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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern criticises the Opposition for spreading ‘false claims’ around its working groups
7th Jun 18, 9:44pm
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern criticises the Opposition for spreading ‘false claims’ around its working groups
National leader Simon Bridges suggests NZ has a housing crisis but declines an interview with interest.co.nz to explain brief comment in RNZ interview
6th Jun 18, 10:30am
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National leader Simon Bridges suggests NZ has a housing crisis but declines an interview with interest.co.nz to explain brief comment in RNZ interview
Simon Bridges says he doesn't want to use Mycoplasma bovis as a ‘political football’, despite the issue for weeks being kicked around by both National and Labour
22nd May 18, 12:05pm
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Simon Bridges says he doesn't want to use Mycoplasma bovis as a ‘political football’, despite the issue for weeks being kicked around by both National and Labour
Peter Dunne argues the real questions over the Budget arise not from its economics but with the politics of it
18th May 18, 11:49am
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Peter Dunne argues the real questions over the Budget arise not from its economics but with the politics of it
In his Budget speech to the House, Bridges again tries to drive a wedge between Labour and NZ First
17th May 18, 4:23pm
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In his Budget speech to the House, Bridges again tries to drive a wedge between Labour and NZ First
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters unveils $900 million funding increase to help ‘rebuild our place in the world’
9th May 18, 6:38am
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Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters unveils $900 million funding increase to help ‘rebuild our place in the world’
NZ First is making a clear pitch to rural Kiwi voters and has a $3b war chest to help plead its case so how Simon Bridges’ performs on his tour of regional NZ will be very important, says Jason Walls
6th May 18, 7:42am
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NZ First is making a clear pitch to rural Kiwi voters and has a $3b war chest to help plead its case so how Simon Bridges’ performs on his tour of regional NZ will be very important, says Jason Walls
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff responds to Opposition Leader Simon Bridges’ claims the Council ‘lacks fiscal discipline’
2nd May 18, 2:24pm
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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff responds to Opposition Leader Simon Bridges’ claims the Council ‘lacks fiscal discipline’
The Opposition Leader takes a swipe at Auckland Council in his first major economic speech as leader and says the Council should aspire to be more like the previous National-led Government
30th Apr 18, 11:02am
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The Opposition Leader takes a swipe at Auckland Council in his first major economic speech as leader and says the Council should aspire to be more like the previous National-led Government
The Opposition leader hits back at claims the previous Govt critically underfunded key areas of public service, accusing the PM of playing politics and spinning the issue
10th Apr 18, 12:18pm
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The Opposition leader hits back at claims the previous Govt critically underfunded key areas of public service, accusing the PM of playing politics and spinning the issue
The head of the Motor Industry Association suggests NZTA has known about the issue causing the recall of 50,000 cars but did not take the issue seriously
4th Apr 18, 2:49pm
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The head of the Motor Industry Association suggests NZTA has known about the issue causing the recall of 50,000 cars but did not take the issue seriously
As National and Labour play the blame game over the state of the public health system, the Finance Minister says Vote Health will be a ‘major focus’ area in May’s Budget
4th Apr 18, 12:34pm
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As National and Labour play the blame game over the state of the public health system, the Finance Minister says Vote Health will be a ‘major focus’ area in May’s Budget
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
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
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
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
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
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