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Coromandel Forgotten Again in Cyclone Recovery Announcement
Scott Simpson 
May 15, 2023
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There was no mention at all about the Coromandel in the Government’s nearly $1 billion cyclone relief package announced over the weekend.
Coromandel still in limbo over SH25A reopening
Scott Simpson May 09, 2023
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A lack of commitment to a firm reopening date for State Highway 25A is devastating news to residents and businesses across the Coromandel Peninsula, National’s MP for Coromandel Scott Simpson says.
Three Months on… Still No Decision to Fix SH25A
Scott Simpson April 27, 2023
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The lack of a decisive plan from NZTA to get SH25A reopened continues to frustrate and anger local residents and visitors, says Coromandel MP Scott Simpson.
National to make sweeping changes to farm regs
Scott Simpson April 19, 2023
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National has announced sweeping changes to farm regulations which will improve access to workers, restore local decision-making, and protect food production, National’s Agriculture spokesperson Todd McClay and Environment spokesperson Scott Simpson say.
Public Information Meetings Postponed
Scott Simpson February 15, 2023
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Things have changed dramatically since setting up three public information meetings planned for Friday 17 February, says Coromandel MP Scott Simpson.
$51,000 for four likes on YouTube
Scott Simpson October 22, 2022
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Thousands of taxpayers’ dollars has been spent on a four minute YouTube video, National’s Environment spokesperson Scott Simpson says.
Western Bay of Plenty District rents up $170 per week under Labour
Scott Simpson February 16, 2022
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People living in the Western Bay of Plenty are coming are under increasing pressure to afford rent, says Coromandel MP Scott Simpson.
Thames-Coromandel District rents up $100 per week under Labour
Scott Simpson February 16, 2022
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The Coromandel is good for your soul, but people living here are under increasing pressure to afford rent, says Coromandel MP Scott Simpson.
Government must avert KiwiRail Christmas strike
Scott Simpson October 21, 2021
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The Government must intervene to avert proposed strike action by KiwiRail workers that threatens to significantly disrupt freight and passenger transport in the lead-up to Christmas, says National’s Workplace Relations spokesperson Scott Simpson.
Urgent Intervention Needed to Protect Pink Maomao
Scott Simpson June 28, 2021
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Reports about abuse of the pink maomao fishery is highly concerning, says Coromandel Member of Parliament Scott Simpson.