Hamilton Bulletin - September 2011
Welcome to the September edition of the Hamilton Bulletin. Not only is the election just around the corner now but this month New Zealand plays host to the world as the Rugby World Cup kicks off.
Post-Budget Survey:
I would like to thank all of you who took the time to complete and return my recent survey. I have had many returns and they have given me a good snapshot of the issues in our area. If you requested to receive the Hamilton Bulletin I would like to welcome you to your first edition.
Welfare Reform:
We have recently announced welfare reform which will further assist in providing the right signals and incentives for young people to up skill. National will change the Government’s approach to young people who are not in education, training or work. Teenage beneficiaries will receive intensive case management and support. Essential costs like rent and power bills will be paid directly on their behalf and they will receive payment cards which can be used only for food and groceries - not alcohol and cigarettes along with a set amount of discretionary spending money.
As a Government we have also ensure that our young people have the skills necessary for a modern society. Recently we had the first graduates from the Waikato Trades Academy at Wintec. This is an important step in providing skills to our young people.
Together with good economic management and the right signals and incentives we can provide the opportunity to our young people to be active and successful in our fast growing part of the world.
In the Community:
There have been some exciting events happening around the community lately, but also with the Rugby World Cup just around the corner Hamilton is preparing for an action packed month.
Also Hamilton hosted the University of Cambridge as they returned to the Waikato River to defend their title against our team from the Waikato University in the Great Race.
Congratulations to the University of Waikato for winning the great race.
The first match for the Rugby World cup is being held this Friday, as Hamilton plays host to Japan when the take on our All Blacks. To celebrate the House bar on Hood will be hosting the Prime Minister for a pre-match drink. Tickets are $25 which includes a drink on arrival. If you wish to purchase a ticket please text me on 021988277, or follow this link for the Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=186911828048457
Post-Budget Survey:
I would like to thank all of you who took the time to complete and return my recent survey. I have had many returns and they have given me a good snapshot of the issues in our area. If you requested to receive the Hamilton Bulletin I would like to welcome you to your first edition.
Welfare Reform:
We have recently announced welfare reform which will further assist in providing the right signals and incentives for young people to up skill. National will change the Government’s approach to young people who are not in education, training or work. Teenage beneficiaries will receive intensive case management and support. Essential costs like rent and power bills will be paid directly on their behalf and they will receive payment cards which can be used only for food and groceries - not alcohol and cigarettes along with a set amount of discretionary spending money.
As a Government we have also ensure that our young people have the skills necessary for a modern society. Recently we had the first graduates from the Waikato Trades Academy at Wintec. This is an important step in providing skills to our young people.
Together with good economic management and the right signals and incentives we can provide the opportunity to our young people to be active and successful in our fast growing part of the world.
In the Community:
There have been some exciting events happening around the community lately, but also with the Rugby World Cup just around the corner Hamilton is preparing for an action packed month.
Also Hamilton hosted the University of Cambridge as they returned to the Waikato River to defend their title against our team from the Waikato University in the Great Race.
Congratulations to the University of Waikato for winning the great race.
The first match for the Rugby World cup is being held this Friday, as Hamilton plays host to Japan when the take on our All Blacks. To celebrate the House bar on Hood will be hosting the Prime Minister for a pre-match drink. Tickets are $25 which includes a drink on arrival. If you wish to purchase a ticket please text me on 021988277, or follow this link for the Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=186911828048457
