Talking Politics with Sam Uffindell, Tauranga MP

Hello 2024! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and holiday period relaxing with family and friends.

We spent a couple of weeks together as a family at home and enjoyed time at the beaches in the Mount.

My wife and I also completed one of New Zealand’s Great Walks, the Tongariro Northern Circuit.

Three days of hiking around this beautiful national park and two nights sleeping in huts was an amazing way to challenge ourselves, get off the grid and explore one of the true wonders of our country.

Next week we return to Parliament.

As a team we are refreshed and enthusiastic to progress with the National-led government’s incredibly ambitious and transformative 100-day plan.

It is clear that New Zealand is in need of a severe turnaround job and it is our duty to rebuild our economy, reduce the cost of living crisis, restore law and order and deliver better health and education services.

I am committed, as your local MP, to ensuring our key ministers continue to come here as often as possible and clearly understand the investment requirements and opportunities here in Tauranga.

We are a key strategic part of New Zealand. Together, we can unlock this city and address some of our major issues, like transport and housing.

I will continue to work hard to be a strong local voice for all the people of Tauranga.

Please reach out if there’s anything I can do to help you.