Sam talks about some of the latest events from Parliament, including his election as Co-Chair of the New Zealand-US Friendship Group, the passing of the bill changing the child support system, the public consultation he undertook on the loan sharks bill, and his Select Committee work this week.

In this video update Sam talks about some of the things he has been involved in during the recent recess. These include chairing the Social Service Select Committee hearings on the Welfare Reform Bill, the release of the draft of the bill to counter loan sharks and ANZAC Day commemorations. Sam then goes on to talk about the Pacifica Lawyers dinner he attended.  Sam also talks about attending an open day at Tasman Insulation and the home insulation program the government has been running. Sam finishes off by talking about the community meeting about the loan shark legislation.

In this video update Sam talks about the delegation from the Samoan Parliament he was hosting on their visit to Wellington. He talks about the close links between New Zealand and Samoa and future plans to strengthen this relationship. He then goes onto talk about some of the events he has attended around the electorate. Sam discusses the bill the government recently announced concerning the loan industry. Sam finishes up by talking about the upcoming Easter weekend.

In this video Sam talks about his attendance at the State Funeral for the Tongan King. He then goes on to talk about the Government’s Welfare Reform package that had its first reading in the house this week. Sam also discusses his visit to the opening of a new facility owned by a local manufacturer. He then goes on to talk about some of the visits he has been making around the electorate.

 In this update Sam talks about attending the graduation ceremony at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, as well as the Warriors and Blues home games. Sam also reflects on the roll out of Ultra-Fast Broadband around New Zealand. Sam discusses his plans to attend the upcoming Pasifika Festival in Auckland.

From his office in Parliament, Sam talks about the major events of the first two weeks of this term and the importance of managing the economy as a Government priority. His committee work will form an important part of the overall Government strategy and he looks forward to getting the job done. Locally, he'll be championing a number of issues, including getting a tree back up on One Tree Hill.

Sam talks about the Rugby World Cup - he attended the opening - and says the opening was "up there with the Olympics". The Parliamentary Rugby World Cup has also just finished up and Sam was a member of the winning side, retaining the world championship. He then talks about the Pacific Islands Forum, held in Auckland over the week leading up to RWC2011. All in all, a series of successes over the week. Locally, Sam's been up to a great deal in the electorate and he talks about a bit of that - and what's coming next.

If a 16 or 17 year old leaves school but does not go into work or further education, there is a 90% chance they will be on a benefit by the time they are 18.