As your local MP for North Shore, I am proud to be part of a Government that is actively working to support you in getting ahead. 

That is why we are rebuilding the economy to ease the cost of living and get benefit numbers down. Recently, we received encouraging news-inflation has dropped to 4 percent, the lowest since June 2021. This is a testament to the effectiveness of our efforts to ease the cost of living for hardworking Kiwis. The Government's plan is working, and we are on track to rebuild the economy.

We are helping to ease the cost of living by reducing taxes for hardworking Kiwis, introducing our FamilyBoost childcare tax credits, and ensuring the Reserve Bank is focused solely on reducing inflation.

The latest data reveals an increase of 70,000 people on Jobseeker Support since National was last in Government. However, we are not deterred. We are determined to help these Kiwis back into work, opening up more significant opportunities in life. This is why the Government has set a target to reduce these numbers by 50,000 people by 2030, and we have a solid plan to achieve it.

Our strategy to achieve this target is multifaceted. We are ensuring sanctions are utilised, implementing six-month work check-ins, and requiring beneficiaries to reapply for Jobseeker benefits every six months. We are also introducing new non-financial sanctions and a traffic light system to help job seekers meet their work obligations.

However, rebuilding the economy is our most important plan to ease the cost of living and get more Kiwis into work. Our comprehensive plan includes stopping wasteful Government spending, cutting red tape, building infrastructure, growing skills, and strengthening our trade connections.

Only through a robust economy can we effectively reduce the cost of living, increase incomes, and provide the public services that New Zealanders rely on. As your MP, I am committed to this vision and are working tirelessly to make it a reality.