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Fake rifles not suitable for services
Saturday, 7 April 2007, 4:25 pm | New Zealand National Party
The use of fake wooden rifles to parade with at ANZAC Day services is an insult to veterans, says National Party Veterans Affairs spokeswoman Judith Collins. More >>
News Worthy - Dr Richard Worth
Thursday, 5 April 2007, 5:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
To smack or not to smack The saga relating to the passage of the Crimes (Substituted Section 59) Amendment Bill continues. Two issues have recently emerged of relevance. The conviction of a woman who beat her son with a wooden spoon, leaving circular ... More >>
Maharey in the gun over RNZ complaint
Thursday, 5 April 2007, 3:33 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Broadcasting spokesman Jonathan Coleman is urging journalists working for state broadcasters to familiarise themselves with the rules surrounding complaints from Ministers. More >>
Horomia should keep out of Ngai Tahu dispute
Thursday, 5 April 2007, 3:31 pm | New Zealand National Party
Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horormia should not get involved in the leadership dispute within Ngai Tahu, says Tau Henare, National Party Maori Affairs Spokesman (Education & TPK). More >>
Labour tries to hide critical environment report
Thursday, 5 April 2007, 1:04 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Easter release of a critical report into the Government's environmental track record shows Labour is more interested in protecting itself than the environment, says National Party Environment spokesman Dr Nick Smith. More >>
No room for complacency in education
Thursday, 5 April 2007, 10:33 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Education spokeswoman Katherine Rich is urging principals to take some time over the long weekend and actually read John Key's speech about lifting standards in primary school education. More >>
Labour looks for taxpayer-funded bailout
Thursday, 5 April 2007, 10:32 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Bill English says Labour should be upfront about its plans to dig deeper into taxpayer pockets to fund its next election campaign. More >>
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 >>
