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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 1d

SAVE OUR STATE HOUSING HIKOI - FRIDAY 10TH OCTOBER
💔112,500 people are in over-crowded and/or uninhabitable housing, on couches, in cars.
💔Of these, at least 4,965 are living without shelter.
Meet at 11.30am at the Bridge of Remembrance, let's make some noise.

Public Housing Futures X Save our state housing Ōtautahi
SAVE OUR STATE HOUSING
A Hikoi to reverse the cuts!
When Friday 10th October at 11.30am
Where Bridge of Remembrance Cashel Street, Ōtautahi Central

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 1d

Voting information: ccc.govt.nz/the-council/...

Voting and special voting

During local elections, you can vote for the Mayor, a ward councillor, community board members and members of the Regional Council.

ccc.govt.nz

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 1d

📨You can post your voting papers using the postage paid envelope you should have received in the mail
📨OR you can cast a special vote at the Council if you haven't yet enrolled.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 1d

Voting for local body elections close on Saturday 11th October, don't miss out on having your voice heard!

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 3d

I would attach a screenshot of the failed submission and email your submission copy to the Justice Committee ☺️

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 6d

Everyone can access the wrap around community-focused social, health and education services that Te Maata Waka offers, and the results are incredible - even as they fight funding cuts left right and centre. Ka pai to the team at Te Maata Waka, let's continue this important mahi!

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 6d

This organisation does fantastic work breaking the cycles of crime by offering educational, social and health support that addresses the drivers of criminal offending. There's a common misconception that kaupapa Māori initiatives are for Māori only, but that is simply not true.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 6d

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 6d

Tracey McLellan MP, Reuben Davidson MP for Christchurch East and I visited Te Maata Waka today to understand more about the support services they offer specifically for youth justice. (They do so much other awesome work but I was there in my capacity as Justice spokesperson).

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 10d

NZ Government refuses to recognise Palestine.
Shameful.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 12d

📅 Sunday 28 September 2025
📍 Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor – Edmonds Band Rotunda
⏰ 10am – 2pm

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 12d

It's World Rivers day this Sunday, a great reason to get out and enjoy some sunshine. It's free entry, live music (The Eastern) Kai by Ōtākaro Orchard, interactive workshops, kids’ activities, and plenty of opportunities to learn about river care, biodiversity, and community projects

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 13d

youtube.com/shorts/rzO1f...

National is making it harder to vote

YouTube video by Dr Duncan Webb MP

youtube.com

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 15d

Toni Jarvis received a King’s Service Medal for his advocacy for those abused in state care.
Now, because of a rent increase, he's living in his van.
Remember when Chris Luxon said 'renters will be grateful costs are not being passed on to them.' 🧐🧐
www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

The Press

www.thepress.co.nz

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 22d

❌Enough is enough.
✊Join me on the March for Pay Equity on Saturday 20th September.
💸National is taking money out of women’s pockets and giving it to landlords and tobacco companies.

Join Labour Whānau as we March for Pay Equity
Saturday 20th September
Nationwide

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 23d

For information on the Christchurch event check out: www.together.org.nz/christchurch...

Christchurch WDOA

Join us in building a better world

www.together.org.nz

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 23d

The fight continues! ✊✊

Join us this Saturday, 20th September, for the Women’s Day of Action, a community march to honour Kate Sheppard’s fight for Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value and to continue the call for pay equity today.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 24d

Sign the petition here: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/ke...

Stop the Government taking away Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education gives young people opportunities they can’t always get in a classroom. It builds resilience, confidence, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. It keeps students engaged i...

our.actionstation.org.nz

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 24d

🏔It’s a great pathway for people who have strong social, athletic and leadership skills.
If we don’t nurture this industry, we will lose it.

Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 24d

🚣‍♀️Tourism and outdoor adventure activities is a huge part of what makes New Zealand amazing, with the industry generating a direct and indirect contribution to GDP of $28.7 billion, or 7.5 percent of GDP in 2024.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 24d

⛷New Zealand is currently top of the list of best countries to travel to for young adventurers according to the Rustic Pathways global study.
🪂According to Tourism Industry Aotearoa, in March 2024, 303,420 people were employed in the tourism industry in NZ.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 24d

Stanford’s decision to drop outdoor education from the general subject list is baffling. 💩💩

ERICA STANFORD
MINISTER OF MISEDUCATION
'The detail: Outdoor education up creek without a paddle'

"Why don't you turn up to the good news stories"

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 24d

Oh wow, I hope they got my good side 😅

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 25d

I'm really interested to watch this - PRIME MINISTER, releasing in cinemas across New Zealand on 25 September 2025. I'm sure it will be an emotional yet inspiring documentary about one of our greatest leaders.

PRIME MINISTER
to rule is easy. to lead is hard.
in cinemas September 25

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · Sep 5

So far the Government has:
❌Halted Pay Equity claims
❌Extended the 90 day trial
❌Implemented real-term minimum wage cuts
❌Repealed Fair Pay Agreements
❌Removed union protections for new workers
❌Cut thousands of public sector jobs
…So I’ve taken the liberty of renaming the Minister’s portfolio.

Brooke Van Velden
Minister of Workplace Exploitation
'Workplace Minister Brooke van Velden hopes new ERA appointees will reduce business awards
Business Desk Thu 21 August 2025

'They [Employment Relation Authority Members] may believe that money grows on trees'
Authorised by Duncan Webb MP, Parliament Buildings Wellington

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