Former Bill English press secretary Nicola Grigg now Selwyn's new MP
Newly-minted Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg might have expected a landslide victory in one of the country's safest blue seats.
And while her 5000-odd vote lead was a comfortable majority, the margin to her nearest rival took her by surprise.
“It just wasn’t what I was hearing on the ground.”
The National Party candidate, a former journalist who worked as a press secretary for Bill English when he was Prime Minister, replaces retiring MP Amy Adams.
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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37.5% Yes
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62.5% No
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