Mr Taylor goes to Wellington, with mixed results
In the 1939 Frank Capra cinematic classic, Mr Smith returns disillusioned after he goes to Washington, but Dunedin man Terry Taylor had a more rewarding experience when he visited this country’s...
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Time for Craig to make her mark in health arena
Time for Craig to make her mark in health arena
There have been many mysterious things about Labour’s response to Covid-19.
Seymour to see how messages resonate in South
Seymour to see how messages resonate in South
Ever since Covid-19 border regulations eased, a plethora of major tours have been announced.
Long-awaited debate puts fees in spotlight
Long-awaited debate puts fees in spotlight
As has been mentioned a few times before in Southern Say, it can sometimes take the Government a wee while to getting around to doing things.
National looking to win back southern votes
National looking to win back southern votes
As the former chief executive of an airline, National leader Christopher Luxon knows the value of frequent flyer miles.
Reboot of future disaster coverage
Reboot of future disaster coverage
Few will forget the events of September 4, 2010, and no-one will forget February 22 the following year: the Canterbury earthquakes.
MPs have not been immune to catching Covid as it sweeps the South
MPs have not been immune to catching Covid as it sweeps the South
Whatever you might say about Covid-19, and I’m sure you could say plenty, at least it does not discriminate.
PM’s message: Snow me the money and tourists
PM’s message: Snow me the money and tourists
Anyone who saw Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern when she was in Dunedin last week would have thought to themselves, "that’s a person who needs a holiday".
FTA could be a game-changer for Māori
FTA could be a game-changer for Māori
It is not often that a potential $700million to $1billion hike to GDP gets overshadowed, but these are the times in which we live.
Southern say: debate a soapbox opportunity for MPs
Southern say: debate a soapbox opportunity for MPs
Parliament is set to resume next week, although whether Omicron dictates that happens virtually or can be in person remains to be confirmed.
Southern say: will the Government throw resort a life ring?
Southern say: will the Government throw resort a life ring?
On Monday, about 4pm, many eyes in the South will be focused on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s weekly post-Cabinet press conference.
Southern say: Woodhouse defends stand on Bill
Southern say: Woodhouse defends stand on Bill
There is an old saying that the ends justify the means, but it would take quite some effort to convince National Party Dunedin list MP Michael Woodhouse of that.
Southern say: Rhetoric in resort sets scene for year
Southern say: Rhetoric in resort sets scene for year
It is a common New Zealand holiday season phenomenon that at some stage a horde of relatives will descend upon your house to stay for a day or three.
Clear message to stop health reform for now
Clear message to stop health reform for now
While the country has been enjoying a Delta-tinged golden summer, prior to the arrival of our Omicron autumn of discontent, various MPs have been hard at work trying to improve the health system.
Southern say: Report cards for MPs
Report cards for Southern MPs
There are many things by which the success, or otherwise, of a Member of Parliament can be measured, but the fundamental one is whether they are still an MP at the end of the year, or not.
MPs set to grapple with Plant Variety Rights Bill
MPs set to grapple with Plant Variety Rights Bill
A busy last sitting week in the House did not overly tax our southern MPs, but a quick glance at the final order paper of the year suggests 2022 will begin with a hiss and a roar for Dr David Clark.
Brooking in her element in housing Bill process
Brooking in her element in housing Bill process
Parliament has been in a state of high excitement in recent weeks, as leaders got rolled, replaced, and then recalibrated their party line-ups.
Southern Say: Act hopes party bus will solidify support
Southern Say: Act hopes party bus will solidify support
Act New Zealand brings its campaign bus to town this week, although whether it will transport the public is an as yet unanswered question.
Dean’s role in a drama she did not ask for
Dean’s role in a drama she did not ask for
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean had a busy Wednesday evening, chairing the House of Representatives as it debated Covid-19 taxation legislation.
Law gets an update, pandemic marches on
Law gets an update, pandemic marches on
Covid-19 is coming to a town near you has been the sad theme of this week, and it would be fair to say Southern MPs are not best pleased about that.