Southern MPs pay tribute to Efeso Collins
Southern MPs pay tribute to Efeso Collins
The tragic circumstances of Green MP Efeso Collins' death mean Dunedin will soon have another member of Parliament.
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‘Otago boy’ coming home
‘Otago boy’ coming home
Three decades after marching on the clocktower as a student protester, Grant Robertson is back to try to fix the University of Otago’s problems as its vice-chancellor.
Grant Robertson quits politics for Otago Uni role
Grant Robertson quits politics for Otago Uni role
Former Finance Minister Grant Robertson today confirmed what he called "the worst-kept secret in the South Island" — that he is to become the new vice-chancellor of the University of Otago.
Grant Robertson new Otago University vice-chancellor
Grant Robertson new Otago University vice-chancellor
Grant Robertson will get a significant pay bump of $465,000 after being appointed vice-chancellor of the University of Otago
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Latest bit of politics very close to home
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Latest bit of politics very close to home
It does not get much more local for us at the Otago Daily Times than the business before Parliament’s economic development, science and innovation select committee this week.
Impassioned plea on behalf of farmers
Impassioned plea on behalf of farmers
New Waitaki MP Miles Anderson has used his maiden speech in Parliament for a spirited defence of farmers, who he said had been given a raw deal by decision-makers.
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MPs note nuances, tones of wine tasting Bill
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MPs note nuances, tones of wine tasting Bill
As the adage goes, most prefer the sun to be over the yardarm before they consider imbibing, but Parliament’s justice select committee was hard at it from 8.15am on Thursday.
New MP Scott Willis tells of ‘hard political lesson’
New MP Scott Willis tells of ‘hard political lesson’
New Green list MP Scott Willis has started his parliamentary career by criticising the place to which he has just been elected.
Medicine access a priority
Medicine access a priority
Proper access for New Zealanders to critical medications will be one of his priorities, new Act New Zealand Southland list MP Todd Stephenson says.
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Shaw ‘has made an incredible contribution to the Greens’
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Shaw ‘has made an incredible contribution to the Greens’
Former Green Party co-leader Metiria Stanton Turei says her party has lost a remarkable servant with the decision of her former colleague James Shaw to step down as co-leader.
Farmers given raw deal: Waitaki MP
Farmers given raw deal: Waitaki MP to House
New Waitaki MP Miles Anderson has used his maiden speech in Parliament for a spirited defence of farmers, who he said had been given a raw deal by decision-makers.
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Obituary: Andersen mentor and advocate
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Obituary: Andersen mentor and advocate
Barrister Len Andersen KC was a deadly serious advocate when presenting a case to the court, but he was also a larger than life individual who knew how to have fun.
‘Lesbian feminist’ triumphed in literary world
‘Lesbian feminist’ of humble origin triumphed in literary world
Renee — no surname required — emerged from humble origins to become one of New Zealand’s most influential writers.
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Testing the boundaries of electoral review
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Testing the boundaries of electoral review
A fortnight ago, rather overshadowed by the ruckus surrounding and then resignation of former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman, the final report of the Independent Electoral Review was released.
Time for reset, new opportunities: MP
Time for reset, new opportunities: MP
Former Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene has called time on his political career.
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Obituary: teller of tales of our ancient past
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Obituary: teller of tales of our ancient past
As a child, Ewan Fordyce had an early interest in the natural world, which included a fascination with fossils.
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New minister needs to start walking the talk on mental health
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New minister needs to start walking the talk on mental health
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey recently threw his weight behind efforts to restore international air travel to Dunedin. But as NZ's first ever Minister of Mental Health, he may leave an even larger imprint.
Entering a new world of dollars, cents, confusion
Entering a new world of dollars, cents, confusion
Mike Houlahan looks at how the Otago Daily Times prepared readers for the advent of decimal currency.
Eye-opening view of world of UK politics
Eye-opening view of world of UK politics
In the first chapter of Nick Hornby’s best-selling memoir of being an Arsenal fan, Fever Pitch, the young Hornby describes his fascination watching the adults at his first Highbury match.
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Overseas schedule on radar
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Overseas schedule on radar
Dunedin Airport will once more be an international airport if Tourism Minister Matt Doocey has his way.