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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 >>
One year on and no progress from Government
Monday, 13 January 2020, 3:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
A year after my Bill to protect victims of legally insane offenders was put into the Ballot and nine months after it was drawn, still there’s been no progress, Taupō MP Louise Upston says. More >>
Government needs to stop being soft on gangs
Saturday, 11 January 2020, 12:18 pm | New Zealand National Party
This Labour-led Government’s soft on crime approach has emboldened gangs and news of the Mongrel Mob intimidating holidaymakers at a popular campground in Kawerau is further proof that something needs to be done, National’s Justice spokesperson ... More >>
Small businesses will feel sting of minimum wage rise
Saturday, 11 January 2020, 10:29 am | New Zealand National Party
Confirmation that the Government’s unbalanced minimum wage rise could cost 17,000 jobs and lump taxpayers with a $125 million bill is an alarm bell for small businesses, National’s Workplace Relations and Safety spokesperson Todd McClay says. More >>
Hawke’s Bay DHB decision heartless
Friday, 10 January 2020, 3:55 pm | New Zealand National Party
The decision by Hawke’s Bay DHB to axe cleaning services for the elderly and disabled is heartless and insensitive, Tukituki MP Lawrence Yule says. “I’ve written to both the DHB and the Minister to ask for the decision to be reviewed. “It’s extremely ... More >>
Members’ Bill giving ‘safe harbour’ option lodged
Thursday, 9 January 2020, 10:11 am | New Zealand National Party
Wairarapa MP Alastair Scott’s Members’ Bill seeks to support businesses by giving companies in difficulty more opportunities to turn their fortunes around. “My Bill would create the option of a ‘safe harbour’, which companies that are or are ... More >>
National: Statement on unfolding events in Iraq
Wednesday, 8 January 2020, 6:35 pm | New Zealand National Party
New Zealand should emulate our friends Britain and Australia by keeping troops on the ground in Iraq but with contingency plans to move them quickly if required, National’s Defence spokesperson Mark Mitchell and Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee ... More >>
Call to support petition to reform Unit Titles Act
Wednesday, 8 January 2020, 12:57 pm | New Zealand National Party
Momentum is building to reform the law around Unit Titles with almost 500 people lending their support to a petition calling for change, National’s Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye and Housing spokesperson Judith Collins say. More >>
National proposes ‘no body, no parole’ Members’ Bill
Sunday, 5 January 2020, 12:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
National proposes ‘no body, no parole’ Members’ Bill A Members’ Bill that would see convicted murderers ineligible for parole if they don’t reveal the location of their victim’s body has been lodged in the ballot, Hamilton West MP Tim Macindoe ... More >>
New Year must be time for sunscreen surety
Saturday, 4 January 2020, 11:44 am | New Zealand National Party
A Members’ Bill that would ensure all sunscreens on the shelf meet our standards and actually provide the protection they claim has been lodged in the ballot, Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller says. “New Zealand has one of the highest rates of skin ... More >>
Therapy dogs needed in Courts
Friday, 3 January 2020, 9:46 am | New Zealand National Party
New Zealand Courts should have therapy dogs available for children and vulnerable people participating in the system, National’s Courts spokesperson Chris Penk says. “It can often be a traumatic experience for victims participating in the courts ... More >>
