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Labour confused about the cost of extra police
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 4:59 pm | New Zealand National Party
In what is becoming a concerning pattern of the new Government, Labour has created fresh confusion about the cost of their promised 1800 additional police, National Party Police Spokesperson Chris Bishop says. More >>
Govt will put public at risk if it axes new prison
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 4:33 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s thoroughly contradictory approach to law and order will put the public at greater risk and ensure more criminals go unpunished, National Party Corrections spokesperson Simon O’Connor says. More >>
Greens Fail Dolphins
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 9:46 am | New Zealand National Party
The Green Party’s complicity on the Government’s decision to defer electronic monitoring on commercial fishing vessels is a failure and an example of very weak advocacy for our critically threatened marine species, National Conservation Spokesperson ... More >>
Labour’s housing bill a backward step
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 9:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour’s housing bill a backward step The Government’s new bill supposedly aimed at imposing stricter regulations on landlords does nothing to further improve the quality of New Zealand’s rentals, National’s Housing Spokesperson Michael Woodhouse ... More >>
Government needs to put a ceiling on debt
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 5:10 pm | New Zealand National Party
The new Coalition Government needs to rapidly put a ceiling on the debt levels it’s prepared to tolerate as it opens wide the taxpayers chequebook, National Party Finance Spokesperson Steven Joyce says. More >>
Not too late to do the right thing for parents
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 4:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
Not too late to do the right thing for parents The Prime Minister needs to show the common sense and compassion missing from her Workplace Relations Minister and right the wrong that prevents new parents taking leave together to spend time with their ... More >>
National extends keeping-in-touch days for parents
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 1:42 pm | New Zealand National Party
National MP Sarah Dowie is pleased that the Government has adopted her amendment to the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Amendment Bill which boosts the number of hours that parents on Parental Leave can return to work without forfeiting their ... More >>
Chris Penk MP: Maiden speech
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 6:22 pm | New Zealand National Party
Chris Penk MP: Maiden speech Thank you for this opportunity to address the Parliament, Mr Speaker; I do so with great expectations and excitement. I congratulate you and your fellow presiding officers on your respective appointments. Let me begin by recording ... More >>
Matt King MP: Maiden speech
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 6:20 pm | New Zealand National Party
Matt King MP: Maiden speech Ko Matt King Toku Ingoa No Te Noota Ahau No Reira Tēnā Koutou, Tēnā Koutou, Tēnā Tatou Katoa Mr Speaker can I start by congratulating you on your election to the prestigious role of speaker. I look forward to your many ... More >>
Andrew Falloon MP: Maiden speech
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 6:19 pm | New Zealand National Party
14 November 2017 Andrew Falloon MP: Maiden speech Thank you Mr Speaker. Congratulations on your election, and congratulations to your fellow presiding officers. I stand here today the proud son of Shirley and John, and grandson of Ron and Joan, Arthur ... More >>
Simeon Brown MP: Maiden speech
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 5:31 pm | New Zealand National Party
Thank you, Mr Speaker. As this is my first time speaking in this House, let me congratulate you today for your election as the Speaker of the House and your team, the Deputy Speaker, and two assistant Speakers. Thank you for your service in presiding over ... More >>
Hamish Walker MP: Maiden speech
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 5:12 pm | New Zealand National Party
Mr Speaker, it is the greatest privilege to be standing before you today as a Member of Parliament, elected by the people of Clutha-Southland, to represent their views, hopes and dreams for their region and for New Zealand. More >>
Lawrence Yule MP: Maiden Speech
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 5:11 pm | New Zealand National Party
Ki te iwi o Ngati Kahungunu, tena koutou To all the people of Ngati Kahungunu, greetings Ki nga hapu whanui o Heretaunga tena koutou To all the hapu of Heretaunga, greetings Ki nga kaumatua o Heretaunga tena koutou To all the elders and leaders of Heretaunga, ... More >>
Minister needs to front up on National Standards
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 4:49 pm | New Zealand National Party
Education Minister Chris Hipkins is creating confusion yet again about the future of the education system by failing to provide any detail on the replacement of National Standards, says National Party Education Spokesperson Nikki Kaye. More >>
Erica Stanford MP: Maiden Speech
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 4:41 pm | New Zealand National Party
Mr Speaker, can I congratulate you Sir, on your successful election to the role of Speaker. More >>
Tim van de Molen MP: Maiden speech
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 4:25 pm | New Zealand National Party
The mighty Waikato: beautiful scenery; well managed & successful farms; thriving and vibrant provincial towns; diverse but united communities; and continual opportunity. More >>
Denise Lee MP: Maiden speech
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 4:24 pm | New Zealand National Party
Na ka ungia nei ahau, hei mangai, hei taringa, hei kanohi mo te hunga ra, More >>
Government should be flexible on Paid Parental Leave
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 1:49 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Coalition Government should be flexible on Parental Leave and accept changes to their Paid Parental Leave Bill that would improve options for families, National Party Workplace Relations Spokesperson Amy Adams says. More >>
Government must do all it can to get TPP over line
Saturday, 11 November 2017, 3:27 pm | New Zealand National Party
TPP leaders must work to resolve their differences to ensure the real benefits from the agreement are realised, National Party Leader Bill English says. “News out of Vietnam that an agreement has not been reached is deeply disappointing and represents ... More >>
Govt’s missed opportunity to help vulnerable NZers
Friday, 10 November 2017, 12:59 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Data Spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says the Government will miss the biggest opportunity in a generation to transform the lives of the most vulnerable New Zealanders if it walks away from data collection. More >>
