Viewpoint – Penlink a top priority

Firstly, can I please thank you all for the incredible and humbling support you gave me at our recent general election.

I take my public service to you all very seriously and work hard to make sure I advance and protect the interests of both our communities and individuals seeking support and help.

The election result made Whangaparāoa the strongest blue seat in the country but I want to remind everyone that as your local MP I welcome, listen to and serve every person in our community regardless of what party or candidate they support. 

I would hate to think that would ever be a barrier to someone seeking my help.

At the time of writing, we are waiting for special votes to be counted and a final result reported to the country. A strong National-led Government will be quickly formed and we will begin work straight away.

Penlink is at the top of the list in terms of local issues and I will report back to you with more detail when the Government is formed, after the special count and prior to Christmas.

It has been so good to be out and about post the election and feel the sense of energy and optimism returning to our communities.

It is up to me and our incoming Government, led by our new Prime Minister Chris Luxon, to make sure our beautiful country continues to grow and flourish with optimism, energy and confidence.

Go the ABs!

Please let me know if there’s anything I can help you with, either at my office in Ōrewa or via the email address at the top of this column.