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Dear John, Welcome to my November Newsletter! November in Christchurch is one of the busiest months of the year. The city comes alive for Show week, the Races, Christmas and then all the associated end of year events. As usual the National Party has a stand at the Canterbury Show is on 13,14,15 November at the Canterbury Agricultural Park. I will be there both Friday and Saturday from 10-3pm. Pop in for a chat! I am delighted to have just been re-selected as the National Party’s candidate for the Ilam electorate at next year’s general election. It’s not something I take for granted. My goal remains to be the best local MP in Ilam and in Parliament, and I will continue to work very hard to achieve that. I very much enjoy meeting the people, businesses, and groups that make up the Ilam electorate to best represent them in Parliament. This year I have sent out 6,800 individually addressed letters (to residents in various parts of the electorate inviting them to events and attaching a survey from them to fill out. I’ve also sent 1,850 surveys to all the new residents and new voters in the electorate. The replies help me to understand the issues, both generic and specific to the areas within the electorate. I have also held a series of café meetings and Retirement home visits around the electorate this year. I will resume these in ’26. This week is Measles Immunisation Week. I urge you to check your immunisation status and ensure your families are protected. Sadly, cases of measles are continuing to rise in NZ, so there’s never been a better time to act. Measles is one of the most infectious viruses in the world, a single case can infect 12 to 18 unvaccinated people, so if you’re not immunised and you’re exposed, there’s a 90 % chance you’ll get it. So please, use Measles Immunisation Week to get your MMR vaccine. October In October I joined in events celebrating the Mooncake Festival, Pilipino events, Diwali and the Chinese Lion Dance. Cancer research is something I am passionate about supporting and I was pleased to take part in the Pink Ribbon walk and collect for the Pink Ribbon Appeal for breast cancer research. I welcomed Kirkwood School students to Parliament, attended a fabulous production at St Andrew’s College and celebrated with other parents the 75th Jubilee of Ilam School. Thank you for staying engaged and for continuing to share your views. I always welcome your feedback, whether in person, by email, or at community events.
October’s highlights in Ilam
Mars bioimaging with Hon Simeon Brown
A 3D image of my wrist - by Mars Bioimaging
Chinese Lion Dance celebration with Hon Matt Doocey
Meeting with leaders of the Faith Based groups located in the Ilam electorate
On the stand at the Canterbury Home Show, with Hon Nicola Grigg and MP, Vanessa Weenink
Speaking to a group at Russley Village What’s coming up in November As a local MP it’s important to get out and be seen – I’m looking forward to being at the Santa Parade. The Parade is on Sunday 23 November at the Canterbury Agricultural Park. The gates will open at 11am for entertainment, displays, market, food vendors and then the Parade starts at 2pm. Entry is FREE! Free parking access is via the Hayton Road entrance.
I am delighted to be one of the award presenters at the Aliwan Festival. This is an annual Philippine cultural festival dance competition on Saturday 29 November from 12 noon at Riverside Market. Celebrate Bishopdale is on Saturday 22 November, 11am- 2pm at Bishopdale Park and I will be on a stall there. Celebrate Bishopdale is a family fun day with performers, stalls, activities and food. There will also be Bishopdale Skate jam so come along to learn how to skate board! I’m looking forward to attending the Property Council NZ Awards and the Master Builders – House of the Year event. Recent Key Announcements: Government’s Q4 plan: The Prime Minister announced our Government’s Q4 plan, focusing on making construction easier and faster and pushing for competition and growth (Beehive PR) More relief for families and businesses: The OCR has been cut again, helping families and businesses (Beehive PR) Frontline roles up, spending on contractors down: Frontline roles in the public service have increased in the last two years, while spending on consultants has fallen by $915m (Beehive PR) $100 million reinvested into more classrooms: The Government’s relentless focus on driving efficiencies and value for money in school property has freed up $100 million to reinvest into more new, safe, warm and dry classrooms (Beehive PR) Refreshed national curriculum to raise achievement: new Year 1–10 curriculum is another significant step toward delivering a world-leading education system for every learner (Beehive PR) Serious youth offending reduction target achieved: There has been a 16% reduction in children and young people with serious and persistent offending behaviour, achieving a key government target four years early (Beehive PR) Granny flats get the consent-free go ahead: Just-passed legislation will soon allow Kiwis to build granny flats up to 70 square metres in their backyards without a building consent, unlocking more housing choices (Beehive PR) Please Share the News! Feel free to share this email with friends and family who might like to stay in touch and connected with the community. The Ilam office is open Mon-Fri from 9am – 3pm and you are welcome to pop in. To make an appointment to meet with me, call Leanne 03 3593665 or email [email protected]
Kind regards
Hamish Campbell |
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