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Government Failing To Deliver On 'Just Transition' Plan
Friday, 14 May 2021, 4:47 pm | New Zealand National Party
Almost three years after announcing its ‘Just Transition’ plan to help those people who were hurt by Labour’s short-sighted decision to ban oil and gas exploration, the Government hasn’t delivered on it, National’s Energy & Resources ... More >>
Labour Is Obsessed With Pushing Kiwis Out Of Cars
Friday, 14 May 2021, 3:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour is far too focused on pushing people out of cars and isn’t taking into account that private vehicles will always be used by Kiwis, National’s Transport spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. Proposals floated to make the transport sector ... More >>
Kiwis Need An Alternative To Online Banking
Friday, 14 May 2021, 12:45 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour has voted against an inquiry that would look into how banks and government agencies are making sure vulnerable people are still able to manage their financial affairs independently, despite moves to stop accepting cheques, National’s Treasurer ... More >>
It’s Taken The Govt Too Long To Act On Emergency Housing
Thursday, 13 May 2021, 4:01 pm | New Zealand National Party
After months of reports of substandard emergency accommodation, particularly in Rotorua, the Government has finally made moves to improve the situation, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says. “While these are good first ... More >>
Children Still Doing It Tough Under Jacinda Ardern
Thursday, 13 May 2021, 2:40 pm | New Zealand National Party
Reducing child poverty was a flagship promise by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern but the latest report shows that once again her Government has failed to deliver on its promises, National’s spokesperson for Children Dr Shane Reti says. “A government ... More >>
Only One Of The 231 Shovel-ready Projects Completed
Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 3:40 pm | New Zealand National Party
Of the 231 shovel-ready projects Infrastructure Minister Grant Robertson announced to much fanfare last year, only one project has been completed, National’s Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Bayly says. “It has been has been 12 months since the shovel-ready ... More >>
Only One Of The 231 Shovel-ready Projects Completed
Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 3:40 pm | New Zealand National Party
Of the 231 shovel-ready projects Infrastructure Minister Grant Robertson announced to much fanfare last year, only one project has been completed, National’s Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Bayly says. “It has been has been 12 months since the shovel-ready ... More >>
$35 Million For A Train That Hasn’t Left The Station
Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 11:33 am | New Zealand National Party
Since 2017 the Government has wasted $35 million of taxpayer money on light rail and has nothing to show for it, National’s Transport spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. “The Government has spent millions of dollars on a project that can’t even ... More >>
Labour Blocks Covid Scrutiny
Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 11:12 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government that said it would be the most open and transparent ever has once again done the exact opposite, National’s Covid-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says. After the debacle of last month’s Health Select Committee hearing ... More >>
“Front Of The Queue” To Sign Contracts For Slow Vaccines
Tuesday, 11 May 2021, 3:22 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Prime Minister’s comments today in Question Time that Chris Hipkins’ promise that New Zealand would be at the “front of the queue” for Covid-19 vaccines actually meant that we would be at the front of the queue in terms of signing contracts are ... More >>
Bishop Launches New Melling Campaign And Petition
Tuesday, 11 May 2021, 10:57 am | New Zealand National Party
National List MP based in Hutt South Chris Bishop has today launched a new campaign calling on the Government to commit to the Melling Interchange project in the Hutt Valley. “It’s unbelievable we have to do this all over again after the last campaign ... More >>
Another Blow To Migrant Workers
Tuesday, 11 May 2021, 10:16 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s announcement to open up MIQ spots for thousands of additional migrant workers is another kick in the guts for migrants already in New Zealand and waiting to reunite with their families, National’s Immigration spokesperson Erica ... More >>
Violent Crims Require A Tougher Response
Tuesday, 11 May 2021, 9:20 am | New Zealand National Party
After years of calling for Firearm Prohibition Orders against violent gang members to be implemented, the Government is finally listening, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says. “We still have questions regarding the Government’s proposal, ... More >>
DOC Quietly Puts Iwi Land Consultation On Hold
Tuesday, 11 May 2021, 8:41 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government has suddenly placed consultations with iwi on how the Department of Conservation can give better effect to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, on-hold following National releasing the draft recommendations last week. “Neither ... More >>
Govt Hid How Long Security Guard Went Without A Test
Tuesday, 11 May 2021, 5:31 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government knew how long the security guard who tested positive for Covid-19 had been without a Covid test for six days before finally coming clean to New Zealanders, National’s Covid-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says. In answers to Written ... More >>
State Housing Register Continues To Climb
Monday, 10 May 2021, 1:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
Our public housing system is at breaking point with yet another record high number of New Zealanders waiting for a state house, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says. The latest figures just released for the month of February show there ... More >>
Govt Must Be Upfront About Its Plans For DOC Land
Sunday, 9 May 2021, 3:31 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Prime Minister needs to be clear with New Zealanders about what her Government plans to do with ownership of conservation land, National Party Leader Judith Collins says. National has received a copy of draft recommendations from a recent hui where ... More >>
Judith Collins - Speech To Lower North Island Regional Conference
Sunday, 9 May 2021, 1:31 pm | New Zealand National Party
Good morning, delegates. It’s an absolute privilege to be speaking to you all here today as your leader. I’d like to acknowledge National Party President Peter Goodfellow, my fellow board members, my lower North Island colleagues and all of ... More >>
Woods Must Explain Latest KiwiBuild Shambles
Saturday, 8 May 2021, 3:47 pm | New Zealand National Party
First-home buyers and taxpayers deserve answers from Housing Minister Megan Woods after the Government’s latest KiwiBuild disaster left them in the lurch, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says. “Ormiston Rise going into receivership ... More >>
Taxpayers Shouldn’t Shell Out For Te Papa’s Turtle Costs
Saturday, 8 May 2021, 3:38 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government should make senior leadership and Board members of Te Papa personally reimburse their travel to Canterbury for the funeral of a deceased leatherback turtle, National’s Arts, Culture & Heritage spokesperson Simon O’Connor says. ... More >>
