Category: national_party
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National Releases Auckland Plan, Pledges to Scrap Minimum Car Parking Ban
National's Auckland plan promises transport projects, 296 new classrooms, a Drury hospital and an end to the 2020 blanket ban on minimum car parking requirements.
Politics and GovernmentElectionNational PartyTransportationReal EstateEconomyLaw Enforcement New Zealand National PartyAucklandSimon WattsChris Bishopcar parking requirementsAuckland transportDrury hospitalNZ National Party
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NZCTU Slams National's 47-Point Small Business Plan
National says the plan cuts compliance costs and simplifies employment rules, while the NZCTU calls it minor tweaks hiding an attack on collective bargaining.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEmployment and LaborEconomyGeneral PoliticsNational PartyElection NZCTUSandra GreyNational Party small business plancollective bargainingEmployment Relations Authorityhazardous substances labellingNew Zealand National PartyCameron BrewerSmall Business PlanSmall businessInvestment BoostGST registration thresholdNZ National Party
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National Says Hipkins Would Scrap Mandated Hour of Reading, Writing and Maths
Education spokesperson Erica Stanford says the commitment was made in the TVNZ Leaders' Debate, as National cites rising Year 6 maths and writing results.
Politics and GovernmentEducationElectionGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesNational PartyLabour PartyEconomy Erica StanfordChris HipkinsNew Zealand National PartyNew Zealand educationTVNZ Leaders' DebateRoyal Society reportcurriculum expectationsNZ National PartySimeon BrownNew Zealand electionleaders' debateNCEAco-governance
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ACT Urges Parliament to Pass Protected Negotiations Bill After National Backs Small Business Policy
ACT's Laura McClure welcomes National's small business policy and calls for her Member's Bill on protected negotiations to be passed to cut employment dispute costs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessOther PartiesNational PartyEmployment and LaborLegalEconomy ACT New ZealandLaura McCluresmall business policyprotected negotiationsemployment disputesMember's Bill
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Willis Calls Labour's Fiscal Plan a Fraud, Citing $8.5b Pay Equity Gap
National's finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says Labour's fiscal plan is the least credible in living memory, listing billions in omissions including pay equity, fuel excise and health costs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessElectionEconomyGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyNational PartyFinancial Markets Nicola WillisNew Zealand National Partyfiscal planpay equityChris HipkinsNew Zealand electionNZ National Party
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Simeon Brown Seeks Re-Election as National MP for Pakuranga
Simeon Brown is seeking another term as National MP for Pakuranga, citing restored speed limits, the Reeves Road Flyover and extended East Care A&E hours among his local achievements.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsNational PartyLabour PartyElectionEconomy Simeon BrownPakurangaNew Zealand National PartyReeves Road FlyoverPakuranga HighwayEast Care A&E ClinicNew Zealand politicsNZ National Party
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Pays Tribute to Former Speaker Adrian Rurawhe
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has expressed deep sadness at the death of former Labour MP and Speaker of the House Adrian Rurawhe, praising his mana, fairness and kindness.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesNational PartyLabour Party Adrian RurawheChristopher LuxonSpeaker of the HouseLabour MPNew Zealand GovernmentTribute
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Labour's Barbara Edmonds Says National Can't Rewrite Three Years of Economic Failure
Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says New Zealanders are worse off after three years of National, warning of more cuts, higher unemployment and weaker growth if re-elected.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyNational PartyEconomyElectionEmployment and Labor New Zealand Labour PartyBarbara EdmondsChristopher LuxonNew Zealand economycost of living
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National Slams Labour's Student Loan Policy as 'Handout' Funded by Tradies
National's Simeon Brown says Labour's student loan policy shifts debt onto taxpayers, warning it will require at least nine new taxes and hit working Kiwis hardest.
Politics and GovernmentEducationEconomyElectionLabour PartyNational Party Simeon BrownNew Zealand National PartyNew Zealand Labour Partystudent loan policyChris HipkinsNew Zealand electiontaxesNZ National Party
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Labour Accuses Luxon of Hiding as Campaign Enters Day Two
Labour campaign chair Kieran McAnulty says Christopher Luxon has been out of sight for two days, citing coalition disputes, supermarket and LNG criticism, and education ministry questions.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyNational PartyEducation New Zealand Labour PartyChristopher LuxonKieran McAnultyNew Zealand electioncost of livingMinistry of Education
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Labour Pledges Independent Review into Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Labour's internal affairs spokesperson Lemauga Lydia Sosene says a Labour Government would review FENZ funding and operations, extend cancer cover and back ACC cover for volunteer firefighters.
