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28,000 more jobs
Thursday, 5 February 2015, 11:40 am | New Zealand National Party
New labour market data released this week shows that in last year’s December quarter alone, employment was up by 1.2 per cent. That’s 28,000 more jobs in the past quarter, and 80,000 more jobs in the past year. More >>
Bennett: Why we are reforming social housing
Monday, 2 February 2015, 5:11 pm | New Zealand National Party
New Zealand’s social housing system is not working well enough for those most in need. More >>
National opens selection for Northland by-election candidate
Monday, 2 February 2015, 4:15 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party has today opened nominations to select its candidate for the upcoming Northland by-election. “While the Northland electorate has been held by the National Party for many years, by-elections traditionally see lower turnouts ... More >>
Bishop welcomes $4.5 million for Wainuiomata Hill Cycleway
Friday, 30 January 2015, 2:32 pm | New Zealand National Party
National List MP based in the Hutt Valley Chris Bishop is delighted that the Wainuiomata Hill Cycleway will be one of the first projects to receive support from the Government’s Urban Cycleways Programme. More >>
Goodfellow acknowledges Mike Sabin
Friday, 30 January 2015, 1:23 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party President Peter Goodfellow has acknowledged Mike Sabin for his service to Northland constituents and the National Party since his election in 2011. Mr Goodfellow confirmed that the National Party would contest the Northland by-election and that ... More >>
Mike Sabin announces resignation as Northland MP
Friday, 30 January 2015, 12:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
Northland MP, Mike Sabin, today announced he has resigned from Parliament, effective immediately. Mr Sabin said he had decided to resign due to personal issues that were best dealt with outside Parliament. Mr Sabin will not be making any further comment. ... More >>
Key Notes: Delivering more social housing
Wednesday, 28 January 2015, 4:47 pm | New Zealand National Party
Today I delivered a major speech in Auckland focused on our plans around social housing. More >>
National MP receives prestigious Pravasi Bhartiya Award
Tuesday, 13 January 2015, 2:57 pm | New Zealand National Party
National List MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi was honoured to receive the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award at a ceremony in India last week. More >>
Bumper Christmas/New Year for the Coromandel
Sunday, 4 January 2015, 3:19 pm | New Zealand National Party
Bumper Christmas/New Year for the Coromandel Lower petrol prices, a stronger economy and great weather are being attributed to a bumper Christmas, New Year period for the Coromandel. MP for Coromandel, Scott Simpson, says visitor numbers are up and ... More >>
English: National is focussed on achieving surplus
Tuesday, 16 December 2014, 5:11 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Treasury’s latest economic forecasts, released today, anticipate a deficit in the current financial year despite sustained economic growth and more jobs being created. More >>
Parata: Kicking off our plan to lift achievement in schools
Friday, 12 December 2014, 4:15 pm | New Zealand National Party
This week we approved the first communities of schools which will work together to share expertise, leadership, and quality teaching under our plan to lift the achievement of New Zealand students at school. More >>
No Moggy Holiday says Coromandel MP
Friday, 12 December 2014, 12:12 pm | New Zealand National Party
There is support from a Government MP for the NZ Veterinary Association’s call for a strategy to ensure the welfare of cats and the protection of New Zealand’s wildlife. More >>
We’re taking important steps to protect national security
Wednesday, 10 December 2014, 9:34 am | New Zealand National Party
Yesterday we passed into law some important legislation to counter the rapidly evolving issue of foreign terrorist fighters. The Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill passed More >>
National: Our housing plan is gaining momentum
Friday, 5 December 2014, 9:52 am | New Zealand National Party
Last week new figures confirmed that building consents have reached a six-year high. Consents are up 21 per cent nationwide, 31 per cent in Auckland, and 89 per cent in Christchurch. More >>
John Key: Address to the 2014 NZ Post-Election Conference
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 9:30 am | New Zealand National Party
Thank you Stephen for your introduction, and your work in running this important event. Mr Speaker, can I acknowledge you and thank you not only for opening proceedings today, but also for your tolerance and patience in refereeing Question Time each ... More >>
Collins welcomes Government Inquiry report
Tuesday, 25 November 2014, 1:15 pm | New Zealand National Party
Papakura MP Judith Collins today welcomes the Government Inquiry report into allegations regarding herself and former Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Adam Feeley. More >>
Goodfellow congratulates Key on IDU election
Friday, 21 November 2014, 4:34 pm | New Zealand National Party
Goodfellow congratulates Key on IDU election National Party President Peter Goodfellow has congratulated Prime Minister John Key on his election today as Chairman of the International Democrat Union (IDU). More >>
Key to chair International Democratic Union
Friday, 21 November 2014, 4:01 pm | New Zealand National Party
Prime Minister and National Party Leader John Key was today elected Chairman of the International Democratic Union (IDU) at its latest meeting in Seoul, Korea. Mr Key was represented at the meeting by Hon Hekia Parata who was able to accept the role ... More >>
Minister Witnesses $120 Million Deal to NZ Company
Wednesday, 12 November 2014, 11:32 am | New Zealand National Party
Less than nine months after the Prime Minister witnessed the signing of a landmark MOU between Pacific Aerospace and Beijing Automotive Group, Trade Minister Tim Groser was present for the delivery of the first two of 53 aircraft as part of agreements ... More >>
Major redevelopment welcome for The Gardens School
Thursday, 30 October 2014, 2:00 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Gardens School in the Papakura electorate will undergo one of the largest redevelopments of a school in New Zealand, with up to $22 million set to be spent addressing weather tightness and structural issues, Papakura MP Judith Collins says. More >>
