Sender Profile

Nicola Grigg

50+ Messages / Page

  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 10:55 PM

Nicola's News: December 2023

NationBuilder Dear John -- Season's Greetings! It's been a very busy month since my last newsletter, with Parliament getting back underway, learning my new role as the Minister of State for Trade, Minister for Women, and Associate Minister of Agriculture (Horticulture), as wel…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 4:05 AM

Nicola's News: November 2023

NationBuilder Dear John -- It's certainly been a busy few weeks in politics! Last week, I had the enormous privilege of being asked by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to serve as the Minister for Women, Minister of State for Trade, and Associate Minister of Agriculture in the…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
October 30, 2023 at 11:21 PM

Nicola's News: October 2023

NationBuilder Dear John -- What a month it’s been! Just over two weeks ago, New Zealand voted for change, and I was humbled to be elected again as the MP for Selwyn with the most candidate votes and second-highest majority across the country. I will continue to do everything I…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 9:40 PM

...and that's a wrap!

NationBuilder Dear John -- PARTY VOTE NATIONAL Tomorrow New Zealanders will decide which party will lead the next government of our country. This is the most critical election we have seen for a long time and, like all MMP elections, it’s going to be incredibly close. New Zeal…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
October 6, 2023 at 12:38 AM

Nicola's News: 6 October 2023

NationBuilder Dear John -- Voting is well underway - get out today and Party Vote for National! Since voting opened on Monday, hundreds of thousands of Kiwis have headed to their local polling station to cast their vote.  If you haven't already paid a visit to a voting place n…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 12:42 AM

Nicola's News: 29 September 2023

NationBuilder Dear John -- Voting opens on Monday! As with all MMP elections, this one is going to be close. New Zealand cannot afford another three years of Labour, so it is absolutely crucial that if you want to change the government, you get out next week and Party Vote for…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 2:17 AM

Nicola's News: 22 September 2023

NationBuilder Dear John -- There are only 10 days until voting opens! Today Christopher Luxon released National's 100-point plan to end the cost-of-living crisis, lift incomes, and give Kiwis a reason to stay in New Zealand.  This election is about the economy, and which party…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 3:40 AM

Nicola's News: 15 September 2023

NationBuilder Dear John -- You may have seen earlier this week that the Treasury’s pre-election economic forecasts show that six years of Labour’s economic mismanagement has taken a toll on New Zealand, with forecasts showing a sustained economic slowdown, high inflation and h…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 1:19 AM

Nicola's News: 8 September 2023

NationBuilder Dear John, Week one of the official campaign complete! With Parliament now officially dissolved, I've really enjoyed getting out every day on the campaign trail.  With Selwyn being such a large electorate, I'm trying to get around as many towns as possible to ens…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
September 4, 2023 at 2:08 AM

Law & Order Public Meeting with Mark Mitchell

NationBuilder Dear John -- Invite to Law & Order Public Meeting - Monday 11 September 5:30pm Crime is out of control in New Zealand, and it is getting worse under this Government. In Canterbury crime rose 28 per cent and violent crime up 40 per cent when comparing the firs…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 9:18 PM

Nicola's News: 1 September 2023

NationBuilder Dear John, That's a wrap on the 53rd Parliament!  Yesterday was the last day of parliament, marking the end of my first term as the MP for Selwyn!  I’ve absolutely loved the past three years and am so privileged to represent the best region in New Zealand. Thank …
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 3:45 AM

Nicola's News: 25 August 2023

NationBuilder Dear John, Last weekend, the National Party released its list for the upcoming election, and I was privileged to be ranked at number 19.  Over the next 50 days, we will be doing everything we can to share our vision for the country with New Zealanders, including …
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
August 17, 2023 at 10:07 PM

Nicola's News: 18 August 2023

NationBuilder Dear John, There are less than two months to go until Election Day. Over the next 57 days there will be lots of policy announcements, debates, and events. To ensure that you know what’s happening and what our vision for the country is, I have decided to send this…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
August 10, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Nicola's News: 11 August 2023

NationBuilder Dear John, We’ve just come to the end of a recess week, with the final sitting block of this Parliamentary term starting next week. With only nine sitting days left of the 53rd Parliament, Labour will be using its majority to ram through as much legislation as it…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 4:53 AM

Nicola's News: 31 July 2023

NationBuilder Dear John, Last week I hosted a public meeting in Rolleston with National Party Leader Christopher Luxon.  It was great to see such a huge crowd turn out - and enthusiasm towards National's plans to get New Zealand back on track - it's very clear there's a huge a…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 12:14 AM

Meet Christopher Luxon

NationBuilder Dear John Come and meet National Party Leader Christopher Luxon and hear his vision for New Zealand. Next Thursday I will be hosting a public meeting in Rolleston with Christopher Luxon. This is not only an opportunity for you to hear directly from him about o…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 11:14 PM

