31 August 2010
Seeking your views on Canterbury's Water Management
There are major problems with water management in Canterbury, and the National-led Government has made a number of changes to address these. Your views about these changes are important. Please take the time to download and read our water pamphlet (click here for that), complete the response form, and return it freepost to me. I look forward to hearing from you.
25 August 2010
MP Welcomes Council Decision to Support Lower Speeds Outside Schools
Selwyn MP Amy Adams has welcomed the news that Selwyn District Council has today voted to support her call to lower speed limits outside Selwyn schools. “Over the course of the last 18 months I have been working with schools like Weedons, Burnham and Broadfields to call on the Selwyn District Council to lower the speed limits outside our rural primary schools.” Mrs Adams said. [read more]
Rail crossing safety upgrade delays concern Selwyn MP
Selwyn MP Amy Adams is deeply concerned after learning safety upgrades to the Courtenay Road level crossing in Kirwee have been delayed by at least another year. “This unprotected crossing is one of the busiest in Selwyn,” says Ms Adams. [read more]
4 August 2010
Selwyn MP Amy Adams invites all to benefit from 2011 Rugby World Cup national festival
The Lottery Grants Board has allocated $9.5 million funding for community events staged as part of the nationwide festival during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. “Rugby World Cup 2011 will be one of the largest events ever held in New Zealand," says Selwyn MP Amy Adams. [read more]
16 July 2010
Youthline service in Canterbury gets funding boost
Selwyn MP Amy Adams says the $28,000 boost to Youthline in Canterbury and the West Coast will help teenagers find support during difficult times. "Life can be very confusing for young people, and having an impartial, confidential service can help teenagers find their way," says Ms Adams. [read more]
12 July 2010
MP welcomes new Rolleston Police Station
Selwyn MP Amy Adams has welcomed the announcement that a new purpose built police station is to be built in the heart of Rolleston. “This is great news, not only for Rolleston but for the whole Selwyn District. Rolleston is one of our fastest growing centres and this announcement recognises that” Ms Adams said. [read more]
5 July 2010
Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust gets funding boost
Almost $80,000 has been given to air ambulances which service the West Coast and Canterbury thanks to extra government funding. The money $78,159, presented by Selwyn MP Amy Adams to Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust on Friday July 9th, is part of a $1 million funding boost of air ambulances across New Zealand. [read more]
Canterbury topping alcohol-related deaths, not good enough
Selwyn MP Amy Adams says Canterbury’s record as the region with the highest alcohol-related deaths in the country shows how much alcohol abuse is affecting our communities. Since 2000, the Christchurch coroner, who covers the South Island north of Timaru, has noted alcohol as a feature in 246 deaths. [read more]
Adams supports smoking ban in prisons
Selwyn MP Amy Adams says a ban on smoking will make prisons safer and healthier for both staff and prisoners in the Selwyn electorate. At present, smoking in prisons is allowed in cells and designated external areas at Christchurch Women's Prison, Christchurch Prison, and Rolleston Prison. [read more]
30 June 2010
Five local schools amongst 239 to start broadband upgrade
Halswell School, Templeton School, Okains Bay School, Darfield High School and Tai Tapu School are among the next 239 schools to receive government-subsidised network upgrades, in preparation for ultra-fast broadband. [read more]
23 June 2010
Learn more about Emissions Trading Scheme, Darfield Thursday, July 8
Amy Adams is pleased to invite the public to learn more about the Emissions Trading Scheme in Darfield, Thursday July 8th. Climate Change Minister Nick Smith will talk about how the ETS works, its effect on households, farms and businesses, and how it will curb emissions. [read more]
14 June 2010
Selwyn District Council backs call to reduce school speeds
At the presentation of more than 4000 signatures today, Selwyn District Council mayor Kelvin Coe said he will support school speed zones for rural schools. Selwyn MP Amy Adams launched a petition six weeks ago to reduce the speed limit outside schools in the Selwyn District to no more than 50 km/h during pick up and drop off times. [read more]
4 June 2010
Amy Adams MP for Selwyn applauds two Green Ribbon Award winners
