Dear John,


Welcome to my September Newsletter!

Can you believe it’s already spring? The first signs are all around us with
cherry blossoms lining the streets and daffodils popping up in parks. At our
place, our daughters and I have been busy planting vegetables, an apricot tree
and two grape vines. Fingers crossed for fruit next summer!


Last Saturday, I hosted a Café Catch-Up in Avonhead. We spread the word with
2,500 flyers, and some local social media posts, and it paid off. People came by
to chat about local issues, share their ideas, and talk through what matters
most to them. It’s always encouraging to see how engaged our community is.


If you missed it, don’t worry, I’ve got another coffee catch-up planned for
Saturday 20 September at 11.30am at Crisp Café, Fendalton Village. I’m also
putting on a Seniors’ Morning Tea on 13 September, 9.30am at All Souls Church,
Merivale Lane and would love to see some familiar (and new) faces there too.


As I continue talking with residents, the cost of living comes up time and
again. It’s a real pressure for many. That’s why our Government remains focused
on growing the economy because more growth means more jobs, better wages, and
ultimately, a bit more breathing room for Kiwi families. This week we announced
measures to boost foreign investment, our UAE free trade agreement comes into
effect, and we are slashing red tape to boost aquaculture, all steps in the
right direction to making New Zealand the best small, advanced country.


Did you know September is New Zealand’s busiest birth month? And a fun fact -
September 27 is the most common birthday in the country! Every month I send out,
or hand deliver, cards to Ilam constituents celebrating milestone birthdays (100
years and over) and wedding anniversaries (50th, 55th, 60th, 65th, 70th and
over) It’s a small way to honour big achievements.     If you know someone
hitting one of these amazing milestones, you can arrange an official
congratulatory message through the link below: on Congratulatory messages | New
Zealand Government
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Click here to see my latest Star column Full text
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Wishing you a wonderful start to spring!

Kind regards,


August’s highlights in Ilam



August 29 Daffodil Day. Left Collecting outside Fresh Choice, Fendalton Village.
Centre With Sylvie the retriever outside the Cancer Society, and Right inside,
with the PM, Rt Hon Christopher Luxon and CE of Cancer Society Nicola Coom with
some of the 100’s of daffodils




Visiting the Black stilts/ kakī aviary, at the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife
Trust.




At Kōwhai Park Solar Farm is a 170MWdc solar farm adjacent to Christchurch
Airport, on land owned by both Christchurch International Airport Limited and
ECAN. It will connect to Orion’s 66kV distribution network, producing
electricity so the Airport achieves its electrification and decarbonisation
goals.




Meeting Kamili, the giraffe, at Orana Park



What’s coming up in September

September is “Motorbike awareness month” which is an initiative held to raise
awareness of the importance of staying safe on our road. I plan to visit Mike
Pero's Motorcycle Gallery, which is a museum located at 1 Hawthornden Rd,
Avonhead in the electorate. It showcases a collection of over 60 Japanese
classic motorcycles from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

On Saturday 6th September Young Nationals are delivering flyers for a Café
meeting coming up on Saturday 20th September at 11.30 am ‘Crisp’ Café. I am very
grateful for their help with this.

Then later on the 6th at 12 noon I’ll be collecting for MS/Parkinsons at
Fendalton Mall.

I’m hosting my annual School Leaders’ breakfast for the seven high schools in
Ilam. I very much enjoy engaging with yr 13 students to hear their thoughts and
concerns.

Everyone is invited to my Senior’s morning tea at 9.30am Saturday 13 September



Monday 22  September, my office team and I will be taking part in a clean-up in
the Ilam electorate as part of ‘Clean up week -Keep NZ beautiful’

I’m also looking forward to attending a Christchurch Citizenship Service


Reminder of the 2025 Local Government Elections

Voting documents for the local election will be delivered to your letter box
between 9 September and 22 September and voting closes at noon on 11 October.
Final results announced by October 19

If you have any questions, please contact the deputy electoral officer at: 
[email protected] [email protected] click here.
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Recent Key Announcements:

Key milestone for new Ashburton Bridge
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The long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge is a step closer with the signing of a
key agreement, Minister for the South Island and Associate Transport Minister
James Meager has announced

International visitor numbers and spend on the rise
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Fresh data released today shows international visitor arrivals and spending are
continuing to climb, giving a boost to our tourism sector and economy, Tourism
and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says.

Universities to focus on skills, innovation, growth
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The Government is making changes to New Zealand’s universities to give students
the best possible opportunities, develop the skilled workforce New Zealand needs
and drive cutting-edge research that powers economic growth.

More beat officers, and fewer victims
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The Government is continuing to track ahead of its violent crime reduction
target as Police prepare to roll out more officers on the beat, Justice Minister
Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say.

Change announced for overseas investors
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Coalition parties have agreed that overseas-based investors with a New Zealand
investor residence visa will be allowed to buy a house here, to encourage more
investment to grow the economy.

 

The Ilam office is open Mon-Fri from 9am – 3pm and you are welcome to pop in. To
make an appointment to meet with me, call Leanne 03 3593665 or email
[email protected] [email protected]

Weekly JP Clinic is on Thursdays between 12-1pm in the Ilam office. Call first
03 3593665.

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Kind regards



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