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Reckless health restructure removes local voice
Dr Shane Reti
April 21, 2021
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Replacing all District Health Boards across the country will see our regions and smaller communities lose their voice and their autonomy, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

Auditor-General finds Ihumātao deal was ‘unlawful’
Nicola Willis
April 20, 2021
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The Auditor-General has confirmed the Labour Government unlawfully used millions of taxpayer dollars to settle the Ihumātao land dispute.

‘Gagging’ of DHB members should not be tolerated
Dr Shane Reti
April 20, 2021
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Any moves to muzzle elected District Health Board members from commenting honestly on the Government’s health system restructure should not be allowed to happen, National’s Deputy Leader and Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

Labour mislead on negative statistics again
Louise Upston
April 19, 2021
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Labour’s celebratory social media posts touting a “record 32,880 people moved into work” are disingenuous and only tell one part of the story, National’s Social Development & Employment spokesperson Louise Upston says.

Long overdue relief for split migrant families
Erica Stanford
April 19, 2021
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National is pleased a solution has finally been found for some of the migrants split from their families after the Government forced them to endure more than a year of distress and uncertainty, National’s Immigration spokesperson Erica Stanford says.

It’s time to take the guns off the gangs
Simeon Brown
April 18, 2021
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With gangs trying to take control of New Zealand’s largest city, it’s time to get tough on organised crime, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

DHBs discharging elderly in the middle of the night
Dr Shane Reti
April 17, 2021
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The Government needs to explain why it’s allowing DHBs to discharge our elderly people from hospital in the middle of the night, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

Amazon deal a vote of confidence in NZ film sector
Todd McClay
April 16, 2021
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National’s Economic Development spokesperson Todd McClay says Amazon’s announcement that they will make films and TV series in New Zealand is a vote of confidence in our entertainment and film production industry.

Proposed hate speech laws a step too far
Simon Bridges
April 16, 2021
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Reports of the Government’s proposed new hate speech laws go a step too far and risk sacrificing the freedoms New Zealanders enjoy, National’s Justice spokesperson Simon Bridges says.

17 schools have fewer than 20 per cent of kids regularly at school
Paul Goldsmith
April 15, 2021
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Today’s revelation by the Government that there are 17 schools where fewer than 20 per cent of students are attending school regularly is just another illustration of the magnitude of New Zealand’s attendance crisis, National’s Education spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Homebuyers need action, not political pondering
Judith Collins
April 15, 2021
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The Government’s admission that it’s considering forcing councils to open up more land for housing in the near future is the right idea, but New Zealanders need a Government that will take action rather than just think about it, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

More long-term beneficiaries means more hardship
Louise Upston
April 15, 2021
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The latest figures from the Ministry of Social Development show the Government must urgently tackle long-term benefit dependency, National’s Social Development and Employment spokesperson Louise Upston says.

Split migrant family inquiry cruelly vetoed by Labour
Erica Stanford
April 15, 2021
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Labour’s refusal to back a select committee inquiry into the issues migrants face is a further blow to those desperate to be reunited with their partners and children, National’s Immigration spokesperson Erica Stanford says.

National has a plan, Labour light on details
Andrew Bayly
April 15, 2021
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The Housing Minister’s lack of answers about how the Government will allocate housing infrastructure funding shows why Labour needs to support National’s plan, National’s Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Bayly says.

Police Minister must intervene to back police dogs
Matt Doocey
April 13, 2021
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Labour have stated that they will not be supporting my straightforward member’s bill to increase the maximum prison term for killing a police dog from 2 years to 5 years in a move that will baffle most New Zealanders, National MP Matt Doocey says.

Labour is failing on mental health across the board
Matt Doocey
April 15, 2021
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Labour is failing New Zealanders struggling with mental illness, National’s Mental Health spokesperson Matt Doocey says.

National calls for Epidemic Response Committee to return
Judith Collins
April 14, 2021
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Parliament’s Epidemic Response Committee must return to allow proper scrutiny of the Government’s Covid-19 Response, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins and National’s COVID-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop say.

Kelvin Davis backs prisoners over officers
Simeon Brown
April 14, 2021
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There is no wonder corrections officers have lost confidence in Minister Kelvin Davis when his focus lies in creating inter-prison competitions and not on keeping his staff safe, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Freeing up land key to getting more houses built
Nicola Willis
April 14, 2021
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National’s proposed law change will ensure more houses are built faster, Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

A smarter, faster way to fund housing infrastructure
Andrew Bayly
April 14, 2021
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National has designed a streamlined mechanism for allocating the Government’s $3.8 billion fund for housing infrastructure, National’s Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Bayly says.

National proposes new law to get more houses built
Judith Collins
April 14, 2021
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National is proposing an alternative solution to the housing shortage that will urgently address the country’s land supply problem and help councils fund supporting infrastructure.

New Police pursuit policy a get out of jail free card
Simeon Brown
April 12, 2021
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The new pursuit policy for Police is a get out of jail free card for offenders, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Government must prioritise mothers and babies
Louise Upston
April 11, 2021
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The Government needs to prioritise women and babies and take urgent action to resolve issues in New Zealand’s maternity system, National’s Social Investment spokesperson Louise Upston says.

Statement from the NZ Opposition on Prince Phillip
Judith Collins
April 10, 2021
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“On behalf of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in New Zealand, I offer my condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family following the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Cancer doesn’t just affect the wealthy, Grant Robertson
Dr Shane Reti
April 09, 2021
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National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti is calling out Finance Minister Grant Robertson for making the issue of unfunded cancer drugs an issue for the wealthy.

Time extension needed for Climate Change Report
Stuart Smith
April 09, 2021
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National has written to Climate Change Minister James Shaw calling for him to extend the report-back time on the Climate Change Commission Report, National’s Climate Change spokesperson Stuart Smith says.

Government’s housing tax policy a lose/lose
Andrew Bayly
April 08, 2021
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The consequences of the interest deductibility tax announced as part of the Government’s housing policies are already being felt by landlords and renters alike, National’s Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly says.

Where is the ‘smart border’ we were promised?
Chris Bishop
April 08, 2021
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National is urging the Government to adopt five simple steps for strengthening the border, in light of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases arriving on our shores, National’s COVID-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Government jumping the gun on climate change plan
Stuart Smith
April 08, 2021
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The Government has jumped the gun by announcing a ban on new coal-fired boilers ahead of the independent Climate Change Commission announcing its emissions reduction plan.

Rolling tax relief for Kiwis under new legislation
Simon Bridges
April 08, 2021
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National is committed to letting Kiwis keep more of what they earn and has proposed new legislation that will end tax hikes by stealth, Tauranga MP Simon Bridges says.

Mental Health wait times worsen across DHBs
Matt Doocey
April 08, 2021
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Ballooning wait times for children and adolescents trying to access mental health services should be of serious concern to us all, National’s Mental Health spokesperson Matt Doocey says.

Government rejects greater transparency for ACC
Simon Watts
April 08, 2021
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Labour is putting politics ahead of transparency in voting down a law change last night to increase transparency in ACC decision-making for those dealing with re-injury claims, National’s ACC spokesperson Simon Watts says.

Govt fails to support Windblown Timber Recovery Bill
Maureen Pugh
April 08, 2021
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A law change that would enable the harvesting of windblown trees on conservation land following adverse weather events has been voted down by Labour, National MP based in West Coast-Tasman Maureen Pugh says.

Government needs to move faster on Pacific bubble
David Bennett
April 07, 2021
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National supports the call by Hawke’s Bay orchardists and businesses that are reliant on seasonal work to open a travel bubble with the Pacific Islands, Horticulture spokesperson David Bennett says.

New Zealand second last in OECD for vaccinations
Chris Bishop
April 07, 2021
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Not only is New Zealand second bottom in the OECD for the number of Covid-19 vaccinations but in information leaked to National we are nowhere near where the Government planned for us to be back in January, National’s Covid-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Vulnerable people disadvantaged in managing personal finances
Andrew Bayly
April 07, 2021
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Today Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly has recommended to the Finance and Expenditure Committee that an inquiry take place to assess whether Government agencies and banks are sufficiently providing services which allow for vulnerable people to continue to manage their financial affairs independently.

National calls for ACC and Super Fund to front Select Committee
Gerry Brownlee
April 07, 2021
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National will seek support at the next meeting of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee to call in the New Zealand Super Fund and ACC Investment Fund to discuss the ethical investment parameters they work within, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.

Bubble should be first step reconnecting NZ to the world
Judith Collins
April 06, 2021
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The Government should not consider a trans-Tasman bubble ‘job done’ when it comes to reconnecting New Zealand to the world, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Mental health reporting is failing Kiwis in need
Judith Collins
April 06, 2021
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The handbrake applied by Jacinda Ardern’s Labour Government to mental health reporting is not good enough and warrants a decent explanation from the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Parker’s interest deductibility policy a shambles
Andrew Bayly
April 06, 2021
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After questioning in Parliament today it’s clear Revenue Minister David Parker has no idea how his interest deductibility policy will work, National’s Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly says.

No action taken by Kelvin Davis to keep staff safe
Simeon Brown
April 06, 2021
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Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis has done nothing to prioritise the wellbeing of frontline corrections officers facing an increasing number of assaults from prisoners, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Parliamentary inquiry needed for migrant issues
Erica Stanford
April 06, 2021
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A parliamentary inquiry would finally give a voice to the desperate migrants who feel unheard and ignored by Jacinda Ardern and her Government, National’s Immigration spokesperson Erica Stanford says.

Unfunded chemotherapy drugs to be administered for free
Dr Shane Reti
April 05, 2021
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The National Party wants to see the law changed so that Kiwis can have their unfunded chemotherapy drugs administered in DHBs and cover the cost of this, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

Confusing Easter trading rules need an overhaul
Scott Simpson
April 04, 2021
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New Zealand’s confusing, outdated and inconsistent Easter trading rules should be reviewed, National’s Workplace Relations spokesperson Scott Simpson says.

Government must focus on getting Kiwis into jobs
Louise Upston
April 01, 2021
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Changes to benefit abatement thresholds aren’t enough to help struggling Kiwis get ahead, there needs to be a greater focus on supporting our beneficiaries into jobs, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says.

Aucklanders deserve a fuel tax refund
Michael Woodhouse
March 31, 2021
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Labour has once again announced a future announcement, this time for light rail, after wasting almost four years on the project, National’s Transport spokesperson Michael Woodhouse.

New figures show New Zealand’s attendance crisis
Paul Goldsmith
March 30, 2021
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Newly released attendance data National has been calling for for months shows an alarming number of students don’t attend school regularly, National’s Education spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Corrections officers have had enough of Kelvin Davis
Simeon Brown
March 29, 2021
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Growing calls for a vote of no confidence in Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis by corrections officers should be making Mr Davis rethink his priorities in the portfolio, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Minimum wage increase will see businesses close
Scott Simpson
March 29, 2021
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It is disappointing that the Government is will be pressing ahead with the minimum wage increase on April 1 given the slowing economy and recent yo-yoing between alert levels.

Briefing for the Prime Minister on rising rents
Judith Collins
March 29, 2021
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In the spirit of bipartisanship, National has helped the Prime Minister prepare for her post-Cabinet press conference today by collating the data she requested on rent increases – although she might want to think carefully before drawing public attention to it, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Kiwis want details, not to be misled by Ms Woods
Nicola Willis
March 29, 2021
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Housing Minister Megan Woods should spend less time making misleading statements to Parliament and more time fronting up to New Zealanders with details on her housing policy, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

National proud to support Bereavement Leave changes
Nicola Grigg
March 29, 2021
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The National Party welcomes changes to the Holidays Act that will allow parents who suffer a miscarriage to take three days of bereavement leave, Spokesperson for Women, Nicola Grigg says.

Govt should set a Covid-19 vaccination target
Chris Bishop
March 29, 2021
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National is calling on the Government to make a statement of intent about protecting New Zealanders from Covid-19 by setting a target of having at least 70 per cent of the adult population vaccinated, National’s Covid-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

2-year moratorium on govt regulations needed as business closures spiral
Todd McClay
March 28, 2021
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National’s Economic Development spokesperson Todd McClay is calling on the Government to commit to a two-year moratorium on additional government costs on businesses as New Zealanders struggle under the weight of border closures and a slowing economy.

Govt removed warning system for overwhelmed EDs
Dr Shane Reti
March 28, 2021
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The Labour Government removed the early warning system for overwhelmed emergency departments when it scrapped DHB targets for waiting times, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

Major IT scandal raises questions about vaccine roll out
Chris Bishop
March 27, 2021
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National’s spokesperson for Covid-19 Response Chris Bishop has this evening released further details of a major IT scandal, raising serious questions about the Government’s Covid-19 vaccine roll out.

Changes needed to Emergency Allocation MIQ process
Chris Bishop
March 27, 2021
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National’s Covid-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop and Immigration spokesperson Erica Stanford have written to the Government offering constructive suggestions to improve the MIQ and Emergency Allocation process in order to prevent further tragic outcomes in the future.

Govt not doing enough to get Māori into jobs
Louise Upston
March 27, 2021
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Just four people have been supported into jobs by the Government’s $50 million Māori Trades and Training Fund since June 2020, National’s Social Development and Employment spokesperson Louise Upston says.

What’s the hold-up with the Cook Islands bubble?
Chris Bishop
March 26, 2021
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The time it’s taking the Government to sort out quarantine-free travel between two Pacific nations with no COVID-19 community cases is staggering, National’s COVID-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Time for China to welcome UN investigative team
Gerry Brownlee
March 25, 2021
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The National Party welcomes and affirms the joint statement from the New Zealand and Australia Foreign Ministers calling on China to grant ‘unfettered access to Xinjiang for United Nations experts, and other independent observers’, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.

Labour’s housing policy looking like KiwiBuild 2.0
Nicola Willis
March 25, 2021
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If Labour was serious about its housing policy it would’ve provided detail and criteria when it announced it, yet we’ve seen none of that, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

Helping Police track down stolen goods
Andrew Bayly
March 25, 2021
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Parliament will get the chance to debate a common sense law that will help police track stolen goods being sold through second-hand dealers and pawnbrokers.

Bill to ban synthetic urine as a way to cheat a drug test
Matt Doocey
March 25, 2021
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A bill that will ban the importing, supply and acquisition of synthetic urine to pass a workplace drug test is to have its first reading in Parliament, MP for Waimakariri Matt Doocey says.

Robbery laws would be strengthened under new bill
Erica Stanford
March 25, 2021
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A National Party Bill drawn from the Ballot today would see Police given stronger powers to charge someone with robbery, MP for East Coast Bays Erica Stanford says.

Labour quick to condemn Adesanya but not Mallard
Chris Bishop
March 25, 2021
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Labour has shown it has a double standard when it comes to “flippant” comments about sexual assault, National’s Shadow Leader of the House Chris Bishop says.

Police Minister’s silence is deafening
Simeon Brown
March 25, 2021
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Police Minister Poto Williams needs to publicly denounce Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon’s comments that New Zealand’s police are racist, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Labour votes against law to notify schools of sex offenders
Matt Doocey
March 25, 2021
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Labour has failed to ease the minds of parents across the country as it voted down a law change that would have required the Department of Corrections to notify schools of sex offenders placed in their communities, MP for Waimakariri Matt Doocey says.

Bill to increase access to justice passes first reading
Chris Bishop
March 24, 2021
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A Member’s Bill which would improve access to justice by making it easier for lawyers to do work outside their existing employment has passed its first reading, National List MP based in Hutt South Chris Bishop says.

