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National Delivers First Cancer Medicines From $604M Boost
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:03 am | New Zealand National Party
Pharmac will fund two crucial cancer treatments from 1 October, enhancing access for thousands of Kiwis, following a significant investment by the National Party to combat cancer. More >>
Response From Suze Redmayne, MP For Rangitīkei, On Government Delivering Reliable Roads For Rangitīkei
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:54 pm | New Zealand National Party
A record $1.6 billion transport investment in Manawatū-Whanganui through the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) relevant to the Rangitīkei was announced yesterday by Minister of Transport, Simeon Brown. More >>
Ruapehu Community Comes Together On Winstone Pulp Proposed Closure
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
The potential loss of our largest employer is more than an economic blow—it strikes at the heart of our community. The atmosphere at the hui was heavy, it was one of concern, but also of determination. More >>
National Party President Sylvia Wood's Statement On Hon Anthony 'Aussie' Malcolm
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 8:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party President Sylvia Wood is paying tribute to former National Party MP Aussie Malcolm. Aussie Malcolm served as National Party MP from 1975 until 1984, serving 3 terms as the MP for Eden. He held a number of ministerial portfolios in ... More >>
Winstone Pulp Closure Devastating News For Ruapehu
Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 7:04 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government is focused on restoring confidence to get more energy investment, to make sure that businesses and households have the affordable electricity they need for the long term. More >>
Submissions Open For Inquiry Into Banking Competition
Wednesday, 14 August 2024, 6:40 pm | New Zealand National Party
The inquiry aims to ensure New Zealanders have access to bank services at competitive prices and that the regulations and settings imposed by regulators, such as the Reserve Bank, are not unduly influencing the cost of borrowing. More >>
Manawatu-Rangitīkei Events Get A $147,590 Boost
Monday, 5 August 2024, 5:43 pm | New Zealand National Party
“Regional events large and small are excellent drawcards for New Zealanders to explore beyond the main centres and see what our beautiful country has to offer,” Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey says. More >>
Nicola Willis' Speech to the 2024 National Party Annual Conference
Saturday, 3 August 2024, 1:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
The green shoots of change are already showing. There is more to do. More >>
Boosting NZ Wine Tourism: New Bill Simplifies Wine Tasting Regulations
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 5:05 pm | New Zealand National Party
New Zealand’s standing as a premier wine tourism destination has had a significant boost with the passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Winery Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill supporting the growth of wine tourism. More >>
An Inconvenient Truth For Labour
Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 10:22 am | New Zealand National Party
Labour and Ayesha Verrall are reinventing history in a desperate attempt to avoid responsibility for their botched merger at Health New Zealand, National Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says. More >>
More Drought Support For The Rangitīkei
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 5:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
Rural Assistance Payments will provide much needed financial support for farmers and growers in Rangitīkei doing it tough during the drought, says National MP for Rangitīkei Suze Redmayne. More >>
National Party To Launch Rural Nats Group At Fieldays
Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 1:41 pm | New Zealand National Party
The group will work to build on National’s proud history of advocating for rural communities by better connecting rural people to the National Party and giving them a strong voice within the Party. More >>
$30m Investment For Faster Access To Radiology Services
Thursday, 6 June 2024, 10:01 am | New Zealand National Party
New Zealanders will now benefit from free access to radiology services referred directly by their general practitioner, resulting in faster diagnosis and improved health outcomes, says Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. More >>
Budget 2024 - Getting The Budget Back On Track
Friday, 31 May 2024, 3:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
Budget 2024 delivers on National’s promises: 1. Tax relief for hard working Kiwis 2. Investing in frontline services 3. Stopping wasteful Government spending More >>
David MacLeod, National MP Files New Candidate Return
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 9:11 am | New Zealand National Party
National’s New Plymouth MP David MacLeod has filed a new Return of Electorate Candidate Donations, Expenses and Loans for the 2023 General Election with the Electoral Commission after he mistakenly failed to declare 19 candidate donations. More >>
National MP’s Bill Will Allow Longer Post-natal Stay In Hospital For New Mums
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 4:33 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment Bill, pulled from the ballot today, will offer greater protection and support to new mothers by allowing them three days of post-natal care if wanted or needed, says National MP Catherine ... More >>
Member’s Bill To Tighten Penalties For Human Trafficking
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 12:45 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Crimes (Increased Penalties for Slavery Offences) Amendment Bill, drawn today, will ensure penalties for domestic human trafficking cases are brought into line with similar offences, says National MP for Maungakiekie Greg Fleming. “Many New ... More >>
Fairer Taxation Of ACC Payments Through National MP’s Bill
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 1:09 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Income Tax (ACC Payments) Amendment Bill, drawn today, would ensure those who receive lump sum ACC payments are not unfairly taxed, says National MP for Ilam Hamish Campbell. “Currently, almost all lump sum ACC payments are taxed in the income ... More >>
National MP’s Bill Would Protect Victims Of Crime
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 4:32 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Corrections (Victim Protection) Amendment Bill, drawn today, would protect victims of crime by preventing their perpetrators from contacting them, National MP for Takanini Rima Nakhle says. “This bill would create obligations for Prison Managers and Chief ... More >>
Labour’s Legacy - Food Prices Up Nearly 30 Per Cent
Thursday, 12 October 2023, 12:16 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour’s failure to tackle inflation has seen food prices skyrocket by nearly 30 per cent under their watch, National’s Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says. “New data out today shows that food prices are up 8 per cent in the year to September ... More >>