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  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 2:49 AM

The top four worries, wherever I go

NationBuilder Dear John, A favourite part of my job is getting around New Zealand, meeting people where they work, learning about what they do and hearing their concerns. The top four worries wherever I go? Rising prices, rising mortgage interest rates, access to health care, a…
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 6:51 AM

My job in McDonald’s, and the value of work

NationBuilder Dear John, What a blast to return to Merivale McDonald’s in Christchurch yesterday to do a shift in the restaurant I worked in as a teenager. Incredibly, the McDonald’s is owned by the same family that employed me when it opened. I loved the job back then - workin…
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 1:28 AM

Parliamentary News from Louise - October 2022

NationBuilder Dear John  Parliamentary News from Louise The latest school attendance and achievement figures show that New Zealand education is in crisis. Watch my video here. School attendance and labour shortages Erica Stanford MP for East Coast Bays, Spokesperson for Educ…
  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Bishop Bulletin - Black Caps victory, 5 years of Labour, and health under pressure

Bishop Bulletin - Black Caps victory, 5 years of Labour, and health under pressure The latest news from Parliament and the Hutt How good were the Black Caps?! Dear John, How good were the BlackCaps last Saturday night?! I slipped across…
  Chris Bishop · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 12:46 AM

John, we need your opinion

New Zealand National Party Vote on Labour’s biggest failure in the last five years.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 2:07 AM

We’re all paying for Labour’s inflation failure

NationBuilder Dear John, This week inflation data came out at 7.2% for the year – far worse than expected and Kiwis are going to pay for it, not only through higher prices, but also through higher interest rates on their mortgages. The implications of rapidly rising interest ra…
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 6:32 AM

Finding inspiration in hard times

NationBuilder Dear John, In my visits to support services, the high levels of need in many communities are obvious. Fortunately, foodbanks – like South Kaipara Good Food which I visited this week – exist to meet demand, but many report they are struggling to keep up. High housi…
  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 10:00 PM

John, three bits of good news to start your Friday (and some sad news)

*|FNAME|*, three bits of good news to start your Friday (and some sad news) Three bits of good news in this week's Bulletin - and some sad news Three pieces of good news to start your Friday Dear John, Three quick pieces of good news to…
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 7:31 AM

Labour putting farmers at risk with response to He Waka Eke Noa

New Zealand National Party  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 3:53 AM

An update on my week

NationBuilder Dear John, It was more than just the polar blast ripping across the country this week that forced many New Zealanders to shiver. Everyone with a mortgage will have felt a chill when the Reserve Bank announced its fifth consecutive significant rise in the Official …
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 4:21 AM

Swift response to oppose Labour’s tax grab

NationBuilder Dear John, Thank you to those who have signed National’s petition to stop Labour’s Jobs Tax before it starts. We launched the petition on Tuesday morning and yesterday it had already reached 20,000 signatures. If you don’t want Finance Minister Grant Robertson put…
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 1:21 AM

Parliamentary News from Louise - September 2022

NationBuilder Dear John  Parliamentary News from Louise This month we mourned the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.  It was a loss felt throughout the world.  I still recall Her Majesty’s visit to Auckland in 1981 with thousands of people anxiously waiting to see her, it was a m…
  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 9:34 PM

Local wins, Luxon in the Hutt and Labour's Jobs Tax

Local wins, Luxon in the Hutt and Labour's Jobs Tax Labour is proposing a big new tax on jobs Parliament farewells Her Majesty Dear John, It’s been a busy couple of weeks! On Monday, Jeremy turned three months old – it’s so incredible t…
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 4:38 AM

Woeful Government blasted by business leaders

NationBuilder Dear John, The New Zealand Herald’s annual Mood of the Boardroom survey, is out today and it blasts the Government for its woeful performance. “Government seems to be spending an astronomical amount of money to deliver an appallingly low level of outcome,” one CEO…
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
September 16, 2022 at 7:05 AM

An extraordinary week comes to an end

NationBuilder Dear John, It’s been an extraordinary week as the mourning surrounding the death of Queen Elizabeth II continues to dominate news coverage here, and even more so in Britain. The skillful choreography and pageantry of the Queen’s memorial, and the proclamation of K…
  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Farewell Queen Elizabeth II (and the Traffic Light System!)

