Christchurch stadium kicked for touch
The Labour Government has avoided committing to building a multi-use arena in Christchurch and has instead kicked it for touch into the distant future, National’s spokesperson for Greater Christchurch Regeneration...
Fuel tax funds nothing new but multi-billion dollar tram
The only new idea in the Government’s transport package is a multi-billion dollar tram which Aucklanders will pay an extra $15 in petrol taxes for every time they fill up,...
Jones lashes out again
Shane Jones has lashed out once again as he struggles with being in a Government that is acting against the interests of regional New Zealand, National’s Regional Development Spokesperson Paul Goldsmith...
Primary Sector Council toothless against Greens
The announcement of a Primary Sector Council to provide advice to the Government on issues confronting the primary industry will amount to nothing more than lip-service to one of the...
Govt must ensure beneficiaries meet obligations
The Government’s overhaul of New Zealand’s welfare system must not lessen the incentive for beneficiaries to find work or the sanctions imposed on those who try and cheat the system,...
Govt puts regions on the backburner yet again
The Government continues to undermine regional New Zealand, with the Conservation Minister scuttling a plan to extract waxes and resins from a wetland in Northland that would create jobs for...
Coalition must consider regulatory improvements
The coalition Government is showing itself unwilling to listen to suggestions on improving the performance of regulators including the Commerce Commission, National Party Commerce and Consumer Affairs Spokesperson Brett Hudson...
Council & Govt must prioritise sport infrastructure
Auckland Council and the Government must prioritise Auckland’s sporting infrastructure to ensure that community sport is not put at risk, National’s Sport and Recreation Spokesperson Nikki Kaye and Local Government...
Govt must address living costs with sensible policies
A Salvation Army report highlighting the impact the cost of living is having on many families should motivate the Government to work hard to address the drivers of deprivation National...