Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford and his partner Hannah.
Opinion
As 2024 winds down, it’s a great time to look back at everything we’ve been through together as a country, electorate, and community.
Being your Bay of Plenty MP, I’ve tried to get out and about as much as possible, meeting constituents, local groups, schools and businesses while also making
sure our voice is heard in Parliament. As a local myself, I get what it’s like living here - the good and the challenging bits - which is why I’ve made meeting with as many of you as possible my top priority.
To make it easier to catch up, I’ve been getting out of the office and into the community.
Attending some community markets was a fantastic way to connect, and the conversations and feedback have been great - thank you!
Our coffee catchups at cafes across the Bay have worked well too. These casual chats have led to some important issues being raised, which we’ve been able to follow up on. I’ve also started holding clinics at our retirement villages, making it easier for residents to have their say without having to travel to my electorate office.
