Taieri is urban and rural. Some of us experience heartbreaking poverty, yet you don't often hear about that, because, well, we're staunch, and we may seem far away. We need more houses, more jobs, better access to health services, and more support for our rural communities; yet, I'm excited. Dunedin's new hospital will transform our region, not just through healthcare but because of the social impact approach of the Labour Government. We are uplifting our whole community through training, apprenticeships, jobs, and community outreach linked to the hospital. 