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No sign of an enduring deal for Ihumātao
Wednesday, 22 January 2020, 8:26 am | New Zealand National Party
There is no clear indication yet that an enduring deal to settle the land dispute at Ihumātao is on the horizon, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. More >>
Shane Jones forestry affair gets even murkier
Tuesday, 21 January 2020, 9:55 pm | New Zealand National Party
Revelations that Shane Jones met with representatives from a NZ First-linked forestry company, after point blank denying it the day before, should throw his future as a Minister into question, National’s Regional Development spokesperson Chris Bishop ... More >>
Police Minister finally admits to gang problem
Tuesday, 21 January 2020, 1:28 pm | New Zealand National Party
It has taken a mass brawl in his own electorate for Minister Stuart Nash to finally open his eyes and admit what every other New Zealander already knows, New Zealand has a gang problem, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says. “After ... More >>
Services sector reflects a slowing economy
Tuesday, 21 January 2020, 12:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
The decline in the services sector is another sign of a slowing economy, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
Government fails to deliver on Kermadec Sanctuary
Tuesday, 21 January 2020, 10:46 am | New Zealand National Party
No progress has been made on advancing the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary over the past two years despite specific Government promises in their coalition agreements to do so, Nelson MP Nick Smith says. “Written Parliamentary Question to Ministers reveal ... More >>
Government failing to enhance our marine reserves
Tuesday, 21 January 2020, 10:45 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s record on protecting our marine environment is lacklustre and yet another example of them failing to deliver, National’s Conservation spokesperson Sarah Dowie says. “Despite talking a big game in Opposition, the current Government ... More >>
Shane Jones must explain his shady PGF meetings
Monday, 20 January 2020, 10:47 am | New Zealand National Party
Shane Jones has serious questions to answer after newly-released documents suggest he misled Parliament over his knowledge of a suspect Provincial Growth Fund application, National’s Regional Development spokesperson Chris Bishop says. More >>
Weekend of gang violence shows need to get tough
Sunday, 19 January 2020, 6:07 pm | New Zealand National Party
Two violent incidents in two days have provided a graphic illustration of why the Government needs to get tougher on gang activity, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says. More >>
DOC inaction hurting Hawke’s Bay
Saturday, 18 January 2020, 12:17 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Department of Conservation’s incompetence and bullying tactics over access to popular Hawke’s Bay tourist destination Cape Kidnappers is ruining businesses and lives, MP for Tukituki Lawrence Yule says. More >>
More gang violence under soft on crime Govt
Saturday, 18 January 2020, 12:15 pm | New Zealand National Party
Another report of gang violence this morning is the sad reality of gang numbers increasing by 1400 under this Government, National’s Justice spokesperson Mark Mitchell says. More >>
Simon Bridges to visit Philippines
Saturday, 18 January 2020, 12:14 pm | New Zealand National Party
Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges, National’s Defence spokesperson Mark Mitchell, Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee and New Zealand’s first Filipino MP Paulo Garcia will tomorrow travel to the Philippines. More >>
CRL hardship fund criteria too harsh
Friday, 17 January 2020, 2:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
Significant issues with the City Rail Link (CRL) hardship fund is causing stress and anxiety for local businesses, Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye says. “While it was promising that after six months of advocacy an announcement was made last year, ... More >>
Government policies put brakes on manufacturing
Friday, 17 January 2020, 2:45 pm | New Zealand National Party
Another contraction in the manufacturing sector shows the need for a government with a real plan for the economy, National’s Economic Development spokesperson Todd McClay says. “The latest Performance of Manufacturing Index survey is reporting ... More >>
Govt needs to be clear on support staff funding
Friday, 17 January 2020, 12:15 pm | New Zealand National Party
It’s the time of year when schools are trying to work through budgets and contracts for some support staff, but they don’t know how much funding will be provided to address the increase to support staff pay as a result of last years’ settlement, ... More >>
Minister driving worsening DHB performance
Friday, 17 January 2020, 12:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
The financial performance of DHBs continues to deteriorate on this Government’s watch and it’s causing real concern for the future of the health system, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. Recently published DHB Sector Financial ... More >>
New Zealand losing billions to hidden economy
Wednesday, 15 January 2020, 4:47 pm | New Zealand National Party
New Zealand is losing millions of dollars of taxes to the ‘hidden economy’ because Revenue Minister Stuart Nash has taken his eye off the ball, National’s Revenue spokesperson Andrew Bayly says. “In the hidden economy, work, services and business ... More >>
Minister dithers as health service slips
Wednesday, 15 January 2020, 10:28 am | New Zealand National Party
Health Minister David Clark’s refusal to set health targets is seeing standards slip nationwide and patients are suffering, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. “The first quarter statistics for the current financial year show ... More >>
Business confidence remains in the doldrums
Tuesday, 14 January 2020, 1:47 pm | New Zealand National Party
Slumping business confidence under a Government with no plans for growth has continued into 2020, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
Tax collector forcing Kiwis to put their lives on hold
Tuesday, 14 January 2020, 12:14 pm | New Zealand National Party
Punishing call wait times at Inland Revenue are seeing hundreds of thousands of Kiwis either disconnected or hanging up in frustration, National’s Revenue spokesperson Andrew Bayly says. “Inadequate staffing meant almost 700,000 calls to IR call centres ... More >>
Govt is all excuses and no solutions on housing
Monday, 13 January 2020, 5:28 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour should be ashamed of the fact its poor housing policies have seen the number of people waiting for state houses explode to almost 14,500 on its watch, National’s Associate Housing spokesperson Simon O’Connor says. “New Zealanders want housing ... More >>
