Mike Houlahan

Willis on spot over foreign home buyer tax plan

National finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis endured an uncomfortable time at the ASB Great Debate in Queenstown last night, trying to convince a sceptical audience — let alone her political rivals —...

SUBSCRIBER

Southern say: Gutsy showing on campaign trail

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announces expanded places for medical school trainees in Dunedin...

SUBSCRIBER

Gutsy showing on campaign trail

OPINION: As symbolism goes, the start of Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ day in Dunedin did not bode well.

Labour’s Verrall courts traditionally blue district

Labour Waitaki candidate Ethan Reille and Health Minister Ayesha Verrall front up to Oamaru...

Labour’s Verrall courts traditionally blue district

If there is one truism about electioneering, it is that politicians will go where the votes are.

More successful than given credit

Michael Woodhouse’s possibly final speech in Parliament. Photo: Parliament TV

More successful than given credit

In what is likely Michael Woodhouse's last week in Parliament the Dunedin list MP made several thoughtful contributions which should have reminded National of the skills it has so carelessly discarded.

SUBSCRIBER

Heartfelt testimonies impress committees

Corinda Taylor testifies to a parliamentary select committee. PHOTO: PARLIAMENT

SUBSCRIBER

Heartfelt testimonies impress committees

The final weeks of the parliamentary year are always hectic, as governments strive to get law changes through before the end of the final sitting block.

National defends Woodhouse's contribution

National leader Christopher Luxon, left and Michael Woodhouse at the new Dunedin Hospital site...

National defends Woodhouse's contribution

National has defended the contribution made by its likely outgoing Dunedin list MP Michael Woodhouse and his advocacy for the South.

Departing Dean pleads for better healthcare for region

Departing Dean pleads for better healthcare for region

Outgoing Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean has used her valedictory speech to plead for improved health services for her region.

Being male cost me my position - Woodhouse

Soon to be former National MP Michael Woodhouse contemplates his future. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Being male cost me my position - Woodhouse

Being male has cost him and many other National MPs a high slot on their party list, outgoing Dunedin list MP Michael Woodhouse believes.

Being male cost me my position: Woodhouse

Being male has cost him and many other National MPs a high slot on their party list, outgoing Dunedin list MP Michael Woodhouse believes.

Michael Woodhouse's political career all but over

A National party election billboard promoting Dunedin candidate Michael Woodhouse. PHOTO: GERARD...

Michael Woodhouse's political career all but over

National MP Michael Woodhouse's political career is all but over after the former Cabinet minister opted not to accept his placement on the party’s list.

Analysis: Commitment to Dunedin questioned

Analysis: Commitment to Dunedin questioned

It seldom does one any good to declaim "Don’t you know who I am?", as Michael Woodhouse may well be reflecting this morning.

MP Michael Woodhouse all but departs

Dunedin MP Michael Woodhouse all but departs

The political career of National list MP Michael Woodhouse is all but over, after the veteran politician and former Cabinet minister opted not to accept his placement on his party’s list.

Stepping back with no regrets

Retiring Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean and Jimmy. PHOTO: FACEBOOK

Stepping back with no regrets

There are many ways you can measure a political career.

Dunedin MP Clark recalls career, warts and all, in valedictory

David Clark, Labour MP for Dunedin, giving his valedictory speech in Parliament yesterday. PHOTO:...

Dunedin MP Clark recalls career, warts and all, in valedictory

Yesterday, three years late, Dunedin MP David Clark finally delivered on a broken promise.

SUBSCRIBER

Political landscape a mixed blessing

Green candidates Francisco Hernandez and Scott Willis. PHOTOS: ODT FILES

SUBSCRIBER

Political landscape a mixed blessing

The South likes to think it punches above its weight in almost all things, but political representation has not always been one of them.

Curly questions as Parliament counts down

Penny Simmonds, on the hunt for answers. PHOTO: PARLIAMENT NZ

Curly questions as Parliament counts down

Things can get a bit hectic as Parliament nears the end of its time.

MP’s future in doubt after low ranking

Invercargill Labour list MP, Liz Craig. PHOTO: COLE YEOMAN

MP’s future in doubt after low ranking

The political future of Invercargill Labour list MP Dr Liz Craig is in serious doubt.

SUBSCRIBER

Steering legislative ship through choppy waters

Rachel Brooking speaks on the Natural and Built Environment Bill. Photos: Parliament

SUBSCRIBER

Steering legislative ship through choppy waters

It has been a big week for Rachel Brooking, who got to steer the government’s legislative ship for several parts of the passage of the Natural and Built Environment Bill.

SUBSCRIBER

Advocates railing against health inequities

Jane Ludemann, founder of the Cure Our Ovarian Cancer Charitable Trust (left), briefs Parliament...

SUBSCRIBER

Advocates railing against health inequities

There are many things that the South is short of in the health sector, but one thing the region has no dearth of is activists prepared to stand up and fight Otago and Southland’s corner.

Southland candidate fourth on Act’s list

Leader David Seymour launches the Act New Zealand party list, flanked by (from left) Todd...

Southland candidate fourth on Act’s list

The South is all but guaranteed of having a new MP following the October election, after Act New Zealand yesterday ranked its Southland candidate Todd Stephenson at four on its party list.

Search form

Search form

Mike Houlahan