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Transitional housing is as it says on the tin, supposed to be something short-term between effective homelessness and being housed.

The Dunedin City Council (DCC) is proposing an increase in residential rates of nearly 18% for the coming year, starting in July.

As the new government nears its deadline for its ambitious 100-day plan, it’s been quite a whirlwind start for Parliament and despite some controversy, it’s been an impressive beginning to the...

For a decade to just on 2 years ago, I was living in Corstorphine with a view over South Dunedin.

It’s been a busy summer for many, and I hope you have had a chance to spend some time connecting with family and friends.

It just so happens I have been thinking about the challenges of life lately.

After receiving the highest number of candidate votes ever in this region, I am looking forward to reciprocating the confidence placed in me by being a strong voice for our electorate within the...

The National Party has promised more spending in community-provided mental health (via an Innovation Fund), more checking in, but also more services particularly at three months in and at the new...

December is the most special time of the year, especially in this role.

I came away from seeing the movie Napoleon wondering if the French emperor has been given a bad rap by history.

It just so happens I have been thinking about mistakes lately.

It is an honour and privilege to be representing the Southland electorate for another parliamentary term as your member of Parliament.

It just so happens I am still thinking about happy places.

What does a change of government mean for those in Dunedin in need of social service support (and those providing it)?

It just so happens I have been thinking about happy places lately.

Well done the Otago Daily Times, on taking a closer look at homelessness in Dunedin, and a good reminder that a lot of our social policies seem to be set up to enforce an inescapable, grinding...

It just so happens I have been thinking about Ignaz Semmelweis lately.

Kia ora and welcome to August.

Last week proved to be a significant and busy one in New Zealand — Parliament convened under urgency, and important sports events and community achievements took place.

Last week I attended Superlocal 2023, the annual Local Government New Zealand conference, in Christchurch followed by the MLT Hokonui Fashion Awards on Saturday night.