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Labour’s health promises have no sign of delivery
Sunday, 11 February 2018, 3:19 pm | New Zealand National Party
Despite all the rhetoric, there’s no indication that the Government is planning to make any changes to the health system, National Party Health Spokesperson Dr Jonathan Coleman says. More >>
Government must invest in quality of science labs
Friday, 9 February 2018, 11:11 am | New Zealand National Party
With the 2018 academic year drawing near, questions remain around how our science laboratories will maintain a world-class standard given all the Government’s tertiary spending is going into student support with no extra money for the institutions themselves, ... More >>
Labour’s 100 days fails farmers
Friday, 9 February 2018, 10:31 am | New Zealand National Party
Labour’s first 100 days in Government has earnt it a dismal report card as far as farmers are concerned, National’s Primary Industries spokesperson Nathan Guy says. More >>
Minister acting in bad faith on partnership schools
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 4:28 pm | New Zealand National Party
Education Minister Chris Hipkins’ contempt for partnership schools has translated into a clear disregard for the students and their families with the introduction of legislation to scrap these schools that have been making a real difference for ... More >>
PM, don’t rob the regions to fund a trolley service
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 2:05 pm | New Zealand National Party
A booming freight industry and increasingly heavy road use in the Bay of Plenty further prove the need for the Government to commit to building a safe and reliable roading network in the region, National’s Transport spokesperson Judith Collins says. More >>
Govt has no real plan to reduce prison population
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 12:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
Once more we are seeing big talk from the Government translating into no ideas, no plan and no money – this time it’s the Government promise to reduce the prison population by 30 per cent, National’s Justice spokesperson Amy Adams says. More >>
Kiwibuild a building bust
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 11:27 am | New Zealand National Party
Official advice shows that in spite of claiming a ‘housing crisis’ the Government’s proposed solution will take years to ramp up, and even then around half its contribution will be instead of private sector builds, National’s Housing spokesperson Michael ... More >>
Parker’s defence of Waka Jumping Bill shameless
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 9:56 am | New Zealand National Party
David Parker’s attempt to ignore the real and significant encroachment on the rights of elected Members of Parliament is another indictment on this Coalition Government’s track record of a lack of openness and transparency, Shadow Attorney General Chris ... More >>
Eugenie Sage has questions to answer on cancelled land sale
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 2:35 pm | New Zealand National Party
Eugenie Sage has questions to answer on her reasons for turning down the sale of the Sullivan Mine on the West Coast to Bathurst Coal Limited against the advice of overseas investment officials, National Party Energy and Resources Spokesperson Jonathan ... More >>
National to focus on how to take NZ forward
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 12:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party will meet for its annual two day caucus in Tauranga tomorrow, with a focus on developing plans and policies to help New Zealand continue to get ahead, National Party Leader Bill English says. More >>
Strong employment shows no need for law changes
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 12:20 pm | New Zealand National Party
With unemployment at its lowest in nine years, the job for the new Government must be to ensure that it doesn’t take this progress for granted, National’s Employment spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
English to attend Waitangi celebrations in Bluff
Monday, 5 February 2018, 1:39 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Bill English will celebrate Waitangi Day this year by attending the Ngai Tahu Treaty Festival at Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff. More >>
Transparency needed on partnership schools
Monday, 5 February 2018, 10:14 am | New Zealand National Party
It has become clear that the Government’s policy against partnership schools has put some of the schools that were due to open in a position where they have had to choose not to proceed, National’s Education spokesperson Nikki Kaye says. More >>
Government must deliver for Westport
Sunday, 4 February 2018, 3:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Energy and Resources Spokesperson Jonathan Young is calling on the Government to make a positive decision on access for the Te Kuha Mine after visiting the site recently. More >>
Government must act on mental health
Sunday, 4 February 2018, 12:05 pm | New Zealand National Party
With the Health Minister admitting in Parliament this week that there is $100 million set aside by the previous government for mental health he needs to confirm whether he will take action on the 17 mental health initiatives identified by the previous ... More >>
Govt won’t support irrigation while farms dry
Sunday, 4 February 2018, 10:25 am | New Zealand National Party
Govt won’t support irrigation while farms dry The Government is holding back regional New Zealand through its opposition to water storage projects which help grow jobs in the regions, boost exports and provide environmental sustainability National’s ... More >>
Shane Jones all talk, no action for Northland
Saturday, 3 February 2018, 6:22 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government needs to turn its five days of korero with the Northland people into action, and commit to continuing the concrete steps National were taking to grow jobs and wages in the region, National Party Economic Development Spokesperson Simon ... More >>
Oceans plastic problem needs solving
Saturday, 3 February 2018, 5:14 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party will request Parliament’s Environment Select Committee formally examines the issue of plastic pollution in our oceans, reflecting increasing international scientific and public concern, National’s Environment spokesperson Scott Simpson ... More >>
Muddled Government shoots itself in foot
Saturday, 3 February 2018, 11:12 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s policy of a billion more trees is being directly contradicted by its decision to scrap years of work on Māori land reform, National’s Forestry and Māori Development spokespersons Dr Nick Smith and Nuk Korako say. More >>
Government must build Northland’s road
Saturday, 3 February 2018, 11:11 am | New Zealand National Party
Government must build Northland’s road With the Government at Waitangi and Northern Mayors calling for answers, the Transport Minister needs to confirm whether or not this Government is committed to four-lanes from Auckland to Whangarei, National’s ... More >>
