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Dr Emily Henderson
MP for Whangārei
Whangārei, New Zealand

Emily Henderson is Whangārei electorate MP

MP for Whangārei

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Opinion: What is at the root of family violence?
Opinion

Opinion: What is at the root of family violence?

11 Jul 05:00 PM
Emily Henderson: How do we overcome the division?
Opinion

Emily Henderson: How do we overcome the division?

27 Jun 05:00 PM

It takes courage to admit we’ve gone too far in our rush to judgment.

Opinion: Social housing a priority for Kāinga Ora
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Opinion: Social housing a priority for Kāinga Ora

13 Jun 05:00 PM

You don’t have to look far to find someone who got their start in state housing.

Emily Henderson: Protecting Uretiti Beach for future generations
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Emily Henderson: Protecting Uretiti Beach for future generations

30 May 05:00 PM

We have such strong connections to our beaches in Whangārei.

Grief not anger needed to overcome trauma of three young deaths - Emily Henderson
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Grief not anger needed to overcome trauma of three young deaths - Emily Henderson

16 May 05:00 PM

Emily Henderson - river of grief over tragic deaths of youngsters

Emily Henderson: Keeping Whangārei women and children safe with solutions that work
Opinion

Emily Henderson: Keeping Whangārei women and children safe with solutions that work

02 May 05:00 PM

Opinion: We are working to decrease trauma for victims appearing in court.

Emily Henderson: We’ve listened and our plan will mean affordable water
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Emily Henderson: We’ve listened and our plan will mean affordable water

18 Apr 05:00 PM

Under our proposal households will still make massive savings.

Comment: Government is giving battlers a helping hand
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Comment: Government is giving battlers a helping hand

04 Apr 05:00 PM

Emily Henderson says the Government is delivering for hard-up people.

Tough decision for Whangārei MP Emily Henderson to leave politics
Opinion

Tough decision for Whangārei MP Emily Henderson to leave politics

21 Mar 04:00 PM

Emilly Henderson explains why she's leaving a job she loves,

Comment: The decisions we must make as the normal we knew quickly retreats
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Comment: The decisions we must make as the normal we knew quickly retreats

07 Mar 04:00 PM

'The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best is today.'

Whangārei MP on priorities for the Government post-cyclone
Opinion

Whangārei MP on priorities for the Government post-cyclone

21 Feb 04:00 PM

Emily Henderson thanks those that chipped in to help during Cyclone Gabrielle,

Emily Henderson: Government providing much-needed housing
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Emily Henderson: Government providing much-needed housing

07 Feb 04:00 PM

When people around us are secure, so are we all, writes Emily Henderson.

Your Local MP: Emily Henderson points to tough challenges ahead
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Your Local MP: Emily Henderson points to tough challenges ahead

24 Jan 04:00 PM

‘New Year, new start’ got a whole new meaning this year, writes Dr Emily Henderson.

Emily Henderson: While Christmas can have a dark side, there is still a lot of light
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Emily Henderson: While Christmas can have a dark side, there is still a lot of light

20 Dec 04:00 PM

Opinion: However you spend this Christmas, go easy on yourself and those around you.

'Cast iron commitment' to give run-down Whangārei hospital new life
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'Cast iron commitment' to give run-down Whangārei hospital new life

06 Dec 04:00 PM

Comment: The hospital will transform into a place able to meet the region's growing needs.

Comment: Tough choice between raising kids and returning to work made easier
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Comment: Tough choice between raising kids and returning to work made easier

08 Nov 04:00 PM

Parents are being helped back into the workforce with the boost to Working for Families.

Comment: Minimum wage and the trickle-up effect on business
Opinion

Comment: Minimum wage and the trickle-up effect on business

25 Oct 04:00 PM

Labour Day commemorates the struggle for ordinary workers to gain basic rights.

MP talks about girls' fear of sport and how to overcome it
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MP talks about girls' fear of sport and how to overcome it

11 Oct 04:00 PM

Women's Rugby World Cup to inspire girls to take up sports.

Comment: Our economy in the box seat to ride out global headwinds
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Comment: Our economy in the box seat to ride out global headwinds

27 Sep 04:00 PM

I see a future where Whangārei seizes more opportunities.

Comment: Stepping in early to steer kids away from crime
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Comment: Stepping in early to steer kids away from crime

13 Sep 05:00 PM

Schools say attendance is rising and police say youth offending is reducing: Henderson.

Emily Henderson: Northland has become a priority for public housing
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Emily Henderson: Northland has become a priority for public housing

30 Aug 05:00 PM

Change can't happen overnight, but work is being done to make a difference with housing.

Emily Henderson: Tackling the workforce challenges for Whangārei
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Emily Henderson: Tackling the workforce challenges for Whangārei

16 Aug 05:00 PM

Whangārei businesses have opened up about the challenges they face with the workforce.

Comment: $2.5m of ratepayer money could land us on world stage
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Comment: $2.5m of ratepayer money could land us on world stage

02 Aug 05:00 PM

Whangārei MP Emily Henderson supports the redesigned Ōruku Landing conference centre

Comment: Common humanity underpins rational discussion
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Comment: Common humanity underpins rational discussion

19 Jul 05:00 PM

We need to find a way to stand our ground - without needing to level everyone around us.

Opinion: New era for better health in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Opinion: New era for better health in Aotearoa New Zealand

05 Jul 05:00 PM

Health NZ all for better health outcomes, Whangārei MP Emily Henderson says.

