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www.mccully.co.nz - 22 August 2008

Friday, 22 August 2008, 3:37 pm | New Zealand National Party

There is something very very untidy at large amongst the senior ranks of our defence forces. This week a Court of Enquiry has released its report into the UN Housing Allowance rort fiasco. More >>

Thyroxine concern needs sorting out

Friday, 22 August 2008, 2:19 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Associate Health spokeswoman Jackie Blue is calling on Health Minister David Cunliffe to sort out the confusion and concern around the drug Eltroxin. More >>

Defence UN housing rort not helped by whitewash

Friday, 22 August 2008, 9:58 am | New Zealand National Party

A report that absolves senior defence personnel from any blame over a rort that saw double-dipping into housing allowances shows no one appears to accept responsibility, says National’s Defence spokesman, Wayne Mapp. More >>

Labour's agenda no reason to ram flawed ETS

Friday, 22 August 2008, 12:34 am | New Zealand National Party

National Party Finance spokesman Bill English says the Emissions Trading Scheme is a major piece of economic and environmental legislation that will impact on the lives of every Kiwi for years, so is too important to be rushed through Parliament just ... More >>

John Key: Going For Growth

Thursday, 21 August 2008, 1:02 pm | New Zealand National Party

Quality infrastructure is vital for lifting our productivity, improving public services, and generating long-term economic growth. A critical component of that infrastructure is our electricity sector and, in particular, our electricity supply. More >>

Aussie exodus reaches city-like proportions

Thursday, 21 August 2008, 12:49 am | New Zealand National Party

The number of people leaving to live in Australia in the past 12 months would have almost enough numbers to start an entire city of their own, says National’s Immigration spokesman, Lockwood Smith. More >>

English: Climate Change and Business Conference

Wednesday, 20 August 2008, 4:35 pm | New Zealand National Party

It’s good to be here today. I’m impressed to see how many sector leaders and businesses from both sides of the Tasman are represented at this conference. I’m going to take this opportunity to outline National’s climate change policies, and ... More >>

Labour should overturn light bulb ban

Wednesday, 20 August 2008, 11:38 am | New Zealand National Party

National Party Energy spokesman Gerry Brownlee says the Government should overturn its plan to outlaw conventional light-bulbs. More >>

Housing affordability: Sensible solutions

Monday, 18 August 2008, 12:25 am | New Zealand National Party

National Party Housing spokesman Phil Heatley has welcomed the findings of a select committee inquiry into housing affordability, and says they're largely an endorsement of National's sensible approach to the issues confronting first-home buyers. More >>

National's list promotes strength and diversity

Sunday, 17 August 2008, 12:26 am | New Zealand National Party

The National Party's 2008 list promotes strength and diversity, says Judy Kirk, National Party President. More >>

National policy – Off the benefit and into work

Friday, 15 August 2008, 4:21 pm | New Zealand National Party

When National leader John Key released the party’s welfare policy in my electorate, he could speak from personal experience. “My family was poor and we knew it,” he told about 260 people at a luncheon at the Papakura RSA on Monday 11 August. More >>

Pansy Speak: Botox anyone?

Friday, 15 August 2008, 4:19 pm | New Zealand National Party

Labour knows no bounds when it comes to wasting taxpayers’ money. It was hardly a surprise that they have been caught out again using taxpayer funds in a bid to be re-elected, just like they did with the pledge card in 2005. More >>

www.mccully.co.nz - 15 August 2008

Friday, 15 August 2008, 9:45 am | New Zealand National Party

Before any of the many persons who might have reason to feel they have been defamed in previous editions of this newsletter are misled by the above headline into believing this might be the formal apology they are due, we must make it clear: today’s apology ... More >>

News Worthy: The need to strengthen infrastructure

Friday, 15 August 2008, 12:59 am | New Zealand National Party

Right now, we have a significant infrastructure deficit. The result is poor productivity and increased pressure on inflation and interest rates. This deficit spans from our roading network through to our energy supply. More >>

The Mapp Report: Going For Growth

Friday, 15 August 2008, 12:21 am | New Zealand National Party

As the election comes closer, the shape of the contest becomes clearer. For National, the economy is the most important campaign issue. Voters have the right to expect that political parties focus on what matters. New Zealand's continuing relative economic ... More >>

John Key: Going For Growth Speech

Thursday, 14 August 2008, 11:15 am | New Zealand National Party

Let me start by acknowledging the important work done by the New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development Your advocacy, research, and collective voice play an important role in promoting world-class infrastructure development in New Zealand. More >>