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Moth pest inquiry squashed by Government
Friday, 21 March 2003, 7:46 am | New Zealand National Party
National is angered that Labour and United Members of Parliament today voted to block an inquiry into the botched management of the Painted Apple Moth saga. More >>
National pushes for immediate Govt action on Iraq
Thursday, 20 March 2003, 4:51 pm | New Zealand National Party
Now that war has begun, the National Party is pledging strong support to New Zealand's traditional friends and allies during a difficult time," says National Party Leader Bill English. More >>
National frustrated by Govt delays over dog laws
Thursday, 20 March 2003, 2:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
National MP Dr Paul Hutchison says he is frustrated that the Government still hasn't produced a draft amendment bill dealing with dog attacks, especially given the huge public concern. More >>
Disastrous radio ratings demand accountability
Thursday, 20 March 2003, 1:51 pm | New Zealand National Party
Radio New Zealand's senior management must take responsibility for the network's ratings plummet over the last 12 months, says National's Broadcasting spokesperson Katherine Rich. More >>
Government MP's stall electricity inquiry
Thursday, 20 March 2003, 12:48 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party Energy spokesman Gerry Brownlee is accusing Government MP's of protecting their own by blocking a request for an inquiry into electricity pricing systems. More >>
Public legal aid scheme not the way to go
Wednesday, 19 March 2003, 4:16 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government's public legal aid pilot announced today won't provide the quality of legal service or the best use of court time our judicial system needs, says National's Justice spokesman, Richard Worth. More >>
Hodgson admits energy crisis looms
Wednesday, 19 March 2003, 4:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
A startling admission in Parliament today that New Zealanders are facing potential brown outs during winter unless they start conserving electricity now. More >>
Nanny state strikes again with smoking ban
Wednesday, 19 March 2003, 11:51 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party MP Gerry Brownlee is urging his Parliamentary colleagues to take a deep breath before rubber-stamping a law, which heralds a further intrusion into our private lives and personal freedoms. More >>
Treaty blunder averted at the 11th hour
Wednesday, 19 March 2003, 10:34 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government's business naivety has been exposed by the embarrassing delay in the signing of the Final Deed of Settlement with North Island iwi Ngati Awa, according to National Party Forestry spokesman Brian Connell. More >>
Govt must stop dragging heels on forestry deal
Wednesday, 19 March 2003, 8:53 am | New Zealand National Party
The delay in the Ngati Awa Treaty Settlement because of access concerns sets a dangerous precedent according to the National Party spokeswoman for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Georgina te Heuheu. More >>
New Zealand must prepare for deadly disease
Tuesday, 18 March 2003, 1:24 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Health spokesperson Dr Lynda Scott says she is seriously concerned at New Zealand's lack of preparedness in dealing with the SARS illness sweeping the world. More >>
Welfare reform key to good start for children
Tuesday, 18 March 2003, 1:23 pm | New Zealand National Party
A report that shows child poverty is common despite the best economic conditions in a decade, confirms the Government's changes to welfare are increasing poverty, says National Social Services Spokesperson Katherine Rich. More >>
Check sea containers here, not there
Tuesday, 18 March 2003, 1:23 pm | New Zealand National Party
New Zealand can't rely on other countries checking sea containers for pests and diseases before closing them up and shipping them here, says National's Biosecurity spokesman, Shane Ardern. More >>
Speech: Mapp - Iraq: Making the right decision
Tuesday, 18 March 2003, 9:22 am | New Zealand National Party
This week will see the final round of the diplomatic process on Iraq. Will there be a final ultimatum on Iraq from the UN? At the moment that looks unlikely. Military action will unfold before the end of the month, and as early as this week. More >>
English attacks PM over "pointless" debate
Tuesday, 18 March 2003, 7:53 am | New Zealand National Party
National Leader Bill English says Helen Clark's denial of a Parliamentary debate on the imminent war in Iraq is petty political manoeuvring over a deadly serious issue. More >>
How does Jacko's Face fit the Charter?
Monday, 17 March 2003, 2:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Broadcasting spokesperson Katherine Rich is questioning how "Michael Jackson's Face" qualifies as a New Zealand documentary for tonight's DNZ slot. More >>
Government can't avoid urgent debate on Iraq
Monday, 17 March 2003, 2:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
Time is running out and the Government can no longer duck a crucial debate on Iraq in Parliament, says Shadow Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Mental health crisis will cost lives
Monday, 17 March 2003, 2:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
National is calling for urgent action to address a growing mental health crisis in Auckland where patients are staying in prisoner cells and mental health workers are predicting dangerous patients will take lives. More >>
Govt takes 'slash and burn' approach to forestry
Monday, 17 March 2003, 9:01 am | New Zealand National Party
With the strike of a pen, the Government is poised to jeopardise our multi-billion dollar forestry sector, according to National Party Forestry spokesman Brian Connell. More >>
Biosecurity or open door?
Monday, 17 March 2003, 8:58 am | New Zealand National Party
The discovery of yet another dangerous foreign mozzie in New Zealand is behind yet another demand from the National Party for the Government to tighten up on biosecurity. More >>
