In this update Michael talks about some of the things he has been up to since his last updates. Michael talks about his recent visit to Christchurch with Hon. Amy Adams and some of the experiences he had during the visit. Michael goes on to talk about the recent Mainland National Party Conference and its focus on education policy. Michael also discusses the issues surrounding the Hillside Rail Workshops. Michael finishes by talking about the latest result for the Highlanders.

In this video update Michael talks about the speech the Prime Minster gave last week and the supplementary questions that Michael asked the PM in the Parliament this week. He then goes on to talk about the campaign launch for Arthritis New Zealand. Michael discusses the issues facing the Otago Rugby Union, and the solution that has been found to those issues. He also discusses the marmite shortage.

In this update Michael talks about extended sitting hours and in particular the passage of Treaty of Waitangi Settlements under extended sitting hours. He then goes on to discuss the mixed ownership model legislation that is going to be introduced to Parliament this week. Michael also reflects upon the sporting events that have been, or are taking place in Otago.

On the leap day of a leap year, Michael covers some of the big developments over the last fortnight in Dunedin and Parliament - with particular emphasis on the bad news that has hit the Otago rugby public over the last few days.

Senior Government Whip Michael Woodhouse talks about the legislative agenda the Government is working through, the Maiden Speeches underway, changes coming up in social services and the Green Paper.

Mike talks about Christmas, Parliament, and the Campaign - and the fantastic result in Dunedin, which saw National win the Party vote in South Dunedin. He thanks the Young Nats and other Dunedin supporters during the Campaign, celebrates the promotion of colleagues to Ministerial posts and notes that he has been elected by Caucus to the position of Government Senior Whip.

Michael talks about the Rugby World Cup and particularly how much impact it has had on Dunedin. This is the last sitting week of Parliament for the session and he talks about the Valedictories from retiring members as well as important legislation the Government still has underway.

Michael talks about the Rugby World Cup, the Parliamentary Rugby World Cup, his personal experience of the logistical challenges in Auckland during the opening ceremonies, the upcoming Parliamentary recess and what's been accomplished over the previous two sitting weeks, upcoming valedictories by retiring MPs and 9/11.