Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand National Party - Latest News [Page 711]
Govt short-changing of NCEA to cost parents
Monday, 10 February 2003, 3:28 pm | New Zealand National Party
"Students and parents are the losers in the latest announcements associated with the new school qualification system, the NCEA," says Opposition Education Spokesperson Nick Smith. More >>
Less choice for air travellers
Monday, 10 February 2003, 3:27 pm | New Zealand National Party
Air travellers now have even less choice when heading overseas after the Air New Zealand move to suspend direct flights from Sydney to LA. More >>
Exam fee hike an outrage
Monday, 10 February 2003, 3:26 pm | New Zealand National Party
"Raising school exam fees by 81% from $83 to $150 will hit family budgets hard and breaks the commitment given by Government that the NCEA will not increase the cost to families," says National's Education spokesperson Nick Smith. More >>
Maui Gas report bad news for consumers, economy
Friday, 7 February 2003, 5:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
Confirmation that the Maui Gas field will run out much sooner than expected is bad news for gas and electricity consumers, says National's Energy spokesperson Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Elderly sold a pup on removal of asset testing
Friday, 7 February 2003, 1:55 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government is continuing to string elderly along about the removal of assets testing with reports of further delays on its promise of four years ago, says National Senior Citizens Spokesperson Dr Lynda Scott. More >>
The case against Iraq grows
Thursday, 6 February 2003, 4:12 pm | New Zealand National Party
US Secretary of State Colin Powell's detailed and comprehensive presentation to the UN shows how important it is for the New Zealand Government to back efforts by the US and UK to obtain a second resolution from the Security Council, says National's ... More >>
National questions appointment of former Judge
Wednesday, 5 February 2003, 2:19 pm | New Zealand National Party
National MP Judith Collins is questioning the appointment by Attorney General Margaret Wilson of a former Napier District Court Judge as a Master of the Court. Anthony Christiansen resigned from his job, following a complaint from a female court worker ... More >>
Unemployment to increase under Labour
Wednesday, 5 February 2003, 2:18 pm | New Zealand National Party
Social Services Minister Steve Maharey's political attacks over the unemployment figures show he is more concerned with politics than with the lives of the people under his portfolio, says National Social Services Spokesperson Katherine Rich. More >>
Maori economic report debunks myths
Tuesday, 4 February 2003, 6:29 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party's Maori Affairs spokeswoman is welcoming a report on Maori economic development which she says debunks the notion that Maori contribute little to New Zealand's economic fortunes. More >>
Parliament must act on dog Bill
Tuesday, 4 February 2003, 3:07 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party's Dr Paul Hutchison is calling for political support to ensure a bill that would toughen up on dangerous dogs is taken off the Order Paper and debated in Parliament. More >>
Government ignores fine dodgers as debt soars
Tuesday, 4 February 2003, 10:02 am | New Zealand National Party
National's Police spokesman, Tony Ryall, is accusing the Government of turning a blind eye to fine dodgers who now collectively owe more than $451 million in outstanding fines. More >>
Oyster farmers shafted by Hodgson
Tuesday, 4 February 2003, 12:13 am | New Zealand National Party
The National MP for Northland is accusing the Fisheries Minister of turning his back on 10 oyster farmers in Waikare Inlet. More >>
Speech paints a bleak picture for business
Monday, 3 February 2003, 3:23 pm | New Zealand National Party
It is a sure bet that Margaret Wilson's speech to the PSA Delegates Seminar today is very different to the one Helen Clark will give to the upcoming Knowledge Wave Conference, says National's Deputy Leader and Industrial Relations spokesperson, ... More >>
Timaru doctors' strike a milestone for Labour
Monday, 3 February 2003, 10:50 am | New Zealand National Party
The Timaru doctors' strike is only the beginning of South Canterbury people having stretched services under the Government's population-based funding formula, says National Health Spokesperson Dr Lynda Scott. More >>
Call for Parliament to unite on dog bill
Monday, 3 February 2003, 10:00 am | New Zealand National Party
Friday's horrific dog attack on a seven-year old girl in Auckland must move all Parliamentarians to push for law changes to help prevent such tragedies, says National MP Dr Paul Hutchison. More >>
Scaring the Children!
Friday, 31 January 2003, 7:40 pm | New Zealand National Party
“Sue Kedgley is completely out of line, debating an issue is one thing – trying to scare kids and panic parents is quite another!” according to Brian Connell, speaking in his capacity as National’s spokesman on Forestry. More >>
Government must progress Reproductive Bill
Friday, 31 January 2003, 7:35 pm | New Zealand National Party
The case of the sperm donor left legally marooned after being refused access to a child despite a written contract illustrates the need for the Government to stop delaying the important reproductive technology bill, says National MP, Dr Paul Hutchison. More >>
National calls for inquiry into moth spray
Friday, 31 January 2003, 12:25 am | New Zealand National Party
A parliamentary select committee inquiry into the painted apple moth saga is essential to improving New Zealand's biosecurity, says National's Environment spokesperson, Nick Smith. More >>
NZ must back friends and allies in UN
Thursday, 30 January 2003, 6:07 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party Foreign Affairs spokesman says the US President's State of the Union address has spelled out in graphic detail the failure of Iraq to disarm. More >>
Maori Television highlights Govt folly
Wednesday, 29 January 2003, 5:50 pm | New Zealand National Party
The announcement today on Maori Television shows the folly of a Government that had already consigned New Zealanders, with its first decision on TVNZ a number of years ago, to an outdated television frequency, says National Maori Affairs Spokesperson ... More >>
