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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 23h

#BREAKING: Over 15,000 people have signed our open letter calling on Christopher Luxon to bring down health costs.

He’s making it harder to see a doctor and it’s time to act. Add your name at the link below.
www.labour.org.nz/openletter-h...

ALMOST 10,000 SIGNED
TELL LUXON TO MAKE HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE
Add your voice!

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 1d

Nope, there will be more.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 1d

🤭

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 1d

Yes

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 1d

it's on our website too 😊

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 1d

Currently there is no way to prevent- which needs changing ASAP

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 1d

We will repeal it in the first 100 days.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, we will repeal it.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 1d

The select committee report on the Regulatory Standards Bill is in.
📝166,000 submissions.
❌98.7% opposed.
Yet National are going to continue supporting it.
🗣New Zealand could not have been louder, but Luxon still isn’t listening.

Regulatory Standards Bill:
Select Committee Report:
166,000 submission total
0.7% supported
0.6% unclear
98.7% opposed

AUTHORISED BY DUNCAN WEBB MP, PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS WELLINGTON

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 1d

If you have any supermarket-style fruit boxes, complete with top and bottom, or sturdy paper bags to spare, please drop them off at the foodbank, 275 Hereford Street, between 9am–3pm Monday to Friday down the service driveway where the Red Foodbank flag is. Ring the bell if the gate is closed.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 1d

Christchurch City Mission needs our help! They provide 1600 Christmas food parcels for families and people in need through December, but they need boxes! 📦📦📦

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 5d

Yup. Advertising on Sunday etc

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 5d

OMG the National Party totally screwed up the vote on the Broadcasting Bill. First they didn’t have signed proxies for the conscience vote. Then they didn’t have the 20 members in the house required for a conscience vote - so the vote is a nullity. Politics 101 learn to count !!!

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 6d

SAVE OUR STATE HOUSING HIKOI - FRIDAY 10TH OCTOBER
💔112,500 people are in over-crowded and/or uninhabitable housing, on couches, in cars.
💔Of these, at least 4,965 are living without shelter.
Meet at 11.30am at the Bridge of Remembrance, let's make some noise.

Public Housing Futures X Save our state housing Ōtautahi
SAVE OUR STATE HOUSING
A Hikoi to reverse the cuts!
When Friday 10th October at 11.30am
Where Bridge of Remembrance Cashel Street, Ōtautahi Central

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 6d

Voting information: ccc.govt.nz/the-council/...

Voting and special voting

During local elections, you can vote for the Mayor, a ward councillor, community board members and members of the Regional Council.

ccc.govt.nz

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 6d

📨You can post your voting papers using the postage paid envelope you should have received in the mail
📨OR you can cast a special vote at the Council if you haven't yet enrolled.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 6d

Voting for local body elections close on Saturday 11th October, don't miss out on having your voice heard!

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 8d

I would attach a screenshot of the failed submission and email your submission copy to the Justice Committee ☺️

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 11d

Everyone can access the wrap around community-focused social, health and education services that Te Maata Waka offers, and the results are incredible - even as they fight funding cuts left right and centre. Ka pai to the team at Te Maata Waka, let's continue this important mahi!

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 11d

This organisation does fantastic work breaking the cycles of crime by offering educational, social and health support that addresses the drivers of criminal offending. There's a common misconception that kaupapa Māori initiatives are for Māori only, but that is simply not true.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 11d

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 11d

Tracey McLellan MP, Reuben Davidson MP for Christchurch East and I visited Te Maata Waka today to understand more about the support services they offer specifically for youth justice. (They do so much other awesome work but I was there in my capacity as Justice spokesperson).

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 15d

NZ Government refuses to recognise Palestine.
Shameful.

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 17d

📅 Sunday 28 September 2025
📍 Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor – Edmonds Band Rotunda
⏰ 10am – 2pm

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Duncan Webb MP @duncanwebbmp.bsky.social · 17d

It's World Rivers day this Sunday, a great reason to get out and enjoy some sunshine. It's free entry, live music (The Eastern) Kai by Ōtākaro Orchard, interactive workshops, kids’ activities, and plenty of opportunities to learn about river care, biodiversity, and community projects

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