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National Backs South Island Growth
Friday, 14 August 2026, 1:19 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Christopher Luxon says a re-elected National Government will invest in the infrastructure, exports, energy and public services needed to drive the South Island's next chapter of growth. More >>
Website Challenges Labour’s Spending Promises
Monday, 10 August 2026, 2:35 pm | New Zealand National Party
“Labour has at least $18 billion of spending plans that it needs to find the money for, either through more taxes or more borrowing – or both,” Simeon Brown says. More >>
National Unveils Its Budget Responsibility Rules
Sunday, 9 August 2026, 12:23 pm | New Zealand National Party
These rules are about building a stronger economy where New Zealanders have more jobs and opportunities, and wages rise faster than prices so that life is more affordable. More >>
National Party List Mixes Experience and New Talent
Saturday, 8 August 2026, 3:56 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party was founded 90 years ago to represent New Zealand and New Zealanders. Our 2026 list continues our commitment to represent all Kiwis who share our values. More >>
Labour Business Policy A $5 Billion Tax Grab
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 12:30 pm | New Zealand National Party
“For every four dollars National is putting behind business owners buying new machinery and equipment, Labour would leave less than one," says National’s Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis. More >>
National’s Plan For Growth Matters
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 11:57 am | New Zealand National Party
"It's been a tough few months for employers grappling with real cost pressures and genuine uncertainty, and today's unemployment figure of 5.6 per cent reflects that." More >>
National Launches KiwiSaver Calculator
Sunday, 2 August 2026, 2:21 pm | New Zealand National Party
Strengthening New Zealanders’ financial security is central to National’s plan to build the future, National’s Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says. More >>
National To Extend And Improve Paid Parental Leave
Monday, 27 July 2026, 4:43 am | New Zealand National Party
“This is about better supporting working mums and dads as they do the vital work of raising children,” National’s spokesperson for Finance Nicola Willis says. More >>
National Backs Hunters And Anglers
Saturday, 25 July 2026, 6:55 pm | New Zealand National Party
“This is a balanced plan that recognises the value of hunting and fishing, backs hunter-led conservation, and protects our unique natural environment,” Mr Meager says. More >>
National Backs Hunters And Anglers
Saturday, 25 July 2026, 6:54 pm | New Zealand National Party
“This is a balanced plan that recognises the value of hunting and fishing, backs hunter-led conservation, and protects our unique natural environment,” Mr Meager says. More >>
Bill Drawn To Crack Down On Unreported Child Abuse
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 3:32 pm | New Zealand National Party
Mr Bayly hopes that this Bill will address a loophole in the current law which denies justice to victims of child abuse because of their families’ or others’ failure to disclose information to police. More >>
National Will Modernise Consent Laws
Sunday, 19 July 2026, 5:09 pm | New Zealand National Party
National is focused on fixing the basics in law and order, and modernising our consent laws is an important part of that. More >>
National Acknowledges The Passing Of Rt Hon Sir William (Bill) Birch
Friday, 17 July 2026, 4:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
Serving as a Minister across two National Governments, the highly influential Sir Bill was affectionally known as the “Minister of Everything.” More >>
National To Make It Easier To Build The Future
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 12:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
“The construction sector employs around 10 per cent of New Zealand’s workforce and makes up at least 6 per cent of GDP. But for too long, building has been slower and more expensive than it needs to be,” Mr Penk says. More >>
Labour’s Energy Policy: More Spending, Less Security
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 12:05 pm | New Zealand National Party
“Labour's announcement is essentially National's policy with a bigger price tag. They've managed to take the same idea and make taxpayers pay more for it. More >>
Greens And Labour Reignite War On Farming
Monday, 6 July 2026, 1:31 pm | New Zealand National Party
No sensible government sets out to increase costs and produce less. Yet that is exactly what Labour and the Greens are proposing, and Te Pāti Māori hasn’t even named its price yet: National Party Agriculture spokesperson Todd McClay says. More >>
National To Pursue The Next Billion Customers
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 4:43 pm | New Zealand National Party
This is all part of National’s plan to build New Zealand’s future - one where our exporters succeed on the world stage, creating more jobs, opportunities and higher incomes at home, National’s Trade spokesperson Todd McClay says. More >>
Coral Raukawa Selected As National’s Candidate In Te Tai Hauāuru For 2026
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 3:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
Ms Raukawa was born a raised in Marton, but her whakapapa stretches throughout the electorate: Nga Wairiki Ngati Apa, Ngati Tamakopiri, Tamaupoko, Ngati Tuwharetoa and Ngati Kahungunu. More >>
Dr Zabeen Lateef Selected As National’s Remutaka Candidate In 2026
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 3:34 pm | New Zealand National Party
Dr Lateef has spent more than a decade at the University of Otago, where she currently works in the Strategy, Analytics and Reporting Office advising on strategic planning, investment and organisational performance. More >>
National MP Suze Redmayne On The Six Co-Response Team Locations Announced
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 2:57 pm | New Zealand National Party
Suze Redmayne MP for Rangitīkei add her response to those from Minister for Mental Health Hon Matt Doocey. More >>
