Delivering infrastructure faster and cheaper
National will explore innovative tools and funding mechanisms to deliver the high-quality infrastructure New Zealanders want faster and cheaper, Infrastructure spokesman Paul Goldsmith says. “When it comes to infrastructure, a...
National will deliver on housing, transport and infrastructure
National has today released the ninth and tenth in our series of discussion documents, which contain a range of proposals to ensure New Zealand has the high-quality housing and infrastructure...
Speech: Building NZ Discussion Documents Launch
Welcome to the launch of our Infrastructure and Transport, and RMA Reform and Housing discussion documents. While they are clearly two standalone discussion documents they are both also clearly about...
National wants cyclists to stay in their lane
National is proposing a new law to keep cyclists safe by making the use of separated cycleways mandatory, National’s Transport spokesperson Chris Bishop says. “Motorists get frustrated when cyclists continue...
The fiscal hole National predicted all along
The half year economic and fiscal update (HYEFU) proves Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson’s 2017 fiscal plan never added up and they simply can’t be trusted on the economy, Leader...
National congratulates PM Boris Johnson
On behalf of the National Party I send my warmest congratulations to Prime Minister Boris Johnson after his election victory today, Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges says. “Boris Johnson...
Positive step for Waiheke Island public transport
It is fantastic further steps have been announced that will ensure Waiheke Islanders have access to benefits through integrated ticketing as confirmed by Auckland Transport and Fullers today, MP for...
Catherine Chu National’s candidate in Port Hills
Local party members have selected Catherine Chu as National’s candidate in Port Hills for the 2020 General Election. Catherine Chu is 23 years old and is currently a Private Banking...
Bill pulled to provide insurance claimants more certainty
A new Members’ Bill pulled from the ballot today would introduce a legal timeline for insurance companies to assess and present a settlement offer to claimants, MP for Kaikoura Stuart...
National will improve Māori health outcomes
National will seek to address Māori health inequities by relentlessly focussing on early detection, prevention and setting targets, National’s Associate Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says. “Our overall strategy takes...