Simon Bridges · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 4:38 AM

Bridges Brief : April 2021

NationBuilder Dear John -- March was a busy month locally, I had the opportunity to catch up with many local businesses and constituents, hosted my first MP Q&A plus I had the privilege of opening a new care facility here in Tauranga. Read more of my latest Bridges Brief b…

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  New Zealand National Party · [email protected]

April 4, 2021 at 7:57 AM

Week in Review

NationBuilder Dear John -- We hope everyone is having a safe, enjoyable, and relaxing Easter weekend break, with family and friends, during this important time for many Kiwis in New Zealand and around the world.Here’s a quick recap on some of the political events in the last w…

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 10:35 PM

More on Mallard; COVID; and a busy two weeks in the Hutt

More on Mallard; COVID; and a busy two weeks in the Hutt The latest from me in Parliament and the Hutt A frenetic couple of weeks Dear John, It has been an absolutely frenetic last couple of weeks at Parliament and around the Hutt - I a…

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  Melissa Lee · [email protected]

March 18, 2021 at 6:15 AM

Mel in Mt Albert: March Parliament Update

New Zealand National Party COVID-19 Update As you will know over the weekend Auckland and the rest of New Zealand are now back at Level 1 and it's clear it's time to build a Trans-Tasman Bubble with Australia. We know that safe travel can be accomplished with our partners over…

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

March 15, 2021 at 9:59 PM

COVID, dodgy Labour office funding, cricket, and more

COVID, dodgy Labour office funding, cricket, and more The latest from me in Parliament and the Hutt COVID, Labour's dodgy funding deal, and my work around the Hutt Dear John, Covid, Covid, Covid. My last Bishop Bulletin a couple of week…

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 1:18 AM

The Fight for the Flyer ramps up plus the latest from me

The Fight for the Flyer ramps up plus the latest from me Will you help me fight for the Airport Flyer? Parliament finishes its first sitting period for the year Dear John, I hope this finds you well on a grey and drizzly Lower Hutt Frid…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 10:48 PM

Invitation to a community forum in Putaruru

NationBuilder Dear John  Come join the conversation about what you see are the priorities for our community. Over the next few months, I'm hosting community engagement forums where I'm looking to connect with you to hear about what matters most for you in your community. What …

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

February 12, 2021 at 5:34 AM

Ties, the Speaker, funny videos, COVID... Parliament kicks off for the year

Ties, the Speaker, funny videos, COVID... Parliament kicks off for the year Final call for filling out my summer survey Parliament's back! Dear John, I'm writing this on Friday after the first week of Parliament for the year and to be h…

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  Paul Goldsmith · [email protected]

February 11, 2021 at 4:00 AM

Goldsmith Update - Back to school

NationBuilder John -- I began the Parliamentary year with a focus on getting kids back to school. Most New Zealanders will be shocked to learn that in 2019 only 58 per cent of students attended school regularly.   The figure was a bit higher last year, but still only 64 per ce…

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  Simon Bridges · [email protected]

February 11, 2021 at 1:47 AM

Bridges Brief : February 2021

NationBuilder Dear John -- After a wonderful summer with family, politics is well and truly back. National started with a really good caucus retreat at the Basin Reserve in Wellington where we had some great discussions about where we are at and what we need to do for New Zeal…

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  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]

February 10, 2021 at 11:11 PM

Make a Submission on Maori Wards

New Zealand National Party Dear John --Earlier this week, the Labour Government introduced the Local Electoral (Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill under urgency.The purpose of this Bill is to remove all mechanisms for binding polls to be used in determining w…

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  Melissa Lee · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 3:00 AM

Mel in Mt Albert: Summer Update

New Zealand National Party John  Melissa Lee's Summer Update Happy summer everyone! It's been a beautiful New Year's break and I hope that you all have had the opportunity to enjoy our great Kiwi Beaches and Communities. Coming out of this week's National Party Caucus Retre…

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

January 28, 2021 at 10:32 PM

Happy new year - how's summer going for you?

