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Communities have more say on alcohol sales
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 1:55 pm | New Zealand National Party
New laws which come into force this week give local communities a greater say on the availability of alcohol in their neighbourhoods. Coromandel MP Scott Simpson says the change will give communities the tools they need to challenge unwanted bars, ... More >>
Key Notes: supporting rural communities
Friday, 14 June 2013, 5:23 pm | New Zealand National Party
Fieldays at Mystery Creek; A growing economy; Our Primary Growth Partnership (PGP); Lifting achievement in education More >>
Hon Judith Collins on Auckland City Council’s Unitary Plan – 28 May
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 10:05 am | New Zealand National Party
There are only a few days left for you to have your say on how Auckland City Council’s Unitary Plan could directly affect you. More >>
Budget delivers over $480 million for our Pacific Families
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 8:40 am | New Zealand National Party
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, MP for Maungakiekie, has welcomed over $480 million worth of announcements in Budget 2013 that will directly benefit Pacific families and the wider Pacific community. More >>
Key Notes: Budget Issue
Monday, 20 May 2013, 1:19 pm | New Zealand National Party
Yesterday, the Government presented our fifth budget to New Zealanders . Our Budget outlines National's plans and priorities as we look forward. It shows how we're building momentum in the economy, helping support Kiwi families, giving businesses the confidence ... More >>
Collins Comments: Budget 2013
Friday, 17 May 2013, 3:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
Budget 2013 confirms New Zealand is on the right track. It provides more support for families, and forecasts more economic growth, more jobs, rising wages, and a return to surplus in 2014/15. More >>
Partnership schools one step closer
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 3:28 pm | New Zealand National Party
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, MP for Maungakiekie, welcomes the passing of the second reading of the Education Amendment Bill, which will establish the new framework for partnership schools or kura hourua. More >>
Aaron Gilmore announces intention to resign
Monday, 13 May 2013, 10:32 am | New Zealand National Party
National list MP Aaron Gilmore has today announced his intention to resign from Parliament. "It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I announce my intention to resign from Parliament," Mr Gilmore said. More >>
Peter Goodfellow acknowledges Aaron Gilmore’s contribution
Monday, 13 May 2013, 9:23 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party President Peter Goodfellow thanks Aaron Gilmore for his contribution over two terms of Parliament and acknowledges him for putting his loyalty to the Party first by announcing his intention to resign as an MP today. More >>
300 Residents Attend Public Meeting On Auckland Unitary Plan
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 10:24 am | New Zealand National Party
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, MP for Maungakiekie, is delighted with the turnout of over 300 local residents and business owners to a public meeting held on Monday 6 May at the Onehunga RSA regarding the draft Auckland Unitary Plan. More >>
MP Aaron Gilmore apologises
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 11:37 am | New Zealand National Party
National List MP Aaron Gilmore is this morning apologising to staff and patrons at the Heritage Hotel Hanmer Springs following a dinner he attended there on Saturday 27 April. More >>
Foster-Bell to Become New National MP
Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 10:32 am | New Zealand National Party
Career diplomat Paul Foster-Bell is set to return from overseas next month to become the National Party’s newest parliamentarian. More >>
Paul Quinn declines list vacancy
Monday, 22 April 2013, 4:27 pm | New Zealand National Party
With the resignation of my former colleague Dr Jackie Blue I am the next eligible member of the National Party list to fill the vacancy her resignation has created. More >>
Key Notes: Setting out our plans for Budget 2013
Friday, 19 April 2013, 3:59 pm | New Zealand National Party
Setting out our plans for Budget 2013; Visiting China More >>
MP welcomes introduction of loan shark legislation
Friday, 19 April 2013, 2:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, MP for Maungakiekie, has welcomed the introduction of the Consumer Credit and Financial Services Law Reform Bill by the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Hon Craig Foss. More >>
NCEA results show more students achieving in Mt Albert
Friday, 19 April 2013, 11:31 am | New Zealand National Party
List MP Melissa Lee welcomes the news that more kids in Mt Albert are passing NCEA Level 2 or higher. “In 2012 82 per cent of 16-year-olds achieved at least NCEA Level 2. This is 4 per cent more than passed in 2011,” Melissa Lee said. More >>
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson on Marriage Amendment Bill
Monday, 15 April 2013, 2:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson says he expects the Marriage Amendment Bill to pass into law when it comes before Parliament for its third and final reading on Wednesday evening. More >>
Increased participation in early childhood education
Wednesday, 10 April 2013, 3:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
National’s List MP based in Mt. Albert Melissa Lee, has welcomed news that the number of children participating in early childhood education is continuing to increase. Data from 2012 shows 96.6 per cent of children who started school during 2012 in ... More >>
Key Notes: Building a safer New Zealand
Friday, 5 April 2013, 3:35 pm | New Zealand National Party
Less crime under National; Visiting China; Delivering results in health; From my diary More >>
Collins Comments April 5
Friday, 5 April 2013, 10:45 am | New Zealand National Party
I remember a time, not that long ago, when the internet was rarely talked about, mobile phones were the size of small bricks and a tweet was the sound birds made. Today the rapid growth of new technologies and communication channels such as text ... More >>