Nicola's News: 14 July 2023

NationBuilder Dear John, I hope you are well as we head into the long weekend.  Parliament's back in action next week, and I've used the break to get around the electorate as much as I can. This week, I've held four coffee meetings, my campaign launch, and last night pub polit…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 12:19 AM

Nicola's News: 30 June 2023

NationBuilder Dear John, Petrol prices will rise tomorrow, inflicting more pain on already stretched households. Life is tough out there. The cost-of-living crisis is now dragging into its third year. Economic mismanagement has driven New Zealand into recession, even while the…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
June 26, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Public Meeting with Todd McClay

NationBuilder Dear John As anybody in Canterbury knows, farming is the backbone of New Zealand’s economy and I am proud that our farmers are the best in the world. Selwyn has one of the fastest-growing GDPs in the country, and that is thanks to the hard work done by our rural…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
June 15, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Nicola's News: 16 June 2023

NationBuilder Dear John, We are just under four months to Election Day, and just under one month until the campaign is officially underway.  National is continuing to release a steady stream of policies, while Labour is continuing to make life for everyday Kiwis harder. Yester…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
June 12, 2023 at 1:54 AM

Reducing Agricultural Emissions

NationBuilder Dear John -- I have just joined Christopher Luxon and Todd McClay to announce our plan to reduce agriculture emissions. As anybody in Canterbury knows, farming is the backbone of New Zealand’s economy and I am proud that our farmers are the best in the world. Sel…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 8:24 PM

Nicola's News: 31 May 2023

NationBuilder Dear John, It’s 136 days until Election Day, and things are certainly ramping up. Fliers are going out, doors are being knocked on, and Labour is continuing to break promises and send New Zealand backwards. The flagship announcement from Labour’s Budget has been …
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
May 22, 2023 at 2:07 AM

Upcoming Events

NationBuilder Dear John -- I just wanted to take a second to remind you of two upcoming events I am hosting later this week. If you have any questions about either, please email [email protected] or phone 03 344 2800.  Pink Ribbon Morning Tea Breast cancer is …
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 2:02 AM

2023 Blowout Budget - my take

NationBuilder Dear John -- If you were looking for some income relief in this year’s Budget, you’ll be bitterly disappointed. Instead, we have seen a government that is addicted to spending throw more fuel on the inflationary fire. Crown accounts show government spending is up…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
May 10, 2023 at 3:32 AM

Invitation to Pink Ribbon Morning Tea - 25 May 2023

NationBuilder Dear John -- [Date correction: Thursday 25 May - not March as previously advertised] Breast cancer is one of those terrible diseases that touches far too many New Zealand women and their families - the only way to combat it is through research and treatment.  Tha…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
May 10, 2023 at 3:09 AM

Invitation to Pink Ribbon Morning Tea

NationBuilder Dear John -- Breast cancer is one of those terrible diseases that touches far too many New Zealand women and their families - the only way to combat it is through research and treatment.  That's why I'm hosting a Pink Ribbon Morning Tea to help raise money for th…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
May 1, 2023 at 3:16 AM

Nicola's News: 1 May 2023

NationBuilder Dear John, It’s been a busy few weeks - with several key policy announcements from the National Party, getting around the region, and of course, Anzac Day. Data released by Stats NZ this month showed food prices jumped 12.1% in March compared to the same time las…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 9:43 PM

Getting back to Farming

NationBuilder Dear John -- Since coming to office in 2017, Labour has introduced more than 20 new or amended regulations that directly affect the ability of businesses in our agricultural sector to operate. Many of these new rules are simply unworkable. Labour has threatened t…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
April 15, 2023 at 5:27 AM

Nicola's News: 15 April 2023

NationBuilder Dear John, Parliament is currently on a three-week recess, which is giving me the chance to spend as much time in the electorate as possible. Over the next couple of weeks, I’m aiming to hold as many events around the region as I can, including hosting drop-in se…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Public Meeting on Health

NationBuilder Dear John -- Invitation to a Public Meeting on Health New Zealand’s health system is going into meltdown under Labour. Both surgical and ED wait times have skyrocketed, and Christchurch hospital is so stretched that surgeons are being forced to decide who has the…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Nicola's News: 31 March 2023

NationBuilder Dear John, As you’ll no doubt have noticed, the election year is well underway – doors are being knocked, fliers are being delivered, and public meetings are being held around the district. However, with only 197 days to go until Election Day, we need as much hel…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 12:22 AM

Nicola's News: 14 March 2023

NationBuilder Dear John, Because there is so much going on at the moment, I have decided to make these newsletters fortnightly rather than monthly. Please feel free to share with your friends. As many will be aware, the Resource Management Act lies at the heart of environmenta…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Public Meeting on Agriculture and Climate Change

NationBuilder Dear John -- Invitation to Public Meeting on Agriculture and Climate Change After five years of piling unworkable regulations on farmers, Labour’s policies are having serious impacts on our agriculture sector. National appreciates the enormous contribution agri-b…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 2:34 AM

