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Possible flu outbreak, but no vaccine
Thursday, 24 March 2005, 8:47 am | New Zealand National Party
Auckland GP Dr Nick Cooper has seen several patients today with classic flu symptoms of headache, fever, myalgia, cough, and rigours, but cannot get the flu vaccine for himself or his patients, says National’s Health spokesman, Paul Hutchison. More >>
Party Vote only in Mana says National Candidate
Thursday, 24 March 2005, 12:34 am | New Zealand National Party
National has selected Wellington barrister Chris Finlayson to contest the Mana electorate in the upcoming general election. More >>
Bungled laws snarl Auckland highway projects
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 5:01 pm | New Zealand National Party
National’s Building and Construction spokesman, Nick Smith, says bungled new building laws are causing a bureaucratic nightmare for engineers trying to solve Auckland’s transport problems. More >>
Possible flu outbreak, but no vaccine
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 4:58 pm | New Zealand National Party
Auckland GP Dr Nick Cooper has seen several patients today with classic flu symptoms of headache, fever, myalgia, cough, and rigours, but cannot get the flu vaccine for himself or his patients, says National’s Health spokesman, Paul Hutchison. More >>
Labour shuts NZ down for Easter
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 3:48 pm | New Zealand National Party
National’s Industrial Relations spokesman, Wayne Mapp, says Labour’s employment laws will see many bars, restaurants and cafes shut over Easter. More >>
Huge deficit another sign of growing imbalances
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 3:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Finance spokesman, John Key, says another “shocking” international balance of payments deficit is a further example of the effects of the unbalanced growth that has occurred under Labour. More >>
Another unnecessary petrol price hike
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 3:16 pm | New Zealand National Party
National’s Energy spokesman, Roger Sowry, says Labour should investigate all options for increasing oil reserves rather than hiking up the price of petrol again. More >>
Australian ban on NZ apples unacceptable
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 1:33 pm | New Zealand National Party
Australia’s continued ban on the import of New Zealand apples is unacceptable, say two National MPs. More >>
Labour must listen to disability expert
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 11:21 am | New Zealand National Party
Labour must heed a call from former Health and Disability Commissioner Robyn Stent for further consultation on the Disabled Persons Employment Promotion (Repeal and Related Matters) Bill, says National’s Disability Issues spokeswoman, Sandra Goudie. More >>
Labour ignored driving licence fraud claims
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 10:02 am | New Zealand National Party
National’s Asian Relationships spokeswoman, Pansy Wong, says Labour has known about driver licensing fraud for months, but appears to have done nothing about it. More >>
This is why change is needed
Tuesday, 22 March 2005, 4:48 pm | New Zealand National Party
This is why change is needed - Ryall National’s Law and Order spokesman, Tony Ryall, says measures to combat youth crime, announced by leader Don Brash yesterday, are vital to ensure young offenders are dealt with before their offending careers progress ... More >>
‘Killer road’ claims another life
Monday, 21 March 2005, 9:51 am | New Zealand National Party
Locals are being asked to sign a petition aimed at drastic improvements to a stretch of State Highway Two dubbed the ‘killer road’ following yet another death on Friday. More >>
Brownlee Speech: A great time to be in National
Monday, 21 March 2005, 8:38 am | New Zealand National Party
I can’t recall the last time there was so much enthusiasm and so much anticipation within our Party organisation. More >>
Don Brash Speech: needs National to fix welfare
Monday, 21 March 2005, 8:36 am | New Zealand National Party
Welcome to the first National Party regional conference in a very important year for the Party and for the people of New Zealand. More >>
Déjà vu in NCEA ‘05 says Bill English
Monday, 21 March 2005, 8:33 am | New Zealand National Party
“All the problems with NCEA in 2004 will be there again in 2005 according to official documents from NZQA,” says National Party Education spokesman Bill English. More >>
Mallard should explain intent of State Sector Act
Monday, 21 March 2005, 8:32 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Maori Affairs spokesman Gerry Brownlee is calling on State Services Minister Trevor Mallard to explain the intent of the State Sector Act under which many public servants are employed. More >>
Consult the industry before any bans - Connell
Monday, 21 March 2005, 8:32 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Forestry spokesman Brian Connell is urging the Labour Government to properly consult with the timber industry before jumping the gun on any ban of arsenic-treated timber. More >>
Kirk Speech CanterburyWestland Regional Conference
Monday, 21 March 2005, 8:13 am | New Zealand National Party
I am sure every Party president has said in election year that this is the most important General Election the Party has faced. But the reality for the National Party is that, if ever there was an election that has to be won, and is there to be won, it is the ... More >>
Brash: Saving a generation of young people
Monday, 21 March 2005, 12:45 am | New Zealand National Party
Most teachers of young children know which of their class are likely to become criminal justice statistics; something that Celia Lashlie said to the great irritation of those who employed her. More >>
Wananga: Auditor-General inquiry a waste of time
Friday, 18 March 2005, 4:22 pm | New Zealand National Party
National’s Education spokesman, Bill English, says an inquiry by the Auditor-General into te Wananga o Aotearoa will find nothing that other public agencies haven’t found already, but that Labour has chosen to ignore. More >>