Politics and GovernmentLabour PartyNational PartyEmployment and LaborHealthElection Fire and Emergency New ZealandNew Zealand Labour PartyLemauga Lydia SoseneKieran McAnultyACCfirefightersoccupational cancer cover
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National Questions Labour's Tax Plans, Citing Candidate Craig Renney's Advocacy
National Campaign Chair Simeon Brown says Labour candidate Craig Renney keeps advocating a broader capital gains tax than Chris Hipkins is campaigning on, raising questions about Labour's $18 billion hidden bill.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyNational PartyEconomy New Zealand Labour PartySimeon BrownCraig RenneyChris Hipkinscapital gains taxNew Zealand National PartyCouncil of Trade UnionsNZ National Party
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National Backs Evidence-Based Grocery Reform, Calls Labour's Proposal Wrong Answer
Nicola Willis says National supports structural change to boost supermarket competition, but warns Labour's wholesale-retail separation plan lacks detail and was already rejected as costly and high-risk.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsNational PartyLabour PartyEconomyTrade Nicola WillisNew Zealand National PartyFoodstuffsCommerce Commissiongrocery market competitionsupermarket divestmentNew Zealand Labour PartyNZ National PartyElection
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Labour Slams National's Retirement Village Policy as Residents Face Nine-Month Wait
Labour's Ingrid Leary says National's retirement village policy leaves residents waiting up to nine months for refunds and excludes the 56,000 people already living in villages.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyNational PartyElection New Zealand Labour Partyretirement villageIngrid Learyoccupation-right agreementsseniors policyNew Zealand politics
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Labour: National Would Freeze Minimum Wage for Three Years
Labour campaign chair Kieran McAnulty says a National-led Government with ACT at the table would freeze the minimum wage for three years and take under-20-year-olds backwards.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessElectionGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborEconomyNational PartyLabour Party New Zealand Labour PartyKieran McAnultyminimum wageChristopher LuxonACT PartyNew Zealand politics
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National launches game to outrun Labour's proposed taxes
National campaign chair Simeon Brown says an online game lets Kiwis dodge nine new taxes proposed by a Labour-led coalition, warning there is nowhere to hide in real life.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsElectionEconomyNational PartyLabour PartyOther Parties Simeon BrownLabour-led coalitionCapital Gains TaxOnline gameTaxesNZ National Party
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Green Party Warns Fuel Tax Freeze Will Worsen Roads, Limit Transport Choices
The Green Party criticizes the Government's fuel tax freeze, warning it will underfund transport, worsen roads, and limit choices. They advocate for the scheduled increase to fund public transport and active travel options.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationClimate ChangeLabour PartyNational Party Green Partyfuel taxtransport fundinginfrastructurepublic transportJulie Anne GenterElection
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National Party Proposes Student Loan Reforms for NZ Graduates
A re-elected National Government plans to cut student loan repayment rates for graduates staying in New Zealand, while introducing stricter measures for overseas defaulters, aiming to retain talent and ensure fairness in loan repayment.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationGeneral PoliticsNational PartyEconomyEmployment and Labor Student LoansGraduatesNicola WillisEconomic PolicyKiwiSaverNZ National PartyElection
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National Party Passes "Flawed" Disability Bill, Draws Labour Criticism
The New Zealand Labour Party criticizes the National Party for passing the "significantly flawed" Disability Support Services Bill, citing rushed changes, lack of consultation, and increased ministerial powers that could harm disabled communities. Labour vows to repeal the law.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegalLabour PartyNational Party New Zealand Labour PartyDisability Support Services BillPriyanca RadhakrishnanDisability RightsLegislationNew Zealand PoliticsElection
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New Zealand First Rejects Under-16 Social Media Ban, Citing Freedom and Parental Rights Concerns
New Zealand First will not back National's proposed social media ban for under-16s, citing concerns over privacy, freedom, and parental rights, and referencing Australia's failed attempts.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsNational PartyOther PartiesSocial IssuesLegal New Zealand FirstSocial MediaU16Parental RightsPrivacyGovernment PolicyNZ FirstElection
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Auckland Unveils New 30-Year Motorway Strategic Plan
Waka Kotahi/NZTA's Auckland Motorway Strategic Plan, endorsed by Minister Bishop and Mayor Brown, outlines a 30-year vision to optimize existing motorways, increase targeted capacity, and improve wider transport systems for a growing Auckland.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsNational PartyEconomyTransportation AucklandMotorwayStrategic PlanTransportChris BishopWayne BrownWaka Kotahi/NZTA
