Displaying items by tag: National Party

Tuesday, 05 May 2020 13:19

Petition aims to spark support for farming

Te Kuiti-based electrician Terry Waite wants to spark support for rural NZ by demanding that the Government apologise to farmers for the way it has treated them – especially over the last couple of years.

Published in General News
Thursday, 23 April 2020 10:14

Sentencing of MP’s son delayed

The sentencing of Tony Kuriger, the son of National Party Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger, on animal welfare charges has been delayed until June 12 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published in General News
Friday, 27 March 2020 12:28

Proper water strategy vital

A long-term strategy is required for water storage, explains Todd Muller, National’s agriculture spokesman.

Published in Opinion
Monday, 23 March 2020 14:58

National supports COVID-19 response

The opposition is throwing its support behind the Government’s decision to move the country towards Level 4 of the Covid-19 alert system over the next 48 hours.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 18 March 2020 11:17

Support farmers to support the economy — Nats

National’s Agriculture spokesperson, Todd Muller is urging banks to better support farmers amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 04 March 2020 13:21

Freshwater battle

Was agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor warned about the risks posed by the Government’s freshwater proposals?

Published in Milking It
Wednesday, 26 February 2020 14:21

Farming needs policy certainty

National Party leader Simon Bridges explains his party's view on farming and where the Coalition Government is failing. 

Published in General News
Tuesday, 04 February 2020 08:31

MP’s son admits charges

Tony Kuriger, the son of National’s Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger has pleaded guilty to eleven charges of ill-treating cows in a dairy herd he was responsible for.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 14 January 2020 10:55

Water strategy critical — Nats

New Zealand needs to start looking at the water issue much more strategically, according to National’s spokesperson on agriculture Todd Muller.

Published in General News
Monday, 13 January 2020 08:46

Time for a mature conversation on water

Kiwis need to grow up when it comes to conversations on water quality, says an opposition MP.

Published in Opinion
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