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Carter must resign over Whangamata fiasco

Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 9:37 am | New Zealand National Party

National’s Environment spokesman, Nick Smith, says Chris Carter abused his ministerial powers over the Whangamata Marina decision and must resign. “The High Court decision to overturn Chris Carter’s rejection of the marina shows the Minister didn’t ... More >>

Border agencies should be stopping liable parents

Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 9:00 am | New Zealand National Party

People who owe child support money should not be able to go overseas till they pay up, says National's Welfare spokeswoman, Judith Collins. More >>

Farcical ditching of Auck plan

Monday, 18 September 2006, 5:56 pm | New Zealand National Party

The ditching of the week-old plan for one greater council for Auckland shows the need for legislation that will let Aucklanders decide for themselves whether the current local government structure is right for the city, says Helensville MP John ... More >>

Labour not serious about parent involvement

Monday, 18 September 2006, 5:55 pm | New Zealand National Party

If Labour was serious about increasing parental involvement in education it would ensure all parents were provided with clear information on how their children were progressing, says National's Education spokesman, Bill English. More >>

Kimberley: Labour misuses millions

Monday, 18 September 2006, 9:51 am | New Zealand National Party

National Party Horowhenua-based MP Nathan Guy says Labour is misusing millions of dollars on consultants as it attempts to relocate residents from the Kimberley Health Centre. More >>

Hodgson condoning patient suffering

Monday, 18 September 2006, 9:15 am | New Zealand National Party

Health Minister Pete Hodgson must immediately instruct DHBs to get back to the negotiating table as provincial hospitals prepare for another week of disruption, says National’s Health spokesman, Tony Ryall. More >>

Rural medicine facing another setback

Sunday, 17 September 2006, 1:45 pm | New Zealand National Party

The critical shortage of rural and provincial GPs will only get worse if medical students no longer have the option of rural placements, says National’s Associate Health spokeswoman (Rural Health), Jo Goodhew. More >>

Labour, UF block small business inquiry

Sunday, 17 September 2006, 1:44 pm | New Zealand National Party

Wellington-based National MP Mark Blumsky is disappointed that Labour and United Future have blocked his request for a select committee inquiry into the needs and concerns of small business. More >>

Don Brash Writes - 15 September 2006

Friday, 15 September 2006, 3:17 pm | New Zealand National Party

Recent events; Visit to Samoa; Labour's pledge card I want to thank my colleagues and the many other New Zealanders who have communicated their support to my family and me in recent days. I am pleased to be back at work and resuming my official duties. More >>

Listen to the professionals, Minister

Friday, 15 September 2006, 10:27 am | New Zealand National Party

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel is out of line to ignore the advice of experts from the Accounting Standards Review Board on proposed changes to financial reporting standards, says National’s Associate Finance spokesman Craig Foss. More >>

Don Brash back on deck

Friday, 15 September 2006, 9:28 am | New Zealand National Party

National Party Leader Don Brash has resumed his official programme following two days of special leave, expressing thanks to colleagues for giving him "some much needed family space". "I want to thank my colleagues and the many other New Zealanders ... More >>

Not another blackout, Minister!

Friday, 15 September 2006, 8:42 am | New Zealand National Party

Energy Minister David Parker must explain why New Zealand today experienced its third major blackout in as many months, says National Party Energy spokesman Nick Smith. More >>

Barker bungles his way through courts funding

Friday, 15 September 2006, 12:16 am | New Zealand National Party

National Party Associate Justice spokeswoman Kate Wilkinson says Courts Minister Rick Barker should get on top of his portfolio, after conflicting statements about spending on courts. “In his rush to defend a failing court system where waiting ... More >>

No reassurance over radiographers' strike

Thursday, 14 September 2006, 4:34 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Government has buried its head in the sand over the radiographers' strike, says National’s Associate Health spokesman Dr Jonathan Coleman. In Parliament today, Associate Minister of Health Damien O'Connor admitted he has no idea whether the ... More >>

Trade training in trouble

Thursday, 14 September 2006, 4:31 pm | New Zealand National Party

National MP Colin King says there is no hope of solving the skills shortage when so many students don't even have the option of skills training. He is referring to figures released by National's Education spokesman, Bill English, which show that ... More >>