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Plain English from Bill English
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 4:22 pm | New Zealand National Party
The year has flown by and Christmas is almost upon us. Over the past month I have been around the electorate for openings, school visits, and meeting constituents. More >>
Tamaki College to open Service Academy in 2010
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 11:19 am | New Zealand National Party
Local school Tamaki College in Auckland will be one of seven secondary schools opening a new Service Academy next year, Maungakiekie “This is a great opportunity for even more year 12 and 13 students to take part in a challenging and motivating programme,” ... More >>
Otaki MP welcomes Transmission Gully and SH1 plan
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 1:29 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s announcement today on Transmission Gully and four-laning Western Link Road is “fantastic news,” according to Otaki MP Nathan Guy. “This is a huge and exciting announcement for the region More >>
Gully go-ahead to bring jobs and certainty to Mana
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 1:28 pm | New Zealand National Party
National MP Hekia Parata has welcomed the go ahead for Transmission Gully and the Kapiti Expressway. More >>
Tamaki College to open Service Academy in 2010
Monday, 14 December 2009, 1:51 pm | New Zealand National Party
Local school Tamaki College in Auckland will be one of seven secondary schools opening a new Service Academy next year, Maungakiekie “This is a great opportunity for even more year 12 and 13 students to take part in a challenging and motivating programme,” ... More >>
Break-Away for young people these school holidays
Monday, 14 December 2009, 12:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
Young people in Maungakiekie will benefit from the Break-Away programme these summer holidays, says National MP Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga “This programme will offer a range of sports and activities to young people who might not otherwise have the means or ... More >>
Collins Comments – December
Friday, 11 December 2009, 2:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
Doesn’t time fly when you’re busy? Recently the Government marked its first year in office, and what a year it’s been. Before the election we promised to be a Government that got things done. We’ve lived up to that promise across all portfolios, but ... More >>
Transparency bill for charitable donations
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 9:30 am | New Zealand National Party
Kiwis are one step closer to knowing how much of their donation ends up with the charity they’re giving to, Selwyn MP Amy Adams says. Ms Adams welcomes the passage of her Fair Trading (Soliciting on behalf of Charities) Amendment Bill which passed ... More >>
Harbour Corridor Approved
Monday, 7 December 2009, 4:20 pm | New Zealand National Party
The announcement by Minister of Transport Steven Joyce of the corridor for the harbour crossing will be welcome news for commuters in North Shore and elsewhere. More >>
Waiheke Cycleway One Pedal Closer
Thursday, 3 December 2009, 4:27 pm | New Zealand National Party
I am delighted that the Auckland City Council today supported the Waiheke cycleway concept to go forward to a feasibility study to the Ministry of Tourism. This project now has wide support from the community, local body politicians, and the private ... More >>
Further boost to ICT funding in schools
Thursday, 3 December 2009, 3:07 pm | New Zealand National Party
Local schools Royal Oak School and Royal Oak Intermediate School are set to benefit from a new round of ICT upgrades, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says. Education Minister Anne Tolley and Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce have confirmed ... More >>
McCully: German Council on Foreign Relations
Wednesday, 2 December 2009, 9:16 am | New Zealand National Party
Thank you for your invitation to speak to you about New Zealand’s relationship with the European Union. I am conscious of the fact that this is a very significant day in the history of the EU. More >>
Collins Comments - 25 Nov '09 (Local Governance)
Friday, 27 November 2009, 2:20 pm | New Zealand National Party
This is great news for our district – five elected board members will continue to represent Papakura’s interests in the Auckland Council decision-making process. The Commission is also proposing changes to Auckland’s southern boundary. Former ... More >>
$500m brings better Auckland rail service closer
Thursday, 26 November 2009, 10:28 am | New Zealand National Party
Maungakiekie MP Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says Cabinet approval for $500 million to buy electric trains has brought electrification of Auckland’s rail system a step closer. “Procurement will begin early in the new year, with the first electric trains operational ... More >>
Free fruit for schools continues
Tuesday, 24 November 2009, 3:58 pm | New Zealand National Party
Maungakiekie MP Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga is delighted that six schools in the electorate will continue to receive Government funding for fruit for their students. “When introduced, the previous government said Fruit in Schools funding would be for three ... More >>
Mapp Report - Honouring the Fallen
Friday, 20 November 2009, 4:41 pm | New Zealand National Party
On Wednesday 11 November I attended Armistice Day commemorations at the World War 1 Sanctuary at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. I had the honour of laying a wreath on behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand. Some 350 people attended the ... More >>
Bill will make fundraising transparent
Thursday, 19 November 2009, 4:28 pm | New Zealand National Party
Selwyn MP Amy Adams’ Bill to ensure those donating money to charity are told how much is going to fundraising firms has today been introduced to Parliament. Ms Adams said she is delighted the Fair Trading (Soliciting on Behalf of Charities) Amendment ... More >>
McClay delighted Easter Trading Bill Introduced
Thursday, 19 November 2009, 1:31 pm | New Zealand National Party
Rotorua MP Todd McClay has said that he is delighted his Easter Trading Bill has been drawn from the Members Ballot in Parliament today. "On the day of our one year anniversary of the National Government, this is fantastic news" he said. Mr McClay ... More >>
Funding Boost for Local School
Friday, 13 November 2009, 11:52 am | New Zealand National Party
Onehunga High School is receiving a $1,051,241 funding boost to build new classrooms and facilities says MP for Maungakiekie Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga. More >>
Mapp Report - Visit To Afghanistan
Friday, 6 November 2009, 4:50 pm | New Zealand National Party
Two weeks ago I had the privilege of visiting our troops in Afghanistan. The Provincial Reconstruction Team in Bamyan Province is doing a fantastic job. You know that they are well respected by the fact that even 7½ years after the PRT was first deployed, ... More >>
