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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I’ve compiled a list of activities for you, happening around Christchurch for the first week of the school holidays. Check out What’s on Christchurch for even more events!

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Content warning - long grumpy post about arts funding ahead. South Island based arts organisations were reported as getting just 10% of Creative New Zealand funding. That's bad enough. What I discovered next was astonishing.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Under Doocey's watch the Woodend Bypass has become the dead-end bypass... 😬

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

With the cost-of-living biting, I’ve compiled a list of some awesome free or cheap school holiday activities to enjoy over the school holidays. You can find more details on the Kidsfest website in the comments.

School holiday activities:
Matariki mā Puaka adventure
Movies and popcorn
Creative Bricks Community Event
Little Listeners Lounge
Come Plant with Us
Rock Candy Making
Ranger for a Day
Step into a Book

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

There's only 5 days left to submit on the Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill. This Bill would prevent lawsuits against companies for climate-changing emissions like the Mike Smith case. Submission link in the comments. #nzpol

A dark day for democracy
Climate change response amendment bill:
The Government is rushing the submission process
HAVE YOUR SAY NOW
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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

#BREAKING Labour will create SolarSaver to remove the upfront cost that shuts most families out of solar. #nzpol

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

There’s almost too many backdowns to keep track of… Pivot! Pivot! Pivot!

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

What a shocker. Our CEO prime minister can’t even run his own office properly let alone the country.

HOW IT STARTED:
Officials investigating after climate document went missing, PM's staffer used private email

HOW IT'S GOING:
Ombudsman upholds OIA complaint against Prime Minister's Office
'Surprising': Ombudsman blasts Prime Minister's Office and adviser over missing document
'Unreasonable': Chief Ombudsman rules against PM Christopher Luxon in climate lobbying document debacle
PM's office breached OIA over climate note - Ombudsman
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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

From now until 31 July, disabled people, families, whānau and carers can have their say and help shape the next improvements to disability support services.

Help shape the next improvements to disability support services.
Consultations closes 31st July.
Take the survey now!
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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Last year, 155,000 New Zealanders did not collect medicine they’d been prescribed because they couldn’t afford it. People who don’t collect their prescriptions are 30% more likely to end up admitted, costing the health system far more than the $5 ever saved.

New Labour policy:
Free prescriptions

Last year, 155,000 New Zealanders did not collect medicine they'd been prescribed because they couldn't afford it.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

155,000 kiwis didn't pick up their prescription last year because the cost was too high. Labour is bringing back free prescriptions which will help with the cost of living, support small local pharmacies and will ease pressure on our already strained health system. #nzpol

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The Justice Committee is considering reforms to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act. I was concerned at the approach of Woolworths (which operates Milkrun) to rapid delivery of alcohol.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

It's volunteer week this week. Which means it's the time to thank all the hardworking volunteers in your community! Shout out volunteer groups in the comments so we can celebrate their work. 😁

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Labour policy: $20 public transport caps for Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and $10 caps for everywhere else. That will mean it's easier to get around, more affordable transport and less cars on the road. Win win!

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

youtu.be/bPM2HqLum9s I sat down with Sheena Hemens who has a petition to increase the minimum bereavement leave entitlement to ten days.

youtu.be

Is 3 days bereavement leave enough?

YouTube video by Dr Duncan Webb MP

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#BREAKING: $20 a week. That’s the most you’ll ever pay to get around by bus or train under Labour.

Breaking:
Labour policy
$20 public transport fare cap

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

People needing housing, public services and children in poverty are worse off with National's 2026 budget.

BUDGET 2026:
Who's worse off?

People needing houses:
Rent increases for 84,000 households
fewer state houses built

Public services:
9,000 jobs cut from essential public services
cuts to public services focused on culture, women pacific people

Children:
The government will not meet its child poverty targets

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Budget 2026: Rent increase for 84,000 social housing households...

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I thought as we approach the budget in NZ Music Week I would identify some songs that capture how the government is doing 🙂. Have you got a better idea than this one...?

NZ music month:
How many people have received the family boost?