Emily Henderson: Fair isn't giving everyone the same thing - it's giving them what they need
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Emily Henderson: Fair isn't giving everyone the same thing - it's giving them what they need

21 Jun 05:00 PM

Emily Henderson provides insight into what central support is being offered to communities

Opinion: For Whangārei, Budget '22 may be the best yet
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Opinion: For Whangārei, Budget '22 may be the best yet

24 May 05:00 PM

Emily Henderson highlights the benefits to Whangārei from this year's Budget.

Emily Henderson: How we're overcoming the barriers to taking up trades
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Emily Henderson: How we're overcoming the barriers to taking up trades

10 May 05:00 PM

Emily Henderson delves into the challenges and solutions to boosting a skilled workforce.

Emily Henderson: lobbing missiles, real or verbal, is not leadership
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Emily Henderson: lobbing missiles, real or verbal, is not leadership

26 Apr 05:00 PM

They risked everything to create a safe future for us, the children then unknown.

Emily Henderson: Govt helping Kiwis weather global energy crunch
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Emily Henderson: Govt helping Kiwis weather global energy crunch

15 Mar 04:00 PM

Petrol price hikes are an international problem but here's how the Govt is trying to help

Emily Henderson: The courage to pursue a vision is a remarkable thing
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Emily Henderson: The courage to pursue a vision is a remarkable thing

01 Mar 04:02 PM

There's an opportunity to reconsider the energy future of our whole region

Emily Henderson: Cases are climbing rapidly - and we have to act
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Emily Henderson: Cases are climbing rapidly - and we have to act

15 Feb 04:00 PM

NZ's high vaccination rate is a great start as we enter our major fight with Omicron.

Emily Henderson: This too shall pass. Kia kaha.
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Emily Henderson: This too shall pass. Kia kaha.

01 Feb 04:00 PM

The next couple of months will test us like nothing before.

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Ignore the hype: Safeguarding our essential water services
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Ignore the hype: Safeguarding our essential water services

09 Nov 04:01 PM

Our water assets will remain ours. Councils in each new entity will own the assets

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90% Whangārei? It's up to us
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90% Whangārei? It's up to us

26 Oct 04:00 PM

You're far less likely to fall seriously ill and pass the virus on if you're vaccinated.

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Kia kaha Whangārei: Don't wait - vaccinate
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Kia kaha Whangārei: Don't wait - vaccinate

12 Oct 04:00 PM

Time to make move from lockdown restrictions to the individual armour of vaccines

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Protecting and reconnecting Whangārei
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Protecting and reconnecting Whangārei

28 Sep 04:00 PM

Vaccination our best bet to get NZ rolling again, says MP Emily Henderson.

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Well done, Whangārei - together we've got this
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Well done, Whangārei - together we've got this

14 Sep 05:00 PM

Itching to go somewhere new? Try a staycation, and find out why tourists love the North.

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Nervous wait for wastewater test results
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Nervous wait for wastewater test results

31 Aug 11:01 PM

Thank you Whangārei for your hard and selfless work to stop the spread of Covid-19

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Everyone's choice counts for immunity
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Everyone's choice counts for immunity

17 Aug 05:00 PM

When we vaccinate ourselves, we protect whānau.

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Surviving non-zombie apocalypse one jab at a time
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Surviving non-zombie apocalypse one jab at a time

03 Aug 05:00 PM

Not only are we keeping the virus away but our economy is thriving, says Emily Henderson.

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Helping young people on path to political action
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Helping young people on path to political action

20 Jul 05:00 PM

Whangārei MP's 1970s "nuclear-free" moment inspires youth knowledge-sharing campaign

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The case for opting in to Three Waters plan
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The case for opting in to Three Waters plan

06 Jul 05:00 PM

The less we agree, the more we need to talk, says Whangārei MP Emily Henderson

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Youth call for action on climate change heard
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Youth call for action on climate change heard

22 Jun 05:00 PM

We all have a duty of care to our environment, says Whangārei MP Emily Henderson.

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Rail instead of four lanes a positive shift in transport direction, says MP
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Rail instead of four lanes a positive shift in transport direction, says MP

08 Jun 05:00 PM

We are the only major port in New Zealand to not have a direct rail link.

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Budget revs up stronger recovery for Whangārei
Northern Advocate

Budget revs up stronger recovery for Whangārei

25 May 05:00 PM

Balanced approach keeps lid on debt while tackling long-term issues like child poverty. 

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New operating theatre first step in health system upgrade
Northern Advocate

New operating theatre first step in health system upgrade

11 May 05:00 PM

Revamp is part of Government's goal to make healthcare accessible for all Northlanders.

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NZ's economy depends on regions like Northland
Northern Advocate

NZ's economy depends on regions like Northland

27 Apr 05:00 PM

Tourism Minister Stuart Nash gets a taste of what Whangārei has to offer.

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Changes to support Whangārei families
Northern Advocate

Changes to support Whangārei families

13 Apr 05:00 PM

Raft of changes that have just come into force will make a big difference, says Henderson.

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Opinion: Taking action to tackle the housing crisis
Northern Advocate

Opinion: Taking action to tackle the housing crisis

30 Mar 04:00 PM

$4m for initiatives to reduce homelessness in priority areas, of which Whangārei is one.

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Who is Emily Henderson, MP for Whangārei?
Northern Advocate

Who is Emily Henderson, MP for Whangārei?

16 Mar 04:00 PM

This government is "very much focussed" on improving the basics for all New Zealanders.

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