In about 48 hours time the Otago rugby team will meet Southland in what will be an epic Ranfurly Shield challenge in front of a sell-out crowd in Invercargill. Otago hasn’t won the Log o’ Wood for more than 50 years and on the strength of their performance against Counties Manukau last Saturday, they are obviously underdogs in this challenge.
However, Shield challenges throw up some upsets. There’s no doubt that Otago couldn’t play any worse than last week and will be well steeled for the challenge on Saturday. Not only is the Shield up for grabs but probably Highlanders positions in the 2011 squad so it’s likely to be a case of no love lost between the two sides.
My good friend in Invercargill MP Eric Roy has for the last 10 months displayed a replica Ranfurly Shield on his lapel. That little badge also goes on the line this weekend and I look forward to being the proud recipient of that badge when the House resumes on Tuesday week.
Good luck to the guys and do us proud!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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