Happy new year - how's summer going for you? I'm running my summer survey - could you fill it out? January is almost over which means Parliament is almost back... Dear John, I hope you've had a great summer and a wonderful start to 2021…

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  Greg Hamilton · [email protected]

January 25, 2021 at 11:00 PM

State of the Nation Speech - Today 1pm

New Zealand National Party Dear John --Judith has asked me to email you personally with a link to her State of the Nation speech that she will deliver at 1pm today. You can watch Judith’s speech here on her Facebook page or on the National Party page here.We’re focused on the …

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 2:41 AM

Merry Christmas to you and yours

Merry Christmas to you and yours The latest from the last couple of weeks in Parliament and the Hutt Merry Christmas! Dear John, Welcome to the final Bishop Bulletin for the year! I'd like to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Ch…

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  Melissa Lee · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 3:30 AM

Mel in Mt Albert: Christmas Update

New Zealand National Party John  Thank you! I want to say thank you again personally for your support, I couldn’t have returned to Parliament without every single one of you. I can't think of a tougher year in recent history for New Zealand, we have unemployment, a global pand…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

December 8, 2020 at 5:15 PM

News from Louise - Christmas message

NationBuilder Dear John  It’s hard to believe that Christmas is yet again upon us, it feels like not so long ago that we celebrated the start of 2020. What a year it was! On 25 November 2020, I took the oath for the 5th time in New Zealand Parliament and it was as momentous fo…

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

December 4, 2020 at 12:23 AM

A quick update from me. Parliament is back!

A quick update from me. Parliament is back! We're back in action in Parliament Parliament's back! Dear John, Well, December has come and summer is supposedly here - I wish the weather would decide to play ball too! Parliament is now bac…

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  Simon Bridges · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 10:07 PM

Bridges Brief : December 2020

NationBuilder Dear John -- Firstly, I want to especially thank the people of Tauranga who voted for me in October’s general election. It is a privilege to be the MP for Tauranga for another term. Locally, my priorities have not changed. I will continue to advocate strongly for…

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

November 13, 2020 at 2:47 AM

New roles for me in the new Parliament

New roles for me in the new Parliament I'm excited to be appointed National's COVID-19 Response spokesperson A new role for me  Dear John, I hope this email finds you well as the week draws to a close - just a quick note from me to let …

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

November 12, 2020 at 4:51 AM

News from Louise - New Caucus Line Up announced

NationBuilder Dear John Thank you for your support over the past few weeks, I'm pleased that the election is behind us and we can get on with the business of holding the Labour-led government to account. National Leader Judith Collins has announced our new caucus line up and …

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  Chris Bishop - MP for Hutt South · [email protected]

October 23, 2020 at 12:49 AM

I'm gutted - but I'll keep working hard for the Hutt

I'm gutted - but I'll keep working hard for the Hutt My comments on the election A tough night on Saturday Dear John, Well, Saturday night was tough. In 2017 Hutt South elected a National MP for the first time ever and …

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  Simon Bridges · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 8:38 PM

Thank you

NationBuilder Dear Friend Thank you so much for your ongoing support for me and National over the last twelve years that I have been MP for Tauranga. This election year the stakes are higher than ever. We have a real choice between two very different economic visions of our fu…

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  Judith Collins · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 9:18 AM

The next two days

New Zealand National Party Dear John --There are just two days to go until voting closes at 7pm on Saturday, and with our economy in crisis, every single vote for National is going to make a difference in this election.Infometrics reported today that New Zealand is headed for …

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  Paul Goldsmith · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 12:51 AM

Goldsmith Update - Getting New Zealand back on track

NationBuilder John -- Earlier this week I went to a cottage meeting in Remuera –  fifteen or so people.  Before I poured my soul into a final pitch, I asked who had already voted.  Everyone had; except two. It’s been a long campaign and people are ready to move on to the next …

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  Chris Bishop - MP for Hutt South · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 11:01 PM

John, have you voted yet?

