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Do you know anyone aged 16-18 who you think would make a great Youth MP for Epsom?
Youth Parliament is held every three years and is an opportunity for young New Zealanders to learn about democracy and have their voices heard.
The programme will run from 28 April to 29 August, with the … View moreDo you know anyone aged 16-18 who you think would make a great Youth MP for Epsom?
Youth Parliament is held every three years and is an opportunity for young New Zealanders to learn about democracy and have their voices heard.
The programme will run from 28 April to 29 August, with the two-day event taking place on 1 and 2 July at Parliament in Wellington. Each electorate selects a Youth MP who will sit in their MPs seat for a mock debate, question time, and other Parliamentary procedures.
Applications to be the 2025 Youth MP for Epsom are now open until midday Friday 28 February.
Applicants must be between 16 – 18 years of age as at Friday 28 February 2025 (inclusive).
Applicants who are aged 17 years or under as at 28 February 2025 are required to obtain consent from their parent or legal guardian to apply.
Prospective candidates must attend a school in the Epsom electorate and/or live in the Epsom electorate - please note though that applicants do not have to be school students in order to apply.
Applicants must also be available to attend a live election at 6pm on Friday 28 March at the Mt Eden Village Centre, 449 Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden.
Please feel free to forward the attached poster which contains the link to apply to anyone you think might be interested in taking part and reach out to my team if you have any questions.
mpepsom@parliament.govt.nz or 09 522 7464
I am humbled that you, my neighbours, are sending me to Parliament for the fourth time.
If you trusted me with your Electorate Vote, maybe even encouraged others too by word of mouth or putting a sign on your fence, thank you! I’m very grateful for your support.
If you didn’t vote for me,… View moreI am humbled that you, my neighbours, are sending me to Parliament for the fourth time.
If you trusted me with your Electorate Vote, maybe even encouraged others too by word of mouth or putting a sign on your fence, thank you! I’m very grateful for your support.
If you didn’t vote for me, I want to emphasise that my role as the MP for Epsom is apolitical. I’m here to help everyone who lives, works, and does business in the Epsom Electorate.
For everyone in the Epsom Electorate, I’m here to help. If you have a Government-related challenge for yourself, your family, your business or your neighbourhood, I may be able to help you overcome it.
It is also my job to speak for the Electorate in Parliament, If you ever have perspectives to share or feedback on my representation, please feel free to get in touch about that, too.
My Electorate Office at 27 Gillies Ave will be open on Monday Morning. To get in touch please don’t hesitate to call on 09 522 7464, or email mpepsom@parliament.govt.nz
I am humbled to represent Epsom again, thank you for your support.
Yours sincerely,
David Seymour
MP for Epsom
As my first Epsom community meeting of 2023, Julie Cullen, founder of Sensible Screen Use will speak about her concerns that children are spending too much time on screens. Julie is also a pediatric physiotherapist and mother of four.
1.30- 2.30pm, Friday 10 March
St Barnabas Anglican Church, … View moreAs my first Epsom community meeting of 2023, Julie Cullen, founder of Sensible Screen Use will speak about her concerns that children are spending too much time on screens. Julie is also a pediatric physiotherapist and mother of four.
1.30- 2.30pm, Friday 10 March
St Barnabas Anglican Church, 283 Mt Eden Rd
I am accepting pre-submitted questions so we can maximise the time available. Please email your questions to mpepsom@parliament.govt.nz
All welcome but RSVPs essential.
I do hope you can join me there.
While the Epsom Electorate suburbs of Epsom, Mt Eden, Parnell and Remuera were spared the worst of Cyclone Gabrielle, many homes and businesses are still affected by flooding from last month.
I’ve visited dozens of affected homes in recent weeks, and some themes are familiar. Drain maintenance… View moreWhile the Epsom Electorate suburbs of Epsom, Mt Eden, Parnell and Remuera were spared the worst of Cyclone Gabrielle, many homes and businesses are still affected by flooding from last month.
I’ve visited dozens of affected homes in recent weeks, and some themes are familiar. Drain maintenance and drain capacity are critical factors. I am worried that the world will move on soon, and areas in need of work will not get it.
Below is a survey designed to record what happened and where, while memories are fresh. I will use this information to lobby the council for attention in specific streets.
Please feel free to share with your neighbourhood group, bodycorp, community Facebook Page, or anyone else who lives near you. The more responses, the more effective this project will be.
This survey is designed to capture:
• Whether you or your neighbours were affected by flooding on Friday 27 or Tuesday 31 January
• The height of water you experienced in each case
• Whether your home has been red or yellow stickered
• Whether you have needed to make an insurance claim
• Whether you are aware of previous issues with the stormwater system in your area and the nature of them
• Whether previous complaints about the stormwater system had been made to council.
My goal is to collate these results and present them to Council and Local Boards so that infrastructure issues in the Epsom Electorate are known and notified. I will not identify any individual without their consent, referring only to streets rather than specific addresses. The survey does, however, ask for your details so my staff or I can contact you if necessary to check or verify any information.
If you could take a moment of your time to complete this survey, I will be very grateful, and I think it will help ensure our community is heard on the specifics.
Once again, the link is below, and the survey should take you 3-5 minutes to complete.
Begin Survey www.surveymonkey.com...
Please reach out to me and my team for any assistance at mpepsom@parliament.govt.nz
Yours sincerely,
David Seymour
MP for Epsom
The Lunar New Year event that was scheduled to take place at 1pm today at Somervell Church in Remuera has been cancelled due to the current weather conditions. Please keep safe and don't hesitate to contact my office if we can be of help at this time. mpepsom@parliament.govt.nz
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