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Joining the dots between Waimakariri’s youth and employers
Matt Doocey 
March 03, 2022
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Former Youth MP and current intern for Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey, Ellie Tizzard has been working to improve workplace literacy and bridge the gap between young people and employers.
MP welcomes Spark investment
Matt Doocey December 21, 2021
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Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey says he is pleased Spark has agreed to invest in the region’s infrastructure to improve connectivity for residents and business owners.
Ruby’s community heart wows Youth Awards’ judges
Matt Doocey December 09, 2021
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Year 13 Rangiora High School student Ruby Wilson charmed the judges at the 2021 Waitaha-Canterbury Youth Awards with her passion for the Waimakariri community.
Rural youth leader with a passion for empowerment selected as Waimak Youth MP
Matt Doocey November 19, 2021
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Going on a defensive driving course changed rural teenager Hillary Cooper’s confidence to drive on the open road.
Three Waters Public Meeting
Matt Doocey September 17, 2021
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Come hear from National's Local Government Spokesperson and MP for Botany Christopher Luxon on National's take on the Three Waters reforms.
MP glad to see bypass back on radar but wants certainty for community
Matt Doocey September 07, 2021
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Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey says the Woodend community should be proud of its achievements with the Woodend Bypass back on the radar.
Wage subsidy delays adding extra stress to struggling businesses
Matt Doocey September 06, 2021
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Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey says wage subsidy delays are putting extra pressure on local businesses already fighting to stay afloat.
Long-awaited Lotto win for Kaiapoi dairy owner
Matt Doocey August 16, 2021
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A North Canterbury dairy owner is celebrating a Lotto win after finally being granted a license to sell tickets and scratch cards.
CDHB to unveil plans for healthcare in Waimak at MP’s public meeting
Matt Doocey June 10, 2021
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Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey is urging Waimakariri residents to come along to his public meeting to hear directly from the Canterbury District Health Board’s new Chief Executive, Peter Bramley, on its plans for healthcare in Waimakariri.
Ellie to build workplace literacy for Waimak youth
Matt Doocey May 19, 2021
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A young North Canterbury resident with a passion for youth issues wants to connect businesses with Waimak’s young people to build up their workplace literacy.