Hi John, here’s your November update.

There are quite a few key dates to save below, but one you might like to look at
is a special Afternoon Tea with Rt Hon Christopher Luxon.


IN THIS MONTH'S UPDATE:

* Looking ahead to '26

* Confidence or cost?

* Local business afternoon tea with Christopher Luxon

* Help me help the FoodBank

* Join the team for '26

* What's trending?

* Weekly updates

* Local events

* Upcoming events


LOOKING AHEAD TO '26

It won't be a surprise to anyone, but I've been confirmed as National's
candidate for the Kapiti electorate at the election next year. It's a bit
confusing at the moment with our electorate shifting south and changing name to
Kapiti. I'm working across both the old Ōtaki Electorate (up to Foxton) and the
new Kapiti Electorate (down to Whitby), fighting to improve healthcare, to make
life more affordable, and to help people one-at-a-time. It doesn't really change
much locally for now, but naturally next year people will want to engage with
the person that might be their next local MP. In Horowhenua that means Suze
Redmayne who is the current MP for Rangitikei covering down to Shannon and
Himitangi.




CONFIDENCE OR COST?

There is no doubt that we still feel the impact of prices racing up so quickly
between 2021 and 2024. While those price-increases are back at normal levels,
they never come back down to where they were in, say, 2017. So while inflation
is under control and mortgages are much cheaper than two years ago, we all still
experience the hurt of Labour's years of high inflation every day. While we're
making progress, it takes time to grow our incomes high enough to out-run those
massive price increases.

One thing that seems to resonate with the local businesses I visit is this: our
current challenge is becoming less about cost, and more about confidence. The
average mortgage is now more than $10,000 cheaper per year. That's a very
genuine $10,000 that families have in their bank account that they did not two
years ago. But most families, and indeed most businesses, are choosing to save
that extra money or pay down debt and we're not seeing consistent increases in
spending... yet.

So while I want to acknowledge the pain that inflation and high interest rates
caused us all, I also want to try and instil a sense of confidence in us all,
that prices aren't about to race back up, that interest rates are staying low
for the next wee while: that we can afford to spend just a bit of those big
savings.

As we all start to spend a bit more, every small local business does a bit
better, they gain confidence, and the wheel goes around. We are going to see
growth next year, and we should not talk ourselves out of it.




BUSINESS AFTERNOON TEA WITH CHRISTOPHER LUXON

Are you missing the Kapiti Business Breakfast like I am? Well I have some good
news for you! We're replacing it.

Join us for an afternoon tea with National's leader, Rt Hon Christopher Luxon.
This is open to everyone but the focus will be on supporting local businesses
and growth for our region.

RSVP online at this link [link removed] is essential for
each person coming (for security purposes).

* Thursday December 11th, Kapiti Boating Club

* 2pm doors open for afternoon tea with a 2.30 speech

* $20 per person to cover afternoon tea. Cash bar.

* If you can please pay to:

01 0731 0085327 02 "New Zealand National Party Otaki Electorate"

Reference: BUSINESS 

And please include your name.

Why are we doing this? I'm a huge believer in the future of this region. Find me
another safe swimming beach, easy access, a beautiful island as a backdrop, an
hour from the heart of our capital city. You can't. Our local businesses and
hospitality sector should be cranking with huge demand, high visitor numbers,
packed beaches and full hotels. I believe that can be our reality, so I'm
bringing the PM to the beach to talk about our vision for growing our region,
and bringing more opportunities for all of us who call this place home. Please
join us.




HELP ME HELP THE FOODBANK

At the Kapiti Food Fair this year (Saturday December 6th) I'm trying to raise
$2000 for the FoodBank. If you're able to help me for an hour on the day please
let me know. A team of about 10 people (one hour each in pairs) would help me
cover the whole day. It will be easy, fun, and rewarding making a difference.


JOIN THE TEAM FOR '26

With new electorate boundaries comes new opportunity. First, I need to build a
local team of supporters. You're not committed to anything, but it means we can
let you know when events are coming up, you can contribute to policy, be part of
little campaigns (like flyer deliveries) or fundraisers. If you would be willing
to go on my supporters list please reply to this email.

