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John Hayes ONZM

John Hayes

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John Hayes has enjoyed a highly varied life during which he has been a successful agricultural economist, diplomat, orchardist, businessman and now Member of Parliament.

He was elected at the 2005 general election as constituency MP for the Wairarapa electorate. A large rural seat, the Wairarapa electorate comprises the communities of Featherston, Greytown and Masterton and the southern Hawke’s Bay towns of Woodville, Pahiatua, and Dannevirke. A change to the northern boundary saw Waipawa and Waipukurau included from 2007. John has been very active in representing the interests of the electorate to whom he is responsible, on issues like dog microchipping, the establishment of a Martinborough Cuisine school, and leading the charge to save Makoura College in Masterton from being unnecessarily closed.

At the 2008 General Election John increased his majority from 2,752 or 42.71% of the electoral votes to 6,758, receiving just over 50% of all the electoral votes cast.

John is the Chair of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee.

After a period working as an agricultural economist John joined the New Zealand Foreign Service. He represented New Zealand in Singapore, India, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia (as Charge d'Affaires); Papua New Guinea (as High Commissioner); Iran and Pakistan (as Ambassador).

He has worked on many of the important issues which have confronted New Zealand. He has been an advisor to Prime Ministers and senior Ministers and has long experience of the political process having been Principal Private Secretary to Rt. Hon. Mike Moore when he was Minister of Overseas Trade.

John gained prominence contributing to the successful resolution of the Bougainville conflict, over a period of ten years. He was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition of that work.

The government of Chile bestowed a Bernard O’Higgins award for John’s services to that country.

He was educated at Rongotai College, Wellington, and holds a BAgrSci degree from Lincoln College. He was active in student politics as President of the Lincoln College Students Association and the New Zealand University Students Association. He was inaugural chair of the Wellington’s Chartwell School Board under the “Tomorrow’s Schools” reforms.

John is a Trustee of the “We The Peoples Foundation” and the “Bridget Nicholls Trust”. His interests include yachting, fishing and family. He is married to Helen and they live in Greytown. Their two children are working as lawyers.

Contact Details:

Email: john.hayes@national.org.nz
Website: www.johnhayes.co.nz
Phone: (04) 817 9096 (Parliament)
Phone: 08002HAYES (Electorate)

    Latest video from John Hayes MP  

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John talks about the election and thanks the electorate for his victory.He notes that his electorate offices will be closed over the holiday and provides a phone number that will be active throughout. The rain in the electorate has been very good for farmers - and the local economy seems to be picking up. He goes on to talk about other happenings in the electorate and a few of the major problems facing the world in the coming year.
     

   Blogs and Vlogs from John Hayes MP  
Video Update - John Hayes MP 20-12-2011
John Hayes MP | 20 December 2011

John talks about the election and thanks the electorate for his victory.He notes that his electorate offices will be closed over the holiday and provides a phone number that will be active throughout. The rain in the electorate has been very good for farmers - and the local economy seems to be picking up. He goes on to talk about other happenings in the electorate and a few of the major problems facing the world in the coming year.
Video Update - John Hayes MP 20-12-2011 20 December 2011

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John talks about the election and thanks the electorate for his victory.He notes that his electorate offices will be closed over the holiday and provides a phone number that will be active throughout. The rain in the electorate has been very good for farmers - and the local economy seems to be picking up. He goes on to talk about other happenings in the electorate and a few of the major problems facing the world in the coming year.
Improving Eketahuna's Water 03-10-2011
John Hayes MP | 03 October 2011

Wairarapa MP John Hayes said he was delighted to have secured a subsidy of $381,088 to help upgrade Eketahuna’s water supply when he presented a letter to Mayor Roly Ellis and Council staff in Dannevirke on Saturday morning.
Improving Eketahuna's Water 03-10-2011 03 October 2011

Wairarapa MP John Hayes said he was delighted to have secured a subsidy of $381,088 to help upgrade Eketahuna’s water supply when he presented a letter to Mayor Roly Ellis and Council staff in Dannevirke on Saturday morning.

The drinking-water subsidy of $381,088 equates to 85 percent of the cost of the works that were considered eligible for the upgrade. “The scheme means our smaller communities can make changes to their water supply that might otherwise be beyond them financially. I’m very pleased that Eketahuna and Wairarapa families will be able to build a better system,” Hayes said.

Hayes had been greatly impressed by Mayor Roly Ellis and his Councilor Keith Fenemor who since coming to office last year had set about upgrading water supplies for Dannevirke, Woodville and Pahiatua. That had given him the impetus to work hard on his colleague, Tony Ryall, to ensure the subsidy would be available to Eketahuna.

