Paul Swain 

SWAIN TO STAND DOWN AT NEXT ELECTION

19.07.2007

Rimutaka Labour MP Paul Swain is to stand down at the next election, after serving 18 years in Parliament.

Rimutaka Labour MP Paul Swain is to stand down at the next election, after serving 18 years in Parliament.

“It has been an honour and a privilege to have represented the people of Eastern Hutt (1990-1996) and Rimutaka (1996-present) over those years. However, by the next elec...  more +

20 Hours Free ECE for 780 Upper Hutt children

10.07.2007

Around 780 three and four year old children will be benefiting from 20 hours free early childhood education at 21 services across Upper Hutt.

Around 780 three and four year old children will be benefiting from 20 hours free early childhood education at 21 services across Upper Hutt.*

Announcing the local figures, Rimutaka MP Paul Swain said uptake of the Labour-led Government's 20 Hours Free ECE policy was a vote of con...  more +

KiwiSaver - a great chance to achieve your retirement dreams

03.07.2007

Saving for your retirement, or a deposit on a first home, has just become a whole lot easier, said local Labour MP Paul Swain.

Saving for your retirement, or a deposit on a first home, has just become a whole lot easier, said local Labour MP Paul Swain.

KiwiSaver, which comes into effect on 1 July, has been a priority for the Labour-led government.

“We know how difficult it is for peo...  more +

Year of the Veteran 2006

09.05.2007

2006 has been designated the 'Year of the Veteran', a year for New Zealanders to express our appreciation for the contribution made to our nation by the service and sacrifice of our veterans

2006 has been designated the ‘Year of the Veteran’, a year for New Zealanders to express our appreciation for the contribution made to our nation by the service and sacrifice of our veterans.

Every year, we commemorate days of special significance, such as Armistice Day,...  more +