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Prison managers turning a blind eye must be sacked
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 3:51 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Corrections Minister must demand that immediate action be taken against prison managers who allow the smuggling of contraband to prisoners to help keep the peace, says National’s Justice & Corrections spokesman, Simon Power. More >>
Hodgson doesn’t understand Herceptin stats
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 2:40 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Health Minister is continuing to show his complete lack of understanding of the benefits of Herceptin, says National’s Associate Health spokeswoman, Dr Jackie Blue. More >>
Survey shows need for National’s tax rebate policy
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 10:16 am | New Zealand National Party
A survey of giving by Kiwis showing that while we are generous we lag behind some other comparable nations, illustrates the need for National’s charity tax policy, says National Party Leader John Key. More >>
Children most in need could miss out
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 9:12 am | New Zealand National Party
Steve Maharey's promise of '20 free hours' could see the parents of those children most in need of the policy having to pay more for early childhood education than they do now, says National's Education spokeswoman, Katherine Rich. More >>
Corruption spotlight on Corrections management
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 8:25 am | New Zealand National Party
It was only a matter of time before the contraband and corruption spotlight landed on prisons management, says National’s Justice & Corrections spokesman, Simon Power. More >>
Cullen's Yellow Pages claim ridiculous
Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 5:11 pm | New Zealand National Party
"Michael Cullen's claim that Kiwisaver would mean locally managed funds could be used to buy assets like the Yellow Pages is ridiculous and misleading," says National Party Finance spokesman Bill English. "Kiwisaver providers will be obliged to diversify ... More >>
Cullen’s Yellow Pages claim ridiculous
Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 4:45 pm | New Zealand National Party
“Michael Cullen’s claim that Kiwisaver would mean locally managed funds could be used to buy assets like the Yellow Pages are ridiculous and misleading,” says National Party Finance spokesman Bill English. More >>
More accountability should come with increased pay
Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 1:56 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party State Services spokesman Gerry Brownlee says public sector bosses need to be more accountable in light of figures showing they’re now paid more than their private sector counterparts. “In a private company, the shareholders will ... More >>
PM gives Maharey a ‘not achieved’
Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 11:01 am | New Zealand National Party
Prime Minister Helen Clark is clearly not impressed with Education Minister Steve Maharey’s handling of concerns over NCEA, effectively giving him a ‘not achieved’ in this morning’s New Zealand Herald, says National’s Education spokeswoman, ... More >>
Homeowners hammered by relentless rates rises
Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 12:40 am | New Zealand National Party
"Homeowners who've just taken a hit from the Reserve Bank should be prepared for another round of rates rises that far outstrip inflation," says National Party Local Government spokesman John Carter. More >>
Collins: Recognising all Kiwis’ potential
Monday, 26 March 2007, 3:41 pm | New Zealand National Party
Judith Collins MP National Party Welfare Spokeswoman 26 March 2007 Recognising all Kiwis’ potential Address to Auckland Rotary Club More >>
Greens urged to ‘rediscover’ views on urgency
Monday, 26 March 2007, 3:34 pm | New Zealand National Party
“The Green Party is doing the memory of Rod Donald a disservice if it entertains a Labour plan that would see the smacking ban become law before the end of the week,” says National Party Shadow House Leader Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Contractor paid to watch inmates and staff talk
Monday, 26 March 2007, 3:10 pm | New Zealand National Party
Corrections is to spend up to $180,000 for a contractor to watch staff at Auckland Women’s Prison chatting with prisoners, and prisoners moving around the grounds, says National’s Justice & Corrections spokesman, Simon Power. More >>
Aucklanders deserve accountability for lab fiasco
Monday, 26 March 2007, 11:37 am | New Zealand National Party
“If the Prime Minister won’t express confidence in Auckland’s health bosses following the lab services debacle, why should the public?” That’s the question being asked by National’s Health spokesman, Tony Ryall. More >>
Labour allows overdue fines to rocket
Monday, 26 March 2007, 8:12 am | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Government is increasing the amount of overdue fines owed rather than decreasing it as it claims, says National's Justice & Corrections spokesman, Simon Power. More >>
Labour breaks PlunketLine promise
Monday, 26 March 2007, 8:11 am | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Government is ignoring New Zealand families by reneging on promises to fund PlunketLine, says National’s Associate Health spokeswoman, Jo Goodhew. More >>
Government failing vulnerable students
Monday, 26 March 2007, 8:10 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government has failed some of New Zealand’s most vulnerable students by putting them into a failing school that seems to have little idea of what is acceptable teaching practice, says National’s Education spokeswoman Katherine Rich. More >>
Police Minister must act on sex revelations
Monday, 26 March 2007, 8:09 am | New Zealand National Party
The Police Minister and the Commissioner of Police must move without delay to ensure public confidence in the police does not suffer an irreparable blow after more revelations of officers being involved in sordid sexual behaviour, say two National MPs. More >>
Key Notes Number 7
Saturday, 24 March 2007, 2:43 pm | New Zealand National Party
Today I launched my new interactive website, www.johnkey.co.nz. The internet offers a unique opportunity for everyone to join the conversation with their politicians directly. I'll be posting regular videos and comments. More >>
National congratulates new NZMA Chairman
Friday, 23 March 2007, 2:28 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Health spokesman Tony Ryall congratulates Dr Peter Foley, who has been appointed the new Chairman of the New Zealand Medical Association. Mr Ryall also congratulates Auckland pathologist Dr Paul Ockelford on becoming Deputy Chairman. More >>
