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Clark Fails To Deliver
Wednesday, 13 February 2002, 9:40 am | New Zealand National Party
The only people to benefit from Clarks announcement today were the consultants who between them got a million dollars. There is nothing in it for everyday New Zealanders who want progress, says National Party Leader Bill English. More >>
Victims Ignored In Fight Against Crime
Tuesday, 12 February 2002, 1:19 pm | New Zealand National Party
New Zealanders are demanding that the Government crack down on violent criminals, but instead it's insulted them with the Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill, says National's Justice spokesperson, Wayne Mapp. More >>
Inquiry Called For In School Roll Fiasco
Monday, 11 February 2002, 11:19 am | New Zealand National Party
The Ministry of Education and Minister must be held accountable for the huge underestimation in pupil enrolments this year that has schools short of over 100 classrooms and teachers, says National's Education spokesman, Nick Smith. More >>
Five Seek National Candidacy For Ohariu-Belmont
Monday, 11 February 2002, 9:47 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party has announced details of the five candidates seeking its nomination for the Ohariu-Belmont electorate, who all passed pre-selection on Sunday. More >>
Death Of Princess Margaret
Monday, 11 February 2002, 9:39 am | New Zealand National Party
The Leader of the Opposition, Bill English, extends on behalf of the National Party his deepest condolences to Her Majesty The Queen on the passing of her sister, Princess Margaret. More >>
Convicted Businessman Should Be Named
Monday, 11 February 2002, 9:37 am | New Zealand National Party
The case of name suppression being granted to a Christchurch businessman convicted of attempting to hire a 12-year-old girl for sex highlights the difficulties name suppression can cause in our community, says Ilam MP, Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Government Ignoring War Veterans' Plight
Monday, 11 February 2002, 9:32 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government is washing its hands of the plight of residents of the Levin War Veterans Home which is faced with closure next month, says National's Veterans' Affairs spokesperson Richard Worth. More >>
Tax Incentives For Long-Term Savers
Friday, 8 February 2002, 1:43 pm | New Zealand National Party
"An incoming National Government will introduce tax incentives to encourage people into longer term savings," says National leader Bill English. More >>
National's Answer To Auckland Traffic Woes
Thursday, 7 February 2002, 4:04 pm | New Zealand National Party
Special legislation will be introduced by a National Government to address Auckland's urgent infrastructure needs, National Party Leader Bill English said today. More >>
Youth Development Strategy Fails To Deliver
Thursday, 7 February 2002, 11:59 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government's upcoming Youth Development Strategy fails on all fronts - finding the problems, funding them and fixing them, says National's Youth Affairs spokesman, Simon Power. More >>
Government Refuses To Front On Kyoto
Thursday, 7 February 2002, 9:41 am | New Zealand National Party
"Pete Hodgson's decision to suddenly pull out of a summit on the Kyoto Protocol puts the Government's consultation process with business on this issue in perspective," says National Finance spokesman David Carter. More >>
Hobbs Appoints Her Own Spin Doctor
Thursday, 7 February 2002, 9:35 am | New Zealand National Party
The appointment of Judy Callingham to NZ on Air is another blatant example of jobs for mates, says National Broadcasting spokesperson Katherine Rich. More >>
Treaty Minister Prematurely Pats Herself On Back
Thursday, 7 February 2002, 9:34 am | New Zealand National Party
Minister for Treaty Negotiations Margaret Wilson is a bit premature in patting herself on the back when the hard work was done by others, National Spokesperson for Treaty Issues Georgina te Heuheu said today. More >>
Innovation Strategy Must Measure Up
Tuesday, 5 February 2002, 11:59 am | New Zealand National Party
"The Government's upcoming "Innovation Strategy" - to be released next week - needs to be benchmarked against the recommendations which came out of last year's Knowledge Wave conference and National's 1999 Bright Futures package," ... More >>
Zoning policy backfires on Maori and P. Islanders
Tuesday, 5 February 2002, 8:40 am | New Zealand National Party
Maori and Pacific Island students are being driven out of top schools by the Government's absurd zoning law which advantages wealthy families who can buy houses in the right street, says National's Education spokesperson Nick Smith. More >>
New National - Ambitious For New Zealanders
Monday, 4 February 2002, 5:41 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Honourable Bill English, MP - Leader of the New Zealand National Party - Leader of the Opposition - Gore Rotary Club - 31 January 2002 More >>
ACC's $173.3 million computer blowout
Monday, 4 February 2002, 5:39 pm | New Zealand National Party
"ACC is being deliberately obtuse and shifty in providing proper answers to legitimate questions about its expenditure on computer development costs," says National ACC spokesman Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Glenda Hughes Selected As Rongotai Candidate
Monday, 4 February 2002, 11:08 am | New Zealand National Party
Glenda Hughes, a prominent media and management consultant and former top sportswoman, has been selected unopposed as the National Party’s candidate for the Rongotai Electorate. She has also been nominated as a list candidate. More >>
What About The Victims, Mrs Turia?
Monday, 4 February 2002, 11:04 am | New Zealand National Party
Tariana Turia's attempts to have a killer released from prison for home detention shows the Minister puts the interests of criminals before those of victims or their families, National MP Tony Ryall said today. More >>
Compulsory Marriage Bill a Disaster for Youth
Friday, 1 February 2002, 5:53 pm | New Zealand National Party
Grant Tyrrell, NZ Young Nationals Chair, today described the new Matrimonial Property Bill as a ticking time-bomb waiting to explode on unsuspecting youth. More >>
