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Statement From National Party on Ross comments
Thursday, 5 March 2020, 7:54 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Spokesperson: The National Party is unaware of what Mr Ross was referring to today in Parliament and have not seen the document he referred to. We stand by our previous statements on this matter and are confident ... More >>
Lisa Whyte National’s Candidate In New Lynn
Thursday, 5 March 2020, 5:26 pm | New Zealand National Party
Lisa Whyte has been selected as National’s candidate in New Lynn for the 2020 General Election. Lisa is currently the Deputy Chair of Upper Harbour Local Board of Auckland Council and has been involved in public service roles for the past 15 ... More >>
Better Support Needed For Education Providers Impacted By Coronavirus
Thursday, 5 March 2020, 3:41 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government needs to step up and provide better support and communication to schools and tertiary providers who are dealing with unexpected extra costs and losses due to coronavirus, National’s Education spokesperson Nikki Kaye says. “Our thoughts ... More >>
Lack Of Cohesion Between Clark And MOH
Thursday, 5 March 2020, 2:39 pm | New Zealand National Party
David Clark is out of his depth and struggling to keep up with the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) coronavirus response, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. “It took 12-15 hours for MOH to announce the second case of coronavirus, while ... More >>
National Will Improve Support For Midwives And Mothers
Thursday, 5 March 2020, 1:29 pm | New Zealand National Party
National will recognise the important role midwives have in supporting mothers by funding a minimum of a three day stay in post-natal care and addressing pay claims by independent midwives, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston ... More >>
Where Is The Government’s Plan To Save Jobs?
Thursday, 5 March 2020, 12:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
Pressure is mounting on sectors affected by coronavirus yet the Government has so far failed to outline its plan to support businesses and keep people in their jobs, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. “The primary support the ... More >>
Progressive Home Ownership Another Broken Promise
Tuesday, 3 March 2020, 4:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
It’s time for Housing Minister Megan Woods to either deliver a progressive home ownership scheme or admit it is yet another broken promise, National’s Housing spokesperson Judith Collins says. “Progressive home ownership is heading down the ... More >>
Two New Gang Members A Day Under Labour
Tuesday, 3 March 2020, 3:50 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government is struggling to control New Zealand’s growing gang problem, as the number of people joining gangs continues to climb rapidly, National’s Justice spokesperson Mark Mitchell says. “New figures released this morning show the number ... More >>
Govt Failing To Provide Support To Seniors
Tuesday, 3 March 2020, 3:10 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government needs to be doing more to address the risk of coronavirus in our vulnerable elderly communities, National’s Seniors spokesperson Tim Macindoe says. “Both the New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) and Retirement Villages Association ... More >>
Coronavirus Poses Risk To Pasifika Community
Monday, 2 March 2020, 1:18 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Pasifika community is being urged to be extra vigilant with proper hygiene practices and to follow any advice from officials following confirmation of New Zealand’s first case of coronavirus, National’s Associate Spokesperson for Pacific Peoples ... More >>
Dale Stephens Selected To Contest Christchurch Central
Monday, 2 March 2020, 9:06 am | New Zealand National Party
Dale Stephens has been selected as National’s candidate in Christchurch Central for the 2020 General Election. Dale Stephens is currently the Director of Māori business at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, leading a team dedicated to growing ... More >>
Students Taking Taxpayers For A Fees Free Ride
Monday, 2 March 2020, 9:04 am | New Zealand National Party
Hundreds of students have been ripping off the Government’s Fees Free policy and getting their tertiary fees covered despite being ineligible, National’s Associate Tertiary Education spokesperson Simeon Brown says. “The Government has paid $23,000 ... More >>
Ardern Must Reject Comments By Shane Jones
Sunday, 1 March 2020, 6:30 pm | New Zealand National Party
Comments made by NZ First Minister Shane Jones over the weekend that Indian students have ruined our academic institutions are unacceptable, Opposition Leader Simon Bridges says. “Jacinda Ardern needs to reprimand her Minister for these comments, they ... More >>
Serious Questions For Jones Over PGF Cash Splash
Sunday, 1 March 2020, 6:28 pm | New Zealand National Party
Revelations that Provincial Growth Fund officials have been filling out forms for businesses shows everything that’s wrong with Shane Jones’ slush fund, National’s Regional Development spokesperson Chris Bishop says. “A businessman in Southland ... More >>
Nanny State To Stop KiwiSaver Investments
Sunday, 1 March 2020, 11:59 am | New Zealand National Party
At a time when New Zealanders are worried about their KiwiSaver balances - Labour, The Greens and NZ First have decided to meddle with their investments, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. “The Government has today announced that ... More >>
Response To Coronavirus Totally Inadequate
Saturday, 29 February 2020, 12:33 pm | New Zealand National Party
The response to passengers who were travelling on EK450 - the flight the first passenger in New Zealand to have a confirmed case of Coronavirus was travelling on has been entirely inadequate, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. “National ... More >>
Working Together To Clean Up NZ’s Beaches
Saturday, 29 February 2020, 10:34 am | New Zealand National Party
National wants to work with schools and community groups to clean up New Zealand’s beaches, Leader of the National Party, Simon Bridges says. “We will commit $5 million over three years to work with schools and community groups to help clean up our environment. ... More >>
Where Is David Clark?
Friday, 28 February 2020, 2:50 pm | New Zealand National Party
David Clark has been missing in action on recent health issues, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. “The Minister has all but left the coronavirus response to his officials, with the Director-General fronting public statements and ... More >>
Bluegreens To Set Environment Agenda For 2020
Friday, 28 February 2020, 2:43 pm | New Zealand National Party
Climate, water and waste issues will be topics at the forefront of discussions for delegates attending the National Party’s annual Bluegreens Forum in Nelson this weekend. More than 100 delegates from around New Zealand are getting together to ... More >>
Robertson Owes National Apology Following Report
Friday, 28 February 2020, 11:49 am | New Zealand National Party
A report released by the State Services Commission today shows that Finance Minister Grant Robertson is ultimately responsible for a failure to keep Budget sensitive information secure, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. “The ... More >>
