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Marja Lubeck
Viewpoint – Building a secure future
Our area is getting noticed! Rodney saw a record number of cabinet ministers visiting last term with portfolios such as education, environment, tourism, transport, finance...
Viewpoint – Lifting incomes as prices rise
Over the past month I have run a survey on social media. It has confirmed what we have heard over many months of making welfare...
Viewpoint – Teamwork pays off
Who could have predicted that the worldwide pandemic would see us having a second summer under Covid conditions? But after what has been another tough...
Viewpoint – Silver linings for Christmas
Here in Whangaparāoa, we have all worked incredibly hard over the past few months to keep ourselves and the rest of New Zealand safe. Our hard...
Viewpoint – Getting rid of tolls
It seems a while ago now, but the decision by the Minister of Transport not to toll the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway was welcomed, especially...
Viewpoint – Budget balancing act
There was great news for Whangaparāoa as infrastructure is upgraded across NZ to drive economic growth. The budget locked in $830 million for Penlink to...
Viewpoint – Home heating help
For many people winter can be a troubling time, struggling to afford the additional costs of heating, to ensure a healthy, warm home. As a...
Viewpoint – GP fees drop for some
First of all I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and I hope that the year started well for you. I was...
Viewpoint – Parliamentary duties
It’s been a year since Jacinda Ardern’s Government took office. How time flies! As MPs we’ve all been very busy this last year, and Rodney...
Viewpoint – Action on climate change
Climate change is happening. Summers are getting hotter and drier, winters are getting shorter, and storms are getting more destructive. Our economy is already starting...