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  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
March 10, 2026 at 11:03 PM

📣Event Alert📣 Rural Nats Catchup - Ashburton this Friday

Dear John, Interested in rural issues? Passionate about farming? We want to hear from you in person about your concerns and queries. This Friday Rangitata MP James Meager is hosting a Rural Nats Catch Up in Ashburton. If you are passionate about our rural sector and rural issues - I strong…
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February 27, 2026 at 2:43 AM

Nicola's News

Dear John, The start of this month saw our students starting or returning to school or university across Selwyn. I want to extend a warm welcome to those who are just beginning their learning journey in the area! I've included some relevant government announcements, highlights from out and…
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  Hon Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
February 19, 2026 at 9:07 PM

Join me to hear more on the India FTA from Hon. Todd McClay

Dear John, I welcome you to join me next week to hear from Hon. Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment and New Zealand’s Chief Negotiator Vangelis Vitalis, as they discuss the opportunities arising from the landmark New Zealand and India Free Trade Agreement. This free public sessi…
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  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
January 30, 2026 at 2:30 AM

Nicola's News

Dear John, Welcome to 2026, we are already a month into what is set to be a busy year. I hope you managed to spend some time relaxing over the break with family - and a big thank you to those who worked through the holidays - especially our essential service personnel. There are some …
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December 10, 2025 at 2:46 AM

What the new planning system means for you

Dear John, We’ve just introduced our new planning system through two Bills that will replace the Resource Management Act (RMA).   Here's a rundown on how the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill will improve on the previous legislation and outline the different areas that these bill…
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December 2, 2025 at 1:27 AM

Nicola's News

Dear John, Season’s Greetings! As we head into the holiday season, I hope you and your family have a relaxing summer break. I’m reflecting on two years of being sworn into government as a Minister - we have been able to achieve so much in those two years although there is plenty of wo…
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October 31, 2025 at 5:22 AM

Nicola's News

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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October 29, 2025 at 1:31 AM

You're invited!

Dear John, Following on from this month’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, I am delighted to invite you to my Pink Ribbon Fundraiser Morning Tea.   With more than 3,500 Kiwis diagnosed with breast cancer each year in New Zealand, the impact reaches far and wide – it’s likely we al…
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September 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM

Nicola's News

Dear John, Spring has sprung and we are three quarters of the way through 2025. I've been busy around the electorate as well as in Parliament this month, and with the warmer weather approaching I look forward to catching up with you at events around the district. -------------------…
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August 28, 2025 at 11:32 PM

Nicola's News

Dear John, It's the end of August - and we are soon approaching two years since being elected. We are really starting to get into the swing of things with huge legislative overhaul occurring to make your life better. Recent examples from just this month include announcements that we are scra…
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August 25, 2025 at 5:30 AM

Invitation to South Island Rural Nats Forum

Dear John, Do you want to help shape National's rural policies? What do you think of important areas of legislation that affect rural communities such as: * the Paris Agreement * RMA * Water * Afforestation Are you passionate about designing legislation to best serve …
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July 31, 2025 at 9:42 PM

Nicola's News

Dear John, July has been an incredibly productive month, both in Parliament and here in Selwyn.   One of the biggest highlights was having Minister Watts in the district for a day. It was great to have the Minister launch Selwyn Water Ltd, New Zealand’s first council-controlled water s…
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June 30, 2025 at 3:37 AM

Nicola's News

Dear John, June has been an exciting month of government announcements that will benefit the Selwyn district.   I am especially proud of the work we’ve been doing in the farming sector, with increased exports showing it is paying off. Fieldays was an excellent opportunity to connect wi…
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June 5, 2025 at 11:47 PM

Nicola's News

The past month has been jam packed – with some particularly good news for Selwyn coming just last week.  ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ …
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  Hon Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
May 28, 2025 at 3:37 AM

Major Education investment in Selwyn

Here in Selwyn, the Government is delivering the country’s most significant investment in school property!  ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏…
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  Hon Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
May 22, 2025 at 4:59 AM

Budget 2025 Newsletter

I am very pleased to share with you the details of Budget 2025 – the Growth Budget.  ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌…
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May 9, 2025 at 4:07 AM

Let me be clear on Pay Equity

Dispelling misinformation and clarifying the Government’s intent behind amending the Equal Pay Act.  ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏ ‌ ‍‎‏…
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  Nicola Grigg | MP for Selwyn · [email protected]
March 30, 2025 at 10:39 PM

Invitation: Selwyn public meeting with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

Dear John,   I am excited to invite you to a Public Meeting with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon right here in Selwyn!   Date: Thursday, 3 April 2025 Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Lincoln Event Centre, 15 Meijer Drive, Lincoln 7608   Come along to hear from the Prime Minister on our Gove…
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  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
February 3, 2025 at 1:26 AM

Nicola's News January 2025

Dear John, Happy New Year everyone!   I hope you had a chance to unwind and enjoy a well-deserved break over Christmas. I spent some quality time with friends and family, and now that I'm back into the swing of things I wanted to share some important updates with you.   It’s no secret the pas…
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December 21, 2023 at 10:55 PM

