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Labour should reveal all on electoral reform
Thursday, 5 April 2007, 12:04 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Deputy Leader Bill English says Michael Cullen is displaying Labour's utter contempt for the public of New Zealand with his determination to ram through significant electoral reform by a slim parliamentary majority. More >>
Economic development policy falls short
Wednesday, 4 April 2007, 5:12 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Government's new regional economic development policy has fallen short, says National Party Economic Development spokesman Dr Richard Worth. More >>
Labour dragging feet on important reviews
Wednesday, 4 April 2007, 5:04 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Government is dragging its feet on its review of regulatory frameworks, says National's Commerce spokesman, Simon Power. More >>
Maharey's outburst shows Govt under pressure
Wednesday, 4 April 2007, 5:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
Steve Maharey's unparliamentary outburst in the House today shows he and the Labour Government are under considerable pressure, and he should consider taking a break from his portfolios, says National Shadow Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Fish thieves left off the hook for Easter?
Wednesday, 4 April 2007, 4:45 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Fisheries spokesman Phil Heatley is calling for an assurance that fisheries patrolling staff will be on the job over the Easter break. More >>
Labour changes tune (again) on ECE
Wednesday, 4 April 2007, 4:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
"Steve Maharey appears to have changed his tune again on whether parents who refuse to pay an optional charge can be refused entry to an early childhood education centre," says National's Associate Education spokeswoman Paula Bennett. More >>
Where's the apology, Mr O'Connor?
Wednesday, 4 April 2007, 4:01 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Justice & Corrections spokesman Simon Power wants to know if Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor has apologised yet to the family of Karl Kuchenbecker, who was murdered by Graeme Burton. More >>
Taxpayer ad campaign for ECE misses target
Wednesday, 4 April 2007, 4:00 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Education spokeswoman Katherine Rich is questioning whether taxpayers received value for money from a poorly targeted TV ad campaign for the Government's fraudulent 20 hours free policy. More >>
Governor needs to explain bank talks
Wednesday, 4 April 2007, 2:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
Reserve Bank Governor Dr Allan Bollard needs to explain how his private discussions are consistent with transparent monetary policy, says National Party Finance spokesman Bill English. More >>
Accountability shouldn't be delayed
Tuesday, 3 April 2007, 5:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Auditor General's decision to investigate Auckland district health boards should not delay 'accountability time' over the lab testing debacle, says National Party Health spokesman Tony Ryall. More >>
Survey confirms crime on increase
Tuesday, 3 April 2007, 5:01 pm | New Zealand National Party
A Government report cynically buried today in the midst of the report of the Inquiry into Police Conduct confirms what most people believe - that crime is on the increase, says National's Justice spokesman, Simon Power. More >>
Flood of promises quickly receding
Tuesday, 3 April 2007, 5:00 pm | New Zealand National Party
Northland MPs John Carter and Phil Heatley say they'll hold the Civil Defence Minister to his word over relief promises for flood-affected Northlanders. More >>
Maharey wants special treatment over complaint
Tuesday, 3 April 2007, 4:50 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Broadcasting spokesman Jonathan Coleman is urging Steve Maharey to clarify an off-the-record comment to state radio that he planned to complain directly to the Government-appointed board about the way he had been treated in an interview. More >>
Police response to Bazley report of deep concern
Tuesday, 3 April 2007, 2:45 pm | New Zealand National Party
The police response to the comprehensive Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct is of deep concern, says National Party Leader John Key. More >>
Parents want to know how their child’s doing
Tuesday, 3 April 2007, 2:00 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Education spokeswoman Katherine Rich says parents will be disappointed that some in the education sector are choosing to close their minds to the prospect of reliable national standards in reading, writing and mathematics. More >>
National commits to better education standards
Tuesday, 3 April 2007, 1:57 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader John Key remains committed to delivering better educational standards in our primary schools. “More than half of primary schools are already using assessment mechanisms like those that I’ve been talking about. More >>
Smacking conviction shows the law works
Tuesday, 3 April 2007, 11:36 am | New Zealand National Party
The conviction of a woman who beat her son with a wooden spoon, leaving circular welts on his arms and hands, shows Section 59 does not prevent convictions for domestic assault, says National MP Chester Borrows. More >>
Clark reveals desperation in justice review
Tuesday, 3 April 2007, 11:12 am | New Zealand National Party
The terms of reference for the Government’s review of the criminal justice system are so wide they smack of desperation, says National’s Justice spokesman, Simon Power. More >>
National not prepared to tolerate kids failing
Monday, 2 April 2007, 5:21 pm | New Zealand National Party
National is not prepared to tolerate seeing one in five pupils not succeeding at school, says National Party Education spokeswoman Katherine Rich. “Principals Federation president Judy Hanna has spoken out against what she claims is a ‘national testing’ ... More >>
Government fails on house burglary promise
Monday, 2 April 2007, 3:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
Burglaries are running at their highest rate since 2001, says National’s Police spokesman, Chester Borrows. He is commenting on the 2006 crime statistics. “Instead of the burglary rate dropping, it is now higher than for every year this Government ... More >>
