News and updates
Hi, I'm Nicky Wagner, and I'm the newly-elected National Electorate MP for Christchurch Central. Christchurch is a great city. I have lived here all my life and have brought my family up in Christchurch Central.
BORN HERE, WORKS HERE, LIVES HERE.
My wish for Christchurch Central is that everyone has the opportunity to get ahead. This means support and encouragement for families, good quality education, and rewarding New Zealanders for working hard. I don't want our skilled and educated young people or any other Kiwi to feel the need to move to Australia to have a decent life.
I am always keen to hear from people either individually or in a group. Christchurch has been my home all my life and I love the city. I want to make sure that it remains a great place to live for a good long time, for my children, and even my future grandchildren.
Snippets from my blog
Budding engineers at Phillipstown school learn from Futureintech Fletchers Engineers. read more
The PM visit to St Margaret's College pics here
The AvOn petition arrives at Parliament story and pic here
Education Minister Hon Hekia Parata clearly enjoyed her time talking with Catholic Cathedral College senior students and staff at the College this morning read the story and see photos.
Turning the sod for the new Police Station today.. photos
Impressive work by the CDHB read more here
New Beginnings celebrated in Christchurch - pics of 3 more openings here
Buddha's Birthday Celebrations!! see pics here
African Earthquake Awards honour quake heroes - fourteen very deserving recipients from the African communities of Christchurch with earthquake hero awards on Saturday evening. photos here
It was fantastic to go along to the Afghani community’s Kateb Farsi School at Hagley Community College and see the children learning and interacting so eagerly. see community & team pics
12th April NZ Steel donated a big cheque to the Arts Centre today - read about it here
12th April the Arts Centre Clock is returned to London for repairs - see the pics
The PM annoucnces the 100th Earthquake Appeal project at CHCH East School read more
Monday 2nd April A heartwarming presentation at the new Christchurch courthouse yesterday read more
Friday 30th March - The Christchurch launch of GLO-BUG, a smart-meter-based prepay system for energy budget management.read more
Thursday 29th March - Lighting Plus relaunch was a fabulous bright affair -well done guys - see the pics
Sunday 25th March -Weetbix Kids Tryathlon was a great success for all - read more
The Pop-Up Mall Celebrated in Style last night with a fashion show read more
19th March ANZ staff make a fantastic grant to Christchurch Academy
read more
14th March Deaf Aotearoa have created a wonderful garden in Christchurch read more.
9th March, Unemployed to be offered work in the residential red zone - read more
2nd March - Hon Hekia Parata visited to Christchurch to talk education. read more
Ronald McDonald House staff showed the PM their progress on the repair and rebuild read more
The Chinese community marked the first anniversary of the earthquakes with a moving ceremony.. read more
185 Empty Chairs An art installation of 185 different chairs, each painted white.
Images from the Memorial Service
It was a pleasure to present earthquake recognition certificates to managing directors of Mag and Turbo in St Asaph Street read more and see their photos.
CERA briefing the residents at the Wainoni Avonside Community Services Trust read more
The opening of a stunning artwork in Sydenham. Read more and see the pic
St Albans School recognises their Volunteers (read more)
Presentation of Crimewatch Awards to volunteers. (read more and see the recipients)
Beautiful poppies to remind us "Lest we Forget"
Art work on the wall in Sydenham (see pics and read the story) this will be fun to watch as it grows!!
My election night team!! (see pic)
Current Parliament Responsibilities: Select Committees & Caucus Committees 2011- Chairperson, Local Govt & Environment Select Committee
- Member, Maori Affairs Select Committee
- Chair Arts, Culture and Heritage Caucus Select Committee
- Chair BlueGreens Caucus Committee
- Member of the Ethnic Affairs Committee
- Member Economic & Commerce Caucus Committee
- Member Law & Order Caucus Committee
BACKGROUND
Nicky was born and educated in Christchurch and has lived and worked in Christchurch Central all her adult life.
After leaving school Nicky trained as a secondary school teacher and taught at Hagley High School and Hornby High School before taking up a position at the Christchurch Polytechnic.
She then turned her hand to business and in 1991 was a foundation partner in a nationwide marketing company which specialised in promoting New Zealand fashion designers and their product. This was the beginning of a series of businesses which included retailing, manufacturing, and distribution. In 1998, she established an internet and e-commerce business specializing in on-line marketing and the development of industry clusters.
In 2002 Nicky was selected as the Candidate for Christchurch Central, and again in 2005 when she was elected as a List MP.
Nicky has always been involved in the local community and served on numerous trusts and boards. She has worked extensively with business organisations, in education an elected Environment Canterbury Regional Councillor - serving as Chair of the Finance and Audit Commitee for 2 years and the Transport (busses) Committee for 2 years.
She enjoys going to the gym, and spending time with her husband David and two grown up sons.
VISION
I believe that for New Zealanders to have a healthy and happy future we must have:
A strong economy - that is innovative, creative, and sustainable. A strong economy creates real opportunities and allows us to care for our people and our environment. You can't have world class health, education or superannuation schemes unless you have a world class economy.
Excellence in education and training - is the key to developing the skills and knowledge of our people ensuring the successful future of the whole country.
A clean green environment - clean water, clear air, and the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors are the birthright of all New Zealanders.
Safety and security - within our homes, our communities and our country. We need good policing, a firm control of crime, and a well trained defence force.
Opportunities for all - Fair, equitable treatment for all New Zealanders. Equal opportunities regardless of race, creed or gender. We must address Treaty issues in a timely and effective manner.
I would love to hear your views, you can contact me by phone 03 365 8297 or by email
Nicky Wagner MP with Prime Minister John Key
