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Scare-tactics no substitute for policy

Wednesday, 24 August 2005, 8:20 am | New Zealand National Party

“Too many children are being locked into the welfare trap under this Labour Government,” says National Party Welfare spokeswoman Judith Collins. More >>

Mallard caves in on wananga

Wednesday, 24 August 2005, 12:14 am | New Zealand National Party

“Labour is too scared to follow up Trevor Mallard’s decision to sack the wananga council and replace it with a commissioner,” says National Party Education spokesman Bill English. More >>

Stunning about-face on loan costings

Tuesday, 23 August 2005, 5:16 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Finance spokesman John Key says "Labour has changed its story" on the costings for its student loan policy. More >>

Labour poised for roading compromise

Tuesday, 23 August 2005, 3:07 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Transport spokesman Maurice Williamson says it’s clear a compromise on road funding is looming between the Greens and Labour. More >>

Labour on the brink of out borrowing National

Tuesday, 23 August 2005, 2:07 pm | New Zealand National Party

“Wild claims by Michael Cullen that National will lead New Zealand into a pathway of debt are about as accurate as his statement that there’s no room for tax relief,” says National Party Finance spokesman John Key More >>

Helen Clark misleads on allowances

Tuesday, 23 August 2005, 1:58 pm | New Zealand National Party

“Helen Clark wilfully misled Kiwis last night when she claimed that Labour had increased the number of students getting student allowances,” says National Party Education spokesman Bill English. More >>

Clark passes buck again on motorcade

Tuesday, 23 August 2005, 1:22 pm | New Zealand National Party

“Helen Clark should just apologise to the staffers and the police she continues to hang out to dry over her speeding motorcade case,” says National Party Deputy Leader Gerry Brownlee. More >>

Under threes will pay higher fees

Tuesday, 23 August 2005, 1:18 pm | New Zealand National Party

"About half of all parents of children under three will pay higher childcare fees under Labour's childcare policy," says National's Education spokesman Bill English. More >>

Newsworthy Tax Special

Tuesday, 23 August 2005, 10:33 am | New Zealand National Party

National's Tax Policy National's plan restructures the tax system by providing fair tax relief and targeted family assistance worth about $3.9 billion by the third year. More >>

Key rubbishes claims on transport

Tuesday, 23 August 2005, 8:36 am | New Zealand National Party

National Party Finance spokesman John Key is urging Transport Minister Pete Hodgson to check his facts. More >>

Gerry in the House: National's tax plan

Tuesday, 23 August 2005, 12:15 am | New Zealand National Party

National plans to significantly overhaul New Zealand's tax system by reducing the tax rate faced by ordinary New Zealanders who work a little harder, or do some extra overtime. The package announced today is designed to allow people to get ahead from ... More >>

Don Brash Writes

Monday, 22 August 2005, 5:09 pm | New Zealand National Party

National believes in giving you more control of your own money. Find out how big your tax cut will be by visiting www.taxcuts.co.nz. You can also read my tax cut speech in full here, and watch the webcast at www.nationaltv.org.nz. Tell your friends. More >>

Greens still confused about section 59

Monday, 22 August 2005, 4:17 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Families spokeswoman Judith Collins says it is a shame the Green Party is still confused about the implications involved with repealing section 59 of the Crimes Act. More >>

Desperate Labour U-turns on housing

Monday, 22 August 2005, 3:49 pm | New Zealand National Party

Labour is displaying its desperation by announcing today that it will provide more help for first-time homebuyers, says National's Housing Spokesman, David Carter. More >>

Brash: Getting ahead with National

Monday, 22 August 2005, 1:16 pm | New Zealand National Party

Getting ahead with National Address at the launch of National's fair tax & family assistance policy, Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland. More >>

National shares Chamber of Commerce concerns

Monday, 22 August 2005, 11:53 am | New Zealand National Party

National's Commerce spokesman, Brian Connell, says that strong similarities between the Chamber of Commerce's election manifesto, released on Friday, and National's own policies, will provide a strong platform in achieving reform under a National ... More >>