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National commits an extra $120m to Chch arena
Thursday, 24 August 2017, 1:09 pm | New Zealand National Party
A new National government will contribute an extra $120 million toward the construction of a Multi-Use Arena in Christchurch, taking the Government’s total contribution to $179 million, Greater Christchurch Regeneration spokesperson Nicky Wagner says. More >>
National lays out conditions for Family Incomes Package
Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 12:55 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party will commit to implementing a further Family Incomes Package in the next term of government, subject to certain fiscal conditions being met, Finance Spokesperson Steven Joyce says More >>
National unveils boldest-ever trade push
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 11:36 am | New Zealand National Party
National has announced its plan to expand New Zealand’s international trade access, unlocking new markets and opportunities for our exporters. More >>
Hudson to run for two ticks in Ōhāriu
Monday, 21 August 2017, 3:18 pm | New Zealand National Party
Brett Hudson National List MP & candidate for Ohariu Hudson to run for two ticks in Ōhāriu More >>
Prime Minister thanks Peter Dunne
Monday, 21 August 2017, 1:28 pm | New Zealand National Party
Prime Minister Bill English today thanked United Future Leader Peter Dunne for his contribution to strong and stable government over the past nine years. More >>
National Party - Labour Rail Announcement Unrealistic
Monday, 21 August 2017, 12:20 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Party’s adoption of the passenger rail ideas for Waikato and the Bay of Plenty of the Auckland public transport lobby is unrealistic and would be a waste of public money, National Party Transport spokesperson Simon Bridges says. More >>
Cheap GP visits for 600,000 more low income New Zealanders
Monday, 21 August 2017, 11:01 am | New Zealand National Party
An additional 600,000 lower income New Zealanders will have access to $18 doctor visits under National, as one of the dividends of a strong and growing economy, Health Spokesperson Jonathan Coleman says. National will also expand access to the Community ... More >>
Next generation Roads of National Significance
Sunday, 20 August 2017, 12:01 pm | New Zealand National Party
Next generation Roads of National Significance National is committing to the next generation of Roads of National Significance, National Party Transport Spokesperson Simon Bridges says. “Our country is growing and we are committed to building world-class ... More >>
Labour’s tax agenda starting to appear
Saturday, 19 August 2017, 1:04 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour’s tax agenda starting to appear Labour’s true tax agenda is starting to appear with comments by senior Labour MPs Phil Twyford and David Parker in the last eighteen hours, National Party Campaign Chair Steven Joyce says. “This morning ... More >>
"Saying goodbye to what has been my life for so many years"
Friday, 18 August 2017, 9:52 am | New Zealand National Party
Last week I made my valedictory statement to Parliament. After 12 years as an MP, firstly for Aoraki and then Rangitata, it is an odd feeling saying goodbye to what has been my life for so many years. More >>
National selects Clutha-Southland candidate
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 9:22 pm | New Zealand National Party
National selects Clutha-Southland candidate Hamish Walker has tonight been selected by local party members as National’s 2017 Clutha-Southland candidate. Mr Walker, 32, lives in the Clutha-Southland electorate with his partner Penny and has a strong ... More >>
Labour shifty on CGT and land taxes
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 1:25 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Party is once again being shifty on tax, and needs to come clean with voters on its policy on capital gains tax and land tax before the election, National Party Campaign Chair Steven Joyce says. “This morning Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern ... More >>
National’s plan for young serious offenders
Sunday, 13 August 2017, 11:40 am | New Zealand National Party
National’s plan for young serious offenders A re-elected National Government will continue its focus on keeping New Zealanders safe by cracking down on the most serious young offenders and holding negligent parents to account. “Our youth justice system ... More >>
Bold new electric vehicle target for Government
Saturday, 12 August 2017, 1:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
Bold new electric vehicle target for Government One in three cars in the Government fleet will be electric by 2021, National Party Climate Change Issues Spokesperson Paula Bennett and Economic Development and Transport Spokesperson Simon Bridges have ... More >>
Bishop Congratulates Hot Chocolate Champions
Thursday, 10 August 2017, 3:07 pm | New Zealand National Party
Earlier today Buzz Cafe was announced the winner of the 2017 “Sweet As Hutt Chocolate Challenge” competition. Organised by Hutt City Council, the annual competition between cafes all around Lower Hutt’s CBD challenges each of them to make the boldest ... More >>
Second extra tax would hit regions hard
Wednesday, 9 August 2017, 1:14 pm | New Zealand National Party
Second extra tax would hit regions hard The Labour Party’s proposed water tax would hit regional economies hard by picking on farmers, horticulturalists and wine growers, National Party Campaign Chair Steven Joyce says. “Regions like Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s ... More >>
Robertson must rule out fuel tax for Wellington
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 10:49 am | New Zealand National Party
Robertson must rule out fuel tax for Wellington National's Wellington-based MPs and candidates are calling for Labour's finance spokesperson Grant Robertson to rule out a regional fuel tax hike for Wellington. "Wellingtonians are anxious to ... More >>
Big boost for Hutt rail commuters
Sunday, 6 August 2017, 4:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
Chris Bishop National List MP based in Hutt South Big boost for Hutt rail commuters Chris Bishop, National List MP based in Hutt South, today welcomed National’s $37 million commitment to a range of commuter rail upgrades in the Wellington region. ... More >>
$267 million investment in commuter rail
Sunday, 6 August 2017, 3:39 pm | New Zealand National Party
$267 million investment in commuter rail National is committing up to $267 million of investment over the next three years in the Auckland and Wellington commuter rail networks to support future passenger growth, National Party Transport Spokesperson ... More >>
Labour re-heats policy to tax hard-working Aucklanders more
Sunday, 6 August 2017, 2:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour re-heats policy to tax hard-working Aucklanders more The Labour Party might have changed its leaders but where it wants to take New Zealand hasn’t changed, National Party Campaign Chair Steven Joyce says. “By resurrecting a decade-old ... More >>
