- a personal reason is important here. My personal reasons are that this proposed bill prioritises the commercial interests of multinational corporations over the interests of local communities and discounts any consideration of our environment (which most kiwis support) and te tiriti (which most kiwis are also very proud of). Those two aspects should be included as principles and they are not. But you should mention your own reasons here.
I’m also mentioning that while I like the idea of legislative constraints that make it difficult to pass laws that are bad, without including those two things - environment and te tiriti - this will not enable legislation I can agree with.
This is important because Minister Seymour says it’s being done by bots. So if you submit you need to email your local mp to remind them it’s humans opposing this, and if you don’t want to submit but you want to oppose this is a good thing to do.
Why? Numbers count. The key people here are National Party members and NZ First members. Focus on them. Especially if they are your electorate MP.
But also take the time if you wish to email the members of the select committee who will be considering this bill.
In particular consider emailing Jamie Arbuckle who is the sole NZ First MP on that committee. His email address is jamie.Arbuckle@parliament.govt.nz
I suggest thus be cause thus is what he said in his maiden speech:
“Consultation—the most rewarding aspect of being an elected member is hearing from your community. I have sat through many annual plans and long-term plans. Such processes can always be refined, but the importance of democracy and being heard is undeniable. The previous Government often called for submissions but, in many people's views, did not take the time to hear or listen to what people had to say. Three waters reform was very much a case in point of "we know better than everyone else". I look forward to my select committee work and hearing from New Zealanders. The thing for all of us to remember is to not take this process for granted. “
So let’s take him up on his invitation to consult…
Superb Emily thanks.
If I can add:
- you must state you oppose
- a personal reason is important here. My personal reasons are that this proposed bill prioritises the commercial interests of multinational corporations over the interests of local communities and discounts any consideration of our environment (which most kiwis support) and te tiriti (which most kiwis are also very proud of). Those two aspects should be included as principles and they are not. But you should mention your own reasons here.
I’m also mentioning that while I like the idea of legislative constraints that make it difficult to pass laws that are bad, without including those two things - environment and te tiriti - this will not enable legislation I can agree with.
- that’s why I oppose this
And then make sure you submit to the select committee on that. But also email you local MP (you can find their email here https://www.parliament.nz/en/get-involved/have-your-say/contact-an-mp/?utm_source=perplexity
This is important because Minister Seymour says it’s being done by bots. So if you submit you need to email your local mp to remind them it’s humans opposing this, and if you don’t want to submit but you want to oppose this is a good thing to do.
Why? Numbers count. The key people here are National Party members and NZ First members. Focus on them. Especially if they are your electorate MP.
But also take the time if you wish to email the members of the select committee who will be considering this bill.
In particular consider emailing Jamie Arbuckle who is the sole NZ First MP on that committee. His email address is jamie.Arbuckle@parliament.govt.nz
I suggest thus be cause thus is what he said in his maiden speech:
“Consultation—the most rewarding aspect of being an elected member is hearing from your community. I have sat through many annual plans and long-term plans. Such processes can always be refined, but the importance of democracy and being heard is undeniable. The previous Government often called for submissions but, in many people's views, did not take the time to hear or listen to what people had to say. Three waters reform was very much a case in point of "we know better than everyone else". I look forward to my select committee work and hearing from New Zealanders. The thing for all of us to remember is to not take this process for granted. “
So let’s take him up on his invitation to consult…
This is really helpful Geoff thank you so much! Great idea including your local MP + emailing Jamie. Thanks again!