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Tony Ryall - Speech At Waipuna Hospice

Sunday, 17 December 2006, 2:02 pm | New Zealand National Party

Fifty years ago, New Zealand built numerous schools, hospitals, and houses to meet a new generation we now know as “the baby boomers”. More >>

New claims against Corrections ‘appalling’

Sunday, 17 December 2006, 1:58 pm | New Zealand National Party

Claims that bribery and fraud are rife at one of the country’s biggest prisons are of great concern and an appalling indictment on the Corrections Department’s management, says National’s Justice & Corrections spokesman Simon Power. More >>

C'mon Helen - honour your PlunketLine pledge

Friday, 15 December 2006, 4:32 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Associate Health spokeswoman Jo Goodhew says the Labour Government, and Helen Clark in particular must listen to the recommendation of the Health Select Committee and the families of New Zealand and fund PlunketLine. More >>

www.mccully.co.nz - 15 December 2006

Friday, 15 December 2006, 1:47 pm | New Zealand National Party

As the prospect of a coup in Fiji increased, some colourful words were said by our Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. There would, they said, be serious consequences for Fiji, and the Fijian military in particular, if the army unseated ... More >>

The Mapp Report - Last week of Parliament

Friday, 15 December 2006, 1:34 pm | New Zealand National Party

What a year it has been. National maintained a consistent lead over Labour in virtually every opinion poll. As John Key put in during the adjournment debate; “Labour is a walkman government in an I-Pod age”. The public have a clear sense that the era ... More >>

Stab-proof vests welcomed

Friday, 15 December 2006, 11:55 am | New Zealand National Party

The introduction of stab-proof vests for police has been welcomed by National's Police spokesman, Chester Borrows. More >>

Blue skies and halcyon days - DR R. Worth MP

Friday, 15 December 2006, 10:52 am | New Zealand National Party

This is the last email newsletter of 2006. A year of significant change within the National Party which has brought renewed commitment from the Caucus and unstinting support for the leadership of John Key and Bill English. Merry Christmas and a Happy ... More >>

Technically speaking, Labour has stuffed up

Friday, 15 December 2006, 10:10 am | New Zealand National Party

The Labour Government has failed to avert a technology teacher crisis, says National’s Associate Education spokesman, Colin King. “Labour is responsible for the total collapse of confidence in the once-rewarding and fulfilling teacher career. Now, ... More >>

John Key Address: Inaugural Jenny Shipley Lecture

Friday, 15 December 2006, 8:34 am | New Zealand National Party

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga rangatira, tena koutou, tena koutou, kua huihui kia ora katoa, katoa. More >>

Cullen driven 'WITT'-less

Thursday, 14 December 2006, 4:26 pm | New Zealand National Party

Labour has been negligent with yet another tertiary institution, this time the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT), says National's Tertiary Education spokesman, Dr Paul Hutchison. More >>

National wants greater Commission accountability

Thursday, 14 December 2006, 8:55 am | New Zealand National Party

National will seek to amend the Mental Health Amendment Bill to ensure the Mental Health Commission does the job properly says National Party Associate Health spokesman Jonathan Coleman. More >>

Real action lacking in draft action plan

Thursday, 14 December 2006, 12:36 am | New Zealand National Party

“New Zealand has an energy crisis obstructing growth and an improvement in living standards, but today’s Draft Action Plan on Energy Efficiency fails to recognise the seriousness of the situation,” says National Party Energy spokesman Gerry Brownlee. More >>

Patients suffer as radiation therapists seek jobs

Thursday, 14 December 2006, 12:11 am | New Zealand National Party

Cancer sufferers are being forced to wait for radiation treatment, while newly trained radiation therapists are being forced to leave the country to find jobs, says National’s Health spokesman, Tony Ryall. More >>

Anderton dragging his heels on party pills

Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 5:10 pm | New Zealand National Party

Despite receiving a number of reports, Jim Anderton is still dragging his heels over the party pill issue, says National MP Jacqui Dean. More >>

Missed opportunity on tax

Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 4:51 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Finance spokesman Bill English is describing Michael Cullen's cryptic messages on personal tax rates as an admission that Labour will empty the bank to buy votes ahead of the next election. More >>

Latest law change won't fix leaky homes

Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 4:27 pm | New Zealand National Party

Leaky home owners have once again been let down by Labour, with only minor changes made to the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service, says National Building spokesman Nick Smith. More >>

Aucklander’s should have right to decide

Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 3:30 pm | New Zealand National Party

Aucklander’s should be able to decide on what shape their local government takes, says National’s Auckland Issues spokesman, Dr Wayne Mapp. Dr Mapp is commenting on the proposal to strengthen Auckland’s regional governance, being considered ... More >>

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