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New National Party President
Monday, 3 August 2009, 9:16 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party Board of Directors has elected a new President, Auckland businessman, Peter Goodfellow. Mr Goodfellow takes over from Judy Kirk who held the post for seven years. He says he is honoured to have been elected and is looking forward to carrying ... More >>
Judy Kirk Speech
Monday, 3 August 2009, 9:05 am | New Zealand National Party
Prime Minister, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Members of the Board, fellow delegates. This is the last speech I will give as your President. For seven years it has been an honour to hold this office but the time is now right for me to move on. I do so ... More >>
Historic 73rd National Party Annual Conference
Thursday, 30 July 2009, 3:47 pm | New Zealand National Party
This year’s 73rd National Party annual conference being held in Christchurch will be a celebration of a number of historic achievements for the Party, says outgoing National Party President Judy Kirk. More >>
Dr Wayne Mapp - Dealing With The Recession
Friday, 24 July 2009, 4:51 pm | New Zealand National Party
The recession is having a considerable impact on most New Zealanders. Because it has a global origin, the Government cannot simply make it go away by spending money. However, we have done much to take the sharpest edges off. Doing that calls for a ... More >>
Key Notes No.53
Friday, 17 July 2009, 4:56 pm | New Zealand National Party
We had a busy but successful trip to Tonga , Samoa , Niue, and the Cook Islands last week - and our delegation had some very useful meetings with government and business leaders in the region. More >>
Collins Comments 9 July 2009
Thursday, 9 July 2009, 4:34 pm | New Zealand National Party
As MP for Papakura it is very important to feel the pulse of what is happening in the electorate. I spend most of the week in Wellington, but on Fridays I come home to work with those closest to my heart – the people of Papakura. More >>
The Mapp Report
Friday, 3 July 2009, 1:14 pm | New Zealand National Party
Some recent news reports suggest a return to growth. Any recovery will naturally be very welcome. More >>
MP intervention keeps petrol pumping
Friday, 26 June 2009, 3:05 pm | New Zealand National Party
Chevron New Zealand will defer the temporary closure of Caltex Kaikohe until Friday September 4, following the intervention of Northland MP John Carter to ensure the company had access to regional environmental data that allowed a more detailed risk ... More >>
Guy Welcomes Ministerial Role
Monday, 15 June 2009, 3:48 pm | New Zealand National Party
Otaki MP Nathan Guy says it is a huge honour to join Prime Minister John Key’s Executive team as a Minister. “I was rapt to receive a phone call from the Prime Minister offering me the opportunity to become a Minister outside Cabinet, which ... More >>
Shearer still not concerned about crime
Tuesday, 9 June 2009, 3:22 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour has sent out a bully boy to front for David Shearer on the law and order issue. Clayton Cosgrove has made an ill informed attack on Melissa Lee, National Candidate for the Mt Albert By-election. “The Avondale Community Constable role was vacant. ... More >>
Community Constable A Boost In Fight Against Crime
Monday, 8 June 2009, 4:27 pm | New Zealand National Party
Melissa Lee, National Candidate for Mt Albert is tonight addressing the inaugural meeting of the Avondale West Neighbourhood Watch Group along with the new Avondale Community Constable whose appointment she championed. More >>
Shearer and Norman Can’t Deliver on Waterview
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 10:14 am | New Zealand National Party
Melissa Lee, National Candidate for the Mt Albert By-election says David Shearer and Russel Norman have admitted that they cannot deliver on their earlier bold promises. Their answers were in response to a local newspaper’s questions on how they would ... More >>
Richard Worth Resigns as Minister.
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 9:28 am | New Zealand National Party
“It is with deep regret that I have resigned my role as a Minister. “I am resigning from the role for personal reasons. “I tendered my resignation to the Prime Minister last night and he accepted. “It has been a privilege to have been a Minister in ... More >>
Country Comes to Town
Friday, 29 May 2009, 5:07 pm | New Zealand National Party
Melissa Lee, National Candidate for the Mt Albert By-election was pleased to welcome Agriculture Minister, Hon. David Carter to the electorate today. “While the urban area of Auckland is probably as far from the farm, as you can get in New Zealand, ... More >>
Collins Comments: Budget 2009
Friday, 29 May 2009, 9:42 am | New Zealand National Party
600 more frontline police confirmed – 300 for Counties Manukau by the end of 2010 More >>
Labour Hijack in Mt Albert
Wednesday, 27 May 2009, 10:07 am | New Zealand National Party
Melissa Lee, National Candidate for the Mt Albert By-election, was disappointed that the Labour Party attempted to hijack for political purposes a New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) briefing today on the SH20 Waterview Connection project. “The NZTA ... More >>
The Mapp Report - Visit To Timor
Friday, 22 May 2009, 5:28 pm | New Zealand National Party
Last week I visited Defence Force personnel deployed in Timor-Leste. I went to several patrol bases around Dili, the capital and joined a Kiwi section one evening as they patrolled the streets. The professionalism of our men and women in uniform is amazing. ... More >>
Green Party Jack-up Exposed
Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 3:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Green Party seems to be making mischief after Green Party Mt Albert candidate Russel Norman made claims about a community board meeting planned to discuss super city issues. Ms Lee confirmed today she had never received an invitation to attend ... More >>
Melissa Lee - Statement of Apology
Thursday, 14 May 2009, 3:27 pm | New Zealand National Party
“I apologise unreservedly for the comments I made regarding South Auckland and the linkage that I drew between the planned Waterview extension and crime.” More >>
Break Fees Disclosures Bill
Tuesday, 5 May 2009, 11:19 am | New Zealand National Party
National MP Aaron Gilmore is putting forward a member’s bill to ensure lenders tell borrowers how much they’ll pay if they break their mortgage. The Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance (Break Fee Disclosure) Amendment Bill will require banks and ... More >>
