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Business as usual from Labour underwhelming

Sunday, 1 December 2019, 10:01 pm | New Zealand National Party

Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson have cancelled billions of dollars of infrastructure projects whilst dressing up business as usual school maintenance grants as infrastructure investment, National’s Economic Development spokesperson Todd McClay says. “Kiwis ... More >>

Government breaks fiscal responsibility promise

Sunday, 1 December 2019, 11:34 am | New Zealand National Party

At the first opportunity Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson have thrown out their fiscal responsibility commitment to New Zealanders and confirmed they have wasted taxpayers’ money, National’s Economic Development spokesperson Todd McClay says. More >>

MPs welcome West Coast’s new Great Walk

Saturday, 30 November 2019, 12:06 pm | New Zealand National Party

Former Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith and National’s West Coast spokesperson Maureen Pugh welcome the official opening of the Paparoa Track on the West Coast. More >>

The ‘Year of Delivery’ has delivered nothing

Saturday, 30 November 2019, 11:05 am | New Zealand National Party

The annual Labour Party conference will be a sombre affair this year as they reflect on how little has been delivered for New Zealanders in the so-called ‘Year of Delivery’, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. More >>

Scott Simpson - Six-fold increase in rubbish tipping tax

Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 12:32 pm | New Zealand National Party

Eugenie Sage’s proposed six-fold increase in the levy rate for landfills will not only cost households more but lead to more illegal dumping, National’s Environment spokesperson Scott Simpson says. More >>

Slow-growth policies undermining financial stability

Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 9:59 am | New Zealand National Party

The Government’s slow-growth policies are undermining New Zealand’s financial stability, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. “Slower growth is contributing to the need for lower interest rates, and as the Reserve Bank makes ... More >>

National to put victims at the centre of Justice

Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 12:56 pm | New Zealand National Party

26 November 2019 National is reviewing whether you should do additional time if you carry out multiple crimes, National’s Justice spokesperson Mark Mitchell says. “National believes victims should be at the heart of the justice system. Victims ... More >>

Parole is a privilege, not a right

Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 12:54 pm | New Zealand National Party

The National Party is today proposing tougher measures for prisoners to get parole so that the privilege is not abused, National’s Corrections spokesperson David Bennett says. “Parole is not a right. If you have committed a crime and you are ... More >>

Strike Force Raptor Unit proposed to tackle gangs

Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 12:52 pm | New Zealand National Party

National is proposing a new unit within the Police that would crack down on gangs and allow us to take back control, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says. “The unit would be modelled on Strike Force Raptor, based in New South Wales, ... More >>

National to speed up the court process

Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 12:50 pm | New Zealand National Party

26 November 2019 National is today proposing performance measures for District and High Courts to ensure justice is served faster, National’s Courts spokesperson Chris Penk says. “The overwhelming complaint we hear about the justice system is ... More >>

National proposes banning gang patches in public

Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 12:49 pm | New Zealand National Party

National is proposing banning gang patches and insignia in public so we can take back control from the gangs, National’s Justice spokesperson Mark Mitchell says. “Gangs are growing at the fastest rate since the 1970s. There have been 1400 new ... More >>

Speech: Law and Order Discussion Document Launch

Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 12:45 pm | New Zealand National Party

Good morning, I’d like to welcome you all here today for the launch of this document. As someone who, as a Crown Prosecutor, has worked closely with the victims of serious violence, rape and murder, this discussion document is close to my heart. As the ... More >>

National is the Party of law and order

Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 12:42 pm | New Zealand National Party

National has today released the seventh in our series of discussion documents. The law and order document has a range of proposals to put victims at the heart of the justice system, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. “National believes ... More >>