The Dunedin North Informer
Dunedin is a vibrant town and I like to report on the people and issues I encounter along the way. One of the ways I do this is via The Dunedin North Informer which is usually published five times a year.
The Informer is a short round-up of news and views from my desk. Below is a list of previous issues for those who’ve missed them, or any who fancy a second read. Special thanks to all who’ve hosted a visit by the MP, delivered The Informer to letterboxes, or contributed to the newsletter in other ways.
Read past editions of the informer:
April 2020 In this issue: COVID-19 update and resources; Shielding frontline staff with Damien van Brandenburg; Diagnosing COVID-19 with James Ussher; Supporting our community with Presbyterian Support Otago’s Joanne Rowe; Learning from home with Education Perfect’s Philippa Kruger; Tips for learning and working from home. (PDF, 1.0 MB)
December 2019 In this issue: Delivering for Dunedin – Invermay is here to stay; Interview with Yusra and her family; Two years of Government progress; Jacinda in Dunedin; North East Valley Normal School bike track opening; Collecting for the Cancer Society; Abbey College; Columba College; Cable Car House. (PDF, 5.44MB)
July 2019 In this issue: Dunedin Hospital Update; Introducing Jack Buchan, Youth MP; Orokonui visit with Marian Hobbs; Dunedin Wildlife Hospital with Steve Walker; Lawrie Forbes’ latest project; Penguin Rescue; Arc Brewing Co; PGF & Farra Engineering. (PDF, 3.97MB)
May 2019 In this issue: Dunedin Hospital Update; St John Awards; Cycle lane opening; ANZAC Day; PM in Dunedin; Student climate strike; Mental Health Inquiry; Polytech reform; Gumboot Friday; Out and About Photos from Across Dunedin. (PDF, 6.3MB)
November 2018 In this issue: PM Jacinda Ardern's Speech; Dunedin North Intermediate Opening; The Loch Ness Monster expert: Neil Gemmell; Yvette Williams Rest Home visit; Durga Puja; United Machinists; ADInstruments; Dunedin Hospital Update; A Chat with Pete Hodgson; DSO moves into Hanover Hall; Out and About Photos from Across Dunedin. (PDF, 2.8MB)
September 2018 In this issue: Dunedin Hospital Update; Congratulations to the ODT Class Act Awardees; Proud to open Otago Polytech's first Residential Hall; A morning at MSD; Dunedin Night Shelter Appeal; Out and About Photos from Across Dunedin. (PDF, 8.1MB)
May 2018 In this issue: ANZAC Day commemorations; Site of Dunedin's new hospital announced; Selwyn College 125th birthday; Trip to North Otago; Interview with Football South CEO; Out and About Photos from Across Dunedin (PDF, 2.5MB)
March 2018 In this issue: PM Jacinda Ardern opens University year; Thieves' Alley delivers as always; Tackling mental illness head on; New Dunedin North Team Members; Rainy O-Week does not deter; Out and About Photos from Across Dunedin (PDF, 7.98MB)
November 2017 In this issue: Proud to continue representing Dunedin North; My priorities in Health; Mass job losses for varsity support staff; Hearty welcome to new team member; Petridish shared space – Creative culture growing; and Out and about in the electorate. (PDF, 7.99MB)
July 2017 In this issue: Grant Robertson explores GigCity; First Dunedin Hospital business case signed off; Students have their say; Wrap-around care for kids; Preventing Alzheimer's disease; and Out and about in the electorate. (PDF, 7.56MB)
May 2017 In this issue: Hospital rebuild petitions delivered to Parliament; Public health system under threat; Thieves' Alley market day; Refugee resettlement in Dunedin; and Out and about in the electorate. (PDF, 1.5MB)
November 2016 In this issue: Celebrating 100 years of Labour in NZ; Hospital Rebuild update; Otago Farmers’ Market; Valuing humanities; An interview with Jesse Teat from Tussock Innovation and about in the electorate. (PDF, 2.9MB)
August 2016 In this issue: 2016 LGNZ Conference in Dunedin; Hospital Rebuild update; High Street Cohousing Group; Prescription Subsidy Card; Otago SPCA; An interview with Youth MP Kelly Stitely; Karitane Counter Delivery Postal Service; out and about in the electorate. (PDF, 2.9MB)
