Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

July 15, 2021 at 5:34 AM

News from Louise - July 2021

NationBuilder Dear John  We are halfway through the year, and my team and I have been busier than ever!  You can read all about it in my newsletter, now available online.    This month, topics include: Interactive engagement workshops held to determine priorities for the com…

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  Melissa Lee · [email protected]

July 13, 2021 at 9:25 PM

Melissa Lee MP: July Update

New Zealand National Party Hi Everyone! As we head into the heart of winter remember to be ready for any situation. Around New Zealand we have been facing flooding, tornadoes and heavy swells out at sea over the past month and it is vital we are all prepared in an emergency. N…

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  Judith Collins · [email protected]

July 11, 2021 at 2:25 AM

Demand the debate

New Zealand National Party Dear John --New Zealanders are being left out of important decisions by the Labour Government as they continue to make policy announcements that were never campaigned on and will have a significant impact on New Zealanders.From the Car Tax, cancellin…

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

July 9, 2021 at 3:47 AM

A quick update from me

A quick update from me Busy couple of weeks in Parliament A busy couple of weeks in Parliament and the Hutt Dear John, It's been a very busy last couple of weeks - two public meetings in the Hutt plus we've had the final two weeks of Pa…

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  New Zealand National Party · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 9:43 AM

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NationBuilder Dear John --We’re focused on holding the Government to account for their policies, decisions, and highlighting how they will affect the lives of everyday Kiwis.Our priorities for delivery are the COVID-19 Response, Economic Recovery, Hardship & Public Safety,…

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 3:50 AM

World Champion BlackCaps and Wellington goes to Level 2

World Champion BlackCaps and Wellington goes to Level 2 Good news and bad news this week An incredible win by the Black Caps Dear John, As I write, Wellington is in Level 2, after an Australian who visited over the weekend tested positi…

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  Simon Bridges · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 9:53 PM

Fair Pay Agreement Legislation : Public Meeting

NationBuilder Dear John -- National supports our country’s employers to support people into work and we will repeal this new law when we form the next government. If you’d like to hear more about Opposition views on this subject, please come along to the public meeting I’m hos…

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  Simon Bridges · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 4:51 AM

Bridges Brief : June 2021

NationBuilder Dear John -- It's been a busy few months, with plenty happening in Tauranga, including doorknocking, markets and clinics.  I had a great chat with Matt from the Taxpayers Union on my recently drawn member's bill and spent time with Envico Technologies learning ab…

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  New Zealand National Party · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 9:49 AM

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NationBuilder Dear John --Catch up on the latest in politics with our Week in Review below. → Labour’s Car tax will unfairly punish New Zealanders→ National will reverse interest deductibility changes→ No more excuses for the Govt’s vaccine shambles→ Labour lacking action on F…

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

June 11, 2021 at 1:04 AM

What a relief - Melling funded!

What a relief - Melling funded! Melling gets funded - again What a relief - Melling funding confirmed! Dear John, The big news of the last couple of weeks has been the announcement that the funding for Melling has been reconfirmed - wha…

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  New Zealand National Party · [email protected]

May 31, 2021 at 9:00 AM

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NationBuilder Dear John --State of Local Emergency in CanterburyHeavy rainfall has resulted in severe flooding across Canterbury, with ongoing dangerous river conditions and further flooding expected.If you are in the Canterbury Region, make sure to keep an eye on local and re…

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  Melissa Lee · [email protected]

May 31, 2021 at 5:15 AM

Melissa Lee MP: Winter Update

New Zealand National Party Hi Everyone! Winter has definitely set in around New Zealand with floods, heavy rain and chill winds sweeping the country, particularly households across Mid Canterbury in Selwyn and my thoughts go out to all those who have had to evacuate their prop…

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 12:35 AM

Bishop Bulletin - Melling, Hutt success and COVID-19

Bishop Bulletin - Melling, Hutt success and COVID-19 A busy week COVID-19, Melling, dinner with Judith, and some Hutt success Dear John, Melbourne has just entered its fourth lockdown - a reminder that as well as Australia and New Zeala…

