National Party News

National's mandatory quarantining petition receives unprecedented response - Bridges

He said it was important our lockdown efforts haven't been in vain.

Simon Bridges defends Wellington to Tauranga commute

The Opposition leader says has a bubble at Parliament and his home.

Bridges admits he 'should have been further apart' from supermarket staff in photo

The Opposition leader says the image was taken before the lockdown.

National calls for Govt to let more businesses operate during lockdown if it's safe

"We should be doing everything we can to breathe some life back into it."

Health boss stands by border measures as National blasts 'not good enough' response

"We've tried not to be too critical of the Government... but we do need to ask these questions."

Civil Defence promises transparency as more powers 'may be required'

National wants to see the advice given to the Government about declaring an emergency.

Watch as Finance Minister grilled at Epidemic Response Committee

Billions of dollars has been spent under Grant Robertson's watch to combat COVID-19.

The issues Simon Bridges will raise during COVID-19 committee hearings

The Opposition leader will chair a group holding the Government to account.

Shaw thanks Bridges for 'scrutinising' Government's COVID-19 response

The National leader will lead a committee to hold the Government to account.

How the Govt will operate during Level 4 COVID-19 outbreak

The Opposition has expressed support for the new measures and will continue to play an active role.

'Go Amy!' National MP praised for abortion speech calling out intolerance from religious groups

Women are backing each other after Parliament's abortion law change debate.

NZ's dramatic uptick in COVID-19 testing as threat increases

There were more tests carried out on Tuesday than in the previous 45 days combined.

Five out of 10: Government's wage subsidy cap limits support for businesses - Bridges

Bridges warns that businesses will be laying employees off.

'I expected more': Bridges, others react to Govt's COVID-19 package

PM Jacinda Ardern says the country needs "unity not politics".

COVID-19: Uncertainty over details of mass gatherings ban and stimulus package

National isn't pulling any punches, saying the Government has taken too long to get it right.

Labour's Nanaia Mahuta joins growing list of MPs in self-isolation

The Minister for Māori Development and Local Government recently returned from Australia.

ASA throws out more complaints about National Party adverts

More complaints about National adverts on social media have been thrown out by the advertising watchdog.

Rental regulations among first National would scrap, Bridges says

"Unnecessary red tape and regulation is getting in the way of a stronger economy."

Simon Bridges would light a 'bonfire of regulations' if elected PM

The Opposition leader has unveiled the first part of his five-part economic plan.

Jami-Lee Ross accuses National of holding donations linked to Chinese Communist Party

The National Party said it is "unaware" of what Ross was referring to.

Health Minister criticised for revealing COVID-19 case on TV with no details

Paula Bennett is concerned it took "almost six hours" for more details to emerge.

Paula Bennett takes crack at America for lack of female leadership

The National Party deputy leader also called out "cruel" online trolls.

Tax cuts 'right thing to do' to ease coronavirus economic impact - Bridges

"There's no doubt this is serious."

Health Minister defends 'above and beyond' coronavirus response

The Opposition is digging in on testing and border control overseen by authorities.

The number of false declarations on fees-free applications revealed

The Government has spent thousands of dollars paying for ineligible students.

Simon Bridges describes Government's coronavirus response as 'subpar'

"If you're going in weak and you don't have a comprehensive plan... look, I think we've got a problem."

Water protesters target National's 'bluegreens' conference

They're accusing the party of failing to stop water pollution and invest in infrastructure when it was last in power.

'I don't see meth': Mongrel Mob hits back at Simon Bridges after clash at public meeting

The pair clashed at a public event where the National leader blasted gang culture.

Review finds Treasury website redesign in 2014 led to Budget 2019 botch-up

It found that Treasury was under increasing pressure to deliver "greater volume".

Jami-Lee Ross accuses National Party of 'manipulation and lies'

The independent MP is facing Serious Fraud Office charges.