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I am passionate about New Zealand. I am proud of what our families have built and I see it is my job to protect it—to ensure that our children and grandchildren inherit the best country we can create. With your support, together we ensure a great future for Taupo and for New Zealand.
I am proud to be the Member of Parliament for Taupo. I believe being a Member of Parliament is the ultimate public service - one where you can have an impact on the lives of ordinary New Zealanders.
On this website you can find information about me, my background and why I am the National Party Member of Parliament for the Taupo electorate. You can view my maiden speech here
It is a great proviledge to represent you, the people of Taupo. I am very keen to hear your thoughts and views on the issues we face in Taupo and New Zealand. Please contact me so we can chat in person.
Latest News
Tongariro School awarded new Service Academy
Louise Upston, National MP for Taupō, welcomes today’s announcement that a new Service Academy will open at Tongariro School in Turangi next year.
“I’d like to congratulate Tongariro School on being selected to operate a Service Academy,” Louise says.
“Service Academies provide an opportunity for young people to access skills training while earning worthwhile qualifications, free of charge...
MP supports building better resource management
National MP for Taupo, Louise Upston, says the Government is committed to the underlying principles of the Resource Management Act, including sustainable management, a results-based approach, and community involvement in public resource decisions.
“Sensible management of our resources is an important part of protecting our environment and building a stronger economy with more real jobs.
“Delays in processing resource consents are a huge frustration for businesses trying to expand, invest and create jobs, and that is why National is continuing to streamline and simplify the Resource Management Act” ...
11,194 warmer, drier homes in Waikato
Louise Upston, National MP for Taupo, is pleased with the increase in the number of local homes benefiting from the Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart scheme.
“The Taupo electorate had some pretty extreme weather in August, I know the difference good insulation and heating can make to your health when the temperature drops and the air gets damp.
“In August, more than 579 homes in Waikato were retrofitted with good quality insulation and clean heating,” Louise says...
Social services funding great news for South Waikato
MP for Taupo, Louise Upston, is pleased that community groups in South Waikato are receiving ongoing support from National’s Community Response Fund.
“The successful applicants for the latest round of funding have just been announced, including 8 in the Taupo electorate,” says Louise.
“A lot of families in South Waikato have relied on these services during the difficult economic times we have faced recently. At the same time, some local community organisations have struggled with funding. National created this new funding to address these issues...
Keeping our young people in education
“National is working hard to keep our kids engaged in education so they can gain the skills they need to succeed,” says local MP Louise Upston.
“We know some young people just don’t fit regular classrooms. That doesn’t mean they don’t want to learn. We want to help them gain better skills, better qualifications, and better job opportunities.
“That’s why we’ve focused on our 16- and 17-year-olds. We want to see them stick with school, not drop out...
MP welcomes iwi home insulation partnership
MP for Taupo, Louise Upston, has welcomed the significant investment the Tuwharetoa Settlement Trust has made in home insulation.
Louise attended the launch of the project between Tuwharetoa and the WarmUp New Zealand: Heat Smart scheme, with the Acting Minister of Energy and Resources, Hekia Parata, at Korohe Marae, near Turangi on Friday 26th August...
Louise, with Te Ururoa Flavell, inspects the insulation, installed by Raukawa.
Lakes DHB hitting health targets
Louise Upston, MP for Taupo, welcomes the latest health target performance by Lakes DHB.
“I’m really pleased Lakes DHB is working so hard and achieving so highly against our health targets”, says Louise.
“The latest information, which covers the three months to June this year, shows that Lakes DHB has...
Taupo among the first in roll-out
National MP for Taupo, Louise Upston, is delighted at the announcement that Taupo will have ultra-fast broadband access by July next year.
“Work is scheduled to start before Christmas in Central Taupo, it’s fantastic news for our local community that we are included in the first year rollout plans.” says Louise
“Prior to my role as MP for Taupo I was involved in the roll-out of fibre optic cable, so I am really excited about the opportunities that ultra-fast broadband has for all of us...
Police Safety Orders help combat family violence
Taupo MP, Louise Upston has seen first-hand the effectiveness of Police Safety Orders in combatting family violence.
“Last year National introduced Police Safety Orders. They allow Police to remove an alleged violent person from the home for up to five days. It makes it very clear to the person threatening violence that their behaviour won’t be tolerated,” Louise says.
“Home should be where people feel safe and secure. Yet for many New Zealanders, home is a place of heart-breaking violence and abuse. In my time spent with local Police in the Taupo electorate, I have seen these Police Safety Orders in use and how they protect victims of domestic violence.” ...
MP welcomes move to Freeview HD for Rugby World Cup
Louise Upston, MP for Taupo, says it is great news for Taupo viewers that free-to-air high definition digital television is now available through Freeview|HD.
“I’m pleased to see Freeview|HD here in time for the Rugby World Cup, “ says Louise.
‘’With a month before kick-off, it’s a great time for people in Taupo to switch to digital television. It offers better pictures, better quality sound, more channels, and features such as on-screen TV guides...
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