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Barbara's Beat No. 21
Barbara Kuriger
May 05, 2023
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BRING THE COMMON SENSE BACK
I’m grateful to have the support of the National Party in the Taranaki-King Country electorate once again as we head toward the October 14 General Election.
I stood for Parliament in 2014, because I wanted to represent rural and provincial New Zealand and the people of Taranaki-King Country (TKC). That hasn’t changed.
After two terms in Opposition, I’m very keen to get into government, in order to make a real difference to those I represent.

Bring the common sense back
Barbara Kuriger
May 01, 2023
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I’m grateful to have the support of the National Party in the Taranaki-King Country electorate once again as we head toward the October 14 General Election.
I stood for Parliament in 2014, because I wanted to represent rural and provincial New Zealand and the people of Taranaki-King Country (TKC). That hasn’t changed.

Barbara's Beat No. 20
Barbara Kuriger
April 20, 2023
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POLICIES AND PRAGMATISM
As 2023 is an election year, policies are naturally at the top of the agenda.
Thanks to the feedback I receive, and our recent round of Taranaki-King Country annual meetings, National supporters are wanting more as we head toward Election Day on October 14.
Should we become the Government, we’ve already announced our five immediate priorities with plans under each, of how these priorities will be achieved.

Priorities and practicalities
Barbara Kuriger
April 03, 2023
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Taking up a new portfolio in the world of politics means getting up to speed as quickly as possible.
Since January, in between listening to weeks of submissions on two of the bills replacing the Resource Management Act, I’ve been busy as National’s new Spokesperson for Conservation meeting with stakeholders.
This includes groups like Forest and Bird Aotearoa, one of New Zealand’s independent conservation organisations and Fish & Game NZ, which manages, maintains and enhances sports fish and game birds, and their habitats.

Barbara's Beat No.19
Barbara Kuriger
March 07, 2023
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Horrendous start to 2023
Barbara Kuriger
March 07, 2023
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If I thought 2022 was a difficult year for families and businesses, it pales in comparison to the start of 2023.
In my first column, I thought I’d be acknowledging a change in Prime Minister, my new portfolio and new Select Committee position.
But that fades into oblivion in the wake of what has happened to those living in the North Island, especially the battered northern and eastern regions.

Te Kuiti Wellbeing Survey Results
Barbara Kuriger
February 08, 2023
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The Project
In August and September 2022, Barbara Kuriger’s office ran a Needs Assessment survey in Te Kuiti using Huber Social’s Wellbeing Framework. The purpose of the study was to better understand the needs in Te Kuiti and how these relate to individual’s wellbeing.

Barbara's Beat No.18
Barbara Kuriger
November 29, 2022
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Over regulated and under stress
Barbara Kuriger
November 22, 2022
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The consultation period for the Government’s emissions pricing plan for agriculture is closing as I write this.
Since its unveiling last month, Labour’s plan based on the He Waka Eke Noa’s partnership report but heavily tweaked, has drawn nothing but derision and a stock standard refusal from farming sectors and entire regions.
With just cause.

The power of the ballot box
Barbara Kuriger
November 08, 2022
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My congratulations and best wishes to all my electorate councils and mayors.
As one who has faced voters in three elections now, I admire your willingness to put up your hand to serve your communities and thank those whose terms have ended.
Being in public office is not easy, but it has its own rewards, as I have discovered in the past eight years.