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By: Simon Watts


By Hon Simon Watts, Member of Parliament for North Shore Minister of Energy, Climate Change, Revenue and Local Government

North Shore to benefit from more police on the beat

Safety in our town centres is something locals have raised with me often. No one should feel unsafe walking down Hurstmere Road or worry that their business will be the next target of retail crime. That is why this government...

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issue 170 december 2025

Economic growth is great for everyday New Zealanders

The National Government has just expanded its FamilyBoost scheme, providing ECE rebates to tens of...

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issue 168 october 2025

Getting local government back to the basics

Earlier this month, I introduced legislation in Parliament that will return local government back to the basics...

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issue 166 august 2025

Driving economic growth to help Kiwis get ahead is at the...

It is only through a strong, growing economy that we can create jobs, deal with the cost of living, and invest in...

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issue 164 june 2025

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