Recent Press Releases

12 December 2011 Guy welcomes promotion to Cabinet

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed his promotion into Cabinet and new Ministerial responsibilities, but says his work as local MP will remain a top priority. Read more

8 December 2011 Lottery funding to boost Kapiti Women’s Centre

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed $101,746 in funding from the Lottery Communities Facilities Fund for the Kapiti Women’s Centre. Read more

8 December 2011 Minister welcomes latest round of lottery community funding

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed $6,675,734 in new funding for 40 projects around the country through the Lottery Communities Facilities Fund Committee. Read more

22 November 2011 Ultrafast broadband on its way for local schools

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed progress on providing ultrafast broadband to 13 schools and thousands of homes in the Otaki electorate. Read more

18 November 2011 Tougher policy on welfare and drugs welcomed

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed National’s policy to take a tougher line on beneficiaries who fail drug tests. Read more

16 November 2011 No decent roads for Kapiti under Labour/Greens - Guy

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has slammed the Greens policy to scrap Transmission Gully as a betrayal for Kapiti, Horowhenua and the wider Wellington region. Read more

14 November 2011 Internal Affairs policy supports stronger communities

Building a safe, prosperous and respected nation will continue to be the focus of National’s Internal Affairs policy, says spokesman Nathan Guy. Read more

7 November 2011 New parole law means safer communities - Guy

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the National Party’s policy to tighten parole laws today. Read more

7 November 2011 Nathan Guy launches local campaign

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has officially launched his 2011 election campaign for the Otaki seat in Waikanae yesterday. Read more

4 November 2011 RMA reforms good for local growth - Guy

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the National Party’s policy to further speed up the consent process for the Resource Management Act. Read more

28 October 2011 Guy welcomes Foxton insulation programme

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the programme to potentially insulate all homes in Foxton, as part of the Government’s Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme. Read more

27 October 2011 Guy welcomes free after-hours care for under-6s

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the Government’s plans to extend free doctors visits for children under-six to after-hours. Read more

25 October 2011 Guy welcomes new Kapiti flights

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the start of Air New Zealand flights into Kapiti airport today as a major boost for the region. Read more

19 October 2011 New display for Treaty of Waitangi under consideration

Archives New Zealand is considering displaying the original 1840 Treaty of Waitangi in a new and improved public space at the refurbished National Library building, the Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand, Nathan Guy, has announced today. Read more

14 October 2011 Young people urged – ‘don’t drink and fry’

Otaki MP and Minister Responsible for the NZ Fire Service Nathan Guy has helped launch a new campaign by the Fire Service and Hell Pizza to spread the message “Don’t Drink and Fry." Read more

11 October 2011 Horowhenua Health Centre comes of age

Otaki MP Nathan Guy launched two new patient services at the Horowhenua Integrated Family Health Centre yesterday, on behalf of the Minister of Health Tony Ryall. Read more

10 October 2011 Guy welcomes water funding for Shannon

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the Government’s funding of over $2.1 million to upgrade Shannon’s drinking water supply. Read more 

3 October 2011 Guy welcomes drop in crime rate for Horowhenua and Kapiti

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the drop in local crime rates, with Horowhenua falling by 7.5% and Kapiti by 6.2% for the 2010/11 year. Read more

30 September 2011 igovt Scheme set for expansion

New legislation and an agreement with New Zealand Post means that igovt services are set for expansion across the public sector, and potentially into the private sector, says Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy. Read more

30 September 2011 Guy welcomes improvements in processing resource consents

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has congratulated local councils for processing more resource consents on time over the last two years. Read more

23 September 2011 New appointments to Film and Literature Board of Review

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announced three new appointments to the Film and Literature Board of Review today. Read more

20 September 2011 Rugby World Cup hits Horowhenua and Kapiti

Otaki MP Nathan Guy says the Rugby World Cup is taking off in Kapiti and Horowhenua this week as a series of games and events take place. Read more 

20 September 2011 Review into agricultural transport rules announced

The Government is about to begin a review of transport rules affecting agricultural contractors and vehicles, the Associate Transport Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. Read more

16 September 2011 Guy welcomes Transmission Gully Board of Inquiry

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the decision to create a Board of Inquiry to consider the Transmission Gully project. Read more

13 September 2011 $3 billion in lottery funding for the community reached

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has congratulated New Zealand Lotteries on reaching the milestone of $3 billion raised for community funds, celebrated at a function in Wellington tonight. Read more

12 September 2011 Trade Academy provides new pathway for Horowhenua students

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the announcement of a new Trades Academy to be run by UCOL involving Horowhenua. Read more

4 September 2011 Guy welcomes list ranking

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed his National Party list ranking of 20 for the 2011 general election. Read more

1 September 2011 New appointments to Lottery committees

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced 18 appointments across seven national lottery distribution committees today. Read more

