Tag: Simeon Brown
Government pulls plug on Three Waters legislation
The Coalition Government's legislative plan to address longstanding issues with local water infrastructure and service delivery took a big step today with the repeal...
Government axing regional fuel tax
Motorists in Auckland will soon enjoy lower petrol and diesel prices.
The coalition Government announced on February 8 that it’s axing the controversial Auckland Regional...
Education a focus as school year begins
By Simeon Brown, Member of Parliament for Pakuranga
During last year's election campaign National made it clear that we would make improving educational outcomes...
Youth council voting move scrapped
Local Government Minister and Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown has announced the coalition Government will not proceed with the previous Labour Government’s plan to lower...
A busy start to the new year!
By Simeon Brown, Member of Parliament for Pakuranga
I wanted to start my first column in 2024 by wishing you all a Happy New...
Road-user charges exemption ending for EVs and plug-in hybrids
People who drive light electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids will start paying road-user charges (RUC) for them from April 1.
Transport Minister and Pakuranga...
Public transport fares set to rise
The amount of money public transport users pay to get around the city is about to increase.
Auckland Transport (AT) says it reviews its fares...
‘We will bring discipline back’
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany
The new coalition Government has been in office for a few weeks, and the previous...
National’s 100-day action plan delivers change
By Simeon Brown, Member of Parliament for Pakuranga
A couple of weeks ago, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon outlined the National-led government's priorities for our...
Howick Santa Parade draws the crowds
The 70th Howick Santa Parade was a remarkable success, drawing unprecedented crowds to the Howick main street.
This year's parade, a significant milestone, was met...