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Monday, February 06, 2012


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Hon Chester Borrows

Chester Borrows

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Whanganui

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Chester Borrows is 53 years of age and has enjoyed success after three attempts to win the Whanganui Electorate from previous incumbent Jill Pettis. Chester says the challenge now is to “…turn it on for the people of the Whanganui Electorate and make the seat safe for National.” Chester has offices in Wanganui and in Hawera. With a history in policing and the law, Chester’s policy interests are around Law and Order and Welfare.

Chester was raised in Nelson and attended Nayland College before entering the Police in 1975 as a 17-year-old Cadet. 24 years later he left the Police to stand for Parliament and then attended Victoria University obtaining an LLB between elections and campaign again in 2002. Chester then started work with Till Henderson King as a staff solicitor with a general practice but concentrating on Criminal law. Chester finished work in March 2005 to campaign again, this time successfully, he draws on this experience in his work in parliament and the electorate.

Between the 2006 and 2008 Election Chester was appointed National Party Police spokesman and as part of the Law and Order Team worked on those policies dealing with police, corrections and justice, which formed a substantive part of the 100 Day Action Plan. In Government, Chester is the Chair of the Justice and Electoral Select Committee and a member of the Social Services Committee.

Interests in tramping, canoeing and landscape painting see Chester in the bush or on local rivers and lakes given the opportunity and Chester is also involved as a Lay Preacher and Funeral Celebrant in his community.

Married to Ella for over 30 years Chester has three children aged between 22 and 28 and spending time with the family is a priority for him

Chester has taken a 3155 deficit in 1999 to a 6333 majority in 2008 and looks forward to extending that in the next election.

Contact Details:

Email: chester.borrows@national.org.nz
Website: www.borrows.co.nz
Phone: (04) 817 6834 (Parliament)
Phone: (06) 348 9150 (Whanganui Office)
Phone: (06) 278 4059 (Hawera office)

	Latest video from Hon Chester Borrows
This text is replaced by the Flash movie. Chester notes that he's in Wellington to visit with the Minister of Conservation and talk about DOC job cuts affecting the electorate. Later in the week, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English will be in the electorate with Chester. On Thursday, Chester will be speaking on alcohol reform in Christchurch.

Blogs and Vlogs from Hon Chester Borrows

Chester Borrows: MP for Whanganui - Video Update 31-10-2011
Hon Chester Borrows \| 31 October 2011
Chester notes that he's in Wellington to visit with the Minister of Conservation and talk about DOC job cuts affecting the electorate. Later in the week, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English will be in the electorate with Chester. On Thursday, Chester will be speaking on alcohol reform in Christchurch. Chester Borrows: MP for Whanganui - Video Update 31-10-2011 31 October 2011 This text is replaced by the Flash movie. Chester notes that he's in Wellington to visit with the Minister of Conservation and talk about DOC job cuts affecting the electorate. Later in the week, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English will be in the electorate with Chester. On Thursday, Chester will be speaking on alcohol reform in Christchurch.
Chester Borrows: MP for Whanganui - Video Update 15-09-2011
Hon Chester Borrows \| 15 September 2011
Chester talks about conservation week, the loss of some DOC jobs in the electorate, some developments in the vexed issueof the "h", water schemes, grey power, the coming General Election and more. Chester Borrows: MP for Whanganui - Video Update 15-09-2011 15 September 2011 This text is replaced by the Flash movie. Chester talks about conservation week, the loss of some DOC jobs in the electorate, some developments in the vexed issueof the "h", water schemes, grey power, the coming General Election and more.
Chester Borrows: MP for Whanganui - Video Update 07-09-2011
Hon Chester Borrows \| 07 September 2011
Chester talks about his participation in the on-going Parliamentary Rugby World Cup - New Zealand has won its games so far and is on track to retain the championship. In the electorate, he talks about developments in health services and DOC operations - including the loss of a number of DOC positions. Chester Borrows: MP for Whanganui - Video Update 07-09-2011 07 September 2011 This text is replaced by the Flash movie. Chester talks about his participation in the on-going Parliamentary Rugby World Cup - New Zealand has won its games so far and is on track to retain the championship. In the electorate, he talks about developments in health services and DOC operations - including the loss of a number of DOC positions.
Chester Borrows: MP for Whanganui - Video Update 09-08-2011
Hon Chester Borrows \| 09 August 2011
Chester talks about the Government's ban on Kronic and similar products - and why he supports the move. Following that he talks about arts-related RWC events in the electorate and concludes with his perspective on Early Childhood Education and Government initiatives in that critical area. Chester Borrows: MP for Whanganui - Video Update 09-08-2011 09 August 2011 Chester talks about the Government's ban on Kronic and similar products - and why he supports the move. Following that he talks about arts-related RWC events in the electorate and concludes with his perspective on Early Childhood Education and Government initiatives in that critical area.
Chester Borrows: MP for Whanganui - Video Update 23-06-2011
Hon Chester Borrows \| 23 June 2011
Chester opens with discussion of issues confronting farmers in Taranaki and meetings he is having with farmers in the electorate. He goes on to talk about restorative justice initiatives and the success of restorative justice in reducing re-offending. Chester Borrows: MP for Whanganui - Video Update 23-06-2011 23 June 2011 Chester opens with discussion of issues confronting farmers in Taranaki and meetings he is having with farmers in the electorate. He goes on to talk about restorative justice initiatives and the success of restorative justice in reducing re-offending.
Chester Borrows: MP for Whanganui - Video Update 09-06-2011
Hon Chester Borrows \| 09 June 2011
Chester talks about the Green Ribbon and other environmental awards being made today at Parliament. He continues with discussion of several appearances he has made in connection with issues fronted by the National-led Government, the redundancies coming up at Yarrows, and hospitial facilities in South Taranaki. Chester Borrows: MP for Whanganui - Video Update 09-06-2011 09 June 2011 Chester talks about the Green Ribbon and other environmental awards being made today at Parliament. He continues with discussion of several appearances he has made in connection with issues fronted by the National-led Government, the redundancies coming up at Yarrows, and hospitial facilities in South Taranaki.
Chester Borrows: MP for Whanganui - Video Update 12-05-2011
Hon Chester Borrows \| 12 May 2011
Chester sets the scene for the upcoming Budget 2011, particularly in terms of what Whanganui can expect, and talks about some of the gains that have been made under the National-led Government. He goes on to talk about the Victims Offender Levy and what a success it has been so far (having raised $2 million much faster than anticipated) and developments in the electorate. Chester Borrows: MP for Whanganui - Video Update 12-05-2011 12 May 2011 Chester sets the scene for the upcoming Budget 2011, particularly in terms of what Whanganui can expect, and talks about some of the gains that have been made under the National-led Government. He goes on to talk about the Victims Offender Levy and what a success it has been so far (having raised $2 million much faster than anticipated) and developments in the electorate.
Chester Borrows: MP for Whanganui - Video Update 13-04-2011
Hon Chester Borrows \| 13 April 2011
Chester opens with a chat about recent events in the electorate and why businesses come to Whanganui, many of which have been drawn to the region by the freezing works. He goes on to talk about his coming visit to the war memorial and what Anzac Day signifies, before closing with a reminder about the RWC events that will be coming to the electorate. Chester Borrows: MP for Whanganui - Video Update 13-04-2011 13 April 2011 Chester opens with a chat about recent events in the electorate and why businesses come to Whanganui, many of which have been drawn to the region by the freezing works. He goes on to talk about his coming visit to the war memorial and what Anzac Day signifies, before closing with a reminder about the RWC events that will be coming to the electorate.
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Local News and Newsletters from Hon Chester Borrows

