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National will hold new government to account
Monday, 17 October 2005, 6:20 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Don Brash says the onus is now on Helen Clark to hold her coalition government together. More >>
Thank you Clevedon Electorate!
Sunday, 16 October 2005, 3:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
I was absolutely delighted with the wonderful majority of 12,871 for the candidate vote. What was even more pleasing was Clevedon's National Party vote rocketing from 7,764 in 2002 to 19,527 in 2005. The National Party received 52% of the Party vote ... More >>
What's Going wONg
Friday, 14 October 2005, 3:45 pm | New Zealand National Party
This week I spoke at the bi-annual conference for the New Zealand Credit and Finance Institute about forging relationships with our Asian communities - it is a credit to the Institute that they have recognised the importance of understanding what makes ... More >>
www.mccully.co.nz - 14 October 2005
Friday, 14 October 2005, 1:01 pm | New Zealand National Party
It was a classic case of good news and bad news for Radio New Zealand staff last week. First, the state broadcaster’s staff received news that a new collective contract, negotiated with the union, had just been formally approved by the company. Salary ... More >>
News Worthy
Friday, 14 October 2005, 9:54 am | New Zealand National Party
The case for a supercity in Auckland; Log jams in the courts; Deficit; New Zealand heroes; Monaco and the Entrepreneur of the Year award More >>
Justice Ministry should be prosecuted for bungle
Wednesday, 12 October 2005, 6:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
Nelson MP Nick Smith wants the Ministry of Justice prosecuted for publishing on its website sensitive Family Court information in which a family and children could easily be identified. More >>
If DOC Won’t Protect Moose, Then I Will, Says Roy
Tuesday, 11 October 2005, 9:37 am | New Zealand National Party
Invercargill MP Eric Roy will introduce a Members’ Bill to protect Fiordland’s moose population if the Department of Conservation or Conservation Authority tries to have them culled. More >>
National Party staffing change
Monday, 10 October 2005, 9:34 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Don Brash says today he has received, with regret, the resignation of his Chief of Staff, Richard Long. More >>
www.mccully.co.nz 7 October 2005
Friday, 7 October 2005, 2:30 pm | New Zealand National Party
The decision by TVNZ not to renew the contract of news anchor Judy Bailey has been inevitable for months. But the explanation by TVNZ’s chief executive, Sisterhood flunky Ian Fraser, is at best, economical with the truth. Fraser blamed falling ratings ... More >>
Labour caught short on biosecurity
Friday, 7 October 2005, 1:49 pm | New Zealand National Party
Two biosecurity alarms within a month show that the Labour Government has failed to heed dire warnings made by the Auditor-General two years ago, says National’s Biosecurity spokesman, Shane Ardern. More >>
News Worthy
Friday, 7 October 2005, 9:56 am | New Zealand National Party
Robert Ripley left his legacy with 27 Ripleys' "Believe it or not" museums worldwide and a syndicated daily cartoon. At the peak of its popularity the cartoon was being read by about 80 million readers. More >>
Breast Cancer Centre And Database Needed
Thursday, 6 October 2005, 3:22 pm | New Zealand National Party
National MP and breast specialist, Dr Jackie Blue is calling for the establishment of a dedicated national breast cancer centre. More >>
Labour gives paedophiles licence to prowl
Thursday, 6 October 2005, 10:46 am | New Zealand National Party
Labour's incompetence gives paedophiles licence to prowl, says National’s Law and Order spokesman Tony Ryall. He is commenting on reports today that dangerous paedophiles are being freed into the community unsupervised while court delays undermine laws ... More >>
Brash pays tribute to Hon John Falloon
Wednesday, 5 October 2005, 10:53 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Don Brash today paid tribute to the Hon John Falloon, a man who made "a tremendous contribution to the development of the New Zealand economy". More >>
Bailey a scapegoat for incompetent management
Wednesday, 5 October 2005, 10:48 am | New Zealand National Party
National's Broadcasting spokeswoman, Georgina Te Heuheu, says TVNZ has made newsreader Judy Bailey a scapegoat for its incompetent management and falling ratings. More >>
Bill English Chapman Lecture – 3 October 2005
Tuesday, 4 October 2005, 3:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
Last week the class photos came home. In one photo there were only three names I would identify as traditional Kiwi names, and they belonged to the only three obviously European faces. More >>
Vic fee increases just the beginning
Tuesday, 4 October 2005, 2:56 pm | New Zealand National Party
Students at tertiary education institutions throughout the country should expect substantial fee increases as a result of Labour's student loan policy, says National Party Education spokesman Bill English. More >>
www.mccully.co.nz - 'And the Winner is…'
Monday, 3 October 2005, 1:43 pm | New Zealand National Party
The special votes have been counted. The Maori Party has gained an entitlement to a third seat, reducing the overhang to one (and the size of the whole Parliament to 121). The National Party has dropped a seat (to 48) leaving Helen Clark (with ... More >>
Shanks disappointed but pleased for Party
Monday, 3 October 2005, 8:11 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party candidate Katrina Shanks says she is naturally disappointed that special votes, counted today, resulted in her losing her seat in Parliament. More >>
Dr Brash: Notes On 2005 Final Election Result
Saturday, 1 October 2005, 12:34 am | New Zealand National Party
Speaking notes for National Party Leader Don Brash, National Party Caucus Room, Old Parliament Buildings, Wellington. More >>