Trevor Mallard proves himself unfit to be Speaker
Chris Bishop
March 24, 2021
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The legal threats used by Trevor Mallard to silence a Parliamentary staffer who he falsely accused of rape make him unfit to continue as Parliament’s Speaker, Shadow Leader of the House Chris Bishop says.

Government muffs R&D support
Dr Nick Smith
March 24, 2021
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Research and development in the technology sector will reduce as a consequence of the mess the Government has made of its funding support, National’s Research and Science spokesperson Dr Nick Smith says.

Businesses close due to Govt inaction on bubble
Todd McClay
March 24, 2021
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The Government’s lack of urgency around the trans-Tasman bubble means many companies that deserve to survive are being forced to close, National’s Tourism spokesperson Todd McClay says.

Where is the Govt’s travel bubble back-up plan?
Chris Bishop
March 23, 2021
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The Government clearly had no back-up plan when engaging in the interminable discussions with Australia over opening a trans-Tasman bubble because if it did we would have a date for travel by now, National’s COVID-19 spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Action needed on bubble, not more announcements
Judith Collins
March 22, 2021
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New Zealanders are being let down by a Government that talks a lot about delivering a trans-Tasman bubble but keeps falling short, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

The people have spoken, they want a travel bubble
Chris Bishop
March 22, 2021
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More than 42,000 people are backing National’s call for a safe trans-Tasman travel bubble to open, National’s COVID-19 response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Skypath funding should be re-prioritised
Michael Woodhouse
March 22, 2021
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With Skypath looking dead in the water, some of the $240 million set aside for it in ATAP should be redirected towards detailed design, planning and other preparatory work for a second harbour crossing.

O’Connor’s ‘cocky’ comments on tourism appalling
Todd McClay
March 22, 2021
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Senior Labour Government Minister Damien O’Connor’s comments about the tourism sector are appalling and offensive, National’s Tourism spokesperson Todd McClay says.

National answers horticulture sector’s call for help
David Bennett
March 20, 2021
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Allowing seasonal workers from COVID-free countries to enter New Zealand without quarantine needs to happen fast to plug the yawning gap in our horticulture sector’s workforce, National’s Horticulture spokesperson David Bennett says.

Re-opening NZ to the Pacific must be a priority
Judith Collins
March 20, 2021
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National is calling on the Government to allow quarantine-free travel from Samoa, Tonga and Fiji into New Zealand, Leader of the Opposition and National’s Pacific Peoples spokesperson Judith Collins says.

Nash acting like a tourist rather than the Tourism Minister
Todd McClay
March 19, 2021
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After 12 months of neglect our tourism sector needs more than a few hints and ‘maybes’ at what support might come from the Government in the future, National’s Tourism spokesperson Todd McClay says.

Government hiding our student attendance crisis
Paul Goldsmith
March 19, 2021
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The only way we can fix New Zealand’s appalling school attendance levels is by first knowing the full extent of the problem, National’s Education spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Emergency motels have taxpayers over a barrel
Nicola Willis
March 18, 2021
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Labour’s lack of solutions to the housing shortage has seen the Government fork out millions in emergency housing grants to some motels and hotels, which are raking it in at the expense of taxpayers.

Govt needs to tell us which DHBs are getting the chop
Dr Shane Reti
March 18, 2021
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The Government needs to be honest with the public about which DHBs it plans to scrap, given the pace of these reforms, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

GDP decline a wakeup call for Government
Andrew Bayly
March 18, 2021
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Today’s GDP result is particularly disappointing because it appears the biggest contributor is the decline in the infrastructure sector, National’s Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly says.

Parker playing for time on winter grazing
David Bennett
March 17, 2021
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Environment Minister David Parker has had no choice but to defer the implementation of the intensive winter grazing in Southland for one year, National’s Agriculture spokesperson David Bennett says.

Auditor-General should investigate Ihumātao deal
Michael Woodhouse
March 16, 2021
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National has written to the Auditor-General, requesting that he investigate the apparent misuse of millions in taxpayer dollars used to settle the Ihumātao land dispute.

National launches trans-Tasman bubble petition
Judith Collins
March 16, 2021
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The National Party has launched a petition calling on the Government to get a move on with the trans-Tasman travel bubble, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Prison violence out of control on Labour’s watch
Simeon Brown
March 14, 2021
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The number of prisoner assaults on corrections officers has skyrocketed in recent years with more than 2000 incidents taking place on the Labour Government’s watch, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

No jail time for serious offences
Simeon Brown
March 13, 2021
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The Government’s restorative justice programme Te Pae Oranga is taking preventing imprisonment to a new level with more serious offences sent to the Iwi Community Panel, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Harbour crossing should be a priority, not an afterthought
Michael Woodhouse
March 12, 2021
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The Government’s lack of urgency with a second harbour crossing for Auckland shows how misguided it is when it comes to the needs of the city and New Zealand’s economy.

Govt’s IT systems aren’t ready for vaccine rollout
Chris Bishop
March 12, 2021
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It is worrying that on the eve of the largest vaccination programme New Zealand has ever seen, three of the four key parts to our vaccine IT system aren’t ready to go, National’s Covid-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Businesses deserve certainty on Australia bubble
Todd McClay
March 11, 2021
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Reports that Tourism Minister Stuart Nash has said a travel bubble with Australia won’t happen until January next year if we’re lucky is creating confusion and will mean many more businesses face closure, National’s Tourism spokesperson Todd McClay says.

Tougher penalties for killing police dogs one step closer
Matt Doocey
March 11, 2021
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A Member’s Bill that would increase the maximum punishment for killing a police dog has been drawn from the ballot today, MP for Waimakariri Matt Doocey says.

Stronger sunscreen standards on the horizon
Todd Muller
March 11, 2021
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A Member’s Bill that would make sure all sunscreens on the shelf meet our standards and provide the protection they claim has been pulled from the ballot today, Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller says.

House prices increase $50,000 in 30 days
Nicola Willis
March 11, 2021
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The latest REINZ data out today shows Labour is failing to address New Zealand’s housing shortage, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

Travel bubble with Aus would help migrant workers
Erica Stanford
March 11, 2021
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Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi has failed to act on reuniting highly skilled migrant workers with their families, but if his Government just opened a travel bubble with Australia then the issue could be resolved, National’s Immigration spokesperson Erica Stanford says.

NZ Govt must act unilaterally on travel bubble
Chris Bishop
March 11, 2021
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The Government should make a unilateral decision to have quarantine-free travel with Australia now that we know talks between the two countries have collapsed, National’s COVID-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Two years and still no medicinal cannabis
Dr Shane Reti
March 10, 2021
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A Member’s Bill that would make New Zealand’s medicinal cannabis scheme more affordable and more accessible to those that need it has been voted down by the Labour Government.

Unit Titles Member’s Bill passes first reading
Nicola Willis
March 10, 2021
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Today’s passing of my Member’s Bill reforming the Unit Titles Act is a win for thousands of Kiwis who have been wrangling with unfit legislation for years, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

More than $11,000 taxpayer dollars spent on a video
Nicola Willis
March 10, 2021
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The Housing Minister must justify spending more than $11,000 on promotional videos for a housing scheme that has only benefited 12 families, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

Mother’s Matter campaign shows 3 Day Stay bill needed
Louise Upston
March 10, 2021
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The ‘Mother’s Matter’ campaign shows how urgently we need to address the shocking numbers of maternal suicide, National’s Social Investment spokesperson Louise Upston says.

Morrison wants a travel bubble; why doesn’t Ardern?
Judith Collins
March 10, 2021
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed the only thing holding up a two-way travel bubble with New Zealand is our Government’s lack of urgency, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Duck shooting season in doubt for many this year
Simeon Brown
March 10, 2021
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Many hunters and farmers will miss out on this year’s duck shooting season because the Police are failing to address a backlog of firearms licence applications, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

NZ can’t wait any longer for a trans-Tasman bubble
Judith Collins
March 10, 2021
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National is calling on the Government to open the trans-Tasman bubble with Australia to give our desperate tourism sector a much-needed boost and reunite Kiwis with family and friends across the ditch.

Government’s shot selection raises more questions
Chris Bishop
March 08, 2021
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News that our national men’s cricket team may get vaccinated ahead of the elderly and other at-risk groups shows why the Government needs to release its full vaccine schedule, so every New Zealander knows where they stand in the queue.

Emergency housing costing taxpayers $1m a day
Nicola Willis
March 09, 2021
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The extent of the Government’s failure to get on top of New Zealand’s housing shortage has been laid bare by new figures that show more than $1 million dollars of taxpayer money is being spent per day on motels for emergency housing.

Govt’s shovel-ready project scheme fails to launch
Andrew Bayly
March 09, 2021
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Almost a year after the Government announced that ‘shovel-ready’ construction projects would be a major plank in its economic recovery plan, barely any shovels have actually made it into the ground.

Women’s wellbeing survey launched
Nicola Grigg
March 08, 2021
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In recognition of International Women’s Day, National’s spokesperson for Women Nicola Grigg, has launched a survey looking into the wellbeing of women in the Selwyn electorate.

National calls for inquiry into Valentine’s day cluster
Judith Collins
March 07, 2021
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The National Party is calling for an inquiry into the Valentine’s Day cluster to see where our response went wrong, and what lessons we can learn.

We need more innovative solutions for infrastructure
Andrew Bayly
March 06, 2021
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New Zealand needs to become far more innovative in the way we deliver infrastructure if we want to address problems like housing affordability, our persistent lack of productivity growth and our recovery from Covid-19, National’s Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly says.

National welcomes lifting of Auckland lockdown
Judith Collins
March 05, 2021
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Lifting the Auckland lockdown will be welcome news to all those people who have slogged their way through Level 3 multiple times now, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Where is New Zealand’s vaccine rollout plan?
Judith Collins
March 04, 2021
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National is calling on the Government to provide more detail on the schedule for vaccinating the entire population so that New Zealanders – particularly businesses – have the clarity they need to plan for the post-COVID future, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Lockdown’s impact on student learning dire
Paul Goldsmith
March 03, 2021
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NZQA’s assessment that the University Entrance pass rates for 2020 would have ‘fallen off a cliff’ without free credits shows the huge impact lockdown disruption is having on learning, National’s Education spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Someone owes someone an apology
Judith Collins
March 03, 2021
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The KFC worker who was vilified by the Government for not self-isolating deserves an apology from the Prime Minister if the Covid-19 Facebook post contradicting Jacinda Ardern’s claims is accurate, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

National calls for new self-isolation payment
Judith Collins
March 03, 2021
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The National Party is proposing a new payment scheme to make it easier for employees to stay home while they are self-isolating.

Contact tracing failing New Zealanders
Dr Shane Reti
March 02, 2021
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After more than a year of dealing with Covid-19 the Government is still failing its own contact tracing performance measures and is failing to be open and transparent about locations of interest, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

PHARMAC inquiry light and late
Dr Shane Reti
March 02, 2021
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The Government’s long overdue inquiry into PHARMAC is light on detail and several years late, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

Vaccine roll out looking messy
Chris Bishop
March 01, 2021
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The roll out of the Covid-19 vaccines is looking messy with high priority workers like South Auckland GPs being turned away, while DHB workers are vaccinated on a reportedly random ‘first-in first-served’ basis, National’s Covid-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Five-point plan to get New Zealand out of lockdown
Chris Bishop
February 28, 2021
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National is urging the Government to get on top of the latest Covid-19 outbreak in Auckland by adopting a five-point plan for managing community cases, National’s Covid-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop and Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti say.

IRD must reopen over weekend
Andrew Bayly
February 28, 2021
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The IRD must reopen over this weekend to help those business owners affected by the latest Auckland lockdown, National’s Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly says.

Yo-yo lockdown disappointing
Judith Collins
February 27, 2021
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The new lockdown in Auckland and Level 2 for the rest of the country will be disappointing for all, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Housing wait list at record highs under Labour
Nicola Willis
February 26, 2021
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Our public housing system is bursting at the seams with record high numbers of New Zealanders waiting for a state house, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

Roadside drug testing delayed again
Dr Nick Smith
February 26, 2021
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More New Zealand lives will be lost due to drug impaired drivers as a result of the Government’s decision to further delay the introduction of roadside drug testing, National MP Dr Nick Smith says.

Minister fudging more public housing numbers
Nicola Willis
February 25, 2021
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Housing Minister Megan Woods should stop fudging the numbers around New Zealand’s public housing stock and just get on with building more houses, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

Government hiding mental health progress
Matt Doocey
February 25, 2021
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Mental health professionals across New Zealand are concerned progress on the Government’s promise to transform the mental health system has stalled, National’s Mental Health spokesperson Matt Doocey says.

Nash should front up to desperate tourism businesses
Todd McClay
February 25, 2021
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Tourism destinations dependent on international visitors need urgent government action if they are to survive the Government’s closed border, National’s Tourism spokesperson Todd McClay says.

Labour goes from ‘Let’s Do This’ to ‘Let’s Start Again’
Michael Woodhouse
February 25, 2021
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The future of Auckland’s light rail looks bleak after the new Transport Minister confirmed the Government has basically gone back to the drawing board on a project that was supposed to be delivered this year, National’s Transport Spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says.

Reserve Bank housing direction too slow in coming
Andrew Bayly
February 25, 2021
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National is welcoming the Finance Minister’s realisation that he needs to take action to address the housing shortage, but is worried about how long it took him to have this revelation, National’s Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly says.

National will overturn undemocratic Māori wards bill
Judith Collins
February 25, 2021
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The next National Government will repeal the Māori wards legislation passed by Parliament tonight under urgency, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Govt’s quake-strengthening aid isn’t helping Kiwis
Tim van de Molen
February 24, 2021
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The Government has put out more press releases about its Residential Earthquake-Prone Building Financial Assistance Scheme than it has received actual applications, National’s Building and Construction spokesperson Tim van de Molen says.

Govt defence of housing scheme plain ridiculous
Nicola Willis
February 24, 2021
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Housing Minister Megan Woods’ continued defence of a Government scheme that has put just 12 families into a home shows just how out of touch her Government is about the scale of New Zealand’s housing shortage, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

Words alone mean nothing, Minister
Paul Goldsmith
February 24, 2021
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Words and good intentions will not solve New Zealand’s truancy crisis, National’s Education spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Wellington fast becoming the gang capital of NZ
Judith Collins
February 24, 2021
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New figures show gang numbers have grown to almost 8000 nationwide, with Wellington seeing the greatest increase in gang membership last year.

MIQ should be moved outside of downtown Auckland
Chris Bishop
February 21, 2021
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National is calling on the Government to investigate construction of a purpose-built Covid-19 quarantine facility on the outskirts of Auckland to help safeguard against future lockdowns in our largest city.

Tauwhiro needs more tools to be effective
Simeon Brown
February 19, 2021
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Rather than talking about how to tackle the rise of firearm violence in our communities, the Police should just take the guns off the gangs, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Tourism needs urgent action before it’s too late
Todd McClay
February 18, 2021
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The Government needs to stop condemning tourism businesses to the scrap heap and instead urgently redirect support to the ailing sector, National’s Tourism spokesperson Todd McClay says.

Gangs involved in Waikeria riot but not in investigation
Simeon Brown
February 18, 2021
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The terms of reference for the inquiry into the riot at Waikeria Prison won’t get to the bottom of why it burned down, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Unfair process on Māori Wards Bill
Christopher Luxon
February 17, 2021
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The Government’s parliamentary process on its Bill to allow Councils to have separate Māori Wards has been a sham, National’s Local Government spokesperson and Electoral Reform spokesperson Christopher Luxon and Dr Nick Smith say.

