Dean welcomes role in reshuffle
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says she will relish her responsibilities as Opposition spokesperson for Small Business and Local Government. National Party Leader Simon Bridges today announced his first caucus reshuffle....
Health Funding Concerns
Labour’s health funding promises appear to be unravelling, with a number of their commitments already being called into question. Last month the New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders was stunned...
Support offered for Wanaka mothers
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says she will support Wanaka mothers as they petition parliament for improved midwife services in the area. “There’re growing concerns amongst Upper Clutha families at the...
Time to pay more attention to youth tourism
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says with construction underway on Tekapo’s new youth hostel, the time is right to put a focus on youth tourism. Travellers aged 18-24 account for around...
Health Funding
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says she believes Health Minister David Clark is backing away from his commitment to fund health services in regions like Central Otago. “In the lead-up to...
Dunedin Hospital Review
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean is concerned the voice of regional communities across Otago will not be heard in the lead-up to the Dunedin Hospital rebuild. “While an advisory group has...
Health funding for Central Otago
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean said she hopes Health Minister David Clarke doesn’t leave the people of Central Otago waiting too long on a decision on future funding for health services...
Tourism Roadshow in Central Otago
Waitaki MP and Opposition Tourism Spokesperson Jacqui Dean said she encouraged Central Otago tourism operators to take advantage of tomorrow's Tourism New Zealand Roadshow in Queenstown. “This is a great opportunity for...
Central farmers proactive around water management
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean said she was pleased to see Central Otago farmers being proactive around water quality in their area. “It’s great to see local farmers getting involved in...
Communications boost for Wanaka pleasing
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean said a boost in the Wanaka communications network over the summer was essential and she congratulated telecommunications companies for stepping up their game. “Cell phone speed...