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Tabitha Lorck · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 8:27 PM

My three years at the Taxpayers' Union

NationBuilder Dear Friend, After nearly three years, I'm moving on from the Taxpayers' Union to begin my career in law — and I couldn't be more proud, or more grateful.  Louis asked me whether I'd be willing to share some of my experiences with you, as a supporter of the organisa…
Andre Anderson, Labour Party · [email protected]
December 15, 2019 at 1:09 AM

Our most important month yet

John, your support today is vital. At the start of 2019, we worked out how much we needed to raise this year in order to build our strong people-powered movement ahead of the 2020 election - unfortunately this month we’re tracking behind. To secure a winning election result next …
ACT New Zealand · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 11:33 PM

Politics in Full Sentences, 14 December 2019

Politics in Full Sentences We’re Number OneThe left love to say we are lightly taxed compared with European welfare states. But what about the countries that we do business with most? Well, New Zealand is the most heavily-taxed country in the Asia-Pacific. Central and l…
Sonke Gender Justice · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 9:05 AM

Season's greetings from Sonke Gender Justice

Season's greetings from Sonke Gender Justice SEASON'S GREETINGS Copyright © 2019 Sonke Gender Justice, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you subscribed via our website …
Sonke Gender Justice · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 8:37 AM

State of South Africa's Fathers 2021 – Call for Abstracts

State of South Africa's Fathers 2021 – Call for Abstracts CALL FOR ABSTRACTS This is a call for abstracts proposing research chapters for the Second State of South Africa’s Fathers report, to be publishe…
New Zealand First · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 4:00 AM

Protecting our first responders

New Zealand First Hello Friend,    Protecting our first responders Darroch Ball’s Protection for First Responders and Prison Officers Bill, which toughens penalties for assaults on first responders and corrections officers, passed its first reading in Parliament this …
Louis Houlbrooke · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 1:46 AM

Taxpayer Update: The "Rich List" of public sector CEOs

NationBuilder Dear Supporter, Revealed: The “Rich List” of public sector CEOs Yesterday we released the "Rich List" of taxpayer-funded CEOs. The Rich List ranks all the core Crown CEOs by salary. Together, these 140 individuals cost taxpayers $62 million in the last year. And 5…
Paul Goldsmith · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 7:13 AM

Labour delivers deficit

NationBuilder John -- Today, the Treasury released the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update. Here’s what Labour’s chaotic Coalition Government have delivered for New Zealand: Economic growth forecasts slashed. Budget deficit forecast for 2020. Broken their promise to run surp…
David Farrar · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 1:24 AM

Labour’s election strategy: bribing voters with your money

NationBuilder Dear Friend, According to the latest polls, next year’s election is on a knife edge. But Labour has a plan to win. At today’s Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update, Grant Robertson just announced the Government will run up borrowing with a $900 million deficit as par…
Nicola Willis · [email protected]
December 10, 2019 at 4:43 AM

Double the Tunnel Petition - Can you help?

NationBuilder john -- Today I launched my petition urging the Government to bring forward the construction of a second Mt Vic tunnel as part of a sensible, balanced plan to get Wellington moving. The traffic chokepoint at the Basin Reserve needs a sensible solution now rather …
ACT New Zealand · [email protected]
December 6, 2019 at 4:03 AM

Politics in Full Sentences, 6 December 2019

Politics in Full Sentences The Podcast This week on the podcast, we spoke to new Young ACT President, Felix Poole, about his plans for connecting with younger voters in the lead up to the election and about free speech on campus. You can watch here and listen here. ACT …
New Zealand First · [email protected]
December 6, 2019 at 4:01 AM

Tobacco tax hike will only lead to more crime, hurt hard-working Kiwis

New Zealand First Hello Friend,? ? New Zealand First opposes the additional 11.5% excise tax on cigarettes and tobacco. This tobacco price increase will take from the pockets of hard-working Kiwis and will only lead to more crime. ? Donate $3.00 Donate $5…
Louis Houlbrooke · [email protected]
December 2, 2019 at 1:53 AM

Taxpayer Update: Spend-up | Rubbish tax | Slide

NationBuilder Dear Supporter, Labour's conference announcements costly for taxpayers The theme of the weekend's Labour Party conference: borrow and spend. Finance Minister Grant Robertson has abandoned his party's pre-election "Budget Responsibility Rules" and signaled he is r…
Hon Amy Adams · [email protected]
December 1, 2019 at 10:52 PM

