Oamaru Hospital Proposed restructure the start – not the end.
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says she understands the fear and apprehension within the community following the announcement of a proposed organisational restructure by the Waitaki District Health Services this week....
Shops shuttered as Govt fails to support SMEs
Empty shops along the main streets of towns around New Zealand reflect the Government’s lack of support for small business, National’s Small Business spokesperson Jacqui Dean says. “I acknowledge the...
Lack of Govt support empties Oamaru shops
Empty retail and office space in Oamaru's main street are a reflection of the Government’s lack of support for small business, Waitaki MP and National Small Business spokesperson Jacqui Dean...
SDHB troubles could affect Central Otago/Wanaka
MP for Waitaki, Jacqui Dean says an equity funding injection from the Government to help the Southern District Health Board balance its books could spell disaster for several Central Otago...
Govt turning its back on low income households
Government laws changes around rental letting fees, effective this week will see rents increase for Central Otago tenants, Waitaki MP Jacqui...
Still concerned about After-Hours Healthcare in Central Otago
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says she continues to be concerned about reduced after hours services in Central Otago. "I am pleased that Central Otago Health Services and local GPs are...
Wanaka & Alexandra less safe after 24/7 stations cancelled
A decision by the Labour-led Government to axe 24/7 police stations in Wanaka and Alexandra is unfair on our communities and will lead to more victims, MP for Waitaki Jacqui...
MPI failure results in stink bugs discovery in Oamaru
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says she is shocked about the discovery of 26 live Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs in a box of imported shoes in Oamaru.“The shoes were purchased from...
Maternity services in Wanaka still unsafe
There has been no real improvement to maternity services in Wanaka in months and there’s still a long way to go before services are safe, Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says....
Higher rents add to rising living costs in Otago
Otago families are being hit hard under this Government with rent rises coming on top of other costs of living increases, Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says. “I’m shocked that rents...