*|FNAME|*, have you voted yet? Just two days to go - my final pitch to be re-elected as your MP. Don't forget to vote! Dear John, The end of this strange, chaotic and elongated election campaign is drawing to a close! Have you voted yet…

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  Dan Bidois MP · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 2:56 AM

Bidois Bulletin: October 2020

NationBuilder Dear John, This is my last communication to you before Election Day. Over the past few months you’ve been bombarded with mail, policy soundbites, social media posts, radio and TV adverts, people waving signs down Onewa Road, and now it’s over to you – the public …

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 9:55 PM

News from Louise - 3 sleeps to go

NationBuilder Dear John  The countdown is on and on Saturday, Kiwis are arguably making one of our most important decisions this year. While so much has been out of our control in 2020 because of the unknown, I've heard from many of you that people are firmly focused on the fu…

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  Judith Collins · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 5:27 AM

Greens' plan to help Jacinda break her promise to Kiwis

New Zealand National Party Dear John -- Can you help us stop the Labour/Greens Wealth Tax? In the past few days, Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw revealed that a future Labour/Greens Government would implement a radical new Wealth Tax specifically designed to circumvent Jacind…

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  Chris Bishop - MP for Hutt South · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 3:03 AM

John, have you seen my new video and my letter to the Hutt?

*|FNAME|*, have you seen my new video and my letter to the Hutt? Have you checked out my new campaign video? Voting is OPEN NOW! Dear John,  Well, voting is now open and what seems like the longest election campaign of all time is comin…

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  Greg Hamilton · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 9:01 AM

Your Economy, Your Future

New Zealand National Party Dear John -- The election in front of us will be critical to the future of Kiwis, our families, and our wider communities. Only National has a plan to grow our economy, lift incomes, create jobs, and pay down historic debt.Early voting has begun, and…

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  Chris Bishop - MP for Hutt South · [email protected]

October 1, 2020 at 11:55 PM

John, voting opens tomorrow - can you help?

*|FNAME|*, voting opens tomorrow - can you help? After a crazy year... voting opens tomorrow in the 2020 Election Voting opens TOMORROW! Dear John,  Can you believe it - voting opens tomorrow in the election! I've had quite a few people…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 9:10 PM

News from Louise - October 2020 update

NationBuilder Dear John  Since the 52nd Parliament resolved on 2 September, the rest of the month certainly has been a hive of activity.   This rollercoaster month out and about saw me meeting up with many of you locally, while also getting a feel for the pulse of the land in …

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  Peter Goodfellow · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 9:27 AM

Leadership

New Zealand National Party Dear John --Tonight, in the NewsHub Leaders' Debate, Judith Collins took the lead early on and didn’t look back.Judith stood up for hardworking Kiwis who are looking for real leadership and will back Kiwis to succeed.In contrast, Jacinda couldn’t eve…

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  Gerry Brownlee · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 12:39 AM

Momentum

New Zealand National Party Dear John -- National has momentum We have seen from public polling that New Zealanders are thinking about who will provide the best leadership for New Zealand in the coming three years.And their answer is increasingly a National-led government.In th…

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  Peter Goodfellow · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 10:30 AM

John, Judith crushed it tonight!

New Zealand National Party Dear John --Tonight in the Leaders debate, Judith Collins took Jacinda Ardern to task on her poor record of delivery and laid out National’s ambitious plan to restore New Zealand’s prosperity.Commentators agree that Judith Collins was the winner toni…

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  Peter Goodfellow · [email protected]

September 20, 2020 at 8:13 AM

John, we’re fighting for New Zealand’s future

New Zealand National Party Dear John --Today, we launched our 2020 Election Campaign – and for the first time ever in our history we did it almost entirely online!If you missed out on the coverage of today's Campaign Launch, you can watch it here. It was a fun event that reall…

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  Paul Goldsmith · [email protected]

September 18, 2020 at 11:03 PM

Restoring New Zealand's Prosperity

NationBuilder John -- The lives and livelihoods of many New Zealanders have been upended by the pandemic and many businesses, large and small, have been pushed to the brink by events out of their control. Families are suffering as a result. Our economy has shrunk and our publi…

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  Chris Bishop - MP for Hutt South · [email protected]

September 17, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Bishop Bulletin - Can you help me on the election campaign?

