Press Releases
8 September 2010 Fire Service and Earthquake
The Canterbury earthquake over the weekend was a disaster and a miracle at the same time. Read more
30 August 2010 Guy to vote for split alcohol age
Otaki MP Nathan Guy says he will be supporting a split purchasing age for alcohol when a conscience vote is held in Parliament. Read more
24 August 2010 Identity Information bill introduced to Parliament
A new bill to help combat identity fraud has been introduced to Parliament today in the name of Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy. Read more
23 August 2010 Rail Safety Week urges care around crossings
National Rail Safety Week is a timely reminder for all drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to be aware of the dangers around rail tracks and level crossings, says Associate Minister of Transport Nathan Guy. Read more
19 August 2010 Guy congratulates Horowhenua College on 2nd place in 2010 Stage Challenge
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has congratulated Horowhenua College for winning second place in the ASB 2010 Stage Challenge, a nationwide competition broadcast on TV3. Read More
16 August 2010 Guy pays tribute to Sergeant McCarthy
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has paid tribute to Levin Youth Aid Sergeant Stephen McCarthy, who tragically died last week. Read More
6 August 2010 Guy heads to US on study trip
Otaki MP Nathan Guy is heading to the US next week to study trade, agriculture and food safety policies. Read More
2 August 2010 World Cup festival presents opportunity for Kapiti and Horowhenua - Guy
Otaki MP Nathan Guy is encouraging Kapiti and Horowhenua Councils and Nature Coast to make the most of new funding available for festival events during next year’s Rugby World Cup. Read More
30 July 2010 Guy welcomes NZTA information centre at Coastlands
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the opening of NZTA’s new information centre at Coastlands shopping mall. Read More
20 July 2010 Guy welcomes new beds for elderly care
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the opening of a new wing at Sevenoaks Retirement Village in Paraparaumu, housing ten new respite and palliative care beds. Read More
8 July 2010 REAA report shows improvement needed
Associate Minister of Justice Nathan Guy has welcomed a report into the employment of Jonathan Moss at the Real Estate Agents Authority. Read More
8 July 2010 Guy welcomes new paramedics for Otaki and Foxton
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed three new paramedics to the Otaki Ambulance station this week. Read More
8 July 2010 $153 million in lottery funding to benefit the community this year
$153 million in lottery funding will be pumped back into the community this year, the Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. Read More
7 July 2010 Caleb does Otaki proud in Youth Parliament 2010
Otaki MP Nathan Guy says his representative at this year’s Youth Parliament, Caleb Jago-Ward, has done a great job. Read More
2 July 2010 Guy welcomes broadband boost for local schools
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the news that seven local schools will receive government-subsidised network upgrades, in preparation for ultra-fast broadband. Read More
1 July 2010 National Library opens new Auckland centre
The Minister Responsible for the National Library, Nathan Guy, has tonight opened the National Library’s new $1.9 million Auckland centre. Read More
29 June 2010 New appointments to Film and Literature Board of Review
Internal Affairs Minister Nathan has announced three appointments to the Film and Literature Board of Review today. Read More
28 June 2010 Road safety study shows Otaki roads need upgrade - Guy
Otaki MP Nathan Guy attended the launch of the KiwiRAP Star Ratings in Parliament last week, and says it reinforces the need to upgrade SH1 between Levin and Wellington. Read More
24 June 2010 Guy urges ratepayers to claim rebates
Otaki MP Nathan Guy is urging local ratepayers not to miss out on claiming a rates rebate from their local council. Read More
21 June 2010 New Chief Censor to be appointed
Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has acknowledged the contribution of Chief Censor Bill Hastings, who will be taking up a new role as a District Court Judge and Chair of the Immigration and Protection Tribunal. Read More
14 June Levin Courthouse open day a big success - Guy
Otaki MP Nathan Guy says the open day at Levin Courthouse on Saturday (11 June) was a big success. Read More
10 June 2010 Review to target censorship and labelling red tape
Associate Minister of Justice and Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced a targeted review of the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993 to reduce the cost burden on industry. Read More
9 June 2010 Guy welcomes Levin Courthouse open day
Otaki MP and Associate Justice Minister Nathan Guy is welcoming the open day at the new Levin Courthouse this Saturday. Read More
8 June 2010 Guy welcomes new school for Waikanae
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the news that a new primary school will be built at Waikanae. Read More
4 June 2010 Guy welcomes funding for local youth projects
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the $20,000 in new funding for three local youth programmes from the Ministry of Youth Development. Read More
3 June 2010 Minister launches new resources to keep families safe online
Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has launched a valuable new resource to protect young people on the internet at Northland School in Wellington today. Read More
1 June 2010 Minister welcomes legislative protection for Archives and National Library roles
The Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand and the National Library, Nathan Guy, has welcomed moves to protect the statutory roles of the Chief Archivist and the National Librarian. Read More
1 June 2010 New funding for Government Digital Archive
The Government has provided $12.6 million in new Budget funding over the next four years to develop a Government Digital Archive, the Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand and the National Library Nathan Guy says. Read More
23 May 2010 Guy welcomes fast-tracking for Transmission Gully
Otaki MP Nathan Guy says its great news that Transmission Gully could be fast-tracked through the resource consent process. Read More
21 May 2010 Guy welcomes Horowhenua bed decision
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the decision by MidCentral DHB to retain all 24 beds at the Horowhenua Health Centre at the current service level. Read More
20 May 2010 Guy welcomes Budget boost for electorate
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the 2010 Budget and tax cuts for local residents, in particular for senior citizens. Read More
