Penny Simmonds MP

National Party volunteers were out in force around Invercargill late last night – putting up election hoardings on the eve of the installation period. Today (Saturday) is the first day that party billboards can be erected in the South – in line with local council bylaws. Invercargill MP Penny Simmon

Uncertainty remains for Invercargill childcare centres and families, as the Government rewrites its early childhood policy for the second time in a month. Labour’s arrogance and lack of consultation around its revised Early Childhood Education policy means that it remains unworkable, despite asserti

Southland families bearing the brunt of the cost-of-living crisis will get support from National with its new FamilyBoost childcare tax rebate, of up to $75 per week, Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. “It’s expensive raising a family these days and sometimes it seems like there’re costs at every

There’s no doubt that the Government’s hugely unpopular Three Waters legislation will hit local ratepayers in the back pocket, but is the Government really listening to our concerns? Water services are currently provided by local councils, but under Three Waters will transfer to four new mega entiti

Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says she’s deeply concerned at the amount of violent crime that is happening in the city. “Violent crime is happening all too often in Invercargill and I’m worried that it could end with the loss of a life. “Most recently, the Collingwood Foodcentre in North Rd was tar

Southland’s voice in Parliament just got a little stronger today, as Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds moves up the party ranks. “National leader Christopher Luxon announced the party’s refreshed caucus line-up ahead of election 2023 today, with Simmonds gaining a new ranking in the 20th spot. “Elected

Southlanders could pay dearly for cuts at Dunedin’s new Hospital, National’s Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. “We’re already living with the devastating consequences of a hospital in Invercargill that’s far too small for the Southland population – now Dunedin has lost 23 beds, two operating thea

Southland farmers should be applauded for the great work they’re doing around environmental management. Too often the focus goes on the negative and farmers are given a bad rap, but I think they should be commended for the way that they have improved farming practices to meet new environmental rules