Out and about talking to small business
Waitaki MP and National’s Small Business spokesperson Jacqui Dean is coming to Central Otago to talk to small business owners and hear their concerns. (October 1)“We recently launched our ‘Have...
Calls for PM to address Wanaka maternity concerns
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean is calling on the Prime Minister to urgently address serious safety concerns around inadequate maternity service provision in the Upper Clutha, in the wake of an...
West Coast reform a positive move
The Local Government Commission’s decision to allow the West Coast to retain its four councils but work under one district plan makes sense and will save ratepayers money, National’s Local...
Thousands of small businesses have their say
Some 2000 people have already submitted on National’s ‘Have your say’ campaign for small businesses, showing the real concern of small business owners and their willingness to be heard, National’s...
Win for Wanaka around bus issue
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says she’s relieved that Wanaka Primary School students no longer have to stand on buses. “When it comes to children’s safety there can be no compromise...
Wanaka maternity fight steps up
The fight for improved maternity services in Wanaka has just stepped up, Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says. “I have just written letters to both Health Minister David Clark and the...
Residential tenancy reforms will cost Central Otago
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says she’s concerned that Central Otago tenants and landlords will lose out in the wake of proposed Government reforms of the Residential Tenancy Act. “There are...
Freedom camping reviews too late for Central Otago
More Government reviews will be cold comfort to Central Otago communities set to face another summer of freedom camping chaos, Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says. “I’m hugely disappointed that Tourism Minister...
Warrantless farm searches a concern
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says new wide-ranging search powers introduced by the Government under urgency will concern South Canterbury farmers.
Health Minister fails to understand Central Otago health issues
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says she’s disappointed at Health Minister David Clark’s lack of action around Central Otago health concerns and believes that he fails to understand the issues. “I...