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It follows a disastrous Colmar Brunton Poll result last night that saw National drop to its lowest support since 2003, plunging 17 percentage points to 29 per cent. Mr Bridges’ preferred PM result dropped six percentage points to 5 per cent, and his approval rating also fell to -40. Mr … View moreIt follows a disastrous Colmar Brunton Poll result last night that saw National drop to its lowest support since 2003, plunging 17 percentage points to 29 per cent. Mr Bridges’ preferred PM result dropped six percentage points to 5 per cent, and his approval rating also fell to -40. Mr Muller's victory came after an emergency caucus meeting today, where MPs were brought back to Wellington to make the vote. The National Party website crashed during the meeting. Nikki Kaye has been elected Deputy Leader, replacing Paula Bennett. When Mr Muller arrived at Parliament this morning, he told journalists he was “feeling very excited", calling it “a momentous day for the National Party”. Mr Muller, who grew up in Te Puna, Bay of Plenty, was a former staffer to then-PM Jim Bolger in 1996, entering Parliament as an MP in 2014. He sat at National MP rank 16, and was spokesperson for agriculture, biosecurity, food safety and forestry. The 51-year-old worked as general manager for Zespri and was group director of corporate affairs for Fonterra. Mr Muller, an avid US politics fan who has described himself previously to the Bay of Plenty Times as an “American politics tragic”, was on the receiving end of the infamous ‘OK, boomer’ quip by Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick last year. Tauranga MP Simon Bridges took over from former PM Sir Bill English in early 2018. When he was running for leader in 2018, he told he wanted his legacy if he were to become Prime Minister “to ensure New Zealand is a growing, dynamic, exciting place in the 2020s where people have opportunities”. “I would like people to look back and be glad about the kind of New Zealand we have created together.” “When I was a teen I liked to read about politics and got involved in the 1993 election and have never looked back, I believed then and still do in the values of the National Party,” he said at the time.
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Police have been contacted after "threatening and abusive" messages were posted on a West Auckland c…
Hi neighbours. Do you know anything about the poisoning of birds found in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park over the weekend? Locals found the birds in an unwell and distressed condition. However, the local possum control contractor was wrongly blamed for it and there were threats made. Anyone … View moreHi neighbours. Do you know anything about the poisoning of birds found in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park over the weekend? Locals found the birds in an unwell and distressed condition. However, the local possum control contractor was wrongly blamed for it and there were threats made. Anyone with details or information relating to the poisoning of these birds can call Auckland Council on 09 301 0101.
The hospital care given to an Auckland mother and her newborn is under investigation after their sud…
Two men have denied murdering a woman found dead at an apartment in West Auckland. The men were arr…
Know an inspirational woman who’s helping make New Zealand a better place? Nominate her now for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards.
The Women of Influence Awards shine a light on the amazing work Kiwi women are doing from grassroots level to the global stage. Helping propel our future leaders … View moreKnow an inspirational woman who’s helping make New Zealand a better place? Nominate her now for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards.
The Women of Influence Awards shine a light on the amazing work Kiwi women are doing from grassroots level to the global stage. Helping propel our future leaders and rising stars to bigger and better things.
Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... more information
Hi neighbours, do your curtains need a refresh post lockdown? Deliver your curtains to 5A Kaimahi Road, Glenfield, and we’ll give them a professional clean for you. Deliver and collect from us once cleaned and receive 20% off the cleaning cost.
Mildew and mould spores have long been recognised… View moreHi neighbours, do your curtains need a refresh post lockdown? Deliver your curtains to 5A Kaimahi Road, Glenfield, and we’ll give them a professional clean for you. Deliver and collect from us once cleaned and receive 20% off the cleaning cost.
Mildew and mould spores have long been recognised as a serious health hazard. Protect your family’s health and have your curtains cleaned by Textile Curtain Services.
We are specialists in mildew and stain removal from curtains and blinds (Roman & Austrian blinds included).
Open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9am – 12pm, for your convenience.
Temporary curtains available at no charge!
Call us on 09 473 5350.
Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?
Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.
Four Square. Just … View moreHot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?
Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.
Four Square. Just what you need, right nearby.
The Sunday Star-Times is exploring what it means to be resilient in times of uncertainty and loss. Perhaps you've suffered a devastating financial loss, overcome a health issue, or had to start over again? We're keen to hear what made you keep going, and what advice you would have for … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is exploring what it means to be resilient in times of uncertainty and loss. Perhaps you've suffered a devastating financial loss, overcome a health issue, or had to start over again? We're keen to hear what made you keep going, and what advice you would have for others. If you're happy to be identified and share your story, please share your story in the comments below, or contact kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz
When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a … View moreWhen I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a trip to the hardware store to burn a hole in your credit card. If you're thinking of putting something up on your property, check in here first:
Massive pile of items, please note the books have many pages already done or coloured but still many more to do with stickers to be used in them, so I didn't want to throw them out, my kids are just past this phase now.
There is a cookie bucket of felt pens, coloured pencils, a set of crayola… View moreMassive pile of items, please note the books have many pages already done or coloured but still many more to do with stickers to be used in them, so I didn't want to throw them out, my kids are just past this phase now.
There is a cookie bucket of felt pens, coloured pencils, a set of crayola twistables, a couple of pencil cases, stamps, including 2 sets of alphabet stamps and an ink pad, a container of word magnets, pads of paper and exercise books, cute A5 clipboard, handful of washi tapes, counting and reading activity games. NOTE: This stuff is not new but hours of kid entertain here. Probably good for preschool to early primary. Pickup Blockhouse Bay
The Government wants Aucklanders to save 20L of water a day. But what does that mean at your house?
Buying efficient appliances and fixing one-off leaks can make huge water savings, but so can small changes to daily habits. If every Aucklander showered in four minutes, we'd save 80 million … View moreThe Government wants Aucklanders to save 20L of water a day. But what does that mean at your house?
Buying efficient appliances and fixing one-off leaks can make huge water savings, but so can small changes to daily habits. If every Aucklander showered in four minutes, we'd save 80 million litres of water a day.
Check out the full list of ways to cut down your water use, here.
Just 30 minutes from Nelson, you'll find this unique hotel - the brainchild of passionate and super-friendly locals Judy and Steve Richards. Would you stay?
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