Government failing to deliver for vulnerable Kiwis
Louise Upston
February 17, 2021
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Life for New Zealanders most in need hasn’t improved under Labour, and progress made under the last National Government has been eroded in many instances, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says.

Government must release Pullman Hotel reports
Chris Bishop
February 17, 2021
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With the Pullman Hotel receiving MIQ returnees again, it’s important the Government immediately releases the reports into how Covid-19 was caught by three people in the facility, National’s Covid-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Lockdown another blow to Kiwis’ hard work
Judith Collins
February 14, 2021
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The latest lockdown will be a devastating blow to New Zealanders who have sacrificed so much to keep this country COVID-free, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Govt not resourcing Police to target organised crime
Simeon Brown
February 14, 2021
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This soft-on-crime Government has only filled one-third of additional police positions focused on organised crime despite gang membership increasing at an alarming rate, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Let’s Get Wellington Moving stalled at the station
Michael Woodhouse
February 12, 2021
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After much excitement that Let’s Get Wellington Moving was finally on the move, Wellingtonians will be rightly disappointed that the Independent Review has recommended the plan go back to the drawing board, National’s Transport spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says.

Labour sending mixed messages on education
Paul Goldsmith
February 11, 2021
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Labour’s messaging on New Zealand’s curriculum is confused and misses what is important to improve student achievement, National’s Education spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Urgency for Māori Wards Bill a disgrace
Chris Bishop
February 11, 2021
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The Government’s tawdry use of urgency for the legislation to make it easier for Councils to establish Māori wards at a local authority level is disgraceful and hypocritical given Labour’s constant admonitions against the use of urgency when in Opposition, Shadow Leader of the House Chris Bishop says.

Labour running roughshod over democracy
Christopher Luxon
February 10, 2021
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Despite being given ample opportunity, the Local Government Minister has been unable to provide a good reason why Labour is bypassing public debate and pushing its Māori wards law change through under urgency.

RMA reform alone won’t bring meaningful change
Nicola Willis
February 10, 2021
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The Government needs to show more urgency and commitment if it ever wants to make meaningful strides towards solving the housing shortage and getting wins for the environment.

Call it what it is Kelvin, a riot
Simeon Brown
February 09, 2021
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Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis continues to display weakness as he denies the total destruction of Waikeria Prison by prisoners was a riot, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

MIQ review a good step but more needs to be done
Chris Bishop
February 06, 2021
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National is welcoming news that an in-depth review of the Pullman hotel and wider MIQ system began weeks ago, but is concerned by yet another example of Government ministers either being uninformed or failing to be open and transparent.

Cruise ship border bungle a blow to tourism
Todd McClay
February 05, 2021
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At a time when our tourism sector is crying out for help, the Government has kneecapped them by causing the Le Lapérouse cruise ship to cancel its season, National’s Tourism & Economic Development spokesperson Todd McClay and Immigration spokesperson Erica Stanford say.

Pfizer vaccine good news but where is it?
Chris Bishop
February 03, 2021
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Today’s news that Medsafe has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is good news but more certainty about when the vaccines will be delivered is required, says National’s COVID-19 Response spokesperson, Chris Bishop

Proposed history curriculum lacks balance
Paul Goldsmith
February 03, 2021
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The proposed new history curriculum for schools is lacking in balance and needs revision, National’s Education spokesperson Paul Goldsmith said today.

More action needed to get New Zealanders into jobs
Louise Upston
February 03, 2021
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The news the unemployment rate is 4.9% does not excuse the Government from taking further action to help New Zealanders into jobs, says National’s Social Development and Employment Spokesperson, Louise Upston.

Measuring progress key to raising student achievement
Paul Goldsmith
February 02, 2021
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Making sure students actually attend school and have their progress measured are the big issues the Education Minister needs to tackle to lift performance, National’s Education spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

National Party to stand candidates in Māori seats
Judith Collins
February 01, 2021
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The National Party will work towards standing candidates in the Māori electorates once again, National Leader Judith Collins has announced.

Sensible policies needed to combat climate change
Stuart Smith
January 31, 2021
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The Government must test every climate policy it intends to proceed with to make sure they are both effective and rational, National’s Climate Change spokesperson Stuart Smith says.

Extending Flexi-wage another failure for Labour
Louise Upston
January 28, 2021
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New Zealanders are still waiting on the details of Labour’s extension to the Flexi-wage scheme, despite the Prime Minister promising it would be in place before Christmas, National’s Social Development & Employment spokesperson Louise Upston says.

Community cases highlight MIQ system failures
Chris Bishop
January 28, 2021
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The two new community cases of COVID-19 connected to the Pullman Hotel have highlighted several system failures that the Government must urgently address.

COVID-19 checkpoints must be done by the book
Simeon Brown
January 27, 2021
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Any checkpoints set up in response to the community case of COVID-19 in Northland must be lawfully mandated by the Government, with police officers present, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Emergency powers needed to solve housing crisis
Judith Collins
January 26, 2021
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National is calling on the Government to introduce urgent temporary legislation to make housing easier to build, and has offered to support the law change through Parliament.

Collins outlines priorities for a better New Zealand
Judith Collins
January 26, 2021
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New Zealand needs to harness the upheaval caused by COVID-19 to drive meaningful change, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Judith Collins - State of the Nation Speech 2021
Judith Collins
January 26, 2021
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Kia ora and thank you for that welcome. It is a pleasure to be here.
Thank you to the Rotary Club of Auckland and the EMA for hosting me at this first event in your centenary year.

Immediate action needed to avoid further lockdowns
Judith Collins
January 26, 2021
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Cabinet should agree today to match Australia’s schedule and fast-track the vaccination of all frontline workers and border staff, including those who work in MIQ, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins and National’s Covid-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop say.

Government needs to urgently tighten up MIQ
Chris Bishop
January 25, 2021
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The Government should launch an urgent review of its MIQ facilities, with a focus on mingling between cohorts, National’s Covid-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Ditch DHB merger, spend funding on medicines instead
Dr Shane Reti
January 24, 2021
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The Government should stop spending millions of dollars on its health sector experiment and focus the funding on areas that will actually make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

Almost one firearm incident per day in January
Simeon Brown
January 23, 2021
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There has been close to one firearm incident reported per day in January, yet the Government is silent on this growing issue, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Finance Minister fiddles while housing market burns
Andrew Bayly
January 22, 2021
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The Minister of Finance is taking far too long to put a lid on rising house prices, National’s Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly says.

Gun buyback 2.0 another marketing exercise
Simeon Brown
January 22, 2021
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The increased number of firearms incidents we’ve seen across the country recently shows why the Government’s focus needs to be on gangs and criminals, not another gun buyback, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Time for the Government to adopt JobStart
Louise Upston
January 21, 2021
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With 212,468 people on a jobseeker benefit, it’s time for the Government to take urgent action and adopt National’s JobStart policy, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says.

Bolder action required to fix housing emergency
Nicola Willis
January 21, 2021
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The Government’s public housing plan will fall well short of fixing New Zealand’s housing emergency, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

Labour lets housing waitlist surge out of control
Nicola Willis
January 20, 2021
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Despite promises to fix our housing shortage housing has become more unaffordable than ever under Labour, with the public housing wait list quadrupling over the last three years, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

National concerned by Police backdown on cannabis
Simeon Brown
January 20, 2021
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Police need explain why they’ve quietly decided to ditch the annual cannabis eradication operation and how they will continue crack down on the supply of cannabis, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Govt negligence sees border workers waiting for vaccine
Chris Bishop
January 19, 2021
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It’s disappointing the Government is only now trying to get a batch of vaccines for our frontline workers when this should have been a priority in the first place, National’s COVID-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

NZ should go hard and early with vaccinations too
Judith Collins
January 18, 2021
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The Government has claimed New Zealand’s successful response to COVID-19 thus far has been because we went hard and early, so why has the message changed for vaccinations, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Stricter rules needed for high risk arrivals
Chris Bishop
January 13, 2021
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The Government needs to change the way arrivals from the United Kingdom and other high risk destinations are being treated and adopt stricter rules in MIQ for high risk arrivals, National’s Covid-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Pre-departure Covid-19 tests should be extended
Judith Collins
January 12, 2021
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The Government should urgently extend its Covid-19 pre-departure test requirement to all international travellers, not just those from the United Kingdom or United States, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

National calls for vaccine rollout to be fast-tracked
Judith Collins
January 11, 2021
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National is calling on the Government to accelerate the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines in New Zealand, in light of the new highly-infectious UK and South African variants that are threatening our borders, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Govt’s police recruitment promise on the scrap heap
Simeon Brown
January 10, 2021
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The Government has lived up to its soft-on-crime reputation by pushing pause on its plans to increase police numbers by 1800, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Police need new powers to combat gang violence
Simeon Brown
January 05, 2021
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The Government should move quickly to introduce Firearm Prohibition Orders to help Police quell incidents of gang warfare like the one unfolding in Christchurch, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Polluted Auckland beaches should be investigated
Scott Simpson
January 04, 2021
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The ongoing polluted state of Auckland’s beaches is unacceptable and should be formally investigated by Parliament, National’s Environment spokesperson Scott Simpson says.

Kelvin Davis has plenty of questions to answer
Simeon Brown
January 03, 2021
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The Corrections Minister has plenty of questions to answer now that the Waikeria Prison riot has come to an end, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Waikeria Prison riot must be investigated
Simeon Brown
January 01, 2021
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A full investigation must be undertaken into how the Waikeria Prison riot started and has been allowed to continue so long, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Finally pre-departure testing, but needs to go further
Chris Bishop
December 28, 2020
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The announcement today that from early next year all returnees from the UK and US will require pre-departure testing is a sound decision and one that the National Party has been calling for since August when we proposed a Border Protection Agency, National’s Covid-19 Recovery spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Appalling lack of action from Govt as mental health call outs increase
Matt Doocey
December 28, 2020
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The significant increase in calls involving a person having a mental health crisis, in distress or threatening suicide is exactly why the Mental Health Co-Response Service should never have been axed, National’s Mental Health spokesperson Matt Doocey says.

Steep increase in people joining gangs alarming
Simeon Brown
December 26, 2020
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The number of people joining gangs has increased at an alarming rate this year, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Government needs to back Police with new powers
Simeon Brown
December 19, 2020
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The Government needs to back Police with new tools and technology to apprehend fleeing drivers in light of new policy that hampers their ability to give chase, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

More Kiwi families in hardship
Louise Upston
December 18, 2020
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While many families across the country will be looking forward to the summer break, the number of people on a benefit is a stark reminder that many Kiwis are struggling to make ends meet and are anxious to find work, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says.

COVID-19 failings highlight need for border agency
Chris Bishop
December 18, 2020
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The confusing, sub-standard systems in place around our border response, confirmed by the Roche/Simpson report, show the need for a dedicated border agency, National’s COVID-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Grapes will rot on the vines without Govt action
Stuart Smith
December 18, 2020
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The Government should increase the number of seasonal workers allowed into New Zealand, otherwise we will see severe labour shortages across the viticulture sector, National’s Viticulture spokesperson Stuart Smith says.

Vaccine rollout raises more questions than answers
Chris Bishop
December 17, 2020
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While it is good news that New Zealand is working towards a vaccine roll out, Kiwis are still left with more questions than answers, National’s COVID-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

No excuse for borrowing up large
Michael Woodhouse
December 17, 2020
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The better than forecast recovery our economy has seen means Labour must immediately chart a path back to sustainable levels of debt, National’s Finance spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says.

Labour opens floodgates by paying off protestors
Michael Woodhouse
December 17, 2020
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Taxpayers should not be stumping up $30 million to cover the Government’s bungling of the land dispute at Ihumātao, National’s Finance spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says.

Mounting costs to taxpayer mean Mallard must go
Chris Bishop
December 16, 2020
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The bombshell revelation that Speaker Trevor Mallard’s defamation case could cost taxpayers even more than the $333,641.70 it has already is further evidence he must resign, National’s Shadow Leader of the House Chris Bishop says.

Labour doesn’t have a plan to pay down debt
Michael Woodhouse
December 16, 2020
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Today’s Half-Yearly Economic and Fiscal Update confirms Labour has no plan to lift New Zealand out of debt, saddling our future generations with the burden, National’s Finance spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says.

Where is New Zealand’s Covid vaccine plan?
Chris Bishop
December 16, 2020
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It’s time the Government came forward with a plan for New Zealand’s Covid vaccine and started answering some important questions, National’s Covid-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Time for Kelvin Davis to show some leadership
Simeon Brown
December 15, 2020
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Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis cannot continue to remain silent on the staffing and resourcing concerns raised by the Ombudsman following an unannounced inspection of Auckland Prison, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

NZ dragging chain on Aussie travel bubble
Chris Bishop
December 14, 2020
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The ‘announcement’ that a trans-Tasman bubble will open in quarter one next year is good news but has come far too late, National’s COVID-19 Recovery spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Taxpayers should not foot the bill for Ihumātao
Judith Collins
December 14, 2020
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The Government will open a Pandora’s Box if it spends even a single cent of taxpayer money on cleaning up the mess it made at Ihumātao, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

National will hold the Speaker to account
Chris Bishop
December 14, 2020
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The National Party will call Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard before a Select Committee this week to answer questions about the more than $330,000 of taxpayer dollars spent on settling a legal dispute he created, National’s Shadow Leader of the House Chris Bishop says.

The Cook Islands bubble is taking far too long
Chris Bishop
December 12, 2020
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The Cook Islands bubble is taking far too long to set up, there is no reason why it shouldn’t already be in place, National’s Covid-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

RBNZ confirms Govt isn’t doing enough on housing
Andrew Bayly
December 11, 2020
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The Reserve Bank has confirmed in writing what National has been saying for some time, that the Government lacks a clear direction when it comes to our housing emergency, National’s Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly says.

Govt’s lack of housing ideas leaves Kiwis cold
Nicola Willis
December 11, 2020
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More and more New Zealanders are feeling helpless as the property ladder is rapidly pulled up in front of them because the Government has no real solutions to the housing crisis.

$333,000 bill to settle Speaker’s legal battle
Judith Collins
December 11, 2020
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National has lost confidence in Speaker Trevor Mallard following revelations that more than $330,000 of taxpayers’ money was spent on settling the legal dispute he created by falsely accusing a former Parliamentary employee of rape.

Failing education standards won’t help wellbeing
Paul Goldsmith
December 09, 2020
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News that New Zealand’s 13 year olds have recorded their worst-ever results in the latest international comparison study (TIMMS) should be ringing alarm bells across the education sector, National’s Education spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Hipkins must release report
Chris Bishop
December 08, 2020
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COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins must immediately release the Roche/Simpson review report into our border testing systems, National’s Covid-19 Recovery spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Royal Commission must lead to meaningful change
Judith Collins
December 08, 2020
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The wide-ranging report into the Christchurch terror attack must be treated with the utmost respect, but the recommendations within it must also be properly scrutinised, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Emergency measures needed to accelerate housing supply
Nicola Willis
December 08, 2020
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Housing statistics released today and over the weekend show an unfolding disaster for New Zealand families and communities, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

Royal Commission of Inquiry needed into Whakaari/White Island
Scott Simpson
December 08, 2020
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The National Party is calling for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Whakaari/White Island disaster.

Firearm Prohibition Orders needed to curb growing gun violence
Simeon Brown
December 05, 2020
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National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown is calling on the Government to urgently adopt his Member’s Bill, the Arms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill, to help tackle the growing evidence of gun violence in New Zealand.

