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David Bennett - They’re prisoners, not clients Kelvin
Friday, 22 November 2019, 3:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
This Government has taken its soft on crime approach to a new level, now refusing to call people in prison prisoners, National’s Corrections spokesperson David Bennett says. More >>
Finance Minister complacent about NZ’s growth
Friday, 22 November 2019, 11:01 am | New Zealand National Party
Rather than congratulating himself on New Zealand’s modest economic growth, Grant Robertson should be honest about why we’re missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
Shane Jones’ PGF answers don’t pass the sniff test
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 4:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
Shane Jones’ inability to pinpoint when he first learned that a forestry company with links to NZ First was applying to the Provincial Growth Fund casts even more shadow over his involvement in the bid, National’s Regional Development spokesperson ... More >>
Ministerial inquiry into PHARMAC decision needed
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 4:05 pm | New Zealand National Party
David Clark should hold a ministerial inquiry into PHARMAC’s decision to switch to the generic form of epilepsy drug lamotrigine which may have resulted in four deaths, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. “PHARMAC’s decision ... More >>
Telling businesses to be confident doesn’t cut it
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 1:22 pm | New Zealand National Party
Simply telling businesses to be confident isn’t going to turn around their declining optimism, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
PM can no longer distance herself from donations
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 11:23 am | New Zealand National Party
The Prime Minister should take her own advice that she gave Shane Jones and spend some time reading the Cabinet Manual, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. “The Prime Minister has repeatedly said she won’t comment on the scandal surrounding ... More >>
Who is the second conflicted minister?
Wednesday, 20 November 2019, 5:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
Today’s extraordinary performance by David Parker and Jacinda Ardern in Parliament raises even more questions about NZ First’s links to a shady Provincial Growth Fund application, National’s Regional Development spokesperson Chris Bishop says. ... More >>
Gang violence rampant in Hawke’s Bay
Wednesday, 20 November 2019, 2:58 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s soft on crime approach has led to Police taking matters into their own hands to address the problem of gang violence, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says. More >>
Jones oversaw PGF application for six months
Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 4:07 pm | New Zealand National Party
Revelations in Question Time about Shane Jones’ involvement in a Provincial Growth Fund application where he had a clear conflict shows why the Auditor-General needs to investigate, National’s Regional Development spokesperson Chris Bishop says. ... More >>
Ihumātao payment will open Pandora’s Box
Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 12:29 pm | New Zealand National Party
A $40 million payment from the Crown to purchase Ihumātao will open up full and final treaty settlements, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. More >>
Meaningful dialogue needed in Hong Kong
Monday, 18 November 2019, 3:48 pm | New Zealand National Party
Growing tensions in Hong Kong amongst police and pro-democracy protestors are cause for increased alarm, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says. More >>
Campaign launched to Fix the Airport Flyer
Monday, 18 November 2019, 1:51 pm | New Zealand National Party
MP for Hutt South Chris Bishop has today launched a new campaign to “Fix the Flyer”, calling on the Greater Wellington Regional Council (GRWC), NZ Bus and Wellington Airport to work together to fix the Airport Flyer service from the Hutt to Wellington ... More >>
Tim Costley National’s new candidate in Otaki
Sunday, 17 November 2019, 5:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
Tim Costley National’s new candidate in Otaki Local party members have selected Tim Costley as National’s candidate in Ōtaki for the 2020 General Election. Mr Costley is replacing retiring MP Nathan Guy, who is standing down after five terms. ... More >>
Thousands rally against Govt assault on West Coast
Sunday, 17 November 2019, 12:23 pm | New Zealand National Party
Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges has joined thousands of people on the West Cost as they rally against the Government’s assault on the region. More >>
National backs farmers marching against Govt policies
Thursday, 14 November 2019, 4:54 pm | New Zealand National Party
National MPs have joined hundreds of farmers who arrived at Parliament today to express how disillusioned they are with this Government’s anti-farming policies, National’s Agriculture spokesperson Todd Muller says. More >>
Bill to give co-ops clarity passes unanimously
Thursday, 14 November 2019, 8:13 am | New Zealand National Party
Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller’s Members’ Bill giving clarity around dividend rules has passed its final reading in Parliament with unanimous support. “My Members’ Bill, the Companies (Clarification of Dividend Rules in Companies) Amendment Bill, ... More >>
Reserve Bank predicts further economic slowdown
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 3:15 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Reserve Bank has lowered its growth forecasts again as economic indicators continue to show New Zealand's economy is underperforming, National Party Finance Spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
Government a shambles on immigration
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 2:31 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government is all over the place on immigration and its policy is incoherent, National’s Immigration spokesperson Stuart Smith says. More >>
National to invest in quality education for our kids
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 8:35 am | New Zealand National Party
National has today released our sixth Discussion Document which will ensure children get a quality education and have the skills to succeed, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. “National believes all children in New Zealand should have ... More >>
National to lift quality of teaching and learning
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 8:33 am | New Zealand National Party
A National Government will lift the quality of teaching and learning in New Zealand because we know a good education creates opportunities, National’s Education spokesperson Nikki Kaye says. “National values teachers and the role they play in the development ... More >>
