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Pharmac review glosses over concerns
Wednesday, 10 November 2004, 3:19 pm | New Zealand National Party
Pharmac's Annual Review, released today, glosses over significant concerns of the past year, says National's Associate Health spokesman, Dr Paul Hutchison. More >>
DPB mum with 8 kids gets more than Minister claims
Wednesday, 10 November 2004, 11:19 am | New Zealand National Party
“Rick Barker is misleading the public with his claim that those on the DPB get an extra $21 for the first child and nothing after that,” says National Party Welfare spokeswoman Katherine Rich. More >>
Minister coming after school 'donations'
Tuesday, 9 November 2004, 5:10 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Education spokesman, Bill English, is warning state schools that charge, that the Minister of Education is coming after them. More >>
No support for Labour's prisoner compo plan
Tuesday, 9 November 2004, 5:09 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government is unable to secure parliamentary support for its prisoner compensation plans, says National's Law and Order spokesman, Tony Ryall. More >>
How many reports and reviews are too many?
Tuesday, 9 November 2004, 4:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
"The Government has finally launched an inquiry into matters connected to the now infamous 'hip-hop grant' - months after allegations first surfaced," says National Party Welfare spokeswoman Katherine Rich. More >>
$8 million more a day in taxes
Tuesday, 9 November 2004, 2:16 pm | New Zealand National Party
"Statistics New Zealand has confirmed what Kiwis already know - that they are being overtaxed," says National Party Finance Spokesman John Key More >>
TVNZ gets still more money to deliver on charter
Tuesday, 9 November 2004, 9:46 am | New Zealand National Party
"Clearly the Government expects its charter to cost TVNZ a lot more to implement than it was originally thought," says National Party Broadcasting spokeswoman Georgina te Heuheu. More >>
Whistle BlownOn Labour's Election Hoarding Rort
Monday, 8 November 2004, 4:35 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour's proposal to fast-track laws through Parliament this week to allow election hoardings to be put anywhere, providing the Labour Cabinet approves of their colour, design and layout, is an election rort and an abuse of power," says National's ... More >>
PM to abdicate responsibility on Maori issues
Monday, 8 November 2004, 4:25 pm | New Zealand National Party
"New Zealand needs a National Government that will deliver policies of equality, rather than just talk about it," says National Party Leader Don Brash. He is responding to mounting speculation about the long-awaited announcement on the Helen ... More >>
Govt’s plans ‘right to roam’ in sheep’s clothing
Monday, 8 November 2004, 9:28 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government’s plans to allow unfettered public access 20 metres either side of waterways is ‘right to roam’ in sheep’s clothing, says National’s Agriculture spokesman, David Carter. More >>
Mallard can’t be trusted with race policy review
Monday, 8 November 2004, 9:27 am | New Zealand National Party
As the race relations review enters its second phase, the Minister responsible is hiding details of Maori and Pacific funding in the early childhood sector, says National’s Education spokesman, Bill English. More >>
Rate hikes election botch-up focus of Nats policy
Monday, 8 November 2004, 9:26 am | New Zealand National Party
Big changes are needed in local government to prevent further high rate increases and avoid another botched local body election, says National’s Local Government spokesman, Nick Smith. More >>
Want a work permit? Apply in Sydney
Monday, 8 November 2004, 9:09 am | New Zealand National Party
Skilled people wanting a New Zealand work permit should fly to Sydney to apply, says National’s Immigration spokesman, Tony Ryall. More >>
No consistency in taxpayer-funded Treaty courses
Monday, 8 November 2004, 12:56 am | New Zealand National Party
"There appears to be huge differences in the quality and the cost of Treaty of Waitangi education courses that public servants are attending at the taxpayer's expense," says National Party Finance spokesman John Key, commenting on recent answers to written ... More >>
Care of Children Bill cares in name only
Saturday, 6 November 2004, 3:22 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Families spokeswoman, Judith Collins, says the Government's Care of Children Bill, which will pass into law next week, cares for children in name only. More >>
Tax: Cullen should listen to the facts
Friday, 5 November 2004, 2:12 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Finance spokesman, John Key, says the Government should listen to the facts and give over-taxed Kiwis their hard-earned money back. More >>
Celebrating Families 5 November 2004
Friday, 5 November 2004, 1:31 pm | New Zealand National Party
Parliament fails parents and young girls. Last night, Parliament lost an opportunity to make a real difference to good parents and to girls who are living in abusive homes. More >>
Further Govt meddling for small investors
Friday, 5 November 2004, 1:19 pm | New Zealand National Party
"Thousands of Kiwis, who the Government describe as small-time DIY landlords, are set to be hit by further Government meddling, says National's Housing spokesman David Carter. More >>
IRD sits on $8 million advertising budget
Friday, 5 November 2004, 9:06 am | New Zealand National Party
Advertising agencies will be clamouring to get their hands on an astounding $8 million that IRD will spend over three years to promote the Working for Families package, says National’s Revenue spokeswoman, Pansy Wong. More >>
Brash; Speech to Visionschools
Thursday, 4 November 2004, 5:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
Speech to Visionschools: Getting better performance in education I want to talk today about how the culture of big government fostered by this Government is building a bureaucracy that is wasting resources and destroying innovation in New Zealand education. More >>