If you want to pay the $5 required by law to join National, let me know that
too. We need about another 100 local members to steer the local direction of
National. If you want a say then sign up today.
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WHAT'S TRENDING?

We’ve changed the rules so you can build your own garden shed. This has been
really popular. Video links below, but if you build a garden shed up to 30 sq m
then you no longer need a consent and you won't have Government telling you
where in your garden you can put it. Facebook
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Labour are planning to take money from hospital and school budget. Did you see
my debate against Labour on Newstalk ZB? Ayesha Verrall said the way they'll get
money to invest in their future fund is take the money that was otherwise going
to hospitals and schools!! Watch for yourself here.

Our amazing volunteer firefighters. This was a fun chat. As part of my guest
appearance on Coast Access Radio I interviewed lots of our community legends to
share their stories. At these links you can see a few highlights from my time
with volunteer firefighters. Facebook
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You can watch the full one-hour Coast Access radio show I hosted here
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PM, and local emergency services. There are some very cool stories from a
Princess's bodyguard to saving lives.

There's also been lots of interest in the Kapiti Half Marathon
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decorations
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WEEKLY UPDATES

Have you seen I'm putting out a weekly video update, explaining one current
issue each week? They come out every Tuesday at 5pm, they're only two minutes,
and you can find them on TikTok [link removed] Instagram
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Watch the last month here:

Why our region is a key part of the plan. - Facebook
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Could council rates now come under control? - Facebook
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How bold can we be to grow our future? - Facebook
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PPTA union officials - Facebook
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Transformational change - Facebook
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LOCAL EVENTS

I've been busy in our region this month, and have met and worked with a number
of people in our community one-on-one, helping them to get wins. I'm not the
person to talk to for council issues (talk to your councillors), but for
Government departments I can help.

I've also spent time right across our community at the Plimmerton Menz Shed,
Electra Business Awards, Paraparaumu College Prizegiving, Kapiti College
Prizegiving, Plimmerton Rotary Garden Tour, Mana Arts Society open day, New
World Ōtaki, Blackhood Bakes, Hamish Barham Pharmacy, Seniors' Morning Tea with
Judith Collins, Jackson's Creek development and power scheme, State of the
Nation Kapiti, I spent a day in the Rangitikei Electorate, and also time in
Foxton, Levin, and Whitby, Waitohu School Fireworks, Kenakena Festival of Fun,
Pāuatahanui Lamb and Calf Day, Kapiti Arts Trail, and the Kapiti Half Marathon. 




UPCOMING EVENTS

Still plenty to join in at:

* November

* 23 - Supporters Christmas lunch with Chris Bishop and Nicola Willis! This
is combined with other local electorates, and includes all regional MPs:

* Tawa Squash Club

67 Main Road, Tawa

* 10:45am - Meeting
12noon - Lunch & BBQ (cash bar available)

* $10pp incl gst (children free) to cover costs

* Payment to: 02 0500 0460556 003
New Zealand National Party
Ref: Surname, "Kapiti"

We will have eftpos available on the day

* December

* 6 - Kāpiti Food Fair - join us at our stall raising money for the FoodBank.

And if you missed morning tea with Judith Collins, save these dates for 2026:

* February 13th, 10am

Carl Bates, MP for Whanganui

Waikanae Community Centre

* March 13th, 10am

Stuart Smith, MP for Kaikōura

Whitby Bowling Club

* May 1st, 10am  

Katie Nimon, MP for Napier  

Raumati Bowls Club

* June 5th, 10am   

Catherine Wedd, MP for Tukituki 

Plimmerton hall, 9 Sunset Parade

* July 3rd, 10am 

Paulo Garcia, MP for Grey Lynn 

Coast Community Church, Paraparaumu

* August 7th, 10am  

Sam Uffindell, MP for Tauranga

Whitby Bowling Club

That's it for this month.

Best wishes,




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