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Minority and grass roots sports miss out
Monday, 17 June 2002, 8:42 am | New Zealand National Party
The Sport and Recreation New Zealand four-year strategy released today raises questions about minority sports missing out on funding, National Sport Spokesperson Tony Steel said today. More >>
Maori Ministers sell-out Maori students education
Monday, 17 June 2002, 8:41 am | New Zealand National Party
"The inaction and silence of Maori Ministers Horomia, Turia and Lee on the current crisis in education show how willing they are to sell-out Maori student's education for their own political gain," says National's Spokesperson for Maori Affairs, ... More >>
Candidates’ Bios, Alphabetically By Constituencies
Friday, 14 June 2002, 5:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
Aoraki Wayne Marriott – Constituency and List Candidate Wayne Marriott, 37, is a mediator for conflict resolution and negotiations, for the Ministry of Housing in Mid and South Canterbury, and North Otago. He has qualifications from several tertiary ... More >>
Plain English - Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Friday, 14 June 2002, 4:57 pm | New Zealand National Party
Campaigning is the best part of politics. The public actually get interested in politics for a few, brief glorious weeks, and the politicians are reminded of the awesome power of democracy - thousands of people making up their own mind, instead of the ... More >>
Constable 'A' decision a real risk for police
Friday, 14 June 2002, 4:40 pm | New Zealand National Party
The decision to send Constable 'A' to trial for murder could see police putting their lives at risk if they have to think twice about protecting themselves, says National's Police spokesman, Tony Ryall. More >>
You Can Believe Labour- Yeah Right
Friday, 14 June 2002, 4:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labours pledge of no more income tax increases has a hollow ring to it especially to those on low and middle incomes who are reeling under the increased burden of higher excise and petrol taxes, says National's Finance spokesperson David Carter. More >>
Employers Ripped Off By ACC Tax-Grab
Friday, 14 June 2002, 3:01 pm | New Zealand National Party
Employers are being blatantly ripped off by Labour's ACC levies, says National's ACC Spokesman Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Fight for Life organisers congratulated
Friday, 14 June 2002, 1:35 pm | New Zealand National Party
I would like to congratulate all those involved in today's announcement that last week's Yellow Ribbon Fight For Life raised a record million dollars, says National Party Leader Bill English. More >>
Mallard Must Be Sacked
Friday, 14 June 2002, 11:55 am | New Zealand National Party
Trevor Mallard has to go over his completely incompetent handling of the secondary teachers' pay row, says National Leader Bill English. More >>
Education crisis must be sorted
Friday, 14 June 2002, 8:49 am | New Zealand National Party
New Zealand is facing an educational crisis with the victims being over a quarter of a million young people, says National Party Leader Bill English. More >>
National focused on improving farm fortunes
Friday, 14 June 2002, 8:49 am | New Zealand National Party
"National understands the importance of the primary sector as the cornerstone of New Zealand's economy and our agriculture policy reflects this," says National's Agriculture spokesman Gavan Herlihy. More >>
Agriculture remains the hub of economy
Friday, 14 June 2002, 8:47 am | New Zealand National Party
"Agriculture's strong performance over the past couple of years shows just how vital the sector is to New Zealand's economy," says National Party leader Bill English. More >>
Maharey All Talk On Protecting Children
Thursday, 13 June 2002, 11:53 am | New Zealand National Party
"The release of the Children's Agenda shows that Social Services Minister Steve Maharey is guilty of child neglect on a massive scale," says National's Social Services spokesman Bob Simcock. More >>
National Says Hold Off Next Level Of NCEA
Thursday, 13 June 2002, 9:12 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government should defer implementing level two of the NCEA to relieve teacher workload pressures and as an act of good faith in trying to resolve the crisis in secondary education, says National's Education spokesman, Nick Smith. More >>
English - Speech to RSA National Conference
Wednesday, 12 June 2002, 10:46 am | New Zealand National Party
Like many MPs, I address Anzac Day ceremonies each year. When I do, I always try to count the names on the different monuments. More >>
PM trying to pull a fast one on voters
Wednesday, 12 June 2002, 8:55 am | New Zealand National Party
"Helen Clark's excuse for calling a snap election because of "endless points of order during question time" is totally ridiculous," says Shadow Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Ban on school sports and culture a disaster
Wednesday, 12 June 2002, 8:54 am | New Zealand National Party
Moves by secondary teachers to pull out of extra-curricular activities are a disaster for schools and society as a whole, says National's Sport, Fitness and Leisure spokesperson Tony Steel. More >>
TVNZ charter failure a fitting end
Wednesday, 12 June 2002, 8:53 am | New Zealand National Party
Failure to get the TVNZ Bill through the House is a fitting end to Marian Hobbs' ineffectual term as Broadcasting Minister, says National's Broadcasting Katherine Rich. More >>
No excuse for snap election
Wednesday, 12 June 2002, 8:52 am | New Zealand National Party
"Talk back today reflects the strong public sentiment that New Zealanders are not fooled by Helen Clark's cynical manipulation of them to call a snap election," says National Party Leader Bill English. More >>
New Defence Spokesperson Announced
Wednesday, 12 June 2002, 12:42 am | New Zealand National Party
National Leader Bill English has today announced that Richard Worth is the new spokesperson for the Defence portfolio. More >>
