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IRD ignores Kiwis, but fawns over foreign yachties
Friday, 1 February 2002, 4:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
"Inland Revenue is treating ordinary New Zealand taxpayers with complete disdain, while falling all over itself to provide a gold-plated service to foreign sailors," says National's Revenue spokesperson Annabel Young. More >>
Kyoto - costly, warm fuzzies
Friday, 1 February 2002, 3:34 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government must listen to the well-founded concerns of the farming sector, before rushing to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, says National Agriculture spokesman Gavan Herlihy. More >>
New Holiday Act Costly
Friday, 1 February 2002, 3:32 pm | New Zealand National Party
"Changes to the Holiday Act announced today by the Minister of Labour are further evidence that the Government doesn't understand the pressures of small business," says National Labour and Industrial Relations spokesperson Simon Power. More >>
Mysterious disappearance of Minister
Friday, 1 February 2002, 2:21 pm | New Zealand National Party
The post-Christmas phone call from Helen Clark has shut Broadcasting Minister Marian Hobbs up altogether, says National Broadcasting spokesperson Katherine Rich. More >>
Road Funding Cuts Stifle Auckland
Friday, 1 February 2002, 11:40 am | New Zealand National Party
Cuts in funding for Auckland roading show the Government doesn't understand the importance of a strategic road network in the region, says National's transport spokesperson Belinda Vernon. More >>
Priceless art collection moves a step closer
Thursday, 31 January 2002, 4:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
National leader and Clutha-Southland MP Bill English says he's delighted that the move to house one of New Zealand's most comprehensive and diverse art collections in Gore is now a step closer. More >>
Burton defensive at Australia’s honesty
Thursday, 31 January 2002, 3:46 pm | New Zealand National Party
Defence Minister Mark Burton is hardly the person to be criticising Australia about poor advice on New Zealand defence, National’s Defence spokesperson Max Bradford said today. More >>
Don't forget the basics too, Helen
Thursday, 31 January 2002, 3:45 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government's spend up on counter-terrorism is commendable, but there are more practical safety concerns for New Zealanders, says National's Police spokesperson Tony Ryall. More >>
Maharey must take responsibility for staff threats
Thursday, 31 January 2002, 3:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
WINZ Staff have had their personal safety put at risk because of Steve Maharey's inept leadership, says National's Social Services spokesman Bob Simcock. More >>
Labour to release criminals early
Thursday, 31 January 2002, 3:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
Many of New Zealand's sex offenders will be out of jail early under Labour's Sentencing Bill, says National Police spokesman Tony Ryall. More >>
Jenny Shipley's Great Contribution Acknowledged
Thursday, 31 January 2002, 9:40 am | New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Bill English today paid tribute to the huge contribution Jenny Shipley has given to both New Zealand and the National Party following the announcement that she intends to retire from politics after this year's election. More >>
Youth Radio Costs Grossly Understated
Thursday, 31 January 2002, 9:38 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government has grossly understated the costs of setting up a youth radio network, documents released by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage under the Official Information Act show, National's Broadcasting Spokesperson Katherine Rich said today. More >>
Jenny Shipley Announces Retirement
Thursday, 31 January 2002, 9:37 am | New Zealand National Party
Jenny Shipley announced today that she will not be seeking re-election at the coming election and is looking ahead with confidence to the future. More >>
Minister Responsible For Waiver Of Standards
Thursday, 31 January 2002, 9:33 am | New Zealand National Party
Tupuna Villa patients have been used as pawns in the Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch, dispute the Health Select Committee heard today, National Disability and Associate Health Spokesperson Dr Lynda Scott said today. More >>
National Will Change Matrimonial Property Law
Thursday, 31 January 2002, 12:07 am | New Zealand National Party
Tomorrow will be a significant day for 236,000 New Zealanders whom the Government is marrying against their will, National's Justice Spokesperson Wayne Mapp said today. More >>
Export industry must be authority's focus
Wednesday, 30 January 2002, 3:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's agriculture spokesman Gavan Herlihy says the Government must ensure that legislation to create the new Food Safety Authority comes before the Primary Production Select Committee. More >>
Life will mean Life under National
Tuesday, 29 January 2002, 3:04 pm | New Zealand National Party
A life sentence will mean life for the worst offenders under a National Government, Opposition Leader Bill English announced today. More >>
Govt ban sends NZ scientists and patients overseas
Monday, 28 January 2002, 2:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Government was being shortsighted and regressive in banning a technique to cure diabetes, National's Associate Health and Science Spokesperson Dr Paul Hutchison said today. More >>
Mene continuing with Sting welcomed
Monday, 28 January 2002, 10:58 am | New Zealand National Party
Leader of the Opposition and Clutha-Southland MP Bill English said today it was very pleasing to hear that former Silver Ferns and Southern Sting captain Bernice Mene would be continuing to play for the Sting this year. More >>
Borrows Re-Selected For Marginal Whanganui Seat
Monday, 28 January 2002, 9:59 am | New Zealand National Party
The National Party has selected Chester Borrows as its Candidate for this year's General Election in a meeting Friday night. More >>
