The latest edition of The Hipkins Herald will be hitting local letterboxes over the next few weeks. Delivered by local volunteers, the 8 page tabloid newspaper keeps local constituents informed about the work Chris is doing both within the electorate and at Parliament.
The Autumn 2010 edition discussed the National government’s proposal to increase GST, Labour’s campaign to stop loan sharks, and and recent visits to Rimutaka by Leader Phil Goff and MPs Ruth Dyson and Carmel Sepuloni. We also profile Chelsea Torrance, Rimutaka’s Youth MP.
Rimutaka MP Chris Hipkins visited Golders Cottage last week to promote local history as a part of June 2010 Heritage Month. Mr Hipkins is encouraging locals to get behind Heritage Month, highlighting the importance of preserving and valuing our community heritage sites.
The National Government has cut $58m from the rates rebate scheme that was significantly overhauled by the last Labour government to help low-income home owners who have trouble paying their rates, says Rimutaka MP Chris Hipkins.
A recently publicised report from the Health and Disability Commissioner highlights the need for more rigorous regulations governing the care of older people in rest homes, Rimutaka MP Chris Hipkins says.
Yesterday the National Government announced a Budget of broken promises and lost opportunities, making it harder for local families to pay regular day-to-day living costs, Rimutaka MP Chris Hipkins says.
The Labour Party has welcomed news that the Government intends to join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) but remains sceptical about its commitment to increasing the share of New Zealand’s energy that comes from renewable sources.
The Government must act swiftly and decisively to ensure that the profits generated by gaming machines are actually being used for charitable purposes within local communities, Labour’s Internal Affairs spokesperson Chris Hipkins says.
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