““I fully recognise the danger of socialism to our people and the cult of equality” ~ Sir Apirana Ngata, National Party Co-Founder and illustrious NZ poet

Dear John,

I know it’s a tough time out there for many right now, which is why our government is working hard to make sure there’s a brighter future for all New Zealanders in 2025 and beyond.

Central to this is a growing economy. Without a growing economy, my son, your children and our grandchildren will simply have no viable future in New Zealand.
The legacy Labour left us with, and successive governments to be fair, is a future with high government debt, low incomes and low economic opportunities relative to our international peers. 

To tackle this we have two options: either to tax everyone and everything more (which is what Labour and the left will offer), or to pick ourselves up as a people, become more productive and to lift our economy to great new heights. 

Our government’s approach is about aggressively pursuing the latter option: economic growth. 

We will achieve this by building a world class education system, getting rid of regulation that stymies development and growth, welcoming foreign investment and trade, getting on and building infrastructure not just talking about it, and incentivising innovation and commercialisation of research and development.
 
Want proof of our approach? Just last month, the PM unveiled Invest New Zealand, a one-stop-shop to attract foreign investment and create high-paying jobs. 

Modelled on successful examples from countries like Ireland and Singapore, this initiative will open the door to more capital and innovation in sectors like banking, fintech, and energy.

We’re also rolling out the biggest reset of the science and innovation sector in more than 30 years. New reforms will modernise the way we harness Kiwi ingenuity, with a sharper focus on commercialising research to deliver real economic benefits. 

Whether it’s breakthroughs in health, climate solutions, or cutting-edge technology, this transformation will bring more jobs, more investment, and more opportunities to New Zealand.

We know there is a lot to do to turn 50 years of economic underperformance around, but we are throwing all our efforts into this endeavour. Our success as a government we know will ultimately be measured by the outcomes we achieve and deliver. 

I look forward to updating you regularly on our economic progress and welcome any feedback you may have on our agenda.

Are you the next Youth MP for Northcote?

We are looking for a Young Person Aged 16 to 18 Years (as at Friday 28 February 2025) to represent the great electorate of Northcote. Youth Parliament is held every three years and is a unique youth development opportunity for emerging young leaders to learn about our democracy, network with other youth leaders, have their voices hears, and contribute to their communities.

Dates:
The 2025 programme will run from Monday 28 April to Friday 29 August, including a two-day event Tuesday 01 and Wednesday 02 July in the Parliamentary precinct in Wellington – expenses paid.

How to Apply:
Send us a one-page resume and let us know why you should represent the electorate of Northcote to: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

All applications close at 12.00 noon on Friday 28 February 2025.

Recent Events

Chinese New Year
 
Xin nian kuai le to our Kiwi-Chinese communities. It was great to attend some of the recent events celebrating Chinese New Year.

Sinulog 2025
 
January we also celebrated Señor Santo Niño with the Filipino Community.

 

Upcoming Events

SuperBlues Seniors Morning Tea – 28 February at 10am 
Our next Super Blues Senior morning tea with guest speaker Tim van de Molen, MP for Waikato is at the Northcote Bowling Club, Little Shoal Bay $10 – RSVP [email protected] 

Hungarian Festival and Market  - Saturday 15 February from 10 – 3 pm
Enjoy Hungarian cultural dances, sumptuous food and authentic market stalls.  All Welcome. Location – Onepoto Domain.  [Hungarian Festival and Market 2025 | AHC Official]([link removed])
 
Upper Waitemata Coastal Clean up -   Saturday 15 March from 1.00 - 3.30 pm.  
Be part of the solution - come along and pull-out rubbish from the Upper Waitematā Harbour on this day of action across numerous sites. Numerous Locations around the Upper Harbour including Ranch Ave in Beach Haven. [Register here - Coastal Clean Up]([link removed]) 

Beach Haven fun run/walk - March 16 at 10.30 am   
1km or 5 km options - This FREE event is always popular with the local community and a great way to celebrate our amazing coastal tracks.   Location – Shepherds Park Beach Haven.    [Beach Haven Fun Run | Facebook]([link removed])

Community Updates
 
The wonderful team at Life Community kitchens are continuing to serve our community with tasty dinners at the following locations:

Beach Haven - Every Monday 5.30 pm   Beach Haven Community House 130 Beach Haven Rd.

Birkdale – Every Monday 5.30 pm Birkdale House 136 Birkdale Road
 
Northcote – Every Wednesday 5.30 pm Gym end of Transformation Academy Hato Petera 88 College Road Northcote. 

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I look forward to seeing you out in our community soon.
 
Regards, 

Dan Bidois
MP for Northcote
 
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