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Bayly's Business Brief Nov/Dec 2022
Andrew Bayly 
November 30, 2022
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Welcome to my business newsletter for Nov/Dec 2022 that includes a roundup of news from my portfolios and Parliament.
Singapore High Commissioner to NZ to visit Port Waikato electorate
Andrew Bayly November 20, 2022
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Join me for lunch with the Singapore High Commissioner to NZ, Mr Sudesh Maniar.
The importance of NZ Steel to Franklin
Andrew Bayly November 17, 2022
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In September, NZ Steel applied to renew its resource consent to continue discharges from the Glenbrook Steel Mill for a period of 35 years. While Auckland Council has recommended it be approved, a small group of residents made submissions for the consent renewal to be declined or time-restricted. Resource consent hearings were heard by independent commissioners in Waiuku in October. I wrote to the West Franklin Breeze, a local newspaper, in support of NZ Steel. This is my article that was published in the November 2022 edition.
The perils of Buy Now Pay Later
Andrew Bayly October 31, 2022
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FinCap is concerned about the rise in popularity of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) schemes, such as Afterpay, Humm, Laybuy, and Zip, and how these are triggering or compounding financial hardship for many people.
Special needs schooling
Andrew Bayly October 02, 2022
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It was a privilege to visit Parkside School in September. I took National Leader Christopher Luxon along to meet the staff and students, and we were very warmly welcomed.
Learnings from my Youth MP
Andrew Bayly September 23, 2022
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The Youth Parliament programme is held every three years and provides an amazing opportunity for young people aged 16 to 18 years who are keen to make a difference in their communities.
Women Who Are Leaders
Andrew Bayly September 09, 2022
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We were delighted to host National Deputy Leader Nicola Willis in the electorate on Monday 29 August. We took advantage of Nicola’s business acumen by inviting her to join the panel for our Women Who Are Leaders / He Wāhine Rangatira event in the afternoon.
Bayly's Business Brief Aug/Sept 2022
Andrew Bayly September 09, 2022
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Welcome to my business newsletter for Aug/Sept 2022 that includes a roundup of news from my portfolios and Parliament.
The Government’s distrust of family trusts
Andrew Bayly August 22, 2022
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Since the Labour Government came into power, the Minister of Revenue, David Parker, has been on a mission to tackle wealth and income inequality in New Zealand.
Time to change the thinking on the procurement of building materials
Andrew Bayly May 30, 2022
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The building and construction industry is a vital part of the New Zealand economy, employing over 280,000 people. With the current housing crisis, it is essential that we have a framework that allows for innovation to increase capacity. But we are currently inhibiting our ability to innovate quickly.