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Simpson gets nod to seek second term
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 3:50 pm | New Zealand National Party
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson says he is both honoured and excited at being given the opportunity to seek another three years representing the people of New Zealand’s most diverse, vibrant and beautiful electorate. More >>
Maungakiekie MP welcomes answers to flight path questions
Friday, 6 December 2013, 5:38 pm | New Zealand National Party
Maungakiekie MP Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says he is pleased that key community questions around the recently completed Northern Smart Approaches flight path trials have been answered. More >>
Paula Bennett to run strong campaign
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 10:32 am | New Zealand National Party
Waitakere MP Paula Bennett has today indicated her intentions for the next election, in light of draft boundary changes affecting West Auckland. According to the draft boundaries announced today, the current Waitakere electorate will effectively be ... More >>
Maungakiekie MP welcomes passing of Social Housing Bill
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 5:31 pm | New Zealand National Party
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, MP for Maungakiekie, welcomes the passing of the Social Housing Reform (Housing Restructuring and Tenancy Matters) Amendment Bill in Parliament this week. More >>
Papakura lets get tweeting! #gigatownpapakura
Monday, 18 November 2013, 2:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
The hunt is on for the New Zealand town with the most social media and online community engagement to win the ‘Gigatown’ title. The ‘Gigatown’ competition started on Labour Day and runs for a year with the top town being made New Zealand’s first ... More >>
MP expresses regret at death of Papali’itele Peter Fatiolofa
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 12:55 pm | New Zealand National Party
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, MP for Maungakiekie, has expressed his sadness at the sudden death of Papali’itele Peter Fatiolofa. Peter passed away this morning in Samoa at age 54. More >>
$20m to help older people stay in their homes
Monday, 4 November 2013, 4:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson has welcomed a $20 million funding boosts to help older New Zealanders stay in their own homes longer. More >>
English to stand as a list candidate in 2014
Friday, 1 November 2013, 3:34 pm | New Zealand National Party
Deputy Prime Minister Bill English has today announced that he will seek nomination for the National Party list and step down as MP for Clutha-Southland at the election next year. More >>
Youth Crime Action Plan next step forward for youth justice
Thursday, 31 October 2013, 3:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
Maungakiekie MP Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga is encouraged by the Youth Crime Action Plan (YACP) released by Associate Justice Minister Chester Borrows today. The Plan aims to reduce offending by children and young people over the next ten years. More >>
Chris Tremain MP welcomes World Bank report
Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 4:10 pm | New Zealand National Party
MP for Napier Chris Tremain has welcomed the World Bank’s ‘Doing Business’ report released this week, which ranked New Zealand first in the world for starting a business, and investor protection. More >>
Communities urged to have say on alcohol sales
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 5:58 pm | New Zealand National Party
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson is urging Thames Coromandel residents to get involved in deciding how, where and when alcohol can be sold across the district. More >>
Maungakiekie MP welcomes Veterans Support Bill
Thursday, 24 October 2013, 7:48 pm | New Zealand National Party
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, MP for Maungakiekie, welcomes the first reading of the Veterans Support Bill. The bill replaces the outdated War Pensions Act 1954 and gives effect to the recommendations of the Law Commission’s 2010 report. More >>
Surf lifesaving season gets underway
Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 3:43 pm | New Zealand National Party
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson is wishing lifeguards around the Coromandel a safe and successful season as patrols get underway on many beaches this Labour weekend. More >>
Smart Approaches flight paths meeting well attended
Friday, 11 October 2013, 5:25 pm | New Zealand National Party
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, MP for Maungakiekie, has praised community representatives for their proactive approach in engaging with key stakeholders at a public meeting held last night in Epsom. More >>
Key Notes: My week in Bali and Brunei
Friday, 11 October 2013, 5:04 pm | New Zealand National Party
APEC Leaders' Meeting - Bali; East Asia Summit - Brunei; Trans-Pacific Partnership; Affordable Housing More >>
Plain English No.14 - October 2013
Friday, 11 October 2013, 2:33 pm | New Zealand National Party
I just thought I'd update you on how our economy is performing, and on some recent overseas trips I have made as Finance Minister to meet with business, investment, and political leaders. More >>
Key Notes: Towards a safer New Zealand
Friday, 4 October 2013, 3:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
Safe at home and in our communities UN General Assembly speech Meeting PM Tony Abbott The APEC Leaders' meeting The East Asia Summit. More >>
Chris Tremain Not Contesting 2014 Election
Monday, 30 September 2013, 3:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
Chris Tremain, MP for Napier, announced today that he will not be contesting the 2014 general election. More >>
Collins Comments - 23 September 2013
Monday, 23 September 2013, 9:55 am | New Zealand National Party
With local elections just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about who we want to lead our cities, districts and regions. Election papers will be sent out from today and voters will have until noon on Saturday 12 October to vote for ... More >>
National Party Women’s Caucus celebrates Women in Politics
Thursday, 19 September 2013, 10:47 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party Women’s Caucus paid tribute to New Zealand’s first National Party Member of Parliament, Dame Hilda Ross, at an event held last night in her honour. The Party also holds a Memorial Fund in her name. More >>