February Monthly Update

NationBuilder Dear John, You may have seen our announcement over the weekend about our alternative plan for Three Waters. National has committed to scrapping Labour’s undemocratic and unworkable Three Waters model and replace it with a sustainable system that ensures drinking …
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
February 20, 2023 at 8:11 PM

Meet your MP - Lincoln

NationBuilder Dear John -- Invitation to meet your MP in Lincoln It's been a busy start to the political year, with a lot of issues to discuss and a government agenda that is affecting all of us in Selwyn. As your local MP, I will be hosting a public meeting in Lincoln next we…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 3:15 AM

January Monthly Update

NationBuilder Dear John, Happy New Year! I hope you managed to enjoy a holiday over the summer break. It’s certainly going to be a big year in politics! We are just 256 days until the General Election on 14 October, and we are ready to go. Over the coming months, you’ll be hea…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
December 20, 2022 at 9:04 PM

That's a wrap!

NationBuilder Dear John, Season’s greetings Selwyn! I wanted to use my last newsletter for the year to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday season. It’s certainly been a big year, and I hope you and your family take some time off and relax ove…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
November 30, 2022 at 12:21 AM

November Monthly Update

NationBuilder Dear John, Tomorrow, we find ourselves in the first day of summer, and with the holidays rapidly approaching, I hope you and your family are planning on taking some time off and relax over the summer months. While many businesses are winding down for the year, th…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 12:20 AM

Three Waters Public Meeting

NationBuilder Dear John -- Three Waters Public Meeting Despite gathering over 88,000 submissions, Labour is continuing to ram through its anti-democratic Three Waters Reforms. Under the reforms, all our water assets in Selwyn will be merged into Entity D - which spans most of …
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
November 24, 2022 at 12:47 AM

Invitation to Pub Politics with Nicola

NationBuilder Dear John -- Invitation to Pub Politics with Nicola It’s been another big year in politics and for an update from Parliament - as well as to hear what's happening around the electorate - you're invited to join me at The Famous Grouse in Lincoln for some political…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 5:03 AM

October Monthly Update

NationBuilder Dear John, October marks the five-year anniversary of Labour coming to power, and everyday Kiwis are frustrated at the Government’s lack of delivery. Labour must be held to account for its lack of action - the tired old Labour formula of good intentions, endless …
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
October 20, 2022 at 12:58 AM

Public Meeting on Education and Immigration

NationBuilder Dear John -- Invitation to Public Meeting on Education and Immigration Two of the biggest causes for concern across the country right now are in our failing immigration and education sectors. Despite the border opening earlier this year, visa processing remains b…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 2:03 AM

Meet Christopher Luxon

NationBuilder Dear John -- Invitation to Public Meeting with Christopher Luxon National believes that New Zealand deserves a government that backs those who want to get ahead, manages a more productive economy, respects taxpayers, and actually gets things done. National is the…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 2:18 AM

September Monthly Update

NationBuilder Dear John, This month, we took the time to remember and celebrate the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of the Selwyn region, I took the opportunity to acknowledge her seventy years of exemplary service to our country, and the Commonwealth, in the…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 5:02 AM

August Monthly Update

NationBuilder Dear John, After one of the wettest winters in living memory I, for one, am very pleased to see the arrival of Spring. I am also very pleased to see Labour’s u-turn today on plans to apply a tax to New Zealander’s KiwiSaver - a policy proposal that didn’t even la…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 5:29 AM

Reminder: Public Meetings on Fair Pay and Housing

NationBuilder Dear John -- I am emailing to remind you of two upcoming public meetings that I am hosting over the coming week on the Fair Pay Agreements with Paul Goldsmith, and Housing with Chris Bishop.  If you have any questions about either, please email nicola.griggMP@par…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
August 8, 2022 at 2:47 AM

Public Meetings - Fair Pay Agreements and Housing

NationBuilder Dear John -- I am excited to share with you two upcoming public meetings that I am hosting over the coming weeks on the Fair Pay Agreements and Housing.  If you have any questions about either, please email [email protected] or phone 03 344 2800. …
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 2:40 AM

July Monthly Update

NationBuilder Dear John, I hope you are well as we come to the end of the wettest Canterbury July on record. Parliament is back in action after a three-week break and the National Party team is energised and ready to hold the Government to account. This week, I spoke in the ho…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 2:35 AM

June Monthly Update

NationBuilder Dear John, I hope you are well as we find ourselves halfway through the year. In June, we celebrated Volunteer Week 2022, which is a week of recognition for all of our hardworking volunteers. From cooking meals for new families to being our first responders, volu…
See More from Nicola Grigg
  Nicola Grigg · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 9:06 PM

Invitation to Public Meeting on Crime with Mark Mitchell

NationBuilder Dear John -- Invitation to Public Meeting on Crime with Mark Mitchell National believes New Zealanders deserve to feel safe in their homes and communities. While Police do their very best to keep us safe, it’s clear they don’t have the backing they need from the …
See More from Nicola Grigg
The Archive of Political Emails is a project of Defending Democracy Together Institute. Please email [email protected] with any questions.