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More taxes equals a slower economy & fewer jobs

Monday, 18 August 2014, 9:06 am | New Zealand National Party

The Greens/Labour recipe of more and higher taxes would stall New Zealand's economic recovery just when we are getting back on our feet after the Global Financial Crisis, National’s Associate Finance spokesman Steven Joyce says. More >>

$2 million boost for Wellington hospices

Thursday, 14 August 2014, 5:27 pm | New Zealand National Party

Hospice and palliative care services in the Greater Wellington region will receive around $2 million extra next year thanks to National’s $20 million hospice boost announced this week. More >>

$20 million boost for hospices

Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 1:37 pm | New Zealand National Party

National’s Health spokesman Tony Ryall today announced the National-led Government will invest an extra $20 million a year to provide more hospice palliative care services for New Zealanders. More >>

Recycling facility boost for local jobs

Tuesday, 12 August 2014, 5:30 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Government's $4 million investment into a new plastic recycling facility to be built in Lower Hutt will help create local jobs and better protect the environment, says National Candidate for Hutt South Chris Bishop. More >>

Our plan to tackle gang crime

Tuesday, 5 August 2014, 10:22 am | New Zealand National Party

Known members of gangs comprise just 0.1 per cent of the adult population, but in 2013 were responsible for 25 per cent of homicide-related charges. In the first quarter of 2014, this group have been charged with 34 per cent of class A/B drug offences, ... More >>

John Hayes MP Leads Trade Mission to Papua New Guinea

Monday, 4 August 2014, 4:58 pm | New Zealand National Party

Parliamentary Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs, John Hayes, left for Papua New Guinea today to lead the 2014 NZ PNG Trade Mission to Port Moresby and Rabaul. More >>

National selects Christopher Penk as Kelston candidate

Sunday, 3 August 2014, 1:48 pm | New Zealand National Party

The National Party has announced that Christopher Penk will be its candidate for the Kelston electorate at the 2014 General Election. “Christopher has a genuine will to serve. As a resident of Kelston, he understands the issues that matter most ... More >>

Report on Parental Engagement helps lift student achievement

Thursday, 31 July 2014, 1:18 pm | New Zealand National Party

National MP and Chair of the Education and Science Select Committee, Dr Cam Calder welcomed the tabling of the report of the Inquiry into Engaging Parents in the Education of their Children. More >>

National getting students into science

Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 2:41 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Hutt South candidate Chris Bishop today supported the government’s launch of A Nation of Curious Minds: He Whenua Hirihi I te Mahara, a programme to boost community involvement in the science sector. More >>

Coromandel MP: Let’s All Help Paeroa Kindy Together

Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 12:58 pm | New Zealand National Party

Coromandel MP Scott Simpson is collecting supplies for Paeroa Kindergarten after it was burnt down last week – and he wants your help. ‘Thoughtless idiots burnt down Paeroa Kindergarten and now a whole lot of little kids have lost their beloved ... More >>

National announces electorate intentions

Monday, 28 July 2014, 4:12 pm | New Zealand National Party

Prime Minister John Key today made clear National’s position on accommodating support parties in electorate contests at this year’s General Election. More >>

National mixes experience and new talent in 2014 list

Sunday, 27 July 2014, 11:02 am | New Zealand National Party

The National Party list for the 2014 election brings together a strong mix of both experienced political leaders and fresh new talent, says National Party President Peter Goodfellow. More >>

Helping kids thrive with Extraordinary Care Grants

Friday, 25 July 2014, 1:31 pm | New Zealand National Party

Coromandel MP Scott Simpson says extra grants are being made available to help children who’re being raised by extended family to reach their full potential. More >>

One Tree Hill re-planting within reach

Thursday, 24 July 2014, 5:19 pm | New Zealand National Party

The re-planting of Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill is within reach after today, as Parliament passed the third reading of the Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Collective Settlement Bill, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, MP for Maungakiekie said. More >>

Key Notes: How are we making a difference?

Thursday, 24 July 2014, 3:07 pm | New Zealand National Party

For too long, governments measured their success in public services by how much money they spent on them. More >>

More kids in Southland and Otago are achieving

Thursday, 24 July 2014, 2:22 pm | New Zealand National Party

Clutha-Southland National candidate Todd Barclay says the Public Achievement Information for 2013 shows New Zealand children are doing better across the whole education system. More >>

Candidate welcomes award of platinum exploration permits

Thursday, 24 July 2014, 12:59 pm | New Zealand National Party

Clutha-Southland National candidate Todd Barclay has welcomed the Government’s decision to award Lynx Platinum Limited two exploration permits in Southland. Mr Barclay said the minerals industry is an important part of New Zealand’s economy ... More >>