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Labour misleads over changes to Treating laws
Monday, 15 November 1999, 11:12 am | New Zealand National Party
Labour is deliberately mis-leading the public when it says that the laws prohibiting treating are likely to go, says Annabel Young MP. “No such proposal is currently before Parliament. The rules against buying votes with food and drink remain in place ... More >>
Labour tries to buy votes with a sausage
Friday, 12 November 1999, 10:55 am | New Zealand National Party
It’ll take more than a free sausage to win Wellington Central but it is still scandalous that Labour’s Marion Hobbs is offering to “crank up the barbecue” for local votes, says National MP Annabel Young. More >>
National’s Record On Trade Policy
Wednesday, 10 November 1999, 12:24 am | New Zealand National Party
Jim Sutton’s latest criticisms of National’s record on trade policy are little more than a joke, North Shore Member of Parliament Wayne Mapp said today. More >>
Party vote for Nats only way to keep Labour out
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 4:32 pm | New Zealand National Party
Wellington voters understand that they have to give National their party vote if they are to keep Labour out,” said National Party MP Annabel Young today, commenting on the latest poll of Wellington Central. “Local voters also understand that the ... More >>
Labour Gambles With The Navy
Monday, 8 November 1999, 5:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
Labour’s planned experimentation with the Navy is a dangerous move away from New Zealand’s proven track record with frigates, says North Shore MP, Dr Wayne Mapp. More >>
Labour MPs try to fudge their Union Pasts
Monday, 8 November 1999, 3:17 pm | New Zealand National Party
“There is a pattern of forgetfulness in the published information about Labour Party candidates, including MPs” says National MP Annabel Young. “All the biographical details, e.g. on their web-site, carefully understate the union involvement of the ... More >>
500,000 Hits For “No Crap” Website
Sunday, 7 November 1999, 4:39 pm | New Zealand National Party
National's humourous and youth orientated "no crap" website has had 500,000 hits in just two weeks. More >>
Young Nats Support Annabel Young
Friday, 5 November 1999, 10:59 am | New Zealand National Party
Wellington Young Nationals have announced that after much discussion they will support National with their party vote this election year, and the election of Annabel Young as a List MP for Wellington. More >>
Tuki Tuki wants a truly local constituency MP
Friday, 5 November 1999, 10:23 am | New Zealand National Party
“National has identified the need for a truly local MP for the Tuki Tuki seat. Voters want someone who has a passion for Hawke’s Bay. Our candidate, Larry White lives in the electorate, grew up here, farms here. He has a passion to represent Hastings ... More >>
Lower Unemployment Great News For Canterbury
Thursday, 4 November 1999, 3:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
“This is great news for our people,” said National’s Ilam MP Gerry Brownlee in reaction to the positive unemployment figures released today. More >>
Don't You Need to Borrow First?
Wednesday, 3 November 1999, 11:49 am | New Zealand National Party
National's Youth Vice President Daniel Gordon today condemned the Labour-Alliance bloc's plan to bring 'hope' to New Zealand. More >>
Bunkle Poll Claims are Bogus
Monday, 1 November 1999, 5:03 pm | New Zealand National Party
“Has anyone received Bunkle’s Poll?” asked National MP, Annabel Young today. “Phillida Bunkle promised that she would send a letter to every Wellington Central voter asking them whether she should stand. Constituency candidates have to have their nominations ... More >>
PM Shipley’s National Party Campaign Opening Spch.
Monday, 1 November 1999, 11:26 am | New Zealand National Party
EDITED TRANSCRIPT OF RT HON JENNY SHIPLEY'S ADDRESS AT THE NATIONAL PARTY CAMPAIGN OPENING, EDEN PARK, AUCKLAND More >>
More Student Debt Under Labour
Sunday, 31 October 1999, 5:41 pm | New Zealand National Party
It is a sign of panic when Labour MPs try and make a story out of back-of-the envelope guesswork, Tertiary Education Minister Max Bradford said today. More >>
Disruption Sign Of Desperation
Sunday, 31 October 1999, 5:37 pm | New Zealand National Party
Disruption at the National Party campaign launch in Auckland today, by supporters of the Labour-Alliance bloc, is a sign of the parties' absolute desperation, Enterprise and Commerce Minister Max Bradford says. More >>
Hide Runs For Cover
Friday, 29 October 1999, 2:17 pm | New Zealand National Party
"ACT MP Rodney Hide’s trumpeting of his commitment to Epsom needs to be judged by his no-shows at public meetings with other candidates", said Epsom National Party candidate, Richard Worth, today. More >>
The Burden Of Treaty Settlements
Friday, 29 October 1999, 1:04 pm | New Zealand National Party
Many Epsom voters are clearly concerned by the Treaty settlement process and its protracted nature. The decision by Labour to incorporate Treaty recognition in the State Owned Enterprises Act has given rise to a grievance industry which is substantial ... More >>
Bunkle Complains To Press Council
Friday, 29 October 1999, 10:42 am | New Zealand National Party
“Time will tell whether Phillida Bunkle is telling the truth about Wellington Central” says National MP Annabel Young. “Bunkle’s current line is that she hasn’t made up her mind whether she will pull out. Everyone else thinks that Jim Anderton has made ... More >>
Rodney Hide – Carpet Bagger And Opportunist
Wednesday, 27 October 1999, 3:07 pm | New Zealand National Party
ACT list MP Rodney Hide is a carpet bagger in Epsom and an opportunist whose words make a mockery of his pose as a “perk buster”, the National candidate for Epsom, Richard Worth, said today. More >>
Grass Roots Politics on Campaign Bus
Wednesday, 27 October 1999, 11:45 am | New Zealand National Party
MP Annabel Young is just back from 7 days on National’s Campaign Bus. “I had a terrific trip… great politics in stunning scenery. This is a real whistle-stop tour. We pick up the local team and the candidate or MP as the bus enters their electorate and ... More >>