Bank Peninsula Conservation Trust and Landcare Research, Lincoln were two winners from across New Zealand were named on Thursday at the 20th annual Green Ribbon Awards, for their outstanding contribution to protecting the environment. [read more]
26 May 2010
Two Selwyn groups amongst Green Ribbon Award finalists
Local organisations Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust and Landcare Research, Lincoln, are among 27 finalists for the 2010 Green Ribbon Awards. This is the 20th year individuals, businesses, communities and larger organisations have been honoured for their contributions to protecting New Zealand’s environment. [read more]
21 May 2010
Budget 2010 will support the Selwyn Electorate
"The Selwyn electorate has one of the fastest growth rates in New Zealand, and it's great news the 2010 Budget will encourage and support this,” says Selwyn MP Amy Adams. “This year's budget is about much more than just the across the board tax cuts, it also tackles bottlenecks in our roading, electricity, and telecommunications networks,” she says. [read more]
Hot demand for Government insulation scheme
So far, 7016 Canterbury households have benefited from the Government’s home insulation and energy efficiency programme Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart. “As we head into the heart of winter, it’s a timely reminder for Canterbury families to take advantage of this government scheme,” says Ms Adams. [read more]
17 May 2010
Selwyn MP Amy Adams reports on week at sea
Selwyn MP Amy Adams braved rough seas, fitness tests, and walls of fire in a bid to increase her knowledge of the services during last week’s training exercise with the Royal New Zealand Navy. [read more]
Science, Research and Technology boost for Selwyn economy
Selwyn MP Amy Adams says the $321 million boost to science, research and technology will help to boost Selwyn, as well as the national economy. Ms Adams said New Zealand has very high-quality research institutions, many of which are located at Lincoln, carrying out cutting-edge science. [read more]
6 May 2010
Selwyn MP Amy Adams is off to sea next week, joining the Navy for five days as the first participant in the New Zealand Defence Force Parliamentarian Scheme. The new scheme embeds MPs into the Army, Navy or Air Force to give them an inside view as to how the NZDF operates. [read more]
3 May 2010
Selwyn MP Amy Adams to launch school speed zone petition to Selwyn District Council
Amy Adams, MP for Selwyn, is today launching a petition to the Selwyn District Council for a reduction of speed outside three schools in the Selwyn electorate. Broadfields School on the corner of Robinsons and Shands Road, and Weedons School on Weedons Ross Road both have a speed limit of 100kmh outside their school gates. [read more]
29 April 2010
Selwyn MP Amy Adams looks to ECan Commissioners for improved water management in Canterbury
"Water is and always will be a big issue for Canterbury. The region has 70 per cent of New Zealand's irrigated land and 55 per cent of the nation's hydro storage. We are fortunate in Canterbury to have ample water of extremely high quality to meet all our needs but the use and storage of that water has become an immensely heated and emotional issue that has been dividing our communities. [read more]
28 April 2010
Local MP welcomes new irrigation funding
Amy Adams, National MP for Selwyn, has welcomed the announcement today of $739,000 from the Sustainable Farming Fund to fund irrigation related projects in Canterbury. This is in addition to funding of just on $447,000 from the Community Irrigation fund that has been approved in principle for two developments in Canterbury, and one each in Gisborne, Taranaki, and Southland. [read more]
1 April 2010
Amy Adams MP to Chair Electoral Legislation Committee
National MP for Selwyn, Amy Adams, was today appointed Chairperson of Parliament’s newly established Electoral Legislation Select Committee.“It’s an honour to be chosen as the Chair for this newly formed Committee". [read more]
25 March 2010
Selwyn sends its best for Youth Parliament 2010
Darfield High School student Hannah Singh will take the views of Selwyn to the Beehive for Youth Parliament on July 6 and 7. Hannah, a year 12 student, was chosen from eight Selwyn high schools finalists who spoke on topical issues in front of three judges at the Selwyn Council chambers on Monday night. [read more]
19 March 2010
Selwyn MP Amy Adams welcomes better broadband for rural Selwyn
