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National’s plan for regional New Zealand
Tuesday, 12 September 2017, 1:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
Hon Simon Bridges National Party Spokesperson for Economic Development Hon Nathan Guy National Party Spokesperson for Primary Industries More >>
Labour confirms Korean trade deal at risk
Tuesday, 12 September 2017, 11:50 am | New Zealand National Party
Labour must come clean about its plans to renegotiate the Korean free trade agreement which is worth billions to New Zealand’s economy and supports thousands of jobs, National’s Trade spokesperson Todd McClay says. “Jacinda Ardern has said this ... More >>
Penk brings minister to electorate to see for himself
Monday, 11 September 2017, 4:30 pm | New Zealand National Party
Chris Penk National Party candidate for Helensville 11 September 2017 Transport Issues– Penk brings minister to electorate to see for himself More >>
Labour’s house ban risks trade jobs
Monday, 11 September 2017, 4:23 pm | New Zealand National Party
National’s Trade Spokesman Todd McClay says Labour has questions to answer about its deliberately vague housing ban announcement which could rip up trade deals and cost thousands of jobs New Zealanders rely upon. More >>
$20m fund for the future of farming
Monday, 11 September 2017, 1:29 pm | New Zealand National Party
A National Government will partner with farmers and growers to develop new farming technology and practices that lift productivity and further reduce farming’s environmental footprint, Primary Industries spokesperson Nathan Guy says. More >>
National Releases Updated Policy Costings
Monday, 11 September 2017, 11:11 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party has today released an updated summary of its 2017 election campaign announcements and their impact on future budgeted expenditure. More >>
Labour still hiding its real plan from New Zealanders
Sunday, 10 September 2017, 5:11 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour still hiding its real plan from New Zealanders The Labour Party needs to be much more upfront with New Zealanders than it is being in its so-called 100 day plan, National Party Campaign Chair Steven Joyce says. "What's most noticeable about ... More >>
National to increase support for first home buyers
Sunday, 10 September 2017, 1:39 pm | New Zealand National Party
National to increase support for first home buyers National will make it easier for first home buyers to get a deposit by doubling the financial support available when buying an existing house, and increasing it for new builds, Ms Amy Adams and ... More >>
Increased support for quake-threatened heritage
Saturday, 9 September 2017, 3:32 pm | New Zealand National Party
Increased support for quake-threatened heritage National will support the preservation of New Zealand’s historic buildings with a $30 million investment in quake-strengthening work, Arts, Culture and Heritage spokesperson Maggie Barry has announced. “We recognise ... More >>
National to invest in Whanganui’s Velodrome
Saturday, 9 September 2017, 12:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
National to invest in Whanganui’s Velodrome National will invest up to $6 million from the Regional Growth Programme to make the Whanganui Regional Velodrome redevelopment project a reality, National Party Economic Development spokesperson Simon Bridges ... More >>
Yet another tax on regional NZ from Labour
Friday, 8 September 2017, 2:22 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Party is continuing its full-frontal attack on regional New Zealand with its announcement today that farming would join the Emissions Trading Scheme, National Party Climate Change Spokesperson Paula Bennett said. More >>
Transport system for a growing New Zealand
Friday, 8 September 2017, 1:14 pm | New Zealand National Party
National is committed to building the infrastructure and transport system New Zealand needs to ensure our ongoing economic prosperity is secured, National Party Transport Spokesperson Simon Bridges says. “In Auckland, the commercial capital of New Zealand, ... More >>
New mental health facility for Christchurch
Thursday, 7 September 2017, 3:25 pm | New Zealand National Party
National List MP Nuk Korako has welcomed today’s announcement that Canterbury is to receive a $47 – $57 million new purpose built specialist mental health facility. More >>
Penk Already Working on Local Issues in the Northwest
Thursday, 7 September 2017, 12:01 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party candidate for Helensville, Chris Penk is already working hard on local issues, ahead of the upcoming election. “The issues that are important to the people of the northwest are important to me”, he says. More >>
More support and obligations for unemployed youth
Wednesday, 6 September 2017, 1:16 pm | New Zealand National Party
National will help more young people become drug free, move off the benefit and get a job to help ensure they reach their potential, Social Development Spokesperson Anne Tolley says. More >>
Labour must explain where the money is
Tuesday, 5 September 2017, 12:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Party must explain where the money is in its fiscal plan for increases in government expenditure outside education and health, National Party Finance spokesman Steven Joyce says. More >>
Increasing elective surgeries to 200,000 a year
Tuesday, 5 September 2017, 9:50 am | New Zealand National Party
Over the next four years National will further increase the number of elective surgeries to 200,000 a year, ensuring access to life-changing operations like hip replacements for thousands more New Zealanders, Health spokesperson Jonathan Coleman says. More >>
New urban planning law for cities
Monday, 4 September 2017, 12:23 pm | New Zealand National Party
A re-elected National-led government will introduce new fit-for-purpose urban planning laws separate from the Resource Management Act to encourage more responsive planning, faster development, and better protection for the environment in our growing cities, ... More >>
$11.7b hole in Labour's fiscal numbers
Monday, 4 September 2017, 11:41 am | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Party has an $11.7 billion hole in its fiscal plan that blows its debt out and breaks its own budget responsibility pledge, National’s Finance spokesperson Steven Joyce says. More >>
New crack down on gangs and drugs
Sunday, 3 September 2017, 11:14 am | New Zealand National Party
New crack down on gangs and drugs A re-elected National Government will invest $82 million over four years to tackle methamphetamine with a range of tough measures to clamp down hard on organised crime and drug dealers, Police spokesperson Paula ... More >>
