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Creating opportunity through maths, technology and languages
Sunday, 27 August 2017, 2:04 pm | New Zealand National Party
Creating opportunity through maths, technology and languages National will roll out a suite of technology, maths and language initiatives in schools to ensure our young people have the skills to succeed in a more digital and internationally connected ... More >>
Making it even easier to track your child’s progress
Sunday, 27 August 2017, 2:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
Making it even easier to track your child’s progress A National Government will invest $45 million to revamp National Standards so children, parents and teachers can track their progress throughout the year in key learning areas, Education spokesperson ... More >>
$379m package to prepare our children for the future
Sunday, 27 August 2017, 2:00 pm | New Zealand National Party
$379m package to prepare our children for the future National will provide New Zealand’s young people with the skills and language training to succeed in a globally-connected, high-tech world, Prime Minister and National Party Leader Bill English says. The ... More >>
Speech: English - National Party Campaign Launch
Sunday, 27 August 2017, 1:57 pm | New Zealand National Party
Rt Hon Bill English Prime Minister & Leader of the National Party Media Release 27 August 2017 More >>
GP policy another “me too” from Labour
Saturday, 26 August 2017, 2:33 pm | New Zealand National Party
GP policy another “me too” from Labour The Labour Party’s announcement on GP visits is just another “me too” idea following on from their Dunedin Hospital announcement yesterday, National Party Campaign Chair Steven Joyce says. “They ... More >>
Tougher rules for freedom campers
Saturday, 26 August 2017, 12:30 pm | New Zealand National Party
Tougher rules for freedom campers A re-elected National Government will introduce tougher and more consistent freedom camping rules that will protect public spaces and crack down on poor behaviour, Paula Bennett and Anne Tolley say. “Lots of Kiwis ... More >>
A Clear Choice in Election 2017
Saturday, 26 August 2017, 11:30 am | New Zealand National Party
A Clear Choice in Election 2017 National’s latest campaign ad lays out the clear choice facing New Zealanders in this election, Campaign Chair Steven Joyce says. ‘Delivering for New Zealand’ builds on National’s first ad ‘Let’s Get Together’, ... More >>
Major increase in community conservation funding
Friday, 25 August 2017, 11:29 am | New Zealand National Party
Conservation work in New Zealand will be supercharged by substantially increasing the amount of money available to hard-working volunteer groups, National Party Conservation Spokesperson Maggie Barry says. “We have a beautiful natural environment, and the ... More >>
Higher Great Walk fees for international visitors
Friday, 25 August 2017, 11:27 am | New Zealand National Party
A National Government will ensure international visitors pay more to experience our world-famous Great Walks, providing more funding for conservation initiatives, conservation spokeswoman Maggie Barry says. “The nine Great Walks are among New ... More >>
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 >>
