Bowentown Boating and Sport Fishing Club decked out in time for summer Scott says

TECT granted $92,608, and the Lion Foundation granted $35,000 towards the project The rest of the funds came from club fundraisers and member donations

In true community spirit, the outdoor furniture was made by locals and given to the club at cost price

TECT Trustee Mark Arundel, who attended the official opening of the deck in November, says TECT was proud to support a project that involves and benefits such a wide range of users in its community

“With 1,200 members in a community of 2500 people, the club is a significant community amenity indeed The huge community volunteer and donation support to the project was heart-warming; the facility is clearly so much more than just a boat club ”

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By Hon Scott Simpson MP For Coromandel

Happy New Year, I hope everyone has had a chance to refresh for the year ahead We’ve experienced some patchy weather over the summer, but weather events aren’t uncommon in our parts and we ’ re well served by dedicated teams of first responders

Parliament has taken a break over the summer, but in February, it will be back in full swing, and a general election will be held later this year Our country’s economy and how government policies affect the weekly household budget will be at the forefront of most voters’ minds 2022 was particularly tough, with people grappling with inflation at levels unseen for decades This financial strain was felt during every visit to the supermarket or at the fuel pump

Unfortunately, the horizon doesn’t look much better as the medicine dished out by the Reserve Bank is a higher official cash rate, which will mean a very difficult year for mortgage holders National will be keeping the pressure on the Government and calling out wasteful spending when it occurs With the grim economic forecasts across the globe, New Zealanders need a government laser focused on outcomes and getting the economy back on track

Please never hesitate to be in touch If you have any issue you wish to discuss with me, don’t hesitate to get in touch by either calling 0800 550 330 or emailing mpcoromandel@parliament govt nz

Cashflow is the lifeblood of any business, most of us in business would have experienced a cashflow crisis to some degree With potentially gloomy economic times ahead it is now more impor tant than ever to have a good handle on your business numbers and ensure you have a buffer or plan B should the need arise

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