Category: Economy
Pre-Election Article – Simple Home economic the key!
August 22nd, 2011
Here in the Bay we all understand simple home economics. Spend less than you earn, only borrow what you can afford to pay back, save for your retirement. These basic economic principles have been sharpened as we’ve watched Portugal, Ireland, Greece and ... read more
Simple home economics…the Key!
August 19th, 2011
Here in the Bay we all understand simple home economics. Spend less than you earn, only borrow what you can afford to pay back, save for your retirement. These basic economic principles have been sharpened as we’ve watched Portugal, Ireland, Greece and ... read more
Renewable energy – Sustaining our future!
August 10th, 2011
We want to leave our children and grandchildren with the resources they will need for the future, and our natural environment is our greatest asset. It’s central to our quality of life, our national identity, and our competitive advantage. National is ... read more
Economy Surges – ACC Levies down
July 20th, 2011
It was great to receive the news last week that our economy is starting to grow strongly again. Statistics NZ reported that 2011 kicked off with a bang, growing at twice the forecast pace despite the Canterbury earthquakes. These figures add weight to the ... read more
Rugby World Cup nearly at McLean Park
July 13th, 2011
The Webb Ellis Cup is finally back on our shores, and that is where we want it to stay. I don’t know about you but I’m getting really excited about the tournament. I’ve purchased tickets for my family to the Napier games and can’t wait for the ... read more
A big vision is key to Wairoa’s future!
July 6th, 2011
I am fully supportive of the Mayor, Les Proberts, “Think Big” initiative that is currently being debated. The simple rationale is that one has to have a dream to pursue. As individuals we need goals, as businesses we need goals, as towns and cities it’s ... read more
New jobs must come from the export sector!
June 29th, 2011
Between 2004 and 2009 there was no job growth in the Export Sector. Job growth came from both the Government Sector and the Service Sector. This was caused by huge growth in Government spending and a debt fuelled spending binge as our residential houses grew ... read more
New and growing export businesses a must for Wairoa!
June 29th, 2011
It was a privilege to be able to open the new Community Link in Wairoa last Friday. Community Link pulls together Work and Income, Housing New Zealand, Budget Advisory, CYFs and other services together under one roof. It’s a new Government initiative driven ... read more
Early signs encouraging!
June 15th, 2011
This years budget made some pretty big forecasts. Return to surplus by 2014/15, 170,000 new jobs over the next five years, and growth of 4 plus percent in two years time. Opposition parties have argued that these forecasts are overly optimistic. The early ... read more
Anyone for more failed finance companies?
June 8th, 2011
If we are fortunate enough to be re-elected in November it is our plan to undertake a $34 billion investment programme to ensure New Zealanders have the roads, public transport networks, schools, hospitals, broadband and other infrastructure we need. It’s ... read more
