Catherine Wedd
Catherine Wedd is a Member of Parliament representing Hawke's Bay, known for her advocacy on behalf of local growers and the horticulture industry. She supports legislative measures aimed at fostering innovation in agriculture, particularly in the areas of gene technology, which she believes are crucial for the economic growth and sustainability of the region's horticultural sector.
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Tukituki MP Catherine Wedd said the Arataki project was exactly the kind of practical, common-sense development Hawke’s Bay needs.
Havelock North: 171-home subdivision approved in fast-growing area
New Zealand· 2026-03-06
Tukituki MP Catherine Wedd said it would be inappropriate for her to comment on a local government decision based on specialist engineering assessments.
Hawke’s Bay Clifton Motor Camp bach owner calls for council help to move it out of landslide risk zoneNew Zealand· 2026-03-01
Catherine Wedd’s private member’s bill proposes a ban on social media access for those under 16.
National’s under-16 social media ban plan clashes with digital reality - David HarveyNew Zealand· 2025-12-10
National MP Catherine Wedd proposed a private member’s bill for a U16 social media ban.
Australia’s under-16 social media ban starts today – how does it work? A Q&ANew Zealand· 2025-12-09
Catherine Wedd is an MP who announced a member’s bill to restrict social media access for under-16s.
Social media ban: B416’s advocacy efforts to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Anna Mowbray disappointment amid legislation revealNew Zealand· 2025-11-29
Catherine Wedd is a National Party MP who submitted a bill to ban social media for under-16s in New Zealand.
Australian influencer family move overseas after child social media banNew Zealand· 2025-10-30
National MP Catherine Wedd's bill banning social media for under 16s is set to be debated by Parliament.
Christopher Luxon aces first meeting with Donald Trump; capital gains tax adds up for National and Labour – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-10-30
Catherine Wedd introduced a new member’s bill aiming to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms in New Zealand.
Filmmaker backs social media age ban after ‘unsettling’ Instagram experimentNew Zealand· 2025-08-25
Catherine Wedd proposed the Social Media Age-Restricted Users Bill.
Rotorua doctor calls for social media ban for under-16s amid safety concernsNew Zealand· 2025-08-11
Tukituki National MP Catherine Wedd said the changes would impact her family personally.
Hawke’s Bay school leaders react to NCEA being abolishedNew Zealand· 2025-08-04
Catherine Wedd is a National MP who introduced the Social Media Age-Restricted Users Bill.
Tauranga teens debate social media age limit proposal for under-16sNew Zealand· 2025-07-27
Tukituki MP Catherine Wedd said by shifting decision-making closer to home, National was making sure training was shaped by those who understand local labour markets best.
Eastern Institute of Technology regains independenceNew Zealand· 2025-07-15
Catherine Wedd is the Tukituki MP who put forward a Private Member’s Bill regarding social media restrictions.
Duncan Garner: The only ‘c-word’ I want to concentrate onNew Zealand· 2025-05-17
Catherine Wedd's legislation will remain in the ballot as the Government does its work.
David Seymour denies Act shifting position on social media policy as Christopher Luxon claimsNew Zealand· 2025-05-11
National’s current legislation, sponsored by MP Catherine Wedd, will remain in the ballot as the Government does its work.
Social media restrictions for under-16s: Work to be part of Government’s agendaNew Zealand· 2025-05-11
Catherine Wedd has put forward a member’s bill that would ban social media for under-16s.
Social media ban for under-16s: A good start, or ineffective ‘half-baked’ populism?New Zealand· 2025-05-10
Catherine Wedd proposed a member's bill to ban under-16s from accessing social media.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Luxon targets women with ‘Don’t Vote National’ campaignNew Zealand· 2025-05-09
Catherine Wedd is the MP for Tukituki.
‘Robbing Paula to pay Paul’: Pay equity ambush will come back to bite National – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
Catherine Wedd is a National MP who announced a bill to restrict social media access for under-16s.
B416: The high-profile group backing a social media ban for under-16sNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
Catherine Wedd, the MP behind the bill, believes families should be better supported in monitoring their children's online exposure.
En Nouvelle-Zélande, le premier ministre souhaite interdire les réseaux sociaux aux moins de 16 ans
France· 2025-05-06
The author of the bill, National MP Catherine Wedd, said there are no legally enforceable age verification measures for social media platforms in New Zealand.
New Zealand’s prime minister proposes social media ban for under-16s | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2025-05-06Catherine Wedd has introduced a new Members’ Bill aiming to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms in New Zealand.
National introduces bill to ban social media for under-16sNew Zealand· 2025-05-05She had written to MPs Catherine Wedd and Katie Nimon.
Hawke’s Bay speed limit surprise: SH51 reverts to 100km/h overnightNew Zealand· 2025-05-02
Tukituki MP Catherine Wedd welcomed the projects for the region.
Further upgrades for Hawke’s Bay Hospital include ED, ICU and 700 more car parksNew Zealand· 2025-04-24
National MP Catherine Wedd put the bill forward, which aims to support more mothers and improve essential postnatal care.
New bill proposes three-day hospital stay for mothers, newborns - will it work?New Zealand· 2025-03-22
Wedd said it was hugely significant for Hawke’s Bay’s growers.
Gene technology bill: Hawke’s Bay apple CEO says it’s needed, but critics remainNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
