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National standards for literacy on the way
Wednesday, 29 November 2006, 3:15 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Education spokesman Bill English is delighted his Private Member’s Bill introducing national standards for literacy will be debated in Parliament. “Parents and schools need to know where every child stands relative to national standards ... More >>
Labour to blame for health strikes
Wednesday, 29 November 2006, 2:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour's industrial relations law is to blame for the strike by laboratory workers which started today and which could threaten the safety of thousands of patients, say National's Industrial Relations spokesman Wayne Mapp and Health spokesman Tony ... More >>
Key: New Zealand Society of Actuaries
Wednesday, 29 November 2006, 11:45 am | New Zealand National Party
When I was asked to speak at this conference some months ago, I accepted in my position as National Party finance spokesman. Well, I am extremely proud to be in Queenstown today in my new position as National Party leader. More >>
National wants emissions market talks
Wednesday, 29 November 2006, 12:05 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader John Key says New Zealand should look at being part of talks the Australian Government is undertaking on an emissions trading system. In a speech in Queenstown today, he said National has always favoured an emissions trading system, ... More >>
Key: North Shore National Party luncheon
Tuesday, 28 November 2006, 1:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
It’s a real pleasure to be giving my first speech as Leader of the Opposition here in my own electorate of Helensville. The opportunity to do so means a great deal to me. In 2002 and again in 2005 the voters of Helensville expressed their confidence ... More >>
Hospital system descends into chaos
Tuesday, 28 November 2006, 10:48 am | New Zealand National Party
The hospital system is descending into utter chaos and Health Minister Pete Hodgson is doing nothing about it, says National's Health spokesman, Tony Ryall. More >>
National appoints Chief Press Secretary
Tuesday, 28 November 2006, 8:26 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader John Key is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Taylor as Chief Press Secretary. More >>
P and KFC consumed in prisons
Monday, 27 November 2006, 4:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
Reports by an ex-inmate that pure methamphetamine or 'P' is being openly smoked in the exercise yard at Mt. Eden Prison while guards stay in their offices shows just how ineffective the Corrections system has become, says National's Law & Order spokesman, ... More >>
Nats Welcome New Leader & Deputy Thank Brownlee
Monday, 27 November 2006, 3:49 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party president Judy Kirk today welcomed John Key as Leader of the New Zealand National Party. “Mr Key’s aspirational vision and dynamic approach to both politics and the National Party, puts National in the driver’s seat for winning the next ... More >>
National Welcomes New Deputy Leader
Monday, 27 November 2006, 3:12 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party president Judy Kirk today welcomed Hon Bill English as Deputy Leader of the New Zealand National Party. “Mr English’s strong party links and connection to the rural heartland ensures that National remains strongly committed to one of ... More >>
National thanks retiring Deputy Leader
Monday, 27 November 2006, 3:12 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party president Judy Kirk today thanked Gerry Brownlee for his work as the National Party’s Deputy Leader. “Mr Brownlee’s efforts and hard-work as Deputy Leader of the Party are well known. I would personally like to take this time to ... More >>
National Welcomes New Leader
Monday, 27 November 2006, 3:11 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party president Judy Kirk today welcomed John Key as Leader of the New Zealand National Party. “Mr Key’s aspirational vision and dynamic approach to both politics and the National Party, puts National in the driver’s seat for winning the next ... More >>
Statement from Bill English
Monday, 27 November 2006, 8:22 am | New Zealand National Party
“My aim over the past three days has been to help put together an experienced and united National team to win the next election and provide New Zealand with good government,” says National Party MP Bill English. More >>
Gerry Brownlee Statement on Deputy Leadership
Monday, 27 November 2006, 8:19 am | New Zealand National Party
Tomorrow, the National Party caucus will choose a new leader. I’m confident that will be John Key and he has my full support. More >>
Elective surgery shutdown begins Monday
Monday, 27 November 2006, 8:17 am | New Zealand National Party
More than 2,000 patients will get phone calls tomorrow cancelling their elective surgery as hospitals around the country start preparing for the laboratory workers’ 7-day strike beginning on Wednesday, says National Party Health spokesman Tony Ryall. More >>
Report confirms families are not better off
Sunday, 26 November 2006, 12:32 am | New Zealand National Party
Report confirms families are not better off under Labour The Labour-led Government has squandered a golden opportunity to make families better off, says National’s Families spokeswoman, Judith Collins. She is responding to reports of a research ... More >>
Wanganui: Health Minister must act now – or resign
Sunday, 26 November 2006, 12:18 am | New Zealand National Party
National’s Health spokesman, Tony Ryall, says Health Minister Peter Hodgson must take urgent action over the escalating crisis at Wanganui Hospital – or he should resign. More >>
Labour rips $300 million off employers
Sunday, 26 November 2006, 12:15 am | New Zealand National Party
Labour rips $300 million off employers ACC Minister Ruth Dyson’s determination to by-pass normal consultation processes to ram through the merger of the employer and self-employed ACC accounts, while ripping about $300 million off employers, is ... More >>
Stolen emails injunction lifted
Friday, 24 November 2006, 11:37 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Don Brash went to the High Court at Wellington this morning to seek to lift the interim injunction concerning publication of his stolen emails so Nicky Hager’s book could be published without further delay. More >>
www.mccully.co.nz- 24 November 2006
Friday, 24 November 2006, 11:36 am | New Zealand National Party
On election day 2005, Don Brash met at his Glendowie home with his closest advisors. Polls showed a race that was too close to call. And Dr Brash had prepared two election night speeches: a victory speech and a concession speech. The latter, as he revealed ... More >>
