An Update From Stuart Smith
There has been much hand wringing out of the false premise that rail can only succeed with rail-enabled ferries. This is not the case.
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ECAN and the Blythe River
Stuart Smith https://stuartsmith.national.org.nz/ As local MP I have had a lot of complaints about the inaccuracies in ECan’s report which led me to write to them seeking an explanation. What is particularly alarming is ECan’s dismissive response to these legitimate grievances. Instead of engaging
Get Out and Vote for NZ
Stuart Smith National MP Kaikoura With the election campaign in full swing, public interest in politics is growing, focusing on the policies that will shape New Zealand’s direction over the next three years. There have been seven candidate debates in Kaikoura so far, with the largest audience of 70
National Will Crack Down on Gangs
Stuart Smith National MP Kaikoura The crime wave in New Zealand is out of control, ranging from youths stealing cars and ram-raiding businesses to street violence, and we have had enough. Gangs are running rampant, emboldened by Labour’s soft-on-crime approach. Since Labour took office in 2017, gang numbers have
Looking at National’s Back Pocket Boost
Stuart Smith National MP Kaikoura New Zealand should be a country where, if you work hard, you can get ahead. But after years of economic mismanagement by Labour, topped off by two years of rampant inflation, huge increases in interest rates and a shrinking economy, most Kiwis are going backwards.
Supporting the Health Care System
Stuart Smith National MP Kaikoura Under a National government, many more New Zealanders will gain access to essential cancer treatments. The National Cancer Control Agency has identified 13 cancer treatments as either lifesaving or life-prolonging and currently, these treatments lack funding in New Zealand. These therapies target lung, bowel, kidney,
Sustainable Energy That Also Supports Our Lifestyle
Stuart Smith National MP Kaikoura There are no easy answers when it comes to reducing emissions. Some call for a significant reduction in energy consumption to mitigate emissions, but that would have a significant impact on our standard of living. Others argue that the efforts of smaller nations, like New
Good News for Emissions in NZ
Stuart Smith National MP Kaikoura The news that New Zealand might be a net absorber of CO2 is exciting and challenges our approach to emissions management. The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) requires an emission certificate for each tonne of CO2 equivalent emitted, encouraging consumption choices towards lower emissions. The benefits
Getting Back on Track: Tax and Spending
Stuart Smith National MP Kaikoura As they say, a week is a long time in politics, and it has been for the Labour government. While I take no pleasure from the troubles of others, in these challenging times we must have our government focused on the things that really matter.
The Race Is On for White Hydrogen
Stuart Smith National MP Kaikoura Hydrogen was created in the big bang and is the most abundant element in the universe. It is a clean, flexible and energy-efficient fuel. It can be burnt in an internal combustion engine with the only emission being water. In a fuel cell hydrogen combines
Getting NZ Back on Track
Stuart Smith National MP Kaikoura I had the pleasure of hosting Chris Luxon at public meetings in Kaikoura and Blenheim on Monday and the feedback has been very positive. He is working hard holding multiple Get NZ Back on Track meetings every week throughout the country. While most people are
Our Energy Must Be Sound
Stuart Smith National MP Kaikoura We owe much to our ready access to affordable and reliable energy: it is closely correlated with increases in population, GDP per capita and life expectancy. But we have been putting all this at risk with a focus on sustainability which, while in itself is
Let’s Get Back on Track
Stuart Smith National MP for Kaikoura http://stuartsmith.national.org.nz/ The MMP electoral system in New Zealand has its flaws, and many people are not familiar with how it works. In reality, only two major parties have a realistic chance of forming a government: National or Labour. Some people
The Creeping Loss of Our Freedoms
he fundamental human right of freedom of speech is being threatened in New Zealand, and, if we fail to resist, we risk losing it entirely. The recent shutdown of Posie Parker’s Let Women Speak tour by protestors serves as a clear illustration of this danger. Another instance is Julian
We Must Embrace Bio Tech
Stuart Smith National MP for Kaikoura stuartsmith.national.org.nz On Sunday, our Science, Innovation and Technology Spokesperson, Hon Judith Collins, announced National’s Harnessing Biotech Plan that will end the ban on genetic modification and gene editing in New Zealand. The policy will unlock the benefits of these technologies