In her latest video, Jacqui talks about a fund raising breakfast she attended in Fairly. She then goes on to talk about the Grey Power conference she attended in Invercargill where she talked about local government reform. Jacqui then finishes up by discussing the resent passage of the Crown Pastoral Lease Act.

In her latest video update Jacqui talks about her visit to Dunedin with Nicky Wagner, including a visiting the Royal Albatross colony and attending the ID Fashion Show. She then goes on to talk about a community meeting she attended with Jo Goodhew in Waimate. Jacqui finishes by talking about the importance of provincial rugby, and her appointment as Patron of the North Otago Rugby Union.

In this video update Jacqui talks about some of the bills she has spoken on in this parliamentary session. In particular she talks about the Crown Pastoral Land Rental Bill. She discusses some of the reasons behind this bill coming before parliament, as well as some historical background behind the original decision to lease Crown Pastoral Land. She then goes on to talk about her attendance at a number of functions around the electorate.

Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean said she congratulated the Dairy Women’s Networks on its efforts to help eradicate breast cancer in New Zealand.

“Breast cancer has affected so many of us – it’s a devastating disease which impacts on the women involved, their families and their communities.

“The Dairy Women’s Network has teamed with the Breast Cancer Research Trust in their mission to find a cure for breast cancer by 2018.

“This exciting new initiative, called "A Country Cure," encourages dairy women to make a monthly donation of milk solids to the Breast Cancer Research Trust.

“This is an innovative and proactive move by the network – encouraging rural women not only to support each other, but to help women right around the country – could make a real difference in the fight against breast cancer.

“I applaude what the Dairy Women’s Network is doing. Its leadership like this which will change lives and make this country a better pace for all of us to live in.”

In her latest update, Jacqui talks about what she has been up to in the most recent recess week. She talks about the wide range of industries, and their wide ranging issues, that are based in the Waitaki electorate. She then goes on to talk about this year’s Wanaka Show that was held recently.

Prime Minister John Key recently joined me as special guest at the Upper Clutha A&P Society’s 75th annual show in Wanaka.

From judging the 20 finalists in the “Glammies” lamb awards to watching show jumping and meeting the crowds the PM made the most of his rural encounter.

The show was a credit to everyone involved, recognising the significance of the rural sector not just in Central Otago but across the country.

And the formula seems to be working with a record 18,000 people coming through the gates - up by 3000 on last year, with 420 exhibitors up 50 on last year – it’s really turning into one of the premier South Island rural shows.

My two days at the Wanaka show were filled with wonderful opportunities to get in touch with the region’s agricultural sector and its people.

We’re all proud of farming and what it’s achieved for our country and this is the perfect environment to acknowledge its contribution to New Zealand.

It was great to see the PM take time out from the Beehive, loosening his tie for the day when he joined us on Friday.
This show is all about community and bringing a slice of the country into town.

What’s even more exciting is that the success of the show is impacting on business and accommodation providers in Wanaka, with people from as far away as Canterbury and Southland spending the weekend in the area.
 

Jacqui talks about the Bluegreens Conference in Auckland, the recently expanded freshwater clean-up project, and the roll out of Ultra-Fast Broadband to schools, including those in the Waitaki Electorate.

Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean said the 150th celebration of Central Otago’s gold mining history is a great opportunity for the people of the area to celebrate its past.

This year-long festival will provide plenty of opportunities to celebrate Central Otago’s heritage and to reflect on how that has impacted on the area today.

It’s a chance for the community to get together and look back on the past, reflecting on the events which shaped Central Otago.

There are a great range of events planned across many the region with towns from Clyde and Cromwell, to Ophir and St Bathans taking part.

I would encourage people to get out and enjoy themselves, celebrating the history of the region at the same time.