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Bayly Urges Govt to Adopt Rental Support Package

Bayly Urges Govt to Adopt Rental Support Package

Small business owners need help urgently so that they can survive this Covid-19 lockdown and any future lockdowns so that they can continue to play a significant role in New Zealand’s economy as well as providing employment all over the country, National’s Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly says. “I

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Pub Quiz Prize for Government’s Vaccine Rollout

New Zealand’s vaccine rollout is, in fact a ‘winner’ – having just pipped Mexico to be the second slowest in the developed world, says Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins. “Based on their own data, Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins told the House yesterday we were no longer the slowest

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Bumbling Government Gives up on Those Left behind in Afghanistan

Bumbling Government Gives up on Those Left behind in Afghanistan

That the Government still does not know how many New Zealanders and Afghan civilians who worked alongside our Defence Force remain stranded in strife-torn Afghanistan is appalling, says Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins. “I asked Minister of Defence Peeni Henare multiple times how many vulnerable New Zealand citizens and

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This Is Long – But Important

This Is Long – But Important

Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister As parts of the country prepare to move down alert levels this week, I want to send a quick reminder of the Alert Level 3 rules to ensure that together, we can stamp out COVID-19 once more. First, though, I want to share a message for

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Labour’s ‘Reannouncement’ Won’t Help Struggling Tourism Businesses

Labour’s ‘Reannouncement’ Won’t Help Struggling Tourism Businesses

The Labour Government’s latest press release reannouncing a business support scheme for some South Island regions provides nothing new for struggling tourism operators, says National’s Tourism Spokesperson Todd McClay. “Tourism businesses cannot open their doors in any part of New Zealand today. This reannouncement suggests it’s business

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There’s Only One Course the PM Should Chart

There’s Only One Course the PM Should Chart

The Prime Minister has a habit of preparing various charts for New Zealand at her daily press conferences, but there’s only one chart that really matters and that’s the number of New Zealanders receiving at least one vaccination, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says. “The most important

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New Businesses Being Left Out in the Cold by Labour

New Businesses Being Left Out in the Cold by Labour

The Labour Government must extend Covid support to new businesses established in the past six months, National’s Economic Development and Small Business spokesperson Todd McClay says. “There’s no doubt that our small businesses are doing it tough right now as the Level 4 restrictions in lockdown bite. “While

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Government Must Release More Outbreak Data

Government Must Release More Outbreak Data

The Government needs to be much more upfront and release more comprehensive data about the current Covid-19 community outbreak, National’s Covid-19 Response spokesperson Chris Bishop says. “National, like commentators and public health experts, is calling on the Government and Ministry of Health to be more transparent. Journalists shouldn’t

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New National Portfolio Allocations Confirmed
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New National Portfolio Allocations Confirmed

Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins has today announced a minor reshuffle of the Opposition Shadow Cabinet following the retirement of Dr Nick Smith and the decision of Todd Muller to not to seek re-election at the next General Election. Michael Woodhouse replaces Chris Bishop as Shadow Leader of the

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Labour Must Stop Anti-democratic Tactics

Labour Must Stop Anti-democratic Tactics

The lengths Labour will go to in order to avoid scrutiny and accountability are quite extraordinary. The National Party will not stand for any more of their antics; the Epidemic Response Committee must be reinstated as soon as possible, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says. “When Prime Minister Ardern

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Afghan Allies Must Not Be Left behind Following Kabul Terror Attack
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Afghan Allies Must Not Be Left behind Following Kabul Terror Attack

New Zealand must urgently step up plans to evacuate our Afghan allies from Afghanistan following the deadly terror attack at Kabul’s international airport, says Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins. “The Defence Force has ended efforts to evacuate New Zealanders and their families from Afghanistan but there are still

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Labour Making It Too Hard for Pharmacies to Vaccinate

The Government should be making it as easy as possible for our pharmacies to become authorised to administer the Covid-19 vaccine, especially while the country is locked down due to a Delta outbreak, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says. Only 3 per cent of pharmacies in Auckland, which

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Groundswell NZ: ‘Can You Hear Us’
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Groundswell NZ: ‘Can You Hear Us’

GROUNDSWELL NZ In the lead up to November’s nationwide protest, a number of campaign actions will be undertaken. The second event is on today Friday 27th August 2021 under the banner of “CAN YOU HEAR US”. At 12:30 pm all around New Zealand, Groundswell NZ are calling for

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