Michael Woodhouse MP: CERA legislation an important step

Monday, April 18, 2011

CERA legislation an important step

Rebuilding Christchurch after the devastating earthquakes on 4 September and 22 February is one of the Government’s main priorities. The Government will spend about $8.5 billion over the next few years to help rebuild Christchurch, and the job requires a centralised response. The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) will lead the recovery, which must be effective, timely, and coordinated. This week Parliament passed the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Bill, which gives powers to CERA and the responsible Minister. A parliamentary committee heard submissions in Christchurch from local organisations. Christchurch City Council and other stakeholders have been closely consulted, and are very supportive of the new structure. The Government will continue to support Canterbury over the coming weeks, months, and years. This legislation represents an important step towards restoring the social, economic, cultural, and environmental well-being of Canterbury. More information: http://www.cera.govt.nz/

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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.