CHRIS TREMAIN MP for Napier

Package of reforms planned for Class 4 gambling

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:33:00 +1200

Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain today announced a balanced package of reforms in the Class 4 (non-casino) gaming sector.

“There is a clear need for reform in the Class 4 sector, which is why Te Ururoa Flavell and I have worked together on his Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Bill. The Bill will be the first in a set of significant changes,” says Mr Tremain.

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Supporting vulnerable children

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:04:00 +1200

Tackling poverty in New Zealand is a complex issue, requiring the Government to focus on a number of different factors.

Last week, Prime Minister John Key announced an expansion of the KickStart Breakfast programme, as part of National’s plan to better support vulnerable children.

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Appointment to Confidential Listening and Assistance Service

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:31:00 +1200

Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain today announced the reappointment of Judge Carolyn Henwood as the Chair of the Confidential Listening and Assistance Service.

The Service is a time-limited body established to provide assistance to people who allege abuse or neglect or have concerns about their time in State care
prior to 1992.

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Gambling Harm Reduction Bill paves the way for balanced reform

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:26:00 +1200

Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain says collaboration with Te Ururoa Flavell on his Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill is the first stage in a balanced series of reforms planned for the Class 4 (non-casino) gaming sector.

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Councils gain greater powers over reserves

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:10:00 +1200

Government is giving councils greater delegated powers on how they manage more than 7000 reserves around New Zealand, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith and Local Government Minister Chris Tremain announced today.

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Signing a big step

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:06:00 +1200

Last week’s signing of a Deed of Settlement between the Crown and Ngai Tuhoe was particularly relevant to Wairoa where many people have connections with Tuhoe.

I was very privileged to be present at the signing and witness first-hand a new beginning for Tuhoe and its relationship with the Crown.

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Red tape removed from spot prizes

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:07:00 +1200

Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain says feedback from event organisers and members of the public shows overwhelming support for changes to the rules around spot prize draws which will remove unnecessary red tape.

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NZ Lotteries bans the sale of K2

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:05:00 +1200

Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain and Associate Minister of Health Todd McClay say they fully support the move by NZ Lotteries to ask their retailers to remove all synthetic cannabis and party pills from sale.

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Exciting new generation in social housing for Napier

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:04:00 +1200

“It is exciting to see the development of the new generation in social houses here in Napier”, says MP for Napier Chris Tremain.

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MP says aim is to help people in most need

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:56:00 +1200

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Government expects action on GCIO review

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:59:00 +1200

State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman and Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain expect the public sector to put a much stronger focus on privacy and security, following the release of a review of the Government’s ICT systems today.

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Progress in Treaty settlements

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Thu, 30 May 2013 10:41:00 +1200

Last Saturday the Crown signed a deed of settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty claims with Maungaharuru-Tangit? Hap? at Tangoio Marae north of Napier. Many of you will pass the Marae as your drive from Wairoa to Napier. It’s on the left just before the road to Waipatiki Beach. I was fortunate to be a witness to the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Christopher Finlayson, who signed on behalf of the Crown.

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Local MPs Chris Tremain and Craig Foss welcome better health services for Hawke’s Bay

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Wed, 29 May 2013 09:23:00 +1200

National MP Chris Tremain says the release of the latest National Health Targets show continued improvements to Hawke’s Bay’s frontline health services.

“Locally, Hawke’s Bay DHB improved performance again,” Craig Foss said.

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A building Budget

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:56:08 +1200

This year’s Budget confirms New Zealand is on the right track. It provides more support for families, forecasts more economic growth, more jobs, rising wages, and a return to surplus in 2014/15.

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Government sets $55.3m problem gambling strategy

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:20:00 +1200

Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain and Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today released details of the Government’s $55.3 million, three-year gambling harm strategy to be funded and implemented by the Health Ministry, and recouped from the gambling industry through the problem gambling levy.

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