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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
August 6, 2020 at 7:30 PM

Public meeting - Come and meet Judith Collins

NationBuilder Dear John National Leader Judith Collins is coming to town and you are invited to come and meet us.  This is an open and free public meeting. A great opportunity to bring a friend or neighbour get up close and hear directly from Judith how she and our team will g…
  Dan Bidois MP · [email protected]
August 5, 2020 at 3:02 AM

Bidois Bulletin: August 2020

NationBuilder Dear John, I’m often asked why I went into politics. Why put up with the media scrutiny, long hours away from my family and the politics of it all? The answer can be revealed in my first speech in Parliament in 2018. In that I talked about the struggles I had gro…
  Chris Bishop - MP for Hutt South · [email protected]
August 2, 2020 at 8:20 PM

My campaign is officially launched!

My campaign is officially launched! Hutt South campaign kicks off! My campaign is officially launched! Dear John,  Any drive around the Hutt - or indeed the country - will tell you that the election campaign is in full swing! There's ju…
  Judith Collins · [email protected]
July 16, 2020 at 10:24 PM

Our Infrastructure Plan

New Zealand National Party Dear John -- At 10:30am this morning I will be launching the first part of National’s Infrastructure Package, starting in Auckland. Click here to watch on our Facebook page Our country is in the midst of the biggest economic challenge in 160 years. …
  Chris Bishop - MP for Hutt South · [email protected]
July 16, 2020 at 2:14 AM

Team Judith and Team Bish

Team Judith and Team Bish The latest from me A tough few days for the National Party Dear John,  Well what a last few days it has been for the National Party. Let's not beat around the bush - it's been a tough time. At times like this y…
  Hon Jacqui Dean · [email protected]
July 13, 2020 at 3:24 AM

June Update

NationBuilder John -- Wow, what a busy month June was! We are now officially halfway through 2020 and there are only 68 more days until the election. We have hit the ground running with the campaign. June was a jam packed month with three weeks of Parliament sitting but I was …
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 3:20 AM

News from Louise - Recovery, what are our options?

NationBuilder Dear John  It's school holidays and I hope you are taking advantage of the great deals on offer to explore our local backyard, it's certainly been great to see the visitors in abundance out and about too! Love Taupo has great information on the top things to do w…
  Dan Bidois MP · [email protected]
July 6, 2020 at 3:54 AM

Bidois Bulletin: July 2020

NationBuilder Dear John, As your local voice in Parliament and in our community, it’s really important for me to understand what matters to you and our community to ensure I best represent this fantastic place on any given issue. Apart from asking locals in person, one of the …
  Chris Bishop - MP for Hutt South · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 4:03 AM

A big week! Here's your latest Bishop Bulletin newsletter

A big week! Here's your latest Bishop Bulletin newsletter A bit of a look of what I've been up to in the past couple of weeks A big couple of weeks in the Hutt Dear John,  As I write this Parliament is sitting under what we call "urgenc…
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 4:37 AM

News from Louise - Alert Level 1 - Our new normal

NationBuilder Dear John   At the time you are reading this, we are in Alert Level 1 and most of us have returned to our 'new normal' with some just starting their recovery journey. I am so proud of the collective efforts of all New Zealanders including yours to get through to …
  Chris Bishop - MP for Hutt South · [email protected]
June 11, 2020 at 6:00 AM

Transmission Gully, and 100 days to go until the election!

