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HB GUARDIANS DOING A GREAT JOB!
The word sustainability is one that is bandied around more and more these days. When it comes to our natural resources, however <read more>
KIWI RAIL CONSIDERS FORESTRY HUB FOR WAIROA AREA
Last week I attended an all day Kiwi Rail briefing on the future of rail in New Zealand. <read more>
Last weekend I had the opportunity to join the Parliamentary Rugby Team on a trip to the Chatham Islands. My wife thinks I'm crazy still playing rugby but that's another story. <read more>
A MIXED BAG- 90 DAYS AND WAIROA HEALTH SERVICES...
Over the weekend I attended the National Party annual conference in Auckland. The final day was overshadowed by a few protestors <read more>
I’m sure I speak for most in Wairoa when I say how disappointed I was to read about the recent gang attack. <read more>
HB ON THE CYCLE TRAIL MAP WITH $1.88 MILLION
Last year you may recall the challenge I put out to Hawkes Bay to become a part of the John Key National Cycleway project. <read more>
MUSEUM DEVELOPMENT HUGE FOR NAPIER!
It was great to be able to attend and be involved in the announcement of the Government's support for the Hawke's Bay Regional Museum project last Friday. <read more>
AIR QUALITY STANDARDS A WIN FOR NAPIER
Last year there was a significant debate in Hawkes Bay about the impact of the last Governments air quality standards by 2012. <read more>
I really enjoy my monthly trips to Wairoa and Mahia. It's a chance to leave the hurly burly of Parliament behind and to get back to the real world. <read more>
It’s great news to be able to celebrate the approval of extensions to the Hawkes Bay Airport runway by the Minister for State Owned Enterprises <read more>
Volunteers week kicks off around the country today to acknowledge the tireless work of the 1000's of people who give of their time to work in the community. <read more>
MUCH NEEDED 'COMMUNITY' LINK OPENS IN NAPIER
The long-awaited Community Link initiative was opened last week in Napier by local MP Chris Tremain. <read more>
BUDGET 2010 - BUILDING THE RECOVERY
Budget 2010 focuses squarely on getting the economy growing faster. It helps Kiwi families get ahead. <read more>
CONGRATULATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT DHB
Local MP's Chris Tremain & Craig Foss congratulate the team at the HBDHB for their improvement in quarterly health targets <read more>
NEW LEASE SIGNED FOR WELLESLEY RD HEALTH CENTRE
MP for Napier, Chris Tremain, welcomes the decision by the HBDHB to re-sign the lease at Wellesley Road Health Centre <read more>
Last Sunday was the 18th anniversary of my fathers death. He was one of our Magpie rugby heroes from the famous 1960’s Shield era. <read more>
ACTIONS FOR YOUNG DRIVER SAFETY GET GREEN LIGHT
Cabinet has approved a rise in the driving age from 15 to 16 as part of a package of actions aimed at improving the safety of young drivers. <read more>
RECOVERY STRENGTHENS BUT CHALLENGES REMAIN
The economy grew solidly in the final quarter of last year which is great news for the Bay. <read more>
Mid way through last year I was elected to the role of “Senior Whip” for the Government. It’s a title that conjures up all sorts of images... <read more>
Welfare is a safety net for New Zealand families. It should support people when they are most in need... <read more>
HAWKE'S BAY'S FIRST SUCCESSFUL YOUTH PARLIAMENTARIAN 2010
Last night seven Year 12 & 13 students from across Napier entered a speech competition to be one of Napier’s two Youth Parliamentarians. <read more>
GOOD YOUNG MEN A PRIORITY IN NAPIER
It was great to attend a father and sons breakfast at Napier Boys High School last week. <read more>
CYCLEWAY PROJECT GETS A BOOST!
It was great to see the announcement last week that Hawkes Bay has been successful in securing one of 13 opportunities to conduct feasibility studies for cycleways as a part of the national network. <read more>
As New Zealand, Hawkes Bay, and Wairoa, emerge from recession the focus for 2010 has firmly shifted towards significantly lifting our economic performance. <read more>
NATIONAL STANDARDS – IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILDREN
One issue that will be front and centre in Napier this year will be “Education Standards”. It’s one of the big ideas that National was elected upon and it will be important that you understand how it impacts upon your children. <read more>
NEW ZEALAND HAS A PROBLEM. A BIG PROBLEM.
20% of our children leave high school without the reading, writing and math skills they need to cope effectively in a modern economy. This is simply not good enough. <read more>
A BREAK AWAY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Young people in Wairoa will have a chance to challenge themselves across a range of sports and activities thanks to the new Break-Away school holiday programme.