Housing wait list continues to surge under Labour
Nicola Willis
December 04, 2020
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Our public housing system is bursting at the seams with record-high numbers of New Zealanders waiting for a home and thousands more getting emergency grants to live in motels, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

Tax hike will create more problems than it solves
Andrew Bayly
December 03, 2020
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Labour’s tax increase is nothing more than a symbolic move to tax hardworking New Zealanders that will do little except erode the integrity of our tax system, National’s Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly says.

Govt must take action against firearm violence
Simeon Brown
December 03, 2020
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Labour’s soft on crime attitude is putting the safety of New Zealanders and our police officers at risk, National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Second inquiry into Pharmac vetoed by Labour
Dr Shane Reti
December 03, 2020
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The Government has once again stopped the Health Select Committee from initiating an inquiry into Pharmac, despite widespread consensus during the campaign that such an inquiry is needed, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

Tougher penalties needed to protect our police dogs
Matt Doocey
December 03, 2020
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The punishment for killing a police dog should be extended from a maximum of two years to a maximum of five years, National MP for Waimakariri Matt Doocey says.

Where is the Roche/Simpson report?
Chris Bishop
December 02, 2020
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It is astonishing that four months after the Government’s border testing systems failed spectacularly, Covid-19 Recovery Minister Chris Hipkins still hasn’t produced the report that identifies how this happened, National’s Covid-19 Recovery spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Five things the Government could do to fix housing
Nicola Willis
December 01, 2020
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With the 53rd Parliament getting down to business this week, National is urging the Government to implement five solutions to the housing crisis that do not involving hiking tax.

Grant Robertson flip-flopping on tax
Andrew Bayly
December 01, 2020
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The Finance Minister’s flirtation with extending the bright-line test suggests Labour’s pre-election commitments on tax were just empty promises, National’s Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly says.

Doubling sick leave will make our economy crook
Scott Simpson
November 30, 2020
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An economic crisis is not the time to be loading more costs onto businesses in the form of extra sick leave, National’s Workplace Relations spokesperson Scott Simpson says.

Labour already breaking its election promise on tax
Andrew Bayly
November 27, 2020
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Revenue Minister David Parker has confirmed Labour is already wobbling on its election promise not to alter income taxes this term, National’s Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly says.

Light rail debacle stains NZ’s business reputation
Michael Woodhouse
November 27, 2020
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The Auditor-General has confirmed what the National Party has long believed – that the Government’s handling of Auckland’s light rail was ham-fisted, risky and probably in breach of procurement rules

RSE deal too little too late
Chris Bishop
November 27, 2020
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The Government’s announcement it’s allowing 2000 horticultural workers enter New Zealand through the RSE scheme is better than nothing, but it’s still just a drop in the bucket of what is actually needed, National’s Covid-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

What’s happening with N95 masks?
Chris Bishop
November 24, 2020
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COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins needs to urgently clarify what is happening with the roll out of N95 masks in MIQ facilities, National’s COVID-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Minimum wage hike isn’t what the economy needs
Todd McClay
November 24, 2020
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A sharp boost to the minimum wage would see fewer jobs created as businesses struggle under a tidal wave of government-imposed costs, National’s Economic Development spokesperson Todd McClay says.

Supermarket inquiry should look at Govt’s role
Todd McClay
November 17, 2020
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The Commerce Commission inquiry into supermarkets must look at the Government’s role in price increases, National’s Commerce and Consumer Affairs spokesperson Todd McClay says.

NZTA road closures shortsighted call from disconnected Wellington
Nicola Grigg
June 11, 2020
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NZTA’s announcement this week that it intends to close Arthur’s Pass and Porter’s Pass whenever it snows is yet another blow for Selwyn communities on both sides of the Southern Alps facing an already uncertain post-COVID 19 season, National’s candidate for Selwyn Nicola Grigg says.

Government must rein in the Reserve Bank now
Andrew Bayly
November 17, 2020
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National is calling on the Government to temper the Reserve Bank’s latest inflammation of the property market by sending a letter of expectation to Adrian Orr immediately.

RMA reform needed now
Nicola Willis
November 12, 2020
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The steep increase in house price numbers released today shows how important it is that the Government gets on with RMA reform, immediately, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

Govt must ask Reserve Bank hard questions on housing
Andrew Bayly
November 11, 2020
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Today’s announcement of a Funding for Lending scheme without any requirement for the new lending to be targeted at productive investment will add even more pressure to an already stretched housing market, National Party Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly says.

National unveils team to take on Labour Government
Judith Collins
November 11, 2020
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National’s new caucus line-up reflects the party’s wealth of talent and experience across a range of portfolios, but most importantly in the crucial areas of health and the economy, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

National Party selects strong leadership team
Judith Collins
November 10, 2020
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Judith Collins has been reconfirmed as Leader of the National Party, with Dr Shane Reti selected as the party’s new Deputy Leader.

Statement on deputy leadership of the National Party
Gerry Brownlee
November 06, 2020
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“For the past few weeks the National Party has been reflecting on how the Parliamentary Caucus can best discharge its responsibilities for Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.

Changes to parliamentary term must go to a referendum
Dr Nick Smith
November 01, 2020
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Labour and the Green’s confidence agreement states a desire to look at reforming electoral law, but electoral law should not be a play thing of the Government of the day, National’s Electoral Law spokesperson Dr Nick Smith says.

Dire economic warning for New Zealanders
Paul Goldsmith
October 15, 2020
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The International Monetary Fund’s dire economic forecasts paint a grim picture of the New Zealand economy under Labour, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

More evidence of broken promises from Labour
Louise Upston
October 15, 2020
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Stats released today show Emergency Housing grants were at record high in the September quarter despite promises from Labour to solve the housing crisis and end homelessness, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston and Simon O’Connor Social Housing spokesperson say.

Labour’s health policy doesn’t even include the word rural
Dr Shane Reti
October 15, 2020
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Labour cares so little for rural communities that the word ‘rural’ doesn’t even appear in their health policy, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

Labour failed to deliver on their key promises
Paul Goldsmith
October 15, 2020
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Back in 2017 Labour claimed they would be a transformational government but they have failed on almost all of their policy promises to New Zealanders, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

National caring for New Zealand’s senior citizens
Judith Collins
October 14, 2020
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A National Government will ensure an environment where senior citizens feel safe, respected and well looked after, Leader of the National Party Judith Collins and National’s Seniors spokesperson Tim Macindoe say.

A choice with Labour – drowning in debt or higher taxes?
Paul Goldsmith
October 14, 2020
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Labour’s inability to control their spending means they will either drown New Zealand in a sea of debt or burden hardworking New Zealanders with higher taxes, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

More than a million Kiwis would pay Wealth Tax
Paul Goldsmith
October 13, 2020
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The Greens are spreading misinformation about how many people would be liable for a wealth tax, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Labour’s call for PHARMAC review cynical
Dr Shane Reti
October 13, 2020
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Labour’s call for a review of PHARMAC is cynical, considering they blocked a review from occurring just last year, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

National to give young Kiwis a better start at life
Simeon Brown
October 13, 2020
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National believes that young people are the future of New Zealand and that we must be providing them with opportunities to gain skills and knowledge that can be used to thrive in the modern world, National’s Youth spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

National will build Petone to Grenada Link Road
Judith Collins
October 13, 2020
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A National Government would build the Petone to Grenada Link Road, including the Cross Valley Link, National Party Leader Judith Collins confirmed in Grenada today.

Who is doing the misinforming, Ms. Ardern?
Judith Collins
October 12, 2020
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Confusion and mixed messages over taxes indicate where a future Labour-Green Government would head, says National Party Leader Judith Collins.

National will launch a global PhD scholarship scheme
Judith Collins
October 12, 2020
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A National Government will add expertise to New Zealand’s technology sector by launching a Global PhD Scholarship scheme, Leader of the National Party Judith Collins says.

Higher taxes inevitable under Labour
Paul Goldsmith
October 12, 2020
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Protests from Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson do nothing to change the fact that higher taxes are inevitable under Labour, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

National out to stop the Wealth Tax
Judith Collins
October 11, 2020
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National Party Leader Judith Collins is campaigning across Auckland today to bring out the vote for National. She will link up with party volunteers across the city as voting continues.

Labour fudging more numbers
Paul Goldsmith
October 10, 2020
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The number of jobs likely to be created by yesterday’s announcement for $100 million for marae don’t stack up and won’t secure Kiwis’ future in long-term employment, Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Supporting New Zealand’s proud wine industry
Judith Collins
October 09, 2020
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A National Government will give New Zealand’s wine industry the tools to continue making a valuable contribution to our economy, National Party Leader Judith Collins and Viticulture spokesperson Stuart Smith say.

A Labour/Greens Govt would introduce a Wealth Tax
Judith Collins
October 08, 2020
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It’s clear a Labour/Greens Government would implement a radical Wealth Tax after reports this morning the Wealth Tax was specifically designed to circumvent their promise not to introduce a Capital Gains Tax, Leader of the National Party Judith Collins and National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith say.

Ardern needs to explain ‘pathetic’ Covid testing
Judith Collins
October 08, 2020
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Jacinda Ardern needs to explain why ‘pathetically low’ testing rates were part of her Government’s plan to keep Kiwis safe from Covid-19, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Outrageous use of taxpayer funds so close to the election
Paul Goldsmith
October 07, 2020
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It is outrageous if reports are correct that Finance Minister Grant Robertson has signed off $100 million of taxpayer money to upgrade marae around the country after voting has started, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

National to better support manufacturing sector
Andrew Bayly
October 07, 2020
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A National Government would better support the manufacturing sector by reducing taxes, slashing costs and upskilling the workforce, National’s spokesperson for Small Business and Manufacturing Andrew Bayly says.

Goldsmith acknowledges Frydenberg’s tax cuts
Paul Goldsmith
October 07, 2020
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The Australian Budget overnight shows the Australians understand that tax relief is an essential component of an economic plan to restore prosperity, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

National focused on creating at least 10,000 jobs a month
Judith Collins
October 06, 2020
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A National Government would get the economy back to creating at least 10,000 jobs a month, and unemployment tracking towards 4 per cent by 2025, National Party Leader Judith Collins and Economic Development spokesperson Todd McClay say.

Reviving the Kiwi dream of home ownership
Judith Collins
October 05, 2020
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National will help New Zealanders secure their financial future by delivering policies that will allow more renters and social housing tenants to get a foot on the property ladder.

David Parker identifies error in Labour’s tax policy
Paul Goldsmith
October 05, 2020
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Labour needs to defend the basis of its tax assumptions in its fiscal pamphlet and respond to attacks from Labour MP David Parker that New Zealanders will simply avoid paying their higher tax rate, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Auckland Council governance reset under National
Judith Collins
October 05, 2020
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National will get New Zealand’s economic engine firing on all cylinders by undertaking an extensive review of Auckland Council and its governance to make sure it is fit for purpose.

Retired Kiwis better off under National’s tax cuts
Paul Goldsmith
October 04, 2020
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A retired couple will be $1000 better off under National’s tax stimulus package, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Backing New Zealand’s racing industry
Judith Collins
October 03, 2020
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National is proud of New Zealand’s history of excellence in the racing history and will ensure the industry isn’t put out to pasture, Leader of the National Party Judith Collins and National’s racing spokesperson Ian McKelvie say.

Labour’s child poverty claims ruled misleading
Louise Upston
October 03, 2020
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More children are living in poverty because of Labour’s economic mismanagement and Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern should stop claiming otherwise, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says.

Labour follows National’s lead on housing
Judith Collins
October 02, 2020
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Labour’s announcement today that their plan to address house prices is to scrap the RMA is to follow where National strongly leads, National Party Leader, Judith Collins says.

Where is Labour’s Transport Plan?
Chris Bishop
October 02, 2020
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Voting opens tomorrow and Labour has failed to deliver when it comes to transport, says National Transport Spokesperson Chris Bishop.

National will rebuild the tourism industry
Judith Collins
October 02, 2020
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National will work alongside New Zealand’s tourism sector to restore the industry towards the levels of success it had prior to Covid-19, National Party Leader Judith Collins says.

National to build for school growth
Nicola Willis
October 02, 2020
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A National Government will resolve the overcrowding crisis in New Zealand schools by investing an additional $2.8 billion above current school property funding allocations for additional classrooms and new schools says National Education spokesperson Nicola Willis.

Case for pre-departure testing becomes more compelling
Dr Shane Reti
October 02, 2020
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The 10 positive cases of Covid-19 that arrived into New Zealand on flight AI1354 may have been prevented with pre-departure testing, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

Labour’s fiscal pamphlet missing another $10 billion
Paul Goldsmith
October 02, 2020
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National can reveal that Labour’s fiscal pamphlet, which included a massive $140 billion mistake, has another $10 billion gap in it, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

SuperGold Card safe under National
Judith Collins
October 01, 2020
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A National Government will prioritise and enhance the SuperGold Card, National Party Leader Judith Collins says.

National will deliver Whangarei Marine Dry Dock
Judith Collins
October 01, 2020
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A National Government will support the construction and operation of modern fit for purpose dry dock and associated infrastructure at Northport in Whangarei.

Labour releases a pamphlet with a $140bn mistake
Paul Goldsmith
October 01, 2020
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Grant Robertson should rip up his mistake ridden fiscal pamphlet and present New Zealanders with a credible plan, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says

Water storage to unlock economic potential
Judith Collins
October 01, 2020
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A National Government will utilise water to grow our economy and ensure better outcomes for our towns, cities and regions, Leader of the National Party Judith Collins says.

Labour has serious questions to answer
Gerry Brownlee
September 30, 2020
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Labour’s use of a controversial company previously accused of push-polling in Australia raises serious questions about its commitment to run a clean campaign, National Party Campaign Chair Gerry Brownlee says.

Labour pumped up on debt
Paul Goldsmith
September 30, 2020
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Despite the Reserve Bank pumping more than a billion dollars a week to hold up the economy, Labour still can’t deliver an economic plan, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Labour missing $10 billion for infrastructure
Paul Goldsmith
September 29, 2020
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Labour needs to explain how it’s going to pay for $10 billion of funding for Light Rail and Pumped Hydro, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

National will do more to stamp out corruption
Judith Collins
September 29, 2020
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A National Government will back the Serious Fraud Office to do more to stamp out corruption, National Party Leader Judith Collins says.

Reskilling & Retraining offers hope of fresh start
Judith Collins
September 28, 2020
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Getting the unemployed back into work, upskilling small business owners and finding a pathway for young people to find work form the heart of National’s Reskilling and Retraining Policy which National Leader Judith Collins announced in Nelson today.

National will prioritise Nelson Hospital
Judith Collins
September 28, 2020
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A National Government will prioritise the replacement of Nelson Hospital and provide a facility that is earthquake-proof and fit for purpose, National Party Leader Hon Judith Collins says.

Mental health care that delivers for everyone
Matt Doocey
September 28, 2020
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A National Government will deliver high quality mental health care that is accessible, timely and effective, regardless of where you’re from.

Labour building a barrier to economic recovery
Todd McClay
September 27, 2020
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With businesses failing and unemployment rapidly increasing, Labour’s plans are like throwing petrol on a bonfire, National's Economic Development spokesperson Todd McClay says.

Survey results show need for tax relief
Paul Goldsmith
September 27, 2020
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A new survey showing 40 per cent of respondents lived in homes where someone had seen their wages or hours cut during the last six months underscores the need for National’s tax relief from 1 December, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith said today.

Labour fails to front with costs for business
Todd McClay
September 25, 2020
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“Jacinda Ardern needs to front up and explain to New Zealanders how much Labour’s policies will hurt the New Zealand, economy National’s Economic Development spokesperson,” Todd McClay says.

