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National: surplus at expense of taxpayers
National Party leader Simon Bridges says "it's criminal" that the Government's revealed the biggest budget surplus in a decade - $7.5 billion - more than double the forecasts, while there are… Audio
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Gang recruitment spike 'homegrown' issue - Bridges
National leader Simon Bridges says the Police Minister's argument that the increase in gang numbers is being driven by criminals deported from Australia doesn't ring true - and this is a homegrown…
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National leader Simon Bridges says gangs a homegrown issue
National leader Simon Bridges says the Police Minister's argument that the increase in gang numbers is being driven by criminals deported from Australia doesn't ring true - and this is a homegrown… Audio
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National: 'Soft on crime' govt has led to gang recruitment
National says the government's "soft on crime" approach has led to nearly 1400 more people joining gangs since it took office.
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Will National propose fines for parents of truant teens?
Should parents of teenagers who leave school early and don't go into education or training be fined?
It's one of the policies the National Party is reportedly looking into as part of its social… Audio
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Simon Bridges hints at plan to boost business confidence
The National Party says the latest survey showing a slump of business confidence underlines the government's incompetence.
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Right thing to do - Simon Bridges
The National Party says the latest survey showing a slump of business confidence underlines the government's incompetence. The latest Institute of Economic Research's quarterly survey, out yesterday… Audio
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Submissions forwarded from National Party flagged as spam
The Transport Ministry says legitimate submissions opposing the car tax-rebate scheme were wrongly disregarded as spam.
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Parliament TV attack ads: Rule review brought forward
The review of Parliament's rules around using Parliamentary TV footage has been brought forward following a Labour Party complaint about National's attack ads.
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Punishing contempt: what could happen to Simon Bridges?
Audio 30 Sep 2019National Party MPs' open disregard of the Speaker’s authority as the arbiter of Parliament’s rules has them paddling in untested waters. They could be found in "contempt of Parliament", so what is the… Video
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National defies Speaker's ruling
The National Party says it will consider supporting a loosening of Parliament's rules so official footage from the House can be used for political advertising. In an act of mass defiance, National… Audio
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Bridges hopes 'sense prevails' over parliamentary footage use
The National Party says to break an impasse with the Speaker, it would consider making a U-turn and support official footage being used for political advertising.
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National says govt consultation process 'blocks certain views'
The National Party is accusing Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter of gagging New Zealanders opposed to the car tax-rebate scheme.
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All care and no control
Responsibility is a recurring issue during Parliament's Question Time. Ministers are responsible for their 'kingdoms', but exactly how responsible? Audio
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Irony and advertising
The kerfuffle over Parliament video and advertising revolves around rule changes. When, how and for whose benefit do they change? It's a gamble but decisions made with self interest can be a…
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National MPs defy Speaker's ruling on parliamentary footage use
In an act of mass defiance, the National Party has thumbed its nose at the Speaker over his ruling that all political attack ads with edited Parliamentary TV footage have to be removed by 5pm.
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Week in politics: Prime Minister shines on the world stage
Analysis - The prime minister has a huge week in New York, while at home the government warns banks and insurers they'll face consequences if they don't treat their customers fairly
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Attack ad hypocrisy on both sides of House
Power Play - National and Labour are both being hypocritical over parliamentary footage in attack ads, but at least the opposition can see the funny side, Jo Moir writes. Video
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Speaker tells political parties to quit attack ads
The Speaker has called time on National's political attack ads and has ordered they be pulled by end of play tomorrow.
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Question Time for 25 September 2019
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Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Minister of Internal Affairs: Does she have confidence in the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care?
KIERAN McANULTY to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all…
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Royal Commission: Calls for commissioner to step down
The commissioner embroiled in the latest scandal at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care says he won't be stepping down. Audio
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Confidence in Royal Commission 'badly broken' -Simon Bridges
Confidence in the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care is "badly broken", says leader of the opposition Simon Bridges. Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 25 September 2019
Audio 25 Sep 2019British parliament to resume after suspension ruled unlawful, Tracey Martin and abuse commissioners to meet urgently today, Confidence in Royal Commission 'badly broken' says Simon Bridges Audio
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Question Time for 24 September 2019
DAVID SEYMOUR to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by the Prime Minister’s reported statement in relation to the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Act 2019 that “Initially, we…
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Christchurch Call: Tech companies overhaul organisation to stop terrorists online
Major tech companies have grouped together to form an independent organisation specifically focused on stopping terrorists from exploiting their websites. Audio