Tim van de Molen MP

@Sharks771 Thanks, Damian.

That’s tragic news. Thoughts with @TimvandeMolenMP and family

@UnitedW79364436 I absolutely agree. Pay rates need adjusting and broader conditions of service must be improved.

@TimvandeMolenMP @RichardMarlesMP In terms of Defence policy and force generation, our ties with Australia are vital, but unless we pull our weight they have no reason bar goodwill to let us into the club. The NZDF is in a state, and you'll need to resolve the people problem before we can participate credibly.

Met with @RichardMarlesMP today in his role as Minister of Defence. Our views on the challenges & opportunities in our region align closely. The NZDF has an important role to play in this. If I'm NZ's next Minister of Defence, I plan to enhance the NZ/Aus Defence relationship.

@WakaKotahiWaiBP What about SH26, ~5km north of Te Aroha?

WAIKATO/BOP SEVERE WEATHER - 8:30AM MON 30 JAN SH2 Pokeno to Mangatarata, SH2 Mangatawhiri to Maramarua, SH25 Coromandel to Whitianga, SH25 Waiomu to Tapu, SH25A Kopu to Hikuai SH37 Hangatiki to Waitomo are CLOSED. All other state highways remain OPEN. Please drive carefully. ^EH

@TheHomeFrontNZ @TheConsultant18 Just another working group...kicking the can down the road rather than investing in the defence of NZ's values & priorities.

@TheConsultant18 @PeeniHenare @nzlabour @TimvandeMolenMP @winstonpeters If we needed further proof…. in our most complex security environment since WW2 we are bringing in a Maori tourism specialist and the CE of Customs… amongst others… this review will be zero function and BS corporate government form as a priority. stuff.co.nz/national/polit…

The NZDF is in a sad state of dilapidation. RNZ Navy Frigate stranded in Australia. Navy has to cannibalise its own ship. How say you Minister @PeeniHenare from @nzlabour ? @TimvandeMolenMP @winstonpeters stuff.co.nz/national/30071…

@TheConsultant18 If it's such a critical piece of equipment that they can't sail without it, then they should carry a spare on board, or have a temporary backup option.

With the recent Chinese & Solomon Islands agreement and our extension of the NZDF deployment to the Solomon Islands, this is nothing short of dereliction of duty

Surely if you are sending support to Ukraine you would ask them what they want and ask your allies what they are doing

The Pacific situation is evolving rapidly. The Minister needs to step up & deliver.

(2/2) especially given the evolving security risk in the region. But meanwhile our government is walking back on long term defence investment

The extension of the NZDF deployment in the Solomon Islands demonstrates our long-standing partnership between our two nations, it is important that we are resourced to contribute to these sorts of leadership roles in the pacific (1/2)

On Saturday afternoon I had an unfortunate accident where I fell from a platform, breaking both arms and sustaining spinal and rib fractures... (full statement below)

#agribusinessagenda2021 launch underway. Huge turnout for some exciting insights from @IProudfoot_KPMG #fieldays2021

@FieldaysNZ 2021 has officially been opened! So good to be back again this year 🚜🐄

An awesome turnout today for my Public Meeting with @NZNationalParty Leader @JudithCollinsMP in her home town of Matamata! Thank you to everyone who came along #twoticksblue

Thanks J Swap in Matamata for showing @JudithCollinsMP and I around! #twoticksblue

Recent PREFU & GDP figures for the last quarter show an even more damaging economic crisis than first anticipated. New Zealanders need to be reassured that their Government is equipped to help them recover. The National Party has demonstrated our ability to do this.

I met with the team from Discover Islam NZ today, they were a friendly group who were happy to answer any questions. Thanks Sabah, Harris, Milza & team. Well done for reaching out to break down barriers. The diversity in NZ is one of our strengths #MeetYourMuslimNeighbourNZ

A busy couple of days in the West Coast-Tasman electorate, hosted by @MaureenPughNat. Some great farmer & grower public meetings and really interesting visits to businesses, including Tasman Bay Food Co.

🔵Protecting our high-risk population from COVID-19 is a National Party priority🔵. Find out more about National's robust Border Policy here: national.org.nz/securing-new-z……