November - December 2019 Update

NationBuilder November-December update from Hon Amy Adams Hi John In this newsletter I am excited to introduce you to Nicola Grigg, who was recently selected as the National Party candidate for the Selwyn electorate in next year's election. National has recently released some …
Jacinda Ardern, Labour · [email protected]
December 1, 2019 at 9:36 AM

Some big news

Kia ora, This afternoon I shared some big news at our Labour Conference — an announcement that will benefit almost every single state school and kura in New Zealand, improving our children’s education, while also creating work for tradies across the country.  Now, I’ve been to a …
ACT New Zealand · [email protected]
November 29, 2019 at 7:49 AM

Politics in Full Sentences, 29 November 2019

Politics in Full Sentences The Podcast This week on the podcast, we heard from former ACT MP and Federated Farmers President Owen Jennings about the Government’s attacks on the rural sector, why ACT was right to oppose the Zero Carbon Act, and why the National Party has…
New Zealand First · [email protected]
November 29, 2019 at 4:27 AM

New Zealand First opposes tobacco excise increase

New Zealand First Hello Friend,    New Zealand First opposes tobacco excise increase New Zealand First has invoked the “agree to disagree” provision of our Coalition Agreement with the New Zealand Labour Party to oppose the planned 11.46% increase in tobacco excise fr…
New Zealand First · [email protected]
November 29, 2019 at 4:00 AM

New Zealand First opposes tobacco excise increase

New Zealand First Hello Friend,    New Zealand First opposes tobacco excise increase New Zealand First has invoked the “agree to disagree” provision of our Coalition Agreement with the New Zealand Labour Party to oppose the planned 11.46% increase in tobacco excise fr…
Labour Campaigns Team · [email protected]
November 29, 2019 at 1:50 AM

Don't miss out!

Hi John, Want to be one of the first to hear about our latest announcement? This Sunday, Jacinda will deliver her Leader’s Address at the Labour Conference in Whangarei, where she’ll reveal the details of the Government’s latest announcement. We’ll send the speech straight to you…
New Zealand Labour Party · [email protected]
November 28, 2019 at 8:31 AM

Women go to the polls

Kia ora John, On this day in 1893, over 90,000 women who’d fought long and hard to secure their right to vote cast their ballot in a general election for the very first time.  That day our little country, in the middle of a big ocean, on the edge of the globe, became a world lead…
Sonke Gender Justice · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 8:13 AM

Accountability to women and girls of SA: enough of male bonding indabas!

Accountability to women and girls of SA: enough of male bonding indabas! OPINION ARTICLE Accountability to women and girls of SA: enough of male bonding indabas! 26 November 2019 …
Simon Bridges · [email protected]
November 25, 2019 at 1:43 AM

Bridges Brief : November 2019

NationBuilder Dear John -- In this month’s Bridges Brief I catch up with Jennifer & Garth from Heilala Vanilla and Pat and his team at Bridge IT NZ, and it was my pleasure to attend the official opening of Accessible Properties brand new, fit for purpose, apartments on Cam…
ACT New Zealand · [email protected]
November 22, 2019 at 6:40 PM

Politics in Full Sentences, 23 November 2019

Politics in Full Sentences The Podcast Last night, the Politics in Full Sentences podcast covered the New Zealand First Foundation saga, the counterproductive changes to tenancy laws, and the Government’s effective surrender on the gun ‘buy-back.’ If you’d like to watch…
New Zealand Labour Party · [email protected]
November 22, 2019 at 4:55 AM

It’s in reach

John -- We’re coming to the end of November and we’re feeling really energised. Here’s why: We’ve got great volunteers: our Field Team are busy building our volunteer base - this means that next year we can better connect with voters by knocking on more doors and making more ph…
New Zealand First · [email protected]
November 22, 2019 at 4:00 AM

1800 new police, 1080 alternatives funded

New Zealand First Hello Friend,    1800 new police  New Zealand First was proud this week to deliver on our Coalition Agreement commitment to add 1800 new police, and make an exciting funding announcement for alternatives to 1080. On Thursday, Rt Hon Winston Peters at…
New Zealand First · [email protected]
November 20, 2019 at 4:06 AM

