It’s a great privilege to be Ilam’s MP and the Minister for Economic Development, Minister of Energy and Resources, and Leader of the House.
The National-led Government has started 2010 with a very full programme of reform in front of it. Our focus will be firmly on the economy this year; including putting more money in New Zealanders’ pockets, ensuring better control of government spending and more productive use of public money, as well as building a stronger economy with more jobs by making businesses more productive and competitive.
I am proud to have been Ilam's MP since 1996. It's a great electorate and a great place to live with brilliant education and community facilities. It's my job to work with local council and constituents to maintain and enhance those amenities.
My Ministerial responsibilities and role as Leader of the House means I do have to spend a lot of time in Wellington. However, if you have any concerns or issues that you think I should know about then please do not hesitate to get in touch with my office. My electorate staff are always available to help.
Electorate Office 283 Greers Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch 8053
Phone: 03 359 0582 Email: ilam@parliament.govt.nz
Gerry Brownlee
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YOUTH PARLIAMENT
The Electorate of Ilam was represented by Anna Rumbold in the 2010 Youth Parliament
Anna's experience at Youth Parliament 2010
"For two days during the July holidays myself and 131 other young people from throughout New Zealand were lucky enough to be selected to represent our electorates as Youth MPs at Youth Parliament 2010 (my electorate being Gerry Brownlee – Ilam). Our two days at Parliament in Wellington would consist of time spent in Select Committees making recommendations to the Government, attending caucus, question time to Ministers and general and legislative debate.
In my select committee, investigating ways to ensure that young New Zealanders can be safe with alcohol, 20 young people spent time hearing evidence from SADD, the New Zealand Police and ALAC, before making a range of suggestions to be presented to the Government on this topical issue. During this time, we were taught the skills needed for efficient decision-making, with varying opinions needing to reach an ultimate conclusion. My personal contribution to Youth Parliament was to give a 3-minute speech during legislative debate, which took place in the House of Representatives, in front of approximately 200 people.
For me, the best part of Youth Parliament was meeting other people from around the country, who varied in opinions, strength and character. The facebook friends that I have now added are relationships that I hope to keep for life. I was lucky enough to be billeted to stay at Premiere House for my night in Wellington and my experience there was truly unforgettable.
My time at Youth Parliament was a fantastic learning, social and cultural experience, and I look forward to using the knowledge I have gained from this throughout the rest of my life."
Launch of TC1885 Mobile Cone Crusher
Gerry recently launched the TC1885 Mobile Cone Crusher at Screening and Crushing Services Ltd (SCS) - a division of Brightwater Group, in Christchurch. The group CEO is Warren Arthur.
This is the largest mobile cone crusher ever built in the world.
Gerry launching the mobile crusher
The largest mobile cone crusher ever built
