Winter has well and truly arrived and we hope you all enjoy the long weekend and have the chance to get away for Queen’s Birthday.

As you will be aware things are picking up as the General Elections are nearing – while a date has yet to be set we are working hard drawing up policy and drafting Bills to make sure the National Party is prepared to be the next Government.

National has recently announced its promise to invest up to $1.5 billion to drive the roll out of a ‘fibre to the home’ ultra-fast broadband network. New Zealand has fallen behind its global competitors when it comes to broadband. As a result, we are missing out on the opportunities of this century’s leading technology – the Internet.

Fibre will deliver huge economic benefits for our country in terms of enhanced productivity, improved global connectivity, and enhanced capacity for innovation. We know that this will benefit you directly.

We believe this is an investment that will help deliver the economic step change that New Zealand needs to significantly lift average incomes over time. Increasing incomes is an important way to provide relief to New Zealander’s feeling the pinch of rising prices of food, fuel and basic commodities.

As always, we are happy to hear your concerns and help with your inquiries. If you need our assistance please contact the Electorate Office on:

Ph: 07 834 3407

Email: davidbennett@xtra.co.nz