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Brain Drain sets new record for immigration stats

Wednesday, 7 February 2001, 3:38 pm | New Zealand National Party

While the Government continues to deny the existence of a brain drain the latest immigration figures show otherwise. A record has been set for the number of skilled New Zealanders departing our country, National's Immigration spokesperson Marie Hasler ... More >>

Govt must take heed of sentencing concerns

Wednesday, 7 February 2001, 2:51 pm | New Zealand National Party

The sentence Mark Middleton is set to receive next week must reflect community sentiment, National Justice spokesperson Dr Wayne Mapp said today. More >>

Union dispute highlights anti-business bias

Wednesday, 7 February 2001, 9:08 am | New Zealand National Party

National's Associate Finance spokesperson Max Bradford today said that the Government is showing its true anti-business colours by allowing Associate Labour Minister Laila Harre to turn up at the picket line in Nelson. More >>

Clark's Waitangi U-Turn Doesn't Stack Up

Monday, 5 February 2001, 3:59 pm | New Zealand National Party

Helen Clark's sudden backdown over Ministers attending Waitangi Day commemorations at Waitangi is nothing short of disingenuous, Opposition Leader Jenny Shipley said today. More >>

Sir David Beattie

Monday, 5 February 2001, 12:39 am | New Zealand National Party

Opposition Leader Jenny Shipley has today extended her sincere condolences to the family of former Governor General Sir David Beattie, who died suddenly last night. More >>

Ethnic Community - the silent critics speak up

Monday, 5 February 2001, 12:38 am | New Zealand National Party

On the eve of Waitangi day the focus is on the Crown's decision not to attend celebrations at Waitangi. Instead, the Prime Minister will be sheltered by the ever-courteous ethnic community, National's Ethnic Affairs spokesperson Pansy Wong said today. More >>

Govt must fight US appeal tooth and claw

Friday, 2 February 2001, 5:13 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Government must finish what National started by actively fighting the United States appeal against the WTO's decision on lamb import quota and tariff restrictions, National's Agricultural spokesperson Gavan Herlihy said today. More >>

Hawkins' Tour Must Bring About Action

Friday, 2 February 2001, 3:49 pm | New Zealand National Party

I congratulate the Minister of Ethnic Affairs for finally waking up and realising the value of visiting ethnic business people," National Ethnic Affairs spokesperson Pansy Wong said today. More >>

Hobbs Ducks And Weaves To Avoid Real TVNZ Issue

Friday, 2 February 2001, 3:45 pm | New Zealand National Party

"Marian Hobbs' evasive and misleading conduct over revelations about the cost of implementing her Charter for TVNZ was a shameful display of behaviour," National's Murray McCully said today. More >>

Lockwood Smith

Friday, 2 February 2001, 3:12 pm | New Zealand National Party

National MP Lockwood Smith today announced that he would not be contesting the Deputy Leadership of the National Party. More >>

Minister Could Open Up MAF Vet Work To Competition

Thursday, 1 February 2001, 4:37 pm | New Zealand National Party

The proposed strike action by Ministry of Agriculture meat inspection veterinarians highlights a need for MAF to consider replacement options, National's International Trade Negotiations spokesperson John Luxton said today. More >>

Right Prescription But No Commitment

Thursday, 1 February 2001, 4:34 pm | New Zealand National Party

"There is nothing new in the Government's Primary Health Care Strategy. The strategy is yet another Government document released with heaps of hype but no funding or other commitments that are necessary to make it work," National MP Wyatt ... More >>

Hodgson limits falling electricity charges

Thursday, 1 February 2001, 3:49 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Minister of Energy can say all he likes about electricity consumers deserving 'a better deal', but he only has himself to blame, National's Energy spokesperson Pansy Wong said today. More >>

te Heuheu pays tribute to Sir Robert Mahuta

Thursday, 1 February 2001, 3:31 pm | New Zealand National Party

The passing of Sir Robert Mahuta is a sad moment in our country's history. His death is a loss for Tainui, the whole of Maoridom and New Zealand, National Maori Affairs spokesperson Georgina te Heuheu said today. More >>

TVNZ Could Be Kneecapped By Charter Objectives

Thursday, 1 February 2001, 3:07 pm | New Zealand National Party

National's Murray McCully has today revealed that meeting the Government's 'Charter' objectives for TVNZ could cost the taxpayer owned broadcaster over $100 million a year. More >>

Consumers Not Reaping The Rewards

Thursday, 1 February 2001, 3:05 pm | New Zealand National Party

'The higher insurance premiums anticipated for both households and businesses, despite the fall in burglary statistics, only add to the inescapable hikes in New Zealanders' cost of living, National Consumer Affairs spokesperson Marie Hasler said today. More >>