Amy Adams, MP for Selwyn, is welcoming news that rural Selwyn residents can look forward to faster broadband. Cabinet has signed off proposals for the roll out of high speed broadband in rural areas. “My 2009 survey of the electorate identified access to broadband as a priority for our residents. Many people in Selwyn are struggling with dial-up speed internet. [read more]
5 March 2010
Selwyn MP Amy Adams supported victims of trauma and crime by collecting at Halswell today for the Victim Support Appeal. “I’m very happy to get behind a cause that helps victims and their families find strength, hope and safety in the face of grief and trauma,” says Ms Adams. [read more]
4 March 2010
Agricultural greenhouse gas research centre
Selwyn MP Amy Adams strongly supports the government’s commitment to reducing gas emission following the opening this week of an Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre in Palmerston North. [read more]
19 February 2010
Better Water Management for Selwyn
Selwyn MP Amy Adams is looking ahead to better water management following a report released today on the performance of Environment Canterbury. She says the report confirms her previous statements that serious issues exist for that organisation, particularly around water management. [read more]
8 February 2010
Selwyn Youth MP
Selwyn MP Amy Adams is looking for a young person to help run the country. The selection process is now open for a Selwyn constituent, aged 16 – 18 years old, to take their views all the way to the Prime Minister when Youth Parliament is held in Wellington this July. [read more]
3 February 2010
Amy Adams, MP for Selwyn, welcomed the introduction of National Standards this week, as primary and intermediate schools return after the summer break. “This is a very exciting year for education. Our National Standards policy is a groundbreaking initiative, and a critical part of the Government’s plan to lift education standards across the country,” Amy Adams says. [read more]
21 January 2010
Amy Adams, MP for Selwyn, welcomed the news that the LSV scheme currently run out of the Burnham Army camp has been expanded. “I have been very impressed by the LSV Scheme and the successes it has had” Ms Adams said. [read more]
9 December 2009
Transparency bill for charitable donations passes first reading
Kiwis are one step closer to knowing how much of their donation ends up with the charity they’re giving to, Selwyn MP Amy Adams says. Ms Adams welcomes the passage of her Fair Trading (Soliciting on behalf of Charities) Amendment Bill which passed its first reading today. [read more]
19 November 2009
Bill will make fundraising transparent
Selwyn MP Amy Adams’ bill to ensure those donating money to charity are told how much is going to fundraising firms has today been introduced to Parliament. Ms Adams said she is delighted the Fair Trading (Soliciting on Behalf of Charities) Amendment Bill was drawn in the Members’ bill ballot today. [read more]
18 November 2009
Lincoln students benefit from summer scholarships
Amy Adams, MP for Selwyn, is delighted that 50 Lincoln University students have taken up the Government’s summer research scholarships. “It is great that so many students have applied for the $5000 grants that were an initiative from the Prime Minister’s Job Summit earlier in the year,” Ms Adams says. [read more]
16 November 2009
Selwyn MP welcomes ECan Review Team
Selwyn MP Amy Adams is welcoming today’s (16 November) announcement of the members of the review team that will investigate Environment Canterbury’s poor performance. “The members of the review team have a broad range of skills and experience,” says Ms Adams. [read more]
11 November 2009
Local schools to benefit from funding boost
Prebbleton and Weedons primary schools are to receive a $858,800 funding boost between them to build new classrooms and facilities says Selwyn MP Amy Adams. This funding is part of a $29.8 million boost for new buildings at 27 schools across the country announced by Education Minister Anne Tolley today. [read more]
28 October 2009
Selwyn MP welcomes performance review into ECan
Selwyn MP Amy Adams is welcoming the announcement that Environment Canterbury’s (ECan) poor performance will be investigated. “ECan’s shocking record of poor performance has been frustrating residents and is holding our region back,” says Ms Adams. [read more]
19 October 2009
Better broadband for New Zealand
Many people in Selwyn and on Banks Peninsula are struggling by with dial-up speed internet. It’s tedious and slow for them to do simple things like send emails, read online news, or do a Google search. They wouldn’t dream of being able to have a video conference, download information for a school project, or book concert tickets online. [read more]