National will give children the best start in life
Louise Upston
September 25, 2020
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The non-disclosure of child abuse will be an offense and there will be reduction targets for children suffering material hardship in a National Government, National’s Social Development Spokesperson Louise Upston says, as the party launched its Families & Children policy.

Time for serious action to back business
Todd McClay
September 24, 2020
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“Business needs the confidence to invest and hire to deal with our growing unemployment problem,” National’s Economic Development spokesperson Todd McClay says.

National will restore farmer confidence and pride
Judith Collins
September 24, 2020
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A National Government will reduce regulatory burden and give farmers confidence for the future.

Three lost years under Labour on harbour crossing
Chris Bishop
September 22, 2020
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Labour’s incompetence at delivering on Transport infrastructure has meant three wasted years on progressing another Auckland harbour crossing, says National’s Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop.

National’s smart border plan will grow the economy
Gerry Brownlee
September 22, 2020
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National will deliver a smarter border that allows New Zealand to safely reconnect with the world and our economy to grow, Covid-19 Border Response spokesman Gerry Brownlee says.

Cheaper power and fewer emissions under National
Jonathan Young
September 19, 2020
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National is presenting a pragmatic energy policy which looks to the future, lowers Kiwis’ power bills, and supports the energy sector as innovative leaders, National’s Energy & Resources spokesperson Jonathan Young says.

National will nurture New Zealand’s technology talent
Judith Collins
September 21, 2020
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National will double the size of New Zealand’s technology sector by 2030 with a $1.29 billion plan that will aim to create at least 100,000 new high-paying, future-proofed tech jobs.

Speech: Judith Collins 2020 Campaign Launch
Judith Collins
September 20, 2020
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Thank you for your kind welcome. It’s great to join you all today for National’s first-ever virtual election campaign launch.

Transport under Labour a shambles in Wellington
Chris Bishop
September 19, 2020
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“Labour’s ‘Let’s Get Wellington Moving’ project has so far been a failure. Nothing has been delivered, the funding for the programme is still unclear, and Wellington is drifting while congestion continues to choke the region,” National Spokesperson for Transport Chris Bishop says, commenting on news that external consultants have been called in to review the project.

Labour adds costs, National reduces taxes
Judith Collins
September 19, 2020
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“National will help business grow, retain jobs and take on extra workers, while Labour will cripple businesses as they battle the recession,” National Party Leader Judith Collins says.

Second harbour crossing needed now, more than ever
Judith Collins
September 19, 2020
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“As Auckland wakes up to the fact that the middle four lanes of the harbour bridge could close for an extended period due to yesterday’s accident, just shows that Auckland needs National’s plan to build a new second harbour crossing over the Waitemata sooner rather than later,” National Party Leader, Judith Collins says.

Labour’s economic hypocrisy on full display
Paul Goldsmith
September 18, 2020
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Labour’s attack on National’s prudent plan to grow the economy, pay down debt faster, and put more money in Kiwis’ pockets shows how clueless they are when it comes to plotting a roadmap out of this economic crisis, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

National will cut taxes for middle New Zealand
Judith Collins
September 18, 2020
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National’s massive tax stimulus package will put more than $3000 extra into the pockets of hard-working Kiwis on middle incomes, National Party Leader Judith Collins says.

National releases its plan to restore NZ’s prosperity
Judith Collins
September 18, 2020
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National’s Economic and Fiscal Plan carefully balances the need to invest in infrastructure and core public services while also reducing tax pressure on Kiwi families and businesses.

New Zealand in deepest recession in living memory
Paul Goldsmith
September 17, 2020
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The economic numbers today are proof that this Government has failed to keep our economy progressing, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

An extra 100,000 New Zealanders to lose their jobs under Labour
Judith Collins
September 16, 2020
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Today’s Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update forecasts a longer and more painful economic crisis than earlier forecast and requires a serious growth plan to get New Zealand back on track, National Party Leader Judith Collins and Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith say.

Strengthening frontline services with primary care navigators
Dr Shane Reti
September 16, 2020
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A National Government will increase our frontline primary healthcare services by adding a primary care navigator to every General Practice, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

Better funding for PHARMAC
Dr Shane Reti
September 16, 2020
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A National Government will increase funding for PHARMAC and ensure more Kiwis have access to life-saving medication, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

A modern health service that delivers for everyone
Dr Shane Reti
September 16, 2020
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A National Government will deliver a health service that is modern, high quality, evidence-based and available to all, regardless of who you are or where you live, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

He pānui oranga - Tamariki Niho Ora - MySmile
Judith Collins
September 15, 2020
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The next National Government will ensure New Zealand’s youth has improved access to better dental health services with the MySmile (Tamariki Niho Ora) policy.

For the South Island, it has gone on too long
Judith Collins
September 14, 2020
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Staying on Level Two for another week means that this lock-down has gone on too long for those living far away from Auckland, National Party Leader Judith Collins says.

Further investment in children with additional needs
Nicola Willis
September 14, 2020
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A National Government would improve education for children with additional needs by intervening earlier and investing $683 million over four years to provide more teacher aides and a learning support funding boost for every school, National’s Education spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

National to invest in our children’s future
Judith Collins
September 14, 2020
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A National Government will prioritise lifting achievement for all New Zealand children, no matter their background or ability, National Party Leader Judith Collins and National’s Education spokesperson Nicola Willis say.

Labour must front on Ihumātao before the election
Paul Goldsmith
September 13, 2020
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Labour’s deafening silence on the Ihumātao dispute continues to undermine the business confidence we need to get the economy back on track, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Now isn’t the time to be making life harder for farmers
David Bennett
September 12, 2020
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The Green Party’s agriculture policy is another slap in the face to Kiwi farmers at a time when we should be focused on growing our primary sector, National’s Agriculture spokesperson David Bennett says.

Job creation is the answer, not increasing dependency
Louise Upston
September 12, 2020
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If Labour has a spare billion dollars up its sleeve – and that’s a big if – then that money should be spent on creating jobs rather than growing benefits, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says.

Rugby Championship about loss to economy
Todd McClay
September 12, 2020
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Labour are trying to blame the referee, but they dropped the ball, National’s Economic Development spokesperson Todd McClay says.

Labour drops the ball again – this time on trade
Judith Collins
September 12, 2020
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Labour's lack of focus has cost the New Zealand economy a massive opportunity at a time when we most need to kick start it, National Leader Judith Collins says.

Labour loses All Blacks to Oz
Mark Mitchell
September 11, 2020
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Labour’s clumsy and incompetent handling of the Rugby Championship has led to the hosting rights being lost to Australia, National’s Sport & Recreation spokesperson Mark Mitchell says.

National investing in zero-emissions transport future
Judith Collins
September 11, 2020
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A National Government will make Electric Vehicles (EVs) cheaper and reduce our transport emissions through a smart and ambitious electric vehicle plan.

National to fund TRENZ for two years
Todd McClay
September 11, 2020
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A National Government would help rebuild our tourism sector by funding the annual tourism gathering TRENZ, the most significant international travel and trade event in New Zealand, National’s Tourism spokesperson Todd McClay says.

Labour piling more costs on to Kiwi households
Judith Collins
September 10, 2020
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Labour’s energy policy will hammer Kiwis’ back pockets by increasing the cost of electricity by as much as 40 per cent, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Higher taxes won’t create jobs
Paul Goldsmith
September 10, 2020
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Labour’s higher taxes will do nothing to help create jobs but it will stifle investment, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

An innovative approach to funding infrastructure
Judith Collins
September 09, 2020
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The next National Government will take a new approach to delivering the infrastructure New Zealand desperately needs by creating a new National Infrastructure Bank.

Labour’s first instinct: Higher Taxes
Paul Goldsmith
September 09, 2020
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No country in the world has ever taxed itself out of recession, but Labour’s first instinct is to raise your taxes, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Labour fails on electric vehicles
Chris Bishop
September 09, 2020
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New figures on the world’s first ever World EV Day lay bare the Government’s utter failure at decarbonising our transport fleet and spurring the uptake of new electric vehicles, say National’s Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop and Associate Environment spokesperson Erica Stanford.

Labour offers more loans and debt
Paul Goldsmith
September 08, 2020
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Labour’s plan for small businesses is to offer more loans and get deeper into debt, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Job loss figures reveal grim reality of COVID lockdown
Judith Collins
September 08, 2020
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News that 185,000 New Zealanders expect to lose their jobs or businesses by mid next year drives home the scale of the economic challenge our country is facing, National Party Leader Judith Collins says.

National will improve health outcomes for Hawke’s Bay
Judith Collins
September 08, 2020
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A National Government will urgently upgrade the Hawke’s Bay Hospital so it can deliver the care that New Zealanders deserve.

National commits extra $300 million for road maintenance
Chris Bishop
September 08, 2020
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The news that the Government has rejected adding road maintenance to its list of shovel-ready projects is concerning, National’s Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Labour’s economic plan: another public holiday
Paul Goldsmith
September 07, 2020
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New Zealand is in the biggest economic crisis in a generation and Labour’s answer to this is another public holiday, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Ardern’s defence of Shaw sends terrible spending message
Paul Goldsmith
September 07, 2020
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The Prime Minister’s wholehearted support for James Shaw as an ‘exceptional Minister’ sends a terrible message about the standards for spending in this Government, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

National will tackle methamphetamine harm
Judith Collins
September 07, 2020
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National has outlined an integrated and comprehensive plan to tackle the issues caused by methamphetamine use.

5 actions in 5 days to improve our COVID-19 response
Dr Shane Reti
September 06, 2020
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National has identified five ways in which the Government could immediately improve our response to COVID-19, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

Come clean on tax, Labour
Paul Goldsmith
September 06, 2020
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Less than six weeks before the election, Labour continues to conceal its tax intentions and it’s time to come clean, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

National’s new paid parental leave supports Dads
Louise Upston
September 06, 2020
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On Father’s Day, National is all about giving Dads choice, National’s Social Development Spokesperson Louise Upston says.

Harsh reality brought to light by Unicef report
Alfred Ngaro
September 05, 2020
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The Unicef report which reflected the poor rates of child wellbeing in New Zealand, represents the lack of support this Government has provided for children, National’s Children spokesperson Alfred Ngaro says.

Job loss figures show scale of economic challenge
Paul Goldsmith
September 04, 2020
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The latest unemployment figures paint a sad picture for thousands of New Zealand families and highlight the scale of the economic challenge our country is facing, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Stop the slow drip feed and come up with a plan
Todd McClay
September 03, 2020
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The Government must stop the slow drip feed of announcements for Tourism and establish a proper response plan to save jobs across the sector, National’s Tourism spokesperson Todd McClay says.

Labour puts saving own skin ahead of sensible spending
Paul Goldsmith
September 03, 2020
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Reports that indicate Education Minister Chris Hipkins gave verbal sign off for the Green School funding shows Labour is more interested in saving its own skin than looking after taxpayer money, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Investing in the first 1000 days
Louise Upston
September 03, 2020
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Recognising that the first one thousand days of a child’s life is the most critical period in their development, National has committed to a raft of parent-and-child focused plans in its First 1000 Days policy, announced by National Party Leader Judith Collins and Social Investment Spokesperson Louise Upston.

Shovel ready fund, or just another slush fund?
Paul Goldsmith
September 02, 2020
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The murky brinksmanship revealed in the decisions to fund the Green School suggest the $3 billion shovel ready fund is operating like a slush fund by the Government, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Government hiding cannabis reports
Dr Nick Smith
September 02, 2020
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The Government’s refusal to release two reports commissioned by the Ministry of Justice on the economic impacts of cannabis regulation until after October 17 undermines the referendum, National’s Drug Reform spokesperson Nick Smith says.

A better way of delivering school infrastructure
Chris Bishop
August 31, 2020
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National’s Fix New Zealand Schools Alliance is another important part of our Plan to Get New Zealand Working, Infrastructure spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

30-year plan to build new schools and classrooms
Judith Collins
August 31, 2020
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National will continue our aim of giving every New Zealand child the opportunity to succeed through education by committing $4.8 billion in new spending to school infrastructure.

$2 billion to repair, redevelop and rebuild our schools
Judith Collins
August 31, 2020
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National will invest $2 billion in a ‘Fix New Zealand Schools Alliance’ that will bring together builders, educators, architects and engineers to fast-track school repairs and upgrades.

NZIST deficit shows Govt shouldn’t be pushing ahead
Simeon Brown
August 31, 2020
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The New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST) is moving faster towards full amalgamation than was first anticipated to cover up its large deficit, National’s Tertiary Education spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Nearly 400 a day out of work over lockdown
Paul Goldsmith
August 31, 2020
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The first full week of lockdown cost nearly 400 New Zealanders their jobs every day, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Govt fails to deliver for mental health as need grows
Matt Doocey
August 31, 2020
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Labour promised big on mental health but has failed to even come close to delivering, particularly with the demand for services set to grow as a result of Covid-19, National’s Mental Health spokesperson Matt Doocey says.

Government must front up on Green School deal
Nicola Willis
August 31, 2020
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The Government must explain why it won’t back-down from a deal to give the private elite ‘Green School’ $11.7m in taxpayer cash, National’s Education spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

Seven day 3 tests – how many are being missed?
Dr Shane Reti
August 29, 2020
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Several cases of Covid-19 have been picked up by day 3 tests over the past few days, which highlights why it must be compulsory, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

Government’s economic claims ring hollow
Paul Goldsmith
August 28, 2020
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The Finance Minister’s claim that his Government have been careful economic managers rings hollow given it turned a forecast $6 billion surplus into a $1 billion projected deficit before the Covid-19 crisis, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

National works to support Southland jobs
Judith Collins
August 28, 2020
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A National Government will facilitate negotiations between Rio Tinto, power companies and Transpower to achieve a more cost competitive environment to keep the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter open, Opposition Leader Judith Collins says.

Govt should make Day 3 isolation tests compulsory
Dr Shane Reti
August 27, 2020
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The Health Minister should focus on delivering the comprehensive Covid-19 testing his Government promised rather than digging a deeper hole and putting us all at risk, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

Hipkins must explain school funding hypocrisy
Nicola Willis
August 27, 2020
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The Education Minister needs to front up and explain his extraordinary decision to approve $11.7 million of taxpayers’ money for the privately-owned Taranaki Green School, National’s Education spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

National will back New Zealand’s small businesses
Judith Collins
August 27, 2020
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A National Government will back the private sector, in particular our small businesses, to create jobs and get the economy moving again, National Party Leader Judith Collins says.

PM avoids addressing risk from ships’ crew
Judith Collins
August 26, 2020
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Opposition Leader Judith Collins says the Prime Minister is either confused about the powers of the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Maritime Border) Order 2020, or is refusing to address a known risk of spreading the virus which the order creates.

Freshwater reforms need to work with farmers and the community
Scott Simpson
August 26, 2020
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Speculation that Environment Minister David Parker will have to yet again make fixes to his freshwater regulations further exposes the flaws in Labour’s package, National’s Environment spokesperson Scott Simpson and Agriculture spokesperson David Bennett say.

Another hole in the Government’s border defences
Dr Shane Reti
August 25, 2020
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Despite weeks of telling the public that ‘everyone’ in managed isolation is being tested for Covid-19 on day three of their stay, the Health Minister has admitted he knows these tests are not compulsory and his ministry does not know how many people haven’t had them.

Govt takes no responsibility for costly lockdown
Paul Goldsmith
August 25, 2020
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We are two weeks into a stricter lockdown, which Treasury estimates is costing the country $500 million a week and many jobs, and the Government refuses to take any responsibility, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Hospitality paying price for Govt border failures
Todd McClay
August 25, 2020
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New Zealand’s hospitality sector is paying a heavy price for the Government’s bungling of the border, National’s Economic Development spokesperson Todd McClay says.

