David MacLeod MP for New Plymouth

March marks five months since the General Election and the end of our 100 Day Plan. It’s been all go setting up the electorate office, learning the ropes in Wellington, and getting on with the mahi our Coalition Government has committed to. 2024 will bring change as we begin rebuilding the economy, restoring law and order, and delivering better outcomes in health and education.

My office is now open at 37 Gill Street. The team is available to provide information, advice and support, and to facilitate connections within the electorate. I am here to represent you and I look forward to strengthening relationships with our business community. If you have a project for consideration, or an issue you need help resolving, please get in touch.

On January 31st I delivered my maiden speech in which I reflected on my path to parliament and shared my priorities as an MP. I want to help drive pragmatic policy changes that will support businesses and primary industry, while encouraging responsible and sustainable business practices.

Already the Government has repealed the cumbersome Natural and Built Environment and Spatial Planning Acts, committed to a reassessment of regulations affecting the primary sector, and put Labour’s ute tax into reverse. These are just some of the practical reforms that will improve the standard of living and reduce costs for all New Zealanders.

I am excited for the work ahead. I have taken on the responsibilities of Chair of the Environment Committee, and member of the Finance and Expenditure Committee which will keep me busy in Wellington. Of course, my priority is the New Plymouth electorate from Ōpunakē to Waitara, and when home I will be on the ground and amongst the action. I am also keen to invite colleagues to visit our corner of the country. So far this year I have welcomed Ministers Simeon Brown, Tama Potaka, and most recently Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Paul Goldsmith to open WOMAD.

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David.MacLeodMP@parliament.govt.nz • (06) 759 2580

37 Gill Street, New Plymouth, PO Box 8064