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  • May 30, 2025

    A Whirlwind Month

  • May 02, 2025

    Community, Remembrance, and Representation

  • April 02, 2025

    Out and About

    It’s been a busy month in the Tāmaki electorate office, but there’s been plenty of opportunity to get outside and make the most of the good weather. We are privileged to live in the greatest part of Auckland, and at the start of last month tens of thousands of locals descended on our Tāmaki Dr waterfront, me included, to take part in Round the Bays. It called for a large hat, comfy shoes, and of course, a pink shirt. I love seeing our beachfront utilised in the summer months and there were many smiles on the day.

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  • February 28, 2025

    What’s happening in Tāmaki?

    Hasn’t it been a lovely summer? We’re right back into the swing of things in Parliament this month, and as good as it is to be back in Wellington, I love the feeling of coming back to the Tāmaki community each week and feeling the warmth of people in our neighbourhoods as well as the sun (it seems to evade windy Welly!).

    This month, I had the pleasure of re-visiting Remuera Gardens Village. I spoke with residents at the Village during the 2023 campaign and as I visited again to officiate the opening of new apartments this week it struck me how quickly time passes! The new Avenue Apartments are now open and they’re spectacular. Well done to all the team (architects, builders, and project managers) as I understand it was delivered under budget and well before time, this will come as welcome news to current residents too! Impressive.

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  • February 05, 2025

    Back in Action for 2025

    It’s been a wonderful summer to spend time with family and friends and to reflect. We’re lucky to spend our time not only in the most beautiful country in the world, but in a slice of Auckland with a real sense of community.

    This community spirit was on full display when we farewelled Tracey and Mark, owners of St Heliers’ Miss Moo’s Kitchen, in January who’ve handed over the keys to their café to pastry chef Meng. I stopped in on their last day and was blown away by the number of locals who popped in to give a hug and well wishes. In our community, coffee isn’t just coffee, it’s served with warmth and friendship.

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  • December 20, 2024

    Signing Off

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!

    Wherever you spend the holiday season, I hope you get the chance to unwind, reflect and most importantly relax.

    As I sign-off for 2024, I feel very thankful for the support of our wonderful community who stop for chats, give a wave from cars, or email through ideas to our office. I’m also thankful for my Tāmaki electorate office staff Jaden, Jan and Cynthia who go in to bat for constituents every day.

    The generosity of our community and effort of our team was on full display last Friday when we hosted Women’s Refuge for a Community meeting. So many of you showed up to donate gifts to mums and kids who’d be finding themselves away from home this Christmas. A big, BIG, thank you for the overwhelming level of support you showed to Kiwis in need.

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  • December 17, 2024

    Christmas is Upon Us

    I love Christmas. It truly is the best time of the year. There’s good food, music, presents, and decorations. Our electorate has been in full Christmas swing (even in November) and over the past month I’ve celebrated with you at the St Helier’s School Christmas Fair, the St Helier’s Christmas Markets, local property management company Harbinson’s Christmas Party and the Stonefield Family Market Day where I bumped not only into Santa but new Sergeant Dan, who’s based at the Glen Innes Station.

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  • November 06, 2024

    Busy in Tāmaki

    With students feeling the pressure of NCEA exams starting this week, I’d like to give a shout out all our local parents who’ve supported their children through high school years and will be giving advice and loving support through the stress of tests and waiting on university entrance. I hope all our soon-to-be high school graduates get the grades they’ve studied hard to get this year. Go well!

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  • October 01, 2024

    One Year in Tāmaki

    It’s been a privilege to serve as your local Member of Parliament for one year!

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  • September 03, 2024

    The Good and the Bad

    A lot has happened in Tāmaki over the past month, both good and bad.

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