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Hi John
Government Must
Ditch their Three Waters Reforms
After public meetings in
Tairua, Waihi, Whitianga and Whangamata, people have made their voices
well and truly heard, the Government must ditch their Three Waters
reforms.
It’s becoming clear that the reforms are simply the
next step in this Government’s desire to centralise and control local
assets.
Generations of ratepayers have paid for these assets
and the Government wants to effectively nationalise these into four
massive regional water entities. There would be almost no local
democracy or involvement from local councils.
I’m deeply
opposed to this plan as it would strip locals of their ability to
manage their water.
Improving the country’s water
infrastructure will be an ongoing issue, but the problem needs to be
tackled on a local level because each region has different needs,
different existing infrastructure and future challenges.
Stop
Labour's Three Waters asset grab. Sign
the petition by clicking here.
I’ll also be
attending two public meetings this weekend to discuss these reforms,
please come along and have your say.
Sunday 10 October, noon,
Ngatea War Memorial Hall
Sunday 10 October, 4:30pm, Thames Civic
Centre
Get Vaccinated
I’ve now had both
doses of the vaccine. The process was efficient and professional. The
jab itself took only a few seconds and then a brief waiting period.
All in all I was impressed with the system and how it worked. No side
effects apart from a little tenderness on my arm where I had been
jabbed, but that lasted less than 24 hours.
I strongly
encourage anyone who has not been vaccinated to do so as soon as
possible.
National released a comprehensive plan to tackle
COVID-19 which sets out a pathway to move away from blunt restrictions
like lockdowns. Underpinning this plan is the need to achieve
high-levels of vaccination. When we reach that target we can finally
end the misery of MIQ lotteries and begin to reunite all those New
Zealanders who have been separated for far too long.
Applications are Open to be
Coromandel Youth MP 2022
I’m encouraging young people aged
16 to 18 years old across the electorate to apply to be the area’s
Youth MP. This is a terrific opportunity for those who feel they can
make a difference by raising awareness of the issues facing young
people in New Zealand. The role culminates in a two-day Youth
Parliament 2022 event which gives participants the chance to
experience the workday of an MP, such as attending select committees
and speaking in the Debating Chamber.
For those wishing to
apply please email a video titled ‘Why you should select me to be
Coromandel’s Youth MP’ to [email protected]
or tag me in your post on Facebook. The Selection process is open now
and entries close 12 November 2021.
To contact me or my office,
please don't hesitate to call 0800 550 330.
Kind regards
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Hon Scott
Simpson
http://scottsimpson.national.org.nz/
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