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Red tape choking growth target
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 3:45 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Finance spokesman Don Brash is warning that more large companies will cut capital investment in New Zealand if the Government continues with its heavy-handed regulation of the business sector. More >>
National Party Caucus votes to end Maori seats
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 1:49 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party is formally adopting a policy promoted by Leader Bill English, which would bring an end to the Maori seats in Parliament. More >>
NZ should commit peace troops immediately
Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 1:00 pm | New Zealand National Party
Helen Clark should stop procrastinating and commit peace troops to the reconstruction of Iraq without special preconditions, National Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Wayne Mapp says. More >>
Maori voice opposition to loss of Privy Council
Monday, 5 May 2003, 5:12 pm | New Zealand National Party
Iwi have indicated in no uncertain terms that despite the Government's so called consultation programme, they're still strongly opposed to the loss of the Privy Council as our final Appeal Court, says National Party Maori Affairs Spokesperson Georgina ... More >>
'Law of the jungle' comments damage NZ interests
Monday, 5 May 2003, 9:16 am | New Zealand National Party
Prime Minister Helen Clark is persisting to damage New Zealand's international interests with her latest outburst saying Britain and the United States have unleashed the "law of the jungle" on international relations, says National Leader Bill ... More >>
Is Govt reducing minimum lake levels?
Monday, 5 May 2003, 9:15 am | New Zealand National Party
National is calling on Energy Minister Pete Hodgson to confirm that the Government is considering bringing legislation that will allow hydro lakes to be drained to new lows. More >>
Bill English Address Lower NI Regional Conference
Monday, 5 May 2003, 9:14 am | New Zealand National Party
One of New Zealand's worst problems is the number of young Maori men in prison. More >>
No wonder anger is building over power crisis
Monday, 5 May 2003, 7:55 am | New Zealand National Party
National's Energy spokesman Gerry Brownlee says it's no wonder the New Zealand Contractors' Federation is slamming the fact that only 166 megawatts of power has been commissioned since 2000. More >>
PSA report backs National's concerns
Friday, 2 May 2003, 4:13 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Tony Ryall says the PSA's damning report on the Community Probation Service is further proof of the need for an inquiry into the Parole Board and Probation Service. More >>
Common sense wins in CCA review
Friday, 2 May 2003, 4:12 pm | New Zealand National Party
National says the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) review that has found treated timber is safe in playgrounds is a victory for common sense. More >>
Forget free-trade deal while Clark is PM
Friday, 2 May 2003, 3:16 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Foreign Affairs spokesman says the comments made by US trade representative Bob Zoellick have clearly dashed any hope of New Zealand getting a free-trade deal with the US while Helen Clark is Prime Minister. More >>
National Women's Hospital name must stay
Friday, 2 May 2003, 11:23 am | New Zealand National Party
The name "National Women's" Hospital must stay, according to National MP and former National Women's obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Paul Hutchison. More >>
Woman cuffed in post-birth check-up
Friday, 2 May 2003, 11:21 am | New Zealand National Party
A second incident of the woman who was handcuffed during childbirth being shackled to a prison guard is shocking, says National Social Services Spokesperson Katherine Rich. More >>
Hodgson in hot water as Kiwis go without
Thursday, 1 May 2003, 5:24 pm | New Zealand National Party
It's taken days of questioning but finally Energy Minister Pete Hodgson is facing up to the scale of the electricity crisis he's responsible for, according to National Party Energy spokesman Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Government can't afford to ignore rural slump
Thursday, 1 May 2003, 5:23 pm | New Zealand National Party
National says it's not surprised farmers are starting to tighten their belts as confidence in the sector begins to slide. More >>
Pentagon confirms NZ is on the outer
Thursday, 1 May 2003, 5:21 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Bill English says fresh reports from officials at the Pentagon confirm that Helen Clark has gone too far with her criticism of our traditional friends and allies. More >>
May Day for workers - mayday call by business
Thursday, 1 May 2003, 2:23 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party says Kiwi workers should be extremely concerned that employers are starting to feel the heat from the Government's anti-business policies. More >>
Secrets around SARS like China's cover-up
Thursday, 1 May 2003, 10:59 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government's handling of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome cases in New Zealand is looking like a Chinese cover-up, says National Health Spokesperson Dr Lynda Scott. More >>
Business picks up tab for failing education system
Thursday, 1 May 2003, 10:58 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party is voicing its concern over a Government initiative that leaves business picking up more of the tab for industry training. More >>
Declining export income tumbles further
Thursday, 1 May 2003, 10:42 am | New Zealand National Party
New Zealand's export income has now declined for every one of the past 12 months compared with the same month in the previous year, says the National Party Trade Spokesman, Lockwood Smith. More >>
