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NZCCF Pink Ribbon Appeal 14th October
October 12th, 2011
This Friday I will be collecting for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. I will join the ‘Pink Army Volunteer’ and I encourage you to support the appeal as much as you are able. Almost everyone knows a family that has been touched by breast ... read more
‘One Day School’ is a programme for gifted children in Hawke’s Bay.
October 11th, 2011
On Wednesday 21st September, I have the privilege to address a small group of young men that seemed older than the years they presented. The children that are part of the Gifted Education Centre and are given the opportunity to learn at the depth and pace ... read more
Ultra-fast broadband to 100,000 students by 30 June 2012
October 11th, 2011
Local MPs Craig Foss and Chris Tremain are rapt to know that by 30 June 2012 14 Napier and Hastings schools will have faster broadband. The roll out of ultra-fast broadband-enabling fibre to schools is progressing well and 14 local schools will benefit from ... read more
Ross Shield – our own World Cup
October 10th, 2011
Another stunning round of games in the RWC has brought New Zealand a step closer to the ultimate prize. While we all want our boys to take the trophy, one can’t help but think what a fantastic tournament it has been with memories that will last a lifetime ... read more
Local Hawke’s Bay MPs praise Councils for improved performance
October 4th, 2011
29 September 2011 Local Hawke’s Bay MPs Craig Foss and Chris Tremaincongratulate their Local Government Councils for processing more resource consents on time in the past two years. “Our Councils are now approving more consents on time,” says Napier ... read more
Agreements enhance China-NZ relationship
October 4th, 2011
28 September 2011 Local MPs Chris Tremain and Craig Foss are rapt with the latest agreements enhancing China –NZ relationships especially in regard to apple access. “Five new agreements recently signed show the growing relationship between China and ... read more
‘Duff books at Otane’
October 4th, 2011
My job often takes me into schools. Dishing out books is one of my great pleasures. This Duff Books program is awesome. Encouraging our children to read is such a postive experience to be part of. Three times a year a book catalogue is delivered to ... read more
Media Statement
October 4th, 2011
Hon Craig Foss Minister for Senior Citizens 30 September 2011 Celebrating International Day of Older Persons International Day of Older Persons on 1 October is a day dedicated to the celebration of older people throughout New Zealand and the rest of ... read more
The Eyebright Awards 2011
October 3rd, 2011
Congrats to our local Plunket team for all their hard work reaching out to our young parents in the community and providing them with valuable support. The picture paints a thousand words. Well done Team! ... read more
Planting for Living Legends.
October 3rd, 2011
Living Legends is taking the field to the forest during New Zealand’s hosting of Rugby World Cup 2011. I had the pleasure of being part of this event on Saturday 24th September. During September and October 2011 almost 85,000 native trees will be planted ... read more
