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Dyson turns blind eye to bureaucracy blowout

Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 2:00 pm | New Zealand National Party

Social Development Minister Ruth Dyson should explain why she’s allowed the number of bureaucrats in her Wellington ministry to continue to grow while critical frontline staff are leaving in droves, says National’s Welfare spokeswoman, Judith Collins. More >>

Eltroxin concerns highlight medicine issues

Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 11:57 am | New Zealand National Party

News that patients are experiencing problems on Eltroxin, a sole supply thyroid medication, after its formulation was changed, is a case of déjà vu, says National Party Associate Health spokeswoman (Pharmacare) Jackie Blue. More >>

Schools Plus consigned to Never-Never Land

Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 10:15 am | New Zealand National Party

Education Minister Chris Carter appears to have absolutely no idea when his utopian fairytale, Schools Plus, will be finalised, let alone implemented, says National’s Education spokeswoman, Anne Tolley. More >>

Immigration: Minister wrong on zero tolerance

Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 4:51 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Immigration spokesman Lockwood Smith says Immigration Minister Clayton Cosgrove is simply wrong to claim that the service has a zero tolerance approach to misbehaving staff. More >>

Select committee inquiry on liquor issues needed

Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 3:41 pm | New Zealand National Party

A select committee inquiry should be launched into liquor use and licensing issues as part of a comprehensive plan to combat the serious law and order problems facing New Zealand, says National Party Leader John Key. More >>

Labour experiences double educational epiphany

Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 2:00 pm | New Zealand National Party

For nine years Labour has been told that NCEA was majorly flawed and truancy rates were out of control, yet it is only months before an election that it has chosen to do something about both of these issues, says National’s Education spokeswoman, ... More >>

Govt should explain why Plunket is missing out

Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 1:59 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Associate Health spokeswoman Jo Goodhew says Labour needs to explain why funding for Plunket means some kids and families are missing out on their entitlements. More >>

Immigration: Anonymous letter raises red flag

Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 11:17 am | New Zealand National Party

National Party Immigration spokesman Lockwood Smith says an anonymous letter from an immigration officer raises yet more corruption concerns within the troubled department. More >>

Assurance sought on mental health services safety

Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 11:09 am | New Zealand National Party

Auckland District Health Board needs to move swiftly to reassure the public about the safety of Auckland City Hospital's Te Whetu Tawera unit, says National Party Associate Health spokesman Jonathan Coleman. More >>

Flawed ETS needs more work

Monday, 16 June 2008, 2:19 pm | New Zealand National Party

New Zealand’s environment and economy will be compromised if the Government’s emissions trading scheme [ETS] is rushed through Parliament in its present form, says National’s Climate Change spokesman, Nick Smith. More >>

West Coast DHB inquiry exposes regional crisis

Sunday, 15 June 2008, 4:30 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Government's investigation into the West Coast DHB exposes the crisis in our regional hospitals, says National's Health spokesman, Tony Ryall. More >>

Mapp Report 13 June 2008

Friday, 13 June 2008, 4:18 pm | New Zealand National Party

Military hardware - aircraft, ships and armoured vehicles - are amongst the largest capital acquisitions made by government. The New Zealand Defence Force has been replacing virtually all major equipment over the last 12 years, as Vietnam War era gear has ... More >>

www.mccully.co.nz - 13 June 2008

Friday, 13 June 2008, 3:46 pm | New Zealand National Party

On the 5th of August 2004 Labour Ministers gathered at a special ceremony to celebrate the signing of a $500 million contract for Project Protector. The contract was to deliver one multi-role vessel (MRV) in December 2006 and two off-shore patrol vessels, ... More >>