Tag: Simeon Brown
Government going backwards
Employment law reform is one of the most talked about issues in New Zealand right now, as businesses across the country worry what might...
Government must act now to reduce synthetic drug harm
The Coroner’s report released last Friday showing there had been between 40-45 deaths in the last 12 months as a result of synthetic drug...
Brown: “Mixed messages from Government on mental health”
Mental health is a significant issue facing New Zealand, with Labour coming to Government promising to make radical reforms to the sector.
We were repeatedly...
A brilliant stroke: reaching out to communities
It was more than a table-tennis match. It was a way of connecting with migrants who may not speak the same language.
A turnout of...
A flood of questions need answers
Some hard questions were asked at a public meeting hosted by Howick ward Councillor Sharon Stewart to discuss the ongoing concerns due to the...
Neighbours angry as 10 houses crammed onto two properties
More than 30 residents in a small Bucklands Beach street are up in arms about a development which will see 10 properties built on...
Brown: Government’s housing plan in disarray
During the election, the Labour Party campaigned on a promise of building 100,000 new houses over the next 10 years in addition to what...
Brown: “Coalition chaos means three strikes law will stay”
I was very pleased with the announcement earlier this week that the Government will not be going ahead with its proposal to scrap the...
A Tribute to Dick Quax
Instead of my usual column today, I wanted to give a few thoughts and reflections on our local Councillor Dick Quax, who passed away...
Simeon signs on as patrol patron
They’re the unsung heroes of our community - and they want you to join them.
You may have spotted Community Patrol cars or their shirts...