I’m honoured to have been asked by Christopher Luxon to serve as Minister of Health and Minister for Pacific Peoples in his new government. There’s a lot of tough work ahead- but I’m looking forward to it.

Last week I had discussions around progress on the cancer radiotherapy machine (LINAC) for Northland which concerned specialists tell me seems to have stalled. When a government is formed we can get an updated view and see what the hurdles are.

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I caught up again recently with Puneet who is leading a project into reusing unused, unexpired original wrapping medicines as is done in parts of the US.

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National is committed to rebuilding Whangarei Hospital.

It’s what I’ve campaigned on, and it’s what National will deliver.

Thank you to the people of Whangarei who have placed their trust in me to be their voice in Wellington. This image is from election night as the blue wave swept over. Now we get to work.

I have talked for a long time about my concern for measles particularly and NZ National Party’s immunisation incentive policy is weighted towards this. Please be vigilant and be vaccinated.

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It was great to have Christopher Luxon in Whangarei yesterday!

National is serious about restoring law and order and making our communities safer.