National will upgrade the Napier to Taupo Road
Chris Bishop
August 24, 2020
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The next National-led government will fast-track safety improvements on the dangerous Napier-Taupō road (SH5), National’s Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

National will invest $35 million on Route 52 upgrade
Chris Bishop
August 24, 2020
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The next National-led government will spend $35 million upgrading Route 52 in the Tararua District, National’s Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Call for Public Health Summit
Judith Collins
August 24, 2020
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Judith Collins says that, as Prime Minister, she will convene a Public Health Summit to review lockdown levels and discuss other public health measures that avoid future lockdowns.

National will reinstate funding for Louise Nicholas
Judith Collins
August 23, 2020
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The Ministry of Social Development reporting that they will not renew the funding given to Louise Nicholas, a prominent advocate against sexual violence is absolutely disgraceful, National Party Leader Judith Collins and Louise Upston National’s spokesperson for Social Development say.

Minister missing in action
David Bennett
August 23, 2020
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The Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor has taken a staggering 10 days during the Auckland level 3 lockdown to grant a blanket exemptions for sheep and beef farmers, National’s Agriculture spokesperson David Bennett says.

Yet more inconsistencies from Labour
Gerry Brownlee
August 21, 2020
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Labour’s mismanagement of the border comes down to Ministers not doing their jobs, National’s Covid-19 Border Response spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.

More holes in the resurgence plan
Gerry Brownlee
August 21, 2020
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It is becoming increasingly clear that Labour’s ‘resurgence plan’ completely failed to prepare for regional lockdown, National’s COVID-19 Border Response spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.

Labour fails to plan for primary sector
David Bennett
August 21, 2020
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Labour needs to stand up for the essential primary sector workers who are wrongly being turned away at Auckland region checkpoints, MP for Hunua Andrew Bayly and National’s Agriculture spokesperson David Bennett say.

Government refusing democratic process
Dr Shane Reti
August 20, 2020
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The Government has refused National’s request to re-convene Parliament’s Health Select Committee, preventing an opportunity to improve our response to the second wave of Covid-19, National’s Health spokesperson and Deputy Chair of the Health Select Committee, Dr Shane Reti says.

Securing New Zealand’s border against COVID-19
Judith Collins
August 20, 2020
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A National Government will inject some steel into our first line of defence against COVID-19 by delivering robust border systems that will keep the virus at bay and allow our economy to thrive, National Party Leader Judith Collins says.

Just a minute, Prime Minister
Judith Collins
August 19, 2020
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The Prime Minister must release the Cabinet minute which she claims clearly laid out what was expected of officials when it came to implementing the Government’s testing strategy for essential workers at the border and in managed isolation and quarantine, National Leader Judith Collins says.

Unclear Govt advice could cost businesses thousands
Paul Goldsmith
August 19, 2020
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Businesses need immediate clarity that they will not be liable for thousands of dollars in back pay because they followed the Government’s own wage subsidy scheme guidance, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Parliament’s Health Committee must return
Dr Shane Reti
August 19, 2020
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National Party Health spokesperson Shane Reti is calling for Parliament’s Health Select Committee to return, allowing for a principled and constructive assessment of our response to the second wave of COVID-19.

Government needs to sort out Auckland border mess
Andrew Bayly
August 17, 2020
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Today’s traffic chaos at the checkpoints between Auckland and Waikato shows the Government has not done a good enough job of communicating travel restrictions to the public, Hunua MP Andrew Bayly says.

Miscommunication jeopardising COVID-19 response
Dr Shane Reti
August 17, 2020
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The Minister of Health needs to release any information the Government has received about border-facing staff being tested for COVID-19, National’s Health spokesperson Shane Reti says.

Kiwis paying heavy price for Govt border failure
Paul Goldsmith
August 17, 2020
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National supports extending the wage subsidy following Auckland’s Level 3 lockdown, but ongoing subsidies can’t hide the heavy price Kiwis are paying for the Government’s border failures, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

National Party acknowledges new election date
Judith Collins
August 17, 2020
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National is looking forward to engaging with the public on ideas to drive our economic recovery and safeguard New Zealanders from Covid-19 now that the election has been rescheduled for October 17, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Hipkins needs to explain Govt’s Covid complacency
Dr Shane Reti
August 16, 2020
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Health Minister Chris Hipkins needs to explain why, just two weeks ago, he was comfortable with face masks not being compulsory for staff working in managed isolation, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

Statement on COVID-19 community transmission
Judith Collins
August 11, 2020
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Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins is calling on New Zealanders to follow the advice of health officials and do their part to stamp out the latest case of COVID-19 community transmission.

Vaccine shortage tells us what we already know
Dr Shane Reti
August 11, 2020
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Reports that New Zealand is facing a temporary shortage of the flu vaccine amid the Covd-19 outbreak vindicates what I have known since April, National’s Health Spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.

National will protect New Zealand’s backyard
Judith Collins
August 11, 2020
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National is committed to protecting and preserving our world-class landscapes so that all New Zealanders can experience and enjoy them, Leader of the National Party Judith Collins and National’s Conservation spokesperson Jacqui Dean say.

Reality sets in for Kiwi businesses
Paul Goldsmith
August 11, 2020
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“The economic reality is now hitting home to New Zealand businesses, with more pessimistic than optimistic about their own prospects,” National’s Finance Spokesman Paul Goldsmith says in reaction to ANZ’s Business Outlook report for August

National will tackle crime and keep Kiwis safe
Judith Collins
August 11, 2020
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A National Government will make New Zealand a safe place to live, work and raise a family through effective policies that fight crime, National Party Leader Judith Collins and Justice spokesperson Simon Bridges say.

National selects Emma Mellow as Auckland Central candidate
National Party
August 10, 2020
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Tonight the National Party has selected Emma Mellow to stand in the Auckland Central electorate for the 2020 General Election.

Labour needs to come clean on tax
Paul Goldsmith
August 10, 2020
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With less than six weeks before the election, it’s past time that Labour reveals its tax plans to New Zealanders, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

National will encourage more drivers to get insurance
Judith Collins
August 10, 2020
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National will encourage more drivers to get car insurance and make life easier for Kiwis to sort out damage claims by requiring vehicle insurers to be displayed on registration labels.

More wishful thinking from the Greens
Jacqui Dean
August 09, 2020
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The Green’s latest housing policy is a lot of wishful thinking, National’s Housing spokesperson Jacqui Dean says.

National selects Nancy Lu as List only candidate
National Party
August 08, 2020
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The National Party is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Lu to the National Party’s List for the 2020 General Election, President Peter Goodfellow says.

Megan Hands National’s new candidate in Rangitata
National Party
August 10, 2020
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Today Megan Hands has been selected by the National Party to contest the Rangitata electorate in the 2020 General Election.

National releases 2020 Party List
National Party
August 08, 2020
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National’s 2020 Party List is a strong mix of experience coming up through our Caucus, and new and exciting talent joining our team from communities across New Zealand, Party President Peter Goodfellow says.

Government admits border will close for at least two years
Gerry Brownlee
August 07, 2020
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MBIE hiring communications staff for their Managed Isolation Unit on a two-year contract shows that the border will be substantially closed for at least another two years, the National Party’s Covid-19 Border Response Spokesperson, Gerry Brownlee says.

National continuing to fight cancer
Judith Collins
August 07, 2020
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National is pledging $20 million to protect women from gynaecological cancer through greater awareness, improved clinical guidelines, increased testing and greater access to clinical trials, National Party Leader Judith Collins and National’s spokesperson for Rural Communities and Women Barbara Kuriger say.

Economic alarm bells ring
Judith Collins
August 07, 2020
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Recently released unemployment figures show that New Zealand is living on a form of economic morphine, that is insulating us against the full force of the economic crisis that’s hitting the global economy, National Party Leader Judith Collins says.

The Government is failing the tourism sector
Todd McClay
August 06, 2020
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The tourism sector is one of the most damaged sectors from the impacts of Covid-19 and the Government is failing to support them, National’s Tourism spokesperson Todd McClay says.

Brownlee calls on Government to come clean
Gerry Brownlee
August 05, 2020
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The Government needs to come clean on what they know about the state of Covid-19 in New Zealand,” National’s Covid-19 Border Response Spokesperson, Gerry Brownlee says.

Kelvin Davis must apologise to the travel industry
Todd McClay
August 05, 2020
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The Government must step up and provide a clear plan for outbound tourism and travel operators so they can avoid large scale job loss, National’s Tourism spokesperson Todd McClay says.

Unemployment figures don’t tell the full story
Paul Goldsmith
August 05, 2020
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The unemployment figures released today don’t reflect the sad reality for hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders who have found themselves unemployed in the past months, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

$4 billion investment to end Wellington’s congestion woes
Judith Collins
August 05, 2020
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A National Government will invest another $4 billion in transport infrastructure across Wellington, igniting the economy and delivering the congestion-busting solutions the region has long been crying out for, National Party Leader Judith Collins says.

National announces $330 million in new transport projects for Horowhenua and the Kāpiti Coast
Judith Collins
August 03, 2020
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National will unlock the economic potential of Horowhenua and Kāpiti by connecting Ōtaki to Wellington’s electric commuter train network and fast-tracking construction of a four-lane expressway between Ōtaki and Levin, National Party Leader Judith Collins has announced.

Labour needs to explain how it will repay NZ’s debt
Paul Goldsmith
August 03, 2020
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With the election only weeks away, Labour needs to clearly explain to voters how it intends to repay the massive debt it is taking on to deal with Covid-19 – and whether its plan will involve higher taxes, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

New Zealanders support charging at the border
Gerry Brownlee
August 02, 2020
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The Government’s proposal to introduce very limited border charging for managed quarantine is little more than spin and highly disrespectful of New Zealanders who think there should be a higher level of cost recovery, National’s COVID-19 Border Response spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says

Kiwis need more than two-trick pony on economy
Paul Goldsmith
August 02, 2020
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Massive debt-fuelled spending and keeping the border tight are necessary but insufficient to restore our economy and create jobs, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Years of inaction from Government on vaping
Nicky Wagner
August 01, 2020
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Labour has failed to achieve anything on vaping since they’ve come into Government, resulting in countless teens taking up the habit, National List MP Nicky Wagner says.

Shovels Sit Idle In Wellington
Nicola Willis
July 23, 2020
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Nicola Willis, National’s List MP based in Wellington is calling on Labour to fully release the list of shovel ready projects and get Kiwis back to work.

National selects Joseph Mooney for Southland
National Party
July 31, 2020
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Today the National Party has selected Joseph Mooney to stand in the Southland electorate for the 2020 General Election.

Job losses pile up under Government with no plan
Paul Goldsmith
July 31, 2020
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Today’s troubling revelation that another 1500 Kiwis lost their jobs this week highlights the need for a sound economic plan to get us through the current jobs crisis, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Release the list, Prime Minister
Judith Collins
July 31, 2020
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As jobless numbers mount up, Jacinda Ardern needs to front up and release the list of shovel-ready projects that will provide much needed work for New Zealanders, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.

Labour inconsistent in treatment of Warriors players
Gerry Brownlee
July 31, 2020
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Labour is completely inconsistent in their handling of two New Zealand Warriors players trying to get home, National’s Covid-19 Border Response spokesman Gerry Brownlee says.

Random roadside drug testing Bill welcome
Dr Nick Smith
July 30, 2020
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National welcomes the introduction today of the Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment Bill that enables Police to randomly test for drug impairment, National’s Drug Reform spokesperson Nick Smith says.

Waka-jumping repeal Bill passes first reading
David Carter
July 30, 2020
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The Electoral (Integrity Repeal) Amendment Bill has passed its first reading, marking one step closer to Parliament getting rid of NZ First’s ‘waka-jumping’ legislation, National List MP David Carter says.

Jones overseeing a ‘treacle-riddled’ PGF
Michael Woodhouse
July 29, 2020
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It’s been three years and despite many, many questions, New Zealanders still have no idea whether the Provincial Growth Fund has created the jobs it was intended to, National’s Regional Economic Development spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says.

Collins hits back at KiwiSaver funds manager
Judith Collins
July 29, 2020
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National Leader Judith Collins has hit back at funds manager Rupert Carlyon of Kōura Wealth KiwiSaver, for his criticisms of National’s BusinessStart plan, which allow Kiwis to access $20,000 of their own money to start a new business.

Release the list, Grant
Chris Bishop
July 29, 2020
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Grant Robertson’s repeated refusal to tell Parliament how many shovel-ready projects have been through due diligence but are yet to be announced by the Government is the height of arrogance, National’s Transport and Infrastructure spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

Collins claims victory over RMA
Judith Collins
July 29, 2020
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National Leader Judith Collins is claiming victory after Labour’s Resource Management Act (RMA) Working Group has finally recommended this morning to scrap the RMA and replacing it with a Natural and Built Environments Act and a Strategic Planning Act.

National to unleash entrepreneurial and job-creation explosion
Judith Collins
July 29, 2020
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National’s plan will unleash an entrepreneurial and job-creation explosion over the next 17 months, which economists say will be the toughest times any living New Zealand has ever known, National Party Leader Judith Collins says.

National will fast-track Palmerston North ring road
Judith Collins
July 27, 2020
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National will begin work on Palmerston’s North’s long-awaited rural ring road within six months of forming Government to stimulate the Manawatū economy and create new jobs, National Party Leader Judith Collins has announced.

Labour/Green Govt certain to raise tax & destroy jobs
Paul Goldsmith
July 27, 2020
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The one certainty about a Labour-Green Government is that it would raise the taxes Kiwi families and small businesses are forced to pay - and destroy jobs in the process, National’s Finance Spokesman Paul Goldsmith says.

Brownlee dismisses poll as ‘rogue’
Gerry Brownlee
July 26, 2020
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National Campaign Chairman Gerry Brownlee says tonight’s Newshub poll is a rogue.

Increasing mistakes compromise coronavirus safety
Dr Shane Reti
July 24, 2020
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This incompetent Government’s poor management of coronavirus isolation facilities is continuing to put New Zealanders at risk, National’s Health spokesperson Shane Reti says.

Quarantine absconders should meet cost of apprehension
Gerry Brownlee
July 25, 2020
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The Hamilton 5 quarantine breakout is alarming and the absconders must foot the bill, National’s COVID-19 Border Response spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.

Time for Ardern to come clean on Ihumātao
Judith Collins
July 26, 2020
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Opposition Leader Judith Collins is calling on Jacinda Ardern to be upfront with New Zealanders before the election and say whether a Crown deal for Ihumātao is on the table.

National to adopt Parliamentary code of conduct
Judith Collins
July 24, 2020
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Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins will recommend to her National Party caucus colleagues that the party signs up to Parliament’s code of conduct.

National announces Bay of Plenty/Coromandel transport package
Chris Bishop
July 24, 2020
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National’s Bay of Plenty and Coromandel transport package will create hundreds of jobs and drive economic growth across this fast-growing region, National’s Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

National OIA’s Prime Minister to release the list
Judith Collins
July 24, 2020
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National’s Leader has issued an Official Information Act request demanding that Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her government release the remaining list of shovel-ready projects immediately.

It’s about growth and disciplined spending, not borrow, borrow, borrow
Paul Goldsmith
July 24, 2020
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The best path back to prudent levels of debt in a decade or more is an absolute focus on economic growth, combined with disciplined spending, National’s Finance Spokesperson Paul Goldsmith said today.

No hope, no solutions
Andrew Bayly
July 22, 2020
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The Minister for Small Business cannot offer anything new for small businesses, National’s spokesperson for Small Business and Manufacturing Andrew Bayly says.

