Andrew Bayly MP

I spoke to the NBR's Brent Edwards following the Antarctic Parliamentarians Assembly in Wellington this week, which I was proud to chair. Managing the commercial pressures from the likes of tourism with the environmental importance of Antarctica is something the assembly can support by turning parliamentarians into advocates.

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Our new planning system will make it easier to build the houses and infrastructure New Zealand needs, let farmers and growers get on with doing what they do best, and boost our primary sector while protecting the environment.

This is real democracy in action. Pro-Palestinian supporters side by side with Pro-Israeli supporters on the front lawn of Parliament. Not sure either group could hear the other above the din!

Another huge crowd at the Waiuku Christmas Parade. Nice to see some many children looking for Father Christmas. Thanks for the Waiuku Volunteer Fire Brigade for taking me in your tender!

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