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