Electorate News 

Press Release

Tim Barnett

02.07.2008

Rail buyback saves Picton to Christchurch freight and passenger services

The Labour-led government's buyback of the rail system was influenced by Toll's plan to close a number of provincial rail services, including the Picton to Christchurch freight and passenger services, Christchurch MP Tim Barnett said today.

During negotiations with Toll last year, the Aust...  more +

1000 Civil Unions – milestone achieved

Tim Barnett

30.09.2007

An important milestone has been reached with the registration of the 1000th civil union by Births, Deaths and Marriages

An important milestone has been reached with the registration of the 1000th civil union by Births, Deaths and Marriages, says Tim Barnett, Labour MP and instigator of the Civil Union legislation.  South Auckland couple Alburta Gibson and Tina Pitman's civil union took place last weeken...  more +

Money back in Christchurch ratepayers' pockets

Tim Barnett

27.02.2007

The average rates rebate received by Christchurch households is around two and a half times that received before changes were made to the scheme last July

The average rates rebate received by Christchurch households is around two and a half times that received before changes were made to the scheme last July.

The latest figures were released today by Christchurch Central MP Tim Barnett.

Eligible Christchurch* households have received ...  more +