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Simich confirms he will stand down

Monday, 28 April 2008, 2:02 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party MP Clem Simich, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has confirmed that he will not seek a position on the National Party list for this year’s general election. More >>

Ambitious future builds on strong historic values

Monday, 28 April 2008, 11:12 am | New Zealand National Party

Imagine the time when you will be able to read my newsletter in a flash and respond instantly without waiting for the files to be downloaded because of your slow Internet connection. Many people say that even though they live close to a telephone exchange ... More >>

Kiribati immigration case gets murkier still

Monday, 28 April 2008, 7:58 am | New Zealand National Party

Revelations by a former immigration officer that she was pressured to process questionable visa applications from Kiribati have National’s State Services Spokesman Gerry Brownlee demanding the secret report into the matter is released. More >>

Goff rolled on employment of prison guards

Thursday, 24 April 2008, 3:28 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Corrections Department is leaving itself open to further allegations of corruption and security issues by refusing to have new guards sign a statutory declaration regarding criminal convictions, says National's Justice & Corrections spokesman, Simon ... More >>

The Mapp Report - Fast Track To The Future

Thursday, 24 April 2008, 2:56 pm | New Zealand National Party

Elections should set the agenda for our country. Each party is supposed to be able to put forward its programme that will take the country forward over the next decade. More >>

Silence on immigration probe not encouraging

Thursday, 24 April 2008, 9:58 am | New Zealand National Party

National Party State Services spokesman Gerry Brownlee says the deafening silence from the State Services Commission about its inquiry into serious immigration claims is not encouraging. More >>

News Worthy: Better Broadband for New Zealand

Thursday, 24 April 2008, 9:38 am | New Zealand National Party

New Zealand has fallen behind its global competitors when it comes to broadband. We've delayed the big decisions and put investment off for too long. More >>

Labour’s record: record low police confidence

Thursday, 24 April 2008, 12:13 am | New Zealand National Party

The Labour Government must move to urgently address the crisis of confidence in the police, says National’s Police spokesman, Chester Borrows. “It’s very concerning when a survey of police morale finds that almost a quarter of police officers are ... More >>

Labour’s record: inaction on gangs

Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 4:22 pm | New Zealand National Party

National’s Justice & Corrections spokesman, Simon Power, wants to know where Labour’s long-promised gang-busting legislation is. More >>

UN award puts rhetoric ahead of record

Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 3:17 pm | New Zealand National Party

The United Nations is putting rhetoric ahead of record in honouring Prime Minister Helen Clark with a Champion of the Earth Award says National’s Climate Change spokesman, Nick Smith. More >>

Judith Collins - The Importance Of Being Mum

Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 2:48 pm | New Zealand National Party

As a Member of Parliament I meet a lot of important people doing important jobs. I know that the most important role is that of being a good parent. May 11 is Mother’s Day and I want to encourage families to think about how to celebrate. It’s too ... More >>

Key Notes - Better Broadband For NZ

Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 2:28 pm | New Zealand National Party

New Zealand has fallen behind its global competitors when it comes to broadband. We've delayed the big decisions and put investment off for too long. More >>

Maori education under Labour - is that it?

Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 2:23 pm | New Zealand National Party

Labour's just released Maori Education Strategy Ka Hikitia is just another example of the empty rhetoric that has littered their nine year record in this area says National's Maori Affairs spokesman (Education and TPK), Tau Henare. More >>

Collins Comments - 23 April 2008

Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 11:59 am | New Zealand National Party

My heartfelt sympathy goes to the parents and families of the students and teacher who died in the recent Mangatepopo River tragedy. I have been impressed by how these parents, the school and community have handled themselves in the face of extreme ... More >>