Crimes have victims, Davis
Simeon Brown
July 23, 2020
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Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis is ignorant of the harm caused when people break the law, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Govt’s border exceptions are costing Kiwis jobs
Stuart Smith
July 23, 2020
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The Government’s current border exceptions are failing to respond to the needs of New Zealand businesses and it’s costing Kiwis jobs, National’s Immigration spokesperson Stuart Smith says.

Comprehensive medicinal cannabis bill drawn
Dr Shane Reti
July 23, 2020
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My Member’s Bill to implement a comprehensive medicinal cannabis regime that would widen access to medicinal cannabis and license high quality domestic production, has been drawn in Parliament, MP for Whangarei Shane Reti says.

New Bill to improve access to justice
Chris Bishop
July 23, 2020
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A Member’s Bill to improve access to justice by making it easier for lawyers to do work outside their existing employment has been draw from the ballot, Hutt South MP Chris Bishop says.

Release the secret $5 billion list to get Kiwis working
Judith Collins
July 23, 2020
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Nearly 135,000 work-ready Kiwis and tens of thousands of construction workers desperately need Labour to release its secret list of $5 billion worth of shovel-ready projects today, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins has demanded.

Member’s Bill to notify schools of sex offenders drawn
Matt Doocey
July 23, 2020
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Today my Member’s Bill that would require the Department of Corrections to notify schools of sex offenders placed in their local communities was drawn in Parliament, Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey says.

National announces Wairarapa transport package
Judith Collins
July 23, 2020
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National will create hundreds of new jobs and boost the Wairarapa economy by delivering a suite of transport projects to get the region moving, National Party Leader Judith Collins says.

Release the list, Ms Ardern
Judith Collins
July 22, 2020
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National Leader Judith Collins is demanding Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern release the list of the shovel-ready projects her Government has agreed to fund but is keeping secret for political reasons.

Labour failure on shovel-ready projects costing thousands of jobs
Judith Collins
July 22, 2020
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“Tens of thousands of jobs are on the line as Labour sits on its hands over the shovel-ready project scheme,” National Party Leader Judith Collins said today.

National will fix First Responders Bill
Simeon Brown
July 22, 2020
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While National supports increased protections for first responders and tougher penalties for offenders but wants a Bill that works, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Law to crack down on gangs one step closer
Brett Hudson
July 22, 2020
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National’s Firearms Prohibition Order’s (FPO) Bill has finally passed its first reading, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.

Scrutiny needed for medical examinations in isolation
Dr Shane Reti
July 22, 2020
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This clumsy and incompetent Government needs to make sure that people in coronavirus isolation aren’t being subjected to illegal medical examinations, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.
Economic crisis deepens and business confidence drops
Paul Goldsmith
July 21, 2020
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The economic and jobs crisis is looking even worse on the back of news that confidence among small businesses has plunged to an all-time low, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

Early intervention times continue to blowout
Nicola Willis
July 21, 2020
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The Associate Minister of Education has confirmed that this clumsy and incompetent Government has failed to deliver on the Prime Minister’s 2018 promise to reduce early intervention times for young children, National’s Education spokesperson Nicola Willis says.

Under Kelvin Davis, criminals get off lightly
Simeon Brown
July 20, 2020
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Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis continues to let down victims of crime, as more than half of those who received Community Work sentences over lockdown have not met the terms of their sentence, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

National slams Labour for opposing Upper North Island Expressway
Chris Bishop
July 18, 2020
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National’s Transport and Infrastructure Spokesman Chris Bishop has slammed the Labour Party for opposing National’s Plan to connect Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga.
National will build Christchurch to Ashburton Expressway
Todd Muller
July 08, 2020
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The next National Government will drive our economy forward and create hundreds of jobs by delivering a new four-lane expressway between Christchurch and Ashburton, National Party Leader Todd Muller has announced.

National to charge for quarantine
Gerry Brownlee
July 19, 2020
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Everyone entering New Zealand from 11.59pm on 3 October 2020 will be charged a fee to partially meet the costs of their quarantine under a National Government, National’s Covid-19 Border Response spokesman Gerry Brownlee says.

National will smash congestion with intergenerational funding
Chris Bishop
July 17, 2020
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National will deliver a record level of congestion-busting transport infrastructure if elected in September, Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop says.

National will bring the congestion crisis to an end
Judith Collins
July 17, 2020
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National will fix the Auckland and upper North Island congestion crisis, and get New Zealand moving again, National Party Leader Judith Collins says.
Judith Collins thanks outgoing National MPs
Judith Collins
July 16, 2020
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Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins has thanked National MPs Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams for their contributions to politics, following their decisions not to stand for re-election in 2020.

Amy Adams confirms retirement from politics at 2020 election
Amy Adams
July 16, 2020
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Amy Adams has announced that she will not take up the offer of a list position for the New Zealand National Party for the 2020 election.

Judith Collins announces caucus reshuffle
Judith Collins
July 16, 2020
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Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins has today announced a reshuffle to the National Party caucus line-up.

Nikki Kaye to retire from politics at 2020 election
Nikki Kaye
July 16, 2020
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Nikki Kaye, MP for Auckland Central, has today officially announced that she will retire from politics at the 2020 election.

500 per cent waste levy increase another tax on Kiwis
Scott Simpson
July 15, 2020
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Today’s announcement that the Government is massively increasing the waste levy will hurt Kiwi’s back pockets, at a time when they need it least, National’s Environment spokesperson Scott Simpson says.

Judith Collins elected Leader of the New Zealand National Party
Judith Collins
July 14, 2020
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Judith Collins has been elected Leader of the New Zealand National Party, the party caucus announced.

Todd Muller resigns as Leader of the Opposition
Todd Muller
July 14, 2020
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I have taken time over the weekend to reflect on my experience over the last several weeks as Leader of the Opposition.

Businesses and landlords in legal limbo
Paul Goldsmith
July 13, 2020
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Many businesses and commercial landlords are in a completely unacceptable legal limbo because of Coalition infighting and incompetence, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

High Court decision a win for hunters
Jacqui Dean
July 11, 2020
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A High Court decision has stopped this clumsy and incompetent Government from destroying a $17 million industry and hundreds of jobs, National’s Conservation spokesperson Jacqui Dean says.

Public housing figures another failure for Labour
Nicola Willis
July 06, 2020
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The number of families who need homes continue to grow at an alarming rate as public housing figures soar from 5844 in 2017 to 17982 as at May this year, National’s Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis says.
Statement from Michael Woodhouse
Michael Woodhouse
July 10, 2020
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Between June 21 and 25 I received four unsolicited emails from Michelle Boag containing information that, while not the same information that is the subject of the Inquiry led by Michael Heron QC, was similar insofar as it contained patient details.

Dr Jian Yang to retire from politics at 2020 election
Jian Yang
July 10, 2020
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National List MP Dr Jian Yang has today officially announced that he will retire from politics at the 2020 election.

Todd Muller thanks retiring MP Dr Jian Yang
Todd Muller
July 10, 2020
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National Party Leader Todd Muller has today thanked retiring MP Dr Jian Yang for his commitment to the party and to New Zealand over the past nine years.

National’s Plan to get New Zealand working
Todd Muller
July 09, 2020
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National Party Leader Todd Muller has revealed the framework for the party’s Plan to create more jobs and a better economy. At a speech to the Christchurch Employers’ Chamber of Commerce today, Mr Muller outlined the five elements of National’s Plan.
Govt’s vision fails to address today’s issues
Todd Muller
July 07, 2020
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The Government’s ‘Fit For a Better World’ vision for the primary sector fails to address the myriad of issues they’ve created for farmers over the past three years, Leader of the Opposition Todd Muller and National’s Agriculture spokesperson David Bennett say.
More than a third of businesses plan to lay off staff
Paul Goldsmith
July 07, 2020
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More than a third of businesses plan to lay off staff over the next three months, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith said today.

Labour admits it has no plan
Todd Muller
July 06, 2020
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National Party Leader Todd Muller says the admission by Labour Party Leader Jacinda Ardern yesterday that her Government has run the country for three years “without a playbook” comes as no surprise.
Labour promises are “just more KiwiBuild”
Todd Muller
July 06, 2020
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National Leader Todd Muller says Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern’s promises today are “just more KiwiBuild”. “Nothing Labour promises you this election will be delivered – except more tax for you to pay.
Thousands of Kiwis need help getting back to work
Louise Upston
July 06, 2020
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Recent Jobseeker figures illustrates the economic and job crisis New Zealand is facing and Labour has no plan on how to lower them, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says.

This Government can’t be trusted with anything
Michael Woodhouse
July 04, 2020
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Yet another mistake just goes to prove that this Government is not fit to manage the Covid-19 recovery, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. “Reports coming in this morning of personal details being leaked which reveals the identity of New Zealand’s current active cases, is yet another serious failing from this incompetent Government.

Labour can’t and won’t deliver anything
Todd Muller
July 04, 2020
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Jacinda Ardern’s big talk today is yet more empty promises from a clumsy and incompetent Government, National Leader Todd Muller said today. “You cannot believe anything that this Prime Minister promises will be delivered except more tax,” Mr Muller said today.
Thousands of illegal firearms still in circulation
Brett Hudson
May 27, 2020
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Despite the Government claiming to make New Zealand safer with its firearms reforms and gun buyback, according to the Auditor-General we still don’t know how many now illegal firearms are in the country, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.
New Zealand facing largest decline in GDP in 160 years
Paul Goldsmith
May 27, 2020
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Estimates from the Reserve Bank today show New Zealand will this year experience the largest decline in annual GDP in at least 160 years, highlighting the seriousness of the economic crisis we are facing, National’s Finance Spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

National commits to extending Waikato Expressway
Todd Muller
July 03, 2020
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National’s plan to create jobs and boost the economy will include a new four-lane expressway between Cambridge and Piarere, National Party Leader Todd Muller has announced. The new 16-kilometre, four-lane motorway will connect the Cambridge section of the Waikato Expressway to the intersection of State Highway 1 and State Highway 29.

Jobs crisis laid bare
Todd Muller
July 03, 2020
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“The scale of our economic and jobs crisis is starting to become clear,” National Leader Todd Muller said today. "Data released this week by leading employment website, SEEK, shows jobs advertising has collapsed by nearly a half since February - standing at just 57.1 per cent of pre-COVID-19 levels over the last two weeks.
Phil Twyford big on promises but can’t deliver
Judith Collins
May 27, 2020
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Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford has continued his streak of non-delivery with no infrastructure projects underway since calling for industry to come forward with shovel ready projects two months ago, National’s Economic Development spokesperson Judith Collins says.
More for some, less for others
Louise Upston
May 27, 2020
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The Government’s new welfare scheme is ill targeted and provides the most support to those who need it the least, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says.
Yet another KiwiBuild flop
Nicola Willis
May 27, 2020
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The ongoing KiwiBuild disaster has dashed more hopes for would-be first-home buyers in Wellington, National’s Housing and Urban Development spokesperson Nicola Willis says.
Davis delivers more broken promises
Simeon Brown
May 28, 2020
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There’s no more hiding, Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis will clearly fail to deliver on his promise to reduce the prison population according to Ministry of Justice projections released today, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.
‘Zero-deaths’ seabird pledge hollow without cameras
Jacqui Dean
May 28, 2020
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The Government’s pledge to have zero seabird deaths rings hollow when they have scrapped National’s plan to implement cameras on all commercial fishing boats, National’s Conservation spokesperson Jacqui Dean says.

National backs businesses with $10k JobStart
Todd Muller
May 29, 2020
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National will provide a $10,000 cash payment to businesses that hire additional staff as part of our commitment to keeping New Zealanders in jobs, National Party Leader Todd Muller and Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith have announced.

Families, communities, small business
Todd Muller
May 29, 2020
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It’s great to be in Auckland. I’m pleased to be giving my first formal speech as Leader of the New Zealand National Party here, and to be with my Deputy Leader Nikki Kaye for whom this city is home.
Muller wants to fast-track JobStart with Government
Todd Muller
May 30, 2020
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Opposition Leader Todd Muller wants National’s $10,000 JobStart programme in place within weeks.
Government fails to keep breast screening promise
Michael Woodhouse
May 30, 2020
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The Government has failed to keep the promise in its coalition agreement with NZ First to progressively increase the age for free breast screening to 74 years of age, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says.
90-day trials should be fully reinstated
Dan Bidois
May 31, 2020
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The Government needs to urgently restore 90-day trial periods to encourage large businesses to take on new staff, National’s Workplace Relations and Safety spokesperson Dan Bidois says.
Is it the sentiment or the symbolism Mr Peters?
Gerry Brownlee
May 31, 2020
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Foreign Minister Winston Peters should explain why New Zealand was absent from a joint statement by his ministerial counterparts from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and the United States on China’s proposal to impose strict new laws on Hong Kong, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.
Mike Butterick National’s new candidate in Wairarapa
National Party
May 31, 2020
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Today Mike Butterick has been selected as National’s candidate standing in Wairarapa for the 2020 General Election.
Government must explain why we’re still at Level 2
Todd Muller
June 01, 2020
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The Government needs to explain to New Zealanders why it won’t consider a move to Alert Level 1 for another week, Leader of the Opposition Todd Muller says.
Greens climate taxes risk economic recovery
Scott Simpson
June 02, 2020
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Changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) announced today will pile extra costs and taxes onto New Zealand businesses at a time when they can least afford them, National’s Climate Change spokesperson Scott Simpson says.
Plan needed for devastated conservation sector
Jacqui Dean
June 02, 2020
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The Government doesn’t have a coherent plan for the devastating impact Covid-19 has had on the conservation sector, National’s Conservation spokesperson Jacqui Dean says.
Marine engineering jobs at risk
Dr Nick Smith
June 02, 2020
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The Government’s refusal to allow entry of vessels into Nelson despite them posing no risk of introducing Covid-19 is putting millions of dollars of work and dozens of jobs at risk, MP for Nelson Nick Smith says.
Government needs to prioritise move to Level 1
Todd Muller
June 02, 2020
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With businesses hemorrhaging money by the day, the Government should be discussing the move to Level 1 now, not in a week, Leader of the Opposition Todd Muller says.
Government deciding which industries will survive
Dr Shane Reti
June 02, 2020
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Today we have seen the first indication that the Government will decide which industries will survive after Covid-19 rather than creating the economic framework where all businesses have an opportunity to thrive, National’s Tertiary Education spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.
Questions remain around Govt’s Covid-19 law
Judith Collins
June 03, 2020
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The Government should be using this time to draft up a second Covid-19 Public Health Bill in case we are faced with a second wave of Covid-19, National’s Shadow Attorney-General Judith Collins says.
Govt needs to be upfront on border exemptions
Judith Collins
June 03, 2020
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The Government needs to explain why special permission has been granted for the Avatar film crew to enter New Zealand but America’s Cup teams are still waiting for their visas to be approved, National’s Economic Development spokesperson Judith Collins says.
It’s time for a captain’s call on level 1
Todd Muller
June 03, 2020
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern needs to make a captain’s call on moving the country to level 1, Leader of the Opposition Todd Muller says.
What is Phil Twyford hiding?
Chris Bishop
June 03, 2020
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Minister of Transport Phil Twyford needs to front up and admit that his officials recommended against the shambolic process he’s undertaken for Auckland light rail, National’s Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop says.
Where’s the proof, Kelvin?
Simeon Brown
June 04, 2020
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Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis needs to be upfront about the reasoning behind the use of extraordinary powers given to Corrections staff under the Epidemic Preparedness Notice, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.
Big on announcements, slow on delivery
Matt Doocey
June 04, 2020
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The Government has spent less than half of the money allocated to the its flagship new frontline mental health service over the past year, National’s Mental Health spokesperson Matt Doocey says.
$100m Tourism Accelerator to support recovery
Todd Muller
June 05, 2020
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National will launch a $100 million grant programme called Tourism Accelerator to help fund projects that will get New Zealand’s tourism sector back on its feet.
Sympathy should be with passengers
Andrew Falloon
June 05, 2020
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In response to a deluge of complaints over Air New Zealand’s refusal to grant refunds, the Government’s sympathy should be with passengers, says National’s Associate Transport Spokesperson Andrew Falloon.
DoC leaves concessionaires in the lurch
Jacqui Dean
June 06, 2020
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The Department of Conservation (DoC) has shown a lack of compassion towards businesses permitted to operate on conservation land, National’s Conservation spokesperson Jacqui Dean says.
Tania Tapsell National’s new candidate for East Coast
National Party
June 06, 2020
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Tania Tapsell has today been selected as the National Party candidate for East Coast in the 2020 General Election.
Timeline for trans-Tasman bubble needed now
Todd Muller
June 07, 2020
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The Government needs to put forward a timeline for the opening of the trans-Tasman bubble immediately to allow businesses to plan for the future, Leader of the Opposition Todd Muller says.
Where’s the projects, Phil?
Judith Collins
June 08, 2020
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Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford has questions to answer on why no shovel ready projects are underway despite calling for ideas two months ago, National’s Economic Development spokesperson Judith Collins says.
Release the report, Minister
Michael Woodhouse
June 09, 2020
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The Government needs to release the Health and Disability sector review which was completed months ago, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says.
National to scrap teacher registration fees
Nikki Kaye
June 09, 2020
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National will scrap teacher registration fees and fund the Teaching Council directly, National’s Education spokesperson Nikki Kaye says.
It is time for a plan to get Kiwis back in jobs
Nikki Kaye
June 09, 2020
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Deputy Leader of the Opposition Nikki Kaye says it is time for New Zealand to see the Government’s plan to save and create jobs.
Govt finances show urgent need for growth plan
Paul Goldsmith
June 10, 2020
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Crown account figures released today show we already have a deficit of $13 billion and net debt has already increased by nearly $20 billion on pre-Covid levels, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.
Govt needs to get moving on trans-Tasman travel
Gerry Brownlee
June 10, 2020
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As the conditions for the wage subsidy change, clearly defined criteria for the opening of the trans-Tasman/Pacific bubble needs to be published, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.
Govt risks losing economic benefit of America’s Cup
Judith Collins
June 10, 2020
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The Government’s lack of urgency on approving visas for the America’s Cup teams is concerning and risks losing a significant amount of economic benefit to New Zealand, National’s Economic Development spokesperson Judith Collins says.
Govt ignoring forestry industry’s concerns
Hamish Walker
June 10, 2020
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The Government is failing to acknowledge the valid concerns raised about its rushed and unpractical forestry regulation bill, which has led to the industry sending the Prime Minister an open letter pleading for the bill to be delayed, National’s Forestry spokesperson Hamish Walker says.

