MP's view

There’s nothing quite like sitting on a train, watching the world blur by with a coffee (or a glass of wine, if you fancy it) in one hand and a good book in the other.

Keeping promises is one of the most important things politicians can do to keep trust with their constituents and the electorate.

In May this year, we in Dunedin were rocked by the fatal stabbing of a Dunedin school pupil.

The Prime Minister has failed to show leadership and kill the Treaty Principles Bill.

The last fortnight has thrown a lot at Dunedin, with flooding wreaking havoc on properties across Otago.

The recent march for healthcare in Dunedin, numbering 35,000 people, was one of the biggest protests this country has seen in recent years.

The message from 35,000 people last week was loud and clear: build our hospital, do it once, do it right and do it now.

October 4 will be a day of celebration in South Dunedin.

Local democracy matters — do not let anyone tell you otherwise.

Just when we thought it couldn’t get any worse or any more cruel from this National government, media this week reported a leaked document revealing a freeze on new residential support for many...

At last some positive economic news, with the Reserve Bank starting to lower wholesale interest rates and tax reductions hitting the back pockets of hard-working New Zealanders.

General practices in Otago and around the country are stuck between a rock and a hard place right now, as National tells them to increase fees for patients, instead of helping fund the important...

Communities shaped around the needs of people, with tree-lined streets and streams, giving space to water.

Many thousands of hours go into protecting our native species, restoring our forests, and protecting our environment for future generations.

The safety and wellbeing of our Dunedin youth has been in stark focus recently.

It might seem hard to believe, but we’re already more than halfway through winter 2024.

Five years ago, in the face of the unfolding climate crisis, the Dunedin City Council set a challenge for Ōtepoti to become a zero-carbon city by 2030.

Health comes up as the number one issue when door-knocking and talking to constituents in South Dunedin and Mosgiel.

The recent visit to Dunedin by Health Minister Dr Shane Reti was welcome.

The Suzanne Lund Community Loft Apartments, on the waterfront at Steamer Basin, opened earlier this month.