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What’s the Minister hiding?
Tuesday, 21 January 2003, 6:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party is questioning glowing new figures produced by the Associate Education Minister which he claims shows significant growth in Tertiary Education enrolments. More >>
Government should steer clear of Tranz Rail
Tuesday, 21 January 2003, 2:07 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party says the Government’s again showing its incompetence with complicated business transactions as it wrestles with the deal to buy the tracks from Tranz Rail. More >>
Heart patients’ lives at risk
Tuesday, 21 January 2003, 2:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
Health Minister Annette King is turning a blind eye to doctors’ complaints that people are dying while waiting for surgery, National says. More >>
Tribute paid to Sir John Turei
Monday, 20 January 2003, 10:15 am | New Zealand National Party
National Leader Bill English says the death of Tuhoe tribe kaumatua Sir John Turei is the loss of a forward thinking and great leader. More >>
Passing of Sir John Turei a great loss
Monday, 20 January 2003, 10:13 am | New Zealand National Party
The passing of Tuhoe rangatira and elder statesman Sir John Turei is a loss for New Zealand, says National Maori Affairs Spokesperson Georgina te Heuheu. More >>
One in three Treasury staff earn more than $100k
Monday, 20 January 2003, 10:12 am | New Zealand National Party
Helen Clark’s frugal Government has turned into bloated Government, National says after revealing huge salary increases within Treasury. More >>
Poor planning separates mothers & premature babies
Monday, 20 January 2003, 10:11 am | New Zealand National Party
National is calling on Health Minister Annette King must step in and immediately address a shortage of neonatal beds for premature babies, after reports that many are being moved around the country. More >>
Accountability needed in Govt funding to iwi
Monday, 20 January 2003, 10:09 am | New Zealand National Party
National is calling for more accountability in the Government funding of iwi organisations after revelations that a Government-funded iwi company has been building homes for family members. More >>
Hercules upgrade prompts security concerns
Monday, 20 January 2003, 10:06 am | New Zealand National Party
The upgrade of New Zealand’s five Air Force Hercules has prompted security concerns because no contingency plan has been put in place, says National Defence Spokesperson Richard Worth. More >>
Too many CYFS children moved around
Monday, 20 January 2003, 10:05 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government must stop playing pass the parcel with the nation’s most vulnerable children and make greater efforts to provide permanence in their lives, says National Social Services Spokesperson Katherine Rich. More >>
National Party backs Auckland mayors
Friday, 17 January 2003, 4:23 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party's giving its whole hearted support to Auckland mayors who now agree the Land Transport Management Bill isn't going to deliver the funding the city needs to get moving again. More >>
Govt must justify special Maori science funding
Friday, 17 January 2003, 3:37 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party's calling on the Government to justify the special science funding it plans to allocate to projects benefiting Maori. More >>
Goff released repeat sex offender
Friday, 17 January 2003, 1:07 pm | New Zealand National Party
Justice Minister Phil Goff must take responsibility for the release of repeat sex offender Barry Ryder, says National Justice Spokesperson Tony Ryall. More >>
TVNZ $12m A trickle or a dribble?
Friday, 17 January 2003, 11:41 am | New Zealand National Party
“It’s now clear how out of touch the Government has become, when it describes the $14.5 million spent on spin doctors as a ‘trickle’ hours after unveiling $12 million for TVNZ’s charter,” says National’s Broadcasting spokeswoman Katherine Rich. More >>
Government spin doctors costing millions
Friday, 17 January 2003, 11:40 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party’s released figures showing the Government spent more than $14 million dollars on spin doctors in the 17 months to November last year. More >>
$12 million funding for TVNZ announced twice
Thursday, 16 January 2003, 3:53 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government must be struggling for good news stories because it’s decided to announce for a second time the $12 million funding for TVNZ to implement its “Charter” according to National’s Broadcasting spokeswoman Katherine Rich. More >>
Challenge to GE research a potential tragedy
Thursday, 16 January 2003, 3:07 pm | New Zealand National Party
The High Court Challenge by Mothers Against Genetic Engineering to AgResearch’s human gene on animal research threatens to further delay vital tests which could benefit all Kiwis, according to National’s Science spokesman. More >>
Challenge to GE research a potential tragedy
Thursday, 16 January 2003, 1:59 pm | New Zealand National Party
GE Free New Zealand’s High Court challenge to AgResearch’s human gene on animal research threatens to further delay vital tests which could benefit all Kiwis, according to National’s Science spokesman. More >>
Minister warned of transport body’s financial woes
Thursday, 16 January 2003, 1:58 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government only has itself to blame for the financial pressure that threatens to derail the work of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission, according to the National Party. More >>
Dog owners should pay higher price for attacks
Thursday, 16 January 2003, 1:57 pm | New Zealand National Party
There’s a new call today for the Government to toughen up the penalties against the owners of dogs that go on to attack people. More >>
