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Greater Access to Fibre for Coromandel Communities
Scott Simpson 
February 29, 2024
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The planned expansion of ultra-fast fibre connectivity to more than 2,000 local homes and businesses is a huge step forward for the Coromandel, says Coromandel MP Scott Simpson.
SH25A to Reopen by Christmas 2023
Scott Simpson November 13, 2023
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The reopening of State Highway 25A by 20 December is an early Christmas present for our region, says Coromandel MP Scott Simpson.
Progress is being made to reopen SH25A
Scott Simpson August 21, 2023
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The long-delayed reopening of State Highway 25A is inching closer, says Coromandel MP Scott Simpson.
Coromandel faces fourth disrupted summer
Scott Simpson June 27, 2023
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Coromandel faces a fourth consecutive disrupted summer season with NZTA confirming it will be late March 2024 before SH25A is reopened says Coromandel MP Scott Simpson.
Unused cyclone funding should to go Coromandel
Scott Simpson May 31, 2023
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The $9 million of unspent cyclone relief funding originally destined for Hawke's Bay should be redirected to the Coromandel, National’s MP for Coromandel Scott Simpson says.
Coromandel Forgotten Again in Cyclone Recovery Announcement
Scott Simpson May 15, 2023
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There was no mention at all about the Coromandel in the Government’s nearly $1 billion cyclone relief package announced over the weekend.
Coromandel still in limbo over SH25A reopening
Scott Simpson May 09, 2023
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A lack of commitment to a firm reopening date for State Highway 25A is devastating news to residents and businesses across the Coromandel Peninsula, National’s MP for Coromandel Scott Simpson says.
Three Months on… Still No Decision to Fix SH25A
Scott Simpson April 27, 2023
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The lack of a decisive plan from NZTA to get SH25A reopened continues to frustrate and anger local residents and visitors, says Coromandel MP Scott Simpson.
National to make sweeping changes to farm regs
Scott Simpson April 19, 2023
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National has announced sweeping changes to farm regulations which will improve access to workers, restore local decision-making, and protect food production, National’s Agriculture spokesperson Todd McClay and Environment spokesperson Scott Simpson say.
Public Information Meetings Postponed
Scott Simpson February 15, 2023
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Things have changed dramatically since setting up three public information meetings planned for Friday 17 February, says Coromandel MP Scott Simpson.