Is the government blowing the budget?
On the 1st of July, the Government’s Regional Fuel Tax came into effect after the Labour Government put the House into urgency so they...
Our older locals keep it real
I recently invited a cross-section of our over 65’s in the community to a morning tea to chat about how the government is going...
Our Community Mural at Welcome Bay
I’ve seen a few murals in my time. I like the way as public art they stand out amongst their often separate surroundings.
Our Welcome...
Turning over new soil in Welcome Bay
Welcome Bay has been turning over new earth in recent weeks.
The first is the new Maungatapu Underpass Project. Spade in hand, my colleague Transport...
Potential new housing development in Papamoa for those in need
Nobody in our community wants to see people sleeping in cars or unable to find permanent accommodation – that is not the New Zealand,...
Have your say on roading, be loud, act now!
Our city’s transport has certainly been a hot topic over the last few months, and that has only been heightened by the release of...
Happy New Year and welcome to 2017
The WHOMP has been refreshed, rejuvenated and rebranded in time for this edition, and so too has our Government. The substance of both remains...
Business as usual
Hello and welcome to my first column of the 52nd Parliament. Thank you for re-electing me as your Member of Parliament. I’m really proud...
Poor Data Collection is Holding Our City Back
Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller is calling the Government to account for a lack of accurate data on Tauranga’s growth...
Getting roofs over our heads
Getting people into warm, dry houses sooner is a challenge the Government has set itself.
Putting those words into action, since June this year over...