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Bishop welcomes doubling of kiwi-safe zone

Thursday, 26 January 2017, 8:52 am | New Zealand National Party

National List MP based in Hutt South Chris Bishop joined Minister of Conservation Maggie Barry today in the Rimutaka Forest Park to announce a doubling of the current safe-zone for kiwi in the park to 7,000 hectares. More >>

Jo Goodhew will not seek re-election

Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 3:50 pm | New Zealand National Party

Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew today announced she will not be contesting the 2017 election. More >>

Nikki Kaye confirmed for National in Auckland Central

Friday, 23 December 2016, 3:52 pm | New Zealand National Party

Hon Nikki Kaye MP has been confirmed as National’s candidate for the Auckland Central electorate for the 2017 General Election. More >>

Backing the Bay: Christmas 2016

Thursday, 22 December 2016, 3:18 pm | New Zealand National Party

After much thought, I have decided to step down at the next election. I did a personal, family and professional stocktake and decided that, on balance, that this term would be my last. It was a very tough decision. There was no one event that forced my hand, ... More >>

National’s Clutha-Southland candidate selected

Thursday, 22 December 2016, 8:35 am | New Zealand National Party

Todd Barclay MP has been re-selected by National to contest the Clutha-Southland electorate at the 2017 General Election. Mr Barclay first entered Parliament at the 2014 election, winning the seat with a 14,886-vote majority and won 63.4% of the ... More >>

Korako reselected for National in Port Hills

Wednesday, 21 December 2016, 4:25 pm | New Zealand National Party

Nuk Korako MP has been reselected to contest the Port Hills electorate for National at the 2017 General Election. More >>

News From Louise Upston MP: December 2016

Monday, 19 December 2016, 5:24 pm | New Zealand National Party

Year-end round up • Out and about in the electorate • Coffee Catch ups and Friendly Forums • Contact me and Xmas office hours More >>

Brett Hudson welcomes new funding for Churton Park School

Thursday, 15 December 2016, 12:17 pm | New Zealand National Party

Brett Hudson, National List MP based in Ōhāriu, is delighted with the decision to provide extra funding for infrastructure at Churton Park School. More >>

I'm excited to lead New Zealand

Monday, 12 December 2016, 12:25 pm | New Zealand National Party

Today I have been elected Leader of the National Party and will become New Zealand’s 39th Prime Minister. I am both excited and humbled by this opportunity. I’m also proud to have Paula Bennett as Deputy Leader. She’s a smart, accomplished and energetic ... More >>

National selects new leadership team

Monday, 12 December 2016, 11:33 am | New Zealand National Party

The New Zealand National Party caucus today elected Bill English and Paula Bennett as its new Leader and Deputy Leader, Party President Peter Goodfellow says. More >>

Bennett: Statement on the National Party deputy leadership

Saturday, 10 December 2016, 3:05 pm | New Zealand National Party

Statement on the National Party deputy leadership Simon is an outstanding politician and he has a great future. He's a good mate and I look forward to working with him next week. More >>

Nuk Korako on National Party leadership election

Thursday, 8 December 2016, 3:52 pm | New Zealand National Party

Nuk Korako, National List MP based in the Port Hills and Chair of the Māori Affairs Select Committee, is supporting Hon Bill English as Leader of the National Party, and Hon Paula Bennett as Deputy Leader. More >>

Bishop’s bill to banish book bans passes first reading

Thursday, 8 December 2016, 8:05 am | New Zealand National Party

National List MP based in Hutt South Chris Bishop's Films, Videos, and Publications Classification (Interim Restriction Orders Classification) Amendment Bill unanimously passed its first reading in Parliament last night. More >>

It has been my privilege to serve you

Monday, 5 December 2016, 5:07 pm | New Zealand National Party

By now you’ve probably heard that today I announced my resignation as Prime Minister and Leader of the National Party. More >>

National Party responds to Prime Minister’s resignation

Monday, 5 December 2016, 2:33 pm | New Zealand National Party

John Key’s legacy will be as one of the greatest leaders this country and the National Party has ever seen, National Party President Peter Goodfellow says. More >>

National selects new Waikato candidate for 2017

Sunday, 4 December 2016, 9:37 pm | New Zealand National Party

Local farmer and rural banker Tim van de Molen has been selected by National to contest the Waikato electorate at the 2017 General Election. Mr van de Molen has lived in the Waikato region for most of his life. He currently works as a Rural Manager ... More >>

PM thanks Parmar for Mt Roskill campaign

Saturday, 3 December 2016, 9:54 pm | New Zealand National Party

Prime Minister John Key congratulates Michael Wood on winning the Mt Roskill by-election, and thanks National’s Parmjeet Parmar for a great campaign. “Dr Parmar is an outstanding MP who is already a strong advocate for Mt Roskill as a List MP based ... More >>