Opunake Coastal Column - Better connectivity for New Zealanders
Positive news came out for small town New Zealand last week. The government is investing $300 million to expand the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) programme to an additional 151 towns across...
MP welcomes extra investment in Police
The New Plymouth electorate will benefit from a significant Government investment in police and the wider justice sector to reduce crime and keep our communities safe, says New Plymouth MP...
MP welcomes UFB expansion in the New Plymouth Electorate
More Taranaki locals will have access to faster and more reliable internet, says New Plymouth Jonathan Young.“I am excited about the Government’s announcement today that the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) programme...
New Plymouth MP and Finance Minister traverse the Pouakai Crossing
Braving multiple seasons in one day including a snow capped mountain, New Plymouth MP Jonathan Young hosted Finance Minister Hon Steven Joyce to...
Opunake Coastal Column - Christmas Edition
Another year nearly finished, and what an interesting couple of weeks in politics it has been!It came as quite a shock to the country when our former Prime Minister John...
Help for small businesses in Taranaki to grow
Small businesses in the Taranaki Region will be supported to grow thanks to a long term commitment to the Regional Business Partner programme.“Venture Taranaki will continue to work alongside the...
Jonathan Young praises schools for working together for local kids
There are now 3,784 local New Plymouth students who will benefit from the new Central New Plymouth Community of Learning. This involves six schools from across the New Plymouth area.“Communities...
The Tom Column- Wishing you all a Merry Christmas
There is a famous story during World War 2 that as the sun came up on Christmas Day in 1914 British, French & German soldiers lay down their weapons and...