Time for a proper process
The Labour Party still has a raft of questions that need answering about the cover up of an alleged sexual assault by a staff member who was employed in Jacinda...
Fewer sheep and more trees outcome of freshwater proposals
Research published by Local Government New Zealand shows the enormous impact on land use the Government’s freshwater proposals will really have, National’s Agriculture spokesperson Todd Muller says. “If implemented, these...
Ratepayers set for a shock as result of freshwater proposals
The Coalition Government’s freshwater proposals are set to inflict huge costs on to ratepayers and councils, and the Government doesn’t seem to care, National’s Local Government spokesperson Jacqui Dean says....
More data breaches at Culture and Heritage Ministry
The Arts, Culture and Heritage Ministry suffered two data breaches only days before the Tuia 250 website debacle, National’s Data and Cybersecurity spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says. In answers to...
More measles cases in Northland - DHB must act
The Ministry of Health must put more resources into the measles outbreak in Northland after a further five cases were confirmed on Tuesday, National’s Associate spokesperson for Health Dr Shane...
Time for a frank discussion about capital markets
National looks forward to having a serious discussion with New Zealanders about the key recommendations in the Capital Markets Taskforce 2029 final report, National’s Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. “National...
Labour must stand down staffer accused of assault
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern must finally do the right thing and stand down the staff member in her office who is accused of serious sexual assault while the matter is...
Freshwater consultation process a farce
The Government’s cynical consultation process for their Freshwater proposals is lacking in proper process and downright disrespectful, National’s Agriculture spokesperson Todd Muller says. “David Parker has claimed he has engaged...
Public needs clarity around vaping
Amid growing public concern over vaping, the Government needs to deliver legislation that clarifies their position, National List MP Nicky Wagner says. “There has been increased public concern and debate...
Time for the Government to start actually delivering
The past week of political announcements showed the Labour-led Government is still out of ideas and isn’t up to the job it was elected to do, Deputy Leader of the...