Michael Woodhouse MP: Measures to improve Education

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Measures to improve Education

We are introducing measures to enable secondary-tertiary programmes and remove red tape.

The Education Amendment Bill (No 2) highlights National’s commitment to the Youth Guarantee by allowing students to take part in a secondary-tertiary programme while still enrolled at school.

Students will then be able to begin studying at the planned Trades Academies in 2011. Trades Academies will keep young people engaged in learning by giving them more options for study.

National is committed to bringing out the best in our young people. We want to see more students gain qualifications and help them achieve in their chosen field.

The legislation also removes red tape for crèches at gyms and shopping malls.

Currently these creches need to be licensed as an education provider. The bill will remove this compliance burden. They will have to meet legislative requirements to ensure the safety and welfare of children.

For more information visit:
http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/education+bill+promotes+secondary-tertiary+reduces+red+tape

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Background:

I was most recently the Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Hospital Dunedin, a position I held for 7 ½ years. Previous to that I held senior management positions with ACC, where I was instrumental in implementing ACC’s Elective Services Contracting framework and at Dunedin Hospital in change management, revenue and planning roles.

I was educated at St Pauls High School (now Kavanagh College) and graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. I am a Chartered Accountant and also have a Master of Health Administration from the University of New South Wales.

I was also the President of the NZ Private Surgical Hospitals Association and have also been the Vice President of the NZ Private Hospitals Association, a larger organisation which included the private aged care sector. I am also a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Management and the New Zealand Institute of Directors.

I have been a Rotarian since 2001 and am active in community and voluntary work in the region. I am an avid rugby fan, having played age group representative rugby for Otago and South Island teams and am a premier grade referee as well as a “fair weather” runner. My wife Amanda and I and our three daughters have a crib in Cromwell and in our spare time enjoy the great outdoors of Central Otago.

Responsibilities:

I am a member of the Health Select Committee, and of the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee.

I am also a member of the National Party’s Economic and Commerce Caucus Committee.

My Commitment as Your MP:

I firmly believe in the values that underpin the National Party – loyalty, security, equity of opportunity, freedom and choice, limited Government, strong families, caring communities and a sustainable environment.

I commit to maintaining those values and working on your behalf to ensure that these important principles are upheld. Although not an electorate MP, I believe all MPs have a responsibility to represent and advocate for the people in their communities.