18 Aug 2022National PartyNational launches petition to protect school drop-offNational has launched a petition to stop Labour from banning school drop-offs and pick-ups without consultation in its Reshaping Streets proposal, National’s Transport spokesperson Simeon BrownRead more
18 Aug 2022National PartyMore spin doctors, fewer economics staff at RBNZDespite a huge increase in the Reserve Bank budget and runaway inflation, the Bank has massively increased its central office communications functions while failing to bolsterRead more
18 Aug 2022National PartySurgical wait list hits new recordA new record has been set for New Zealanders waiting more than four months for surgery, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says. “Health Minister AndrewRead more
17 Aug 2022National PartyTinetti in hiding as strike action loomsInternal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti needs to quit hiding and urgently get around a table to resolve issues at Fire and Emergency NZ before firefighters walkRead more
17 Aug 2022National PartyNational pays tribute to Sir Toby CurtisNational Party Leader Christopher Luxon has extended his condolences to the whānau of Sir Toby Curtis following his passing. "Sir Toby was a highly respected kaumātuaRead more
17 Aug 2022National PartyOCR hike means more pain for homeownersIn a massive blow to homeowners, out-of-control inflation has pushed the Reserve Bank into once again hiking the Official Cash Rate by a dramatic 50 basisRead more
15 Aug 2022National PartyLabour’s transport decision will take NZ backwardsLabour’s decision to scrap the Public Transport Operating Model will take our public transport system backwards by removing a competitive market based approach to service delivery,Read more
15 Aug 2022National PartyMillions spent and only 7 per cent of target reachedThe measles catch-up campaign is just the latest expensive botched health programme under Labour, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says. “The $20 million two yearRead more
15 Aug 2022National PartyFurther steps needed to unlock Build-to-RentLabour has finally heeded the calls of many in the housing sector to make it easier for Build-to-Rent houses to be developed in New Zealand, butRead more
15 Aug 2022National PartyTourism Minister says backpackers not welcomeAfter two years of pain for the tourism sector, Stuart Nash needs to explain why he doesn’t want a return of backpackers when tourism operators sayRead more
12 Aug 2022National PartyFood prices climb taking Kiwis backwards Kiwi families continue to battle runaway food prices, National’s Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says. Data released by Stats NZ today show that food prices have increasedRead more
12 Aug 2022National PartyGovt must rule out banning school drop-offMichael Wood needs to make it clear that the Government will not be dictating how parents can and can’t drop their kids off at school, National’sRead more
12 Aug 2022National PartyJobseeker benefit numbers remain sky highToday’s figures show Jobseeker numbers are still incredibly high despite labour shortages in almost every sector, National's Social Development and Employment spokesperson Louise Upston says. “WeeklyRead more
12 Aug 2022National PartyKāinga Ora in deep trouble Kāinga Ora’s financial viability and sustainability is in serious doubt and Labour has no idea what to do about it, National’s Housing spokesperson Chris Bishop says.Read more
12 Aug 2022National PartyOfficials tried to stop Labour spending spreeThe Government needs to explain to New Zealanders struggling with the cost of living crisis why they ignored Treasury’s advice to rein in its spending, National’sRead more
11 Aug 2022National PartyNZ migrant arrivals hit lowest mark since 1990sToday’s net migration figures show that Labour has failed to deliver the desperately needed skilled migrants they promised, meaning labour shortages will persist into the future,Read more
10 Aug 2022National PartyLowering the NCEA bar is not the answerThe Government’s decision to issue blanket credits to all NCEA students sets a dangerous precedent and shows that Labour has no plan to turn around plummetingRead more
