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  Hon Judith Collins KC · [email protected]
March 27, 2026 at 3:31 AM

Collins’ Comments 27 March 2026

Dear John, I am pleased to announce that the new candidate for the Electorate of Papakura for the general election in November 2026 is Emma Chatterton. Emma was chosen after a lengthy interview and complex voting procedure and she is delighted. Emma has a background in education, public polic…
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March 6, 2026 at 2:59 AM

Collins’ Comments 6 March 2026

Dear John, I am always proud to report on the businesses that are providing employment for locals and that are bringing prosperity and progress into Papakura through their resourcing of materials and services in the area. One such business is House Me that operates just off the Great South Roa…
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February 20, 2026 at 2:59 AM

Collins’ Comments 20 February 2026

Dear John, ** Armed Forces Discipline Law Amendment Bill ------------------------------------------------------------ Last week I was pleased to promote the Armed Forces Discipline Law Amendment Bill that modernises New Zealand’s military justice system so that it is fairer, more efficient,…
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February 9, 2026 at 2:59 AM

Collins’ Comments 06 February 2026

Dear John, As you probably know the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that I am to be appointed as President of the New Zealand Law Commission and therefore will not stand as an MP at the 2026 election. I have served Parliament and the public service as a Member of Parliament, Min…
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January 23, 2026 at 2:59 AM

Collins’ Comments 23 January 2026

Dear John, I hope everyone has coped with the January storm which has been devastating and we are all saddened by the loss of life, despite best efforts, in many parts of the country. Otherwise, although tempered by the storm, I hope that like me you had a good family time at Christmas and the…
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December 19, 2025 at 2:30 AM

Collins’ Comments 19 December 2025

Dear John, I hope your Christmas preparations are going well. =C2=A0I enjoyed seeing m= any of you who are also my readers, at the Christmas Party at Karaka Bloods= tock last weekend. I am very grateful for your attendance there and at our = regular monthly meetings over the year. Many thanks …
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December 12, 2025 at 3:02 AM

Collins’ Comments 12 December 2025

Dear John, Merry Christmas=C2=A0 =C2=A0 I have recently returned from the USA as you may know. While I was there, I= announced more aid for the Ukraine as they cope with more unfair and unjus= t bombing and attacks from Russia.=C2=A0 We have announced a $15 million contribution to a NATO …
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November 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM

Collins’ Comments 28 November 2025

Dear John, Prime Minister=E2=80=99s Space Prize - Student Endeavour Award It is particularly exciting to announce that Year 12 Southland Girls High S= chool student Sophie Ineson has been awarded the $50,000 Space Prize - Stud= ent Endeavour Award by Prime Minister Chris Luxon and myself, as…
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November 14, 2025 at 3:00 AM

Collins’ Comments 14 November 2025

Dear John, I am sure that most of you, like me, are shocked at the report we have just= received from the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) that has con= ducted a wide-ranging and comprehensive review on the activities and attitu= des of the former Police executive. =C2=A0In respons…
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October 31, 2025 at 3:01 AM

Collins' Comments | 31 October 2025

Dear John, Right Hon Jim Bolger former Prime Minister and Leader of the National Party =C2=A0 With my National Party colleagues, it is very sad to acknowledge the passin= g of Rt Hon Jim Bolger, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and long-servi= ng Leader of the National Party. =C2=A0 =C2=…
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October 17, 2025 at 3:02 AM

Collins' Comments | 17 October 2025

Dear John, We live in busy times with all the work being done by the Coalition Governm= ent to improve the lives of Kiwis. I am pleased to report that the Minister of Health through Health New Zeala= nd has initiated the procurement of land in Drury for a major new health fa= cility that wi…
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October 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM

Collins' Comments | 19 September 2025

Dear John, New Zealand=E2=80=99s rapidly growing space and advanced aviation sectors h= ave been on show at the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in = Sydney this week and as the Space Minister I was excited to be there.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 I spoke at the International Astronautical Fe…
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September 19, 2025 at 4:04 AM