Transmission Gully, and 100 days to go until the election! 100 days to go until the election - can you help? There's just 100 days to go until the election! Dear John,  As Bill Lawry, the great Aussie cricket commentator u…
  Dan Bidois MP · [email protected]
June 8, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Bidois Bulletin: June 2020

NationBuilder Dear John, Two years ago today I was elected to serve as your representative in Parliament. Since then I’ve spoken out on things like free speech, the importance of small businesses to our economy, cost of living, public transport and congestion, holding local go…
  Hon Jacqui Dean · [email protected]
June 3, 2020 at 5:18 AM

May Update

NationBuilder John -- As our communities once again come to life its important to reflect on the new world which is now emerging in front of us. Far from normal, I plan on embracing the novelty of everyday routines we so often took for granted. Such as heading to the local caf…
  Hon Jacqui Dean · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 3:14 AM

Coffee Catch Ups next week

NationBuilder John -- Its been a busy few sitting weeks here in Wellington but next week is a recess week and I am looking forward to getting out and about across the electorate.  It will be my first time truly visiting most places in the electorate since Level 2 was introduce…
  Todd Muller · [email protected]
May 30, 2020 at 4:26 AM

JobStart

NationBuilder Dear John -- I’m really excited to share with you National’s new JobStart policy. Yesterday, I announced that my government would provide a $10,000 cash payment to businesses for all additional new employees, giving small business owners greater confidence to hir…
  Chris Bishop - MP for Hutt South · [email protected]
May 28, 2020 at 1:20 AM

We have a new National Leader - and can you help deliver some letters?

We have a new National Leader - and can you help deliver some letters? Todd Muller is the new Leader of the National Party Could you help deliver some letters for me? Dear John,  It's been an exciting few days in politics! On Friday the…
  Melissa Lee · [email protected]
May 27, 2020 at 1:30 AM

Mel in Mt Albert: May Edition Update

NationBuilder John -- The last few weeks have been all hands on deck with our economy and kiwi way of life significantly being altered by the impacts of COVID-19 on our businesses and families. As we move towards a more 'normal' sense of doing things it is important to rememb…
  Todd Muller · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 7:20 AM

Your Team

NationBuilder Dear John -- This afternoon I announced the line-up of New Zealand’s next government. New Zealand is facing perhaps the toughest time that almost anyone alive can remember. We are borrowing tens of billions of dollars to get us through this crisis.  There is only…
  Paul Goldsmith · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 1:03 AM

Goldsmith Update: Todd Muller special edition

NationBuilder John - Friday’s leadership change, difficult though it was, has given the National Party the opportunity to reclaim the agenda four months out from the General Election. We’ve had a contest.  Todd Muller and Nikki Kaye succeeded. It’s been tough, especially for S…
  Todd Muller · [email protected]
May 23, 2020 at 12:44 AM

United and focused

NationBuilder Dear John --Yesterday afternoon I was elected as the Leader of the New Zealand National Party. Nikki Kaye was elected as the Deputy Leader.I’m incredibly humbled by this opportunity, and I want to assure you that I will give this job my all. I will work hard, wit…
  Chris Bishop - MP for Hutt South · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 5:39 AM

Have you seen my end-of-lockdown mullet? Plus Budget 2020

Have you seen my end-of-lockdown mullet? Plus Budget 2020 I'm sporting a funky new hairdo New hairdo for Level 2... Dear John,  It's been a busy last couple of days. First, a bit of fun. This morning I turned my very dishevelled hair, w…
  Hon Jacqui Dean · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 1:27 AM

Level 2 Update

NationBuilder John -- It has now been over seven weeks since New Zealand entered lockdown. Together, we have played our part and there are now very low numbers of cases being reported each day alongside no new cases in the SDHB area since April 18 and no new cases in the South…
  Simon Bridges · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 9:15 AM

A critical time for our country’s future

NationBuilder Dear John -- Moving into Level 2 restrictions tomorrow comes at a critical time for our country’s future. It’s a critical time for Kiwis who kept the faith to stamp out COVID-19, and it’s a critical time for the employers and small businesses who are keen to get …
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 8:56 AM

News from Louise - Alert Level 2 update

NationBuilder Dear John This time tomorrow we will be at alert level 2.  My latest newsletter has information on what that means for us in our everyday lives, as well as for businesses.  The state of emergency has also been lifted which means we are transitioning towards alert…
  Dan Bidois MP · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 12:01 AM