We have ensured Kiwi assets stay in Kiwi hands

New Zealand First Hello Friend,? ? New Zealand First promised to keep Kiwi assets in Kiwi hands, and by giving the Overseas Investment Office more powers we have kept that promise. Help us ensure we keep our vital assets. ? Donate $3.00 Donate $5.00 …
Nicola Willis · [email protected]
November 20, 2019 at 3:26 AM

john, Your Latest Edition of Nicola's News

NationBuilder Dear john,  I hope these last few weeks of the year are treating you well. It’s a busy time of year both in Parliament and in the community and I wanted to update you on the work I’ve been focussed on. As always your feedback is valuable to me so please don’t hes…
Louis Houlbrooke · [email protected]
November 20, 2019 at 12:20 AM

Taxpayer Update: Ihumātao loan | Chinese propaganda | NZ First scandal

NationBuilder Dear Supporter, Taxpayer-funded intervention at Ihumātao looms Yesterday it was reported that the Government is negotiating a scheme involving a loan to Auckland Council, which would buy the disputed land at Ihumātao. This land is currently owned privately, by Fle…
Andrew Little · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 4:22 AM

Nine years on, we remember

Hi John, Today, we remember the 29 men who went to work at Pike River Mine and never came home.  Today marks nine years since the tragedy at Pike River — and for nine years, the families have been waiting for answers to explain what happened to their men. We promised to do everyth…
ACT New Zealand · [email protected]
November 16, 2019 at 4:21 AM

Politics in Full Sentences, 16 November 2019

NationBuilder The Podcast On Thursday night, the Politics in Full Sentences podcast covered this week’s End of Life Choice events. Max Whitehead interviews David Seymour on the Bill’s passage. They cover off how we got it there and what happens next. You can watch here o…
New Zealand First · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 4:00 AM

Giving Kiwis a choice on euthanasia

New Zealand First Hello Friend,    Giving Kiwis a choice on euthanasia This week, the End of Life Choice Bill, with New Zealand First’s amendment for a referendum at the 2020 General Election incorporated, passed its final reading in Parliament. A vote in Parliament o…
Labour Climate Campaign Team · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 12:07 AM

Quiz: Why it's so important

Kia ora John, Did you hear the great news? Last week our Government passed the Zero Carbon Act, taking us another step towards a cleaner, greener Aotearoa!  At Labour, we are committed to doing all we can to tackle climate change head on, and this Act is an important part of our …
Simon Bridges · [email protected]
November 13, 2019 at 8:15 AM

Education is a priority

NationBuilder Dear John -- Education is a priority for me. I come from a family of teachers and I’ve seen first-hand the difference it makes in the lives of Kiwis, both young and older, and the endless opportunities a good education can provide. What I’ve also seen in the Educ…
Hon Scott Simpson · [email protected]
November 12, 2019 at 10:43 PM

Greetings from Coromandel MP Scott Simpson

NationBuilder Dear John -- With Labour weekend now behind us it's safe to say we're in the run up to Christmas and summer. It's a busier time than usual for many as they prepare for the influx of holiday makers who spend time and money in our region each summer. I’ve been busy…
Grant Robertson · [email protected]
November 10, 2019 at 8:29 PM

The Zero Carbon Act has passed!

The Zero Carbon Act has passed! View this email in your browser Whiringa-ā-Nuku/October Update from Grant This past month marks two years since we became the Government, and [I’m proud of what we’ve achieved so far. We’…
New Zealand Labour Party · [email protected]
November 9, 2019 at 1:55 AM

October numbers

First off, we just wanted to give a big shout out to all of our supporters for continuing to power our grassroots movement. John, First off, we just wanted to give a big shout out to all of our supporters for continuing to power our grassroots movement. Last week we asked if you …
ACT New Zealand · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 4:56 AM

Politics in Full Sentences: An Opposition of One?