13 May 2010 $55m package for problem gambling announced
Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy and Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne have announced a new funding package and plans to tackle problem gambling today. Read More
6 May 2010 Minister launches ‘Last Choice’ road safety campaign
Associate Transport Minister and Otaki MP Nathan Guy today launched a powerful road safety campaign for the Wellington region. Read More
28 April 2010 Guy welcomes progress on Peka Peka to Otaki expressway
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the call for tenders from NZTA on developing the Peka Peka to Otaki expressway. Read More
28 April 2010 Minister announces $9m lottery funding for major projects
Internal Affairs Minister and Lottery Grants Board Presiding Member Nathan Guy has announced over $9.1 million in funding for six community-based projects through the Lottery Significant Projects Fund. Read More
21 April 2010 Guy pleased Horowhenua beds remain
Otaki MP Nathan Guy is pleased that the MidCentral District Health Board (DHB) is retaining the 24 inpatient and four maternity beds at the Horowhenua Health Centre. Read More
21 April 2010 Telstra Clear proposals a blow for Kapiti
The decision to shift the Kapiti Call Centre to the Philippines will be a major blow for the 50 staff and their families but the Government will do everything it can to assist affected workers, says Otaki MP Nathan Guy. Read More
16 April 2010 Guy welcomes longer opening hours for Levin Court
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the news that the new Levin courthouse is now open throughout the day. Read More
13 April 2010 Minister announces changes in monitoring of pilots
Associate Transport Minister Nathan Guy has announced two new initiatives by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to improve the monitoring of commercial pilots with drug and alcohol issues. Read More
9 April 2010 Identity checking service to be extended
A new electronic service to help combat identity fraud will be made available to banks and other financial institutions, the Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced today. Read More
7 April 2010 DHB gets clear message on Horowhenua beds
Otaki MP Nathan Guy says he is pleased with the outcome of a meeting last Thursday with MidCentral DHB Chief Executive Murray Georgel and the Health and Transport sub committee of the Horowhenua District Council. Read More
1 April 2010 Minister appoints new members to Archives Council
The Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of three new members to the Archives Council. Read More
29 March 2010 Youth MP selected for Otaki
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has selected Horowhenua College student Caleb Jago-Ward to take his seat at the 2010 Youth Parliament. Read More
25 March 2010 Minister welcomes state sector changes
Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the proposed integration of the National Library and Archives New Zealand into the Department of Internal Affairs. Read More
23 March 2010 Guy welcomes reassurances on Horowhenua beds
Otaki MP Nathan Guy says he is pleased with the reassurance from MidCentral DHB that the 24 beds are remaining at the Horowhenua Health Centre. Read More
18 March 2010 Guy welcomes rural broadband
Otaki MP Nathan Guy is welcoming the Government decision to roll out high speed broadband in rural areas. Read More
15 March 2010 Guy praises local Hospice store opening
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has congratulated Arohanui Hospice volunteers for opening their new shop in Oxford Street, Levin. Read More
11 March 2010 Guy pleased Kapiti rail upgrade is on track
Otaki MP Nathan Guy today witnessed the positive progress being made on the $90 million Kapiti rail upgrade. Read More
10 March 2010 End to transitional period for citizenship applications
Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy is reminding permanent residents that citizenship requirements are changing soon. Read More
8 March 2010 Te Horo firefighters reach 100 years of service
Otaki MP and Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy acknowledged 100 years of voluntary fire service at the Te Horo Gold Star fire awards on Saturday night. Read More
4 March 2010 Last chance to be the Youth MP for Otaki
Otaki MP Nathan Guy is urging local young people to get their applications in for Youth Parliament 2010, as the deadline approaches on Wednesday March 10th. Read More
1 March 2010 Guy welcomes great progress on expressway
Otaki MP Nathan Guy is rapt the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is out of the starting blocks early by forming an alliance of experts on the Mackays Crossing to Peka Peka Expressway section of the Levin to Wellington Road of National Significance. Read More
18 February 2010 Guy meets with regional leaders over Capital Connection
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has met with representatives from KiwiRail, Horizons Regional Council and District Mayors yesterday to discuss the future of the Capital Connection train service. Read More
16 February 2010 Guy against cutting Horowhenua beds
Otaki MP Nathan Guy is urging the MidCentral District Health Board not to cut patient beds in Horowhenua. Read More
15 February 2010 Guy welcomes Kapiti Health plan
Otaki MP Nathan Guy is welcoming a report from Capital and Coast District Health Board on expanding the Kapiti Health Centre (KHC). Read More
15 February 2010 Lottery funding boosts New Zealand communities
Over 3,350 individual and community groups received New Zealand Lottery Grants Board funding in the last year, Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. Read More
10 February 2010 Guy calls for Youth MP for 2010
Otaki MP Nathan Guy is looking for someone to sit in his seat at Parliament as his Youth MP for 2010. Read More
1 February 2010 Guy welcomes fruit in local schools for 2010
Otaki MP Nathan Guy is delighted that 11 schools in Kapiti and Horowhenua will continue to receive Government funding for fruit this year. Read More
25 January 2010 Guy raises health assessment concerns with DHB
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has raised concerns with the Capital Coast District Health Board (CCDHB) over their phone assessments of home care needs for elderly people. Read More
22 January 2010 Otaki MP welcomes new paramedic for Foxton
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed Helen Gibbons as the new St Johns Ambulance paramedic for Foxton last night. Read More
19 January 2010 Minister reappoints Chair of Confidential Listening and Assistance Service
Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announced the reappointment of Judge Carolyn Henwood as Chair of the Confidential Listening and Assistance Service. Read More
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