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Major Parties' Fuel Tax Freeze Threatens New Zealand's Transport Future
Both major parties have committed to freezing fuel taxes and road user charges, creating a projected $13-15 billion fiscal hole and contradicting the National Infrastructure Plan's call for user-funded transport.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyNational PartyLabour PartyTransportationElection Fuel taxRoad user chargesTransport fundingNational Infrastructure PlanGovernment policyInfrastructure CommissionAucklandTransport
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National Party Plan Aims to Cut Red Tape for Farmers on Gravel Extraction and Quarries
Federated Farmers welcomes the National Party's plan for national standards on river gravel extraction and on-farm quarries. This initiative aims to reduce costs and streamline processes for farmers, addressing key concerns raised in their 2026 Election Platform.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsNational PartyEconomyEnvironmentAgricultureElection Federated FarmersGravel ExtractionOn-farm QuarriesResource ConsentFarmingGovernment Policy
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National Party Proposes Extended and Flexible Paid Parental Leave
A re-elected National Government plans to extend paid parental leave from 26 to 30 weeks by 2029 and introduce flexibility for parents to take leave concurrently, aiming to better support working families and new parents.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsNational PartyEmployment and LaborEconomySocial IssuesLegal Paid Parental LeaveFamily SupportParental BenefitsNicola WillisNicola Grigg
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Media Monitor: Nash Resigns as Candidate After Sexist Comments; All Whites Star Signs with Swansea
One News NZ is reporting that Stuart Nash resigned as NZ First's Napier candidate following "sexist" comments. The outlet also covers an All Whites star's move to Swansea City and a new Lotto millionaire.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportHealthGeneral PoliticsNational PartyLabour PartyEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Stuart NashKatie NimonNew Zealand PoliticsLottoElijah JustSwansea CityProtein FoodsOne News NZ
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Health New Zealand to Offer 1800 Graduate Nurse Roles
Health New Zealand aims to offer around 1800 graduate nurse roles this year, focusing on homegrown talent. Health Minister Simeon Brown emphasized the government's commitment to strengthening the nursing workforce across various specialties and care settings.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsNational PartyEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceEducationSocial Issues Health New ZealandSimeon BrownNursing WorkforceGraduate NursesHealthcareRecruitmentNZ National PartyElection
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National Pledges to Modernize Consent Laws with "Active Yes" Requirement
A re-elected National Government plans to update New Zealand's sexual consent laws, requiring active "yes" consent rather than the absence of a "no." This aims to clarify legal definitions and reset social expectations, without shifting the burden of proof in…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsNational PartyLegalSocial Issues National GovernmentConsent LawsSexual ConsentPaul GoldsmithLaw ReformJusticeNZ National PartyElection
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New Zealand's R&D Tax Incentive Surpasses $10 Billion in Business Investment
New Zealand's Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) has supported over $10 billion in business R&D, demonstrating rapid growth and economic benefits. The scheme, now offering in-year payments, aims to boost innovation and competitiveness, especially for small businesses.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyNational PartyEmployment and Labor Research and DevelopmentRDTIBusiness InvestmentInnovationEconomic GrowthPenny SimmondsNZ National PartyElection
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Global Oil Prices Drive NZ Inflation to 4.1%, Government Emphasizes Fiscal Discipline
New Zealand's annual inflation hit 4.1% due largely to global oil price shocks, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said. The government maintains fiscal discipline and targeted support, expecting economic growth and wage increases despite Middle East conflict.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyNational PartyGeneral PoliticsFinancial MarketsEmployment and LaborMiddle East Nicola WillisInflationFiscal DisciplineOil PricesGovernment SpendingNZ National PartyElection
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Labour Criticizes PM Luxon Over Homelessness Comments
Labour's Kieran McAnulty has accused Prime Minister Christopher Luxon of being out of touch with homelessness realities, citing alleged factual errors about night shelters and claiming government policies worsen the housing crisis.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyNational PartyEconomySocial Issues Christopher LuxonKieran McAnultyHomelessnessNight SheltersHousing CrisisNew Zealand Labour PartyElection