Welcome to our May newsletter.
We are now at the end of autumn and in the past week New Zealanders have experienced cold mornings, and even colder nights. The weather won't stop us though! Within the walls of Parliament in Wellington we continue to work tirelessly to ensure we deliver our promises to all New Zealanders.
The Government will soon announce Budget 2012. Our focus has been clear from the very beginning and will emphasize the four main priorities delivered by Prime Minister John Key in his opening address to Parliament this year. Budget 2012 will recognize that National is responsibly managing the Government's finances. We are providing stable government in tough economic times while we build a more competitive and productive economy. Importantly it will confirm that we have an economic management plan which will have New Zealand back on track for a surplus in 2014/15.
Let me assure you that we understand that it will not be easy. New Zealanders must work towards economic growth so that new job creation takes place, existing jobs are better paid and we lift our standard of living. In the last fortnight the Government has announced some very positive pre-Budget policies.
Firstly, the good health of New Zealand's is essential. The Government has invested an extra $1.5 billion in to health over three years. Due to this there are an extra 800 doctors and 2000 extra nurses in our district health boards. Extra doctors and nurses have ensured that we deliver record results in elective surgery and immunization. The Government will double its spending to $24 million, to treat and reduce rheumatic fever in our more vulnerable communities. We intend to make a positive difference to the lives of over 35,000 children across New Zealand. This policy is part of our larger goal of providing better public service to all New Zealanders.
In my own constituency, the Counties Manukau District Health Board received a big "three-cheers" from our Health Minister Tony Ryall for undertaking 2500 more operations in the last year, compared to the same period three years ago..
The Government has also approved $208.67 million towards building more operating theaters and clinical services blocks to provide enhanced services to patients. In addition, the Counties Manukau DHB is now supported by 190 more frontline doctors and 320 more nurses.
Finally, I want to remind you all that I hold regular consultation clinics at my office on Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe. If you would like to provide feedback or discuss any issues with me please call 09 278 9302 to make an appointment.
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