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  New Zealand National Party · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 9:18 AM

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NationBuilder Dear John --We're focused on the issues that matter to Kiwis. Catch up on the latest in politics with our Week in Review below. → Budget 2021 – Labour’s focus reinforces failure to deliver→ Benefits aren’t a pathway to prosperity→ Labour cuts Police Budget as gan…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 4:17 AM

News from Louise - Budget 2021/22 update

NationBuilder Dear John  The Labour Government has announced their plan for moving New Zealanders back to prosperity through its Budget 2021/22.  It's titled the "Wellbeing Budget" however, this isn't a budget that is aspirational for all New Zealanders's wellbeing. It shows n…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 4:17 AM

News from Louise - Budget 2021/22 update

NationBuilder Dear John  The Labour Government has announced their plan for moving New Zealanders back to prosperity through its Budget 2021/22.  It's titled the "Wellbeing Budget" however, this isn't a budget that is aspirational for all New Zealanders's wellbeing. It shows n…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 4:17 AM

News from Louise - Budget 2021/22 update

NationBuilder Dear John  The Labour Government has announced their plan for moving New Zealanders back to prosperity through its Budget 2021/22.  It's titled the "Wellbeing Budget" however, this isn't a budget that is aspirational for all New Zealanders's wellbeing. It shows n…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 4:17 AM

News from Louise - Budget 2021/22 update

NationBuilder Dear John  The Labour Government has announced their plan for moving New Zealanders back to prosperity through its Budget 2021/22.  It's titled the "Wellbeing Budget" however, this isn't a budget that is aspirational for all New Zealanders's wellbeing. It shows n…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 4:17 AM

News from Louise - Budget 2021/22 update

NationBuilder Dear John  The Labour Government has announced their plan for moving New Zealanders back to prosperity through its Budget 2021/22.  It's titled the "Wellbeing Budget" however, this isn't a budget that is aspirational for all New Zealanders's wellbeing. It shows n…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 4:17 AM

News from Louise - Budget 2021/22 update

NationBuilder Dear John  The Labour Government has announced their plan for moving New Zealanders back to prosperity through its Budget 2021/22.  It's titled the "Wellbeing Budget" however, this isn't a budget that is aspirational for all New Zealanders's wellbeing. It shows n…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 4:17 AM

News from Louise - Budget 2021/22 update

NationBuilder Dear John  The Labour Government has announced their plan for moving New Zealanders back to prosperity through its Budget 2021/22.  It's titled the "Wellbeing Budget" however, this isn't a budget that is aspirational for all New Zealanders's wellbeing. It shows n…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 4:17 AM

News from Louise - Budget 2021/22 update

NationBuilder Dear John  The Labour Government has announced their plan for moving New Zealanders back to prosperity through its Budget 2021/22.  It's titled the "Wellbeing Budget" however, this isn't a budget that is aspirational for all New Zealanders's wellbeing. It shows n…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 4:17 AM

News from Louise - Budget 2021/22 update

NationBuilder Dear John  The Labour Government has announced their plan for moving New Zealanders back to prosperity through its Budget 2021/22.  It's titled the "Wellbeing Budget" however, this isn't a budget that is aspirational for all New Zealanders's wellbeing. It shows n…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 4:17 AM

News from Louise - Budget 2021/22 update

NationBuilder Dear John  The Labour Government has announced their plan for moving New Zealanders back to prosperity through its Budget 2021/22.  It's titled the "Wellbeing Budget" however, this isn't a budget that is aspirational for all New Zealanders's wellbeing. It shows n…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 4:17 AM

News from Louise - Budget 2021/22 update

NationBuilder Dear John  The Labour Government has announced their plan for moving New Zealanders back to prosperity through its Budget 2021/22.  It's titled the "Wellbeing Budget" however, this isn't a budget that is aspirational for all New Zealanders's wellbeing. It shows n…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 4:17 AM