Davis continues to let criminals off the hook
Simeon Brown
July 02, 2020
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Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis continues to reduce community service sentence hours, showing he clearly doesn’t believe that offenders who do the crime, should do the time, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.

Apartment reform is now a realistic opportunity
Judith Collins
July 02, 2020
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It was great to see the Unit Titles (Strengthening Body Corporate Governance and Other Matters) Amendment Bill pulled from the member’s bill ballot today, National’s MP for Papakura Judith Collins and Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye both say.
Repealing waka jumping law on the table
David Carter
July 02, 2020
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The pulling of the Electoral (Integrity Repeal) Amendment Bill from the Members’ Bill ballot today gives Parliament an opportunity to get rid of NZ First’s ‘waka-jumping’ legislation, National List MP David Carter says.

Clark’s resignation was too little, too late
Todd Muller
July 02, 2020
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Leader of the Opposition Todd Muller says David Clark’s resignation is welcome but it comes too late. “David Clark has not delivered in his role as Health Minister and there is no question he had to go."

Todd Muller announces caucus reshuffle
Todd Muller
July 02, 2020
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Today I am confirming a minor shadow cabinet reshuffle due to the retirement of Paula Bennett. Dr Shane Reti will be ranked number 13 and will take on Associate Drug Reform.

Bill offers closure for victims of insane offenders
Louise Upston
July 02, 2020
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The passing of my Member’s Bill’s first reading last night is a positive first step towards putting victims at the heart of our justice system, Louise Upston MP for Taupo says.
Minister won’t take guns from gangs
Brett Hudson
July 02, 2020
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Police Minister Stuart Nash has refused to back law changes that would keep guns out of the hands of gangs in New Zealand, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.
Second language in schools passes first reading
Nikki Kaye
July 01, 2020
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A Member’s Bill that would give children the opportunity to learn a second language in primary and intermediate schools has passed its first reading in Parliament, Auckland Central MP and National’s Education spokesperson Nikki Kaye says.

Prime Minister and Finance Minister slippery on tax
Paul Goldsmith
July 01, 2020
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While National has committed to no new taxes for Kiwis in our first term, both the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister are being slippery on whether Labour will increase taxes or not, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.

National to undo Government’s tertiary reforms
Nikki Kaye
July 01, 2020
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National has vigorously opposed the Government’s Reform of Vocational Education (ROVE) and has confirmed at the Southern Institute of Technology today that it would return regional education back to the regions, undoing a significant part of the reforms, National’s Education spokesperson Nikki Kaye and Tertiary Education spokesperson Dr Shane Reti say.

Virtual APEC a lost economic opportunity
Gerry Brownlee
June 30, 2020
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APEC moving to a virtual forum will be a significant loss to New Zealand’s economy but it is still an opportunity to focus on strengthening relationships and forging new ones, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.
Government failing to fulfil testing responsibilities
Michael Woodhouse
June 30, 2020
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It is unacceptable that two weeks after the Government’s bungles at the border were exposed, there are still hundreds of potential cases wandering around untested, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says.
Govt’s tax grab another slap in the face for motorists
Chris Bishop
June 30, 2020
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The Government will deliver another slap in the face to motorists tomorrow when it adds another 4c per litre to the cost of fuel, National’s Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop says.
OECD says New Zealand economy hit harder than most
Paul Goldsmith
June 11, 2020
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New figures show New Zealand is likely to experience a bigger economic shock from Covid-19 than Australia and other OECD countries despite being in a better position than most to manage the crisis, National’s Finance Spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.
Andrew Little admits failed Pike River promise
Judith Collins
June 11, 2020
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After years of promises and false hope, Pike River Recovery Minister Andrew Little admitted yesterday there is little chance of recovering the 29 men tragically lost, National’s Pike River Re-entry spokesperson Judith Collins says.
National urges Government to stop fuel hike
Chris Bishop
June 11, 2020
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National is reiterating its call for the Government to defer the 4c hike in petrol excise duty and road user charges scheduled for July 1, National’s Transport Spokesperson Chris Bishop says.
Under National international students would be back
Nikki Kaye
June 12, 2020
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A National Government would be working hard to safely return tertiary international students back to New Zealand as quickly as possible, Deputy Leader and Education spokesperson Nikki Kaye and National’s Tertiary Education spokesperson Dr Shane Reti say.
Potential labour shortage unless visa problems fixed
David Bennett
June 12, 2020
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The Government needs to act fast or dairy farmers will be left short-staffed during the busy calving season as thousands of worker’s migrant visas are set to expire, National’s Agriculture spokesperson David Bennett says.
PM getting a leg up from the public service
Gerry Brownlee
June 12, 2020
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National Party campaign chair Gerry Brownlee says taxpayers deserve a good answer to why the Instagram page for the Unite for Recovery website they’re paying for – and which is staffed by public servants expected to be neutral – is following just one Instagram page, the personal account of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Minister turns her back on Māori media
Jo Hayes
June 12, 2020
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Cutting funding for Māori news services would be an insult to Māori, National’s Māori Development spokesperson Jo Hayes says.

Latest income stats shows need for JobStart
Louise Upston
June 13, 2020
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The latest income stats released on Friday reiterates the importance of National’s JobStart scheme, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says.

Todd Muller outlines National’s first term priorities
Todd Muller
June 14, 2020
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Creating tens of thousands of new full-time jobs and building a better economy than before the Covid-19 crisis will be National’s top priorities in its first term, Leader of the Opposition Todd Muller told his home community of Te Puna today.

Rima Nakhle National’s candidate in Takanini
National Party
June 14, 2020
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Today Rima Nakhle has been selected by the National Party to stand in Takanini for this year’s General Election. Takanini is a new electorate in South Auckland.
Enough of the blame game, Julie Anne
Chris Bishop
June 15, 2020
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Comments made by Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter blaming NZTA for the failure of Auckland light rail are astonishing - the Government needs to take full responsibility for this debacle, National’s Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop says.
Petition accepted on early reading instruction
Nikki Kaye
June 15, 2020
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Today I accepted a petition from parents and children with dyslexia on early reading instruction and how we can ensure children with learning difficulties get the best support possible, National’s Education spokesperson Nikki Kaye says.
Health report overdue and unlikely to be acted on
Michael Woodhouse
June 16, 2020
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David Clark has delayed and delayed the release of today’s Health and Disability System Review, and as a result the Government is unlikely to provide a response before the election, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says.
Govt’s tourism fund will help less than 1 per cent of businesses
Todd McClay
June 16, 2020
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National’s Tourism Accelerator would provide for hundreds of potential new projects across the tourism sector to stimulate demand and support hundreds of thousands of workers, National’s Tourism spokesperson Todd McClay says.
More questions than answers with new cases
Michael Woodhouse
June 16, 2020
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Today’s two new cases of Covid-19 raise serious questions as to whether the Government is following its own protocol in regards to Covid-19, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says.

What’s your border strategy Prime Minister?
Todd Muller
June 30, 2020
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The Prime Minister needs to stop misrepresenting the border issue and tell New Zealanders what her strategy is to protect the economy long-term, Leader of the Opposition Todd Muller says.
Parliament playground blows budget
Dr Nick Smith
June 16, 2020
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Parliament’s new playground is a monument to extravagance and waste with revelations it cost $572,000 and went 43 per cent over budget, National’s State Services spokesperson Nick Smith says.
PM needs to make captain’s call on border security
Todd Muller
June 17, 2020
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The Prime Minister needs to make a captain’s call to better secure our borders and improve quarantine management, Leader of the Opposition Todd Muller says.
Scrutiny needed over Covid spend-up ahead of election
Paul Goldsmith
June 17, 2020
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson needs to give New Zealanders confidence that the Covid Recovery Fund isn’t just going to be used for election bribes, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.
NZ UK Free Trade Agreement must be equal to CER
Todd McClay
June 17, 2020
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National welcomes the announcement that formal free trade negotiations will begin between the United Kingdom and New Zealand in July, National’s Trade spokesperson Todd McClay says.
Employment Minister out of touch with portfolio
Dr Shane Reti
June 17, 2020
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Questions in Parliament today show just how out of touch Employment Minister Willie Jackson is with his own employment programs, National’s Skills and Employment spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says.
Govt opposes sending strong message to thugs
Matt King
June 18, 2020
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A Members’ Bill that would create a new offence to apply to people who throw ‘coward punches’ has been voted down by the Government, MP for Northland Matt King says.
Government putting pilots and passengers at risk
Hamish Walker
June 18, 2020
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A Members’ Bill that would have strengthened the current law around laser-pointing has been voted down by the Government, putting pilots and their passengers at risk, MP for Clutha-Southland Hamish Walker says.
Shark Cage Diving Bill voted down in Parliament
Sarah Dowie
June 18, 2020
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A Members Bill to provide best practice regulations for shark cage diving activities has been rejected by the Government, MP for Invercargill Sarah Dowie says.
GDP figures confirm worst fears
Todd Muller
June 18, 2020
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Today’s GDP figures confirm National’s worst fears about the looming economic and jobs crisis, Opposition Leader Todd Muller said today.
Thousands of community service hours wiped
Simeon Brown
June 18, 2020
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Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis should apologise to victims of crime after his Department chose to reduce community service sentences imposed by the Court on parolees during the Covid-19 lockdown, National’s Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.
Higher taxes inevitable if Labour-Greens win
Paul Goldsmith
June 28, 2020
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New Zealanders gained a glimpse today of what a Labour Greens government would look like, and it involves a lot more taxes, National’s Finance spokesperson, Paul Goldsmith, said today.
National would ensure testing is actually mandatory
Michael Woodhouse
June 18, 2020
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New Zealand’s team of 5 million have done their part in combating Covid-19, but the Government is failing to do theirs, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says.
Why has it taken so long for any investments?
Scott Simpson
June 18, 2020
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It has taken almost two years for the Government’s Green Investment Fund to finally announce some investment, but it has still spent millions of taxpayer dollars, National’s Environment spokesperson Scott Simpson says.
Firearms reforms won’t deliver what Govt claims
Brett Hudson
June 18, 2020
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The Government’s firearms reforms only add more rules, regulations and costs on law-abiding firearm owners and does little to address genuine criminal activity and gangs, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.
Calling on men to march against partner violence
Alfred Ngaro
June 18, 2020
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We need to make a call and get New Zealand men to march against intimate partner violence, National MP Alfred Ngaro says.
It’s time for councils to put people first
Jacqui Dean
June 18, 2020
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A member’s bill drawn from the ballot today will make it easier for people to deal with councils by reducing costs and the amount of time involved, Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says.
National will build the Belfast to Pegasus motorway
Chris Bishop
June 19, 2020
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The next National Government will build the Belfast to Pegasus Motorway, including the Woodend Bypass, National’s Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop and Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey have announced.
Bala Beeram National’s candidate in Kelston
National Party
June 19, 2020
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Bala Beeram has been selected as National’s candidate in Kelston for the 2020 General Election.
Minister must do his part to rebuild our economy
Stuart Smith
June 20, 2020
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The Immigration Minister needs to get his ministry working faster to process border exceptions for essential workers, National’s Immigration spokesperson Stuart Smith says.
$143m taxpayer dollars spent but no new cells
Simeon Brown
June 20, 2020
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Not a single operational bed has been delivered by the Decmil modular build programme, despite the programme costing more than $143 million in taxpayer dollars, National Party Corrections spokesperson Simeon Brown says.
Government fails to fix border
Michael Woodhouse
June 20, 2020
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The Government’s rapid reshuffling of leadership has failed to fix its shambolic management of quarantine at our border, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says.
National selects Māngere and Manurewa candidates
National Party
June 20, 2020
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Today National has selected two new Auckland candidates with Agnes Loheni in Māngere and Nuwanthie Samarakone in Manurewa.
Border bungles will cost jobs
Paul Goldsmith
June 21, 2020
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Restoring confidence in our handling of the border is a critical part of restoring our economy, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says.
New Zealanders to brace for ACC levy increases
Tim Macindoe
June 21, 2020
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At a time of unprecedented financial insecurity for New Zealand business owners and employees, the Government is preparing to add even more costs through a range of ACC levy increases, National’s ACC spokesperson Tim Macindoe says.
Managed isolation still a complete shambles
Michael Woodhouse
June 21, 2020
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It’s not only the residents of Stamford Plaza that deserve better from the Government, the whole process is a shambles, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says
Rotorua deserves urgent answers around quarantine
Todd McClay
June 21, 2020
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It’s outrageous the Government has bused newly arrived international passengers into Rotorua under the cover of darkness to quarantine them in the CBD, Rotorua MP Todd McClay says.