Hamish Campbell for Ilam

30/07/2026

Today in the house I asked the Minister of Health about the steps our government has made to improve health outcomes for those living with cancer. I am proud that we have made cancer treatments a major heath priority with the funding of new medicines and investing in cancer infrastructure.

29/07/2026

Every time I see the Beehive, I'm reminded what a privilege it is to represent the people of Ilam in our nation's Parliament.

There's plenty happening in the House, and I'll keep working hard to make sure Ilam's voice is heard.

28/07/2026

A huge congratulations to Christchurch Boys' High School for dominating their 2026 season and finishing top of the Miles Toyota Premiership. 🏈🏈🏈

SIBSN 1st XV inaugural winners

It is a huge congratulations to the Christchurch Boys' High School 1st XV who are the inaugural SIBSN champions after defeating St Bede's College 24-14 in the last round-robin match today.

Five points in arrears of Southland Boys' High School Rugby going into today's last round, the 1st XV needed a bonus point win against a very strong St Bedes side to take the title, after having defeated Southland in the first round of the competition in Invercargill at the start of May.

Two first half tries saw them go to the break ahead 12-7. The lead would extend to 19-7 early in the second half before St Bedes responded with a converted try to narrow the margin to 19-14. A late try to vice-captain Will Brown would extend the lead to 24-14, a lead that School would hold onto to the final whistle.

It has been a tight tussle between Boys' High and Southland Boys' throughout the competition, with each team having just the one loss.

The win also secured top ranking for Boys' High in the Miles Toyota Premiership, with St Bedes finishing second. Both teams will have a week off before hosting home semi-finals on 8 August.

Scoring CBHS - tries Isoa Vosa, Max Carr, Dougal Grant, Will Brown. Conversions - Brown (2)

St Bedes - tries Robbie Corlett, Lewis McCormick. Conversions - George Kneebone (2)

28/07/2026

I always appreciate the chance to catch up with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to share what's been happening in Ilam, and make sure our community's voice is being heard.

Now back to work to continue delivering for Ilam and New Zealand.🇳🇿

28/07/2026

We’re making careful choices to help ease pressure on Kiwi households.

23/07/2026

As someone with a background in virology, I know news of bird flu reaching New Zealand can feel alarming. Good conversation with Chris Lynch on what this detection means.

22/07/2026

Having the University of Canterbury in the Ilam electorate is something I'm incredibly proud of. It's a hub of innovation, research and opportunity, and the students who call UC home play a huge part in our local community.

It is valuable to hear directly from those representing the students so thank you to the members of the UCSA executive for the conversations recently. 🗣

21/07/2026

Thank you to the NZ Young Nats for inviting me to host their quiz night recently. It was a great turnout for the event. Congratulations to our winning team, who have earned the right to remind everyone else about it until the next quiz night! 🏆

21/07/2026

National is fixing the basics and building the future.