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Bill to establish health targets introduced
Wednesday, 1 August 2018, 4:25 pm | New Zealand National Party
The targets that have underpinned improvements in New Zealanders’ health over the past twelve years could become an enduring part of our health system if a Members’ Bill introduced to the ballot becomes law, National’s Health spokesperson Michael ... More >>
Govt must explain Kingi appointment
Wednesday, 1 August 2018, 4:16 pm | New Zealand National Party
Dr Pauline Kingi has done the right thing in stepping down as Chair of the inquiry into Wally Haumaha’s appointment as Deputy Police Commissioner but the Government must explain how she was appointed in the first place, National’s Police spokesperson ... More >>
Labour only has itself to blame for teachers strikes
Wednesday, 1 August 2018, 3:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
With the first teachers strikes since 1994 set to go ahead later this month, it’s clear the Government has lost control of the situation and needs get back round the negotiating table to prevent disruption to kids’ learning, National’s Education ... More >>
Govt delivering higher unemployment, lower real wages
Wednesday, 1 August 2018, 12:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s anti-growth policies are hitting home, with the latest figures from Statistics New Zealand showing the number of people unemployed has increased by 4000 in the last three months, says National’s Finance Spokesperson Amy Adams. More >>
Govt blocks report on Electoral Integrity Bill
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 4:19 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s actions today, blocking the public release of the Justice Select Committee draft report on the Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Bill, show the extent it will go to hide critical advice on the Bill, National’s Electoral Law spokesperson ... More >>
Business confidence plummets to GFC levels
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 1:47 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s reckless and low-growth approach to running the economy is yet again on display with business confidence dropping to levels not seen since the global financial crisis, says Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges. More >>
Kingi must be stood down from inquiry
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 1:35 pm | New Zealand National Party
Dr Pauline Kingi must be immediately stood down as Chair of the inquiry into the appointment of Wally Haumaha as Deputy Police Commissioner following revelations she has endorsed him on LinkedIn 23 times, National’s Police spokesperson Chris ... More >>
Immigration Minister asleep at the wheel
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 9:59 am | New Zealand National Party
Immigration Minister Iain-Lees Galloway’s refusal to investigate how widespread visa fraud is among Sri Lankan students is another example of Labour going soft on things Kiwis care about, National’s Immigration spokesperson Michael Woodhouse ... More >>
Select committee process on Electoral Bill a farce
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 9:07 am | New Zealand National Party
The Justice Select Committee’s failure to make changes or report on the Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Bill is an indictment on the Government’s respect for good parliamentary process, National’s Electoral Law spokesperson Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Govt must support synthetic cannabis Bill
Monday, 30 July 2018, 6:22 pm | New Zealand National Party
If Winston Peters is serious about cracking down on synthetic cannabis with the ‘greatest urgency’, he must support National MP Simeon Brown’s Psychoactive Substances (Increasing Penalty for Supply and Distribution) Amendment Bill currently before ... More >>
Immigration tinkering putting tertiary sector at risk
Monday, 30 July 2018, 9:21 am | New Zealand National Party
The international education sector risks losing up to $40 million a year if the Government implements changes to make it harder for international students studying graduate diplomas to get post-study work visas, National MPs Michael Woodhouse and Simeon ... More >>
SPEECH: Simon Bridges - National Party Annual Conference
Sunday, 29 July 2018, 3:59 pm | New Zealand National Party
It is such a pleasure to be addressing you as leader of this amazing party, which I’m proud to have been a member of for 25 years. More >>
National commits to more primary teachers
Sunday, 29 July 2018, 3:57 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Simon Bridges has announced National’s commitment to increasing the number of primary teachers to reduce class sizes and give kids more teacher time. More >>
NZ plummets down business confidence ranks
Saturday, 28 July 2018, 5:50 pm | New Zealand National Party
NZ plummets down business confidence ranks New Zealand has tumbled from top to bottom of the OECD business confidence rankings with the most recent data revealing New Zealand has the second lowest level of business confidence in the developed world, ... More >>
National to reinstate & expand partnership schools
Saturday, 28 July 2018, 11:19 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party has today announced its commitment to reinstating partnership schools and enhancing the model to allow for specialist partnership schools that focus on certain areas like science and technology, National’s Education spokesperson ... More >>
Govt must act now to reduce synthetic drug harm
Friday, 27 July 2018, 3:49 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Coroner’s report released this morning showing there had been between 40-45 deaths in the last 12 months as a result of synthetic drug use is cause for great concern, and action needs to be taken now, Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga says. More >>
Greens descend into tragic comedy
Friday, 27 July 2018, 12:54 pm | New Zealand National Party
Today’s statement by Green Co-Leader Marama Davidson that the Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Bill is a ‘threat to democracy’ and ‘anti-democratic’ but they will be voting for it takes New Zealand politics to a new low, National’s Electoral ... More >>
Greens sell their soul for power
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 6:17 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Green Party’s decision to vote for electoral law changes against their core values of democracy and human rights is a tragic day for the Party, MMP and Parliament, National’s Electoral Law spokesperson Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Davis’ public statements don’t stack up
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 4:41 pm | New Zealand National Party
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis continues to show what little control he has left of his portfolio, failing to reconcile his public statements with the recommendations he made to Cabinet about Waikeria Prison, National’s Corrections spokesperson David ... More >>
More Māori leaders fight for partnership schools
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 4:07 pm | New Zealand National Party
National’s spokesperson for Māori Education Jo Hayes stands in support of Dame Tariana Turia who has joined the fight for partnership schools, their students and their families. More >>
