Category: Legislation
PR: Launch of the Green Paper on Vulnerable Children
July 28th, 2011
Press Release 27th July 2011 Craig Foss MP for Tukituki celebrates the Launch of a Green Paper on Vulnerable Children. “Minister Bennett has launched the release of the Green Paper for Vulnerable Children today, Wednesday 27 July,” said Craig ... read more
Crackdown to begin for overdue court fines and reparation for review
July 20th, 2011
Local National MPs Craig Foss and Chris Tremain are pleased that the collection of fines, reparation, and civil debt has been strengthened. “As at the end of June 2011 there was $16.8 million of fines and reparation outstanding in the Hawkes Bay region. ... 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
ACC Levy reductions proposed for workers and businesses
July 13th, 2011
Minister for ACC Nick Smith has announced ACC Levy reductions proposed for workers and businesses. “This is great news for Hawkes Bay businesses” says MP for Napier Chris Tremain. “After a tough recession good news like this will add to ... 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
Tremain surveys Age with visiting MP
June 20th, 2011
Health Select Committee Member and List MP, Jackie Blue, will be visiting Napier today to work with MP for Napier, Chris Tremain to survey Napier residents on the purchase age for alcohol. Currently the law allows 18 year olds to purchase at both on and off ... read more
Container cells prove safe, effective & efficient
June 15th, 2011
The first prison container cell block has exceeded expectations in its first year of operation proving to be safe, cost effective, and efficient. The unit, along with the expanded use of double-bunking averted the prison capacity crisis. Rimutaka Prison’s ... 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
Tremain speaks at Australian Parliament
May 23rd, 2011
MP for Napier, Chris Tremain, will speak tonight at the Australian Parliament in Canberra at a forum to encourage Non Proliferation and Nuclear Disarmament. Mr Tremain has been a member of PNND, Parliamentarians for Non Proliferation and Nuclear Disarmament ... read more