Collins' Comments | 19 September 2025

Dear John, Visits to Ukraine, Poland and United Kingdom=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Last week, I was privileged to visit Ukraine and saddened to see first-hand= the terrible human cost of the ongoing war. Russia's illegal invasion has brought misery and destruction to the Ukraini= an people for three an…
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September 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM

Collins' Comments | 5 September 2025

Dear John, Strike Action=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Recently we experienced the Unions instigating strike action that disrupts = our lives in important areas like health and education.=C2=A0 As you know nurses and doctors strikes cause disruption on the day but they= also cause thousands of patients to…
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August 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM

Collins' Comments | 22 August 2025

Dear John, Defence Force retention is improving Earlier in the year I flew to Waiouru from Base Ohakea in an NH90 helicopte= r to see 153 defence force recruits graduate from their comprehensive and d= emanding basic training into their new places in the army. =C2=A0These youn= g people had…
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August 8, 2025 at 4:03 AM

Collins' Comments | 8 August 2025

Dear John, Turning the First Sod for New Courthouse for Papakura This week I was with the Minister for Justice Hon Paul Goldsmith and the Mi= nister for Courts Nicole McKee, at the turning of the first sod for the new= Papakura Courthouse to be built on the site of the former RSA building i…
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July 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Collins' Comments | 25 July 2025

Dear John, Recently Youth Parliament was held in Parliament in Wellington and my Welli= ngton office team, and I had the pleasure of hosting Papakura=E2=80=99s You= th MP Ryan Higgins and his family during the event. Ryan gave an excellent speech from my seat in the House which is a major fe…
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July 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Collins' Comments | 4 July 2025

Dear John, New Secure data centre Matai opened As the Minister responsible for the GCSB I am pleased to announce that the = Government=E2=80=99s secure digital storage capability has been boosted sig= nificantly with the opening of an all-of-government data centre Matai. =C2=A0 All New Zea…
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June 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Collins' Comments | 20 June 2025

Dear John, New satellite classrooms for Rosehill School Hon Erica Stanford minister for Education visited the electorate last week = to formally announce that two new satellite classrooms for the Rosehill Sch= ool would be built on a site within the Papakura Normal School on Walters R= oad.…
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June 6, 2025 at 4:15 AM

Collins' Comments | 6 June 2025

Dear John, King=E2=80=99s Birthday Honours My congratulations to all who received Kings Birthday Honours on the long w= eekend. In the Papakura electorate we acknowledge Richard Balcom-Langridge = of Brookby who received an ONZM for his services to business, transport, ho= spitality, enviro…
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May 23, 2025 at 4:01 AM

Collins' Comments | 23 May 2025

Dear John, Budget 2025 release and focusing on Health, Education and Defence =C2=A0 On 22 May the Budget was read by Hon Nicola Willis the Minister of Finance = and this summary focuses on the topics of Health, Education and Defence. =C2=A0 Health =C2=A0 Budget 2025 will provide $7billion …
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May 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Collins' Comments | 9 May 2025

Dear John, I am very excited to report that I was with Minister of Transport Chris Bishop when he announced the launch of the Stage 1 plan for Mill Road at a low key event near where the major upgrade will start in Redoubt Road. For me, this has been a 20 year journey and improving Mill Road is s…
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April 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Collins' Comments | 25 April 2025

Dear John, Today we are thinking of our people this 110th ANZAC Day since the ANZAC Cove Landings. We remember those who served and never returned home and those who did return but were forever changed by the violent events they witnessed in the two World Wars and all wars since where brave New Z…
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April 11, 2025 at 4:01 AM

Collins' Comments | 11 April 2025

Dear John, Real consequences for crime I am sure many of you were pleased to read about the new Sentencing (Reform= ) Amendment Bill that now has become law and which will to restore some rea= l consequences for crime and take more account of the suffering of victims. Restoring suitable p…
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March 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM

