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Minimum Wage Hike Isn’t What The Economy Needs
Tuesday, 24 November 2020, 12:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
A sharp boost to the minimum wage would see fewer jobs created as businesses struggle under a tidal wave of government-imposed costs, National’s Economic Development spokesperson Todd McClay says. The Helen Clark Foundation has today called for wealth ... More >>
National Leader’s Speech At Annual General Meeting
Saturday, 21 November 2020, 12:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
Good morning delegates. It’s an absolute privilege to be speaking as your leader. I’d like to acknowledge the party president, regional chairs, board members, National Party staff, our MPs, our candidates, and most importantly, you – the delegates, ... More >>
Govt’s Oil & Gas Ban Delivers Another Economic Blow
Friday, 20 November 2020, 12:55 pm | New Zealand National Party
Beach Energy’s decision to cancel its 2021 Canterbury Basin drilling program is another blow to our economic recovery, and a signal that the energy sector has lost confidence in New Zealand under this Labour Government. “Labour undermined confidence ... More >>
Supermarket Inquiry Should Look At Govt’s Role
Tuesday, 17 November 2020, 12:48 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Commerce Commission inquiry into supermarkets must look at the Government’s role in price increases, National’s Commerce and Consumer Affairs spokesperson Todd McClay says. “During the lockdown the Government refused to allow local butchers ... More >>
Government Must Rein In The Reserve Bank Now
Tuesday, 17 November 2020, 9:15 am | New Zealand National Party
National is calling on the Government to temper the Reserve Bank’s latest inflammation of the property market by sending a letter of expectation to Adrian Orr immediately. The Government should be mandating the Reserve Bank to ensure its funding for lending ... More >>
RMA Reform Needed Now
Thursday, 12 November 2020, 12:48 pm | New Zealand National Party
The steep increase in house price numbers released today shows how important it is that the Government gets on with RMA reform, immediately, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says. “This increase in house prices is utterly unsustainable ... More >>
Govt Must Ask Reserve Bank Hard Questions On Housing
Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 3:37 pm | New Zealand National Party
Today’s announcement of a Funding for Lending scheme without any requirement for the new lending to be targeted at productive investment will add even more pressure to an already stretched housing market, National Party Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly ... More >>
National Unveils Team To Take On Labour Government
Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 1:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
National’s new caucus line-up reflects the party’s wealth of talent and experience across a range of portfolios, but most importantly in the crucial areas of health and the economy, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says. “The National Party ... More >>
National Party Selects Strong Leadership Team
Tuesday, 10 November 2020, 12:37 pm | New Zealand National Party
Judith Collins has been reconfirmed as Leader of the National Party, with Dr Shane Reti selected as the party’s new Deputy Leader. Both were selected unopposed following a Caucus meeting in Wellington today. “It is an enormous privilege to be reconfirmed More >>
Statement On Final Election Results
Friday, 6 November 2020, 4:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party leader Judith Collins has today paid tribute to outgoing MP Denise Lee for her service to her community, and to the National Party. “Denise has worked incredibly hard since entering Parliament and it will be extremely sad to see her ... More >>
Statement On Deputy Leadership Of The National Party
Friday, 6 November 2020, 3:05 pm | New Zealand National Party
Hon Gerry Brownlee Statement on deputy leadership of the National Party “For the past few weeks the National Party has been reflecting on how the Parliamentary Caucus can best discharge its responsibilities for Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition. “Today, ... More >>
Changes To Parliamentary Term Must Go To A Referendum
Sunday, 1 November 2020, 11:43 am | New Zealand National Party
Labour and the Green’s confidence agreement states a desire to look at reforming electoral law, but electoral law should not be a play thing of the Government of the day, National’s Electoral Law spokesperson Dr Nick Smith says. “National ... More >>
No Vote On Legalising Cannabis Welcomed
Friday, 30 October 2020, 2:25 pm | New Zealand National Party
New Zealand will be healthier, safer and more successful for rejecting the legalisation of recreational cannabis, National’s Drug Reform spokesperson Dr Nick Smith says. “This is a victory for common sense. Research shows cannabis causes mental health ... More >>
More Evidence Of Broken Promises From Labour
Thursday, 15 October 2020, 3:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
Stats released today show Emergency Housing grants were at record high in the September quarter despite promises from Labour to solve the housing crisis and end homelessness, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston and Simon O’Connor Social ... More >>
Dire Economic Warning For New Zealanders
Thursday, 15 October 2020, 2:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
The International Monetary Fund’s dire economic forecasts paint a grim picture of the New Zealand economy under Labour, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. IMF forecasts released this week show New Zealand’s economy is expected to ... More >>
Labour’s Health Policy Doesn’t Even Include The Word Rural
Thursday, 15 October 2020, 10:06 am | New Zealand National Party
Labour cares so little for rural communities that the word ‘rural’ doesn’t even appear in their health policy, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says. “For all of their talk there is no kindness to rural communities or recognition ... More >>
Labour Failed To Deliver On Their Key Promises
Thursday, 15 October 2020, 9:01 am | New Zealand National Party
Back in 2017 Labour claimed they would be a transformational government but they have failed on almost all of their policy promises to New Zealanders, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. “Labour campaigned on fixing New Zealand’s ... More >>
National Caring For New Zealand’s Senior Citizens
Wednesday, 14 October 2020, 10:33 am | New Zealand National Party
A National Government will ensure an environment where senior citizens feel safe, respected and well looked after, Leader of the National Party Judith Collins and National’s Seniors spokesperson Tim Macindoe say. “Seniors deserve respect and ... More >>
A Choice With Labour – Drowning In Debt Or Higher Taxes?
Wednesday, 14 October 2020, 9:35 am | New Zealand National Party
Labour’s inability to control their spending means they will either drown New Zealand in a sea of debt or burden hardworking New Zealanders with higher taxes, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. “Labour have a track record ... More >>
National To Give Young Kiwis A Better Start At Life
Tuesday, 13 October 2020, 1:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
National believes that young people are the future of New Zealand and that we must be providing them with opportunities to gain skills and knowledge that can be used to thrive in the modern world, National’s Youth spokesperson Simeon Brown says. ... More >>
