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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 >>
Better support for children with complex needs
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 8:30 am | New Zealand National Party
National is looking at substantial reform to support children with complex needs so that all children have the opportunity to succeed in life, National’s Education spokesperson Nikki Kaye says. “National’s vision is to see children funded for ... More >>
National to reconsider first year Fees Free
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 8:28 am | New Zealand National Party
13 November 2019 National is exploring options to replace first year Fees Free, supporting a university into the Top 50 international rankings, and we’re looking to invest in a third medical school in our Education Discussion Document, National’s Tertiary ... More >>
National to focus on quality early childhood education
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 8:25 am | New Zealand National Party
National is focused on lifting the quality of early childhood education, National’s Early Childhood Education spokesperson Nicola Willis says. “It’s important our children receive quality education in their early years as this sets them up for ... More >>
Speech: Education Discussion Document Launch
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 8:10 am | New Zealand National Party
I am really excited about today. Education is a top priority for me because I know it can transform lives. For me going to great schools in West Auckland and then Auckland and Oxford University opened doors and provided lifelong opportunities. While there ... More >>
Distracted Govt fails to deliver on China tourism
Tuesday, 12 November 2019, 7:10 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government has failed the tourism sector by not taking the China-NZ Year of Tourism seriously, National's Tourism spokesperson Todd McClay says. More >>
Tomorrow’s Schools a step too far
Tuesday, 12 November 2019, 12:40 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government has been forced into an embarrassing back down following the release of Tomorrow’s Schools, National’s Education spokesperson Nikki Kaye says. More >>
Referendum approach inconsistent and undemocratic
Tuesday, 12 November 2019, 8:32 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s Referendum Bill which was reported back to Parliament last night from the Justice Select Committee is unfair and undemocratic, National’s Electoral Law Spokesperson Nick Smith says. “The Government is playing fast and loose with ... More >>
Government bows to pressure from National
Monday, 11 November 2019, 4:35 pm | New Zealand National Party
After sitting on its hands for two years, the Government has finally decided to consider one of National’s key election policies, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. “Firearms Prohibition Orders (FPOs) give Police more powers to search and ... More >>
Nicola Grigg National’s new candidate in Selwyn
Sunday, 10 November 2019, 5:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
Former reporter and political adviser Nicola Grigg will contest Selwyn for National in the 2020 General Election. More >>
Whitebaiters set to lose thousands on stands
Saturday, 9 November 2019, 2:00 pm | New Zealand National Party
Uncertainty over the future of whitebaiting as a result of Government policy is already affecting whitebaiters’ livelihoods, National’s Conservation spokesperson Sarah Dowie says. More >>
