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ERO report adds weight to need for Standards

Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 2:22 pm | New Zealand National Party

New research that shows nearly half of schools studied by the Education Review Office this year were not adequately monitoring or evaluating their initiatives for helping low performing students reinforces the need for National's policy to address literacy ... More >>

Nats underline law & order with latest billboard

Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 10:56 am | New Zealand National Party

National Party Leader John Key says National's commitment to getting tough on crime is highlighted in its latest billboard, launched today in Christchurch. More >>

Personal assurance sought on election ads

Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 10:54 am | New Zealand National Party

"New Zealanders deserve a personal assurance from Helen Clark that Labour will fully account for union advertising in its electoral spending cap," says National Party Shadow Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee. More >>

No time for reckless spending promises

Tuesday, 16 September 2008, 12:21 am | New Zealand National Party

Further financial instability in world markets will create more uncertainty about a quick recovery from the current recession in New Zealand, says National's Finance spokesman, Bill English. More >>

The Mapp Report: Serious Problems In Defence

Monday, 15 September 2008, 5:07 pm | New Zealand National Party

The recent furore on defence capability issues shows New Zealanders remain concerned and interested in how well our Defence Force can meet the nation's needs. More >>

Pansy Speak: Time for a fresh start

Monday, 15 September 2008, 5:04 pm | New Zealand National Party

Helen Clark confirmed the worst-kept secret in the country when she announced last week that the election will be held on November 8. She was forced to make the announcement early to try to get the Peters donation saga off the front page. Only a handful of ... More >>

Another prisoner taken on a private visit

Monday, 15 September 2008, 3:30 pm | New Zealand National Party

Corrections Minister Phil Goff has further explaining to do after another prisoner was driven for a visit to a private address while outside prison gates, says National's Justice & Corrections spokesman, Simon Power. More >>

Why didn't alarm bells ring over Eltroxin results

Monday, 15 September 2008, 3:19 pm | New Zealand National Party

Explanation wanted as to why alarm bells didn't ring over Eltroxin results More >>

Broadband plan to get NZ up to speed

Monday, 15 September 2008, 1:20 pm | New Zealand National Party

National's latest billboard highlights the party's commitment to rolling out an ultra-fast broadband network, says National Party Leader John Key. More >>

Burning need for real consultation in Fire Service

Monday, 15 September 2008, 11:10 am | New Zealand National Party

Major changes to the management in the New Zealand Fire Service are being rushed through with almost no consultation with volunteers, says National’s Internal Affairs spokeswoman, Sandra Goudie. More >>

Labour ignores gangs till election looms

Monday, 15 September 2008, 11:04 am | New Zealand National Party

The Labour Government has virtually ignored gangs and the mayhem and drugs they spread until 54 days before an election when they are trailing in the polls, says National’s Justice spokesman, Simon Power. More >>

CTU joins Labour in misleading scare campaign

Monday, 15 September 2008, 12:49 am | New Zealand National Party

National Party Industrial Relations spokeswoman Kate Wilkinson says the CTU must be alarmed that the Labour-affiliated EPMU supports probationary periods for new employees, given its overt attacks on National today. More >>

www.mccully.co.nz - 12 September 2008

Friday, 12 September 2008, 4:46 pm | New Zealand National Party

So November 8th it is. Finally, after waiting till the point where earlier options were no longer logistically feasible, Helen Clark has announced a date. According to Clark, the election will be “all about trust”. Such has been the declaration ... More >>

Confirmation HMNZS Canterbury procurement flawed

Friday, 12 September 2008, 4:31 pm | New Zealand National Party

National’s Defence spokesman Wayne Mapp says the Coles Report into the acquisition of HMNZS Canterbury is a damning indictment of the Labour Government’s defence procurement processes. More >>

Labour ignores health system crisis

Friday, 12 September 2008, 4:29 pm | New Zealand National Party

“Labour is ignoring the crisis facing the public health system and has no idea on how to fix it,” says National Party Health spokesman Tony Ryall. More >>

National welcomes election date

Friday, 12 September 2008, 4:28 pm | New Zealand National Party

“I welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement of the election date today. “November 8 2008 represents a big opportunity for this country. It is the chance for voters to choose a brighter future for New Zealand in this 21st century world. More >>

News Worthy: National policy releases continue

Friday, 12 September 2008, 12:19 am | New Zealand National Party

National policy releases continue National has now released substantial policy which is at http://www.national.org.nz/policies/policies.aspx. The policy releases include: • Education Standards • Immigration • Housing • Environment and Conservation ... More >>