Greens should talk to National - Jim Bolger
The Green Party has a responsibility to negotiate with National if it wants to clean up New Zealand's environment, former National Prime Minister Jim Bolger says.
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National plans to double grant for first home buyers
National plans to double grant for first home buyers
Prime Minister Bill English has promised to double its Home Start grant for first home buyers at an announcement in Hobsonville this morning.
Leaders face off in 'townhall style' debate
Leaders face off in 'townhall style' debate
National leader Bill English faced off with Labour leader Jacinda Ardern in tonight's debate in Christchurch.
National's $72m plan to get unemployed youth into work
National's $72m plan to get unemployed youth into work
National has announced further plans to get more young employed people into work, including training and help to get off drugs but those who refuse it will have their benefit cut by half.
Bennett apologises to PM
Bennett apologises to PM
National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett has apologised to the Prime Minister after saying serious criminals have fewer human rights than others.
National unveils $10.5 billion for 10 new highways
National unveils $10.5 billion for 10 new highways
The National Party has committed to building 10 new major highways at a cost of $10.5 billion if it is returned to power in September.
17 new mental health initiatives announced
17 new mental health initiatives announced
New mental health initiatives include programmes for preschoolers and "e-therapy" for young people and prisoners.
Greens have 'rushed' into bottled water policy: PM
Greens have 'rushed' into bottled water policy: PM
Prime Minister Bill English says he is surprised the Green Party has "rushed" into a policy to charge water bottlers 10 cents a litre on sales and exports of bottled water.
National gets $50k donation from Oravida founder
National gets $50k donation from Oravida founder
The National Party has received another $50,000 from the head of milk exporter Oravida, which was once caught up in a conflict of interest claim.
Great week for Labour as National's dirty washing aired
Great week for Labour as National's dirty washing aired
This has been by far the best week for Labour this year, due in equal parts to the Maurice Williamson scandal and Labour's own good management of an important policy.
National selects candidate
National selects candidate
National yesterday selected Todd Barclay as its Clutha-Southland candidate to contest this year's general election.
Week in politics: Key's missive to beleaguered National not before time
Week in politics: Key's missive to beleaguered National not before time
Still reeling from their public caning over the now-axed rejigging of class sizes and teacher numbers, National Party ministers got a blunt talking-to from the Prime Minister at last Monday's Cabinet meeting.
Week in politics: Nats will have to make big super calls sooner or later
Week in politics: Nats will have to make big super calls sooner or later
The ultra-orthodox Budget was sold on Thursday by Bill English as the last word in fiscal rectitude, but it lacked for one rather necessary ingredient.
Week in politics: Now, about child support
Week in politics: Now, about child support
If National is as hell-bent on radical welfare reform as its critics insist it is, then it would surely overhaul the flawed child support scheme with the same gusto that this week saw it offer free long-acting, reversible contraception to mothers on benefits and their teenage daughters.
Shearer confident in his role
Shearer confident in his role
If Labour leader David Shearer feels insecure about his job after four months of leading the party, he was not showing it during a visit to Dunedin yesterday.
Week in politics: In absence of public pressure, Key stands by Banks
Week in politics: In absence of public pressure, Key stands by Banks
Make no mistake. Prime Minister John Key will dump the Hon John Archibald Banks QSO CNZM from his ministry if circumstances so dictate.
SkyCity spin-offs for South: Key
SkyCity spin-offs for South: Key
The South Island would benefit from visitors to the SkyCity Convention Centre, which could be linked to proposed convention centres in Queenstown and Christchurch, the Prime Minister says.
Change of heart for National Party
Change of heart for National Party
What a difference a year makes for the National Party - a change for the better as far as involving its members and being decidedly more open than for many years.
Week in Politics: Unfair 'Epsom clause' cynically backed by those it helps
Week in Politics: Unfair 'Epsom clause' cynically backed by those it helps
The word "reform" drips readily off the tongues of politicians.
National paid full rate for SkyCity venue
National paid full rate for SkyCity venue
The National Party has confirmed it paid in full when it used the SkyCity Convention Centre on election night and other occasions.