31 August 2011 New appointment to Immigration and Protection Tribunal

Christchurch lawyer Matthew Martin has been appointed a member of the Immigration and Protection Tribunal, Associate Justice Minister Nathan Guy announced today. Read more

30 August 2011 igovt Scheme set for expansion

New legislation and an agreement with New Zealand Post means that igovt services are set for expansion across the public sector, and potentially into the private sector, says Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy. Read more

29 August 2011 New Matangi trains start on Kapiti line

Otaki MP has welcomed the introduction of Matangi trains on the Kapiti line. Read more

23 August 2011 New funding for St Johns Paramedics welcomed

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed $700,000 in new funding for the St John Urgent Community Care service in Horowhenua, announced by Prime Minister John Key on his visit today. Read more 

21 August 2011 Care and commonsense urged at level crossings

Associate Transport Minister Nathan Guy is urging New Zealanders to heed the message of Rail Safety Week and take care around rail tracks and level crossings. Read more

18 August 2011 Multi-year grants approved for gaming societies

Gaming societies will be allowed to make multi-year grants from 15 September, the Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced today. Read more

12 August 2011 Security workers urged to apply for licenses under new system

Associate Minister of Justice Nathan Guy is urging workers in the security industry to apply for a license or certificate of approval by the end of August. Read more

11 August 2011 New Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal Chairperson named

District Court Judge Paul Barber has been appointed chairperson of the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal, Associate Justice Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. Read more

11 August 2011 Guy welcomes good result for Electra

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the strong results achieved by local electricity company Electra, after attending their recent AGM. Read more

10 August 2011 High speed internet in libraries welcomed

The Minister Responsible for the National Library Nathan Guy has welcomed the inclusion of up to 82 libraries in the final tender process for the Government’s rural broadband initiative. Read more

5 August 2011 New Lotteries appointments announced

Five new Lotteries appointments have been announced by the Minister of Internal Affairs, including one to the Lottery Grants Board and four to regional distribution committees. Read more

4 August 2011 New Poet Laureate announced

New Zealand’s new Poet Laureate for 2011-2013 is Ian Wedde, the Minister responsible for the National Library Nathan Guy has announced today. Read more

1 August 2011 Guy welcomes start of SH1 consultation

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the start of consultation by NZTA and Kapiti Coast District Council on the future of State Highway 1, which will become a local road once the Kapiti expressway is complete. Read more

27 July 2011 Reappointment to 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

15 July 2011 Lottery funding to help Te Takere project

$550,000 in lottery funding will go towards the Te Takere community centre in Levin, the Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced today. Read more

14 July 2011 Green light for new and improved air services agreements

New Zealand is looking to negotiate new and improved air services agreements with countries in East Asia and South America, Associate Transport Minister Nathan Guy announced today. Read more

12 July 2011 Rugby World Cup comes to Levin

Otaki MP Nathan Guy is urging locals to come and see the Rugby World Cup trophy, on this display this Friday 15 July from 11:30am to 1pm at the Levin Memorial Hall. Read more

11 July 2011 New appointments to New Zealand Fire Service Commission

Changes to the makeup of the New Zealand Fire Service Commission Board have been announced by Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy today. Read more

6 July 2011 Infrastructure plan good news for Kapiti and Horowhenua

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the Government’s National Infrastructure Plan and the transport investment going into Kapiti and Horowhenua. Read more

6 July 2011 $6m in Lottery funding to help Christchurch

$6 million in lottery funding has been allocated to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, the Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced today. Read more

4 July 2011 Firefighters honoured for bravery

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has congratulated two firefighters on their New Zealand Bravery Awards, presented today in a ceremony at Government House in Wellington. Read more

23 June 2011 Fire Service congratulated on Public Sector excellence awards

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has congratulated the New Zealand Fire Service for their awards at the IPANZ Public Sector Excellence Awards last night. Read more

22 June 2011 Guy welcomes action plan for Manawatu River

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the launch of an action plan today to start cleaning up the Manawatu River. Read more

15 June 2011 Ratepayers urged to claim rebate

Otaki MP Nathan Guy is urging local ratepayers not to miss out on claiming a rates rebate from their local council before Thursday 30 June. Read more

10 June 2011 National Library documenting quake and recovery

The trauma and recovery of quake-hit Christchurch is now being recorded for future generations, says Nathan Guy, the Minister Responsible for the National Library. Read more

27 May 2011 New funding for Kapiti paramedics welcomed

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed new Government funding of $230,000 for Wellington Free Ambulance’s Urgent Community Care service. Read more

25 May 2011 Ultrafast Broadband a major step forward for Kapiti and Levin

Otaki MP Nathan Guy says the roll out of ultra-fast broadband will have a major impact on local schools, businesses and healthcare. Read more

