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Shane's Newsletter - July 2021
Shane Reti 
July 30, 2021
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UNITED WE STAND
Every single National Party MP stands united with our farmers and rural communities. From North to South and East to West we stand together.
Shane's Newsletter - June 2021
Shane Reti June 29, 2021
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The Hundertwasser Golden Cupola has arrived in Whangārei
Nearly all successful community projects begin with a vision and are brought to life with the help of supporters and volunteers. It is very fitting then that the 8 metre high, 3.5 tonne, gold leaf cupola was placed atop Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre at the conclusion of volunteer week.
Budget 2021 Response
Shane Reti June 14, 2021
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The Broken Compass Budget – beneficiaries were the focus of this year’s budget primarily because the cost of living, especially housing, has risen so much. The implications are - projected debt FY21 113.7 billion, increasing to a projected debt FY25 180.8 billion. That’s 100,000 dollars of debt for every New Zealand household.
Shane's Newsletter - April 2021
Shane Reti May 08, 2021
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ANZAC DAY 2021
What a difference a year makes, during the early hours of April 25, Kiwis throughout New Zealand were once again able to gather together for the annual remembrance of those who have died in service to their country. Commemorations held throughout the day seemed exceptionally poignant as we were reminded of the pandemic lockdowns we faced just last year that restricted our ANZAC day gatherings.
Shane's Newsletter - March 2021
Shane Reti April 10, 2021
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March has been a busy month holding the government to account while fighting for our local DHBs. We have seen a version of amalgamation before – it doesn’t work.
Shane's Newsletter - February 2021
Shane Reti February 26, 2021
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National kicked off the year with a positive, upbeat caucus retreat in Wellington. We held productive discussions about where we are as a party and what we, as a caucus, need to do for you over the next three years.
Shane's Newsletter - January 2021
Shane Reti February 05, 2021
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Happy New Year from the Winterless North! We have had a great kiwi summer with family and friends. Behind the scenes National Party leaders have been meeting with members and supporters throughout New Zealand.
Shane's Newsletter - December 2020
Shane Reti January 15, 2021
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Thank you
First, I would to thank the people of Whangarei who voted for me in the 2020 general election. I would especially like to thank our supporters and volunteers for their time and effort during the campaign.
July News
Shane Reti July 27, 2020
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July certainly threw a few curve balls our way, not least the one-in-500-year flood to hit Whangārei and other parts of Northland.
I captured this video of the wave of water sweeping through the central city at around 11pm on the Friday night. It has received a huge number of hits on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/drshanereti/videos/996694060783836/
Jobs, jobs, jobs
Shane Reti June 30, 2020
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We are halfway through 2020, and it has already thrown us more than we imagined in January. Although change and uncertainty is present, what has not changed is my commitment to Whangarei and to every person who calls the area home.