Andrew Bayly MP

Our Government has announced a 50% boost to school property maintenance funding, with several schools in the electorate among the first to benefit in the 2026/27 round. Read the Minister's full press release in the comments below.
• Pukekohe High School
• Onewhero Area School
• Pokeno School
• Pukekawa School
• Pukeoware School
• Waiuku Primary School
• Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o te Puaha o Waikato

Final day for the Antarctica Parliamentarians Assembly in Parliament. 25 MPs from around the world attended, this being the first time discussions on Antarctica involving MPs have been held in the Southern Hemisphere. Very fortunate to have with us world-leading scientists and other experts to present on the Antarctic Treaty System, science collaboration, tourism, and what is happening in the Arctic that may affect Antarctica. As the Chair, I presented our agreed findings at the conclusion of the Assembly.

This is excellent news for our rural communities that struggle to attract GPs. The graduate-entry programme will train an extra 120 doctors a year, in addition to those being trained at Auckland and Otago, with clinical placements in rural and regional settings. First intake of students expected in 2028.