"He [Dr Clark] is still very firmly of a view that the first sod will be turned quickly. Issues with the state of the present Dunedin Hospital, such as the radiology department recently losing its accreditation, also concerned Mr Woodhouse. Dr Clark congratulated Mr Woodhouse on picking up the health portfolio. "I know Michael well from his numerous attempts to win an electorate seat in Dunedin,'' Dr Clark said. Mr Woodhouse retains his immigration spokesmanship and shadow Deputy Leader of the House roles, but loses Workplace Relations to Coromandel MP Scott Simpson.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 26, 2018 15:56 UTC