Bidois Bulletin: May 2020

NationBuilder Dear John, News that we are heading to Alert Level 2 this Thursday is welcome for many who have been adversely financially impacted by the lockdown. We have made fantastic progress as a nation on this health crisis, and for that this government and the Prime Mini…
  Simon Bridges · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 8:19 AM

John, let's get NZ working again

NationBuilder Dear John -- First, I want to thank you for everything you are doing, and have done, to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Kiwis have done a great job self-isolating and social distancing and you can be proud that your efforts to stay home and save lives have done…
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 8:36 AM

News From Louise - April 2020 Wrap Up

NationBuilder What a month it has been! The time in lockdown has certainly been a journey for my family, but ultimately we have come out stronger for it. I do hope that you and your family are still in good health and staying safe and counting down the days to our 'new normal'…
  Chris Bishop - MP for Hutt South · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 5:16 AM

Quick update from me as we head into Level 3

Quick update from me as we head into Level 3 And so to Level 3! We're now in Level 3 - how are you going? Dear John,  I hope you and your bubble are well we start Level 3 in the COVID-19 response - hopefully for not too long! There's no…
  Simon Bridges · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 3:03 AM

Bridges Brief : April 2020

NationBuilder Dear John -- The last Bridges’ Brief was at the very beginning of New Zealand entering Alert Level 4, when we didn’t know how long we would be lockdown. During this time the Epidemic Response Committee has been meeting three times a week. The Committee has been a…
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 4:01 AM

News from Louise - COVID-19: What happens next?

NationBuilder Good afternoon, Next Tuesday, NZ moves to Alert Level 3 for two weeks, before the Government reviews progress and makes further decisions on 11 May. With any change comes uncertainty and I’ve been working hard to ensure you have the clarity on the rules you need.…
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 8:35 AM

News from Louise - What will Alert Level 3 look like?

NationBuilder The Prime Minister has released an updated Alert Levels chart that reflects what a change to Alert Level 3 would look like. A decision has yet to be made by the Government on the exact date that New Zealand will move from Alert Level 4 to 3, but an announcement i…
  Dan Bidois MP · [email protected]
April 13, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Bidois Bulletin: April 2020

NationBuilder Dear John A Happy Easter to you and to those in your bubble. I know these past few weeks have seemed surreal but I hope you have at least enjoyed spending more time with your family and catching up on repair projects or cleaning around your home. We are nearly 3 …
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 4:28 AM

News from Louise - Easter 2020 update

NationBuilder Dear John As we head into Easter, we have much to be grateful for two weeks into lockdown. We have come together strongly as a country and in communities to unite against a virus that has and still is destroying so many lives across the world. Like many of you, I…
  Hon Jacqui Dean · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 5:21 AM

COVID-19 Update

NationBuilder John -- You will notice that this newsletter looks a little different to normal and I’m sure you can guess why. Covid-19 has upended our world and all the ‘normals’ have gone out the window. Regular readers will know that my newsletter is usually full of article…
  Simon Bridges · [email protected]
April 6, 2020 at 6:46 AM

John, the Epidemic Committee is meeting this week

NationBuilder Dear John -- The Epidemic Response Committee that I lead will reconvene this week (Tuesday to Thursday) to further examine the health and economic response to Covid-19 being taken by the Government. You can watch it live each day on my Facebook page by clicking h…
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 4:59 AM

News from Louise - COVID-19 - State of National Emergency extended

NationBuilder Dear John  The State of National Emergency announced on 25 March 2020 in conjunction with the COVID-19 level 4 alert of lockdown has been extended to 8 April 2020 and it will likely be extended further. Community assistance My latest newsletter outlines what that…
  Hon Paul Goldsmith MP · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 3:32 AM

Goldsmith Update - April 2020

NationBuilder Dear John -- Goldsmith Update - Lockdown Edition These extraordinary times have a surreal quality in Auckland.  On a personal level, being confined to home with my family during a period of golden weather is providing a special time.  I spend most of my day (and …
  Simon Bridges · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 8:56 PM

Epidemic Response Committee

NationBuilder Dear John -- This week marks an important step in our constructive and principled approach to scrutinising the Government’s response to Covid-19. I believe the health and safety of our people is paramount, but Kiwis rightly have many questions about how decision…
  Simon Bridges · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 9:04 AM

Stay home. Save lives.

