Nikki Kaye | MP for Auckland Central » Events

Paddle for Hope

Nikki Kaye — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:00:30 +0000

A big congratulations to the Paddle for Hope team who organised a fantastic event. We had a great day out on the water in Wynyard Quarter and it was nice to be able to raise a bit of money for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.

I was part of the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation team with Maggie Barrie and Sophie Lawson.

The event was part of Breast Cancer Action Month which runs through October.

Flicking the switch – celebrating New Zealand’s largest off-grid solar power system on Motutapu Island

Nikki Kaye — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:31:45 +0000

I was delighted to be invited to represent Hon Kate Wilkinson, Minister of Conservation at this special event and to officially switch on the new solar power system.

The Motutapu solar make-over project is New Zealand’s largest off-grid solar power system and is part of the Department of Conservation’s ongoing sustainability programme, which aims to boost renewable energy use and halve its off-grid diesel fuel bills.

Motutapu is the fourth DOC-managed island in the Hauraki Gulf to have renewable energy solutions installed and more island upgrades, including on Great Barrier Island, are planned. It is just one example of how DOC is ‘walking the talk’ in its committment to sustainable business practices and is demonstrating leadership through its contributions to sustainability policy and practice.

The new solar power system on Motutapu is a fantastic example of what can be achieved and it will make a significant contribution to the environment by replacing diesel generators with renewable energy sources.

It was my pleasure to flick the switch and see Motutapu join the other island sanctuaries in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park including Tiritiri Matangi, Hauturu and Motuihe now using renewable energy. After decades of noisy diesel-powered generators, the silence was golden.

Reception at Parliament for US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton

Nikki Kaye — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:18:17 +0000

It was my great privilege to meet US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton when she was in New Zealand last week.

Get together for Gynae

Nikki Kaye — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:49:33 +0000

I recently attended the ‘Share and Care’ wrap up event for Gynaecological Awareness Month at Sale Street – an event intended to raise awareness and educate women about gynaecological cancers.

The event was organised by the New Zealand Gynaecological Cancer Foundation in conjunction with AUT Outside the Square students as part of their final year public relations studies. It was great to see young people getting behind such a great cause and the event was very well attended.

Opening of Auckland City Citizens Advice Bureau – Central Auckland Branch

Nikki Kaye — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:40:27 +0000

Yesterday I attended the opening of the Auckland City Citizens Advice Bureau’s new Central Auckland Branch.

Now situated on the first floor of the Auckland Central Library on Lorne Street, the CAB will continue to provide a full range of community services as it has done for many years.

Kaumatua Thomas Katene was on hand to bless the new facilities.

Opening of Career Services’ new Auckland Central hub

Nikki Kaye — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:47:24 +0000

Last week I attended the opening of Career Services’ new Auckland premises in Eden Terrace.

The opening of the new Career Services office in the heart of Auckland is great news for Aucklanders. This office has the potential to help a lot of Aucklanders into work and also bring together a diverse range of people and organisations focussed on career development.

Visit to the Community of Refuge Trust

Nikki Kaye — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:39:50 +0000

I was delighted to be able to visit the Community of Refuge Trust CEO Peter Jeffries to inform him of the great news that the Government would be assisting with a $1 million housing fund for the Trust.

The Trust is based at the Ponsonby Rd Baptist Chapel, and aims to provide permanent, stable housing and ongoing support for some our most at risk individuals and families.

This is an important Government partnership with the Trust, who are so deserving of this funding for their continuous hard work and commitment.

I recognise the hard work and fantastic service that the Community of Refuge Trust has been providing for the past 25 years, and I have a personal long term goal to continue to improve housing availability and to make sure that all these charitable partners have the support they need to improve life and communities within Auckland.

Opening of Kingsland Cycleway

Nikki Kaye — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:47:10 +0000

It was great to be a part of the official opening of the new Kingsland Cycleway with Hon Steven Joyce. I’m sure you are all well aware of my enthusiasm for cycling by now and this was a great little win for Auckland.

This cycleway offers a new safer cycling route, with scenic moments as well as a quicker way to work alongside the NorthWestern Motorway. I am continuing my involvement in the cycleway projects around Auckland and look forward to being part of more projects in the future.

Pasifika Festival 2010

Nikki Kaye — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:54:47 +0000

I attended the opening of Pasifika and was there on Saturday 13 March with the Prime Minister and a number of National MP’s.

Pasifika was jam packed with thousands of Aucklanders sampling our rich pacific culture.

We were very fortunate to be hosted by a number of island nations including the small nation of Tuvalu who gave a wonderful performance with some colourful costumes.

Our group also got into the mood of festival by dancing on one of the stages, I hope there is no footage of this. I ended my visit to Pasifika with a beautiful mussel fritter.

Pasifika is a wonderful celebration of our Pacific people and heritage.

Opening of the Great Barrier Island Heritage and Arts Village

Nikki Kaye — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:00:23 +0000

In December I attended the opening of the relocated GBI Community Heritage and Arts Village and its Aotea Community Gallery in Claris. It was a great day and another good opportunity for me to meet and talk to stake holders in the Arts community.