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Job Summit: Key's Opening Remarks
Friday, 27 February 2009, 9:36 am | New Zealand National Party
Thank you. You are all here, in this room, taking time out of your everyday lives to do something for your fellow New Zealanders. You are here at this Job Summit because you know how important jobs are to the country, and to every person and every family ... More >>
The World's Most Heartbreaking And Rewarding Jobs
Friday, 27 February 2009, 9:34 am | New Zealand National Party
Every now and then I get to do something that is really special, something that brings home just how lucky most of us are and how amazing this country can be. On Tuesday morning I was in Auckland to help launch the mobile phone appeal for the Starship ... More >>
‘Fresh Start’ legislation introduced
Monday, 16 February 2009, 2:09 pm | New Zealand National Party
Prime Minister John Key says a new sentencing toolbox for judges dealing with the worst young offenders will be at the heart of youth justice legislation being introduced to Parliament on Wednesday. More >>
MP Calls for calm following gang troubles
Sunday, 8 February 2009, 12:14 pm | New Zealand National Party
MP Calls for calm following gang troubles in Murupara Rotorua Member of Parliament Todd McClay has called for calm following a spate of car fires in Murupara overnight. Mr McClay said that people in Murupara had expressed growing concern over gang retribution ... More >>
Reform tackles costs and uncertainties RMA
Tuesday, 3 February 2009, 1:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
Changes to the Resource Management Act will simplify and streamline processes without compromising environmental protections, Environment Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
Local National MP supports Mayoral action
Friday, 16 January 2009, 2:48 pm | New Zealand National Party
Nicky Wagner supports Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker in his bid to curb destructive boyracer behaviour in the city. More >>
Credit rating news reflects decade of excesses
Tuesday, 13 January 2009, 2:35 pm | New Zealand National Party
News that Standard and Poor’s has placed a negative outlook on New Zealand’s external credit rating vindicates the urgency with which the Government is implementing its economic plan, Finance Minister Bill English said today. More >>
More Frontline Police on the Way
Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 11:53 am | New Zealand National Party
Counties-Manukau is a great place to live. People continue to be drawn by the opportunities, the vibrant cultural diversity, and the friendliness of the people and the buzz of living in one of the country’s fastest growing districts. More >>
Investigation into timber allegations - update
Sunday, 21 December 2008, 7:16 pm | New Zealand National Party
"I have received a report on the investigation into allegations concerning the use of non load-bearing timber for trusses and frames," says Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson. More >>
90-day trial period to provide job opportunities
Thursday, 11 December 2008, 12:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
Trial employment periods for up to 90 days for workplaces with fewer than 20 employees will be available from April 2009, the Minister of Labour, Hon Kate Wilkinson, announced today. More >>
McCully heads to Fiji with Forum ministerial group
Monday, 8 December 2008, 4:30 pm | New Zealand National Party
Foreign Minister Murray McCully will visit Fiji later this week as part of the Pacific Forum Ministerial Contact Group tasked with encouraging Fiji’s return to democratic rule. More >>
Big blow-out in another ACC account
Thursday, 4 December 2008, 3:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
Officials are recommending an increase in earners levies of $1.337 billion over the next three years to cover significant increased costs of the ACC Earners' Account that funds non-work accidents involving employees. More >>
The Mapp Report - Wayne Mapp
Saturday, 22 November 2008, 12:11 pm | New Zealand National Party
It is now two weeks since the election. The new government has been sworn in, and is now hard at work. More >>
National confirms whips
Tuesday, 18 November 2008, 10:27 am | New Zealand National Party
"Nathan Guy is to be the Government's senior whip, and Chris Tremain will be the junior whip." More >>
Statement on Mayor Graeme Weld - John Key
Tuesday, 18 November 2008, 9:07 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader John Key today offered his condolences to the family and friends of the Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty District, the late Graeme Weld, who passed away at the weekend. More >>
National’s Ministry focused on growth, prosperity
Monday, 17 November 2008, 3:09 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National-led Government’s Ministry will be focused on growth to deliver prosperity for all New Zealanders, says National Party Leader John Key. More >>
National-United Future agreement announced
Sunday, 16 November 2008, 4:39 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader John Key today announced the details of the confidence and supply arrangement reached between the National and United Future parties. More >>
National-Maori Party agreement announced
Sunday, 16 November 2008, 4:22 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader John Key today announced the details of the confidence and supply arrangement reached between the National Party and Maori Party. More >>
National-ACT agreement announced
Sunday, 16 November 2008, 4:19 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader John Key today announced the details of the confidence and supply arrangement agreed between the National and ACT parties. More >>
Labour reminded about caretaker convention
Friday, 14 November 2008, 9:28 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Finance Spokesman Bill English today reminded the outgoing Labour government and the public service about the conventions that operate around caretaker governments. More >>
