National Party News

'Where did he get 5 percent from?' Labour's target for Māori share of public service contracts challenged

Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi asked why the procurement target isn't 16 percent to reflect the Māori population.

'A slap in the face': The reason Labour MPs vetoed politician-led inquiry into Pharmac

Labour MPs voted against a Health Select Committee inquiry into the Government's drug-buying agency.

Swarbrick suggests Labour took easy option as Greens, National and ACT speak out against new tax law

MPs from across the aisle are concerned about a loophole and privacy issues with the Government's new tax law.

Swarbrick says National 'high-horse moralising' as Bridges swipes at 'woke anger' in pill testing debate

National is the only political party to oppose the law change.

Collins to meet mother of slain officer, expects Nat will propose life without parole for cop killers

The petition has received more than 39,000 signatures.

'Should not be their death sentence': Young National, Simon Bridges at odds over proposed drug testing

"It's time to put the health of young Kiwis first."

PM doesn't believe Royal Commission into White Island eruption is necessary

"It does look like it could very much duplicate work that's already happening."

PM insists exploring property investor tax changes 'right thing to do' in clash with Collins

Opposition leader Judith Collins questioned how more taxes will build more houses.

Capital gains tax by 'stealth'? Collins, Seymour hit out at Greens as house price debate rages on

"None of the Green Party's responses would actually build one house."

National, ACT question 'vague', 'unacceptable' response on release date of terror attack report

Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti has come under fire.

Collins suggests Reserve Bank boss write back to Finance Minister with one word

"I must say the irony has not escaped me."

'Well, I'm gay': Bridge hits back at Collins over diversity dig

The AM Show host was pushing the National leader on how she's going to address the issue of diversity within the party.

Robertson is passing the buck a bit on house prices - but what else is he to do?

The Finance Minister appears to have cracked under attacks from National and ACT, says Ryan Bridge.

Farmers to have more influence on Government decisions after Labour flipped rural seats

"We have a responsibility to deliver to those communities who voted for us," says Jacinda Ardern.

National, ACT thank Finance Minister for taking their advice by writing to Reserve Bank on house prices

Finance Minister Grant Robertson disputes that he copied them.

Exit polling, campaign staff feedback and social media to be scrutinised in National Party review

"We are committed to utilising the review results to help shape this next term."

Davidson reacts to Collins' 'bizarre' diversity theory

"There's nothing wrong with middle aged white people."

'Take responsibility': Sir John Key pushes back on Goodfellow's claim media bias to blame for National's crushing defeat

National Party president Peter Goodfellow hit out at the media and the Government's ‘televangelistic' coronavirus updates at National's AGM.

PM gets prickly over Davidson's wealth tax comments, says her 'concern' over house prices sets her apart from Nats

Ardern says the National Party was unconcerned over skyrocketing prices.

'The faults lay with ourselves': National needed to be 'unified team with credible message' - David Carter

The new National board member said National's election woes were of its own making.

Peter Goodfellow re-elected as National Party president

He thanked the party and board members for their "vote of confidence" in him.

'Far too focussed on itself': Collins on why National lost, and how it can win 2023 election

"We did not spend enough time talking about the things that matter to New Zealanders."

"If you can't quit leaking, quit': Sir John says Ardern beatable if National MPs shut it

"If we underestimate Jacinda and her advisers, we will be in Opposition for a very long time."

National Party president accuses Ardern of 'tyranny', claims 'debate became treasonous'

National Party president Peter Goodfellow has led a tirade against the Labour Government.

National Party to choose new board, possibly new president

The fate of the National Party's president following a disastrous election result will be decided on Saturday.

PM reaffirms pledge to Pike River families as officials reach re-entry milestone 10 years on

Pike River Recovery Agency staff are closing in on an area which is critical for forensic examination.

National Party staffer who worked at managed isolation facility not returning to Parliament this week

They reportedly went back despite being asked to stay away until they had the all-clear from health officials.

'No need to leave': PM throws doubt on Australia's bid to pinch Kiwis with $2k incentive

ACT's primary industries spokesperson says the Government "won't lift a finger" to support seasonal workers.

'She's wrong': Hipkins hits back as Collins criticises Government's 'lazy' Parliament schedule

"This is extraordinary that the Government's taking so long to bring Parliament back."

Business leaders reject National's call for Govt to 'rein in' Reserve Bank

National wants to ensure the $28b Funding for Lending Programme doesn't flow into the unaffordable housing market.