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Nats call for re-opening of tax bill submissions

Thursday, 28 September 2006, 3:22 pm | New Zealand National Party

National agrees that submissions to the Government’s tax bill should be re-opened following the announcement of a major rethink in the way overseas share investments are taxed. More >>

Compliance costs survey an indictment on Labour

Thursday, 28 September 2006, 2:50 pm | New Zealand National Party

A new survey showing compliance costs have risen for four out of six business sizes is an indictment on the Labour-led Government’s policies, says National's Economic Development spokeswoman, Katherine Rich. More >>

AUS wrong to point finger at National

Thursday, 28 September 2006, 2:46 pm | New Zealand National Party

The university staff union is wrong to blame National for the litany of problems in the tertiary education sector after seven years of Labour Government, says National Party Education spokesman Bill English. More >>

New report highlights failing infrastructure

Thursday, 28 September 2006, 2:33 pm | New Zealand National Party

Failing infrastructure is a serious risk to New Zealand’s future economic prospects and must be urgently addressed, says National’s Energy and Building Spokesman Nick Smith. He is commenting on a just-released report from the NZ Council for Infrastructure ... More >>

Brash welcomes Plunket commitment to hotline

Thursday, 28 September 2006, 2:30 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Leader Don Brash has welcomed Plunket’s commitment to PlunketLine, but accused Helen Clark of betraying parents after promising that Labour would fund and expand the service. “It’s very clear there is still a high demand from parents ... More >>

Cullen sends shot across Bollard’s bow

Thursday, 28 September 2006, 2:28 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Deputy Finance spokesman Bill English says Michael Cullen has sent a shot across Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard’s bow over the prospect of interest rate rises ahead of the next election. More >>

Maharey at odds with Clark

Thursday, 28 September 2006, 11:52 am | New Zealand National Party

Science Minister Steve Maharey should follow Helen Clark's request and ensure that the Marsden Fund's processes are scrutinized following the controversial award of $465,000 for a sex study, says National's Science spokesman, Dr Paul Hutchison. More >>

NZEI too partisan

Wednesday, 27 September 2006, 5:03 pm | New Zealand National Party

A speech by the President of the NZEI shows the organisation cannot separate its professional role from its political opposition to the National Party, says National’s Education spokesman, Bill English. More >>

International education in disarray

Wednesday, 27 September 2006, 3:49 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Government has dropped the ball on international education, says National Party Associate Education spokeswoman, Pansy Wong. She is commenting on a report on English language schools that shows tuition income has plummeted from $258 million in 2003 ... More >>

Teachers vote no confidence in Labour

Wednesday, 27 September 2006, 1:29 pm | New Zealand National Party

“Teachers at the PPTA conference have effectively delivered a vote of no confidence in Labour’s handling of the NCEA debacle and Steve Maharey’s management,” says National Party Education spokesman Bill English. “Five years down the track, teachers ... More >>

Another Labour building blow-out

Wednesday, 27 September 2006, 11:58 am | New Zealand National Party

"Labour has again displayed its total incapacity to properly budget for public building projects," says National Party Associate Justice spokeswoman Kate Wilkinson. More >>

Brash - Tertiary Education: where to from here?

Wednesday, 27 September 2006, 11:22 am | New Zealand National Party

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for the opportunity to address your conference. It is a pleasure to be able to speak to an audience of talented and dedicated professionals in this important part of the tertiary education sector. More >>

Give teachers tools to deal with problem students

Wednesday, 27 September 2006, 8:36 am | New Zealand National Party

Teachers need more options for dealing with badly behaved students says National Party Education spokesman Bill English. More >>

Common sense needed in mental health staffing

Wednesday, 27 September 2006, 12:00 am | New Zealand National Party

A common-sense approach to mental health staffing is needed to ensure that service provision is maintained, says National's Associate Health spokesman (Mental Health), Dr Jonathan Coleman. More >>

Police inquiry will be $2.2m over budget

Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 1:35 pm | New Zealand National Party

The fifth delay to the Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct will further undermine the public’s confidence in the police, says National’s Law & Order spokesman, Simon Power. More >>

National Caucus suspends Connell

Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 11:53 am | New Zealand National Party

National Party Leader Don Brash says the National Party Caucus today decided to suspend MP Brian Connell. The National Party Board resolved last Thursday that Mr Connell had again failed to show the restraint and discipline expected of a Caucus member, ... More >>