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Another tax backdown coming from Govt

Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 2:12 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Government is setting the stage to back down on its earlier misguided attempt to impose a capital gains tax on Kiwi investments offshore, says National Party Finance spokesman John Key. More >>

Schools - significant, ongoing financial hardship

Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 11:13 am | New Zealand National Party

National’s Education spokesman, Bill English, says more than 200 schools will have started the year with significant financial problems. More >>

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 >>