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Prisoners on drugs in drug-free unit

Monday, 14 May 2007, 11:48 am | New Zealand National Party

The Corrections Minister should explain why more than 100 prisoners have tested positive for drugs while in a 'drug-free unit', says National's Justice & Corrections spokesman, Simon Power. More >>

Auckland hospitals facing more doctor shortages?

Monday, 14 May 2007, 11:10 am | New Zealand National Party

There are indications that doctor shortages at Auckland hospitals may soon be approaching crisis point, with one hospital now pleading for GPs to help maintain services, says National Party Health spokesman Tony Ryall. More >>

Councils hire thousands more staff in five years

Monday, 14 May 2007, 8:28 am | New Zealand National Party

National Party Local Government spokesman John Carter says Labour “buck-passing” is partly to blame for an explosion in ratepayer-funded staff at councils. More >>

$17,516.54 and ticking Mr Cunliffe

Monday, 14 May 2007, 8:27 am | New Zealand National Party

“How much more taxpayer money will David Cunliffe waste on a website that, by his own admission, is grossly underperforming?” asks National Party Associate Immigration spokeswoman Pansy Wong. More >>

Labour completes NCEA u-turn

Monday, 14 May 2007, 8:26 am | New Zealand National Party

“Revelations that the NZQA plans dramatic changes to the moderation of internal assessment within NCEA proves National was right to voice concerns,” says National Party Education spokeswoman Katherine Rich. More >>

Nat Statement on his Majesty Malietoa Tanumafili

Monday, 14 May 2007, 8:25 am | New Zealand National Party

National Party Leader John Key says he is saddened to learn about the death of Samoa's Head of State, his Majesty Malietoa Tanumafili II. More >>

CYF squanders thousands on empty office space

Monday, 14 May 2007, 12:06 am | New Zealand National Party

The Minister for Child, Youth and Family needs to explain why her Government is wasting scarce resources leasing a whole floor of vacant offices in Dunedin's Philip Laing House, says National MP Katherine Rich. "Monthly lease payments for the empty ... More >>

Climate Change Target: 50 by 50

Sunday, 13 May 2007, 1:47 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Leader John Key says his party willl set a target of a 50% reduction in carbon equivalent net emissions, as compared to 1990 levels, by 2050. In shorthand: A 50% cut by 2050. 50 by 50. More >>

John Key Speech: Climate Change Target

Sunday, 13 May 2007, 1:45 pm | New Zealand National Party

It's a real pleasure to be addressing my own Regional Conference as Leader of the National Party. More >>

Judy Kirk: Address To Regional Conference

Sunday, 13 May 2007, 1:43 pm | New Zealand National Party

Regional Chair Alistair Bell, Leader, Deputy Leader, Members of the Board, Members of Parliament, General Manager, delegates, members of the National Party. More >>

Police Minister must clear up vest confusion

Friday, 11 May 2007, 2:38 pm | New Zealand National Party

Police Minister Annette King must tell the 56% of frontline police officers who do not yet have a stab-resistant vest exactly when they will be getting them, says National’s Police spokesman, Chester Borrows. More >>

www.mccully.co.nz - 11 May 2007

Friday, 11 May 2007, 1:11 pm | New Zealand National Party

Long-suffering taxpayers will be pleased to hear that the opportunity was taken, during the most recent parliamentary recess, to install new television cameras and studio equipment in the chamber and some of the select committee rooms. The objective ... More >>

Labour denies cancer treatments

Friday, 11 May 2007, 10:17 am | New Zealand National Party

An international report criticising New Zealanders restricted access to new cancer treatments is absolutely no surprise, says National’s Associate Health spokeswoman, Dr Jackie Blue. More >>

News Worthy - 11 May 2007

Friday, 11 May 2007, 9:30 am | New Zealand National Party

I was one of those passengers on Air NZ Flight 476 which landed at Ohakea last Thursday night following a series of apparent electrical faults in the cockpit. The action of some of those involved has drawn criticism but I cannot let pass the claim of ... More >>

Annette King must apologise

Friday, 11 May 2007, 12:50 am | New Zealand National Party

“Police Minister Annette King must apologise after defending the police response to gangs in Wanganui, only to be proved wrong today,” says National Party Shadow Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee. More >>

Labour ignoring sexual disease crisis

Thursday, 10 May 2007, 4:54 pm | New Zealand National Party

The number of young New Zealanders with sexually transmitted diseases is spiralling, with many young women particularly at risk, says National's Youth Affairs spokeswoman, Nicky Wagner. More >>

Labour lets down stabbed officer

Thursday, 10 May 2007, 4:45 pm | New Zealand National Party

A Hamilton police officer would probably not be in hospital today with a punctured lung had the Labour Government delivered stab-resistant vests to all frontline police by June last year as promised, says National's Police spokesman, Chester Borrows. More >>