Nicola's News: December 2023

Dear John -- Season's Greetings! It's been a very busy month since my last newsletter, with Parliament getting back underway, learning my new role as the Minister of State for Trade, Minister for Women, and Associate Minister of Agriculture (Horticulture), as well as keeping busy around Se…
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November 30, 2023 at 4:05 AM

Nicola's News: November 2023

Dear John -- It's certainly been a busy few weeks in politics! Last week, I had the enormous privilege of being asked by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to serve as the Minister for Women, Minister of State for Trade, and Associate Minister of Agriculture in the new Coalition Government! …
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October 30, 2023 at 11:21 PM

Nicola's News: October 2023

Dear John -- What a month it’s been! Just over two weeks ago, New Zealand voted for change, and I was humbled to be elected again as the MP for Selwyn with the most candidate votes and second-highest majority across the country. I will continue to do everything I can to represent everybody who …
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October 12, 2023 at 9:40 PM

...and that's a wrap!

Dear John -- PARTY VOTE NATIONAL Tomorrow New Zealanders will decide which party will lead the next government of our country. This is the most critical election we have seen for a long time and, like all MMP elections, it’s going to be incredibly close. New Zealand cannot afford thre…
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October 6, 2023 at 12:38 AM

Nicola's News: 6 October 2023

Dear John -- Voting is well underway - get out today and Party Vote for National! Since voting opened on Monday, hundreds of thousands of Kiwis have headed to their local polling station to cast their vote.  If you haven't already paid a visit to a voting place near you, please make a…
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September 29, 2023 at 12:42 AM

Nicola's News: 29 September 2023

Dear John -- Voting opens on Monday! As with all MMP elections, this one is going to be close. New Zealand cannot afford another three years of Labour, so it is absolutely crucial that if you want to change the government, you get out next week and Party Vote for National.  Only a vot…
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September 22, 2023 at 2:17 AM

Nicola's News: 22 September 2023

Dear John -- There are only 10 days until voting opens! Today Christopher Luxon released National's 100-point plan to end the cost-of-living crisis, lift incomes, and give Kiwis a reason to stay in New Zealand.  This election is about the economy, and which party has the plan to rebui…
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September 15, 2023 at 3:40 AM

Nicola's News: 15 September 2023

Dear John -- You may have seen earlier this week that the Treasury’s pre-election economic forecasts show that six years of Labour’s economic mismanagement has taken a toll on New Zealand, with forecasts showing a sustained economic slowdown, high inflation and high interest rates. By its …
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September 8, 2023 at 1:19 AM

Nicola's News: 8 September 2023

Dear John, Week one of the official campaign complete! With Parliament now officially dissolved, I've really enjoyed getting out every day on the campaign trail.  With Selwyn being such a large electorate, I'm trying to get around as many towns as possible to ensure I can talk to peop…
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September 4, 2023 at 2:08 AM

Law & Order Public Meeting with Mark Mitchell

Dear John -- Invite to Law & Order Public Meeting - Monday 11 September 5:30pm Crime is out of control in New Zealand, and it is getting worse under this Government. In Canterbury crime rose 28 per cent and violent crime up 40 per cent when comparing the first four months of 2022 with…
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August 31, 2023 at 9:18 PM

Nicola's News: 1 September 2023

Dear John, That's a wrap on the 53rd Parliament!  Yesterday was the last day of parliament, marking the end of my first term as the MP for Selwyn!  I’ve absolutely loved the past three years and am so privileged to represent the best region in New Zealand. Thank you to those who’ve pl…
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August 25, 2023 at 3:45 AM

Nicola's News: 25 August 2023

Dear John, Last weekend, the National Party released its list for the upcoming election, and I was privileged to be ranked at number 19.  Over the next 50 days, we will be doing everything we can to share our vision for the country with New Zealanders, including our plans to fix the econom…
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August 17, 2023 at 10:07 PM

Nicola's News: 18 August 2023

Dear John, There are less than two months to go until Election Day. Over the next 57 days there will be lots of policy announcements, debates, and events. To ensure that you know what’s happening and what our vision for the country is, I have decided to send this newsletter out weekly so y…
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August 10, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Nicola's News: 11 August 2023

Dear John, We’ve just come to the end of a recess week, with the final sitting block of this Parliamentary term starting next week. With only nine sitting days left of the 53rd Parliament, Labour will be using its majority to ram through as much legislation as it can – including the “Affordable…
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July 31, 2023 at 4:53 AM

Nicola's News: 31 July 2023

Dear John, Last week I hosted a public meeting in Rolleston with National Party Leader Christopher Luxon.  It was great to see such a huge crowd turn out - and enthusiasm towards National's plans to get New Zealand back on track - it's very clear there's a huge appetite out there to change…
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July 20, 2023 at 12:14 AM