Collins' Comments - 28 March

[link removed] [link removed] Dear John,   Electorate Boundary Changes for Election 2026 The Electoral Commission has announced that the review of the boundaries of electorates in New Zealand for the General Election in 2026, has begun.  The Review is done by the independent Representation…
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March 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Collins' Comments - 14 March

[link removed] [link removed] Dear John, Our Defence forces have been in demand over the last few weeks as our navy ships and our air force planes monitored the presence of Chinese ships in the international waters of the Tasman Sea. There was some concern that the Chinese authorities gave …
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February 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Collins' Comments - 14 February 2025

[link removed] [link removed] Dear John, Public Transport Progress is made The first electric train Southern Line service between Britomart, Papakura and Pukekohe ran on Monday 3 February at 5.11am. The day before, I had the privilege of previewing the new rail service as did a big crowd…
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January 31, 2025 at 3:15 AM

Collins' Comments - 31 January

[link removed] [link removed] Dear John,   I am excited that National has started the year in a positive and pro-active way that focuses on productivity and growth ahead of the first sitting of Parliament this week. The newly announced Ministerial responsibilities made by our Prime Mini…
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January 17, 2025 at 2:13 AM

Collins' Comments - 17 January 2025

Dear John, Happy New Year. I hope you have enjoyed Christmas and time with your families and friends and I hope you have had time to wind down during the holiday. Prime Ministers Space Prize winners announced  Just before Christmas, the inaugural winners of the Prime Minister’s Space Prizes…
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December 20, 2024 at 3:02 AM

Collins' Comments - 20 December

Dear John -- I hope this final Collins’ Comments for 2024 finds you feeling optimistic about Christmas and the holidays and also about the future and what 2025 will look like for your families and communities. I am excited about the recent announcements I have made in regard to funding and sup…
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December 6, 2024 at 3:02 AM

Collins' Comments - 6 December

Dear John -- It was very sad to learn last week, that Hon Nikki Kaye had passed away at the very young age of 44. She was an excellent colleague and friend to me and she had great relationships with many people in Parliament, during her tenure there from 2008 to 2020. Nikki was able to brea…
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November 22, 2024 at 3:03 AM

Collins' Comments - 22 November

Dear John -- Why hate speech should be condemned not criminalised I was privileged to give a speech on the Freedom of Speech, to the University of Western Sydney recently that was well received. At that occasion, also, I was honoured to be made an Adjunct Professor of Law. In summary, my sp…
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November 8, 2024 at 3:02 AM

Collins' Comments - 8 November

Dear John -- It is great to see the outcome of trade negotiations that will open up significant opportunities for New Zealand’s exporters between New Zealand and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE . The conclusion of the n…
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October 25, 2024 at 3:01 AM

Collins' Comments - 25 October

Dear John -- NIWA - Met Service merger It makes sense on a number of levels including reducing cost, unnecessary competition and overlaps, for NIWA and Met Service to merge and the Coalition Government has agreed to this in principle. NIWA is owned by the Crown Research Institute and Met Se…
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October 13, 2024 at 7:28 PM

Collins' Comments - 14 October

Dear John -- Congratulations are due to the Nauhria family who hosted a grand opening of their  precast concrete factory, Nauhria Precast, in Papakura at the end of September. The factory and the separate office complex showcase the incredible range of beautiful finishes that can be achieved when…
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September 27, 2024 at 2:44 AM

Collins' Comments - 27 September

Dear John -- Health My colleagues and I are continuing to focus on the problems that Kiwi voters told us needed fixing last year. Health, Education and Law and Order require big changes after six years of costly systems reviews rather than delivery of real and tangible solutions. I know tha…
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September 13, 2024 at 4:41 AM

Collins' Comments - 13 September

Dear John -- Recently I was pleased to announce three new Chiefs of Service for New Zealand’s Defence Forces. They are Commodore Garin Golding, Brigadier Rose King and Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb as the chiefs of the Navy, Army and Air Force respectively. As experienced, highly educated an…
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September 2, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Collins Comments - 3 September