June 2016 In this issue: Andrew Little visit to Dunedin 19 May; Andrew Little visits Milton; TPP; Collaboration Against Family Violence; out and about in the electorate. (PDF, 2.4MB)
April 2016 In this issue: Three years of free post-school education; Petition to rebuild Dunedin hospital; Dunedin firm at forefront of technological change; Zero Hour contracts; North East Valley Community Gardens; St John Dunedin Awards; out and about in the electorate. (PDF, 2.8MB)
February 2016 In this issue: Rebuild Dunedin Hospital Petition launched; Interview with Colin Hall; Dunedin North Christmas Party; Enviroschools in Dunedin area; out and about in the electorate. (PDF, 6.2MB)
November 2015 In this issue: Health meeting with Annette King; OUSA President Laura Harris; Night Shelter celebration; Port Chalmers Seafood Festival; Kidney Health NZ CEO Max Reid; out and about in the electorate. (PDF, 2.2MB)
September 2015 In this issue: Dunedin Night Shelter interview; Dunedin Hospital update; Southern DHB survey; fire safety in state houses; visit to Contact Energy’s call centre, out and about in the electorate. (PDF, 1.3MB)
June 2015 In this issue: Andrew Little visits Dunedin; Dunedin courthouse interview with Barrister Anne Stevens; RIP Dame Dorothy Fraser; Regional Visits. (PDF, 2.3MB)
April 2015 In this issue: Save Dunedin Hospital; Dunedin Hospital interviews; Save Invermay petition. (PDF, 1.3MB)
October 2014 In this issue: Who will lead Labour?; reflections on election result; disabled people speaking for themselves; Invermay petition; tribute to Syd Adie. (PDF, 1.6MB)
September 2014 In this issue: Parliamentary term in review; Save Invermay; Suicide Prevention Trust; Co-housing development; Ruth Zeinert from Getting Dunedin Active; out and about in the electorate. (PDF, 2.1MB)
May 2014 In this issue: shadow cabinet in Dunedin; Save Invermay campaign gaining speed; St. John Ambulance staff; Health sector still ill, Celebrating Dunedin’s Future, Dunedin North Electorate Enlarged. (PDF, 4.8MB)
February - March 2014 In this issue: Save Invermay; Labour’s bold new Best Start policy; Out and About; OUSA President Ruby Sycamore-Smith; Dunedin North’s Electoral boundary shifts north; Dunedin at Ratana. (PDF, 1.7MB)
October - November 2013 In this issue: Stand Up Otago; Labour elects a new leader; Northern school buses; the government’s Invermay decision; struggling Dunedin health centre. (PDF, 1.5MB)
September 2013 In this issue: Three Labour MPs in Dunedin to discuss leadership, a report on the NZ Power meetings, Youth MP Bokyong Mun reports from Parliament, taking the pulse of local schools, out and about in Dunedin. (PDF, 2.2MB)
June - July 2013 In this issue: Three Labour MPs in Dunedin to discuss leadership, a report on the NZ Power meetings, Youth MP Bokyong Mun reports from Parliament, taking the pulse of local schools, out and about in Dunedin. (PDF, 2.2MB)
April 2013 In this issue: Lots of photos! A busy start to the year, with orientation events for students of Otago Polytechnic and the University. of Otago. Also: cycle safety awareness, the Economic Development portfolio, and changes to school bus subsidies affecting Dunedin families. (PDF, 2.3MB)
February 2013 In this issue: Dunedin North schools affected by Novopay debacle, Charter Schools experiment is putting children at risk, earning or learning, changes to school bus subsidies, Warrington Surf Life Saving Club, Otago students affected by govt’s student allowance criteria cuts. (PDF, 2.1MB)
August 2012 In this issue: Why the minimum wage needs to rise, the opening of the Methodist Mission’s new home base, and a visit from the Deputy Leader. (PDF, 1.5MB)
May 2012 In this issue: greetings from new Dunedin North MP; Member’s Bill to ‘Monday-ise’ Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day; Farra Engineering, local soapbox, road safety in Dunedin; a report from Labour’s regional conference in Dunedin; David Clark’s portfolios. (PDF, 2.4MB)