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96% of parents can’t be wrong
Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 4:15 pm | New Zealand National Party
A survey showing that 96% of parents want to choose which schools their children attend shows Labour is out of step with the aspirations of New Zealand families, says National’s Education spokesman, Bill English. He is commenting on the release ... More >>
Labour re-writes definition of beneficiary
Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 2:50 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour's most recent advertisement for Working for Families is an example of how Labour has created a new class of Kiwis - the 'nouveaux-beneficiaries', says Michael Mabbett, President of Young Nats. More >>
One zoning law for all?
Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 2:45 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Education spokesman, Bill English, says Education Minister Steve Maharey must fess up as to whether or not he will continue to let Auckland Grammar School flout Labour's much-vaunted zoning laws. More >>
Nats repeat call for maternity services review
Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 8:48 am | New Zealand National Party
National’s Health spokesman, Tony Ryall, has repeated his call for an independent review of maternity services, saying women need to be reassured that it’s safe to have babies in this country. More >>
Labour will have to shrink Grammar zone
Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 8:47 am | New Zealand National Party
National's Education spokesman, Bill English, says Steve Maharey will have to shrink the Auckland Grammar zone if he is to make good on Labour's promise that all kids can attend their local school. More >>
Collins - Faltering economy needs attention
Friday, 3 February 2006, 5:40 pm | New Zealand National Party
As the income gap between New Zealanders and Australians keeps widening, more than 600 Kiwis a week continue to move to Australia. Most New Zealanders would be able to earn around $200 per week more in Australia. More >>
More DHBs face cash crisis
Friday, 3 February 2006, 2:00 pm | New Zealand National Party
More District Health Boards are facing a cash crisis under the pressure of rising staffing costs and government priorities, says National's Health spokesman, Tony Ryall. More >>
Mapp Report: The Future Of Our Country
Friday, 3 February 2006, 1:56 pm | New Zealand National Party
This Waitangi weekend gives New Zealanders the opportunity to celebrate what it means to be a New Zealander. This will also be a time to consider where our country is headed. Naturally, in a democracy this should be a matter of open public debate - ... More >>
Govt not well-informed of bird flu risk
Friday, 3 February 2006, 1:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
While most New Zealanders are reportedly taking the threat of a bird flu pandemic ‘seriously enough’, the Labour Government is not, says National’s Health spokesman, Tony Ryall. Mr Ryall is commenting on a TNS phone survey on pandemic perceptions, ... More >>
News Worthy, 3 February 2006 - No. 59
Friday, 3 February 2006, 11:16 am | New Zealand National Party
Agent Orange and our New Zealand soldiers in Vietnam; Taxes on fuel; New Zealand flight; More >>
Grants review shows 'Jobs Machine' a hoax
Friday, 3 February 2006, 11:00 am | New Zealand National Party
Restructuring the labyrinth of economic development grants is more evidence the Government accepts the Jobs Machine’s a hoax, says National Party Economic Development spokeswoman Katherine Rich. More >>
Ian Fraser's punishment outrageous
Friday, 3 February 2006, 10:25 am | New Zealand National Party
The punishment meted out to TVNZ's former chief executive for speaking at a parliamentary select committee is simply outrageous and cannot be allowed to stand, says National Finance spokesman John Key. More >>
Corrections' 'prudent' claim is a sad joke
Thursday, 2 February 2006, 4:26 pm | New Zealand National Party
A claim by the Corrections Department that it is a responsible user of economic resources would be funny if it did not involve the cavalier use of public money, says National's Law & Order spokesman, Simon Power. More >>
Police Minister fails on top priority
Thursday, 2 February 2006, 12:33 am | New Zealand National Party
The public will be very disappointed at the latest police priorities botch-up, especially after all the bold promises made by new Police Minister Annette King, says National's Law & Order spokesman, Simon Power. More >>
Govt fails to heed economic warnings
Wednesday, 1 February 2006, 11:47 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government has shown it doesn't realise the urgent need to take action with its comments today that business tax changes could be more than two years away, says National Leader Don Brash. More >>
Brash Speech: Labour’s Legacy: A Faltering Economy
Wednesday, 1 February 2006, 8:22 am | New Zealand National Party
An address to the Orewa Rotary Club by Don Brash Leader of the National Party 31 January 2006 More >>
Economy suffers as Labour fails to act
Wednesday, 1 February 2006, 8:20 am | New Zealand National Party
The already large gap between our incomes and those in Australia will just keep getting wider under present policies, says National Leader Don Brash. More >>
Rental housing changes would drive landlords away
Monday, 30 January 2006, 5:24 pm | New Zealand National Party
Proposed changes to rental housing laws could make the housing shortage worse by driving people away from owning rental properties, says National's Housing spokesman, Phil Heatley. More >>
Prisoner compo Act allows more claims
Monday, 30 January 2006, 3:49 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour's decision to allow prisoners to sue the taxpayer for compensation for alleged ill-treatment is coming home to roost with reports that more than $5 million in lawsuits are in the pipeline, says National's Law & Order spokesman, Simon Power. More >>
Night classes can be saved
Monday, 30 January 2006, 10:18 am | New Zealand National Party
Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen should step in and save the traditional school night class, says National's Education spokesman, Bill English. More >>
