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New ACC code toothless and empty
Wednesday, 11 December 2002, 4:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
National has labelled the Government’s new Code of ACC Claimants’ Rights as “toothless” and says it doesn’t address the serious practical issues, such as those facing long-term claimants. More >>
Orions not up to scratch for Iraq
Wednesday, 11 December 2002, 2:04 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party's accusing the Government of being all talk no action in relation to its long awaited announcements on defence spending. More >>
Land Transport Bill misses the mark
Wednesday, 11 December 2002, 11:18 am | New Zealand National Party
The Land Transport Bill is more about political spin than wheel spin and clearly shows it’s been hijacked by the Greens, says National’s Associate Transport spokesman, John Key. More >>
Nice Try Maharey
Tuesday, 10 December 2002, 5:27 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party says the extra $12 million dollars for Child Youth and Family this year will come too late for hundreds of children who’re already slipping through the safety net. More >>
Minister blind to health cuts at Hawkes Bay
Tuesday, 10 December 2002, 5:19 pm | New Zealand National Party
New Zealanders can look forward to ongoing health service cuts throughout the country, says National Health Spokesperson Dr Lynda Scott. More >>
United Future sells out - again
Tuesday, 10 December 2002, 5:19 pm | New Zealand National Party
United Future’s copping a broadside from the National Party after it opted to back the controversial Local Government Bill. More >>
Virgin Blue needs a foot in the door
Tuesday, 10 December 2002, 3:29 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government must move to ensure discount airline Virgin Blue gets a foot in the door to the New Zealand market, according to National Party leader Bill English. More >>
United Future prove how green they are
Tuesday, 10 December 2002, 3:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party’s condemning United Future’s support for the Local Government Bill which threatens special rules for Maori and extra costs for consultation. More >>
Kahukura Productions Liquidation Fiasco
Tuesday, 10 December 2002, 1:47 pm | New Zealand National Party
Judith Tizard should put down her knitting and front up to answer the basic questions about public money and the Film Commission’s involvement in the Kahukura Productions fiasco, according to the National Party’s spokeswoman for Arts, Culture and Heritage. More >>
Clark rides roughshod over rural concerns
Tuesday, 10 December 2002, 1:45 pm | New Zealand National Party
Helen Clark’s blind rush to sign up to the Kyoto Protocol is proof of the Government’s callous disregard for rural New Zealand, says National’s Agriculture spokesman, David Carter. More >>
Snags in Supreme Court for Maori
Monday, 9 December 2002, 5:07 pm | New Zealand National Party
The National Party’s warning Maori there could be hidden snags in the Supreme Court Bill, which have the potential to influence crucial Treaty of Waitangi decisions. More >>
When is a symphony orchestra not an orchestra
Monday, 9 December 2002, 4:47 pm | New Zealand National Party
The announcement by the PM today that the government is introducing legislation to clarify the role of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is a clear indication that the PM’s much vaunted intellect has already gone into holiday mode said Katherine ... More >>
Report confirms anti-competitive concerns
Monday, 9 December 2002, 4:27 pm | New Zealand National Party
National’s concern that the proposed Qantas/Air New Zealand deal does not encourage competition is backed by today’s NECG report, says Nationals Transport spokesperson Roger Sowry. More >>
Jim Anderton Misleads North
Monday, 9 December 2002, 4:23 pm | New Zealand National Party
National MP John Carter’s accusing the Regional Development Minister of misleading the Northland community with hollow promises about key roading projects in the Hokianga. More >>
Privy Council must stay
Monday, 9 December 2002, 4:22 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Labour Government is poised to give Margaret Wilson the power to make decisions which could determine New Zealand’s legal destiny for the next 20 years or more. More >>
Labour’s Treaty Mullahs Creating Mistrust
Monday, 9 December 2002, 2:49 pm | New Zealand National Party
“Labour’s Treaty Mullahs are breaking down New Zealand’s most important asset - the trust we have in one another,” Opposition leader Bill English said today. More >>
McCully lays complaint against Commissioner
Friday, 6 December 2002, 3:16 pm | New Zealand National Party
National MP Murray McCully is laying a formal complaint against the Race Relations Commissioner - with the Race Relations Commissioner. More >>
ACC bill sees off another top New Zealander
Friday, 6 December 2002, 3:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Agriculture spokesman, David Carter, says it's not surprising that an ACC bill was the final clincher in galloping trainer Sheila Laxon's decision to move to Australia. More >>
Volunteer fire-fighters another example of madness
Friday, 6 December 2002, 3:05 pm | New Zealand National Party
The fact that volunteer fire-fighters will still be liable under the Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Bill is just a further indication that the Government's amendments regarding volunteers do not go far enough, says National Party Industrial Relations ... More >>
Investigation into student rip-off called for
Friday, 6 December 2002, 3:01 pm | New Zealand National Party
National MP Katherine Rich is calling for a proper investigation into allegations that hundreds of millions of dollars may have been overpaid in student allowances. More >>
