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National Party Racing policy
Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 9:45 am | New Zealand National Party
National's Racing policy recognises that there is a growing acceptance that racing, breeding and ownership are facets of a unique agribusiness that involves many small business people, says National's Racing spokesman, Lindsay Tisch. More >>
Labour's 'promise and hope' plan no good for jobs
Monday, 3 November 2008, 4:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
Wage and employment figures out today underline the need for a well-structured plan for growing the economy rather than the uncosted "promise and hope" approach touted by Labour. More >>
Nine years doing nothing, admits Dalziel
Monday, 3 November 2008, 2:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Energy spokesman Gerry Brownlee is appalled that after nine years, Labour is still trying to blame a previous Government for the energy sector problems which have escalated under their watch. More >>
John Key's Campaign Blog: 03 November
Monday, 3 November 2008, 11:28 am | New Zealand National Party
Yesterday I visited Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt and was frankly surprised by the reaction. Not one person had a negative thing to say to me in this traditionally Labour-leaning area. More >>
Key announces Trades Academy for South Auckland
Monday, 3 November 2008, 11:23 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader John Key says a National-led Government will fund Southern Cross Campus in Mangere East to establish a “Trades Academy” for South Auckland school pupils, one of at least five Trades Academies that National will establish ... More >>
Labour guesstimates on spending a disgrace
Monday, 3 November 2008, 10:45 am | New Zealand National Party
“Policy papers released by Helen Clark confirm that Labour is taking a wild stab in the dark with the promises it is making during the election campaign,” says National Party Finance spokesman Bill English. More >>
Labour tries to hide health failure
Monday, 3 November 2008, 9:31 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Health spokesman Tony Ryall says papers showing health services in the country's north are under critical or major pressure are the tip of an iceberg. More >>
Labour has botched school property
Monday, 3 November 2008, 9:30 am | New Zealand National Party
"Chris Carter should get out and visit more schools," says National Party Education spokeswoman Anne Tolley in response to the Minister's ridiculous defence of Labour's failure to upgrade school property. More >>
Clark not credible on Williams as 'lone gunman'
Sunday, 2 November 2008, 7:50 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Shadow Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee says "Helen Clark's claim this morning that Mike Williams acted as the lone gunman in Labour's neutron dirt attack" is not credible. More >>
National's 21st century school building plan
Sunday, 2 November 2008, 7:43 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader John Key says a National-led Government will inject an additional $500 million into school property funding over the next three years to allow for a 21st Century School Building Programme. More >>
Adding new rungs to the ladder of opportunity
Sunday, 2 November 2008, 7:40 pm | New Zealand National Party
"I am determined to ensure our school system helps every New Zealand child to climb the ladder of opportunity," says National Party Leader John Key in releasing his party's schools policy during a rally at Upper Hutt College. More >>
Expert group backs National’s Herceptin policy
Sunday, 2 November 2008, 1:07 pm | New Zealand National Party
Expert group backs National’s Herceptin policy National's Health spokesman Tony Ryall welcomes today's release of the New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG) draft consultation document on best practice guidelines on the management of early breast cancer. More >>
Clark betrays most needy Kiwis
Sunday, 2 November 2008, 1:05 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Finance spokesman Bill English says Helen Clark should explain why Labour’s ‘promise and hope’ job loss package fails to cater for the most needy New Zealanders. More >>
Key welcomes wholesale guarantee security
Sunday, 2 November 2008, 1:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader John Key has welcomed moves to shore up the security of the Kiwi economy with the wholesale bank guarantee announced today. More >>
Key welcomes Act pledge to help change the Govt
Sunday, 2 November 2008, 1:01 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader John Key has welcomed a pledge of post-election support from Act Leader Rodney Hide. More >>
Kick-starting confidence through growth
Friday, 31 October 2008, 4:00 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Finance spokesman Bill English says the slump in business confidence is an indictment on Michael Cullen’s stewardship of the economy. More >>
Pansy Speak: The real deal on ACC
Friday, 31 October 2008, 3:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
I was expecting more from Labour’s ACC policy, given their attacks on National’s policy and our aim to reduce work-related injuries and improve rehabilitation. More >>
Security and Growth: National's Economic Plan
Friday, 31 October 2008, 1:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
The world financial crisis that began on Wall St more than a year ago has rocked the financial framework of the world. Global credit flows have dried up, financial institutions have fallen over, sharemarkets have plunged, and economies have dropped ... More >>
National announces transitional relief package
Friday, 31 October 2008, 1:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader John Key says he has absolute confidence that with a fresh growth-oriented approach, New Zealand and New Zealanders will emerge in a strong position from the current global turmoil. More >>
National reminds banks of quid pro quo
Friday, 31 October 2008, 1:01 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Leader John Key has reminded the country's trading banks of their part of the bargain on bank guarantees, as he released his party's transitional relief package in Hamilton today. More >>
