One of the best things about being an MP is engaging and working with people all over the electorate. I appreciate being invited to attend events to learn the challenges and celebrate the successes of our residents, our different ethnic groups and geographical areas, along with not-for-profits, businesses and core public facilities.
Our first year in government has seen significant progress toward the commitments we made to New Zealanders a year ago, here’s a short wrap up of the year click here.
Some of the highlights we’ve achieved:
Reducing the Cost of Living: We’ve delivered tax relief, introduced the FamilyBoost tax credit, and taken steps to control inflation, easing the financial burden on households.
Strengthening Law and Order: We’ve banned gang insignia, increased police resources, and strengthened laws to tackle organised crime, ensuring safer communities.
Improving Education: We’ve improved school attendance and achievement, provided students with better opportunities, supported teachers, and reduced bureaucracy in the sector.
On a local level in Ilam the government has funded required reconstruction for a number of schools including Christchurch Girls’ High School and Ilam School. Elmwood Normal School opened their Rimu Block in August, Yaldhurst School completed rebuild of school in September and Heaton School redevelopment is officially opening this Friday 13th.
On August 6 the long overdue Emergency Observation Unit for Christchurch Hospital was opened easing strain on ED by bridging the gap between emergency care and full hospital admission and there has been significant investment into National Roads such as SH1 Rolleston access improvements and SH75 Halswell Road improvements which will positively impact on us all.
There is much more to do and I’m looking forward to the new year and new challenges!
Hamish
Ronald McDonald Collection
Christmas is not far away and this year in the Ilam office we are collecting Christmas gifts for children at Ronald McDonald House.
If you have suitable new items for a child, that you would like to donate, please drop them (unwrapped) under the tree at my office - Unit 5, Fendalton Village (cnr Ilam/Clyde Roads).
Collection is from 25 November -13 December.
Riccarton Survey results
Over the last 3 months I have surveyed residents in Riccarton via a posted survey, online and through my website. Results are below:
Three most important issues - Riccarton
- Housing intensification 29.23
- = Parking 6.15
= Housing (access) 6.15
Environment 1.53%
Housing Intensification 29.23%
Energy 1.53%
Cost of living 3.07%
Traffic 20%
Crime 20%
Race Relations 3.07%
Parking 6.15%
Cycleways 1.53%
Derelict buildings 3.07%
Housing 6.15%
Rubbish 3.07%
Graffiti 1.53%
Three most important issues – NZ
- Access to quality health care 44.6%
- Economic recovery 43%
- Cost of living 36.9%
Economic recovery 43%
Welfare that gets people into work 10.7%
Modern infrastructure 18.4%
More jobs and higher wages 16.9%
Access to quality healthcare 44.6%
Crime 24.6%
Cost of living 36.9%
A world class education 26.1%
Housing and home ownership 23%
Research and development 9.2%
Practical environmental policies 20%
Racial equality 1.5%
Foreign Affairs 3%
Co-governance 1.5%
NB November’s Curia Poll top three NZ issues results:
- Cost of living 37.9%
- Economy 31.1%,
- Health 27.4%,
THE MONTH THAT WAS ...
‘Celebrate Bishopdale’ event
Speaking with Kirkwood School students in Parliament
Meeting with the ‘Asians in Business’ Group
Accompanying Prime Minister Christopher Luxon opening the new BP EV Giga hub in our electorate (Wasp Road)
What a boon for Christchurch! A $250m expansion of the Christchurch Engine Centre (Harewood Rd) which maintains aircraft, has been announced.
Christmas break
The office will be closed from 23rd December and reopen on 13th January.
During this time, emailed messages will be cleared and urgent enquiries will be responded to. Once we reopen, you are welcome to pop in, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm or phone 033593665 or email Hamish.campbell@parliament.govt.nz
I hope you have the opportunity to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with your family and friends over the Christmas break.
Looking forward to seeing you all in 2025!
Kind regards,
Hamish Campbell