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Under-16s Social Media Ban Takes Next Step

Thursday, 23 October 2025, 4:50 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Social Media (Age-Restricted Users) Bill is about protecting our most vulnerable children from harmful online content. More >>

Labour’s Incompetence Continues With More Off-The-Hoof Policy

Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 3:39 pm | New Zealand National Party

"Labour’s latest policy is just another desperate attempt to look busy without doing the hard work. There's no costings, no plan, and no evidence it will deliver anything meaningful," Mr Bishop says. More >>

National Acknowledges The Passing Of Rt Hon Jim Bolger ONZ

Thursday, 16 October 2025, 8:41 am | New Zealand National Party

After leaving politics in 1998, Rt Hon Jim Bolger, continued to serve New Zealand with distinction, as Ambassador to the United States, Chair of New Zealand Post and Kiwibank, and Chancellor of the University of Waikato. More >>

Earthquake-Prone Building Changes To Save Rangitīkei $246m

Monday, 6 October 2025, 6:35 pm | New Zealand National Party

Because of these changes, provincial and regional towns across New Zealand are set to save around $1.8 billion dollars. This money will now flow into productive investments, growing the economy and creating jobs, Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne says. More >>

Labour Reveals Plan For Higher Prices

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 1:59 pm | New Zealand National Party

“Barbara Edmonds’ support for a higher inflation target is bizarre, particularly at a time when New Zealanders are still recovering from the sky-high inflation Labour caused last time." More >>

Every Southland Child To Gain Learning Support By 2028: A Major Win For Southland-Otago Students

Friday, 5 September 2025, 4:40 pm | New Zealand National Party

The phased implementation of Learning Support Coordinators (LSCs) will see schools across Southland and Otago progressively gain access over the next three years. More >>

Labour Wants To Give Patches Back To Gangs

Friday, 22 August 2025, 12:26 pm | New Zealand National Party

“Mr Henare has said he stands by his commitment to repeal the gang patch law at an event on Wednesday night, despite Carmel Sepuloni saying he was mistaken. More >>

Labour Commits To Bringing Back Gang Patches

Thursday, 21 August 2025, 1:43 pm | New Zealand National Party

“In a Tamaki Makaurau byelection debate last night, Peeni Henare confirmed Labour will return to the bad old days of gangs taking over towns and frightening New Zealanders." More >>

Hipkins Runs From His Record

Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 3:17 pm | New Zealand National Party

Fresh from fobbing off Treasury’s report into Labour’s spending, Chris Hipkins is avoiding accountability by refusing to front up to the Royal Commission, says National MP Chris Bishop. More >>

Family Home In Labour’s Tax Crosshairs

Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 11:25 am | New Zealand National Party

“Labour crashed the economy, has opposed every measure to get it growing, and has no economic plan except imposing higher taxes on homes, businesses, and savings. Kiwis deserve to know why and how Labour would do this.” More >>

Building Consent Changes Could Ease Cost Pressures

Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 11:42 am | New Zealand National Party

“Fixing building consent laws will reduce costs, cut duplication, and make it easier for Kiwis across the country to build, buy, or renovate homes,” says Ms Lu. More >>

Conservation Changes To Boost Jobs And Tourism Across The Central Plateau Economy

Saturday, 2 August 2025, 3:34 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Government is reforming the Conservation Act to fix the broken concessions process and make it easier for appropriate activity to get off the ground – including guided tours, infrastructure, and regional development projects. More >>

Labour’s Inability To Deliver Drives Shifting Infra Positions

Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 1:46 pm | New Zealand National Party

With all these shifting positions, Labour’s word is worth about as much as it was when they promised 100,000 KiwiBuild houses, light rail to Auckland Airport and a cycle bridge over the harbour, says National’s Infrastructure Spokesperson Chris ... More >>

MP Barbara Kuriger: Waikato To Become Home Of New Medical School

Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 8:05 am | New Zealand National Party

For towns like Te Kuiti, Ōtorohanga, and Piopio, this will mean more doctors who understand the needs of rural and farming communities. It also opens doors for local students who want to serve where they’re from. This is an investment in the future ... More >>

MP Louise Upston: Waikato To Become Home Of New Medical School

Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 8:02 am | New Zealand National Party

The new Waikato medical school represents a significant investment in the health workforce and will help address longstanding workforce shortages, particularly in rural and regional areas. More >>

MP Tama Potaka & MP Ryan Hamilton: Waikato To Become Home Of New Medical School

Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 7:57 am | New Zealand National Party

The school will have a strong focus on primary care and rural health, supporting the Government’s priority of improving access to timely, quality healthcare across the country. More >>

Government Signs First MOUs Kickstarting City And Regional Deal For Auckland

Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 6:11 pm | New Zealand National Party

This is a major opportunity to get real traction on the infrastructure and development Auckland needs. It means a stronger voice at the decision-making table, better coordination, and faster delivery of the projects that will make a difference, Upper Harbour MP ... More >>

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