Govt’s approach to waste must not increase taxes
Source: National Party The Government must be responsible with Kiwi families’ incomes in their approach to waste and must consider their commitment to impose no new taxes when deciding on extending the waste disposal levy, National’s spokesperson for the Environment Scott Simpson says. “The Government has made a commitment to introduce no new taxes in […]
Read More →Industry concerns prevalent in R&D tax credit submission
Source: National Party The only publically released submission so far on the proposed R&D tax credit scheme will worry the Government as it highlights some industry concerns about whether the tax credit system will boost R&D investment, National’s Research, Science and Innovation Spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar says. “The Government will be concerned that NZTech – […]
Read More →Climate change response must be balanced
Source: National Party National is committed to pursuing meaningful bipartisan progress on climate change, however, today’s statements by James Shaw that New Zealand should act ahead of the rest of the world are a real concern, National’s spokesperson for Climate Change Todd Muller says. “National wants to see sensible, practical solutions, not extreme policies that […]
Read More →Minister dismisses concerns on DHB cybersecurity
Source: National Party Official documents have revealed there are up to 800,000 cyberattacks a day on the Bay of Plenty DHB, despite the Health Minister dismissing cybersecurity concerns in general as ‘hypothetical’, National’s Data and Cybersecurity spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says. “And as the UK deals with the aftermath of a serious cyber-attack, highlighting the […]
Read More →Simon Bridges concluding roadshow in Tauranga
Source: National Party National Party Leader Simon Bridges has today concluded a three-month tour of New Zealand, rounding off almost 70 public meetings attended by around 10,000 Kiwis who turned out to share their views about what matters to them. “I have the honour of being leader of New Zealand’s largest political party which represents […]
Read More →Week That Was: Backing our regions!
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Our new Week That Was series will give you a round-up of all the achievements, announcements, and other political goings-ons around Parliament and across the country over the past week. We’re proud of all we’re doing to make New Zealand a great place to live – and we want to […]
Read More →Investing in Otago and the West Coast
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Provincial Growth Fund continues to provide much-needed investment in our regions – this time with a focus on the South Island. We’ve announced two major investments from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) for Otago and the West Coast. Both of these regions will benefit hugely from projects that will […]
Read More →Government must deliver for the West Coast
Source: National Party National’s West Coast based List MP Maureen Pugh says it is time for the Government to step up and deliver on the work signed off in the West Coast Economic Development Action Plan last year. “The West Coast welcomes the sentiments of Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones which acknowledges how vital […]
Read More →New benefit figures show concerning trend
Source: National Party A 21 per cent drop in the number of benefit sanctions imposed since Labour took office and a worrying increase in the number of people receiving main benefit is a warning to the Government, Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says. “These numbers are incredibly concerning given over 70,000 moved off benefit and […]
Read More →Have your say: Country of Origin Food Labelling
Source: Green Party People want and deserve to know where their food comes from. That is the intention behind my member’s bill (originally Steffan Browning’s) the Consumers’ Right to Know (Country of Origin of Food) Bill which has re-opened for submissions. There is already a requirement in law to identify where footwear and clothing comes […]
Read More →National says UK FTA needs to enhance visa access
Source: National Party National’s Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson Todd McClay has welcomed the United Kingdom’s decision to launch public consultations of a NZ-UK FTA but says a negotiation must also ensure better access for New Zealand workers and tourists to the UK. “The UK market offers huge opportunity for Kiwi exporters. As New Zealand’s […]
Read More →New report shows Government slowing economy
Source: National Party The Infometrics analysis released last night is far from a glowing endorsement of this Government’s economic management and shows that it must act to improve declining economic forecasts and plummeting business confidence, National’s Finance spokesperson Amy Adams says. “Infometrics is now predicting GDP growth of only 2 per cent per year between […]
Read More →Govt spending thousands more per prison bed
Source: National Party The decision to spend $750 million for just 600 beds at Waikeria Prison is another example of the Government’s bad spending choices and recklessness when it comes to law and order, National’s Corrections spokesperson David Bennett says. “This Government is spending three quarters of what the previous Government had planned to spend […]
Read More →Minister MIA while ACC strikes continue
Source: National Party In spite of strike action by ACC medical specialists with at least four more to follow in the next month, we haven’t heard a peep from the ACC Minister as more discontent and industrial action rattles the health sector, National’s spokesperson for ACC Tim Macindoe says. “Hard on the heels of last […]
Read More →Te wā whakamutunga ki te huri rārangi pōti i te Kōwhiringa Pōti Māori | Media releases
Source: Electoral Commission Kei te pau haere te wā ki ngā kaipōti Māori ki te kōwhiri ko tēhea te rārangi pōti e hiahia ana rātau ki te eke ki runga, arā, te rārangi Māori, te rārangi whānui rānei. E āhei anake ngā kaipōti Māori te kōwhiri ko tēhea te rārangi e hiahia ana rātau i […]
Read More →Last chance to make roll choice in Māori Option | Media releases
Source: Electoral Commission Time is running out for Māori voters to choose which electoral roll they want to be on – the Māori roll or the general roll. Voters of Māori descent can only make the choice between rolls when they first enrol to vote, and during the Māori Electoral Option which is held every […]
Read More →National pushing for faster action on mental health
Source: National Party National is not prepared to let the Government park the mental health needs of Kiwis while it holds an inquiry, and has offered to work together to improve New Zealand’s mental health services both immediately and longer term, Mental Health spokesperson Matt Doocey says. “Mental health is one of our most challenging […]
Read More →Papers show Govt confusion on Waikeria decision
Source: National Party Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis advised Cabinet to adopt the previous Government’s plan to build 1500 beds at Waikeria Prison because it was ‘the only sensible plan’, but his colleagues ignored his advice, National’s Corrections spokesperson David Bennett says. “This makes the Government’s decision to slash the number of new beds at Waikeria […]
Read More →New guidelines to assist RMA compliance
Source: New Zealand Government New guidelines released today by Environment Minister David Parker are intended to assist councils in their monitoring, compliance and enforcement duties under the Resource Management Act. “Enforcement of the rule of law will always be essential to encourage broader compliance. This is true in criminal, transport, taxation or environmental law,” David […]
Read More →Acting PM is wrong on mental health pilot
Source: National Party Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters is either genuinely confused or he has deliberately made false statements to media today that the mental health crisis call response pilot had come to its end, National’s Police spokesperson Chris Bishop says. “Mr Peters needs to get his facts straight – not only has the pilot […]
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