Tom Rutherford
Tom Rutherford is a New Zealand politician known for his commitment to supporting local development initiatives. He recently attended the celebration of a major milestone in the Rangiuru Business Park project, highlighting the importance of government funding in regional growth.
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Tom Rutherford speaks about holding his wedding amid tragedy following Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa slips.
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford speaks about holding his wedding amid tragedy following Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa slips
New Zealand· 2026-02-14
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford was contacted for support offers from the community.
Tauranga community rallies around Mount Maunganui slip rescuers, familiesNew Zealand· 2026-01-23
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford had been contacted with offers of support from the community.
Mount Maunganui campground landslide: Search for six missing continues in TaurangaNew Zealand· 2026-01-23
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford posted a tribute to Hurdle, calling him a 'true local legend and a dedicated servant to our community'.
Mount Maunganui rugby stalwart Terry Hurdle remembered for serviceNew Zealand· 2026-01-13
Tom Rutherford noted that residents were concerned about the handling of the issue and the short decision window.
Pāpāmoa streets face $2000–$7000 bill to keep asphalt over chipsealNew Zealand· 2025-12-15
Tom Rutherford, a Bay of Plenty MP, vouches for Drabble's deserving celebration.
Greerton cricket stalwart Scott Drabble set for 600th club game milestoneNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford thanked Kalia for her incredible act of bravery.
Tauranga’s Kalia Saia wins courage award after saving toddler at Baywave poolNew Zealand· 2025-10-30
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford said community housing providers such as Accessible Properties and Emerge Aotearoa played an 'important role' in supporting people in need.
Government to deliver 300 more social homes in Tauranga, Te Puke and RotoruaNew Zealand· 2025-10-19
Tom Rutherford criticized Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March for writing a character reference for someone convicted of vandalism.
What Stuart Nash’s gaffe means for NZ First; something’s cooking in Te Pāti Māori – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
Rutherford, who competed in Aims as a child, said the tournament was massive and he loved coming down to see what had been going on.
On The Up: Aims Games 2025 wraps after frantic week for Tauranga retailers and venuesNew Zealand· 2025-09-05
Tom Rutherford is the Bay of Plenty MP who welcomed the official opening of the new ICU and HDU.
New Tauranga Hospital intensive care and high dependency units opened by Health Minister Simeon BrownNew Zealand· 2025-08-13
Tom Rutherford is the Bay of Plenty MP who welcomed the official opening of the new ICU and HDU.
New Tauranga Hospital intensive care and high dependency units opened by Health Minister Simeon BrownNew Zealand· 2025-08-13Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford said in a statement it was 'fantastic news for the Bay of Plenty and reinforces Bay Oval’s position as one of New Zealand’s premier cricket venues'.
Mount Maunganui’s Bay Oval to host seven international cricket fixtures this summerNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
Tom Rutherford is a Bay of Plenty MP who commented on the positive impact of new classrooms for schools.
On The Up: Two Bay of Plenty schools part of $33 million new classroom boostNew Zealand· 2025-06-20
Tom Rutherford, a Bay of Plenty National MP, stated that the new development is absolutely critical for the growing suburb.
On The Up: Papamoa Plaza expands with new retail development amid population growthNew Zealand· 2025-06-14
Bay of Plenty National MP Tom Rutherford met with Amelia and Toni Twiss to discuss their situation.
Home-schooled athletes denied medals to cycle 800km to Parliament seeking sports rule changeNew Zealand· 2025-05-31
Tom Rutherford pushes for a 24/7 urgent care clinic in Pāpāmoa after a pre-Budget announcement.
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford pushes for 24/7 urgent care clinic in Pāpāmoa after pre-Budget announcementNew Zealand· 2025-05-20
National MP Tom Rutherford praised for helping distressed man on busy Tauranga highway.
National MP Tom Rutherford praised for helping distressed man on busy Tauranga highwayNew Zealand· 2025-05-04
Tom Rutherford, the region’s MP, emphasized the importance of the Mitey program for children's mental health.
Sir John Kirwan’s Mitey mental health initiative launches in Bay of PlentyNew Zealand· 2025-05-02
Tom Rutherford, the MP for Bay of Plenty, emphasized the importance of the Mitey program for children's mental health.
Sir John Kirwan’s Mitey mental health initiative launches in Bay of PlentyNew Zealand· 2025-05-02Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford said the council didn’t have a revenue problem but a spending problem.
Control rates rises, Local Government Minister Simon Watts tells councilsNew Zealand· 2025-04-30
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford said the council didn’t have a revenue problem but a spending problem.
Control rates rises, Local Government Minister Simon Watts tells councilsNew Zealand· 2025-04-30Tom Rutherford is a National MP who expressed hesitation about supporting the legislation due to concerns about alcohol harm.
Easter alcohol rules: How law could change if MPs vote in supportNew Zealand· 2025-04-20
Tom Rutherford was disappointed to potentially lose representing communities he had built strong relationships with.
Proposed boundary changes spark concern in Bay of PlentyNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
Tom Rutherford, a Bay of Plenty MP, took Christopher Ingram's petition to Parliament.
Mother shares struggle with adopted FASD sonNew Zealand· 2025-03-23
Tom Rutherford confirmed that they have regular internal polling.
Christopher Luxon says National MPs aren’t raising communication style concerns with him, faces Andrew Bayly questionsNew Zealand· 2025-03-04
Tom Rutherford was one of the MPs who gathered to celebrate the milestone of the Rangiuru Business Park interchange.
Bay of Plenty’s Rangiuru Business Park interchange achieves major milestoneNew Zealand· 2025-02-14
