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Rocky ride ahead for agriculture
Monday, 28 April 2003, 10:43 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Finance spokesman Don Brash is predicting a rocky ride for our agricultural sector as the exchange rate rises, commodity prices soften and New Zealand is left out in the cold on free trade. More >>
Cullen confirms Government's agenda on Maori
Monday, 28 April 2003, 8:32 am | New Zealand National Party
Finance Minister Michael Cullen has finally confirmed the Labour Government's secret agenda for Maori, says National Party Leader Bill English. More >>
Space cadets propose Starship name change
Monday, 28 April 2003, 8:31 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party is questioning the priorities of Auckland Health officials contemplating a name change for New Zealand's best-known children's hospital, Starship in Auckland. More >>
Handcuffs outrage demands answers - Rich
Monday, 28 April 2003, 8:30 am | New Zealand National Party
The Minister of Corrections should be taking immediate action to make sure no more female prison inmates are handcuffed during birth, says National Party Social Services spokeswoman Katherine Rich. More >>
Helen Clark doesn't know when to quit
Monday, 28 April 2003, 8:29 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Bill English says it's clear Helen Clark doesn't know when to quit. More >>
Nats seeks broad support for Agent Orange probe
Monday, 28 April 2003, 8:28 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party is seeking broad support as it pursues a select committee inquiry into the exposure of our troops to Agent Orange in Vietnam. More >>
One CYF statistic too far
Monday, 28 April 2003, 8:27 am | New Zealand National Party
"Our most vulnerable children are paying a heavy price for the Government's reluctance to make positive changes at Child Youth and Family," according to National Party Welfare Spokesperson Katherine Rich. "This is Steve Maharey's ... More >>
D-I-Y policing appalling says National
Monday, 28 April 2003, 12:53 am | New Zealand National Party
National's Police spokesman is staggered by reports of Auckland car crash victims being told to deal with the offenders themselves. More >>
Please explain Mr Dunne?
Thursday, 24 April 2003, 5:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
United Future Leader Peter Dunne's call for 'a well planned population and immigration policy' with a target of five million New Zealanders by 2015 will take a bit of explaining, according to National Party Immigration spokesman Murray McCully. More >>
Hodgson must come clean on clean air exemption
Thursday, 24 April 2003, 5:07 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Energy spokesman Gerry Brownlee is welcoming a bid to make cleaner burning fuels locally, but he's calling on the Energy Minister to come clean on specific details surrounding the deal. More >>
Clark comments not forgiven & not easily forgotten
Thursday, 24 April 2003, 1:12 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Bill English says he shares the concern of Kiwi businesses that fear they will pay a heavy price for Helen Clark's comments on the Iraq war. More >>
Committee to hear submissions on RMA
Thursday, 24 April 2003, 9:52 am | New Zealand National Party
A rebel Parliamentary Committee of National, ACT and NZ First members meet today in Auckland to hear public submissions in response to concerns over the Government's Resource Management Amendment Bill, on which the official Select Committee has been ... More >>
Clark makes NZ the butt of jokes
Thursday, 24 April 2003, 8:42 am | New Zealand National Party
Helen Clark's self-inflicted wound on our country has got to a point where other countries are making fun of us, says National Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Dr Wayne Mapp. More >>
English Speech to Balclutha National Party AGM
Thursday, 24 April 2003, 8:22 am | New Zealand National Party
Tonight, we are midway between Easter and Anzac Day. It's a time when we all reflect on the sacrifices that have been made - that are still being made - to achieve peace on earth. More >>
Chinese community supports Iraqi medical needs
Thursday, 24 April 2003, 12:58 am | New Zealand National Party
Net proceeds from the upcoming pre Miss Asia beauty contest gala fundraising dinner being held on May 3 in Auckland will be donated towards medical supplies in Iraq. National MP Pansy Wong has met with the Patron of the Miss Asia contest, Leigh Ling, ... More >>
Steven Joyce appointed National Party GM
Thursday, 24 April 2003, 12:56 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party President Judy Kirk has today named Steven Joyce as the first General Manager for the revamped party organisation. "Steven brings to the position a proven record of success and achievement which is a vital strength for National ... More >>
Treated timber needed in construction of homes
Thursday, 24 April 2003, 12:55 am | New Zealand National Party
National has welcomed an interim decision requiring treated timber in new buildings, but is criticising the length of time it is taking the Government to act, says National's Housing Spokesperson Wayne Mapp. More >>
Stop the killing pleaded Maharey
Wednesday, 23 April 2003, 4:19 pm | New Zealand National Party
The tragic death of 12-year-old Kelly Gush is another example of a child being failed by the system, despite promises by the Minister of an action plan to stop child deaths, says National Social Services Spokesperson Katherine Rich. More >>
Health boards waiting for a tragedy to happen
Wednesday, 23 April 2003, 4:18 pm | New Zealand National Party
National says health boards are not taking reports of junior doctors falling asleep at the wheel because they are so overworked seriously. More >>
Forget about scapegoats and start saving power
Wednesday, 23 April 2003, 11:35 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Energy spokesman Gerry Brownlee says it's time for the Government to start talking tough on power saving. More >>
