University of Otago third-year student James Heath is next year’s Otago University Students’ Association president. PHOTO: JESSICA WILSONThe Otago University Students' Association's president for next year has set his sights on making the association more political, inclusive and sustainable. James Heath won the OUSA's 2019 presidential election with 2439 votes (58.87%) over Laura Cairns (1704 votes). Mr Heath said top of his to-do list was to make the OUSA more political, by holding debates and encouraging students to vote in local body elections. Other goals included making the association more sustainable, encouraging the use of te reo Maori and focusing on mental health.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 13, 2018 15:34 UTC