NationBuilder Dear John -- I couldn’t be prouder of Kiwis when we unite together. We are in tough times, but it is that unity and strength that will get us through. There is no room for politics in a National Emergency, and we stand fundamentally with the Government to do all…
  Simon Bridges · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 5:26 AM

Bridges Brief - March 2020 - Covid 19

NationBuilder Dear John -- A lot has changed since the last edition of the Bridges Brief. This month I discuss what it means to be at Level 4 of the Covid-19 alert system and the important role National will play as the country gets through this.  Read more of my March Bridge…
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 3:01 AM

News from Louise - COVID-19 Alert Level 4 - what you need to know

NationBuilder Dear John You may have already heard from me today, but I am just resending with updated links to my newsletter and the Covid-19 website. New Zealand is currently at alert 3, preparing to move to alert 4, by 11.59 pm tonight, 25 March 2020.  My team and I remain …
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 2:06 AM

News from Louise - COVID-19 Alert Level 4

NationBuilder Dear John As many of you may already be aware, New Zealand is currently at alert 3, preparing to move to alert 4, by 11.59 pm tonight, 25 March 2020.  The COVID-19 website has been updated with all the information you need about what to expect after we have moved…
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 6:04 AM

COVID-19 Alert Level 3 Update

NationBuilder Dear John  As you will by now be aware the Government has announced we have moved to COVID-19 alert level three and moving to level four within 48 hours, by 12.59 on Wednesday. This is a challenging time for everyone and my thoughts are with you as we manage our …
  Dan Bidois MP · [email protected]
March 22, 2020 at 6:49 AM

Bidois Bulletin: COVID-19 and ways to keep you and your family safe

NationBuilder Dear John There’s a Chinese proverb that goes something like ‘there is nothing certain, but the uncertain’. If the last few weeks are any indication, the next few months and possibly years will cause much uncertainty for people in our community and country.     A…
  Simon Bridges · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 2:50 AM

Covid 19 - March 20th Update from Simon

NationBuilder Dear John  I understand many of you will be worried in light of recent events regarding Covid-19. The reality is that this is an unprecedented event and I don’t blame you for having concerns. But I encourage everyone to keep calm and follow advice from public hea…
  Hon Jacqui Dean · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 2:33 AM

COVID-19 Update, I'm here to help you

NationBuilder John -- I know many of you are feeling anxious about the current coronavirus outbreak and have many queries and concerns. I am here to help and support you. Please feel free to contact me anytime on [email protected] or call me on 03 434 7325. I have…
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 2:15 AM

News from Louise - COVID-19

NationBuilder Dear John  These are uncertain, challenging times for us all for sure. It’s also a time that we should all step up and look after ourselves, our families, friends and neighbours. We need to protect the vulnerable in our community including the elderly as best we …
  Melissa Lee · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Mel in Mt Albert: March Edition Newsletter

NationBuilder John -- Welcome to my March Newsletter. The world and New Zealand is in a state of uncertainty right now as international health issues begin to affect New Zealand businesses and families. It is really important to keep track of the constantly updated informatio…
  Dan Bidois MP · [email protected]
March 11, 2020 at 8:49 PM

Bidois Bulletin: March 2020

NationBuilder Dear JohnPoet Henry Thoreau once wrote ‘it’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see’. This is befitting of the times we are living in with coronavirus and reminds us that reality and perspective are very different things.  Reports of panic buying i…
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 3:43 AM

News from Louise - March 2020

NationBuilder Dear John  In my March 2020 Newsletter available now on my website, I'm pleased to hear about the Provincial Growth funding for the Taupō Airport. A lot of people have been involved with me for years on this project and I thank you for your strong support.  I am …