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News Worthy: Ramming the ETS through Parliament
Friday, 29 August 2008, 3:33 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Emissions Trading Scheme is a major piece of economic and environmental legislation that will impact on the lives of every New Zealander for years, so it is too important to be rushed through Parliament just prior to an election. More >>
www.mccully.co.nz - 29 August 2008
Friday, 29 August 2008, 3:28 pm | New Zealand National Party
They say that a week is a long time in politics. Well, that expression simply doesn’t come close to encapsulating the scale of the seismic events that have occurred this week. The tectonic plates of New Zealand politics have shuddered in realignment. ... More >>
Pansy Speak: A bright future
Friday, 29 August 2008, 11:57 am | New Zealand National Party
It’s always wonderful to celebrate the success of our children. Last week I was lucky enough to present a $2,500 grant to Baverstock Oaks School to help them fund a worm farm. More >>
Cullen has no answers as economy slows
Thursday, 28 August 2008, 3:24 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Finance spokesman Bill English says the Finance Minister has laid out a recipe for the economy which will see New Zealand slip further and further behind others in the OECD. More >>
Clark must explain donation bombshell
Thursday, 28 August 2008, 1:45 pm | New Zealand National Party
Helen Clark’s stunning revelation today that she was told in February by Owen Glenn that he had donated $100,000 to Winston Peters leaves the Prime Minister with a lot of explaining to do, says National Party Leader John Key. More >>
Candidates get their groove on
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 4:25 pm | New Zealand National Party
Click for big version Lulu and the Puppets with Botany candidate Pansy Wong, Manurewa candidate Cam Calder and Mangere candidate Mita Harris More >>
Peters unacceptable in a National-led Government
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 4:24 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader John Key says Winston Peters would be unacceptable as a Minister in a government led by him unless Mr Peters can provide a credible explanation on the Owen Glenn saga. More >>
National welcomes Taser deployment decision
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 3:57 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party supports the Police Commissioner’s ‘in-principle’ decision to deploy Tasers to frontline police officers, says National’s Police spokesman, Chester Borrows. More >>
Labour’s U-turn betrays police trust
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 2:01 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Government’s last-minute U-turn on its promise to allow police officers to serve their communities as local councillors is a disgrace, says National’s Police spokesman, Chester Borrows. More >>
Survey: Labour's 20 Hours Free is costing parents
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 11:36 am | New Zealand National Party
National's assertion that Labour's 20 Hours Free ECE policy is a fraud has been proven true today with the release of a survey showing almost half of the centres taking it up are charging parents for the privilege. More >>
National Returns to its Dark Past on Health
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 11:28 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party has once again talked about returning to the policies of the 1990s when it comes to investing in health infrastructure said the Minister of Health David Cunliffe today. More >>
Labour confirms it is discussing new taxes on cars
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 8:40 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Finance spokesman Bill English has welcomed Labour’s belated admission that it is indeed considering a new tax that could push up the price of a family car by thousands of dollars. More >>
Nats plans to toll existing Akld Harbour Bridge
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 4:20 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party will toll the Auckland Harbour Bridge once again if it becomes the Government, Transport Minister Annette King said today. More >>
Labour’s Crime Reduction Strategy a sham
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 4:01 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Government’s so-called Crime Reduction Strategy has been a total waste of time, says National’s Justice & Corrections spokesman, Simon Power. “It’s time to end the pretence – this strategy is a sham. More >>
Cullen and King at odds on tolling policy
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 3:50 pm | New Zealand National Party
“He says yes, she says no, but no one is any the wiser after Labour tried to explain its confusing policy on toll roads in Parliament today,” says National Party Finance spokesman Bill English. More >>
New tax to ramp up price of family car
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 3:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Finance spokesman Bill English is warning New Zealanders that the Labour Government is considering a tax that could force up the price of the family car by thousands of dollars. More >>
National wants norovirus investigation
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 9:30 am | New Zealand National Party
National is calling for an independent investigation into the norovirus outbreak at Dunedin Hospital, which badly affected over 170 staff and patients. More >>
Statement on roading
Monday, 25 August 2008, 3:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Transport spokesman Maurice Williamson is moving to clarify statements he made about the party’s infrastructure policy at the weekend. More >>
Time for Auckland Action on a Transport Smart Card
Monday, 25 August 2008, 9:16 am | New Zealand National Party
Auckland, 24 August 2008 - "Time to lay the cards on the table!" said Nikki Kaye, National Candidate for Auckland Central at her campaign launch today. "A transport smart card would be a high priority for me as the MP for Auckland Central." More >>
National makes no apology for standards policy
Monday, 25 August 2008, 8:36 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Education spokeswoman Anne Tolley is welcoming the opportunity to restate National’s determination to lift educational standards to ensure our children are better equipped for the future. More >>
