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Gross dishonesty on impact of amnesty
Wednesday, 18 April 2001, 9:24 am | New Zealand National Party
National's claims of a deterioration in New Zealand's relationship with Australia, that were continually dismissed by both Helen Clark and Lianne Dalziel, have been proved correct after the release of previously withheld Cabinet papers, Opposition ... More >>
Government contemptuous of advisors
Wednesday, 18 April 2001, 9:02 am | New Zealand National Party
The announcement that the Ministry of Social Policy is to be absorbed into DWI, and that CYFS is likely to follow, is one more example of this Government's 'we know best' approach, National's Social Services spokesperson Bob Simcock said today. More >>
How many pots of honey does it take to paint roof?
Wednesday, 18 April 2001, 9:00 am | New Zealand National Party
It's time the Green Party came clean over the extent of the 'Green Market' activities they actively promote, National's Revenue spokesperson Annabel Young said today. More >>
Increased benefits leave some beneficiaries worse
Wednesday, 18 April 2001, 8:59 am | New Zealand National Party
The Minister of Social Services' enthusiasm for rhetoric has cost beneficiaries dearly, National's Social Services Bob Simcock said today. More >>
511 empty state houses
Wednesday, 18 April 2001, 8:58 am | New Zealand National Party
"There are 511 vacant state houses ready to be tenanted. But they aren't able to be used by the 823 families on the urgent waiting list or the more than 9,000 people waiting for a state house," National's Housing spokesperson David Carter ... More >>
'Green Market' part of $9 billion 'Black Market'
Wednesday, 18 April 2001, 8:57 am | New Zealand National Party
So-called 'Green' barter activities are part or a $9 billion Black Market, yet the Finance Minister remains uninterested in confronting this tax dodge, National's Revenue spokesperson Annabel Young said today. More >>
Poll Shows Govt Misjudges Defence
Thursday, 12 April 2001, 3:36 pm | New Zealand National Party
Today's National Business Review poll confirms Prime Minister Helen Clark is totally out of touch with what New Zealanders want in defence, with a resounding 58 percent against the Government's defence cutback plans, National Defence Spokesman Max Bradford ... More >>
Three Judges To Do The Job Of One
Wednesday, 11 April 2001, 3:34 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Justice spokesman Wayne Mapp says he supports the independent profile of the Police Complaints Authority but there is a risk of it becoming overly bureaucratic. More >>
Govt ignores repeated warnings over dud Bank
Wednesday, 11 April 2001, 1:34 pm | New Zealand National Party
Clear evidence has emerged today that Helen Clark has paid $80 million to buy Jim Anderton's support for the coalition, Opposition Leader Jenny Shipley said today. More >>
Govt Dodges Rankin In Social Services Merger
Wednesday, 11 April 2001, 11:01 am | New Zealand National Party
The Government is today expected today to announce the merger of Work and Income New Zealand the Ministry of Social Policy into a new agency called the Ministry of Social Development, National's State Services spokesman Roger Sowry said today. "This ... More >>
Business confidence back into the negative
Tuesday, 10 April 2001, 4:44 pm | New Zealand National Party
The latest NZIER survey of business confidence shows Dr Cullen's smug attitude isn't washing with the business community, National's Finance spokesman Bill English said today. More >>
Labour party pressure in waterfront mediation
Monday, 9 April 2001, 5:34 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour Party political pressure is evident in the government-appointed mediator's handling of the waterfront mediation, National's Industrial Relations Spokesperson Lockwood Smith said today. More >>
Ports Dispute Report Will Send Shiver Down Spine
Monday, 9 April 2001, 9:42 am | New Zealand National Party
Nelson MP Nick Smith today leaked the Government mediator's report into the protracted South Island port dispute saying it would cause widespread alarm amongst employers and exporters. More >>
Dairy Decision Announced
Monday, 9 April 2001, 9:40 am | New Zealand National Party
National will support the formation of Global-Co, the industry-driven choice for a New Zealand owned global food company. More >>
Minister should act on patient waiting time crisis
Thursday, 5 April 2001, 5:57 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Health spokesman Roger Sowry has called for Health Minister Annette King to take urgent action to ensure that cancer patients are not left with days and months of uncertainty regarding their treatment. More >>
Now That's Impressive!
Thursday, 5 April 2001, 4:31 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's Foreign Affairs spokesman Max Bradford says he is truly impressed by a claim made by Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff in Parliament today. More >>
Young Nats Conference Opened By 'Young MP'
Thursday, 5 April 2001, 2:48 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Young National's Conference in Wellington was opened today by former Young National Annabel Young MP. More >>
Maharey's Programme Will Only 'Make Work'
Thursday, 5 April 2001, 2:47 pm | New Zealand National Party
Steve Maharey's Community Employment Organisations (CEOs) programme is just more evidence of his flim-flam and hypocrisy, National's Social Services spokesperson Bob Simcock said today. More >>
Australia wants our skills not our bills
Thursday, 5 April 2001, 9:10 am | New Zealand National Party
The latest report from Australia's Monash University is just another reinforcement that the New Zealand-Australia social security agreement was a 'win-win' for Australia and a 'lose-lose' for New Zealand, National's Immigration and Population spokesperson ... More >>
Canterbury Conservation Park Welcomed
Thursday, 5 April 2001, 12:41 am | New Zealand National Party
National Conservation spokesperson Nick Smith today welcomed the proposal of a Torlesse Range conservation park in Canterbury. More >>