Farewell Queen Elizabeth II (and the Traffic Light System!) A big couple of weeks Parliament farewells Her Majesty Dear John, I like to start each Bishop Bulletin with the big news of the last couple of weeks - and it doesn't come much …
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 4:51 AM

Correction: A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

New Zealand National Party  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 4:16 AM

A tribute to Queen Elizabet II

New Zealand National Party  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 6:17 AM

Labour caught red-handed!

NationBuilder Dear John, What a humiliating week for Labour! Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Revenue Minister David Parker were caught red-handed, about to close their fingers around your retirement savings. It’s hard to imagine something wit…
  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]
September 1, 2022 at 10:55 PM

Tax U-Turns and big resilience challenges in the Hutt

Tax U-Turns and big resilience challenges in the Hutt An update on the last couple of weeks - tax u-turns, cost of living payment debacle continues, and resilience in the Hutt Valley The KiwiSaver tax was the fastest u-turn I've ever seen! …
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 4:33 AM

John, here's an update on my week.

NationBuilder Dear John, You may have seen on the news this week that there was a protest at Parliament which, while far shorter and more orderly than the occupation earlier this year, had similarly ill-defined aims. After the protest, I was asked by the media about National fo…
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 3:39 AM

Parliamentary News from Louise - August 2022

NationBuilder Dear John  Parliamentary News from Louise It is hard to believe we are nearly halfway through the year.  The first part has been quite eventful and we have made some exciting announcements about National’s aspirations for businesses needing workers, our youth and…
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 3:06 AM

An update on my week.

NationBuilder Dear John, The rain! Pictures this week have showed damage to people’s homes, properties and farms, as well as public infrastructure like parks, roads and water systems. I really feel for everyone affected. Speaking of traumatic experiences, the owners of a shop i…
  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 9:56 PM

Safety in the Hutt and Petone to Grenada is back... maybe

Safety in the Hutt and Petone to Grenada is back... maybe An interesting couple of weeks in politics Petone to Grenada is back on the table... maybe! Dear John, Well it's certainly been an interesting couple of weeks in politics, with n…
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 4:30 AM

An update on my week

NationBuilder John, I’m writing to you with my read of the week that’s been, and to keep you up to date with the many issues we’re working hard on here at Parliament. I look forward to writing to you regularly to keep you in the loop. Firstly, thank you to all of you who follow…
  NZ National Party · [email protected]
August 7, 2022 at 3:34 AM

National's new policy to take New Zealand forward.

NationBuilder John, National Party Leader Christopher Luxon just delivered an excellent speech at our 86th Annual Conference outlining a new policy to reduce benefit dependency among young people and take New Zealand forward. You can watch the speech at his Facebook page. New …
  NZ National Party · [email protected]
August 6, 2022 at 8:08 AM

John, watch Chris Luxon's Speech Live on Sunday

NationBuilder John, Tune in LIVE tomorrow as National Party Leader Christopher Luxon delivers more plans to take New Zealand forward in his keynote speech to the National Party’s 86th Annual Conference in Christchurch. Watch Christopher Luxon’s speech at 11.50am tomorrow (Sund…
  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 11:32 PM

Isn't Labour's cost of living payment a shemozzle?

Isn't Labour's cost of living payment a shemozzle? Parliament's back in action and there's plenty to talk about! Busy week in Parliament! Dear John, Parliament's been back in action after the winter recess break and it's been good to ge…
  NZ National Party · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 7:18 AM

Week in Review

New Zealand National Party  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  NZ National Party · [email protected]
July 31, 2022 at 6:35 AM

Week in Review

New Zealand National Party  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 11:00 PM

Parliamentary News from Louise - July 2022

NationBuilder Dear John  Parliamentary News Update Winter is here, and I hope you and your family are staying warm. Parliament has been in recess for three weeks in July which overlapped with the school holidays. I spent some of the recess in Singapore and Germany with Leader …
  NZ National Party · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 6:05 AM

Week in Review

New Zealand National Party  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]
July 21, 2022 at 10:00 PM

How about that weather yesterday?

How about that weather yesterday? Come along on Wednesday night for my public meeting. I hope you're wrapped up warm - it's chilly out there; and also a little dangerous. Stay safe. Come along on Wednesday night for my public meeting Dea…
  NZ National Party · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 6:37 AM

Week in Review

New Zealand National Party  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  NZ National Party · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 10:02 PM

Week in Review

NationBuilder John -- We’re focused on holding the Government to account for their lack of delivery on issues that affect the lives of all New Zealanders, like the cost-of-living crisis, making our communities safer, and delivering outcomes in health and education. Catch up on…
  Chris Bishop · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 5:06 AM

KiwiBuild celebrates four years of failure

New Zealand National Party Today marks the fourth birthday of Kiwibuild but there’s nothing to celebrate.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 11:17 PM

Hello from paternity leave!

