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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 >>
Bushfires illustrate need to fund fire research
Friday, 3 January 2020, 9:26 am | New Zealand National Party
The bushfires ravaging Australia are a sobering illustration of why New Zealand’s life-saving research into rural fires needs consistent Government funding, National’s Research, Science and Innovation Spokesperson Parmjeet Parmar says. “Crown Research ... More >>
Minister must launch inquiry into PHARMAC decision
Thursday, 2 January 2020, 10:54 am | New Zealand National Party
The Health Minister’s first act of 2020 should be to establish a ministerial inquiry into PHARMAC’s decision to switch to Logem – the generic form of epilepsy drug lamotrigine – given it’s now suspected to have caused five deaths, National’s ... More >>
National looking after rural communities
Thursday, 2 January 2020, 10:54 am | New Zealand National Party
National has put forward a series of proposals to improve the health of rural communities, National’s Rural Communities spokesperson Matt King says. “New Zealanders living in isolated, rural areas deserve access to the support they need. “The practical ... More >>
Govt incompetence leaving women waiting for pay equity
Tuesday, 31 December 2019, 9:15 am | New Zealand National Party
Women in New Zealand will have to wait even longer before progress is made on pay equity because this incompetent Government can’t follow due process, MP for Maungakiekie Denise Lee says. “The Government’s Equal Pay Amendment Bill was introduced to ... More >>
Tourism levy needs to benefit West Coast region
Monday, 30 December 2019, 9:17 am | New Zealand National Party
The West Coast and Buller regions need more resourcing in another busy tourist season, National’s spokesperson for West Coast Issues Maureen Pugh says. “I have received confirmation from Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis that no specific West Coast region ... More >>
The solution to under-threat BYO at race meetings
Sunday, 29 December 2019, 9:35 am | New Zealand National Party
More than a year after Racing Minister Winston Peters said he’d take action about Police opposing liquor licences for the traditional BYO at the races, he’s done nothing, MP for Hutt South Chris Bishop says. “Winston Peters has talked a big ... More >>
Review of Tuia250 data breach bad end of year for PM
Sunday, 29 December 2019, 9:35 am | New Zealand National Party
The Prime Minister’s year has ended badly with the release of the review of the Tuia250 data breach, National’s Cybersecurity spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says. “This is the Prime Minister’s own Ministry, she knew the report was bad and has ... More >>
Loss of Coromandel rescue helicopter a cruel blow
Saturday, 28 December 2019, 10:30 am | New Zealand National Party
For the first time in many years there will be no emergency rescue helicopter stationed in Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula this summer, Coromandel’s MP Scott Simpson says. “This is a huge slap in the face for locals and the hundreds of thousands ... More >>
Labour taking and taking from New Zealanders
Saturday, 28 December 2019, 10:19 am | New Zealand National Party
As New Zealanders finish off the year their wallets and bank accounts are significantly lighter due to Labour cancelling National’s planned tax cuts, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. “The average New Zealander would have an extra ... More >>
Toilet desperately needed at Ben Lomond Saddle
Saturday, 28 December 2019, 9:50 am | New Zealand National Party
The Department of Conservation needs to act and install a much needed toilet at Ben Lomond Saddle, or the popular tourist destination’s impressive reputation will be flushed away, Clutha-Southland’s MP Hamish Walker says. “Approximately 35,000 ... More >>
