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More Spin Doctors, Fewer Economics Staff At RBNZ
Thursday, 18 August 2022, 11:37 am | New Zealand National Party
Despite a huge increase in the Reserve Bank budget and runaway inflation, the Bank has massively increased its central office communications functions while failing to bolster its core economics function, says National’s Finance Spokesperson Nicola ... More >>
Surgical Wait List Hits New Record
Thursday, 18 August 2022, 9:43 am | New Zealand National Party
A new record has been set for New Zealanders waiting more than four months for surgery, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says. “Health Minister Andrew Little has set a new record in the health sector – this time for the worst surgical wait ... More >>
Tinetti In Hiding As Strike Action Looms
Wednesday, 17 August 2022, 4:30 pm | New Zealand National Party
Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti needs to quit hiding and urgently get around a table to resolve issues at Fire and Emergency NZ before firefighters walk off the job on Friday, National’s Fire and Emergency spokesperson Todd Muller says. “Just ... More >>
National Pays Tribute To Sir Toby Curtis
Wednesday, 17 August 2022, 3:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Christopher Luxon has extended his condolences to the whānau of Sir Toby Curtis following his passing. "Sir Toby was a highly respected kaumātua and dedicated his life to improving the lives of Māori and all people in New Zealand. ... More >>
OCR Hike Means More Pain For Homeowners
Wednesday, 17 August 2022, 3:09 pm | New Zealand National Party
In a massive blow to homeowners, out-of-control inflation has pushed the Reserve Bank into once again hiking the Official Cash Rate by a dramatic 50 basis points, National’s Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis says. “Today’s statement is yet ... More >>
Te Pūkenga’s Leadership Plan Misses The Mark
Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 6:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
Te Pūkenga’s leadership consultation plan is big on spin but short on specifics, National’s Tertiary Education spokesperson Penny Simmonds says. “Yesterday’s long-awaited document was a complete let-down. Te Pūkenga’s management had an ... More >>
Labour’s Transport Decision Will Take NZ Backwards
Monday, 15 August 2022, 1:10 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour’s decision to scrap the Public Transport Operating Model will take our public transport system backwards by removing a competitive market based approach to service delivery, National’s Transport spokesperson Simeon Brown says. “Allowing ... More >>
Millions Spent And Only 7 Per Cent Of Target Reached
Saturday, 13 August 2022, 6:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
The measles catch-up campaign is just the latest expensive botched health programme under Labour, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says. “The $20 million two year measles catch-up programme was completed last month and the results are ... More >>
Further Steps Needed To Unlock Build-to-Rent
Friday, 12 August 2022, 4:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour has finally heeded the calls of many in the housing sector to make it easier for Build-to-Rent houses to be developed in New Zealand, but more needs to be done to unlock its true potential, National’s Housing spokesperson Chris Bishop says. ... More >>
Tourism Minister Says Backpackers Not Welcome
Friday, 12 August 2022, 3:09 pm | New Zealand National Party
After two years of pain for the tourism sector, Stuart Nash needs to explain why he doesn’t want a return of backpackers when tourism operators say they’ll take any overseas visitors, National’s Tourism spokesperson Todd McClay says. “The ... More >>
Food Prices Climb Taking Kiwis Backwards
Friday, 12 August 2022, 11:43 am | New Zealand National Party
Kiwi families continue to battle runaway food prices, National’s Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says. Data released by Stats NZ today show that food prices have increased by an average of 7.4 per cent in the last 12 months, which included a 10 per cent ... More >>
Govt Must Rule Out Banning School Drop-off
Friday, 12 August 2022, 11:01 am | New Zealand National Party
Michael Wood needs to make it clear that the Government will not be dictating how parents can and can’t drop their kids off at school, National’s Transport spokesperson Simeon Brown says. “When asked on Newshub’s AM if Labour’s radical transport ... More >>
Jobseeker Benefit Numbers Remain Sky High
Friday, 12 August 2022, 10:41 am | New Zealand National Party
Today’s figures show Jobseeker numbers are still incredibly high despite labour shortages in almost every sector, National's Social Development and Employment spokesperson Louise Upston says. “Weekly benefit statistics from the Ministry of Social Development ... More >>
Kāinga Ora In Deep Trouble
Thursday, 11 August 2022, 4:17 pm | New Zealand National Party
Kāinga Ora’s financial viability and sustainability is in serious doubt and Labour has no idea what to do about it, National’s Housing spokesperson Chris Bishop says. Leaked briefings have revealed that Housing officials advised Housing Minister Megan ... More >>
Officials Tried To Stop Labour Spending Spree
Thursday, 11 August 2022, 1:16 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government needs to explain to New Zealanders struggling with the cost of living crisis why they ignored Treasury’s advice to rein in its spending, National’s Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis says. “Newly-released Budget documents reveal ... More >>
NZ Migrant Arrivals Hit Lowest Mark Since 1990s
Thursday, 11 August 2022, 12:49 pm | New Zealand National Party
Today’s net migration figures show that Labour has failed to deliver the desperately needed skilled migrants they promised, meaning labour shortages will persist into the future, National’s Immigration spokesperson Erica Stanford says. “In the ... More >>
Lowering The NCEA Bar Is Not The Answer
Wednesday, 10 August 2022, 2:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s decision to issue blanket credits to all NCEA students sets a dangerous precedent and shows that Labour has no plan to turn around plummeting achievement levels, National’s Education spokesperson Erica Stanford says. “Today’s announcement ... More >>
Statement From Sylvia Wood, National Party President
Wednesday, 10 August 2022, 6:26 am | New Zealand National Party
09 August This evening I was advised by National Party Leader Christopher Luxon that Sam Uffindell MP would be stood down from Caucus pending an investigation into further allegations about his past behaviour raised in the media. The investigation ... More >>
Statement From Sam Uffindell MP
Wednesday, 10 August 2022, 6:23 am | New Zealand National Party
When I was a student at Otago I enjoyed a student lifestyle, which included drinking and, at times, smoking marijuana. While in second year a number of flatmates fell out – and two of the flatmates left midway through the year. I reject any accusation ... More >>
Sam Uffindell Stood Down Pending Investigation
Wednesday, 10 August 2022, 6:19 am | New Zealand National Party
09 August Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell has been stood down from the National Party caucus pending an investigation into further allegations about his past behaviour, says National Party Leader Christopher Luxon. “This evening my office became aware ... More >>
