Maryan Street 

Key axes new homes

07.10.2008

National leader John Key has confirmed that housing will be another area of government spending to suffer in order to fund his reckless programme of additional tax cuts, said Housing Minister Maryan Street today.

Mr Key told a public meeting in Hobsonville last night that he will axe plans by the government to build social housing on the Crown land development.

"The housing planned for Hobsonville is essential for communities in this fast growing area of Auckland where young families are finding it...  more +

Nelson Bays Area police deserve praise

01.10.2008

Labour MP Maryan Street has congratulated Nelson Bays police for increasing the number of cases being resolved in the area.

Her comments follow the release of the annual crime statistics for the financial year to June 30, which show Nelson Bays police increased the local crime resolution rate from 52 per cen...  more +

Salvation Army Employment Plus conference

24.09.2008

Speech notes from Housing Minister Maryan Street to the Salvation Army Employment Plus Conference.

TÄ"nÄ koutou, Talofa lava and good morning.

Commissioner Garth McKenzie (Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army), George Borthwick (Employment Plus National Manager) Salvation Army Employment Plus Governance Board members, and conference delegates.

It's a great pleasure to have ...  more +

Speech to Nelson Rotary Club

11.09.2008

There is exciting new talent coming through Labour's ranks, bursting with energy and plenty of good ideas. We have a clear vision of what we need to do to keep New Zealand moving forward and I hope you will consider supporting us to do so.

Thank you for inviting me here today.  It is always a pleasure to address your organisation. Rotarians around the country work hard for their local communities and it's not always fully appreciated, which I might add is a little bit like the work of politicians at times!  So I'd like to...  more +