Category: In the Community
National puts victims first
July 22nd, 2010
Craig Foss MP for Tukituki says “National is working hard to deliver on our election promises in law and order to make families feel safer in their homes and communities. As part of that we’ve introduced a range of initiatives to put victims at the heart ... read more
Craig Foss backs HB Environmental Awards
July 21st, 2010
Craig Foss MP for Tukituki said “It is that time of the year again when we celebrate our environment with the Hawke’s Bay Environmental Awards. These awards recognise people and organisations that care for the environment. They acknowledge individuals or ... read more
Moko should be buried in Mahia say locals
July 14th, 2010
Napier MP Chris Tremain has been approached by Mahia locals over the prospect of bringing Moko back to Mahia to be buried. “I think it’s a great idea” says Chris Tremain. “The Mahia people built a very strong bond with Moko while he ... read more
MP Foss joins Fourth Estate
July 14th, 2010
Craig Foss MP for Tukituki continues his “Work Experience “ this Thursday 15th July at the offices of Hawke’s Bay Today. “I’m really looking forward to this latest “Work Experience” opportunity. Hawke’s Bay Today have given me the chance ... read more
Putting Victims First
July 11th, 2010
I’m sure I speak for most in Wairoa when I say how disappointed I was to read about the recent gang attack. Wairoa is such a great community and it does not deserve to be in the national headlines reinforcing a false “Gangland” stereotype about this ... read more
Hawke’s Bay to be $1,303,310 better off
July 9th, 2010
Hawke’s Bay MPs Craig Foss and Chris Tremain today are rapted that Hawkes Bay will benefit by $1,303,310 thanks to lottery funding. “The Minister for Internal Affairs, Nathan Guy, has released National wide funding figures today and Hawke’s Bay has been ... read more
MPs pleased that Tourism outlook still positive
July 9th, 2010
Craig Foss MP for Tukituki and Chris Tremain MP for Napier are delighted with the latest Ministry of Tourism forecasts, which show that overall, the sector’s future looks positive. International visitor numbers are predicted to reach 3.1 million over the ... read more
Local National MPs welcome 2956 warmer Hawkes Bay homes
July 7th, 2010
Hawke’s Bay MPs Craig Foss and Chris Tremain welcome the retrofitting of over 2956 Hawke’s Bay homes under the Government’s Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart home insulation and heating programme. “When we kicked off the four-year scheme in July last ... read more
Air Quality Standards review – Good news!
June 28th, 2010
Last year there was a significant debate in Hawkes Bay about the impact of the last Governments air quality standards by 2012. Many Napier residents wrote or emailed me regarding their concerns. Most people were worried about the cost impost, particularly ... read more
A good day at the office…
June 27th, 2010
I really enjoy my monthly trips to Wairoa and Mahia. It’s a chance to leave the hurly burly of Parliament behind and to get back to the real world. It’s great to talk to people who are working hard to get ahead in life, who are aspirational for ... read more
