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Dear John
Can
you believe it’s almost Christmas? It’s been another hectic month in
Parliament as this government finally decides to progress its already
light legislative agenda before the Christmas break.
Locally, my mind is focused on
transport issues and getting out in our community to ensure I hear the
issues that matter most to you.
Holding Auckland Transport
Accountable
Renewal of
Northcote Point Wharf
After previous commitments by AT that Northcote Point Wharf
repairs will be completed by the end of 2019, I was shocked to read of
further delay to this project. Services won’t now re-open until March
2020 at the earliest!
This project is indicative of AT's
shear incompetence. If they're unable to deliver a simple repair
project locally, can they be trusted to deliver major transportation
projects throughout Auckland?
I've contacted AT's CEO about the delays and will continue
pushing this out-of-touch organisation to get on with the
repair.
Onewa Road Congestion
AT is
soon expected to consult with locals over our proposed permanent
clearway and will review the T3 Lane hours. This promise was made to
me by AT in response to our submitted petition. I'll keep you informed
on upcoming consultation to ensure our voice for change is
heard.
AT is seeking feedback on proposed changes to
Sylvan Ave in Northcote. The proposed changes include relocation of
bus stops, new crossings, and painting of yellow lines. Click
HERE
for further info and to give feedback on the
proposals.
Congratulations
to our Academic Bright
Sparks
Congratulations to all award winners
at our Senior Prize Givings this year. I enjoyed the opportunity to
present awards at both Birkenhead College and Glenfield College. I
further spoke to Glenfield seniors about my academic story, and wished
them well for exams.
Unfortunately I was unable to attend Northcote College's
ceremony due to Parliament sitting.
These ceremonies are a
testament to the talent coming through our local schools and I'm
immensely proud of their academic achievements. We are blessed with
great schools in our community and it's wonderful to see the
achievements of many on display.
Leader of the Opposition visits
Northcote
It was great hosting National Party
Leader Hon Simon Bridges locally in Northcote late last month. We
visited schools, hosted gatherings, and visited
businesses.
Simon visited Birkenhead College, presenting to
Year 13 assembly and fielding questions from students. From climate
change to pensions, Simon and I were impressed by their political
awareness.
We later visited Wairau Valley
Special School. This is an outstanding school in our community that
does amazing work looking after some of our most
vulnerable.
Simon spoke to a full room of seniors
at a SuperBlues morning tea, discussing local and national
issues.
Later, Simon met a number of owners
and managers from our small businesses through to our larger icons
like Chelsea Sugar Refinery and Thermosash. It was great to display
the enterprising spirit and achievement of our community.
Small Business
Issues
Everywhere I go businesses tell me they're struggling under
the weight of this Labour-led government. This sentiment is echoed
throughout the country. Labour's minimum wage hikes, labour law
changes, increased red tape and compliance costs are burdening our
small business community.
National is doing work around making life easier for
small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs). Small businesses alone
employ 30% of our workforce and contribute around 27% of New Zealand's
GDP. Their success is New Zealand's success.
We’ve already announced the axing of
100 unnecessary regulations within our first 100 days of office,
pledging further to cut 2 regulations for each new created. Watch out
for further announcements soon – we’re ready to govern in
2020!
Social Services
Discussion Document
National has released our 5th
Discussion Document, on Social
Services, and we seek your feedback. We want Kiwis to lead
independent and healthy lives. This means ensuring there's opportunity
for people to get ahead under their own steam, with a safety net to
support our most vulnerable.
Families are at the heart of everything we
do. National will make sure New Zealand is the best place to raise
your kids and to grow old, that starts with a government tackling our
most complex challenges.
Issues include addressing elder, family and sexual abuses;
improving home ownership rates; supporting new mums; and increasing
home ownership. We welcome your feedback HERE.
National
is doing the work that Labour and the Coalition failed to do in 9
years of opposition.
Remember that my team and I are here
to serve you! Feel free to phone me on 419 8021 or email me at [email protected] if you have any issues.
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more regular updates on what I'm doing for you, like my Facebook page.
Best regards
Dan Bidois
MP for Northcote
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