Todd Talks By Todd Muller

It has been a busy week balancing my responsibility as a local MP with my role as Opposition Spokesperson for climate change. The week started with an inspirational and challenging visit to the Papamoa Support Centre on Hartford Avenue. A special shout-out needs to go to these ladies who do an extraordinary job supporting those in our community who are most in need of our collective care.

I then hit the road as part of my Zero Carbon Bill Roadshow for public meetings in Invercargill, Christchurch and Whakatane where the views shared were as diverse as the communities I visited. While on the road I also managed to squeeze in a conversation with Ngai Tahu about their work in the climate space and had an opportunity to visit the smelter at Tiwai Point, New Zealand's largest electricity consumer, to talk about what a zero carbon future might mean for its business, employees and community.

It was then back to the Bay to speak at the Lifelines Group Annual Forum about managing natural hazards to reduce the risk for our community, followed by a meeting for seniors with guest speaker Matt King, MP for Northland.

As hectic as this job can be, I absolutely love it. Thank you for your continued support.