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Sabin targets Northland’s needs u by Colin Patterson
Economic development and education are two areas of focus for Northland’s re-elected National party MP, Mike Sabin.
Coastal park to protect endangered birds
Announcement expected to end controversy …
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Sewage costs questioned
Te Kopuru residents request information from KDC to determine whether they are paying twice …
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Celebrating a century Another notable milestone in Dargaville history …
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p Re-elected Northland MP Mike Sabin celebrates Saturday’s election result with supporters at his campaign headquarters in Whangarei
His second term was endorsed by 16,827 voters, more than twice that of Labour candidate Willow-Jean Prime. “It was a pleasing result,” says Mr Sabin, adding he has 10 priorities for Northland over the next three years, most concerning economic development. “I want to make sure Northland’s economic potential continues to be realised. We need more business investment. I want to make sure Northland is a good place to work and invest.” “Education will be another priority area. We’ve got some serious issues
in education. School rolls are dropping and a number of schools are under statutory management. We need to have schools with quality management that provides students with the skills they need to succeed in the world.” Referring to his Bill in the last parliament that validated illegally prepared rate demands by the Kaipara District Council over the Mangawhai sewage disaster, he added: “I didn’t win any popularity contests in Mangawhai and that had some implications.
“But as I explained at a public meeting there, you don’t just elect an MP to do the easy stuff.” With Prime Minister John Key set to form a new government and fresh talent to replace retiring ministers, Mr Sabin is cagey about whether he’ll get the call. “I have no idea of what my chances are. That’s up to the prime minister. But all MPs aspire to higher office. If I get the call, I’d be honoured to serve.” Northland’s political scene also changed, with Labour’s Kelvin Davis defeating Internet Mana’s Hone Harawira by 1,119 votes in Te Tai Tokerau.
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