National Party
David Hargreaves fears the Government's desire to push through difficult-to-implement offshore housing buyer legislation may prove a distraction in tackling the most pressing housing shortage issues
12th Mar 18, 3:41pm
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David Hargreaves fears the Government's desire to push through difficult-to-implement offshore housing buyer legislation may prove a distraction in tackling the most pressing housing shortage issues
National's new leader Simon Bridges has placed Judith Collins in his top 5 and given her the shadow housing portfolio, a role he says she asked for
12th Mar 18, 6:41am
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National's new leader Simon Bridges has placed Judith Collins in his top 5 and given her the shadow housing portfolio, a role he says she asked for
Rodney Dickens says section prices are the key to solving the housing affordability problem, not higher density around transport hubs. He warns against force-feeding in areas that won't deliver the intended outcome
11th Mar 18, 5:02am
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Rodney Dickens says section prices are the key to solving the housing affordability problem, not higher density around transport hubs. He warns against force-feeding in areas that won't deliver the intended outcome
National’s new Finance Spokesperson Amy Adams says she will continue to hound the Government over its alleged fiscal hole, as well as criticizing it for increasing net Crown debt when it said it plans on reducing it
8th Mar 18, 7:16am
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National’s new Finance Spokesperson Amy Adams says she will continue to hound the Government over its alleged fiscal hole, as well as criticizing it for increasing net Crown debt when it said it plans on reducing it
The new National Party leader is not expecting any more of his MPs to quit before the new Caucus line up is announced within the next week, but says more will likely go 'over time'
7th Mar 18, 4:58pm
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The new National Party leader is not expecting any more of his MPs to quit before the new Caucus line up is announced within the next week, but says more will likely go 'over time'
Leader Simon Bridges says Adams is the best person among National's ranks for the Finance job; she is also bumped up to three on the party list
7th Mar 18, 12:21pm
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Leader Simon Bridges says Adams is the best person among National's ranks for the Finance job; she is also bumped up to three on the party list
Ex-Finance Minister Steven Joyce is stepping down as an MP to seek new opportunities outside Govt; Says new leader Simon Bridges offered him any portfolio he wanted, but he turned the offer down
6th Mar 18, 2:15pm
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Ex-Finance Minister Steven Joyce is stepping down as an MP to seek new opportunities outside Govt; Says new leader Simon Bridges offered him any portfolio he wanted, but he turned the offer down
Former Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bill English delivered his valedictory speech in Parliament on Thursday, which had MPs and members of the public laughing and wiping back tears
1st Mar 18, 8:48pm
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Former Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bill English delivered his valedictory speech in Parliament on Thursday, which had MPs and members of the public laughing and wiping back tears
National’s Finance Spokesman Steven Joyce wants to know how much of the $62 million dished out for the Provincial Growth Fund last week comes from Budget 2018, but Associate Finance Minister David Clark won’t say
1st Mar 18, 2:16pm
National’s Finance Spokesman Steven Joyce wants to know how much of the $62 million dished out for the Provincial Growth Fund last week comes from Budget 2018, but Associate Finance Minister David Clark won’t say
New National leader Simon Bridges is making no apologies for what he calls his ‘firm but fair’ approach to holding the Govt to account – he speaks to Interest.co.nz political reporter Jason Walls
1st Mar 18, 11:26am
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New National leader Simon Bridges is making no apologies for what he calls his ‘firm but fair’ approach to holding the Govt to account – he speaks to Interest.co.nz political reporter Jason Walls
Peter Dunne says much of the commentary around the new National Party leader has been 'mindless'; says the new leader does have an opportunity to fill the current void for a party appealing to the liberal, urban, middle-class
1st Mar 18, 8:44am
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Peter Dunne says much of the commentary around the new National Party leader has been 'mindless'; says the new leader does have an opportunity to fill the current void for a party appealing to the liberal, urban, middle-class
National leader Simon Bridges says his party will be placing an emphasis on environmental policies and has suggested he could work with the Greens – are we seeing the early stages of a ‘teal deal’?
28th Feb 18, 7:30am
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National leader Simon Bridges says his party will be placing an emphasis on environmental policies and has suggested he could work with the Greens – are we seeing the early stages of a ‘teal deal’?
