Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 6:07 AM

Updated - First round of Wage Subsidy August 2021 closing tonight 11.59pm

NationBuilder Dear John  I hope you are doing well as we have entered Level 3. Yesterday, the Government announced that, unlike the Wage Subsidy scheme that operated in March last year for the higher lockdown levels, the current Wage Subsidy August 2021 scheme would have to be…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 6:01 AM

First round of Wage Subsidy August 2021 closing tonight

NationBuilder Dear John  I hope you are doing well as we have entered Level 3. Yesterday, the Government announced that, unlike the Wage Subsidy scheme that operated in March last year for the higher lockdown levels, the current Wage Subsidy August 2021 scheme would have to be…

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  New Zealand National Party · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 9:26 AM

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NationBuilder Dear John --Parliament has returned, and we’re focused on holding the Government to account for their policies, decisions, and highlighting how they will affect the lives of everyday Kiwis.Catch up on the latest in politics with our Week in Review below.→ Governm…

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 11:57 PM

A lockdown special! Birthing Centre update and more

A lockdown special! Birthing Centre update and more Sad news - the Birthing Centre at Melling will close Hello from lockdown Dear John, I'm writing you from my desk at home, where I've spent much of the past ten days, in lockdown. There…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

August 24, 2021 at 12:57 AM

News from Louise - Join me Live tonight, 8pm

NationBuilder Dear John  Yesterday we heard that the Level 4 lockdown is continuing, at least until Friday this week for those of us outside of Auckland. I know that this wasn't the news many wanted to hear, but with such low rates of vaccination, we must do whatever we can to…

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  Judith Collins · [email protected]

August 21, 2021 at 7:29 AM

Stay safe, New Zealand

New Zealand National Party Dear John --I hope you are all safe and well at home as the Level 4 lockdown continues.Like me, you’re likely feeling anxious about what’s happening and how we’ll get through this new challenge.First, caucus and I are absolutely clear that decisive a…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 6:15 AM

News from Louise - Alert level update 20 August 2021

NationBuilder Dear John  You may already have heard that the alert level 4 lockdown has been extended for all of New Zealand until Tuesday 24 August, 11.59 pm.   I just wanted to touch base and remind you that my team and I are working from home and available to help if you ne…

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

August 16, 2021 at 1:38 AM

John, can you help save our birthing centre?

*|FNAME|*, can you help save our birthing centre? I need your help John to help save the Melling Birthing Centre I need your help to save the Te Awakairangi Birthing Centre at Melling Dear John, Sorry for emailing so soo…

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

August 13, 2021 at 3:00 AM

Bishop Bulletin - the latest news from me

Bishop Bulletin - the latest news from me A frenetic couple of weeks A busy couple of weeks in Parliament Dear John, Wow what a couple of weeks! The Olympics, bitterly cold weather, the National Party Annual Conference, lots of COVID-19…

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  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 9:24 PM

News from Louise - August 2021

NationBuilder   Dear John  School is back, and hopefully, your children enjoyed some good fun!  Winter sure has felt quite chilly these past few weeks, I hope you are staying warm.  It certainly didn't help that our electricity grid failed to meet expectations when we needed …

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  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 12:38 AM

My ideas to improve our vaccine roll-out

My ideas to improve our vaccine roll-out The latest from the Hutt and some ideas to improve our vaccine roll-out Parliament's back next week Dear John, Parliament's been in recess for the past couple of weeks but politics certainly hasn…

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  Judith Collins · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 9:07 AM

$1 million a day on motels

New Zealand National Party Dear John --I’m releasing the fifth issue in National’s Demand the Debate campaign, this time on homelessness. Kiwis deserve the debate on the Labour Government’s decision to spend $1 million a day on motels to house the homeless. For two elections …

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  Judith Collins · [email protected]

July 21, 2021 at 10:06 AM

What do the gangs think about Labour?

New Zealand National Party Dear John -- I wanted to share a video with you that we released today about what gangs think about Labour and their approach to crime. You can watch and share it below. National is the Party of law and order.We’re working hard to hold the Gov…

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  Judith Collins · [email protected]

July 18, 2021 at 4:07 AM

Demand the debate on gangs and crime

New Zealand National Party Dear John --Under Labour, New Zealand is less safe as gang numbers explode. Gangs are becoming more powerful, while the Government focuses on making apologies for criminals rather than arresting them. You can read more here. On a weekly basis we lear…

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  Judith Collins · [email protected]

July 15, 2021 at 9:55 PM

Ute Tax

New Zealand National Party Dear John --Farmers helped New Zealand get through COVID-19 and today their protests around the country demonstrate how out of touch the Government is with rural New Zealand.We've had unprecedented support for our 'Demand the Debate' campaign, and to…

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  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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  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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  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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  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

→ Read our Week in Review

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

→ Read our Week in Review

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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