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The census isn’t adding up, what’s Stats NZ hiding?
Saturday, 6 April 2019, 10:46 am | New Zealand National Party
Statistics NZ is refusing to disclose the proposition of completed responses to Census 2018 in an extraordinary standoff with Parliament, National’s Statistics spokesperson Jian Yang says. More >>
Capital Gains Tax would hit 56,000 Wellington businesses
Friday, 5 April 2019, 4:11 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour’s proposed Capital Gains Tax would hit more than 56,000 businesses in Wellington, discouraging the region’s entrepreneurs and innovators, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. “The Tax Working Group’s proposed Capital Gains Tax would ... More >>
Capital Gains Tax would hit 13,000 Southland businesses
Friday, 5 April 2019, 4:04 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour’s proposed Capital Gains Tax would hit more than 13,000 businesses in Southland, discouraging the region’s entrepreneurs and innovators, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. “The Tax Working Group’s proposed Capital Gains Tax would ... More >>
Government taxes driving up rents for Kiwis
Friday, 5 April 2019, 10:50 am | New Zealand National Party
This tax-happy Government is piling more costs onto New Zealanders like rising rents and it is only going to get worse with a Capital Gains Tax, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. “New data out today from the Ministry of Business, Innovation ... More >>
Minister doing farmers a disservice over TWG report
Thursday, 4 April 2019, 3:54 pm | New Zealand National Party
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor’s dismissive attitude to the Tax Working Group’s (TWG) report is doing a disservice to the primary sector, National’s Agriculture spokesperson Nathan Guy says. “The Minister has already signalled his ... More >>
Bill drawn to protect victims of insane offenders
Thursday, 4 April 2019, 1:24 pm | New Zealand National Party
A new Bill pulled from the ballot today would ensure that the victims of legally insane offenders are treated the same as other victims of crime, MP for Tāupo Louise Upston says. More >>
Fiji must not interfere with journalists
Thursday, 4 April 2019, 11:37 am | New Zealand National Party
The detention of Newsroom journalists by Fijian Authorities was unacceptable, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Todd McClay says. More >>
More serious questions to answer for Jones
Wednesday, 3 April 2019, 3:47 pm | New Zealand National Party
Shane Jones’ revelation that he talked to the chief of the NZ Transport Agency about a court case in which he had a distant family connection raises further serious questions for this minister, National’s Economic and Regional Development spokesperson ... More >>
Capital Gains Tax would deter savers, investors
Wednesday, 3 April 2019, 2:49 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government would be gambling with New Zealand’s future prosperity if it made good on its threats to impose a Capital Gains Tax, which would be a tax on both savers and investors, National’s Finance spokesperson Amy Adams says. More >>
New attempt to get guns off gangs
Wednesday, 3 April 2019, 11:32 am | New Zealand National Party
National is reaching out to the Government to ask it to take another look at laws that would help police take firearms off gang members and make it clear gang members can never get a firearms license, National’s Police spokesperson Chris Bishop says. More >>
Capital Gains Tax will exacerbate slowing economy
Tuesday, 2 April 2019, 2:37 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government would impose a Capital Gains Tax at the worst possible time for New Zealand when the economy is already slowing and businesses are less willing to hire workers or invest more, National’s Finance spokesperson Amy Adams says. More >>
Over 2000 sign to save Riverton Racetrack
Tuesday, 2 April 2019, 12:12 pm | New Zealand National Party
The petition to Save the Riverton Racetrack has closed with 2003 signatures, MP for Invercargill Sarah Dowie says. More >>
Tertiary consultation period should be extended
Monday, 1 April 2019, 5:04 pm | New Zealand National Party
The likelihood of fewer apprentices is just one of the reasons Education Minister Chris Hipkins should extend consultation on the vocational education reforms, National’s Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Spokesperson Shane Reti says. Dr Reti has ... More >>
End of Life Choices Debate on the North Shore
Sunday, 31 March 2019, 4:39 pm | New Zealand National Party
A public meeting hosted by North Shore MP Hon Maggie Barry tomorrow night to discuss euthanasia, assisted suicide and palliative care is an opportunity for North Shore residents to inform themselves about the key issues from both sides of the argument. More >>
Even the taxman saw harm in a Capital Gains Tax
Sunday, 31 March 2019, 1:39 pm | New Zealand National Party
Tax officials advised the Government 15 months ago that our small companies, start-ups and innovators were better off without a Capital Gains Tax, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. More >>
Frustration as Melling delays continue
Thursday, 28 March 2019, 3:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
MP for Hutt South Chris Bishop says the government needs to give Hutt Valley residents answers on what is happening with the proposed new interchange at Melling, as frustration over the delays escalates. “The proposed new interchange at Melling is a critical ... More >>
Warning for Government as economy slows
Thursday, 28 March 2019, 2:35 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government can’t afford to be complacent about a slowdown in economic growth which will lead to fewer jobs and opportunities for New Zealanders, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. More >>
Port decision should be based on merit
Wednesday, 27 March 2019, 1:55 pm | New Zealand National Party
Decisions around the future of the Ports of Auckland, rail and light rail need to be made on clear analysis of costs and benefits, not on the basis of rushed coalition deal trade-offs after elections, National’s Transport spokesperson Paul Goldsmith ... More >>
Royal Commission not an excuse to ignore security concerns
Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 1:34 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attacks must not be used as an excuse to ignore concerns about our security and intelligence systems right now, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. More >>
Royal Commission needed into Christchurch attacks
Sunday, 24 March 2019, 1:48 pm | New Zealand National Party
Opposition Leader Simon Bridges says a Royal Commission of Inquiry is needed into our Security and Intelligence Agencies following the Christchurch terror attacks and our security legislation needs to be revisited with some urgency to ensure New ... More >>