Bishop Bulletin - Can you help me on the election campaign? I'd love your help on the election campaign Voting opens in 15 days! Dear John,  It's hard to believe it but voting for the election opens in just 15 days, on October 3! The el…

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  Hon Jacqui Dean · [email protected]

September 16, 2020 at 1:35 AM

August/September Update

NationBuilder John -- Now that Parliament has wound up for this term, I thought it would be a good time for me to check in and let you know what I’ve been up to and what the next few weeks have in store. As has been the case for much of this year, COVID-19 has put the kibosh o…

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  Peter Goodfellow · [email protected]

September 13, 2020 at 9:25 AM

Stability in the uncertain times ahead

New Zealand National Party Dear John --Tonight, we debuted our first election advertisement. It was all made possible with the support of people like you, who care about the future of New Zealand.You can view and share our new ad here.Our country faces uncertain times, and Nat…

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  Gerry Brownlee · [email protected]

September 11, 2020 at 12:20 AM

Labour will TAX, National will BUILD

New Zealand National Party Dear John --This week, Labour admitted they wanted to put up taxes.We’re facing our worst economic crisis in 160 years, and it’s getting worse. More than 5,000 Kiwis went on to unemployment benefits in the last fortnight alone and over 180,000 worker…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

September 7, 2020 at 6:50 AM

News from Louise - September 2020 Update

NationBuilder Dear John The news that COVID-19 got into Tokoroa came as a shock to many, and I've been keeping in touch with those affected. I know vigilance is high at this time and if you are feeling unwell, it is important you get tested. I am planning a few more Coffee Cat…

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  Chris Bishop - MP for Hutt South · [email protected]

September 4, 2020 at 4:50 AM

Pats and Chats

Pats and Chats Join me for a couple of street corner meetings this Saturday Pats and Chats coming up this weekend Dear John,  I've had a frenetic few days with Parliament winding down (again) for the election, some travel around the cou…

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  Dan Bidois MP · [email protected]

September 1, 2020 at 2:15 AM

Bidois Bulletin: September 2020

NationBuilder Dear John, Welcome back to Alert Level 2! Or more accurately, Level 2.5! For some of you this means your first week back in the (physical) office, or your kids are back to school. I hope you are coping with what has been a crazy year to date. If there’s something…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 9:47 AM

News from Louise - August 2020 update

NationBuilder Dear John COVID-19 has resurfaced in the community and New Zealand is back to alert level 2. This time around COVID-19 has hit close to home with the news of our local towns of Tokoroa with 2 positive cases and Taupo being exposed by visits to the area by a fa…

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  Chris Bishop - MP for Hutt South · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 12:39 AM

Level 2, the Border, and a delayed election

Level 2, the Border, and a delayed election How things can change in a couple of weeks! We're now back in Level 2 - how are you doing? Dear John,  When I last wrote to you, it was with a special update on National's Transport Plan for W…

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  Gerry Brownlee · [email protected]

August 17, 2020 at 7:52 AM

John, your support is critical

New Zealand National Party Dear John --Today, it was confirmed that the General Election will be delayed until Saturday 17 October. Given around a third of the population is under a strict level 3 lockdown, this was the right move to make.But with endless wall to wall coverage…

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  Simon Bridges · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 4:39 AM

Bridges Brief : August 2020

NationBuilder Dear John -- It’s been a busy few weeks as Parliament has worked to finish up for yet another term. I’ve been busy in Tauranga visiting businesses, door knocking and getting my hoardings up.  While there’s some disruption now following new cases of Covid-19 in Au…

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  Chris Bishop - MP for Hutt South · [email protected]

August 6, 2020 at 9:09 PM

Announcing our Wellington Transport Plan

Announcing our Wellington Transport Plan Very exciting day yesterday as we launched our Wellington Transport Package Our Wellington Transport Plan Dear John,  One of the biggest issues facing the Hutt - and Wellington - is transport. Co…

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