will not be seeking re-election to Parliament later this year. Invercargill is a diverse and interesting seat to represent and it has been an exciting and interesting responsibility, but I believe it is time to move ... More >>
$280,000 for Coromandel conservation efforts
Monday, 13 January 2014, 11:32 am | New Zealand National Party
The Coromandel has received just under $280,000 in Department of Conservation funding to support the excellent work being carried out by local environment groups. More >>
Collins Comments – Christmas
Monday, 23 December 2013, 5:22 pm | New Zealand National Party
Christmas; New alcohol laws; New Coastguard Operations Centre; Households and businesses to save on ACC levies; Have a happy and safe holiday season! More >>
Stuart Smith secures Kaikoura nomination
Wednesday, 18 December 2013, 9:20 am | New Zealand National Party
Stuart Smith has secured the National Party’s nomination to contest the Kaikoura electorate at the 2014 General Election. The National Party conducts a robust and democratic selection process which allows local members to select the candidate for ... More >>
