Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand National Party - Latest News [Page 773]
King Fumbles Cause Another Health Crisis
Friday, 15 February 2002, 2:39 pm | New Zealand National Party
Annette King's call for an urgent report on cardiac waiting times in the South Island shows the Minister is always operating in catch up mode, National's Health Spokesperson Roger Sowry said today. More >>
Strewth Helen - She's Not Too Flash!
Friday, 15 February 2002, 1:57 pm | New Zealand National Party
"In a week when Helen Clark outlined her Government's 'vision' for New Zealand's future, there is mounting local and international evidence that she is leading our economy up a blind alley," says National finance spokesman David Carter. More >>
Free Trade Must Be Discussed
Friday, 15 February 2002, 1:33 pm | New Zealand National Party
Transtasman talks between the Prime Minister and John Howard should deal with how New Zealand can best achieve a free trade deal with the US, says National Party Leader Bill English. More >>
First Ever Pacific Island Judge
Friday, 15 February 2002, 9:31 am | New Zealand National Party
National MP Arthur Anae has congratulated Judge A'e'au Semi Epati, New Zealand's first ever Pacific Island Judge, describing it as a "major milestone" for the Pacific Island community. More >>
Two Nil To Bill
Friday, 15 February 2002, 12:47 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party turned an important corner this week, with two solid victories to Leader Bill English, according to National MP Murray McCully. More >>
Govt Has New Policy On Psychiatric Patients
Friday, 15 February 2002, 12:15 am | New Zealand National Party
Annette King has to explain the Government's new policy of moving psychiatric patients to rest homes, National's Disability and Senior Citizens Spokesperson Dr Lynda Scott said today. More >>
Cover Up Over Enrolment Blow-Out
Thursday, 14 February 2002, 4:45 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government moved to cover up its monumental error in under-estimating school rolls this year by blocking an inquiry into the Ministry of Education's flawed projections, says National's Education spokesman, Nick Smith. More >>
Govt Breach Of Mental Health Standards
Thursday, 14 February 2002, 4:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government has breached its own mental health standards by closing a unit of Hill Morton Hospital and moving patients without consulting families of patients, National Senior Citizens and Disabilities Spokesperson Dr Lynda Scott said today. More >>
Government Appoints Another Clark Ally
Thursday, 14 February 2002, 1:16 pm | New Zealand National Party
It's hard to see how the Government will get value from its expensive appointment of Ian Fraser as chief executive of TVNZ, National Broadcasting spokesperson Katherine Rich said today. More >>
Kyoto -- What's The Rush Helen?
Thursday, 14 February 2002, 10:53 am | New Zealand National Party
"If the Government is genuine about 'keeping in step with not ahead of' our trading partners on the Kyoto Protocol - then why is it so determined to ratify it before them?" National Finance spokesman David Carter asks. More >>
Govt. Ship Insurance Policy Must Extend Beyond Oil
Thursday, 14 February 2002, 10:13 am | New Zealand National Party
Compulsory insurance provisions for ships in New Zealand waters must extend beyond just oil spill costs to include any costs for salvage or removal of wrecks, says National Environment spokesperson, Nick Smith. More >>
English Apologises For Clarks Snub
Thursday, 14 February 2002, 10:11 am | New Zealand National Party
Australians are our friends and allies and should be treated with respect, says National Party Leader Bill English referring to Clark's outburst over criticism she received from Australian Ministers. More >>
Clark Can't Handle The Truth
Thursday, 14 February 2002, 9:22 am | New Zealand National Party
Helen Clark's demand that Australian Cabinet Ministers 'hold their tongues on New Zealand issues' is a shameful display by a Prime Minister determined to hide the truth from New Zealanders, says National's Defence spokesperson, Max Bradford. More >>
Business Gets Frustration Not Innovation
Thursday, 14 February 2002, 9:15 am | New Zealand National Party
"The business community has every right to feel let down and disappointed by the Government's innovation package," says National Finance spokesman David Carter. More >>
Kick The Gangs Out
Thursday, 14 February 2002, 9:15 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government must be the most stupid group of people in New Zealand if they don't realise that Palmerston North gangs are living in taxpayer subsidised housing, says National's Police spokesman, Tony Ryall. More >>
Oscar Bonanza For New Zealand
Thursday, 14 February 2002, 12:39 am | New Zealand National Party
New Zealand's huge representation at the Academy Awards is a tribute to talented Kiwis, says National Leader Bill English. More >>
Bill English's Speech To Debate - PM's Statement
Wednesday, 13 February 2002, 1:12 pm | New Zealand National Party
Hon. BILL ENGLISH (Leader of the Opposition): I move, That this House has no confidence in the Labour-Alliance minority Government because it has no ambitions for New Zealand, but expects New Zealanders to put up with poor public health services, low education ... More >>
Labour Sinks Ship Pollution Bill
Wednesday, 13 February 2002, 9:46 am | New Zealand National Party
National Environment spokesperson Nick Smith is furious that Labour today killed legislation that would provide better protection from shipwrecks spilling oil in New Zealand waters. More >>
Cullen Called On To Cull Fund's $1M PR Tour
Wednesday, 13 February 2002, 9:45 am | New Zealand National Party
"Michael Cullen would do all New Zealanders a favour by cancelling the $1 million public relations campaign selling his Super Fund and properly funding the Retirement Commissioner," says National Superannuation spokesman Gerry Brownlee. More >>
PM's Innovation Claim Absurd Given Govt Decisions
Wednesday, 13 February 2002, 9:44 am | New Zealand National Party
Prime Minister Helen Clark can't claim her Government supports biotechnology, research and innovation when they overrode the recommendations of the Royal Commission on Genetic Engineering and are imposing a moratorium on field trials, National's Biotechnology ... More >>