Not Many
Scribe

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

There's some great bills coming through the House at the moment, thanks to hardworking Labour MPs. 😁

Labour bills in progress
'Legislation for public register of boarding house landlords passes first reading'

Jenny Salesa's bill:
“At a time when homelessness is increasing, it’s hugely important that vulnerable Kiwis have access to a warm, dry home fit for people to live with dignity."
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Labour bills in progress
'The detail: Modern slavery bill a triumph of parliamentary co-operation'
Camilla Belich's bill:
“Modern slavery has no place in New Zealand or in the supply chains we rely on. For too long, action has been delayed - we have changed that."

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Labour bills in progress
'Legislation to make international money transfers cheaper passes first reading'
Arena William's bill:
“This Bill will ensure Kiwis understand exactly how much something is going to cost before they hit send."

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Te Kaha One New Zealand stadium opens today. 🥳 A great win for Christchurch. Remember to plan your transport if you are in the city tonight, as it will be heaving! 😁

Te Kaha One New Zealand stadium opens today

Businesses amped for first sports event at Christchurch's One NZ Stadium

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Super round pre-event

Map of road closures:
Madras St - Closed
Tuam St - Closed
Barbadoes St - Closed
Hereford St - Authorised vehicles only

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The National Government have made it harder for you to vote. It's important you make sure you are enrolled as you won't be able to enrol in the two weeks before election day anymore. The best time to enrol is right now - so head to vote.nz online, call 0800 36 76 56 or free text 3676. Pass it on 😉

Enrol to vote: What you need to know...
swipe for more >>>

voting is less accessible...
you can't enrol on election day
the last day to enrol to vote will be 13 days before election day
to vote, you will need to enrol before 25th October
swipe for more>>>

How to enrol:
Visit vote.nz
or call 0800 36 76 56
or freetext 3676

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Keynote speech from Hon Chris Finlayson KC at the Democratic Resilience and Transparency forum. Worth a watch. youtu.be/qyBgqVUil5Y

youtu.be

Hon Chris Finlayson KC proposes four reforms to improve democratic accountability

YouTube video by Dr Duncan Webb MP

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Labour’s number one priority is a more affordable New Zealand.

Labour's plan
A future made in New Zealand

Three free doctor's visits for everyone
New Medicard and app
(also covers free cervical screenings)
A targeted capital gains tax to invest in fixing healthcare
Tax excludes family home, KiwiSaver, farms, inheritances, and businesses

A New Zealand Future Fund to invest in local business and create good jobs here at home.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Would you like to help some youth feel loved this Easter? 🥕🍫🐰 I'm collecting Easter eggs on behalf of Te Tahi Youth to be gifted to well-deserving clients who need some support.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Some of the speakers: Phil Goff, Chris Finlayson, Stephen Rainbow, Bronwyn Hayward, Alfred Schuster, Julie Haggie, Helmut Modlik, Anne Tolley, Simon Wright, Dean Knight, Traci Houpapa, Caren Rangi, Sam Sachdeva, Prudence Walker, Judy Matai’a, Deborah Hart, Peter Gluckman, Phillipa Yasbek.. and more!

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

A strong democracy is so important in an uncertain world. I am co-hosting a parliamentary cross-party forum on democratic resilience and transparency. Its on 23 March and is free. There are some great keynotes and panels. Register here: events.humanitix.com/democratic-r....

events.humanitix.com

Democratic Resilience and Transparency

This is a meeting of influential thinkers from various backgrounds to share ideas about how to ensure our democracy is preserved and enhanced.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

The experts agree, National's proposed liquefied natural gas terminal is a terrible idea. 👎

headline: New liquefied natural gas terminal: 'Vital' or 'bonkers'?
Let's find out...
"about twice as expensive as new renewables' - consumer NZ
"The goal has to be finding the lowest cost alternative. And therefore the answer is not LNG - it's a way more expensive outcome." - rewiring NZ chief
"LNG is not a good option for New Zealand. It's a duress position, a band-aid," - Larry Blair
"it would make no economic sense to develop an LNG import terminal to meet just dry year risk as the large fixed costs would be spread over a relatively small amount of output." - Frontier Economics

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

🌧️Christchurch weather update: 🌧️ 🚧Stay alert, there’s substantial flooding in Banks Peninsula and Akaroa, closing the Christchurch-Akaroa highway.

metservice.com

MetService - Te Ratonga Tirorangi

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

These are just a few of the hundreds of messages and comments I've received, all speaking about how much Hagley College has helped students achieve their goals. #NoMoreCuts

Hagley College to lose $1m of funding

comment: Hagley is a fantastic college and should receive more not less. Without Hagley. I would never have gone onto University, nor earned my degree.
reply: I can definitely relate to this! I'm currently doing my masters, I don't think I would've believed in myself to even go to uni without Hagley.

