• East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick is reflecting on her first year and planning for 2025.
• Kirkpatrick highlighted Tairāwhiti's recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle and improvements in civil defence and mental health.
• Challenges include addressing homelessness, education, and forestry regulation, while supporting government targets for health and employment.

East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick is taking some time to “download” after the first year of her first term before looking at what to tackle in 2025.

Kirkpatrick sat down with the Gisborne Herald to reflect o