Dear John,


It’s been two years since being re-elected as the MP for Selwyn and elected into
government. I am grateful for your faith in me to best represent Selwyn and I am
honoured to keep up the work, making policies that best support you and your
family.


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GOVT ANNOUNCEMENTS



WOMEN’S HEALTH

As both the MP for Selwyn and as the Minister for Women, there are some
important government announcements that I wanted to highlight as they could
positively impact the women in your life.


The first step of the nationwide breast screening is underway, expanding free
breast screening to include women aged 70 and 74 is the first step in a
four-year rollout.


The extension means women will be eligible for an average of two to three extra
mammograms once the programme is fully implemented, and around 130,000
additional women will be eligible for screening every two years. This phased
approach ensures health services can expand in step with demand while
maintaining quality care.


The Government has also announced it will adopt the Three-Day Postnatal Stay
Amendment Bill, which is aimed to better support mothers and babies in the
critical days following birth. By guaranteeing every woman up to three days to
rest, recover, and bond with their baby, women will have the choice to be where
they feel most comfortable. The Bill will now progress through Parliament as
part of the Government’s legislative programme.








EDUCATION – STRUCTURED LITERACY RESULTS


Our relentless focus on teaching the basics brilliantly is delivering results.
Education is a core priority for this Government, and our reforms are delivering
transformational results for students.




Since Term 1, all primary schools have been using structured literacy approaches
and the new English curriculum, with phonics checks for new entrants at 20
weeks.




The results are already clear. More children are becoming confident readers,
with fewer needing extra support. Nationally, 58 per cent of new entrants are
meeting or exceeding expectations, up from 36 per cent, while those exceeding
expectations have more than doubled.


This is about giving every child the best start. By following the science and
evidence to make structured literacy approaches mandatory, we are ensuring
students build strong foundations that will help them succeed at school and
beyond.


Raising reading achievement from the very first year at school is crucial, and
these results show our commitment is working.








EARTHQUAKE PRONE BUILDING CHANGES


8 buildings across Selwyn have been removed from the earthquake-prone building
register, delivering huge savings to the district.


These include buildings in Darfield, Glentunnel, Leeston, Lincoln, Springfield
and Tai Tapu.


The current system for assessing and managing seismic risk in buildings places
an overwhelming financial burden on building owners with the price of
strengthening which can cost hundreds of thousands to several million dollars.


The new earthquake-prone building (EPB) system will capture only buildings that
pose a genuine risk to human life in medium and high seismic zones.


The changes give effect to recommendations from an independent review led by the
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).


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OUT AND ABOUT



SPEAKING AT LINCOLN ROTARY

Catching up with Lincoln Rotary is always a pleasure and hearing about their
hard work in the community.


We discussed two years of being elected into government and the joys of my
portfolios and being the MP for Selwyn.


A big congratulations to Zane and Leslie on their Apprentice of the Year awards,
it’s encouraging to see younger people pursuing a career in trades across
Selwyn.








STATE OF EMERGENCY IN CANTERBURY

Last week the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell
declared a state of local emergency for the Canterbury Region and supported
NEMA’s (National Emergency Management Agency) Emergency Operations Centre, to
assist in the response to the severe weather events. I was fortunate to join
him, assisting in ensuring our farmers and growers had a clear line of
communication from government agencies.


The weather event resulted in fires, traffic incidents, and power outages across
the district. I want to thank all of the volunteers and workers who risked their
safety to keep us and our homes safe.








WOMEN’S EXPO, HOME SHOW, AND ELLESMERE A&P SHOW




It has been great to catch up with so many of you across events both regionally
and locally!


Meeting with women from all walks of life at the Women’s Expo was a great way to
get feedback and clarify important government policy and the work I am doing as
Minister for Women.


I also got to check out some innovative Cantabrian businesses at the Home Show
and talked to many home-renovators and new home buyers, it is great to hear how
our changes to cut red-tape are making a difference.


Finally, it was a pleasure to connect locally at the Ellesmere A&P Show,
congratulations to the organisers for such a well-run event. As the weather is
getting warmer, I’ll catch you out and about at our many Fetes, A&P Shows, and
markets across the district.





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EVENTS

November is a busy month; we have two coffee catchups in Kirwee and Rolleston
followed by my Pink Ribbon Breakfast Fundraiser that I would love to see you at.


☕Kirwee Coffee Catchup

* 12:00-1:00pm, 21st Nov

* Thirsty Acres


☕Rolleston Coffee Catchup

* 12:00-1:00pm, 25th Nov

* Robert Harris Cafe Rolleston


🩷Pink Ribbon Morning Tea Fundraiser

* 10:30-11:30am, 28th November

* Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston Library

* Suggested $20 donation to attend this event, email
[email protected] to RSVP and for the donation link.


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HERE TO HELP


As always, my team and I are here and available to help.


You can get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]
[email protected], phone 03 344 2800, or pop into the office in
Rolleston Square between Monday and Fridays, 10:00am - 4:00pm.


Kind regards,




Hon Nicola Grigg

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