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Labour will have to backtrack on flatulence tax
Monday, 21 July 2003, 8:15 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government is set to back down on it proposed flatulence tax, says National's Agriculture Spokesperson David Carter says More >>
Breast feeding mum sells sex legally
Monday, 21 July 2003, 8:14 am | New Zealand National Party
Comments by Women's Affairs Minister Ruth Dyson to a United Nations committee show the Government has no intention of reviewing the decriminalisation of prostitution for at least five years, National says. More >>
Labour misjudging beaches issue
Monday, 21 July 2003, 8:13 am | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Government is underestimating the strong feelings New Zealanders have over the future ownership of our beaches and seabed, says National Leader Bill English. More >>
National Asks For Intervention Over Lake Rotoiti
Monday, 21 July 2003, 8:12 am | New Zealand National Party
National Environment Spokesperson Nick Smith is asking the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment to intervene over a serious environmental crisis at Lake Rotoiti, which has been closed for public health reasons. More >>
Backlash On Farmer Tax Starting To Hurt Govt
Friday, 18 July 2003, 2:21 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government slamming Federated Farmers and other farmers opposed to its ridiculous flatulence tax will not get it off the hook, says National Agriculture Spokesperson David Carter. More >>
Clark comments on CYF boss concerning
Friday, 18 July 2003, 11:57 am | New Zealand National Party
"Comments by Helen Clark that the dual role of the CYF chief social worker is 'nothing novel' fuel my concerns about the politicisation of a crucial public service," says National Party Welfare spokeswoman Katherine Rich. More >>
Govt can't see wood for the trees
Friday, 18 July 2003, 12:51 am | New Zealand National Party
The forestry sector is experiencing tough times, yet the Government seems unable to put in place any coherent growth strategy while their anti-business legislation is only compounding the problem, says National Forestry Spokesperson Brian Connell. More >>
Solicitor-General Attacked for Double Standard
Thursday, 17 July 2003, 4:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
National MP Murray McCully has attacked the decision of the Solicitor-General, Terence Arnold, not to commence contempt proceedings against Principal Family Court Judge Patrick Mahony as "a total double standard" in light of the decision to ... More >>
Get the Chief Social Worker back to her own desk
Thursday, 17 July 2003, 2:40 pm | New Zealand National Party
Shannon Pakura cannot fulfil the requirements of her job as Chief Social Worker when the Commissioner for Children will have difficulty having frank discussions with her, says National's Welfare spokesperson Katherine Rich. More >>
Another step towards separatism
Thursday, 17 July 2003, 1:47 pm | New Zealand National Party
Plans for a separate justice system for Maori, to be discussed at a hui in Taupo tomorrow, have been encouraged by the Government's vacillating on moves towards separate development, says Opposition leader Bill English. More >>
Mental health patients falling through the gaps
Thursday, 17 July 2003, 11:15 am | New Zealand National Party
National says the Health Minister must assure New Zealanders that their mental health services are safe after the death of a Southland mental health patient left alone in a room at Southland Hospital. More >>
Young Nationals Support Nelson MP
Wednesday, 16 July 2003, 3:58 pm | New Zealand National Party
"The New Zealand Young Nationals unconditionally back National Party MP and ex-Young National Nick Smith," says Young Nationals Chairman Jamie Simpson. More >>
It's back to school for Sutton
Wednesday, 16 July 2003, 2:54 pm | New Zealand National Party
Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton needs to do a course in basic economics if he thinks farmers want to ride on the back of taxpayers - nothing could be further from the truth says National's Agriculture spokesperson David Carter. More >>
Secrecy on golden handshakes
Wednesday, 16 July 2003, 1:47 pm | New Zealand National Party
Annette King has failed in her promise of no golden handshakes in the health sector with the payout to Graeme Edmond of the Auckland District Health Board, says National Associate Health Spokesperson Judith Collins. More >>
CYF chief can't serve two masters
Wednesday, 16 July 2003, 10:15 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Welfare spokeswoman Katherine Rich says the chief social worker has a big enough job without moonlighting in a Government Minister's Office. More >>
Smith Devastated By Contempt Charge But Vows Fight
Wednesday, 16 July 2003, 12:54 am | New Zealand National Party
Nelson MP Nick Smith says he's devastated by the decision of the Solicitor General to prosecute him for Contempt of Court for calling for an inquiry into a case in which parents have been fighting for over three years in the Family Court for custody ... More >>
English - Farmers easy target for Government
Wednesday, 16 July 2003, 12:38 am | New Zealand National Party
My first farm mortgage was at 17%. The accountant said to me "Sonny, don't worry inflation is 18%!" More >>
English Address to Whangarei public meeting 16 Jul
Wednesday, 16 July 2003, 12:33 am | New Zealand National Party
I am here today because the issue which concerns me most, and which is storing up the most problems for our future, is Labour's determination to march New Zealand down the road of separatism. More >>
Clark accused of cave-in
Wednesday, 16 July 2003, 12:32 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Bill English is today taking his Party's message on the foreshore and seabed issue to a part of the country that stands to lose the most from Government indecision. More >>
Spineless Labour attacks economy's back-bone
Tuesday, 15 July 2003, 5:57 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Government has proved again that it's no friend of farmers, says National Agriculture spokesman David Carter. More >>
