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Future of British High Commission in NZ questioned
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 4:05 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour must act quickly to ensure the British High Commission in New Zealand is not reduced in size or closed, says National's Associate Foreign Affairs spokesman, Simon Power. More >>
Labour responsible for growing farm costs
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 1:55 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Government is the biggest contributor to increasing farming costs says National's Agriculture spokesman David Carter. More >>
PM conducts off-key Symphony Bill
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 11:20 am | New Zealand National Party
New state controls on the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will unnecessarily curb its artistic freedom, says National's Arts and Culture spokesman Dr Paul Hutchison. More >>
The Association of NZ Advertisers - Brash Speech
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 5:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
Good evening to you all. I am delighted to have this opportunity to address a gathering representing the great bulk of New Zealand advertisers - companies which tend to be among the most vigorous and entrepreneurial in our society. More >>
Air Force's 67th commemorations
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 5:16 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party leader Don Brash says the 67th anniversary tomorrow of the Royal New Zealand Air Force is a time to both reflect on its achievements and to look to its future. More >>
Law must take its course in Zaoui case
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 5:15 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Immigration spokesman Wayne Mapp says the law must be allowed to take its course following a High Court order for the Inspector General of Intelligence and Security to stand aside from a review of the Ahmed Zaoui case. More >>
All Kiwis Will Pay For Cruel April Fools Prank
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 5:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
All New Zealand workers will pay the price for a cruel April fools day prank hatched by the humourless jokers in the Beehive, says the National Party spokesman for Small Business Lindsay Tisch. More >>
Lower prescription charges should be based on need
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 5:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
As of today only those few patients enrolled in a Primary Health Organisation will pay less for prescriptions, says National's Health spokeswoman Dr Lynda Scott. More >>
Profile sees NZIS applications fast tracked
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 5:12 pm | New Zealand National Party
The fast tracking of NZIS applications after intervention by a leading law firm and the media is a disturbing sign of the culture of the NZIS, say National Members of Parliament, Dr Wayne Mapp and Pansy Wong. More >>
Minister complicit in school's cover-up job
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 3:59 pm | New Zealand National Party
Education Minister Trevor Mallard has been complicit in attempts by the Correspondence School to conceal information from students, parents and the public, says National's Education spokesman Bill English. More >>
Minister leaves door open to illegal aquaculture
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 2:35 pm | New Zealand National Party
"David Benson-Pope must provide some urgent direction to officials who may now be forced to deal with four more unlicensed aquaculture ventures on the East Coast," says National Party Fisheries spokesman Phil Heatley. More >>
Government puts squeeze on physiotherapists
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 1:21 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government is determined to stop physiotherapists charging a fee except in restricted circumstances. This is a classic example of control politics, and many practices may face financial ruin as a result, says National ACC spokesperson, Dr. Paul Hutchison. More >>
Inquiry needed into Springhill Prison excesses
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 1:09 pm | New Zealand National Party
A huge waste of taxpayer money is one of many reasons for an inquiry into Springhill Prison, says Dr Paul Hutchison National MP for Port Waikato. More >>
King a giant of NZ literature
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 11:53 am | New Zealand National Party
Historian Michael King was a true giant of New Zealand literature and we will be much the poorer for his death, says National Party Leader Don Brash. More >>
Michael Cullen accepts failure NZ deserves better
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 11:15 am | New Zealand National Party
"Michael Cullen might be prepared to accept his own failures in managing the economy but working New Zealanders shouldn't have to," says National Party Deputy Finance spokesman John Key. More >>
Peters' accusation appalls Nelson MP
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 8:23 am | New Zealand National Party
"I am appalled at Winston Peters' accusations against the parents of this child after all they have been through," says Dr Smith. More >>
Disregard for family court accountability
Tuesday, 30 March 2004, 5:21 pm | New Zealand National Party
By supporting the non-disclosure of statistics relating to serious delays in the Family Court, the Minister of Courts is showing complete disregard for accountability within the justice system, says Judith Collins National Families and Associate Justice ... More >>
National should be briefed over passports
Monday, 29 March 2004, 4:57 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government should brief the main opposition party, National, on its latest counter-terrorism proposals, says National's Immigration spokesman Wayne Mapp. More >>
Direction needed from Govt over power generation
Monday, 29 March 2004, 3:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
"The cancellation of Project Aqua has some potentially serious ramifications for the electricity generating sector, and the New Zealand economy in the long term," according to National Party Energy spokesman Roger Sowry. More >>
Nick Smith defers decision and seeks clear ruling
Monday, 29 March 2004, 10:48 am | New Zealand National Party
Nelson MP Nick Smith has deferred his decision on how to respond to the contempt of court conviction brought down by the High Court in Wellington last Wednesday. More >>
