Changes effective from July to support jobseekers, parents and homeowners
As July dawns and the winter weather gets colder, I want to bring you some good news about the important changes that our Government made from 1 July that will…
No community transmission of COVID-19 here in New Zealand
Globally, the pandemic is getting worse, not better. In New Zealand, as an increasing number of Kiwis return home, we have cases that have cropped up at the border. It’s…
National promises to undo Labour’s tertiary reforms: Nikki Kaye
National has vigorously opposed the Government’s Reform of Vocational Education (ROVE) and has confirmed at the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) in Invercargill this week that it would return regional…
Green Party puts forward its Poverty Action Plan
The Green Party has unveiled its Poverty Action Plan, which includes a Guaranteed Minimum Income to ensure people have enough to live with dignity. The scheme resets income support payments…
Act announces its party list for 2020 General Election
David Seymour has been confirmed as the Party’s Leader and number 1 on the list. “Since the last election our membership has tripled and we are now standing 56 candidates…
Faced racism during 2017’s campaign, possibly will face it again: Labour’s Hamilton West candidate
Labour's rising star, sat with his namesake Gaurav Sharma, Associate Editor of The Indian News, on Thursday, for a straight talk on a range of issues concerning racism, migrant exploitation,…
Rima Nakhle National’s candidate in Takanini
Rima Nakhle has been selected by the National Party to stand in Takanini for this year’s General Election. Takanini is a new electorate in South Auckland.
Labour list reflects New Zealand’s diversity: Priyanca Radhakrishnan
The Labour Party is incredibly proud of the 2020 list, which reflects the growing diversity of New Zealand and the skills we need as we recover and rebuild together from…
Keeping young people in work and training
Getting on top of the Covid-19 crisis in New Zealand has been a huge achievement by our team of 5 million. However, the health crisis has brought some tough times…
Kiwi-Indian MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan confirmed as the Labour candidate for Maungakiekie
Last week, Kiwi-Indian MP and first-time Parliamentarian Priyanca Radhakrishnan was confirmed as the ruling Labour Party’s candidate for Maungakiekie in Auckland.
Getting our Economy moving again post COVID-19
As I am write this column New Zealand has moved into our first day at Covid Alert Level 1 after two weeks of no new cases of COVID-19 in New…
$100m Tourism Accelerator and the need of a trans-Tasman bubble now: Todd Muller
“Project funding would be split 70/30 between Government money and private sector investment. National’s Tourism Accelerator will provide direct cash support to businesses and tourist operators that are currently tossing…
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi confirmed as candidate from Panmure-Otahuhu
All internal party turmoil aside, last week was particularly good for Kiwi-Indian and National’s List MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi based in Manukau East, Auckland.
Our new normal
As I write this, New Zealand is still at COVID-19 Alert Level 2. The Cabinet is reviewing the regulations on Monday 25th.
We look forward to working with New Zealand’s Indian communities as we chart our path forward: Todd Muller, National Party Leader
There is no Team Todd, there is no Team Nikki, or anyone else – there is only Team National. National has always been a coalition of city and country, business…
Our Government’s plan for economic recovery Post COVID-19
Due to the hard work of our team of five million, New Zealand remains on-track to eliminate the deadly Covid-19 virus. By going hard and early, we have prevented the…
National would get New Zealand working again: Simon Bridges
eader of the Opposition Simon Bridges has today announced the first part of National’s plan for getting New Zealand working again.
Time to pay essential heroes a decent wage, says Green Party
The Green Party are proposing a package that ensures they are paid a dignified wage so they do not live in poverty, said Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson this week,…
Going hard and fast to rebuild our economy
We can all be proud to be part of our team of five million that has worked hard to eliminate the COVID-19 pandemic from our shores.
Stay home, break the chain of transmission, save lives.
New Zealanders across the country are doing an amazing job at this unprecedented time. By staying home, you are helping to save lives. As we enter the second half of…
Regulatory reform first part of National’s economic plan
This week National Party Leader Simon Bridges released the first of part of our five-part economic plan as we head towards the election.
Making sure every child in New Zealand can thrive
As a Member of Parliament, I often visit schools in my electorate of Mt Roskill and I see so many children full of energy and potential. I like to think…
More mahi to do – getting stuck in for 2020
The House sat for the first time this year on the 11th of February and I was very excited to hear Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern deliver her opening statement –…
A sensible economic plan for New Zealand
This is our plan for New Zealand and New Zealanders heading in to the 2020 general elections. As always National has put in place a strong economic plan for the…
Looking forward to 2020
I am back in Parliament from the 11th of February after a restful holiday break with my family. I hope all of you have also managed to have a break…