24 May 2011 Funding for feasibility study on new Chatham Islands wharf

$160,000 for a new feasibility study will help evaluate options for the Waitangi wharf in the Chatham Islands, says Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy. Read more

24 May 2011 Lower speed limit welcomed for Opiki School

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the New Zealand Transport Agency’s decision to lower the speed limit outside Opiki School to 80 km/hr. Read more

21 May 2011 Otaki to Levin Expressway on the move

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the start of public engagement on investigative work on a preferred route between Otaki and Levin. Read more

19 May 2011 $27.6m for improved online government services

New Budget funding of $27.6 million over the next two years for igovt services will help deliver better public services more efficiently. Read more

19 May 2011 Balanced Budget for Kapiti and Horowhenua

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the 2011 Budget as a big step forward in getting the economy back on track, with positive news for local schools and health services. Read more

16 May 2011 New appointment to the Lotteries Commission Board

Internal Affairs Minister Hon Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Tony Mossman as a Member of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission Board. Read more

16 May 2011 Guy welcomes new community funding

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed $436,845 in new funding for local organisations through the Government’s Community Response Fund. Read more

11 May 2011 Guy welcomes new road safety moves

Otaki MP and Associate Transport Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the government’s next steps on road safety, launched at Parliament today. Read more

6 May 2011 Guy welcomes Expressway decisions

Otaki MP Nathan Guy is welcoming NZTA’s progress on the Kapiti Expressway with the final detailed design unveiled today. Read more

2 May 2011 Local girl does Horowhenua proud

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has congratulated Priyani Puketapu for her crowning as Miss Universe New Zealand. Read more

26 April 2011 Ultrafast rural broadband great news - Guy

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) with Vodafone and Telecom to roll out the service. Read more

18 April 2011 Peter Keenan a major loss to Horowhenua community

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has paid tribute to Horowhenua District Councillor Peter Keenan who passed away last Wednesday. Read more

14 April 2011 Compensation and apology for wrongful conviction

The Government has agreed to pay $351,575 compensation to Aaron Farmer for wrongful conviction and imprisonment, the Associate Justice Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. Read more

12 April 2011 Dr Rod Carr appointed as Christchurch Earthquake Appeal trustee

Dr Rod Carr, Vice Chancellor of the University of Canterbury, has been appointed as the third trustee of the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust. Read more

4 April 2011 Guy welcomes local NZ 2011 Festival funding

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the $26,000 in funding allocated to local organisations for festival events to coincide with the Rugby World Cup (RWC). Read more

31 March 2011 Code of conduct for private investigators announced

The Associate Minister of Justice Nathan Guy has unveiled a new code of conduct for private investigators that will apply from 1 April 2011. Read more

28 March 2011 Guy welcomes pension and benefit increase

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed confirmation that New Zealand Super and benefits will rise on 1 April to meet the cost of living. Read more

21 March 2011 New appointment to Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal

Associate Justice Minister Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Kate Davenport as a member and the deputy Chairperson of the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal. Read more

20 March 2011 USAR team welcomed home from Japan

The New Zealand USAR team have been welcomed home from Japan by Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy today, after their first ever overseas deployment ended this weekend. Read more

17 March 2011 Last international USAR team leaves Christchurch

The Minister Responsible for the New Zealand Fire Service, Nathan Guy, has thanked the last of the international USAR teams who have left Christchurch today. Read more

16 March 2011 New appointments to monitor security profession

Associate Justice Minister Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Roger Gill as the inaugural Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority, and Stevan Cole as his Deputy. Read more

15 March 2011 New regulations to cover security guards and bouncers

All crowd controllers and personal guards will require a license to operate by the 1st of November, the Associate Justice Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. Read more

11 March 2011 Minister welcomes new National Librarian and Chief Archivist

New appointments to the positions of National Librarian and Chief Archivist have been welcomed by Nathan Guy, the Minister Responsible for both the National Library and Archives New Zealand. Read more

11 March 2011 Guy welcomes major boost to rail services

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the investment into Wellington commuter rail as a big step forward in improving public transport. Read more

10 March 2011 Lotto customers thanked for generosity

Lotto customers have been thanked for their generosity in buying tickets for last Saturday’s special draw by the Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy, which raised $8,248,300 million for the people of Christchurch. Read More

27 February 2011 Waikanae home baking delivered to Christchurch

Home baking and food donations from Waikanae have been personally delivered to Christchurch rescue workers and a welfare centre by Otaki MP Nathan Guy last Friday. Read more

25 February 2011 Firefighters doing great job with international support

The Minister Responsible for the New Zealand Fire Service, Nathan Guy, has been on the ground visiting firefighters in Christchurch today to observe recovery efforts. Read more

24 February 2011 Guy impressed with local support for Christchurch

Otaki MP Nathan Guy says he is hugely impressed with the generosity of local people following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch. Read more

