It has been a busy time in Parliament as the Government moves past its 100 Day Plan into our latest quarterly action plan to grow the economy, support better public services and deliver for the people of New Zealand.
I’ve been really glad to get out across our great city, meeting with people and community groups around Auckland wanting to learn more about the plans of the Coalition Government.
In particular, the CultureFest held in Mt Roskill recently was a wonderful chance to join many cultural groups for some great performances alongside other Members of the National caucus, like MP for Mt Roskill, Carlos Cheung, and MPs Rima Nakhle, Greg Fleming and Cameron Brewer, who are doing a great job together representing Takanini, Maungakiekie and Upper Harbour respectively.
In the last month we’ve also been celebrating the festivals of Easter, Eid al Fitr, Vaisakhi, Songkran and Ugadi, to name a few. Easter for me is always a special time to reflect with friends and family and I hope you all had a chance to relax during the long weekend. Of course, by the time this edition goes live, we will have remembered our veterans and their families from across the services on Anzac Day. I plan to be at several observances around the city throughout the day as our country comes together to pay respects to those who served for New Zealand, the Commonwealth and a better world.
In particular, I want to remember the recent passing of Ranfurly Veterans Trust Chair Brigadier David MacGregor OBE ED. I and many others across Parliament and the Auckland Community shared many Anzac and other events with the Brigadier, and his presence will be sorely missed this year as we lay our wreaths and poppies at the Ranfurly Village memorial. We will remember them.
In Mt Albert I want to take a moment to acknowledge two of Mt Albert Grammar School’s latest alumni who have been named NZQA Top Scholars – Samuel Reeves in German and Jude Wilson in Technology. I wish them the very best for their next steps.
I also joined Westmere School students for a special session on the role of Members of Parliament and celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Sanctuary Mahi Whenua off Carrington Road, in between travel to Wellington and the regions for my parliamentary and ministerial duties. My office in Epsom has also welcomed a great new staff member, so please reach out at MPlee@parliament.govt.nz to make an appointment if my office can provide you with any assistance.
Finally, my first Seniors’ Morning Tea is coming up soon in Mt Albert and I hope you or anyone you know around Auckland who may be interested can come along – the date is 17 May from 10:30-11:30am and will be held at the Ferndale House meeting rooms 830 New North Road, Mt Albert.
Please email me at MPlee@parliament.govt.nz for RSVP and details – note there may be a light charge for catering, I hope to see you there!
Until next time, (Hon Melissa Lee) χPN National List MP based in Mt Albert
Authorised by Melissa Lee, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
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Published: April 2024