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Giant telescope should be supported
Monday, 4 December 2006, 2:51 pm | New Zealand National Party
New Zealand must grasp the opportunity to support Australia and reap the awards of the world's largest telescope, says National's Science spokesman, Dr Paul Hutchison. More >>
Assurances needed from Police Minister
Monday, 4 December 2006, 11:50 am | New Zealand National Party
Police Minister Annette King must order an investigation into claims that it is 'common practice' for staff to access information on the police computer for their personal use, says National's Police spokesman, Chester Borrows. More >>
John Key on corporate box incident
Monday, 4 December 2006, 9:04 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader John Key says he appreciates the statement from MP Jonathan Coleman that he has learnt a lot from an incident at a corporate box during the recent U2 concert. More >>
Statement from Jonathan Coleman MP
Monday, 4 December 2006, 9:03 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party MP Jonathan Coleman says he "has learned a lot from the storm in a teacup" that has erupted around his decision to light up a cigar in a designated smoking area at the recent U2 concert in Auckland. More >>
Priorities at Corrections questioned
Monday, 4 December 2006, 9:01 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Justice and Corrections spokesman Simon Power says he questions the Corrections Department priorities after the latest revelations around the Liam Ashley tragedy. More >>
Bill English National Education: Signing Off
Friday, 1 December 2006, 5:00 pm | New Zealand National Party
Katherine Rich has my full support as the new Spokesperson on Education. Katherine is hard working, smart and approachable. She will do an excellent job, as she did in the welfare portfolio she held for some time. Katherine will be the Minister of ... More >>
Chester Borrows back on the beat
Friday, 1 December 2006, 4:21 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party MP, Chester Borrows, says he's humbled to be given the Police beat in National's reshuffled caucus, announced today. More >>
www.mccully.co.nz - 01 December 2006
Friday, 1 December 2006, 3:18 pm | New Zealand National Party
The generational shift within the National Party leadership scarcely took New Zealanders by surprise early this week. But there are several features of the transition that were most unusual. And all of them point to a new level of discipline and professionalism ... More >>
Blue looks forward to tackling Women's Affairs
Friday, 1 December 2006, 2:41 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party MP Jackie Blue says she's looking forward to tackling the Government's "failed record on women's issues" now she has been made Women's Affairs spokeswoman in National's reshuffled caucus. More >>
The Mapp Report - New directions for National
Friday, 1 December 2006, 1:30 pm | New Zealand National Party
One of John Key’s characteristics is his clarity on issues. He knows what he believes. For quite some time people have been looking for a new direction from National, and that is to be more inclusive. During the last campaign a number of people said to ... More >>
News Worthy - 1 December 2006
Friday, 1 December 2006, 11:21 am | New Zealand National Party
The stadium and the Rugby World Cup – Part 3; Bakers resist Folic Acid plan for good reason; Miscarriages of justice More >>
Hawke's Bay MPs want action on apples
Friday, 1 December 2006, 9:51 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party's Hawke's Bay MPs are adding their voices to the call for decisive action by the Government on the apple dispute with Australia. More >>
Groser: Go to WTO over apples
Friday, 1 December 2006, 9:50 am | New Zealand National Party
"Immediate and decisive action to defend the interests of Kiwi apple growers is now required by invoking the WTO procedures designed specifically for this purpose," says National Party Trade spokesman Tim Groser. More >>
National’s Shadow Cabinet revealed
Friday, 1 December 2006, 12:30 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader John Key has announced a reshuffled portfolio lineup that will form the foundation of National’s team heading into the next election. A highlight of the reshuffle is the replacement of the front bench group with a Shadow Cabinet ... More >>
Pansy Speak: Shanghai Express
Friday, 1 December 2006, 12:13 am | New Zealand National Party
It’s been an explosive two weeks in politics! Former National leader Dr Don Brash entered politics four years ago to make a difference and he’s done this by building a strong foundation for National to win the next election. He’s set the political ... More >>
Rural health workforce crisis needs action
Thursday, 30 November 2006, 4:39 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour's neglect of the rural health workforce crisis has been confirmed in a just released report published by the Ministry of Health. More >>
Key: Foreign Affairs & Defence Seminar
Thursday, 30 November 2006, 1:59 pm | New Zealand National Party
Opening Remarks: Foreign Affairs & Defence Seminar Caucus Room, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. More >>
Today's the day Minister, so where's the report?
Thursday, 30 November 2006, 1:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Law & Order spokesperson Simon Power is calling on the Minister of Corrections to front-up to the Ashley family and release the report, due today, into the death of their son while in his department's care. More >>
Dr Paul Hutchison National Party ACC Spokesman
Thursday, 30 November 2006, 1:05 pm | New Zealand National Party
ACC is under intense pressure from Labour to ram through at least five unprecedented changes that will fundamentally alter the basis of the scheme, says National's ACC spokesman, Dr Paul Hutchison. More >>
Congratulations over Fiji talks
Wednesday, 29 November 2006, 5:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
Fiji Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and Commodore Frank Bainimarama are to be congratulated for taking up New Zealand’s invitation to meet for talks in Wellington today, says National’s Associate Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesman, John Hayes. More >>
