News
MPs welcome cycle trail for Hawke’s Bay
July 7th, 2010
Local MPs Chris Tremain and Craig Foss welcome the go ahead today for a cycleway in Hawke’s Bay as part of The New Zealand Cycle Trail project. “The go ahead and Government investment of $1.88 million is great news for Hawke’s Bay,” say both MPs ... read more
Hawke’s Bay Social Services Get Support
July 7th, 2010
A further $315,000 is being injected into critical social services in Hawke’s Bay under the Government’s Community Response Fund. This is round three of the fund, established last year to help NGOs meet critical demand while under financial pressure from ... read more
Bay Museum Huge for The Bay
July 2nd, 2010
Local MP’s Chris Tremain and Craig Foss are very proud of the announcement today of Government support for the Hawke’s Bay Regional Museum project. Chris Tremain says. “I am a huge fan and very supportive of the project and together with Craig Foss ... read more
Local MPs announce Funding boost for Rescue Helicopter
July 1st, 2010
“Almost $80,000 will be given to the Hawke’s Bay Helicopter Rescue Trust this week thanks to extra funding from the National-led Government,” says Craig Foss MP for Tukituki “The Hawke ’s Bay Helicopter Rescue Trust provides a vital ... read more
Want to get in on the Action?
June 30th, 2010
‘The Rugby World Cup is coming to Hawke’s Bay and on the 12th of July the organizers are recruiting volunteers for our region,’ said Craig Foss MP for Tukituki. ‘It’s a fantastic opportunity to become involved in this amazing event,’ says Chris ... read more
Wine, Dine and the Rugby World Cup
June 30th, 2010
‘We are thrilled that Hawke’s Bay Wines will be showcased at huge events promoting the Rugby World Cup,’ said Chris Tremain MP for Napier. New Zealand Wine growers, supported by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise are leveraging off Rugby World Cup ... 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
Our wine to China – a developing market
June 28th, 2010
‘Developing new markets for our Wine is a very high priority,’ said Tukituki MP Craig Foss, ‘and China is one such significant market.’ In 2009 New Zealand wine exports to China were worth $14.2 million or 1.4 per cent of all our wine exports. ‘We ... read more
Local MPs ask for safety improvements for SH2
June 28th, 2010
Local MPs Craig Foss and Chris Tremain have asked the Ministry of Transport what measures are planned to make SH2 safer. The following is a reply from the Ministry outlining the planned safety improvements for the near future: “We are nearing the design ... 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