Tauranga MP Simon Bridges elected National Party leader; Says he'll present an 'ambitious and strong alternative government'; Paula Bennett retains position as deputy
27th Feb 18, 1:03pm
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Tauranga MP Simon Bridges elected National Party leader; Says he'll present an 'ambitious and strong alternative government'; Paula Bennett retains position as deputy
Interest.co.nz spoke to each candidate and gauged how they planned to change the National Party if elected leader on Tuesday – there is a clear split in direction, says political reporter Jason Walls
24th Feb 18, 6:51am
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Interest.co.nz spoke to each candidate and gauged how they planned to change the National Party if elected leader on Tuesday – there is a clear split in direction, says political reporter Jason Walls
She’s the only National leadership hopeful who has spent time in Opposition and plans to lean on that experience – but what policy changes does she have up her sleeve?
23rd Feb 18, 5:02am
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She’s the only National leadership hopeful who has spent time in Opposition and plans to lean on that experience – but what policy changes does she have up her sleeve?
KiwiFund Bill to establish a committee to set up a government-run KiwiSaver scheme passes first reading; National dubs it misguided and unnecessary; Industry speaks out against 'political tinkering'
22nd Feb 18, 2:47pm
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KiwiFund Bill to establish a committee to set up a government-run KiwiSaver scheme passes first reading; National dubs it misguided and unnecessary; Industry speaks out against 'political tinkering'
Rodney MP Mark Mitchell is seen by many as the underdog of National’s leadership race but to him, that does not matter. Interest.co.nz asks the former Defence Minister what he brings to the table
22nd Feb 18, 12:28pm
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Rodney MP Mark Mitchell is seen by many as the underdog of National’s leadership race but to him, that does not matter. Interest.co.nz asks the former Defence Minister what he brings to the table
The CPTPP trade agreement will add between $1.2 billion and $4 billion to New Zealand economy, but comes with some weighty costs if it is signed
21st Feb 18, 1:01pm
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The CPTPP trade agreement will add between $1.2 billion and $4 billion to New Zealand economy, but comes with some weighty costs if it is signed
The position of deputy leader is held by Paula Bennett, but Bennett herself told National’s chief whip Jami-Lee Ross a vote should be held; so far she is the only candidate
20th Feb 18, 3:07pm
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The position of deputy leader is held by Paula Bennett, but Bennett herself told National’s chief whip Jami-Lee Ross a vote should be held; so far she is the only candidate
Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce has become the fifth and, most likely, final, National MP to enter National’s leadership race
20th Feb 18, 9:46am
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Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce has become the fifth and, most likely, final, National MP to enter National’s leadership race
Rodney MP Mark Mitchell pitches for Opposition leadership based on his 'National Party' values of 'strong families, personal responsibility, fiscal responsibility, looking after our vulnerable and our environment'
19th Feb 18, 2:52pm
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Rodney MP Mark Mitchell pitches for Opposition leadership based on his 'National Party' values of 'strong families, personal responsibility, fiscal responsibility, looking after our vulnerable and our environment'
Selwyn MP Amy Adams was touted as one of the most competent Ministers in the last National Government – but does she have what it takes to lead her party into the 2020 election? Interest.co.nz questions the former Minister on her plans for National
19th Feb 18, 2:16pm
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Selwyn MP Amy Adams was touted as one of the most competent Ministers in the last National Government – but does she have what it takes to lead her party into the 2020 election? Interest.co.nz questions the former Minister on her plans for National
Tauranga MP and National leadership contender spoke with Interest.co.nz about what an Opposition he leads would look like and what changes he would make
16th Feb 18, 12:48pm
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Tauranga MP and National leadership contender spoke with Interest.co.nz about what an Opposition he leads would look like and what changes he would make
Jonathan Coleman says he won’t run against Collins, Bridges and Adams but says the best person to lead the Party is one of those three
15th Feb 18, 3:15pm
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Jonathan Coleman says he won’t run against Collins, Bridges and Adams but says the best person to lead the Party is one of those three
Don Brash on why Judith Collins is best placed to take on Jacinda Ardern; Michelle Boag on how the party's leadership change will be 'tidy'; and David Farrar on how National's new leader will create its brand
14th Feb 18, 5:06pm
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Don Brash on why Judith Collins is best placed to take on Jacinda Ardern; Michelle Boag on how the party's leadership change will be 'tidy'; and David Farrar on how National's new leader will create its brand