News
Random Acts of Kindness Day – Tuesday September 1
August 27th, 2010
Launched in 2005, New Zealand is the only country in the world to have a Random Acts of Kindness Day! “Come on the Bay” get in behind this great initiative,” said Craig Foss MP for Tukituki. “I have been and will be RAK’d again this year.” RAK ... read more
MP Foss works for Gemco
August 27th, 2010
Next Tuesday 31st August, Craig Foss MP for Tukituki will lend a hand to Gemco Construction as they continue the construction of Nimon’s new multi-million dollar building in Whakatu. “I am looking forward to continuing my “Work Experience“ by working ... read more
MPs Congratulate improvement at DHB
August 27th, 2010
Results released today outline massive improvements in three of the health targets, as well as dependably high achievements in the three other targets, which reflects Hawke’s Bay District Health Board’s work to deliver better health services from the ... read more
Export sector leading NZ’s economic recovery
August 27th, 2010
From the Bay’s point of view it’s great to see New Zealand’s economic recovery being led by the export side of the economy. Exports are key to our region and have experienced a significant turnaround from the low point of the recession. I’ve ... read more
MPs looking forward to the Waiata Maori Awards 2010
August 24th, 2010
The Hawke’s Bay Opera House on September 9, 10 and 12 will host the 3rd annual Waiata Maori Awards. “The search is on to find the best Maori has to offer the music world – from urban, hip-hop, pop and reggae to show bands and iconic composers –which ... read more
Drinking Age Proposals
August 23rd, 2010
Today the Government unveiled its cohesive and comprehensive alcohol law reform package. The package responds to the Law Commission’s review of alcohol laws contained in the report: Alcohol in Our Lives: Curbing the Harm. One aspect of the package is the ... read more
A clear focus on work
August 20th, 2010
National is working hard to get more people into work. “Our Future Focus package rebalances our welfare system, and clearly focuses on work,” Craig Foss, MP for Tukituki says. “It is a known fact that children are better off when parents are ... read more
HB Guardians doing a great job!
August 19th, 2010
The word sustainability is one that is bandied around more and more these days. When it comes to our natural resources, however, water, soils, indigenous forests, fisheries and fossil fuels the facts are pretty clear. Man is having a huge and often negative ... read more
Commitment to growing Kiwibank
August 19th, 2010
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Kiwibank. It has agreed to provide an uncalled capital facility to NZ Post so Kiwibank can continue to grow. The Government will underwrite Kiwibank’s growth by providing an emergency funding facility to ... read more
Support the Cancer Society with a Daffodil
August 19th, 2010
Craig Foss MP for Tukituki encourages you to donate to the Cancer Society in exchange for a Daffodil on Friday 27 August. “This year is the 20th Anniversary of Daffodil Day, and reminds us that cancer affects one in three New Zealanders,” Craig says ... read more
