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Another day, another leak from National

05.09.2008

Another leak from within National - this time the party's conservation policy - proves the problems facing John Key are far more serious than he is trying to claim, Cabinet Minister Trevor Mallard said today.

"There is either a lot of National MPs or staff with memory problems dining at Copperfields café, or, far more likely, there is deep dissatisfaction with John Key's leadership which keeps many in the party muzzled and out of the decision making process.

"Today's leak of National's c... more +

Nats immigration policy bad for business

Clayton Cosgrove

05.09.2008

The National Party's immigration policy would increase the burden on New Zealand employers, expand bureaucracy and remove protections for kiwi workers, said the Immigration Minister Clayton Cosgrove today.

"The entire policy is a contradiction to what National claims to stand for because one of the biggest losers out of these proposals would be kiwi businesses," Mr Cosgrove said.

"One of National's policy promises is to require employers recruiting overseas to provide a bond for every im... more +

Terms of reference and membership of expert panel to review electoral administration and political party funding

Annette King

05.09.2008

Epert panel named

Justice Minister Annette King says Otago University associate law professor Andrew Geddis will chair the Expert Panel, supported by a Citizens' Forum, to review electoral administration and political party funding.

Ms King today also announced the terms of refer... more +