News from Louise - Budget 2021/22 update

NationBuilder Dear John  The Labour Government has announced their plan for moving New Zealanders back to prosperity through its Budget 2021/22.  It's titled the "Wellbeing Budget" however, this isn't a budget that is aspirational for all New Zealanders's wellbeing. It shows n…

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  Judith Collins · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 9:43 AM

Budget 2021

New Zealand National Party Dear John --Today, Labour delivered their fourth Budget.It could have been a Budget to deliver economic growth in the wake of COVID-19, support more jobs and innovation, or even help everyday Kiwis and their families keep on top of the rising cost of…

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  New Zealand National Party · [email protected]

May 17, 2021 at 9:33 AM

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NationBuilder Dear John --We're focused on the issues that matter to Kiwis. Catch up on the latest in politics with our Week in Review below. → We’re still waiting for the PM to give straight answers on He Puapua.→ Politicised education priorities are short-changing kids.→ Sta…

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  Melissa Lee · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Melissa Lee MP: Pre Budget Update

New Zealand National Party Hi Everyone! With the Budget only a few days away and so much going on in Parliament and around our Country I wanted to drop a line to tell you about a few things going on in my portfolios and around New Zealand. It's getting colder now with frost on…

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 10:21 PM

Mallard and Melling

Mallard and Melling An extraordinary last week in Parliament Melling and Mallard are both at risk Dear John, First off: if you support a new Melling Interchange in the Hutt - then please sign my petition! I can't believe we're having to…

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  New Zealand National Party · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 8:48 AM

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NationBuilder Dear John -- We're focused on the issues that matter to Kiwis. Catch up on the latest in politics with our Week in Review below.→ PM needs to give straight answers on He Puapua.→ Labour’s union paymasters get their rewards.→ Government vetoes mental health and pr…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 1:59 AM

News from Louise - April 2021 Update

NationBuilder Dear John  April has been a month of highs and lows.  Highs because in our Taupo electorate our businesses are going from strength to strength, lows because our families and communities are feeling the pinch of a rising cost of living with more people relying on…

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  New Zealand National Party · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 5:49 AM

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NationBuilder Dear John --We're focused on the issues that matter to Kiwis. Catch up on the latest in politics with our Week in Review below.→ Does the PM really stand for democracy and equal rights for Kiwis?→ Officials told Labour that renters would suffer.→ Upgrade Programm…

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 4:40 AM

I have bad news. Melling is at risk. Again!

I have bad news. Melling is at risk. Again! I'm writing with bad news sorry - the new Melling Interchange is at risk. Again. Bad news on Melling! Dear John, I'm writing with bad news I'm afraid.  Our New Melling Interchan…

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  New Zealand National Party · [email protected]

April 26, 2021 at 5:53 AM

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NationBuilder Dear John --We're focused on the issues that matter to Kiwis. Catch up on the latest in politics with our Week in Review below.→ Labour adopts National policy at the border→ Emergency Housing costs up to half a billion dollars→ Health reforms about ideology over …

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

April 18, 2021 at 11:20 PM

Will you join my new campaign for a second access road into Wainuiomata?

Will you join my new campaign for a second access road into Wainuiomata? I've launched a new campaign: for a second access road into Wainuiomata Ongoing issues at the border and my new campaign in the Hutt Dear John, WOW what a couple o…

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  New Zealand National Party · [email protected]

April 18, 2021 at 3:44 AM

Week in Review

NationBuilder Dear John --Like many Kiwis across New Zealand, we were shocked to find, yet again, that the Government have not been doing their job to keep our border secure.After all the carefully choreographed public reassurances and spin, we find that a border worker went w…

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  New Zealand National Party · [email protected]

April 10, 2021 at 7:13 AM

Week in Review

NationBuilder Dear John --This week, Jacinda Ardern finally fronted up and announced the trans-Tasman safe travel bubble will open from 19 April 2021. This isn’t a case of job done, however. This should be the first step in the Government laying out its roadmap for how it plan…

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  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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