National will invest in the first 1,000 days
National is proposing a range of new policies that will support families to give Kiwi kids the best possible start to their lives, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says....
National will tackle welfare dependency
National will implement policies to ensure working while on a benefit is worthwhile and implement measures to tackle welfare dependency, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says. “National believes the...
National to reform social services for Kiwis
National has today released its fifth Discussion Document which focusses on social services and outlines a range of policies that will help to enable more Kiwis to gain economic independence...
Speech: Launch of Social Services Discussion Document
I’d like to welcome you all here for the launch of our Social Services Discussion Document. I’d especially like to thank The Loft for hosting us today and more importantly...
Govt looking to politicise student representation
The Minister of Education’s proposal to establish a National Centre for Student Voice would be a waste of public funding as its purpose is unclear and questionable, National’s Associate Tertiary...
Transport Minister caught out misleading Parliament
The Transport Minister and Prime Minister have some explaining to do after Phil Twyford was caught misleading Parliament, National’s Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop says. "Phil Twyford is on record in...
Terrorism Bill made even weaker
Changes to the proposed Terrorism Suppression (Control Orders) Bill reflect the Greens’ mistrust of New Zealand’s intelligence agencies and place unnecessary hurdles in the way of ensuring New Zealanders’ safety,...
Strong anti-terrorism laws needed despite death of ISIS leader
Complacency over terrorist threats cannot be the legacy of the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, killed in Sunday's successful attack carried out by US Seals on the ISIS...
Holiday congestion will get worse under Labour
Kiwis sitting in traffic on the way home from long weekend holidays will be disheartened to know congestion will only get worse under Labour, National’s Transport Spokesperson Chris Bishop says....
Extra $132 million on dole payments
An additional $132 million of dole payments have been dished out to people who are able to work in the past year, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. “New...