Looking Forward And Looking Back 08-06-2010
Hon Chester Borrows \| 08 June 2010
Long weekends seem to be the perfect timing for reunions and Queens Birthday weekend wasn’t an exception. Looking Forward And Looking Back 08-06-2010 08 June 2010
Gotta Get The Language Right 01-06-2010
Hon Chester Borrows \| 01 June 2010
I attended the Parent Inc. Fathers Breakfast in Wellington on Tuesday morning. Gotta Get The Language Right 01-06-2010 01 June 2010
Getting On The Front Foot In Support Of Whanganui 24-05-2010
Hon Chester Borrows \| 24 May 2010
When a region makes an impression it has to be a good one. To do so it needs to take account of the prejudices of big city New Zealand, as smaller centres vie for a ‘fair suck of the sav’. Getting On The Front Foot In Support Of Whanganui 24-05-2010 24 May 2010
A Budget For The Economy And Kiwi Families 10-05-2010
Hon Chester Borrows \| 10 May 2010
The beginning of May brings to mind the fast approaching ‘Budget Day’, the day that becomes the focus of the political world at this time. A Budget For The Economy And Kiwi Families 10-05-2010 10 May 2010
Where’s A Rubber Chicken When You Need One 10-05-2010
Hon Chester Borrows \| 10 May 2010
I took offense at a recent cartoon suggesting that our PM has “no balls”, as relating to recent decisions over indigenous rights and SAS deployments. Where’s A Rubber Chicken When You Need One 10-05-2010 10 May 2010
Nothing to see here 05-05-2010
Hon Chester Borrows \| 05 May 2010
Just because you’re not paranoid, doesn’t mean they’re not after you. Who watches the watchers, or polices the police? The answer is you do. At least you do via a parliament elected of, by and for the people. Nothing to see here 05-05-2010 05 May 2010
ANZAC Column 23-04-2010
Hon Chester Borrows \| 23 April 2010
On Anzac Day we remember and honour the sacrifices that young Kiwis and Australians made when they landed at Gallipoli 95 years ago. It is also a time to pay tribute to all our servicemen that have taken part in subsequent wars and peacekeeping efforts. ANZAC Column 23-04-2010 23 April 2010
Reading Between The Lines On Crime Statistics 14-04-2010
Hon Chester Borrows \| 14 April 2010
The release of crime statistics in the last week has caused some concern, as they always do. Reading Between The Lines On Crime Statistics 14-04-2010 14 April 2010
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