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Family Group Conferences skyrocket under Labour
Monday, 27 August 2007, 12:40 am | New Zealand National Party
Labour needs to admit its ‘lynchpin of the youth justice system’, Family Group Conferences, need to be urgently reviewed, says National’s Associate Welfare (CYF) spokeswoman Anne Tolley. More >>
www.mccully.co.nz - 24th August 2007
Friday, 24 August 2007, 2:43 pm | New Zealand National Party
These are testing, worrying times for many New Zealanders. Huge volatility in international share markets flow directly through this country. International currency markets are more unstable than we have seen in decades. And fallout from dramas in the US ... More >>
The Mapp Report: North Shore City
Friday, 24 August 2007, 1:19 pm | New Zealand National Party
One of the interesting aspects of the redevelopment of the transport networks around Takapuna is how our community is reshaping itself for the future. As you enter Takapuna from the motorway on to the new section of Fred Thomas Drive, the marvellous opportunities ... More >>
Enrolled nurses under threat from Labour
Friday, 24 August 2007, 10:15 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government must move urgently to address the uncertainty facing the enrolled nurse workforce, says National Party Health spokesman Tony Ryall “For more than 30 years, enrolled nurses have played an invaluable role supporting our public health ... More >>
News Worthy - 24 August 2007
Friday, 24 August 2007, 9:54 am | New Zealand National Party
A question reasked and answered; The crimson thread of kinship; The Australian exodus; Leaky homes; Political Quote of the Week More >>
Pansy Speak: A leopard can’t change its spots
Friday, 24 August 2007, 12:45 am | New Zealand National Party
You’d be forgiven for thinking ACC’s Fraud Unit is some sort of thug agency, given this week’s release of the report into its work. ACC is described as secretive and non-transparent, over-bearing, and unduly aggressive. It has accessed information ... More >>
Collins Comments - 24 August 2007
Friday, 24 August 2007, 12:00 am | New Zealand National Party
New Zealanders were sickened when little Nia Glassie – aged 3 – was brutalised and later died in hospital. Many New Zealanders felt that her death was, ironically, a respite from what had clearly been an unmerciful, cruel and short life. Most of ... More >>
Government must act urgently on Evidence Act
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 5:26 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government needs to move urgently to recognise overseas lawyers who give advice to New Zealanders, says National’s shadow Attorney-General, Chris Finlayson. More >>
Govt admits to just one treaty claim in eight yea
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 5:25 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour has been forced into confessing it has only taken one Treaty of Waitangi claim from start to completion in the entire eight years its been in office, says National’s Treaty Negotiations spokesman, Chris Finlayson. More >>
MSD ignores PM's advice on consultants
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 4:31 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Welfare spokeswoman Judith Collins says it is a pity the Ministry of Social Development hasn't taken the Prime Minister's advice and reduced spending on contractors and consultants for what many would consider core tasks More >>
Labour ignores emergency department crisis
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 4:28 pm | New Zealand National Party
“More and more patients languish on trolleys in hospital corridors, while the Labour Government continues to ignore the crisis developing in our hospital emergency departments," says National Party Health spokesman Tony Ryall. More >>
Goalposts shift on cancer treatment
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 3:50 pm | New Zealand National Party
"Health Minister Pete Hodgson needs to front up to Kiwi cancer patients and explain to them why he is shifting the goalposts for radiotherapy treatment," says National Party Associate Health spokeswoman Jackie Blue. More >>
Tertiary reforms a rat's nest of uncertainty
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 2:29 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour's tertiary reforms continue to cause confusion among students and undue stress on tertiary providers, says National's Tertiary Education spokesman, Dr Paul Hutchison. More >>
O'Connor and prisons CEO get signals jammed
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 2:05 pm | New Zealand National Party
Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor and CEO Barrie Matthews should clear up lingering confusion around the effectiveness of new cellphone-blocking technology in prisons, says National's Justice & Corrections spokesman, Simon Power, says he will be watching. More >>
English puts electoral questions on notice
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 10:08 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Deputy Leader Bill English has today taken the unusual step of releasing in advance the questions he intends asking in Parliament this afternoon about Labour’s position on electoral reform. More >>
Confusion reigns at Corrections
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 5:32 pm | New Zealand National Party
Corrections must tell the public for once and for all if new cellphone-blocking technology will be available in all prisons, says National’s Justice & Corrections spokesman, Simon Power. More >>
39% of 3 and 4-year-olds miss out on ‘free’ ECE
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 4:47 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Early Childhood Education spokeswoman Paula Bennett says 39% of three- and four-year-olds are missing out on Labour’s policy of ‘free’ Early Childhood Education. More >>
O’Connor’s rush job only half finished
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 4:14 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s plan to introduce cellphone-blocking technology around prisons has all the hallmarks of a rushed job, says National’s Justice & Corrections spokesman, Simon Power. More >>
ACC fraud unit ‘secretive and non-transparent’
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 4:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party ACC spokeswoman Pansy Wong says the results of a review into ACC’s fraud unit are a damning indictment on leadership within the corporation. “The independent report has uncovered serious shortcomings in the unit, including that ... More >>
Labour’s apathy puts consumers at risk
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 4:04 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Government is showing an appalling lack of regard for consumer safety, says National’s Consumer Affairs spokeswoman, Kate Wilkinson. “Minister of Consumer Affairs Judith Tizard has the power to ban dangerous products, but in the past 12 ... More >>
