Angie Warren-Clark Labour MP

Minister for Food Safety and Seniors, Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall visited Zespri, Eastpack and Whaioranga Trust: Elder Abuse Response Service. We are investing $20.3million to modernise our trade certification system, supporting more than $35billion worth of food exports a year to meet importing countries requirements. The new digital system provides high levels of traceability throughout the supply chain. This investment is a key part of our 10-year roadmap, and helps protect our borders from unsafe foods and unwanted pests and diseases.

I found the time to take one of Priority One's Tauranga CBD Blueprint Walking tours (highly recommend!) and test drove an electric vehicle from Farmer AutoVillage, getting around by making the most of our half price public transport fares. At $3.90 for a day pass and no parking worries I couldn't afford not to!

As well as addressing current pressures, Budget 2022 supports farmers, growers and whenua Māori owners, unleashes business potential and boosts the Māori economy. Minister for Economic and Regional Development, Small Business, Forestry and Tourism Hon Stuart Nash was here visiting Bluelab Group, Seeka Te Awanui Huka Pak, Kids Ride Shotgun, Priority One and the Tauranga Business Chamber. Meanwhile, Tauranga's own Hon Jan Tinetti, Minister of Internal Affairs, and Women hosted Minister of Justice & Immigration Kris Faafoi.

Sunday was the icing on last weeks' cake with our Regional Conference at Whareroa Marae, the fabulous Tauranga Moana Pride Picnic and Everest Day celebrations at Pāpāmoa Sport & Recreation Centre.