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Posted at 3:10pm Friday 17th Feb, 2012
 Coromandel MP Scott Simpson is asking for the support of New Zealanders as he embarks on his first three years in Parliament.
Scott delivered his maiden speech in Parliament on Wednesday, where he commented on the beauty of the Coromandel and the many advances planned for the community.
Scott Simpson.
His speech reflected on the importance of the Coromandel...
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Posted at 10:12am Thursday 09th Feb, 2012 | By Edward Scragg
 First time MP Brendan Horan is asking New Zealanders to believe in themselves as he sets out on three years in Parliament where he hopes to promote the causes of Tauranga residents.
He gave his maiden speech in Parliament on Wednesday evening, where he commented on the need for economic stimulation and improved swimming education.
In Parliament Brendan...
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Posted at 7:38am Thursday 12th Jan, 2012 | By Andrew Campbell
 Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson is accusing opponents of the government’s draft Food Bill, of scaremongering.
"Much of what they claim is untrue and causing many people unnecessary concern," says Kate.
She is referring to claims the Bill will prevent New Zealanders from growing their own food and trading it with neighbours and friends.
“That...
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Posted at 3:24pm Sunday 18th Dec, 2011
 Time is running out for Maketu residents eligible to vote in their community ward by-election to ensure voting papers get sent to them in the mail.
The electoral rolls for the Western Bay of Plenty District Council Maketu Community Board by-election close on December 22.
“Only those people who are correctly enrolled by the time the electoral...
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Posted at 12:04pm Friday 16th Dec, 2011 | By Phillipa Yalden
 Tauranga MP Simon Bridges may be bright and clever, but still needs more time to mature in parliament according to the annual roll call of MP performance.
The roll call is a rating and performance profile put together by editors of the Christchurch based political Trans Tasman media outlet.
Tauranga MP Simon Bridges.
It outlines how each politician...
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Posted at 11:18am Tuesday 13th Dec, 2011 | By Phillipa Yalden
 Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell says the confidence and supply agreement between the Maori Party and the National-led Government gives his party power to reduce poverty.
The MP for the Maori electorate, that includes the Bay of Plenty from Cape Runaway to Waihi Beach, says the agreement allows the party to implement policy from outside of cabinet on...
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Posted at 11:52am Monday 12th Dec, 2011
 Bay of Plenty MP Tony Ryall remains the Minister of Health and the Minister of State Owned Enterprises with the Prime Minister announcing his cabinet today.
He has lost the State Services portfolio with this going to Jonathan Coleman.
“National’s line-up is a very strong one, with a mixture of fresh talent and experience,” says...
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Posted at 9:27am Monday 05th Dec, 2011
 The Electoral Commission is urging Maketu residents to ensure they are enrolled as there is to be a Western Bay of Plenty District Council by-election on February 10.
“A by-election for the Maketu Community Board takes place in just 10 weeks time,” says registrar of electors Lesley Christophers.
“All eligible people will need to...
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Posted at 12:01pm Monday 28th Nov, 2011 | By Edward Scragg
 Tauranga residents can look forward to extra representation in Parliament with both National’s Simon Bridges and New Zealand First’s Brendan Horan elected.
Simon Bridges won the constituency and once the special votes are counted his majority is expected to be more than 16,000.
New Zealand First list MP Brendan Horan and National constituent...
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Posted at 2:48pm Friday 25th Nov, 2011
 There are 45 polling booths operating in the Western Bay of Plenty for the general election and referendum on the electoral system.
Booths are open 9am-7pm.
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Primary School Hall, 66 Carmichael Road.
Kaimai
Kaimai School, 1853 State Highway 29.
Matakana Island
Te Kura O Te Moutere O Matakana, 183 Opureora Road.
Matapihi
Te...
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