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MP to take leave
Monday, 3 November 2003, 8:57 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Deputy Leader Nick Smith, who is suffering from exhaustion, is taking a few weeks leave, National Leader Don Brash said tonight. More >>
National's Portfolio Responsibilities, November 03
Monday, 3 November 2003, 8:56 am | New Zealand National Party
Portfolio Responsibilities, November 2003 More >>
English pleased with Education portfolio
Monday, 3 November 2003, 8:51 am | New Zealand National Party
National MP Bill English says he is pleased to take up the role of Education Spokesman for National. More >>
Tamihere touts Nat employment policy
Friday, 31 October 2003, 2:34 pm | New Zealand National Party
National is welcoming Small Business Minister John Tamihere's endorsement of a key part of National's industrial relations policy - trial periods for new employees. More >>
Govt should take action on lahar now
Friday, 31 October 2003, 8:33 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government is standing on the sideline instead of taking action to prevent a lahar flow down Mt Ruapehu, says National Party Conservation Spokesman Shane Ardern. More >>
No olive branch to forestry from this Govt
Thursday, 30 October 2003, 3:56 pm | New Zealand National Party
Jim Sutton's latest attack on the forestry industry, that he purports to represent, is just another cheap shot at an industry that is experiencing hard times, says Brian Connell, MP for Rakaia and National Party Forestry Spokesman. More >>
Why independent investigation needed
Thursday, 30 October 2003, 1:51 pm | New Zealand National Party
Justice Minister Phil Goff should stop fudging and order a full and independent investigation into the failed supervision of Lloyd McIntosh. "Without an independent investigation into weaknesses in the monitoring system we could see more offending by those under ... More >>
GG should intervene on Supreme Court appointments
Wednesday, 29 October 2003, 10:38 pm | New Zealand National Party
"The stage has been set for the Governor General to exercise the reserve powers of the Crown and intervene on Margaret Wilson's plan to appoint the Supreme Court judges," Richard Worth, National's Justice Spokesman said today. More >>
National calls for independent inquiry on McIntosh
Wednesday, 29 October 2003, 4:45 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party wants a full and independent investigation into the Corrections Department's failure to supervise convicted paedophile Lloyd Alexander McIntosh. More >>
Documents prove deceit over tertiary fees
Wednesday, 29 October 2003, 1:26 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party says documents released under the Official Information Act show the Government ignored high-level advice over its controversial fee maxima policy. More >>
Withdrawal of residential drug treatment funding
Wednesday, 29 October 2003, 1:25 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government's forced closure of the Hanmer Clinic's in-patient drug and alcohol treatment programme is short-sighted, particularly in view of the ever-increasing abuse of methamphetamine, says National Health Spokesperson Dr Lynda Scott. More >>
Change law to beggar drug-dealing gangs
Wednesday, 29 October 2003, 12:08 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party wants to revamp the Proceeds of Crime Act to give police a tougher weapon in the fight against organised crime. More >>
Energy Commission promises higher prices
Tuesday, 28 October 2003, 4:26 pm | New Zealand National Party
Energy Commission promises higher prices for consumers The Electricity and Gas Industries Bill tabled today by Pete Hodgson means that consumers will be paying twice for reserve generation, says National Energy Spokesperson Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Nick Smith has been elected Deputy Leader
Tuesday, 28 October 2003, 3:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
Nick Smith has been elected Deputy Leader - Headline from National.org.nz... More >>
Statement from National Leader, Don Brash
Tuesday, 28 October 2003, 1:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader, Don Brash, says his first priority is to build the Party and a programme based on its traditional fundamental values. More >>
Statement by National Party President, Judy Kirk
Tuesday, 28 October 2003, 12:33 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party President Judy Kirk says she is pleased the National Party Caucus has resolved leadership differences with the election today of Party Finance Spokesman Don Brash as leader to replace Bill English More >>
English pledges support to Brash leadership
Tuesday, 28 October 2003, 12:26 am | New Zealand National Party
National MP Bill English today pledged his support and loyalty to new leader Don Brash. More >>
Brash: Non-Performing CEOs Get Replaced
Monday, 27 October 2003, 6:11 pm | New Zealand National Party
In advance of tomorrow morning’s crucial Caucus meeting, Don Brash has restated his key reasons for challenging Bill English’s leadership of the New Zealand National Party: More >>
Statement from National Leader, Bill English
Sunday, 26 October 2003, 8:39 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Bill English is calling a special meeting of the National Caucus on Tuesday to discuss the issue of leadership. More >>
David Carter On National Deputy Leadership
Sunday, 26 October 2003, 8:30 pm | New Zealand National Party
National MP David Carter will not be standing for the deputy leadership of the party. More >>
