Angie Warren-Clark Labour MP

The Tauranga Multicultural Festival last weekend was packed full of food, colour, music, and performances.
We had the honour of Minister for Ethnic Communities, Priyanca Radhakirshnan, join us for the day and open the event alongside Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon, Western Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer, and TCC Commissioner Shadrach Rolleston. A fabulous celebration of the diversity within our communities.
I also attended The Incubator Creative Hub's launch of their Hawkes Bay Fundraiser Exhibition, to support artists affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
A huge ‘thank you' to the generosity of our local artists who have given to the cause.
You can view this beautiful artwork up until April 10.
From April 1, we're significantly increasing support for seniors, students, beneficiaries, and those on Working for Families. Plus making childcare and after-school care more affordable for many families. We moved quickly to extend the fuel tax cuts and half-price public transport until the end of June. From April 1, a couple on superannuation get $102 more, while singles get $66.86 more. The Winter Energy Payment starts again May 1.
The recent extreme weather events have put further pressure on people across the country.
We're committed to supporting Kiwis through the response, recovery and rebuild. Latest numbers show that, thanks to our careful management of the economy, New Zealand is well positioned to tackle immediate challenges and to build back better, safer and smarter.