Politics in Full Sentences Muldoonism in environmental drag This week, Muldoonism reappeared in environmental drag. The Zero Carbon Bill – which gives the government massive power over the economy and inexplicably forces New Zealanders to offset their emissions in New Z…
New Zealand First · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 4:33 AM

We are not backing down on immigration

New Zealand First Hello Friend,    We are not backing down on immigration       New Zealand First is giving a voice to the concerns of ordinary Kiwis about population growth putting stress on state services and infrastructure. We want to ensure we have strong and con…
Labour Campaigns Team · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 4:15 AM

YES 💪

John, have you heard the news? MPs voted YES to taking serious action on climate change by passing the Zero Carbon Bill! This means that New Zealand is going to be doing our bit to address the climate crisis, setting up a Climate Change Commission and enshrining the target of stop…
Louis Houlbrooke · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 1:01 AM

Taxpayer Update: Zero Carbon betrayal | Nanaia Mahuta | Stephen Colbert

NationBuilder Dear Supporter, Has National betrayed taxpayers with its support for Zero Carbon Bill? The Government's Zero Carbon Bill is likely to lead to higher taxes on fuel, energy, and businesses – all of which will flow through to family budgets. In a move that surprised…
ACT New Zealand · [email protected]
November 3, 2019 at 2:52 AM

Politics in Full Sentences, 3 November 2019

Politics in Full Sentences The Podcast This week’s Politics in Full Sentences podcast featured liquidator, larrikin, and acerbic libertarian Damien Grant. It covers welfare, the Labour-National duopoly, and tries to rank Labour’s worst policies. Damien nominates ending …
New Zealand First · [email protected]
November 1, 2019 at 4:02 AM

More investment in the South Island, an action plan for our seniors

New Zealand First Hello Friend,    More investment in the South Island, an action plan for our seniors   New Zealand First made a number of significant announcements this week that we’re excited to share with you. On Wednesday, Dunedin received a multi-million dollar …
Labour Campaigns Team · [email protected]
November 1, 2019 at 3:50 AM

Have you seen this?

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Hon Jacqui Dean · [email protected]
November 1, 2019 at 2:05 AM

September Newsleter

NationBuilder John -- Another busy month comes to a close! I can't believe it is November already, where has this year gone.   Recess earlier this month allowed me to get out and about around the electorate – one of the most enjoyable parts of my job. From Fairlie to Luggate a…
New Zealand Labour Party · [email protected]
October 31, 2019 at 2:34 AM

Our October fundraising deadline is just a few hours away!

We really want to emphasise how important your support is to Labour right now. John  This year we pledged to do fundraising differently. We said we'd measure success not by the amount that an individual could give, but on the total number of individuals willing to show their supp…
David Farrar · [email protected]
October 27, 2019 at 8:06 PM

Use this Labour Day to hold the Government to account

NationBuilder Hi Friend, Did you know Jacinda Ardern’s government is sitting on a surplus of $7.5 billion dollars – roughly $4,000 in extra tax per household? The economy is facing headwinds. Business confidence is diminishing. The Reserve Bank Governor is even discussing negativ…
Jacinda Ardern, Labour · [email protected]
October 25, 2019 at 11:25 PM

Happy Anniversary

Kia ora John, Two years ago today, I remember standing on the steps of Parliament, looking out at the crowd of people who’d gathered to welcome our new Government to the Beehive, and feeling truly humbled. Humbled by those of you who’d taken the time out of your busy day to come …
New Zealand First · [email protected]
October 25, 2019 at 5:40 AM

A recap of our 2019 Convention

New Zealand First Hello Friend,    Bring on 2020!   (Click the image to watch a video recap of our 2019 Convention)   This past weekend the Party wrapped up its annual Convention at the Rydges Latimer Christchurch. Almost 200 delegates from across the country attende…
Labour Campaigns Team · [email protected]
October 25, 2019 at 4:16 AM

We're backing NZ

Labour has always backed New Zealand for the win. Warning: This email contains some terrible punts puns.   Hi John, Labour has always backed New Zealand for the win. But over the past nine years under National, on some of the tough issues like child poverty, our health system and …
ACT New Zealand · [email protected]
October 25, 2019 at 3:02 AM

Politics in Full Sentences, 25 October 2019

Politics in Full Sentences The Podcast Last night, host Max Whitehead interviewed former EMA boss Kim Campbell, along with ACT’s Deputy Leader Beth Houlbrooke. ‘What’s Eating Business Confidence?’ was the theme and Kim gives a highly knowledgeable account of what the po…