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Catherine Chu National’s candidate in Port Hills

Friday, 13 December 2019, 8:04 am | New Zealand National Party

Local party members have selected Catherine Chu as National’s candidate in Port Hills for the 2020 General Election. Catherine Chu is 23 years old and is currently a Private Banking Manager and Authorised Financial Advisor at the Bank of New Zealand. ... More >>

Bill pulled to provide insurance claimants more certainty

Thursday, 12 December 2019, 2:11 pm | New Zealand National Party

A new Members’ Bill pulled from the ballot today would introduce a legal timeline for insurance companies to assess and present a settlement offer to claimants, MP for Kaikoura Stuart Smith says. More >>

Progress on Fixing the Flyer

Thursday, 12 December 2019, 2:00 pm | New Zealand National Party

MP for Hutt South Chris Bishop is pleased by today’s news from Regional Council Chair Daran Ponter that the Council is working with the Airport to get the Airport Flyer service back on the real-time information boards and using Snapper again. More >>

National will improve Māori health outcomes

Thursday, 12 December 2019, 10:58 am | New Zealand National Party

National will seek to address Māori health inequities by relentlessly focussing on early detection, prevention and setting targets, National’s Associate Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says. More >>

National will improve care for eyes, teeth and ears

Thursday, 12 December 2019, 10:56 am | New Zealand National Party

National will support programmes which will vastly improve the quality of life for thousands of New Zealanders, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. More >>

National will explore ways to simplify health system

Thursday, 12 December 2019, 10:55 am | New Zealand National Party

National wants to simplify our healthcare system as part of our commitment to delivering quality healthcare for New Zealanders as locally as possible, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. More >>

National will deliver high-quality care for women

Thursday, 12 December 2019, 10:53 am | New Zealand National Party

National’s Health Discussion Document explores policies that seek to address health issues faced specifically by women and improve their care, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. More >>

National will deliver first-class care for seniors

Thursday, 12 December 2019, 10:51 am | New Zealand National Party

Seniors will be able to access first-class care under a National Government that gives them the opportunity to retain independence and live well in their later years, National’s Associate Health spokesperson Maggie Barry says. More >>

National will give certainty to ACC claimants

Thursday, 12 December 2019, 10:50 am | New Zealand National Party

National will review the ACC funding frameworks to provide clarity for claimants, including firefighters who have developed cancer as a result of their work, National’s ACC spokesperson Tim Macindoe says. More >>

National will deliver more frontline mental health services

Thursday, 12 December 2019, 10:49 am | New Zealand National Party

National will deliver more frontline mental health services more effectively, National’s Mental Health spokesperson Matt Doocey says. More >>

National will invest in quality healthcare

Thursday, 12 December 2019, 10:47 am | New Zealand National Party

National has today released our eighth Discussion Document which focusses on health and outlines a range of policies which will enable more Kiwis to access high-quality healthcare, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. “We believe all New Zealanders ... More >>

Govt thumbs nose at strengthening terrorism law

Thursday, 12 December 2019, 9:58 am | New Zealand National Party

The Government has put the safety of New Zealanders at risk by forging ahead with a weak Terrorism Suppression Bill and voting down National’s proposed amendments, National’s Justice spokesperson Mark Mitchell says. More >>

Govt delivers deficits, broken promises, weaker economy

Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 1:35 pm | New Zealand National Party

Today’s half year economic and fiscal update is a damning indictment on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s economic management as she puts New Zealand back in the red, National’s Finance Spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. More >>

Ian McKelvie - Law passes to speed up dog control cases

Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 10:56 am | New Zealand National Party

Today my Members Bill to speed up the court process for dog control offences and divert low-level cases away from the District Court has passed into law, Rangitikei MP Ian McKelvie says. More >>

Jake Bezzant National’s new candidate in Upper Harbour

Tuesday, 10 December 2019, 8:21 am | New Zealand National Party

Local party members have today selected Jake Bezzant as National’s candidate in Upper Harbour for the 2020 Election. Mr Bezzant is replacing Paula Bennett, National’s Campaign Chair, who isn’t seeking re-election in Upper Harbour but will stand as ... More >>

Rents up again as Government’s poor policies bite

Monday, 9 December 2019, 2:13 pm | New Zealand National Party

The average Kiwi renter is paying an additional $2800 a year in rent as a result of this Government’s poor policy making decisions, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. More >>

Low business confidence, less Christmas cheer

Monday, 9 December 2019, 12:24 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Government’s poor economic management means more people will need food grants this Christmas, but low business confidence means City Missions will have fewer resources to keep up with demand, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. More >>