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Sir Hugh Kawharu: a gentleman and a scholar

Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 2:51 pm | New Zealand National Party

The death of Sir Hugh Kawharu this week leaves a significant vacuum in the leadership of our nation, following so closely after the passing of Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu and Lord Cooke of Thorndon, says National MP Georgina te Heuheu. More >>

Cullen lacks credibility on tax cuts

Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 2:45 pm | New Zealand National Party

Michael Cullen's effort today to dangle a corporate tax cut carrot to business is without credibility, says National's Finance spokesman, John Key. More >>

CYF removes babies in increasing numbers

Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 11:20 am | New Zealand National Party

In the past year CYF removed 255 infants, under a year old, from their parents, double the number in 2004, according to figures released by National's Associate Welfare spokeswoman Anne Tolley. More >>

73 on benefit for more than a decade due to stress

Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 11:06 am | New Zealand National Party

National Party Welfare spokeswoman Judith Collins is questioning the Government’s commitment to mental health in light of new figures showing 73 people have been on a benefit for more than a decade due to stress. “Labour has just left these people ... More >>

Youth gangs: Expand, review - what's new?

Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 9:52 am | New Zealand National Party

The Government's much-heralded moves to tackle youth gang issues in South Auckland are positive but most do not offer anything new, says National's Law & Order spokesman, Simon Power. More >>

Allan Peachey recovering from surgery

Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 12:12 am | New Zealand National Party

Tamaki MP Allan Peachey is on leave from Parliament as he recovers from surgery. He says he expects a straightforward recovery and is looking forward to returning to Parliament in due course. More >>

Labour red faced over leaky building 'beat up'

Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 12:11 am | New Zealand National Party

National Party Housing spokesman Phil Heatley says Labour has been left red faced by revelations that a number of state homes have been hit by leaky building syndrome. “I’m sure the Prime Minister remembers the attack she led on the media over the ... More >>

Key Labour youth crime programme fails

Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 12:10 am | New Zealand National Party

One of Labour’s key youth crime prevention programmes has failed to reduce re-offending after three years and $12 million, according to an evaluation report obtained by National's Law & Order spokesman, Simon Power. More >>

On-the-spot domestic violence orders welcome

Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 4:27 pm | New Zealand National Party

National’s Law & Order spokesman, Simon Power, welcomes a police move to issue on-the-spot domestic violence orders in a bid to cut the soaring violence rate. Police said they were considering the benefits of the orders after Australian authorities ... More >>

Obesity education should not be left to schools al

Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 4:26 pm | New Zealand National Party

National’s Health spokesman, Tony Ryall, says the Government shouldn’t put the burden of reducing the nation’s waistline onto schools alone. He is commenting on today’s Labour-Green announcement of a $3 million-a-year ‘nutrition fund’ ... More >>

National pays tribute to Sir Hugh Kawharu

Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 3:56 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Maori Affairs spokesman Gerry Brownlee says the National Party wishes to extend its sincere condolences to the whanau of Sir Hugh Kawharu who has died in Auckland following a brief illness. More >>

Explanation needed on Skyhawks so-called sale

Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 2:21 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Defence spokesman Murray McCully is calling on the Defence Minister to provide a full explanation on the lack of progress with the sale of the Air Force Skyhawk and Aermacchis one year after the Government announced a successful sale. More >>

Whangamata: Minister’s excuses don’t wash

Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 11:35 am | New Zealand National Party

Conservation Minister Chris Carter’s excuses for breaking the law in the Whangamata Marina case do not wash and are not grounds for appeal, says National’s Environment spokesman, Nick Smith. More >>

National would invoke WTO process over apple ban

Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 11:00 am | New Zealand National Party

A National Government would invoke the World Trade Organisation dispute process over Australia’s continued unscientific ban on the import of New Zealand apples, says National’s Associate Agriculture spokesman (Horticulture) Craig Foss. More >>

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 >>