Michael Woodhouse MP: Building a stronger economy

Friday, February 11, 2011

Building a stronger economy

This year the National-led Government will continue building a brighter future for New Zealand.

Our next steps are to put the Government's finances in a stronger position so we don't need to borrow as much. We will continue to roll out our wider economic programme aimed at building stronger, enduring economic growth that raises New Zealanders' incomes.

We are working on two fronts to lower the cost of living for New Zealanders and their families. Our plan to borrow less will help keep prices and interest rates lower, and our economic programme will help build stronger growth and faster rising incomes.

On average, real after-tax wages have risen considerably faster than prices under this Government. After-tax wages have gone up 16 per cent, due to normal wage growth combined with the effect of the tax cuts, while inflation – the price of goods and services – has increased 6 per cent.

This year we will work to ensure after-tax wage growth continues to outstrip price increases.

More information: http://www.beehive.govt.nz/feature/statement-parliament-2011

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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.