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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 >>
National supports firearms reform
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 3:47 pm | New Zealand National Party
Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges has welcomed the changes proposed by the Government today to reform our firearms legislation. More >>
Opposition Leader’s Address to Parliament on Christchurch
Tuesday, 19 March 2019, 5:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
Opposition Leader’s Address to Parliament on Christchurch terror attacks More >>
Opposition Leader visits Christchurch
Saturday, 16 March 2019, 5:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges has today visited Christchurch alongside the Prime Minister and other Party Leaders and met with the Islamic community, some of the affected families and emergency responders. More >>
Opposition Leader condemns Christchurch attacks
Friday, 15 March 2019, 3:42 pm | New Zealand National Party
Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges has condemned the Christchurch attacks and expresses condolences to the people of Canterbury. “Details are still emerging but the attacks are shocking. “We stand with and support the New Zealand Islamic ... More >>
Nash acting like Minister Against Small Business
Thursday, 14 March 2019, 2:48 pm | New Zealand National Party
Stuart Nash seems oblivious to the harm a Capital Gains Tax would cause small business owners, National’s Small Business spokesperson Jacqui Dean says. More >>
Taxpayers paying for Mr Twyford’s mistakes
Thursday, 14 March 2019, 2:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
Housing Minister Phil Twyford’s contract to underwrite KiwiBuild houses with developer Mike Greer Homes is looking murkier and murkier, National’s Housing spokesperson Judith Collins says. More >>
Wellington bustastrophe is now a Govt failure
Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 5:15 pm | New Zealand National Party
Continuing issues with Wellington’s public transport system, including driver shortages and service cut backs, demand a genuine response from central Government, local National Party Wellington-based MPs say. Associate Transport spokesperson Brett Hudson, MP ... More >>
Govt won’t rule out taxing the family home
Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 3:30 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government is providing no certainty to home owners, despite claiming the family home would be exempt from a Capital Gains Tax, because it won’t say whether a home-based business or flatmates would trigger the tax, National’s Finance spokesperson Amy ... More >>
CGT valuations would pile on costs, benefit no-one
Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 2:40 pm | New Zealand National Party
Valuing every single business, farm, rental property or family bach to comply with a Capital Gains Tax regime would impose billions of dollars of costs on New Zealanders while benefiting no-one apart from valuers, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges ... More >>
CGT would hit over 400,000 properties in New Zealand
Sunday, 10 March 2019, 11:13 am | New Zealand National Party
Labour’s proposed Capital Gains Tax would apply to more than 400,000 properties around the country because they are greater than 4,500 square metres, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. More >>