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For ten work days in a row we want you to join us by getting ‘On your bike’. We’re asking Napier residents to take up the challenge by biking to work over the ten day period. <read more>
Last week winter had returned with a vengeance and last Friday was no exception during my trip to Wairoa with cold southerly winds and showers! <read more>
Families deserve to feel safe. You shouldn’t have to worry about being a victim of violent crime. <read more>
PARLIAMENTARY RUGBY COMES TO HAWKE'S BAY
Everyone who knows me knows I love sport. Rugby is a big part of my family, and a big part of this country. <read more>
GREAT LOCAL RESPONSE TO TSUNAMI THREAT
I would like to thank Hawke’s Bay people and our Civil Defense Volunteers for their rapid and appropriate response to this weeks Tsunami threat. <read more>
DELIVERING FOR YOUNG NEW ZEALANDERS
Young people will make a difference to Hawkes Bay’s future. It is their efforts that will continue to lift this province’s prosperity, and boost the economy of tomorrow. <read more>
It seems like only yesterday that my wife and I entered the first Lake to Lighthouse race. <read more>
'HAWKE'S BAY TODAY' PUBLIC MEETING ARTICLE
"Being in politics means a lot of decision making - both positive and negative. While it is easy to talk about positive initiatives it is also important to face the music. You've got to be there for the tough ones as well.'' <read more>
"This event is open to the public and will be a great opportunity to ask questions and give me your feedback on some of the latest Government initiatives". [read more]
Now in its 4th year, the ‘Wine Box Auction’ is a positive and unique event that raises funds to directly benefit Real People @ Mosaic a community based vocational service for people with a disability. [read more]
I am a great believer in organised sport. For my family it’s one of the cornerstones of our week. It’s a great way to exercise and it teaches valuable teamwork, leadership and fair play skills. Best of all it reinforces many of the values that we teach our kids as parents. [read more]
Over the weekend I attended the National Party conference in Christchurch. The highlight of the conference was John Key's address and in particular his focus on youth unemployment. [read more]
Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart key to warmer, drier homes
These last few weeks in the Bay have been cold, damn cold. [read more]
Hawke’s Bay Airport takes step forward
As from the 1st of July the Hawke’s Bay Airport operates as an airport company with the Crown, Napier City Council and Hastings District Council becoming shareholders. [read more]
The Hawke's Bay Community (Hawke's Bay Today article 20 May 2009)
Last week it was an absolute honour to attend the funeral of Len Snee in Napier. [read more]
Words cannot describe the tragedy that took place last Thursday morning. [read more]
Budget to set the path for the future
The May Budget will be a big step in lifting New Zealand’s economic performance.[read more]
National welcomes working relationship with Greens
Over recent years the National Party has been criticised for not being able to work effectively within the MMP environment. [read more]
Update on Progress on Hawke's Bay Airport
I write my column this week to give you an update on progress towards extending the runway at our HB Regional Airport. [read more]
Two weeks ago I congratulated the Wairoa Community Development Trust for being named the “Supreme Winner” at the prestigious TrustPower National Community Awards for their Cactus Youth program. [read more]
900,000 Kiwis get extra payments
Almost a million superannuitants, veterans, beneficiaries and students will get increased payments of at least 3.38% from today [read on]
Wairoa Star Article - 30 March 2009
It was great to be up in Wairoa on Friday of last week. Many of you will know my Electorate Agent, Mary Crarer, who has our Electorate office up and running. [read more]
Napier Mail column 23 March 2009
Last Friday I held a public meeting to discuss the future of Napier Health facilities [read more]
Doom and Gloom not on the menu!
Last Friday I attended an economic summit in Hastings. The summit was really a “State of the Province” look at how each of our key economic sectors are faring [read more...]
Delivering on Our Election Promises
The new Government has been in office for 100 days. During the election campaign we pledged to put in place a post-election action plan. All of the actions listed in this plan have been delivered as promised within our first 100 days in office. [Read more...]
PM welcomes bank’s $1 billion jobs fund
Prime Minister John Key welcomes ASB’s announcement this afternoon that it will provide a $1 billion loans facility targeted at keeping and creating employment in small to medium sized businesses. [Read more...]
PlunketLine is now a 24/7 operation helping New Zealand parents and children, the Health Minister Tony Ryall confirmed today. [Read more...]
100 days into Government it’s great to be able to confirm to Napier people that we have delivered on our promise to introduce law changes to combat violent crime and to repeal the controversial Electoral Finance Act. [Read more...]
Air Emission Rules a major headache!
Air emission rules created by the Ministry for the Environment (Mfe) in 2004 have rightly been the cause of major concern by Napier and Hastings residents. [Read more...]
Napier households will get a share of the billion-dollar-a-year boost from tax cuts which take effect this week. [read more]
20% of our children leave high school without the reading, writing and math skills they need to cope effectively in a modern economy. <read more>
