One year ago, we were in full campaign mode for election day October 14th. For me personally I will never forget the sense of relief and elation that day bought, along with a strong sense of responsibility.
My goal has never changed, and that is to be the best local MP I can be and every day I work to achieve that goal.
Reflecting on my first year as MP, I appreciate how important it is to work with a good team whether it be in Parliament, the National Party or in my Ilam office
Being in coalition, progress is a compromise, but we are focussed on the problems that Kiwi voters told us needed fixing. Education, Health and Law and Order require big changes after six years of costly systems’ reviews rather than the delivery of real and tangible solutions.
We’ve made good progress but there’s more to come. I’d like to invite you to pop in to the office on Sunday 13 October between 2-4pm for a slice of cake and a chat to let me know your thoughts of our first year. I look forward to seeing you and hearing your views.
THE MONTH THAT WAS ... September
Collecting for MS at Fendalton Mall
Enjoying a sneak preview of Ninja Valley Playground, Bush Inn
Honoured to be speaking at Sri Ganesha Temple, Bishopdale
Incredible Moon Festival held at St Margarets College
Hosting a group from NZ Model Parliament in my Ilam Office
Visiting the medical research and training programmes at Otago University Invercargill campus with Penny Simmonds MP
Visiting Te Ora Hou Otautahi in the Ilam electorate
Keynote speaker at CoLab Conference, Wellington
Speaking at the Restaurant Assoc briefing
THE MONTH AHEAD ... October
October saw the launch of the FamilyBoost package which gives financial support to parents struggling with early childhood education (ECE). Under this scheme families earning up to $180,000 can claim up to 25% of their weekly ECE fees – capped at $975 every three months. For more information on how to access this valuable support, visit www.ird.govt.nz/familyboost
Ilam Electorate JP Clinic
Starting in October we will be holding a JP Clinic in the Ilam office on Thursdays between 12 – 1pm Call first if you wish - 03 3593665 or just pop in.
Ilam/Wigram Luncheon –
Crockfords 218 Riccarton Road, 25 October 12 noon.
$15 pp and $5 raffle ticket
The October Ilam/Wigram luncheon hosts Barbara Kuriger as speaker. Now in her fourth term, Barbara brings experience, enthusiasm, drive and direction to her role as MP for Taranaki-King Country and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Barbara is a former board member of DairyNZ, Primary ITO, Taratahi, Dairy Women’s Network and NZ Young Farmers. She was 2012’s Dairy Woman of the Year and made a Fellow of the NZ Institute of Directors in 2014.
The final luncheon for 2024 on November 29 has Rt Hon Gerry Brownlee as guest speaker
St Christopher's Church Fair - Saturday October 19th, 9:30am
244 Avonhead Rd
As always, my team and I are here and available to help. Give us a call 03 3593665 or pop in to the office in Fendalton Village, (cnr Ilam/Clyde Rds) Monday to Friday 9-3 pm.
Kind regards
Hamish Campbell
Office Address: Fendalton Village, 5/376 Ilam Road (cnr Ilam/Clyde Rds).
Phone: 03 3593665