Meet Christopher Luxon

Dear John Come and meet National Party Leader Christopher Luxon and hear his vision for New Zealand. Next Thursday I will be hosting a public meeting in Rolleston with Christopher Luxon. This is not only an opportunity for you to hear directly from him about our policies to get New Zealand…
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July 13, 2023 at 11:14 PM

Nicola's News: 14 July 2023

Dear John, I hope you are well as we head into the long weekend.  Parliament's back in action next week, and I've used the break to get around the electorate as much as I can. This week, I've held four coffee meetings, my campaign launch, and last night pub politics at the new Thirsty Acre…
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June 30, 2023 at 12:19 AM

Nicola's News: 30 June 2023

Dear John, Petrol prices will rise tomorrow, inflicting more pain on already stretched households. Life is tough out there. The cost-of-living crisis is now dragging into its third year. Economic mismanagement has driven New Zealand into recession, even while the economies of Australia, the US,…
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June 26, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Public Meeting with Todd McClay

Dear John As anybody in Canterbury knows, farming is the backbone of New Zealand’s economy and I am proud that our farmers are the best in the world. Selwyn has one of the fastest-growing GDPs in the country, and that is thanks to the hard work done by our rural sector. However, we know there a…
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June 15, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Nicola's News: 16 June 2023

Dear John, We are just under four months to Election Day, and just under one month until the campaign is officially underway.  National is continuing to release a steady stream of policies, while Labour is continuing to make life for everyday Kiwis harder. Yesterday, we learned that New Ze…
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June 12, 2023 at 1:54 AM

Reducing Agricultural Emissions

Dear John -- I have just joined Christopher Luxon and Todd McClay to announce our plan to reduce agriculture emissions. As anybody in Canterbury knows, farming is the backbone of New Zealand’s economy and I am proud that our farmers are the best in the world. Selwyn has one of the fastest-…
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May 30, 2023 at 8:24 PM

Nicola's News: 31 May 2023

Dear John, It’s 136 days until Election Day, and things are certainly ramping up. Fliers are going out, doors are being knocked on, and Labour is continuing to break promises and send New Zealand backwards. The flagship announcement from Labour’s Budget has been absolutely slammed by the e…
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May 22, 2023 at 2:07 AM

Upcoming Events

Dear John -- I just wanted to take a second to remind you of two upcoming events I am hosting later this week. If you have any questions about either, please email [email protected] or phone 03 344 2800.  Pink Ribbon Morning Tea Breast cancer is one of those terrible …
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May 19, 2023 at 2:02 AM

2023 Blowout Budget - my take

Dear John -- If you were looking for some income relief in this year’s Budget, you’ll be bitterly disappointed. Instead, we have seen a government that is addicted to spending throw more fuel on the inflationary fire. Crown accounts show government spending is up to $137 billion per year,…
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May 10, 2023 at 3:32 AM

Invitation to Pink Ribbon Morning Tea - 25 May 2023

Dear John -- [Date correction: Thursday 25 May - not March as previously advertised] Breast cancer is one of those terrible diseases that touches far too many New Zealand women and their families - the only way to combat it is through research and treatment.  That's why I'm hosting a …
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May 10, 2023 at 3:09 AM

Invitation to Pink Ribbon Morning Tea

Dear John -- Breast cancer is one of those terrible diseases that touches far too many New Zealand women and their families - the only way to combat it is through research and treatment.  That's why I'm hosting a Pink Ribbon Morning Tea to help raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation …
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May 1, 2023 at 3:16 AM

Nicola's News: 1 May 2023

Dear John, It’s been a busy few weeks - with several key policy announcements from the National Party, getting around the region, and of course, Anzac Day. Data released by Stats NZ this month showed food prices jumped 12.1% in March compared to the same time last year, and a Treasury repo…
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April 18, 2023 at 9:43 PM

Getting back to Farming

Dear John -- Since coming to office in 2017, Labour has introduced more than 20 new or amended regulations that directly affect the ability of businesses in our agricultural sector to operate. Many of these new rules are simply unworkable. Labour has threatened to close 20% of sheep and beef fa…
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April 15, 2023 at 5:27 AM

Nicola's News: 15 April 2023

Dear John, Parliament is currently on a three-week recess, which is giving me the chance to spend as much time in the electorate as possible. Over the next couple of weeks, I’m aiming to hold as many events around the region as I can, including hosting drop-in sessions at cafes, and an evening …
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April 5, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Public Meeting on Health

Dear John -- Invitation to a Public Meeting on Health New Zealand’s health system is going into meltdown under Labour. Both surgical and ED wait times have skyrocketed, and Christchurch hospital is so stretched that surgeons are being forced to decide who has the worst cancer before they o…
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March 30, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Nicola's News: 31 March 2023

Dear John, As you’ll no doubt have noticed, the election year is well underway – doors are being knocked, fliers are being delivered, and public meetings are being held around the district. However, with only 197 days to go until Election Day, we need as much help as we can get to spread Nation…
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