Informative day at the Energy Resources Forum held in New Plymouth yesterday. Lots of work to do and I want to see Taranaki at the forefront

Opening Diwali to a livey crowd of 4000 people. I feel very welcomed and humbled by our local Indian community. Thank you inviting me to a apart of this significant event in the Hindu calendar 🎉 i.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily…

100 day plan. Ambitious and necessary. Ambitious because we need to get as much done as possible as quickly as possible. Necessary for turning our country around and moving on from the last 6 years.

Joined the early celebrations for International Migrants Day tonight at Merrilands Domain 🎉

A very proud and humbling moment. I am officially sworn in. Thank you for electing me as your MP.

State Opening of Parliament by Her Excellency The Right Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, G.N.Z.M., Q.S.O.  Photo also with Jim Bolger

I have been selected as the Chair of the Environment Select Committee and a seat on the Finance & Expenditure Select Committees 💯 I am humbled to serve our great country on these two Select Committees. Let the work begin 💪🏽

Waitara Christmas parade 🚙 I saw Santa, The Grinch AND Spider-Man! Glad they took time out of their busy schedules to be in sunny Waitara today

Unique and special experience for me today at the Taranaki Korean Association tea ceremony 🍵 🇰🇷 Thank you for welcoming me and teaching me all about this important South Korean tradition

Couldn’t resist checking this out! #bigship Welcome to the cruise ship Noordam into Port Taranaki this morning. Hope you enjoy our wonderful region as much as I do

There’s lots of work ahead but as the festive season nears, I’m reminded that it is a time to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family. This Christmas I will be spending time with my wife and serving Christmas lunch at St Joseph’s Hall. Happy Holidays, David MacLeod

Bring it on 2024

Give me a wave while I’m out and about! New sign writing 🚙

A busy week on the political calendar! Earlier this week @simeonbrownmp Minister of Transport, Local Government and Energy visited our Electorate. Simeon and I meet with the three Taranaki Mayors, various energy companies, and Ara Ake 💪🏽

Second up this week I had the pleasure of welcoming Tama Potaka Minister of Conservation and Māori development. We visited a new Māori housing development in Okato, Mounga North Taranaki Visitor Centre, and Pukeragiora Pa. It was a fantastic day!

Reminder: Maiden Speech today at 4.45pm Today is a special day and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to address parliament in my maiden speech. Tune in today at 4.45pm to watch my maiden speech on parliament TV or online. Free View Channel 22 Sky TV Channel 94

A very proud moment giving my maiden speech to parliament last night. A chance to acknowledge my ancestors, family and those who supported me in earning the privilege to serve our great country. Thank you

It was a privilege to have attended the Waitangi Day celebration’s this year. Beautiful days and thousands in attendance. Conversations were generally constructive and respectful with plenty of opportunity in front of us all.