19 February 2011 Nathan Guy connects with family history at rail opening

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has marked the opening of extended train services to Kapiti with a replica spike at today’s official ceremony in Waikanae. Read more

14 February 2011 Tough new drug laws help Police

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the major police crackdown on gangs and drug dealing around Horowhenua and Manawatu last week. Read more

12 February 2011 MPs welcome next step for Transmission Gully

MPs Nathan Guy and Hekia Parata have welcomed the Environmental Protection Authority’s announcement that the next step in the planning process for Transmission Gully is underway. Read more

11 February 2011 Taxpayers will save $2 million a year from Departmental merger

The Minister Responsible for the National Library, Archives New Zealand and Internal Affairs has rubbished claims by Labour MP Grant Robertson that the integration of the three departments will save only $165,000 a year, putting the correct figure at closer to $2 million. Read more

4 February 2011 Good progress welcomed on Peka Peka to Otaki SH1

Otaki MP Nathan Guy is welcoming the next stage of detailed consultation on the Peka Peka to Otaki expressway. Read more

3 February 2011 One million logons for igovt service

Use of the igovt logon service passed a significant milestone when it was used for the one millionth time last week, says Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy. Read more

1 February 2011 Minister welcomes official start of new Department

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy is welcoming the official launch of the new Department of Internal Affairs today, now incorporating the National Library and Archives New Zealand. Read more

26 January 2011 Guy welcomes Air New Zealand flights into Paraparaumu

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the announcement that Air New Zealand will begin flights between Paraparaumu and Auckland from October this year. Read more

26 January 2011 Guy welcomes progress on Otaki to Levin SH1

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the latest progress by NZTA on improving SH1 from Otaki to Levin, with MWH appointed to carry out investigation and design work. Read more

19 January 2011 Otaki MP Nathan Guy set for election

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has been re-selected as the National Party’s candidate for the Otaki electorate in this year’s general election. Read more

22 December 2010 New Chief Censor appointed

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Dr Andrew Jack as Chief Censor. Read more

22 December 2010 New appointments to Film and Literature Board of Review

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has appointed Guy Royal, Garth Gallaway and Kate Davenport to the Film and Literature Board of Review. Read more

22 December 2010 Ministers welcome cross-government ICT tender

The process to streamline and simplify state sector ICT infrastructure is now underway, with the release today of a request for proposal document. Read more

20 December 2010 New appointments to the Gambling Commission

The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Graeme Reeves as Chief Gambling Commissioner and Lisa Hansen as a new Gambling Commissioner. Read more

20 December 2010 Guy welcomes Defence clothing contracts

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the news that Pacific Brand Holdings (NZ) – trading as Yakka Apparel Solutions (YASL) – has won a new five year contract to supply clothing to the New Zealand Defence Force. Read more

20 December 2010 Government welcomes aviation training review

Associate Minister of Transport Nathan Guy has welcomed the review of flight training safety to be conducted by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC). Read more

13 December 2010 Minister welcomes latest round of lottery community funding

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announced $6,813,063 million in funding for 27 projects through the Lottery Communities Facilities Committee. Read more

11 December 2010 Minister welcomes State Sector legislation

Legislation to improve parts of the state sector has been welcomed by Nathan Guy, the Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand, the National Library and Internal Affairs. Read more

10 December 2010 Archives Central project launched in Fielding

Otaki MP and Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand, Nathan Guy, has officially launched the ‘Archives Central’ project in Fielding on Tuesday 7 December. Read more

30 November 2010 New nursing initiative to improve healthcare in Horowhenua

Otaki MP Nathan Guy is welcoming the use of highly trained nurses to see patients waiting for a GP in Horowhenua as a good short term practical solution. Read more

29 November 2010 New appointment to New Zealand Fire Service Commission Board

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Vicki Caisley to the Board of the New Zealand Fire Service Commission. Read more

29 November 2010 Guy welcomes Kapiti Expressway design

Otaki MP Nathan Guy attended a successful day’s consultation on the proposed route for the Kapiti Expressway yesterday. Read more

23 November 2010 Minister welcomes reduced Real Estate Agent levy

Associate Minister of Justice Nathan Guy says he is pleased the Real Estate Agents Authority has reduced its levy on agents after consultation with the industry and public. Read more

11 November 2010 Youth MP YouTube winner announced

Takapuna Grammar student and Youth MP Amelia MacDonald has won a video competition run by the New Zealand Business and Parliament Trust, Acting Youth Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. Read more

9 November 2010 Ministers welcome positive report

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy and Minister of Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia have welcomed the Auditor-General’s report on lottery and community grants, tabled today in Parliament. Read more

9 November 2010 Guy welcomes plans for Horowhenua Health Centre

Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed plans for developing the Horowhenua Health Centre into an integrated family health centre. Read more

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