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Where are the numbers, Minister?
Monday, 7 October 2019, 3:15 pm | New Zealand National Party
Health Minister David Clark has dragged his heels and almost 100 days after the end of the financial year he still hasn’t published data on elective surgery numbers, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. More >>
Mums should have three days of postnatal care
Monday, 7 October 2019, 10:27 am | New Zealand National Party
A petition has been launched today calling for all new mums to have access to three days of fully funded postnatal care, National MP for Taupō Louise Upston says. “Currently, new mums are entitled to stay in a hospital or postnatal facility for up to 48 hours ... More >>
Police Minister misleading about gang numbers
Monday, 7 October 2019, 8:44 am | New Zealand National Party
Police Minister Stuart Nash has mislead New Zealanders by saying a huge increase in gang members is because of criminals deported from Australia, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. More >>
Gang numbers growing rapidly under a weak Govt
Sunday, 6 October 2019, 1:21 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s soft on crime approach has led to almost 1400 more people joining gangs since it took office and is deeply concerning, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. More >>
Minister must reassure NZers after cybersecurity breach
Saturday, 5 October 2019, 12:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Minister of Health must act swiftly to reassure New Zealanders that their health records are secure in the wake of a potentially significant cybersecurity breach at one of the country’s largest Public Health Organisations, National’s Health ... More >>
Phil ‘two-lane’ Twyford scraps yet another expressway
Friday, 4 October 2019, 2:47 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s decision to kill off the four-lane Ōtaki to Levin expressway shows Labour’s neglect of New Zealand’s state highways knows no bounds, National’s Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop says. More >>
Time for cool heads on Reserve Bank proposals
Friday, 4 October 2019, 12:28 pm | New Zealand National Party
It is time for cool heads from all parties involved with the Reserve Bank’s proposal to increase bank capital requirements, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
No leadership in measles vaccine messaging
Friday, 4 October 2019, 11:51 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s messaging around the current measles outbreak is confused and often contradictory and that’s not helping people at risk of contracting the disease, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. More >>
Government ignorant to farming’s importance
Friday, 4 October 2019, 9:31 am | New Zealand National Party
The Minister of Agriculture telling hundreds of farmers to simply ‘get over it’ in response to valid questions about the equity in their farms shows Labour doesn’t understand the role farming plays in our economy, Leader of the Opposition Simon ... More >>
Government ignorant to farming’s importance
Friday, 4 October 2019, 9:28 am | New Zealand National Party
The Minister of Agriculture telling hundreds of farmers to simply ‘get over it’ in response to valid questions about the equity in their farms shows Labour doesn’t understand the role farming plays in our economy, Leader of the Opposition Simon ... More >>
More pork barrel politics from Jones over port
Thursday, 3 October 2019, 4:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
National has an open mind about shifting Auckland’s port activity long-term but is skeptical about the process underpinning a recently-released report on the idea, National’s Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop says. “This looks like a political ... More >>
Government let measles get out of control
Thursday, 3 October 2019, 12:53 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government has known measles outbreaks have been sweeping the country for months and should have ordered more vaccines far sooner, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. More >>
Govt failing to deliver more affordable electricity
Thursday, 3 October 2019, 12:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s response to the Electricity Price Review has failed to deliver meaningful savings for New Zealanders struggling with the rising cost of living, National’s Energy and Resources spokesperson Jonathan Young says. More >>
Small school transport providers at risk
Thursday, 3 October 2019, 11:20 am | New Zealand National Party
Small school bus and van operators are worried they can’t compete with large operators and will be cut out of the Government’s new school transport tender system, National’s Education spokesperson Nikki Kaye says. More >>
SPEECH: Paul Goldsmith to Canterbury Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, 2 October 2019, 2:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
Our primary message is a positive one – New Zealand has a lot going for it. More >>
Time for action on vaping
Tuesday, 1 October 2019, 7:24 pm | New Zealand National Party
Action is needed over health standards for vaping and National will work with the Government to give parents greater certainty with some urgency, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. More >>
Shane Jones’ ‘utu’ threat should not be tolerated
Tuesday, 1 October 2019, 1:31 pm | New Zealand National Party
Shane Jones has crossed the line, yet again, with his latest threat to carry out utu against those who cross him, National’s Regional Development spokesperson Chris Bishop says. More >>
Prime Minister in denial on the economy
Tuesday, 1 October 2019, 10:16 am | New Zealand National Party
The Prime Minister’s claims this morning that the economy is performing well shows she is in denial about the real state of economy, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
Government isn't delivering for Māori
Monday, 30 September 2019, 4:50 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s failure to distribute the lauded $80 million funding boost for Whānau Ora to Whānau Ora providers is yet another example of its inability to deliver, National’s Māori Development spokesperson Jo Hayes says. More >>
National welcomes all Kiwis having a say on car tax
Monday, 30 September 2019, 4:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
It is pleasing to see the hundreds of New Zealanders who were blocked from having their say on Labour’s car tax will now have their submissions counted, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. More >>
