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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 >>
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 >>
