Tag: Christopher Luxon

While there’s a clear case for change in New Zealand's Three Waters - drinking water, waste water and storm water - sector, the Government’s...

A public meeting on the loss of east Auckland's overnight medical service has led to a community-minded health group being established. On December 15 last...

Friday’s news that completion of the Eastern Busway project will be delayed by at least two years is gutting to east Auckland residents who...

Independent commissioners will be appointed to read submissions made as part of the ongoing process to sell public reserves in east Auckland. Auckland Council's finance...

Today’s news that completion of the Eastern Busway project will be delayed by at least two years is gutting to east Auckland residents who...

I was at the opening of the new Salvation Army Social Housing complex called Kaitiakitanga on Chapel Road (June 3). The complex comprises of 46...

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has officially opened a new social housing development built in east Auckland by Christian charity the Salvation Army. Ardern and Housing...

Last week Botany MP Christopher Luxon and I held a public meeting to discuss the future of the Howick Police Station which was attended...

Police have delivered a strong public commitment to maintain a physical presence in Howick despite uncertainty surrounding the future of the community’s local station. About...

The centrepiece of last week’s budget was a massive $3.3 billion boost to welfare benefits. In line with the Welfare Expert Advisory Group recommendations, main...

Police are tight-lipped about contingency plans should they have to vacate the site of the current Howick station. As the Times reported in April, Auckland Council...

Many of you will now be aware of the proposed closure of the Howick Police Station following Auckland Council's decision to sell the land...

We should all be deeply concerned about the speed and efficiency of New Zealand's vaccine roll-out relative to other countries. New Zealand is second last...

Messages of peace and harmony were the focus at an event celebrating the birth of a major spiritual figure. Hundreds of people turned out to...

The future of the Howick police station is in doubt as Auckland Council looks to sell the land it occupies. The station is accessed from...

This week I want to talk about mental health which is a major issue for us in New Zealand. In fact, one in five New...

Last week Christopher Luxon and I hosted a well-attended public meeting on health in east Auckland which served as an opportunity for the community...

Residents opposed to the sale of public reserves in east Auckland were urged to consider withdrawing submissions they'd made objecting to the move. Community leaders...

They turned up in their droves to deliver a clear message that east Auckland deserves high quality medical services - and now. More than 400...

Five months since the election and after having spoken in the parliament many times now, I finally delivered my maiden speech. The maiden speech...

People upset at the loss of east Auckland's only overnight medical service are invited to express their views at a public meeting on the...

For decades, east Auckland has been neglected when it comes to investment in transport infrastructure with the Eastern Busway and Reeves Road Flyover project...

The time has come for people opposed to the potential sale of a group of east Auckland public reserves to make their voices heard. Auckland...

Infrastructure in New Zealand, as we all know, is at a crisis point. The issues are multi-generational and systemic. Infrastructure as a word sounds boring...

A group of passionate local residents battling to stop the sale of four east Auckland public reserves have shared their message with Auckland's mayor. Auckland...

East Auckland-based Labour list MP Naisi Chen is adding her voice to those calling for East Care's overnight medical service to be reinstated. The 11pm-7am...

Happy New Year! While the holidays may seem a dim and distant memory now, I trust that you had a wonderful break with your...

More than 10,000 people signed a petition calling for what was east Auckland's only overnight medical service to be reinstated. The 11pm-7am service provided by...

Irate residents are battling to stop the proposed sale of four east Auckland public reserves. Auckland Council wants to dispose of green spaces it owns...

It's nearly over this year of 2020. What a year it has been and, certainly for us in Auckland, the second lockdown was really hard...

East Auckland's two local MPs have launched a petition in an effort to keep East Care Accident and Medical's long-running overnight service operating. Pakuranga MP...

East Auckland's two local MPs are urging Counties Manukau District Health Board to urgently reinstate funding for East Care Accident and Medical so it...

The fight to stop four east Auckland public reserves from being sold is drawing some heavyweight political support. Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown and Botany MP...

With most school carnivals being cancelled due to Covid-19, Cockle Bay School is probably one of the few that will be going ahead with...

Watch out for a sea of red at the Half Moon Bay Ferry on Friday, October 23 at 8am. After last year's success of `Ride...

As the country waited with bated breath on Saturday evening while the early votes were being counted, there was a palpable buzz of excitement...

What a night on the hustings. General Election 2020 saw National record its worst showing since 2002. Labour recorded an historic win claiming 49.1 per...

So, a quick wrap-up of General Election 2020 - Labour has had an historic win claiming 49.1 per cent of votes (winning 64 seats)...

Opinion It’ll come as little surprise that there are very few swing voters in the traditionally blue Botany electorate seat. Hosted by the Life Growth Community...

Ormiston Primary School roll has been escalating to such an extent that foundation principal Heath McNeil had to give up his cabin and move...

All systems are go to have Naisi Chen (Labour) and Christopher Luxon (National), the two Botany electorate candidates, appear at the Life Growth Community...

With voting set to begin in under two weeks, the Howick Youth Council’s interactive candidate forums have been the first successful community meetings held...

In my view, this election ultimately all boils down to the economy - how it affects you and who will best lead us through...

Naisi Chen (Labour), Jami Lee-Ross (Advance NZ) and Christopher Luxon (National) will be answering questions from the public at the Botany Meet-the-Candidates evening on...

A series of community election forums for local parliamentary candidates is set to be hosted by the Howick Youth Council (HYC) for the Botany...

What is it that the government has against small businesses? Don’t they realise we are the lifeline of the economy? Why is it so...

It’s all about painting the town blue, said Simon O’ Connor, MP for Tamaki, and MC at Simeon Brown’s campaign launch on Saturday morning. Going...

Today’s announcement that a National Government would complete construction of the Eastern Busway and the Reeves Road Flyover in full by 2025  is a...

More than 100 National Party faithful turned out for a Chinese New Year event marking the Year of the Rat, last Wednesday night at...

There’s a General Election towards the end of the year and Christopher Luxon has been selected to stand for National in the Botany seat....