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Decline In Business Confidence No Surprise
Thursday, 27 June 2002, 1:49 pm | New Zealand National Party
I am not surprised business confidence is declining and it is indicative of the fact that business is feeling the pinch of a rising exchange rate and rising interest rates, says National's finance spokesperson David Carter. More >>
General Strikes - Labour's Hidden 2nd Term Agenda
Thursday, 27 June 2002, 11:53 am | New Zealand National Party
Margaret Wilson's attempts to ratify conventions that could allow general strikes gives a clear message of what to expect if voters return a second-term Labour Government, National Industrial Relations Spokesperson Simon Power said today. More >>
National Will Offer Accident Insurance Choice
Thursday, 27 June 2002, 11:12 am | New Zealand National Party
"National believes New Zealanders should have the right to choose what sort of accident insurance cover they want," says National's Accident Insurance spokesman Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Grand opening by PM one day, closure the next
Wednesday, 26 June 2002, 6:23 pm | New Zealand National Party
The axe hangs over the inpatient ward at Hawera Hospital within a week of Prime Minister Helen Clark opening of the redeveloped hospital, National Health Spokesperson Roger Sowry said today. More >>
National continues to poll ahead in key seats
Wednesday, 26 June 2002, 6:22 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Bill English isn't at all surprised by the Waikato Times latest poll which shows Nationals Sandra Goudie moving further ahead in the key seat of Coromandel. More >>
Review NCEA Before More Schools Back Off
Wednesday, 26 June 2002, 1:09 pm | New Zealand National Party
Reports today of an Auckland school shunning the National Certificate for Educational Achievement highlights the urgent need for the qualification to be reviewed, says National's Education spokesperson Nick Smith. More >>
Dr Cullen Asked To Explain What He Means
Wednesday, 26 June 2002, 12:18 am | New Zealand National Party
Dr Cullen is confused about what message he is trying to send about the Reserve Bank and its mandate to maintain price stability, says National's finance spokesperson David Carter. More >>
Treasury Confirms Govt's Slashing Of Health
Tuesday, 25 June 2002, 4:01 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government's plans to slash health services across the country have been confirmed in the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update (PREFU) released today, says National Leader Bill English. More >>
Cullen Going Soft On Inflation?
Tuesday, 25 June 2002, 3:31 pm | New Zealand National Party
"Finance Minister Michael Cullen has created unnecessary confusion about his attitude to inflation and his agreement with the Reserve Bank," says National Party Leader Bill English. More >>
That's As Good As It Got!
Tuesday, 25 June 2002, 2:51 pm | New Zealand National Party
"Today's release of the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update (PREFU) shows the real reason why Helen Clark decided to call a snap election," says National's Finance spokesman David Carter. More >>
National To Streamline Economic Development
Tuesday, 25 June 2002, 11:14 am | New Zealand National Party
"An incoming National Government will undertake a major revamp of current economic and regional development services," says National's Economic and Regional Development spokesman Tony Ryall. More >>
The Evening Post will be sadly missed
Tuesday, 25 June 2002, 11:05 am | New Zealand National Party
Readers of the Wellington region will mourn the loss of the Evening Post, National Deputy Leader Roger Sowry said today. More >>
National Will Ease Financial Burden On Tourism
Monday, 24 June 2002, 10:34 am | New Zealand National Party
The success of New Zealand tourism operators is being stifled by the increasing burden of compliance costs, National's Tourism spokesperson, Katherine Rich, said today in announcing National's Tourism Policy. More >>
Fronting Up Tour A Great Success -- English
Monday, 24 June 2002, 9:08 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Bill English says he heads into the final week of his 'Fronting up to New Zealand' tour buoyed by the strong level of support he is receiving. More >>
General Practice obstetricians nearing extinction
Sunday, 23 June 2002, 3:31 pm | New Zealand National Party
It is a tragedy that the Labour-Alliance Government is presiding over the rapid extinction of the family doctor-obstetrician, says National Associate Health Spokesperson Dr Paul Hutchison. More >>
Minister not teachers in 'cloud cuckoo land'
Sunday, 23 June 2002, 3:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
Education Minister Trevor Mallard is the one in 'cloud cuckoo land', not teachers, National Education Spokesperson Dr Nick Smith said today responding to the Minister's statement to the School Trustees Association Conference. More >>
National committed to securing super
Sunday, 23 June 2002, 3:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
"Ensuring security in retirement to all New Zealanders is why National is committed to the current superannuation arrangements," says National Party Leader Bill English. More >>
Politically-driven, racially-based fund - McCully
Saturday, 22 June 2002, 5:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
Over $17 million in grants to 2019 Maori organisations have been attacked by National MP Murray McCully as "a politically-driven , racially-based slush fund." More >>
Lack Of Leadership Fuels Teachers' Dispute
Saturday, 22 June 2002, 5:51 pm | New Zealand National Party
The vacuum of leadership around the secondary teachers' pay dispute is continuing to leave schools in chaos, says National's Education spokesperson Nick Smith. More >>
Plain English - Fri, 21 Jun 2002
Saturday, 22 June 2002, 4:52 pm | New Zealand National Party
The election will turn into an old fashioned choice - Labour and Greens on the left and National, with Act as a supporting party, on the centre right. The 'phoney war' phase has concentrated on the Greens, but out on the road, the public want to hear ... More >>
