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Savings for SuperGold Card holders
01.10.2008
Two significant savings will be added to the SuperGold Card on 1 October which will help seniors in Kapiti and Horowhenua, according to Otaki MP Darren Hughes.
Free off-peak travel is now a reality for Kapiti residents.
"The Government has negotiated free travel for SuperGold Card holders from October 1st. SuperGol... more +
Acknowledging Work of Volunteers in Wellington prisons
26.06.2008
Speech to Wellington Regional Prison and Community Volunteers, Marking Volunteers Awareness Week Speech notes for Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Darren Hughes', Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
I am very pleased to be invited along to todays event; acknowledging the great work each and every one of you do in our Wellington prisons.
The purpose of events like today's afternoon tea is for all of us to take some time and celebrate the contribution you, as volunteers, and your ... more +
Hughes hails Transmission Gully announcement
24.06.2008
The future of economic development for Kapiti and Horowhenua has taken a huge step forward with the release of the investigations into Transmission Gully, says Otaki MP Darren Hughes.
"It's a welcome breakthrough - this green light means we are closer to construction than ever before".
Transport Minister Annette King has announced the results of the geotechnical planning, which show a cheaper, safer highway option can be constructed.
"The Government promised to d... more +
Local news list
- Hughes wants better solution for T2 lanes23.06.2008
- Seven southern North Island councils awarded funding for innovative local youth projects20.06.2008
- Government announcements to be made in Otaki electorate19.06.2008
- Rebates waiting for a ratepayer home09.06.2008
- State house insulation fast-tracked for Horowhenua-Kapiti 06.06.2008
- Education Minister to visit local Schools27.05.2008
- Working people and seniors better off under Budget 200822.05.2008
- Benefit numbers down in Horowhenua and Kapiti01.05.2008
- Small business blooming in Horowhenua23.04.2008
- Airport meeting with former landowners encouraging18.04.2008
- Parliament fundraiser for Hospice successful, says MP16.04.2008
- Wahine rescue workers thanked on 40th anniversary08.04.2008
- FTA offers opportunities to primary and manufacturing industries, says MP07.04.2008
- Government delivers in all weather01.04.2008
- Kapiti Health Centre Land28.03.2008
- MP welcomes backdown over district nurses19.03.2008
- Hughes gets checks on World Kidney Day13.03.2008
- Hughes and Waikanae School put feet first06.03.2008
- Over $1.5 million for Horowhenua and Kapiti Coast ratepayers20.02.2008
- Kapiti Health Centre land20.02.2008
DARREN HUGHES
- MP for Otaki
- Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment
- Deputy Leader of the House
- Minister of Statistics
PARLIAMENTARY OFFICE CONTACT
TEL (04)817 6576
FAX (04)473 4996
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Office of Hon Darren Hughes, Parliament Buildings, Wellington