Dear John -- Gene Editing and Genetic Modification have been around for three decades but in New Zealand the moratorium on testing outside the laboratory continued until the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and I made the announcement earlier this month that genetic research restrictions are to b…
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October 20, 2023 at 3:00 AM

Collins' Comment

Dear John, A week on from the Election, I greet you with a hearty ‘’thank you” to the 31,532 voters in Papakura who voted in the 2023 General Election. You are to be commended for exercising your right to decide who your Member of Parliament is and which political party forms the next governmen…
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October 12, 2023 at 3:00 AM

Collins' Comment

Dear John, This Friday is the last day of early voting and Saturday 14 October is Election Day 2023. Voting ends on Saturday at 7pm. So here is a final request to Party Vote National and please vote for me to continue to be MP for the Papakura Electorate. It has been a hard campaign e…
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October 6, 2023 at 3:00 AM

Collins' Comment

Dear John, It’s time to Go and Vote– many people have been in touch telling me that they haven’t received their voting pack yet, but you don’t need it or an Easyvote card to go to vote. Just go to a voting place with a form of ID and vote. Find your voting place here .  Two ticks Blue - On…
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September 22, 2023 at 4:00 AM

Collins' Comment

Dear John, General Election 2023 Vote to get Papakura and NZ Back on Track Key dates for the General Election 2023 are: Early voting starts on Monday 2 October and Election Day 2023 is 14 October 2023. Voting places are being advertised on the Vote.nz website from 27 September 2023…
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September 8, 2023 at 4:00 AM

Collins' Comment

Dear John, Recently it seems the media want National to rule on who they will or won’t coalesce with after the Election. I think this is putting the cart before the horse. So, I am standing by our National Leader Chris Luxon who has said clearly, that he is focused on the Election at this …
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August 25, 2023 at 4:00 AM

Collins' Comment

Dear John, National’s Transport Infrastructure Policy I am excited to follow up on the Transport Infrastructure policy announcement that includes the Mill Road four lanes upgrade being a project at the top of a National Government’s priority list. Improving roads like Mill Road will r…
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August 10, 2023 at 2:21 AM

Collins' Comment

Dear John, Last week I raised an issue brought to us by parents of the 2024 Year 12 students of Rosehill College, that from next year, Year 12 students will be required to take a compulsory subject of Manaakitia Mai plus five other subjects. I repeated these queries from parents as to whether t…
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August 4, 2023 at 4:00 AM

Collins' Comment

Dear John, Following the tragic shooting in Auckland’s CBD recently, I extend my sincere sympathy to the victims and their families. To the Police and first responders thank you for your brave actions in a very volatile and dangerous situation. The two innocent victims were from Auckland s…
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July 21, 2023 at 3:26 AM

Collins' Comment

Dear John, It was a great pleasure to have Dr Shane Reti in the Electorate last week as we went to Drury to open the new Park Estate Home and Hospital. This brand-new purpose-built facility will be home to 52 residents. There is high demand and there are few places left for more residents. …
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July 7, 2023 at 3:00 AM

Collins' Comment

Dear John, Actively Responding to Auckland Council As well as responding to Auckland Council’s on-line surveys and consultations, as an Auckland ratepayer/resident you can speak at Council meetings. Before every Auckland Council or Local Board or Council Committee meeting there is a p…
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June 26, 2023 at 12:07 AM

Collins' Comment

Dear John, Papakura State Highway One onramps south to be Closed for three months This is an extra Collins’ Comments as I have received this Warning notice from Waka Kotahi Papakura On Ramps south will be closed from 26 June until September 2023 The night of Monday 26 June, Waka …
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June 16, 2023 at 2:42 AM

Collins' Comments June 2023

Dear John, Science Innovation and Technology policy announcement Following on from our  policy to Electrify New Zealand, Christopher Luxon and I made the latest science, innovation and technology policy announcement around Biotechnology and ending the effective ban on gene editing and gene…
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