Articles | Hon Todd McClay

$1.7 million boost for Rotorua Crankworx event

Mon 27 Feb 2017

Rotorua MP Todd McClay says that the Government's $1.7 million investment in Crankworx over the next 5 years will result in unprecedented exposure for Rotorua internationally.

The Crankworx event attracted a global TV audience of more than 6 million people last year and that figure is expected to increase significantly this year.

Rotorua Daily Post: A great start to 2016 for Rotorua

Sat 19 Mar 2016

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There is a very positive feeling around Rotorua at the moment. The local economy continues to trend upwards, there’s more investment happening, more houses and commercial buildings popping up, and town was buzzing over the weekend as the best mountain bike riders in the world came to town.

Rotorua Weekender: Merry Christmas from your local MP

Wed 23 Dec 2015

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Summer is here and Rotorua is starting to heave with holiday-makers and visitors enjoying the many things we have to offer. It's certainly been a busy year that's gone by quickly. With Christmas tomorrow and the year drawing to a close, for many it’s time to take a break and reflect on all that has been achieved.

Rotorua Daily Post: Rotorua region continues trend of strong growth

Sat 12 Dec 2015

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There is a really positive mood around town, for good reason. Our economy continues to grow, investment in the region continues to increase, there are more houses and commercial buildings being built, and our tourism industry is having one of its best years for some time.

Rotorua Weekender: New portfolios - same local MP

Fri 11 Dec 2015

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Last Sunday I received a call from the Prime Minister to offer me the role of Minister of Trade. It’s a huge portfolio which is very important for the Bay of Plenty (we are a trading region) and New Zealand. Whilst a little daunting, I can’t wait to get stuck in.

Rotorua Weekender: Reducing bureaucracy: streamlining the Resource Management Act

Fri 4 Dec 2015

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Unnecessary red tape and bureaucracy can be tiresome. Whilst there will always be some paperwork involved with dealing with Councils and government departments, where possible this should be kept to a minimum.

Rotorua Daily Post: Rotorua families getting into their first home

Sat 28 Nov 2015

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An increasing number of local people have been able to buy their first home as a result of recently implemented and upgraded government programmes to get people onto the property ladder. Many more local couples could be eligible.

Rotorua Weekender: Better broadband means economic growth and opportunities

Fri 27 Nov 2015

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Ultra-fast broadband is in a street near you. It's time to start connecting to the many, many benefits of a better, more reliable and faster information superhighway. .

No matter where you live, work or study being connected to the internet is a must have in 2015, and this rings especially true in Rotorua.

Rotorua Weekender: Backing community organisations to continue their great work

Fri 20 Nov 2015

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Volunteers and community organisations are the backbone of our community – they contribute invaluable skills, knowledge, and most importantly their time freely – as many hold down full time jobs as well.

Rotorua Weekender: Good luck to students sitting NCEA exams

Fri 13 Nov 2015

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Exams have started and the hard work of the last year is about to pay off. Over the next four weeks all over our city hundreds of students will sit NCEA and Cambridge exams. Nerves, a bit of stress, but I’m sure relief await those who have worked hard and persevered.

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