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Tau Henare welcomes privacy in union voting

Tuesday, 23 February 2010, 5:35 pm | New Zealand National Party

National MP Tau Henare welcomed the drawing of his Private Member’s Bill from the ballot today. More >>

Great response to Titahi Bay fire - Parata

Monday, 22 February 2010, 5:03 pm | New Zealand National Party

National MP and Titahi Bay home owner Hekia Parata is praising the coordinated response of community services to the Titahi Bay fire over the weekend. More >>

MP welcomes Government relief support for the Cook

Tuesday, 16 February 2010, 11:30 am | New Zealand National Party

The New Zealand Government is committed to helping the people of Aitutaki recover from the damage caused by Cyclone Pat, Maungakiekie MP, Peseta Sam Loti-Iiga says. More >>

Key Notes 12/2/10 – Our Priorities for 2010

Friday, 12 February 2010, 5:19 pm | New Zealand National Party

It’s great to be back in Parliament. Our team is getting stuck into the hard work, delivering on our promise of a brighter future for all New Zealanders – and making New Zealand the place our children and grandchildren want to call home. More >>

Bird Cage Move Provides Public Square For Auckland

Friday, 12 February 2010, 2:29 pm | New Zealand National Party

I am delighted by the New Zealand Transport Agency’s (NZTA) decision to invest in shifting the historical Bird Cage close to its original position. This will provide a key public space for the people of Central Auckland. More >>

Auckland cycle trails still on track

Thursday, 11 February 2010, 1:57 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Ministry of Tourisms announcement regarding successful cycle trails will not stop these projects from being delivered. The process was very competitive and with only 13 out of 54 able to be funded it was always going to be very tough to be selected. ... More >>

Key Notes: National Standards For New Zealand

Wednesday, 3 February 2010, 5:35 pm | New Zealand National Party

Yesterday, together with the Minister of Education, I welcomed the introduction of National Standards in literacy and numeracy into New Zealand's Year 1-8 schools. More >>

Ownership & Re-Planting Of One Tree Hill/Maungakie

Wednesday, 3 February 2010, 3:57 pm | New Zealand National Party

Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, MP for Maungakiekie, welcomes a proposal to transfer the ownership of Auckland's historic One Tree Hill/Maungakiekie and other volcanic cones to Auckland iwi, saying he hopes it will lead to the re-planting of a tree on the summit of One ... More >>

MP Welcomes Adoption Of Animal Cruelty Bill

Tuesday, 2 February 2010, 3:32 pm | New Zealand National Party

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges has welcomed the National Caucus decision to adopt his Private Member's Bill as a Government bill at its meeting today. “My colleagues, led by the Prime Minister, have decided to send a strong signal that animal cruelty ... More >>

National Standards introduced today

Tuesday, 2 February 2010, 3:17 pm | New Zealand National Party

Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, MP for Maungakiekie, welcomed the introduction of National Standards this week, as primary and intermediate schools return after the summer break. “This is a very exciting year for education. Our National Standards policy ... More >>

Mapp Report: 2010 – The Year of Growth

Friday, 22 January 2010, 4:37 pm | New Zealand National Party

Most people are back at work after a good summer break, ready for 2010. I spent some of the time during the holiday at Great Barrier Island relaxing on the Hauraki Gulf, fishing, swimming and hiking. I also managed to fit in some flying and scuba-diving. ... More >>

Worst offenders will face three-strikes sentencing

Friday, 22 January 2010, 11:53 am | New Zealand National Party

Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, welcomes legislation that will ensure the worst repeat offenders receive the maximum allowable sentence. “The Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill will plug a gap in the law regarding the punishment of the most serious repeat offenders ... More >>

Pansy Speak - Summer Edition, Jan 2010

Friday, 8 January 2010, 4:48 pm | New Zealand National Party

This is the first summer break that I have had in Botany after moving into the electorate in August last year, so I decided to stick around our patch and explore Botany's home turf. Spending Christmas and New Year's at home has been a delightful experience ... More >>

Time to get tough on animal cruelty

Sunday, 3 January 2010, 6:16 pm | New Zealand National Party

‘It is time to get tough on really serious animal cruelty. The public’s attitude has hardened on this and so should Court sentences’ says Simon Bridges, MP for Tauranga. More >>

Increasing efficiency of justice system

Monday, 21 December 2009, 2:20 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Government today continued its drive for reform of the justice system by releasing a bill plan seeking input on proposals to shorten court waiting times and trials, increase efficiencies, and introduce technology to criminal proceedings. More >>

Media’s Role in Wanganui/Whanganui Debate

Friday, 18 December 2009, 12:13 pm | New Zealand National Party

“National broadcasting media can play their part in the education of New Zealanders with respect to the pronunciation of Whanganui/Wanganui, but I hope they do this responsibly” says Whanganui MP Chester Borrows. “Regardless of the spelling of ... More >>