MP's view

Opinion: elections bring new energy, collaboration

Opinion: elections bring new energy, collaboration

The Dunedin City Council takes care of many things we see — from venues to libraries, roads to swimming pools, as well as keeping the things we don’t see in tip-top shape

Opinion: improving transport to make cities safer

Opinion: improving transport to make cities safer

There’s something I really love about this time of year.

Opinion: govt heartless on Gaza

Christopher Luxon is so out of touch, it’s hard to know what more he could do to show his disdain for ordinary New Zealanders and their view of the world.

Opinion: voting to decide the future of Dunedin, Otago region

Opinion: voting to decide the future of Dunedin, Otago region

Regardless of political affiliation, it’s heartening to see so many candidates put their hand up to lead our city and region.

Opinion: city not immune to homelessness

Homelessness is increasing across New Zealand. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA FILES

Opinion: city not immune to homelessness

I love the start of spring, but for thousands of households the memory of winter’s bite still lingers.

Opinion: convincing parties to get back on track

In the not-too-distant past, passenger rail linked Ōtepoti Dunedin to Ōtautahi Christchurch, and to a myriad of small towns in between.

Opinion: transparency needed on govt’s health policies

Opinion: transparency needed on govt’s health policies

We southerners know what it’s like to wait too long for care. GP wait times are up to four weeks.

Opinion: possibility of rail’s return in the South

Could we see the return of regional passenger rail to Dunedin?

Opinion: New Zealand needs more doctors, but is a new medical school the solution?

Opinion: New Zealand needs more doctors, but is a new medical school the solution?

New Zealand desperately needs more doctors, especially general practitioners.

Opinion: it’s clear they don’t care about us

Green Party leader Chlöe Swarbrick. Photo: RNZ

Opinion: it’s clear they don’t care about us

A strong Ōtepoti crowd recently turned out to hear Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick break down the Green Budget.

Opinion: steadfast campaigner an inspiration

Taieri Labour MP and Labour spokeswoman for seniors Ingrid Leary (centre) meets national Grey...

Opinion: steadfast campaigner an inspiration

Jo Millar will be remembered not only as a champion for the elderly, but as a neighbour, a friend and a woman who could rally a city council or a rugby league team with equal effectiveness.

Opinion: vocational pathway just as important

Opinion: vocational pathway just as important

The return of local decision-making to Otago Polytechnic took a big step forward last week.

Opinion: plan for the future set out in roadshow

We humans are social animals.

Opinion: regressive Super step

The debate over raising the New Zealand Superannuation (NZ Super) age has sparked widespread concern and for good reason.

Opinion: consequences must be weighed for Queen’s proposed enrolment zone

Whether it be tertiary, secondary, or primary education, Dunedin is well-known for its high achieving and established schools, as well as our university and polytechnic.

Opinion: Green budget aims for a stronger South

Warm cosy homes, local nutritious food, birdsong in the trees and the return of the Southerner: all part of Green Budget we announced last month.

Opinion: retirement village fee repayment bill lodged

Ingrid Leary MP greets Pat Fallon at a retirement village in Geraldine. Photo: supplied

Opinion: retirement village fee repayment bill lodged

I am concerned that despite the coalition agreements and promises, there has been no government progress to resolve the unfairness that retirement village residents experience regarding repayment of their fees.