Building New Zealand’s economy-Christopher Luxon
Big news for shoppers is also a vote of confidence in New Zealand’s economic outlook. US supermarket giant Costco is planning to open a second store in South Auckland, signalling…
Landlords: Stay Alert to Keep Your Properties Safe
Police encourage landlords to be vigilant to the risks your properties are being used to commit crime. In the 18 months up to end of June 2025 Police uncovered 187…
Labour launches New Zealand Future Fund
Labour’s New Zealand Future Fund is the first step in its plan to back New Zealand’s potential and create secure, well-paid jobs across the country. “New Zealanders are inventive and…
Selling the Anchor: Has Fonterra Lost Its Kiwi Soul?
Fonterra’s decision to sell its consumer dairy brands—including household staples Anchor and Mainland—to French multinational Lactalis has stirred major debate across New Zealand’s farming and political circles. The $4 billion…
Diwali Greetings From Priyanca Radhakrishnan.
Diwali greetings from Labour MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan, based in Maungakiekie.
Fixing what matters, from the community to Parliament
I’m back in Wellington for a three-week sitting block after two weeks out in the community, listening to what matters most to you. It’s been a joy celebrating with Auckland’s…
Luxon is taking New Zealand backwards
Christopher Luxon is losing control of the economy in more bad news for New Zealanders already struggling with the cost of living. Data released by Statistics New Zealand shows our…
New Zealand’s Health System on the Brink of Collapse!
Every New Zealander — at some point in their life — has faced a medical emergency, either personally or through a loved one. And almost every story carries the same…
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More Support, More Jobs, More Growth for New Zealand-Christopher Luxon
The National Government has just expanded our FamilyBoost scheme – providing ECE rebates to tens of thousands more families. Families with young children can now claim a rebate of up…
Crunch time for University of Auckland’s compulsory Treaty course
Next month, the University of Auckland Council will consider making the “Waipapa Taumata Rau” (WTR) papers optional—a step I’ve been calling for over many months. I’ve consistently warned that forcing…
More Support for Students, Lower Mortgage and Grocery Costs in Focus-Christopher Luxon
From early next year, over 100,000 more Year 1–8 students will have access to a Learning Support Coordinator to provide the support they need so they can thrive at school.…
Bala Venu Beeram: A Committed Community Leader Standing for Puketāpapa
Long-time Puketāpapa resident Bala Venu Beeram has announced his candidacy, bringing with him decades of professional expertise and a deep commitment to community service. Bala and his wife have proudly…
Whau Ethnic Collective’s 3rd AGM: Honouring Milestones and Welcoming New Leadership
The Whau Ethnic Collective (WEC) recently hosted its 3rd Annual General Meeting, bringing together members, volunteers, and community supporters for an evening of reflection and renewal. The gathering celebrated governance…
Flood Recovery Planning Project for Sandringham and Balmoral
Has Local Flooding Impacted you or Someone you know?
“Is a Weak Housing Market Really a Bad Sign?”
The Reserve Bank has revised its housing market forecast, now expecting house prices to fall slightly by 0.3% this year—far below its previous 7% growth estimate. It attributes slower-than-expected house…
Labour Bill allows employees to talk about their pay
Parliament has passed Labour MP Camilla Belich’s bill which ends the right of employers to place gag orders on staff talking about their salaries. Workers should be able to talk…
What’s Next for the Treaty Principles Bill?
The call to “Kill the Bill” resonated loudly as a hīkoi of 42,000 protesters stood before Parliament, demanding an end to the controversial Treaty Principles Bill. While the bill’s defeat…
Christopher Luxon’s failure of leadership undermines the Treaty of Waitangi
The Prime Minister has failed to show leadership and kill the Treaty Principles Bill. It’s time to stand up for our shared history and tell the government why they are…
Bus safety could be improved with tough approach to fare-dodging
Everyone deserves to feel safe and be safe when using public transport. And our city’s bus drivers should be safe too. Sadly, reports of crimes on buses – both against…
Day Three: The Hīkoi Crosses the Auckland Harbour Bridge
Thousands of people joined the hīkoi mō te Tiriti, a march spanning Aotearoa, to protest against the Treaty Principles Bill and government policies affecting Māori. Their journey over the Auckland…
Protecting small businesses from unfair licensing rules
Every week, I hear from local businesses still feeling the impact of poor policy decisions made by past governments. One area where issues consistently arise is from small business owners…
Seeking Cash or a Better Rate, Uncover Banks’ Hidden Home Loan Deals!
If you’re refinancing your home loan, mortgage brokers advise negotiating for a rate discount, as many banks have unpublicized special rates and cashback offers that can lead to significant savings,…
Hope on the horizon for struggling families
Taking a taxi recently, I got talking with the driver. He told me about the business he used to run, before he had to close it permanently due to the…
Stop the most dangerous guns getting into the hands of dangerous people
For over five years, military-style semi-automatic weapons have been banned in New Zealand. Labour made the change with near-unanimous support following the tragic events of March 15. Now, the Government…