Funding core services like drinking water and sewage was often difficult for small population centres which meant additional financial help was often critical to a project being implemented.

“I’d like to congratulate Roly and his team on their successful application. The funding means Eketahuna can improve the drinking water quality”.

“This is excellent news for the people of the Wairarapa and especially those living in Eketahuna,” Hayes said.
 
Let’s extend a helping hand from the Wairarapa to those affected by the Christchurch earthquake 23-02-2011
John Hayes MP | 23 February 2011

“Thousands of people in the Christchurch area have been badly affected by the latest Christchurch earthquake, and need a break,” said John Hayes MP.
Let’s extend a helping hand from the Wairarapa to those affected by the Christchurch earthquake 23-02-2011 23 February 2011

Let’s extend a helping hand from the Wairarapa to those affected by the Christchurch earthquake.

“Thousands of people in the Christchurch area have been badly affected by the latest Christchurch earthquake, and need a break,” said John Hayes MP.

“How about we in the Wairarapa and Central Hawkes Bay extend a hand of friendship and open our homes, batches, farm cottages and motels to those affected by this huge natural disaster.  This would allow these shattered people a respite from the constant ground shaking”, said Hayes.

“If you would be prepared to help please phone my office using the toll free number 0800 2 HAYES (0800 2 42937) and let me know what it is that you are able to offer.”

“I will co-ordinate with the Ministry of Social Services to match families with what is available,” Hayes said.

Hayes said he felt sure the people of his electorate will support this action to help those whose lives have been shattered by this terrible event.

“None of us are immune to this sort of environmental disaster,” Hayes said

 
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   Local News and Newsletters from John Hayes  
From the House: Newsletter from John Hayes MP 19-12-2011
John Hayes MP | 19 December 2011

I feel really invigorated having just returned from Wairarapa College’s senior prize giving. What outstanding talent we have in our young people.
From the House: Newsletter from John Hayes MP 11-05-2011
John Hayes MP | 11 May 2011

As most readers will know there was a significant rain event which caused a huge amount of damage in a strip about 8kms deep from the coast from Porangahau to Cape Kidnappers.
From the House: Newsletter from John Hayes MP 13-04-2011
John Hayes MP | 13 April 2011

There have been some great events in the electorate over the past couple of weeks. First, the well-attended opening of an impressive Business Centre at the BNZ in Masterton. Second, I really enjoyed an evening at Pukeora near Waipukerau where NCEA awards were presented to young workers in the agricultural sector.
From the House: Newsletter from John Hayes MP 29-03-2011
John Hayes MP | 29 March 2011

Parliament is in recess this week and its good to be able to spend time in the electorate.
From the House: Newsletter from John Hayes MP 16-03-2011
John Hayes MP | 16 March 2011

In other columns I’ve talked about the real work of Parliament taking place in Select Committees where the atmosphere is more collegial than the often confrontational display of Question Time shown on television.
From the House: Newsletter from John Hayes MP 03-03-2011
John Hayes MP | 03 March 2011

Most of us will go to our graves remembering where we were last Tuesday when news of the earthquake that shattered Christchurch reached us.
From the House: Newsletter from John Hayes MP 16-02-2011
John Hayes MP | 16 February 2011

I was in the north of the electorate late last week and saw a light in the tunnel which wasn’t a train.
From the House - Newsletter from John Hayes MP 23-06-2010
John Hayes MP | 23 June 2010

Spare a thought for the 160 workers being laid off at the Bernard Matthews plant in Waipukurau this week.
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   Local Speeches by John Hayes  
Speech to Masterton BNZ Partners Business Centre Opening 30-03-2011
John Hayes MP | 30 March 2011

Good evening.  Firstly, thanks Kyle Wells and BNZ for the opportunity to be here this evening to mark the opening of the BNZ Partners Business Centre.
Difficult Times: The current state of the New Zealand/Fiji relationship 26-03-2010
John Hayes MP | 26 March 2010

Thank you for the opportunity to speak at this gathering of Fijian community groups and Friends of Fiji. This afternoon’s event is being held as part of the New Zealand Diversity Action Programme and also to mark Race Relations Day 2010.
Speech to the Greytown Lions 02-03-2010
John Hayes MP | 02 March 2010

Good evening members of the Greytown Lions, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting me to address this meeting tonight. It is a pleasure to speak to a club which, since being chartered in 1972, has worked tirelessly to make a difference for the Greytown community.
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