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Devil will be in the detail of Labour U-turn

Wednesday, 21 July 2004, 4:49 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Treaty of Waitangi and Constitutional Issues spokesman Wayne Mapp is warning Maori and non-Maori alike that the devil will be in the detail of Labour's apparent U-turn on time limits for historical Treaty of Waitangi claims. More >>

Don Brash thanks Dr Lynda Scott

Wednesday, 21 July 2004, 1:35 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Leader Don Brash says he respects and accepts Dr Lynda Scott's decision to stand aside at the next general election. More >>

Dr Lynda Scott not seeking re-election

Wednesday, 21 July 2004, 1:27 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Health spokeswoman and Kaikoura MP Dr Lynda Scott has decided not to seek re-election to Parliament. More >>

Electorate chair says Nats will retain Kaikoura

Wednesday, 21 July 2004, 1:17 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Kaikoura Electorate chairman Brian Moore says National will not only retain Kaikoura but will increase its majority at the next election. More >>

Local MP comments on matching funds

Wednesday, 21 July 2004, 12:39 am | New Zealand National Party

Bay of Plenty MP Tony Ryall has welcomed the Government's decision to provide matching funds for donations to the Eastern Bay of Plenty Mayoral relief funds. More >>

Helen Clark hangs Police out to dry

Wednesday, 21 July 2004, 12:15 am | New Zealand National Party

"Helen Clark is hanging the Police out to dry by declaring she had nothing to do with her speeding motorcade," says National Party Police spokesman Tony Ryall. More >>

Wedding of convenience for overstayer

Monday, 19 July 2004, 9:08 am | New Zealand National Party

The most celebrated of New Zealand's 20,000 overstayers looks set to get a reprieve thanks to a last-minute dash down the aisle, says National's Immigration spokesman, Wayne Mapp. More >>

Analysts analyse analysts' analysis

Monday, 19 July 2004, 9:07 am | New Zealand National Party

The Government appears to be hiring analysts to analyse other analysts' analysis, says National Party Deputy Finance spokesman John Key. More >>

Judith Collins: Child Abuse Reports Soar

Monday, 19 July 2004, 12:49 am | New Zealand National Party

I was alarmed by the statistics showing the increase in the number of child abuse reports made to Child Youth and Family (CYF). The number of suspected child abuse cases has risen by 10,000 in the past year, representing a 31% increase. These statistics ... More >>

Defence Minister dodging ship contract issue

Friday, 16 July 2004, 8:48 am | New Zealand National Party

The Minister of Defence is playing games regarding information on the Project Protector contract to build a multi-purpose ship for the Navy, says National's Justice spokesman, Richard Worth. More >>

BRASH-REPORT - No. 34, 14 July 2004

Thursday, 15 July 2004, 8:47 am | New Zealand National Party

Last weekend, National Party delegates and Caucus members met for the 2004 Annual Conference, held in Auckland. More >>

Money should have been spent on lahar prevention

Wednesday, 14 July 2004, 3:46 pm | New Zealand National Party

A $64,000 cheque to Ruapehu District Council is guilt money from a Government that has put political correctness ahead of public safety, says National's Local Government spokesman, Dr Nick Smith. More >>

Appeal for more information on Biennale exhibit

Wednesday, 14 July 2004, 3:45 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Arts and Culture spokeswoman Georgina te Heuheu says the public deserves more information about the installation which taxpayers are sending to the world's most prestigious arts event, the Venice Biennale. More >>

Continuing fallout from free trade failure

Tuesday, 13 July 2004, 3:35 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesman Lockwood Smith is sure Electrolux won't be the only business opting to take advantage of better trading conditions across the Tasman. More >>

Hon Roger Sowry Announces Retirement

Tuesday, 13 July 2004, 3:31 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party President Judy Kirk has acknowledged the outstanding contribution to the National Party and New Zealand politics by Hon Roger Sowry. More >>

Government must act on accident gridlocks

Tuesday, 13 July 2004, 2:59 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Police are between a rock and a hard place in clearing traffic accidents, and the Government needs to urgently set up a taskforce to improve procedures, says National Police spokesman Tony Ryall. More >>

Roger Sowry retiring from politics

Tuesday, 13 July 2004, 2:38 pm | New Zealand National Party

Roger Sowry, National Member of Parliament, announced today he would be retiring from politics at the next General Election. More >>

Roger Sowry thanked for outstanding contribution

Tuesday, 13 July 2004, 2:06 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Leader Don Brash is moving to thank Roger Sowry for his "outstanding contribution" over the past 15 years. More >>

Roading crisis requires more than spin

Tuesday, 13 July 2004, 1:25 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Party Transport spokesman Maurice Williamson is urging Pete Hodgson to be honest with New Zealanders about the level of spending on our roads. More >>

New Zealand's loss is Australia's gain - again!

Tuesday, 13 July 2004, 11:11 am | New Zealand National Party

"Michael Cullen should be expecting more Kiwi businesses to follow the Electrolux lead and migrate across the Tasman, given Labour's anti-business agenda," says National Party Deputy Finance spokesman John Key. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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