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...
Search for Waitaki youth MP begins
Waitaki MP Jacqui is on the lookout for a youth MP to get involved in the New Zealand Youth...
Minister must support Wanaka students
Minister must support Wanaka studentsIt’s time for the Education Minister Chris Hipkins to take the transport needs of Wanaka school students seriously and provide the on-going capacity that’s required, Waitaki...
Govt risking Wanaka mothers and their babies
Wanaka women and their families have been let down by this Government, with its decision not to establish a birthing unit in the town, Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says. “Wanaka...
Freedom camping problems at Hawea
The desperate actions of the Lake Hawea community in blocking off a popular recreation area to freedom campers, is yet another example of the need for immediate Government intervention around...
Time for Government to act on freedom camping
It is time for the Government to stop yakking and setting up working groups, and take...
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...