Electorate News 

Labour Celebrates Elizabeth McCombs

Ruth Dyson

09.09.2008

"This Sunday New Zealand celebrates Elizabeth McCombs and the 75th anniversary of her election as the first woman in Parliament," said Ruth Dyson, MP for Banks Peninsula.

"Elizabeth stood for a fair and inclusive society and left her mark both nationally and locally. One of her most en...  more +

Four South Island councils awarded funding for innovative local youth projects

Ruth Dyson

20.06.2008

Member for Banks Peninsula Ruth Dyson is congratulating four South Island councils that have been granted government funding for innovative projects which will benefit local young people.

"I'm delighted to congratulate Hurunui, Kaikoura, Selwyn and Tasman District Councils whose projects are among those to be granted funding through the Ministry of Youth Development's Youth Development Partnership Fund," says Ruth Dyson.

"The funding is a signal that the Government is commi...  more +

Funding for completion of the Christchurch to Little River Rail Trail

Ruth Dyson

09.04.2008

The government has provisionally awarded funding to a community driven initiative to complete the development of a cycleway/walkway between Christchurch and Little River.

The 'Christchurch to Little River Rail Trail' project is set to receive funding to the tune of $182,800 from...  more +