8 October 2009
Creating jobs and putting people into work is a key aim for the Canterbury region over the next year says Amy Adams, Member of Parliament for Selwyn. Ms Adams has been speaking today at the launch of the Ministry of Social Development’s 2009/10 Regional Plan. [read more]
7 October 2009
Bill to make charitable donations transparent
New Zealanders should know how much of their donation ends up with the charity they’re giving to, says Selwyn MP, Amy Adams. [read more]
21 September 2009
Local MP joins Glentunnel School for breakfast
There is nothing more important for our kids than a healthy breakfast to kick-start their day, says Amy Adams, MP for Selwyn. Ms Adams attended breakfast alongside Glentunnel School pupils. [read more]
10 September 2009
Selwyn communities to benefit from rural broadband
Rural communities in Selwyn will benefit from the rollout of fast broadband, says MP for Selwyn, Amy Adams. The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, today announced coverage targets for the roll out of broadband to rural communities. [read more]
7 September 2009
Funding boost for Cholmondeley Children's Home to benefit those in need
Nearly $9 million dollars has been given to critical social services groups under severe financial pressure, says Amy Adams, MP for Selwyn. “Amongst those groups, the Cholmondeley Children's Home in Canterbury will receive $48,000,” says Ms Adams. [read more]
22 June 2009
We all have the right to peace and quiet in our homes, and to be safe on our streets. For far too long the residents of many of our communities have had to put up with excessive noise, danger, and intimidation from boy racers. [read more]
16 June 2009
Our birth rate is at its highest in two decades so it's more important than ever that new parents get the support they need and that babies get the very best start. [read more]
Warmer, Drier, Healthier homes
We want warmer, drier, healthier Kiwi homes. Funding was announced in Budget 2009 for an insulation scheme that will begin in July. Our goal is to have up to 60,500 homes insulated each year by 2012/13. [read more]
21 May 2009
Boost for borrowers who pay student loans early
The Student Loan Scheme (Repayment Bonus) Amendment Bill will make it easier for young people to pay off their loans quickly. [read more]
16 May 2009
In these challenging economic times, it’s important that superannuitants have some certainty about their incomes. That’s why National is absolutely committed to maintaining current NZ Super entitlements. [read more]
2 April 2009
This week the Government announced its proposed model for ultra fast broadband investment. The next phase now opens the proposal for public consultation. This investment model will fulfil National’s election promise to deliver ultra fast broadband to 75% of New Zealanders where they live, work and study, over the next 10 years. [read more]
15 March 2009
Job Summit Next Step on the Road
Jobs matter to Kiwis. They are important to our communities and our country. When someone loses their job it affects not just them but their family, their friends, and their neighbourhood. In the new Government’s first 100 days in office we took several steps to ease the sharpest impacts of the recession, promote jobs, and prepare for future growth. [read more]
12 March 2009
Community Law Centres get funding
The Government has secured funding to ensure the immediate future of New Zealand's 27 community law centres. The Centres are primarily funded by the Lawyers and Conveyancers Special Fund, which consists of 60 per cent of the interest earned on solicitors' trust accounts. [read more]
It’s the simple things people do that make our communities tick – coaching a sports team, planting trees in the local reserve, comforting a sick neighbour, running a stall at the school gala, standing in the rain to collect for a charity, or helping troubled teenagers to read and write. [read more]
2 March 2009
Breathing Space for Struggling Businesses
The Government is moving quickly to help businesses feeling the economic squeeze retain their workers. The 9-day fortnight was one of the most popular ideas to come out of the Job Summit and is a part of the Job Support Scheme which is targeted at businesses with more than 100 permanent full-time employees. [read more]
12 November 2008
Thank you Selwyn for giving me the honour of being your representative in Parliament. I am deeply honoured by the trust you have shown in me and I promise to work hard all the time that I am your MP to represent the interests of everyone living in this wonderful part of the country. [read more
