Rangitikei District Monitor
My first experience of Budget week as a Member of Parliament was very interesting, and reminded me that Parliament is rich with history and ceremony. And it also cemented for me that there is an underlying sense of respect from Members of Parliament for the special nature of this place, and this contributes to the strong democracy we have in New Zealand. Budget 2012 is part of our consistent strategy to get our books back in order, and encourage strong economic growth for New Zealand.
Our budget has been received favourably by commentators around the world for its conservatism in these very testing times for so many economies. It is steady, and has achieved some milestones. Probably the most notable of these is to have redirected some $4 billion of savings into new areas of investment in health, education, the sciences and infrastructure. I look forward to the results of the past three years being rewarded with growth in the next three, allowing the country to achieve better education results, pay better wages, and improve our health outcomes in our rural areas.
Since writing last month I have had the opportunity to visit Rangitikei College where I was shown around by the head boy Daniel Lett, and head academic pupil Renee Brady. I was impressed with what they both showed and told me. I then spent some time with new principle Karene Biggs, and again was impressed with her aspiration for the school. A school such as Rangitikei College has a huge influence on the future of towns like Marton as they produce the district’s leaders of the future.
One last thing: Each area of our electorate has their own iconic businesses, and in Marton one of those is PEC Electronic Services. Our most recent business to hit the headlines in the area is Baker No Tillage, whose principal John Baker has been nominated for this year’s World Food Prize.
Our budget has been received favourably by commentators around the world for its conservatism in these very testing times for so many economies. It is steady, and has achieved some milestones. Probably the most notable of these is to have redirected some $4 billion of savings into new areas of investment in health, education, the sciences and infrastructure. I look forward to the results of the past three years being rewarded with growth in the next three, allowing the country to achieve better education results, pay better wages, and improve our health outcomes in our rural areas.
Since writing last month I have had the opportunity to visit Rangitikei College where I was shown around by the head boy Daniel Lett, and head academic pupil Renee Brady. I was impressed with what they both showed and told me. I then spent some time with new principle Karene Biggs, and again was impressed with her aspiration for the school. A school such as Rangitikei College has a huge influence on the future of towns like Marton as they produce the district’s leaders of the future.
One last thing: Each area of our electorate has their own iconic businesses, and in Marton one of those is PEC Electronic Services. Our most recent business to hit the headlines in the area is Baker No Tillage, whose principal John Baker has been nominated for this year’s World Food Prize.
