Writing to your Local MP, Councillor or Government MinisterYou are entitled to write or phone your elected representatives any time you wish. You can let Ministers know your feelings on a topic by writing to them too. You can get the current email or postal addresses on Councillors from your local or regional council website, or by phoning their call centre. Members of Parliament's contact details As with any letter or email that would you like to receive, be polite. Making a point or disagreeing with someone, does not mean being nasty. Have your facts straight - or if you are asking a question, have the facts that the person needs in order to provide an answer. At the bottom of the page are some examples of letters or emails sent to MP's from NZ Horse Recreation Group.
Letters to the EditorLike media releases, there is a formula to writing successful letters to newspapers and magazines.
- Space restrictions mean your letter should be 150 words or less, 2-3 concise paragraphs.
- Reference a previous article, letter or current topic at the start of your letter e.g. "I read with great interest the editorial/letter/article (put title here), (date printed) in which (author) said that . . .".
- Stick to one idea as the theme of your letter. Trying to cover multiple ideas is too confusing and tends to make your letter too long.
- Do not use personal attacks or defamatory language. Explain why a previous letter or article is incorrect, or provide additional information.
- Always use facts, figures and statistics when you have them. But only use one or two numbers in your letter, too many can be confusing.
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Equine Biosecurity Efforts - June 2009.pdf - on Jun 1, 2009 12:56 AM by Administrator NZ Horse Recreation Group (version 1)
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John Key - Kaipara Trail Mar 2009 .pdf - on Mar 2, 2009 1:18 PM by Vivien Dostine (version 1)
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National Walking Access Bill Email.txt - on Feb 28, 2009 2:34 PM by Vivien Dostine (version 1)
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Pita Sharples Feb 2009_ Stimulating Employment and Economic Growth - An Idea.pdf - on Mar 2, 2009 1:18 PM by Vivien Dostine (version 1)
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Reserves Act 1977 Review Rodney Hide June 2009.pdf - on Jun 9, 2009 3:04 PM by Administrator NZ Horse Recreation Group (version 1)
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email conversation about Te Arararoa 2008.pdf - on Feb 28, 2009 2:33 PM by Vivien Dostine (version 1)
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john key email national cycleway.txt - on Mar 2, 2009 1:20 PM by Vivien Dostine (version 1)
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letter to DOC about Whitford Beach Signage.pdf - on Feb 28, 2009 2:34 PM by Vivien Dostine (version 1)
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reply from Steve Chadwick April 2008.pdf - on Feb 28, 2009 2:35 PM by Vivien Dostine (version 1)
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