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Community support for CCTV roll out following packed public meeting

May 24, 2023 Share

Residents of a Kaiapoi subdivision have given a clear indication they would support CCTV cameras in their neighbourhood, at a packed meeting hosted by Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey on Monday.

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Interim after-hours health care plans under way

May 01, 2023 Share

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey says news after-hours care could be on the horizon is a win for the community, after he held Health NZ to account at his public meeting last week.

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After-hours health care meeting planned

April 13, 2023 Share

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey has invited Te Whatu Ora Health NZ to a public meeting to update the community on after-hours health services.

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Inspiring Women

April 13, 2023 Share

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey is looking forward to hosting National’s deputy leader and finance spokesperson, Nicola Willis, in the electorate, on Friday May 5. 

 

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Opposition to landfill from Oxford locals

January 30, 2023 Share

A number of Oxford residents have approached their local MP, Matt Doocey, to raise concerns about the establishment of a proposed landfill in their backyard.

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Advocacy a key part of busy year ahead

January 09, 2023 Share

I had a great time over the Christmas and New Year period with my family, visiting our favourite beaches and recharging my batteries ahead of what will no doubt be a very busy year. I hope you all had a good break and managed to make the most of the summer weather when it did appear.

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Fast-track Waimakariri’s after-hours health care facility

December 09, 2022 Share

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey has launched a petition with local residents calling on Te Whatu Ora Health NZ to fast-track the area’s after-hours health care facility.

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Government slammed for prioritising cycleways over Woodend Bypass

December 07, 2022 Share

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey says while it is always good to hear about road safety initiatives for local communities, the Government’s announcement of funding for a 12km stretch of notorious highway has failed to address the elephant in the room.

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Three Waters hugely unpopular in Canterbury, says Waimakariri MP

November 23, 2022 Share

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey has delivered a passionate speech in Parliament in which he addressed the Government’s Three Waters Bill on behalf of “the vast majority” of his electorate and the wider Canterbury region.

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Waimakariri MP first off the mark in National's selection process

October 21, 2022 Share

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey says he is looking forward to fighting hard for his constituents for another term after being the first National MP in the South Island to be re-selected as a candidate.

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