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Labour supports some media stars' salaries

Thursday, 17 February 2000, 7:08 pm | New Zealand National Party

Broadcasting Minister Marion Hobbs' statement in Parliament today that Brian Edwards salary was "an operational matter" shows that Labour has double standards when it comes to broadcasting issues. More >>

Ethnic Affairs Minister told to get on with his jo

Thursday, 17 February 2000, 7:06 pm | New Zealand National Party

Ethnic Affairs Minister George Hawkins' emphatic "NO" in Parliament today when asked if he had been consulted by the Minister of Broadcasting to ensure any broadcasting quota system would cater equitably for the ethnic communities he is ... More >>

Green's double speak

Thursday, 17 February 2000, 6:57 pm | New Zealand National Party

National MP David Carter today accused the Green Party of double speak after they chose not to use their vote to achieve a semblance of proportionality on the chairmanship of Select Committees. More >>

Opinion: Upton-On-Line - Delicious Delegations

Thursday, 17 February 2000, 3:16 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Prime Minister has released the schedule of responsibilities that has been drawn up for the myriad Associate Ministers that this government has spawned. There are no fewer than 18 different ministers (out of an Executive of 26) running around associating ... More >>

Energy efficiency legislation gets Nats support

Wednesday, 16 February 2000, 10:16 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Green Party’s energy efficiency legislation has got the backing of the National Party, Opposition Energy spokesperson Pansy Wong said today. More >>

Three Degrees of Murder Bill before the House

Wednesday, 16 February 2000, 9:02 pm | New Zealand National Party

Opposition Police Spokesperson Brian Neeson today welcomed the Justice and Law Reform Select Committee's interim report back to Parliament on his Three Degrees of Murder Bill saying Norm Wither's petition gave a resoundingly clear message to the Government ... More >>

Govt’s ACC Reforms Run Into Trouble - Nats

Wednesday, 16 February 2000, 4:58 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Labour-Alliance Government’s ACC reforms have run into trouble, MP for Hamilton East, Tony Steel, said today. More >>

Achievers Last for Labour/Alliance

Tuesday, 15 February 2000, 5:32 pm | New Zealand National Party

“Axing the highly successful TIE scheme, which provided funding for children to attend private schools, is a indication of how Labour intends to treat people and communities who work hard and succeed.” More >>

Richard Worth Maiden Speech - National

Tuesday, 15 February 2000, 3:39 pm | New Zealand National Party

It is a privilege to be a member of the forty-sixth parliament and the Member of Parliament for Epsom. I have only gained that privilege to represent Epsom through the sustained contribution of others. It is always invidious to identify individuals ... More >>

Achievers Last for Labour/Alliance

Monday, 14 February 2000, 6:41 pm | New Zealand National Party

“The Labour/Alliance government clearly dislikes high achievers,” said Epsom MP Richard Worth today “Axing the highly successful TIE scheme, which provided funding for children to attend private schools, is a indication of how Labour intends to treat people ... More >>

Millions saved on Police ACC bill

Monday, 14 February 2000, 6:39 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Government’s ACC changes will lump big costs on the country’s police force, Opposition Police spokesperson Brian Neeson revealed today. More >>

Another Govt flip flop: another pointless inquiry

Monday, 14 February 2000, 6:38 pm | New Zealand National Party

The Government's latest inquiry, this time into WINZ, will be another expensive exercise which will find little new, says National's State Services spokesman Roger Sowry. More >>

Energy Projections Unacceptable

Sunday, 13 February 2000, 3:17 pm | New Zealand National Party

The projections on energy prices in the just released Ministry of Commerce Energy Outlook publication are not acceptable, says National's Energy Spokeswoman, Pansy Wong. More >>

Energy projections unacceptable

Friday, 11 February 2000, 5:52 pm | New Zealand National Party

The projections on energy prices in the just released Ministry of Commerce Energy Outlook publication are not acceptable, says National's Energy Spokeswoman, Pansy Wong. More >>

Cullen must front up to ACC select committee

Thursday, 10 February 2000, 6:22 pm | New Zealand National Party

Michael Cullen must front up to the ACC select committee to explain the changes he is planning to the ACC legislation, Opposition ACC spokesperson Gerry Brownlee said today. More >>

Jim happy to risk economic gains

Thursday, 10 February 2000, 5:43 pm | New Zealand National Party

Jim Anderton's frank admission that the Government's new economic development programme would "get it wrong" and this is good because it showed the Government was taking risks, is an extraordinary admission said National's Economic Development ... More >>

Nats pledge support for Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

Thursday, 10 February 2000, 5:39 pm | New Zealand National Party

Former Conservation Minister Nick Smith has welcomed the Government's move to put the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Bill before the House next week, ensuring the new park will be able to be enjoyed by those viewing and participating in the America's Cup. More >>