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Push for inquiry into use of Government grants
Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 12:29 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Social Services spokeswoman Katherine Rich has written to two Government Ministers requesting an urgent inquiry into the Manukau Outrigger Canoeing Whare Nui Trust. More >>
Hawkins looks on as 111 system crumbles
Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 12:01 am | New Zealand National Party
A 14-hour wait in response to a 111 call is further evidence that the emergency system is crumbling around the Government, says National’s Law and Order spokesman, Tony Ryall. He is commenting on a report that a 111 call concerning a multiple assault ... More >>
CYF delay on phone pledge is unacceptable
Monday, 22 November 2004, 3:43 pm | New Zealand National Party
"There is absolutely no excuse CYF can give that can explain away why it has not started recording telephone calls, some 12 months after pledging to do just that," says National's Social Services spokeswoman Katherine Rich. More >>
No progress for NZ in US FTA
Monday, 22 November 2004, 1:42 pm | New Zealand National Party
“The Opposition remains sceptical about Labour’s ability to deliver on its previous number one foreign policy objective, despite what Helen Clark claims is strong support in Washington for a free trade deal with the US,” says National Party Trade spokesman ... More >>
Zoning: Mallard hides the true picture
Monday, 22 November 2004, 11:32 am | New Zealand National Party
Figures released by the Minister of Education directly contradict the Minister’s own public statements about the affects of his zoning policy, says National’s Education spokesman, Bill English. More >>
SIS allegations too serious to ignore
Monday, 22 November 2004, 10:28 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Don Brash says the allegations made against the SIS are too serious to ignore. More >>
Inquiry wanted into COGS, Lotteries grants
Monday, 22 November 2004, 9:16 am | New Zealand National Party
National’s Social Services spokeswoman, Katherine Rich, wants an inquiry into nearly $50,000 worth of government grants given to a Manukau trust for a waka clubhouse that has not been built. More >>
NZ benefits from AUSFTA a smokescreen
Monday, 22 November 2004, 9:15 am | New Zealand National Party
Helen Clark’s claim that New Zealand will benefit from Australia’s free trade agreement with the United States is a smokescreen for her failure to secure an agreement, says National Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesman Lockwood Smith. More >>
Rising power bills reflect Govt inaction
Monday, 22 November 2004, 12:47 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Energy spokesman Roger Sowry says figures released at the weekend show that householders are paying through the nose for Labour’s inaction on new power generation. More >>
National targets Tauranga
Friday, 19 November 2004, 6:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Don Brash says National has the best chance for years of winning back the Tauranga seat in next year's election. More >>
Wong welcomes NZ's next Asian MP
Friday, 19 November 2004, 3:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Asian Relationships spokeswoman, Pansy Wong, says she is delighted to welcome the third Asian and second Chinese MP to Parliament. More >>
Time for Police Minister to go, says Brash
Friday, 19 November 2004, 3:01 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Don Brash says it is time for Police Minister George Hawkins to stand down - for the peace of mind of all New Zealanders. More >>
Screening audit shows hiding stats hurt Maori
Friday, 19 November 2004, 2:00 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Health spokeswoman, Judith Collins, says the Ministry of Health's Cervical Screening Audit shows that hiding the cervical cancer statistics for Maori women for so long has put their health at risk. More >>
Govt ignores crisis in aged care
Friday, 19 November 2004, 11:22 am | New Zealand National Party
National’s Senior Citizens spokeswoman, Lynda Scott, says the Government has turned its back on some of our most vulnerable citizens – the elderly. More >>
Brash: Foreshore and Seabed Bill Third Reading
Thursday, 18 November 2004, 6:23 pm | New Zealand National Party
When the Court of Appeal decision was announced in the middle of last year, it over-turned what had been settled law for decades - settled law which had all New Zealanders, Maori, Pakeha, Pacific Islanders and Asians, all New Zealanders, owning the foreshore ... More >>
Government's chain reaction of incompetence
Thursday, 18 November 2004, 11:16 am | New Zealand National Party
There should be an urgent independent inquiry into a chain reaction of incompetence which allowed a refugee rapist to reoffend while on parole, says National's Law and Order spokesman, Tony Ryall. More >>
Govt prepares to kick for touch on land access
Wednesday, 17 November 2004, 5:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government is preparing to kick the land access issue into touch before the election, says National's Agriculture spokesman David Carter. More >>
Amplifier Newsletter #145 - 17 November 2004
Wednesday, 17 November 2004, 3:50 pm | New Zealand National Party
Kia Ora . We are stoked this week with the addition of the famous Dawn Raid entertainment label. Check out tracks from Adeaze & Mareko and check back soon for more great acts from the Dawn Raid crew, Decepticonz, Ill Semantics and the new Savage album coming ... More >>
Labour spin starts to unravel on seabed
Wednesday, 17 November 2004, 10:11 am | New Zealand National Party
“The Labour Party spin, which has been so warmly embraced by some sections of the media, is beginning to unravel around the foreshore and seabed law,” says National Party Maori Affairs spokesman Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Proceeds-of-crimes law needs tightening
Wednesday, 17 November 2004, 12:37 am | New Zealand National Party
The proceeds-of-crime law must be tightened so investigators can deal effectively with drug dealers and white-collar criminals who launder cash, says National's Law and Order spokesman, Tony Ryall. More >>