Hello from paternity leave! Sunday was a special day A new member of the Bishop-Raeburn household! Dear John, If you're a regular Parliament watcher, you'll have noticed me absent for the last week - for the best reasons! Jenna and I we…
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 11:31 PM

Parliamentary News from Louise - June 2022

NationBuilder Dear John  Parliamentary News Update National Party Leader, Christopher Luxon was well-received recently during his visit to Taupō.  We caught up with social service agencies and volunteers in celebration of Volunteer Week, and there was an opportunity for the …
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
June 21, 2022 at 12:03 AM

The National Party is back in business

New Zealand National Party Strong win in the Tauranga by-election shows National is back in business.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]
June 16, 2022 at 11:12 PM

Hello from self-isolation :)

Hello from self-isolation :) The spicy cough has got me... I've got COVID, unfortunately. Dear John, A big hello from self-isolation... yep, after two years of successfully avoiding it, I've got COVID-19, or as the Aussies call it, the …
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
June 11, 2022 at 1:33 AM

National will back Police and tackle gangs

New Zealand National Party Together we can tackle gangs and keep Kiwis safe.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]
June 2, 2022 at 9:19 PM

3 Waters Bill introduced, Julie Anne's secret letter revealed, and more on Hutt Hospital

3 Waters Bill introduced, Julie Anne's secret letter revealed, and more on Hutt Hospital Labour's moving ahead with 3 Waters Julie Anne Genter's "secret letter" has been revealed! Dear John, Yesterday Labour introduced its "Three Waters…
  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]
May 19, 2022 at 9:29 PM

The Budget and Hutt Hospital

The Budget and Hutt Hospital What did you think of the Budget? Budget 2022 was delivered yesterday and it was a Backwards Budget. Dear John, As I write, Parliament is in urgency following the delivery of the 2022 government Budget yeste…
  Christopher Luxon · [email protected]
May 19, 2022 at 6:43 AM

Labour’s Backward Budget

New Zealand National Party Today, Grant Robertson delivered his 5th Budget, and it confirms New Zealand is going backwards under Labour faster than ever.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
May 14, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Reminder - Post Budget events - Taupō Electorate

NationBuilder Dear John A quick reminder that I'm hosting Post Budget events where we'll be discussing in more detail what the Government's Budget announcements on 19 May will mean for businesses and communities in the Taupō Electorate. I would like to invite you to join the c…
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
May 6, 2022 at 12:56 AM

Parliamentary News from Louise - April 2022

NationBuilder Dear John  Parliamentary News Update Schools are back and I hope you and your family enjoy the beautiful marvels of towns across the Taupō Electorate during the past school holidays. April is traditionally a month of celebrations when the many cultures that make …
  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]
May 5, 2022 at 9:19 PM

Trevor Mallard, Anzac Day and the cost of living

Trevor Mallard, Anzac Day and the cost of living What a week at Parliament! What a week at Parliament! Dear John, Normally when Parliament goes into recess, politics quietens down a bit but it certainly didn't feel like that this time, …
  Hon Louise Upston · [email protected]
May 4, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Post Budget Meetings - Taupō Electorate

NationBuilder Dear John The Government will be announcing their plans for moving New Zealanders back to prosperity through its Budget 2022/23, on 19 May this year.  I'm hosting Post Budget Breakfasts and Coffee Catch Ups where we'll be discussing in more detail what this year'…
  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]
April 18, 2022 at 9:14 PM

How was your Easter break?

How was your Easter break? I hope you had a relaxing Easter I hope you had a relaxing Easter break Dear John, I hope you had a enjoyable and relaxing time over Easter. After an incredibly busy start to the year and with our baby due in …
  Chris Bishop MP · [email protected]
April 1, 2022 at 2:28 AM

Christopher Luxon visits the Hutt and TG is finally open!

Christopher Luxon visits the Hutt and TG is finally open! National Leader Chris Luxon visited the Hutt a couple of weeks ago Have you driven Transmission Gully yet? Dear John, A busy couple of weeks. I can't decide if the highlight has …