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Springhill Prison report a whitewash
Wednesday, 21 April 2004, 2:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Corrections Department report into iwi consultation over Springhill Prison in Waikato is a whitewash, says National's Police spokesman Tony Ryall. More >>
Government legislation anti-democratic
Wednesday, 21 April 2004, 1:59 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government's intention to conceal its activities through legislation that undermines Parliament's responsibilities represents a serious threat to New Zealand's democratic process, says National's Justice Spokesman Richard Worth. More >>
Beach access issue inevitable
Wednesday, 21 April 2004, 10:38 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Defence spokesman Simon Power says he's disappointed but not surprised by the stand taken by some Maori, who refused to allow the army to train on a beach near Wanganui. More >>
Security costs should be funded by Govt
Wednesday, 21 April 2004, 8:17 am | New Zealand National Party
National's Customs spokesman Shane Ardern is delighted that finally there are signs the Government has seen sense and is reviewing the proposed $20 million border security tax on exporters. More >>
Labour-ing over the truth
Wednesday, 21 April 2004, 12:25 am | New Zealand National Party
What faith can the public have in a Government whose Ministers 'dance on the head of a pin' when it comes to dealing with the truth, says National MP David Carter. More >>
Double standard in mercy sentence
Wednesday, 21 April 2004, 12:19 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Family spokeswoman Judith Collins says the 'mercy' shown to a Pakistani sex offender contrasts starkly with the treatment meted out to a young Sri Lankan girl - who's deportation case sparked national outrage. More >>
Don Brash fears long-term damage from Holidays Act
Tuesday, 20 April 2004, 12:42 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Don Brash has launched a scathing attack on the Holidays Act, describing it as "a step back to the days when New Zealand was closed at the weekend." More >>
PPTA Sings From Mallard’s Songsheet
Monday, 19 April 2004, 2:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
The PPTA should focus on the substantial pressures on secondary schooling rather than barking whenever the Labour Government whistles, says National Education spokesman Bill English. More >>
$830m puts Transmission Gully viability in doubt
Monday, 19 April 2004, 2:27 pm | New Zealand National Party
Skyrocketing costs raise serious questions over the future of Transmission Gully, says local National MP Roger Sowry. More >>
Treaty education, information or propaganda?
Monday, 19 April 2004, 2:12 pm | New Zealand National Party
A National Government would scrap the multimillion-dollar taxpayer-funded Treaty promotional campaign launched by the Government today. More >>
Govt Should Tighten Laws To Protect Elderly
Friday, 16 April 2004, 3:48 pm | New Zealand National Party
Enduring power of attorney laws must be tightened as abuses against elderly people increase, says National's Health spokeswoman, Dr Lynda Scott. More >>
Lack of support forces export ed U-turn
Friday, 16 April 2004, 2:31 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government's U-turn over the export education levy doesn't go far enough - the Bill should be thrown out, say National MPs Bill English and Pansy Wong More >>
Govt banks on short memories in charm offensive
Friday, 16 April 2004, 1:51 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Industrial Relations Spokesman Roger Sowry says the Labour Government's business charm offensive smacks of hypocrisy. More >>
RNZ plan would put more taxpayer cash at risk
Friday, 16 April 2004, 11:55 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Broadcasting spokeswoman Georgina te Heuheu is asking why state-run Radio New Zealand should spend hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on a high risk internet venture - providing a service which private companies already provide. More >>
Historic Places Trust must see sense
Thursday, 15 April 2004, 8:38 am | New Zealand National Party
National MP John Carter is urging the Historic Places Trust to see sense over a legal wrangle with the commercial arm of the Far North District Council that threatens to cost taxpayers and ratepayers big money. More >>
Personal care support in crisis in Northland
Thursday, 15 April 2004, 8:37 am | New Zealand National Party
Home and personal care support for the sick, disabled and elderly in Northland is in crisis as a direct result of the disastrous Holidays Act, says Northland MP John Carter. More >>
Common sense and safety win in Employment Court
Wednesday, 14 April 2004, 2:58 pm | New Zealand National Party
Today's Employment Court decision allowing Air New Zealand to randomly drug test some employees is a victory for common sense at a time when unions are looking to flex their muscles, says National's Labour and Industrial Relations spokesman. More >>
Lives threatened while Govt plays politics
Wednesday, 14 April 2004, 2:58 pm | New Zealand National Party
Lives are being put on the line while the Government is playing politics by canning private hospital contracts around the country, says National's Health spokeswoman, Dr Lynda Scott. More >>
Foreshore law shuts non-Maori out of the court
Wednesday, 14 April 2004, 12:50 am | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Government's double standards are alive and well in the seabed and foreshore policy unveiled last week, says National's Deputy Leader, Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Poor Govt planning leaves Navy high and dry
Wednesday, 14 April 2004, 12:19 am | New Zealand National Party
"The Navy will be left high and dry for more than a year without decent training capacity because of a lack of foresight by the Government, says National's Defence spokesman, Simon Power. More >>
