Category: Infrastructure
Canterbury earthquake – We will do what it takes!
February 25th, 2011
We are all reeling from the 6.3 earthquake in Christchurch last Tuesday. Christchurch residents are dealing with the loss of family members and friends, the stress of on-going aftershocks, and the reality of trying to live in an earthquake-ravaged city. All ... read more
Good news for Rural Hawke’s Bay
February 7th, 2011
Craig Foss MP for Tukituki and Chris Tremain MP for Napier are rapt with the latest Government initiative. Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce announced today the National Government has commenced commercial negotiations with ... read more
School fibre set-up costs to be met by Crown
October 29th, 2010
Craig Foss MP for Tukituki and Chris Tremain MP for Napier are pleased with the latest announcement from Education Minister Anne Tolley and Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce stating that the Government is to cover the costs ... read more
Kiwi Rail considers Forestry Hub for Wairoa Area
August 12th, 2010
Last week I attended an all day Kiwi Rail briefing on the future of rail in New Zealand. It was my aim to gain a better understanding of Kiwi Rail’ plans for the future of the Gisborne to Napier link. During the discussions around wider freight ... read more
Local MP’s Celebrate Airport Extension Approval
June 14th, 2010
Local MPs Chris Tremain and Craig Foss are today celebrating the approval of extensions to the Hawke’s Bay runway by the Minister for State Owned Enterprises, Simon Power. Approval ensures that all shareholders in the airport are now supportive of the ... read more
Airport Announcement great news for Bay
November 4th, 2009
The announcement by Hawke Bay Regional Airport Chairman, John Pallairet, is exciting news say local MP’s Craig Foss and Chris Tremain. Since first being elected in 2005 the extension of the airport runway has been a priority for us” says Craig Foss ... read more
Work starts early on Hawke’s Bay Expressway southern extension
November 2nd, 2009
30 Oct 2009 The second major Hawke’s Bay roading project to start this month got underway today as construction began earlier than anticipated on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway’s southern extension. Transport Minister Steven Joyce, who today turned the ... read more
Capital assistance has been confirmed for improved water project, MP announces.
October 19th, 2009
Local MP Craig Foss is delighted to announce that the Minister of Health, Hon. Tony Ryall has confirmed that funds will be committed to the Hastings District Councils drinking water improvement project for Bridge Pa. Mr Foss said today “The is great news ... read more
Sports Park to host Secondary School Champs.
September 17th, 2009
The Sports Park has been confirmed as the venue for the December 2010 New Zealand Secondary School Athletics Championships. “We’ve just received confirmation from the Sports Council of the New Zealand Secondary Schools Association and we’re ... read more
Councils Work together for Urban Development Plan
September 11th, 2009
Joint statment from Napier City Council, Hastings District Council and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council 07 Sep 2009 JOINT COUNCIL HERETAUNGA PLAINS URBAN DEVELOPMENT STUDY Napier City Council, Hastings District Council and Hawke’s Bay Regional ... read more
