Tag: nz_national_party
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National Unveils Nine-Point Energy Plan to Cut Power Bills
National's Simeon Brown says Electrify NZ 2.0 will boost supply and competition to make power more affordable, while warning Labour would bring back the oil and gas ban.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEnergyEconomyElectionEnvironment Simeon BrownNational PartyElectrify NZ 2.0energy planpower billsChris HipkinsNZ 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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National to Trial Seamless Trans-Tasman Travel Before 2028 T20 World Cup
A re-elected National Government would trial fully digital trans-Tasman travel using smartphones, digital credentials and biometrics, aiming to launch it before the 2028 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportAustraliaGeneral PoliticsElectionEconomyTransportationTrade Louise UpstonNew Zealand National PartyTrans-Tasman travelSmartGate2028 ICC Men's T20 World CupNew Zealand tourismBorder securityNZ National Party
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National Releases Economic Plan, Promises No New Taxes
National's Economic Plan promises no new taxes, a return to surplus in 2028/29, replacing the RMA and NCEA, and 220,000 new jobs over four years.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessElectionEconomyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEducationTrade New Zealand National PartyNicola WillisEconomic PlanNew Zealand economytaxesResource Management ActNCEANZ National Party
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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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Luxon Pledges No New Taxes, Compulsory KiwiSaver in Re-election Pitch
National Leader Christopher Luxon commits to no new taxes, compulsory KiwiSaver with a $1500 Baby Boost, and extended paid parental leave if re-elected on November 7.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationLaw EnforcementEmployment and Labor Christopher LuxonNew Zealand National PartyNew Zealand election 2026KiwiSaverpaid parental leavetax policyNew Zealand economyNZ National Party
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National Pledges to Reset FENZ in Three-Point Plan to Back Firefighters
National's Mark Mitchell unveils a three-point plan to reset FENZ, remove its board, support volunteers and fix ageing trucks and training gaps if re-elected.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Mark MitchellFENZTim CostleyNew Zealand National PartyFirefightersEmergency ManagementVolunteer FirefightersNZ National PartyElection
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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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National to End Screens in ECE, Limit Use in Primary Schools
National's Set Up for Success policy would end screen and device use in early childhood education, limit screens in primary school and add a School Start Check before children begin school.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesElection Erica StanfordNew Zealand National PartyEarly Childhood EducationSchool Start CheckSet Up for SuccessPrimary SchoolScreen TimeNZ National Party
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Select Committee Report Exposes Years of FENZ Failures, Says National MP Tim Costley
National MP Tim Costley says a Select Committee report lays bare years of FENZ failures, including 30 trucks bought in 2019 that remain unused seven years later.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsCongressState GovernmentsTransportation Fire and Emergency New ZealandTim CostleyGovernance and Administration Select CommitteeNew Zealand National Partyfire trucksprocurementNew Zealand ParliamentNZ National PartyElection
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National to Pursue Structural Separation of Foodstuffs
National would split Foodstuffs into two competing chains, with New World and Four Square as one and PAK'nSAVE as another, subject to a Commerce Commission assessment.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyTradeSocial Issues FoodstuffsNicola WillisNew Zealand National PartyCommerce CommissionGrocery Industry Competition ActPAK'nSAVEWoolworthsNZ National PartyElection
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National Says Labour's Capital Gains Tax Would Tax Inflation
National's Simeon Brown says Labour's Capital Gains Tax lacks an inflation carve-out, leaving Kiwis facing tax bills on paper gains, with effective rates as high as 227 per cent.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyElectionFinancial MarketsReal EstateGeneral Politics Capital Gains TaxSimeon BrownNew Zealand National PartyChris HipkinsBarbara EdmondsinflationNew Zealand electionNZ National Party
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National Pledges Dedicated Auckland Transport Police Team
A re-elected National Government would create a dedicated Auckland Transport Police Team with 50 new sworn officers, funded by $7 million a year, to boost safety on trains, buses and ferries.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementTransportationElectionGeneral PoliticsState Governments Mark MitchellNew Zealand National PartyAuckland Transport Police TeamCity Rail LinkAuckland public transportNew Zealand PoliceBudget 2027NZ National Party
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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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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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New Guide Launched to Combat Workplace Stalking in New Zealand
Minister for Women Nicola Grigg launched a new guide, "Recognise, Respond, Support," to help New Zealand workplaces address stalking. Developed with Shine and HRNZ, it equips employers to identify, respond to, and support staff affected by stalking, complementing recent law…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Nicola GriggMinistry for WomenStalkingWorkplace SafetyShineHuman Resources New ZealandNZ National PartyElection
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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