News
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
MP supports the Genesis Reforestation Project at Mangateretere School.
June 22nd, 2010
Craig Foss MP for Tukituki was at Mangateretere School on Friday 16th June taking part in a planting programme. “I was delighted to be asked to join the students of Mangateretere School with their restoration and beautification native tree planting ... read more
Craig Foss Backs Hot Red Hawke’s Bay
June 16th, 2010
Hawke’s Bay red wine is being show cased in an annual expo in Wellington tonight, Wednesday 16th June. Craig says ”This is the only time that you will see me Backing Red! I hope to be given leave from the House to attend this exciting Hawke’s Bay red ... read more
Brad and Dan are Backing the Bay in Cardiff
June 14th, 2010
Brad Munroe and Dan Grimshaw are celebrating the All Blacks win at Cardiff on the 8th of November 2009 ... 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
MP’s Back the Bay’s push for Velodrome
June 11th, 2010
Local MPs Craig Foss and Chris Tremain will continue to Back The Bay’s push for a velodrome centre of excellence. “We believe that Prime Minister John Key’s proposal to build centres of sporting excellence throughout NZ creates a huge opportunity ... read more
