The Te Huia train today marks its first birthday with news that it has spent more time off the tracks than on them, National’s Transport spokesperson Simeon Brown says. “There is not a lot to celebrate about this service which has failed from day one. “Not only has the
In another abuse of power, Labour has blocked a request for a briefing from the Ministry of Health into their response to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission’s monitoring report, National’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention spokesperson Matt Doocey says. “The report was damning of Labour’s performance
The Freedoms & Rights Coalition Team Today marks 78 days that Brian Tamaki has been a political prisoner in this country, since he was first arrested at 8 am on Monday 17th January 2022. This resulted in a ten-day stint in Mt Eden Remand Centre, followed by 67 days of
Victims of crime missed out on support they were entitled to because Justice Minister Kris Faafoi failed to sign off the criteria for a $3 million victim support fund for more than five months after the fund was announced, National’s Justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. “Earlier this month it
The botched $20 million measles vaccine catch-up programme is worse than it appears, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says. “The other week it was revealed that $8 million of measles vaccines were left unused and had expired. “However, information shows that only 11,206 people of the targeted
Family First An in-depth analysis of the media coverage of the ‘conversion therapy’ bill which was passed in Parliament in February has found that support for the law received a heavily biased share of the media coverage during the campaign period. The analysis looked at 126 New Zealand-based media articles
Our welfare system is less responsive than ever as phone wait times for the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) surge, National’s Social Development and Employment spokesperson Louise Upston says. “Whether it’s superannuitants, students, people out of work, or a family who needs help to cope with soaring living
The Government’s car tax comes into force today, piling on yet another cost for Kiwis facing a cost of living crisis, National’s Transport spokesperson Simeon Brown says. “Hardworking Kiwis will be hoping that this is just an April Fool’s joke, but sadly they will still have to
Incoming changes in benefits and the minimum wage will barely cover the rising cost of living and do nothing for hardworking, middle-income households not receiving government support, Opposition Leader Christopher Luxon says. “New Zealand has a cost of living crisis and the Government is playing catch up. “Spare a thought
NZDSOS NZ Doctors Speaking Out with Science We are currently at the peak of the biggest outbreak of COVID-19 since the pandemic began two years ago. As can be seen by the Ministry of Health image below. Over the weekend, mainstream media reported New Zealand’s deadliest day with twenty
New Conservative Helen Houghton BTchLn Co-leader New Conservative Education Spokeswoman New Conservative is very concerned that this government is about to unleash an over complicated thoughtless reaction to what is a simple problem to solve. Additional, ‘new assessment tools for measuring kids’ abilities? Exactly what is the Labour government’s
Chaz Forsyth President Sporting Shooters Association of New Zealand Inc. sportingshooters.nz A 137-page discussion document has been launched by Police regarding the future Police approval and certification of shooting ranges. Clubs and individuals have just 6 weeks to lodge their thoughts and feedback on the proposed changes. Chaz Forsyth,
New Zealand First Media “The insidious creep of the racist, separatist, secretive co-governance agenda must be stopped now – we simply cannot wait for a referendum in four years’ time,” says Rt Hon Winston Peters Leader of New Zealand First. “The only future for New Zealand is one of unity, one
The Freedoms and Rights Coalition “Following the Government back-down on the mandates and vaccine passes this week, we are going to celebrate our contribution to this win and keep the pressure on this Government until The New Zealand Bill of Rights is enshrined as supreme law,” says Mouth of the
Craig Lord The recent Appeals Court decision which ruled against the Tupuna Maunga Authority (TMA) and Auckland Council has Mayoral candidate Craig Lord wanting a full review of the processes and overall functions of the body. This particular court case was based around the lack of public consultation for the
NZTSOS New Zealand Teachers Speaking out with Science NZTSOS Inc. (New Zealand Teachers Speaking Out with Science Incorporated) say that today’s announcement by the Prime Minister of the temporary lifting/tweek of the vaccine mandates in the education sector is a minor victory in the court of public opinion.