Comment: Duncan Webb Labour MP for Christchurch Central Hagley convinced me that I was capable, when four other Schools had me believing that I wasn't. For the neurodivergent in Chch, it shines

Comment: Hagley is the only option for some students because of the flexibility offered. Every child deserves an education and we must keep Hagley funded.

Comment: Hagley changed my life! it installed a 'yes you can do it.'

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

I wrote to Erica Stanford about the funding cuts that Hagley College are facing. The school is set to lose the funding for the part-time study grant - which is 10% of the school's entire operational budget. Her response? Pitiful.

HAGLEY COLLEGE TO LOSE $1M OF FUNDING
Letter from Stanford to Duncan Webb:
Tênä koe Duncan
Thank you for your letter of 19 November 2025 sharing concerns about the part time student
grant on behalf of Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College.
I acknowledge the special character of the school and the pressures they may be facing
because of the reprioritisation of funding through Budget 2025.
While I recognise that the decision to reprioritise this funding may be disappointing, it was
not taken lightly. Under the previous model, Hagley College was the only school in the
country to qualify for the part time student grant. This will be gradually reduced, with a 1/3
reduction in 2026, 213 in 2027 and no funding in 2028. Funding has now been reinvested in
professional development and curriculum resources that support classroom teaching and
align with our achievement priority. These include maths and pãngarau resources, structured
literacy and Rangaranga Reo ã-Tä resources. I am confident that reprioritisation of this funding will deliver real benefits for all learners.
ln your letter, you also mentioned the extra needs of newly arrived refugee children. ln last year's Budget, we invested $45 million to help schools meet the needs of children who are learning English. The Refugee Flexible Funding and ESOL funding rates have not been reprioritised or changed in2025. This year, Hagley College received $103,040 in funding toward initiatives to support refugee students and their families. The school also received two lots of funding for its ESOL programme, totalling $72,500. Staff from the Ministry of Education's Christchurch office have met with Rowan to discuss
the implications of the Budget announcement, which covered ways the school could continue to provide services and programmes with reduced resourcing. A wider view,
including possible supports for vulnerable youth through Social lnvestment initiatives, was
also explored. I understand Rowan has also been in touch with Cha…

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Make sure you are enrolled to vote, visit www.vote.nz and check you are ready to go

ARE YOU ENROLLED TO VOTE?
VISIT WWW.VOTE.NZ
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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Hiking these holidays? Follow these tips so you can get home safe! 🌞🏃 ⏰Plan your walk - tell people where you are going and when you expect to be back! ❌ Leave no trace - Don't litter and don't harm the beautiful nature around you!

Hiking these holidays?
Plan your walk
Leave no trace
Pack supplies
Know your limits
Bring a communication device

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Government told to stop work on puberty blockers. Minister’s decisions were based on politics rather than medical advice. www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases...

courtsofnz.govt.nz

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

There are few more significant international figures of the modern age than the Dalai Lama, and it was a pinch-me moment when I was invited to meet him and celebrate his 90th birthday, as well as marking the 36th anniversary of the conferment of the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Aviva - live free from violence's Christmas Gift Room is Open! 🎁🎄 This Christmas, help us ensure every child experiencing family violence has a gift to open. Your kindness can make a huge difference! 💖

Help families live free from violence
DONATE A GIFT
Help us ensure that no Canterbury family goes without Christmas gifts this year.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Doctors and parents should make decisions about what is best for their kids health - not politicians. The Government has said doctors cannot give new prescriptions of puberty blockers to children who are suffering from gender dysphoria. That is putting kids at risk.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

New Zealand deserves a fair tax system that works for everyone. Labour’s simple, targeted capital gains tax will shift investment from property into the productive economy. 👍 Read more about it here: capitalgainstax.nz

New Zealand deserves a fair tax system that works for everyone.
Visit: capitalgainstax.nz for more info!

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Doctors and parents should make decisions about what it best for their kids' health - not politicians.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Last week I spent the day in Auckland talking to people and organisations working in Māori justice. ⚖️ ✊ The success of kaupapa Māori organisations in reducing reoffending has been overlooked by the Luxon Government.

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