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Minister should review Pharmac drug assessment

Tuesday, 30 October 2001, 4:02 pm | New Zealand National Party

New Zealanders are receiving third world treatment when it comes to new drugs, National's Senior Citizens and Associate Health spokesperson Dr Lynda Scott said today. More >>

No extra police for Auckland

Tuesday, 30 October 2001, 4:00 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Government is planning no extra police for Auckland despite rising crime in the city, National's Police spokesman Tony Ryall said today. More >>

Minister evading wool reserves tax issue

Tuesday, 30 October 2001, 1:58 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Government must provide a clear ruling on the tax liability and Wool Board reserves before farmers vote on any wool reform package, National's Agriculture spokesperson Gavan Herlihy said at today's Wool Board AGM in Napier. More >>

Govt Puts Out Welcome Mat On NZ's Back Door

Monday, 29 October 2001, 9:47 am | New Zealand National Party

The latest incident of illegal entry by ten stowaways has seriously exposed the laxness and complacency of New Zealand's border control, National's Immigration spokesperson Marie Hasler said today. More >>

Comments on lift of name suppression

Friday, 26 October 2001, 3:57 pm | New Zealand National Party

National's Police spokesman Tony Ryall says he is disappointed many in the media have decided to publicise 'Constable A's' name. More >>

Health Minister must not fail Maori twice

Friday, 26 October 2001, 3:57 pm | New Zealand National Party

As the Minister of Health makes her recommendations to Cabinet on the 39 Maori appointments to District Health Boards, she must not fail Maori again, National's Maori Affairs spokesperson Georgina te Heuheu said today. More >>

Candidates line up for Wellington Central

Friday, 26 October 2001, 3:56 pm | New Zealand National Party

National has opened nominations for its 2002 Wellington Central candidate, Wellington Central Electorate Chairperson Bridget-Anne Fowler announced today. More >>

National supports SOS legal challenge

Friday, 26 October 2001, 9:56 am | New Zealand National Party

National supports the Save Our Squadrons Campaign legal challenge of the Government's decision to disband the air combat force, National's Defence spokesperson Max Bradford said today. More >>

Funding Needed For Cost Saving Drugs

Friday, 26 October 2001, 9:22 am | New Zealand National Party

National's Senior Citizens spokesperson Dr Lynda Scott today called on the Government to increase funding for drugs which have been clinically proven to dramatically improve the lives of a significant percentage of Alzheimer's patients. More >>

Children's Day should be a celebration for all

Friday, 26 October 2001, 12:35 am | New Zealand National Party

Children's Day this Sunday should be a celebration for all New Zealand children, but, inevitably, many will miss out, National's Social Services spokesperson Bob Simcock said today. More >>

Auckland police crisis; don't bank on Mr Hawkins!

Thursday, 25 October 2001, 3:52 pm | New Zealand National Party

As Police Minister George Hawkins drives around Auckland with outspoken new Mayor John Banks there will be a lot of things he won't dare tell Banksie, National's Police spokesman Tony Ryall said today. More >>

Start needed on labelling GE food

Thursday, 25 October 2001, 3:49 pm | New Zealand National Party

New Zealand food companies should go ahead with labelling GM food products despite the Australia New Zealand Food Authority ruling against the labelling provisions coming in next month, National's Health spokesperson Roger Sowry said today. More >>

Votes of Confidence

Thursday, 25 October 2001, 2:21 pm | New Zealand National Party

Recently there has been much speculation in Parliament and the media about Green Party vacillation on support for the Government on confidence and supply issues as a result of the current debate on the GM issue. Some statements speak of the Greens ... More >>

DHMO Email To Sue Kedgley’s Office + Response

Thursday, 25 October 2001, 11:02 am | New Zealand National Party

Thanks for your email regarding DHMO. I know Sue would be absolutely supportive of the campaign to ban this toxic substance in NZ. Unfortunately, the reality is that she is working on many such issues, and there are only so many hours in the day! More >>

Greens Support Ban On Water!

Thursday, 25 October 2001, 9:43 am | New Zealand National Party

"The Green Party's support for a ban on water in New Zealand shows how naïve and unscientific the Greens are and illustrates why the Government should ignore their extreme views to ban genetic technologies from New Zealand", says National's ... More >>

Asian communities' health must not be sidelined

Wednesday, 24 October 2001, 2:45 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Health Minister's concern over the lack of Maori and Pacific Island representation on district health boards should also extend to the Asian communities, says National's Ethnic Affairs spokesperson, Pansy Wong. More >>

Action On Referendum A Moral Obligation

Wednesday, 24 October 2001, 11:32 am | New Zealand National Party

The Human Rights Commission has bowed out of a row over the Government's failure to implement the Citizens Initiated Referendum that called for fewer MPs in Parliament, but National List MP Belinda Vernon says the Government has a moral obligation to ... More >>

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