Local Nats support Bolger's performance

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 8, Issue 382, 16 April 1991, Page 5

Local Nats support Bolger's performance

Local National Party branch chairman Alastair McGregor told the annual general meeting that people he talks to are in broad agreement with most measures the Bolger govemment has implemented since it took office. "We like the realistic thrust of the labour market reforms, the social welfare reforms. The idea we must all live within our means," said Mr McGregor in his speech to the branch and to Mr Bolger, who was present at the Saturday 6 April meeting. The meeting, also attended by Mrs Bolger, was preceded by a constituent's session. Attendance at the meeting was good according to new branch secretary Irene Whale, who has replaced Jennifer God-

frey of Raetihi - "who retires after several years of outstanding service and dedication to the party." Alistair McGregor remains chairman of the branch with Richard Godfrey of Raetihi as vice chairman. In his speech Mr Mc-

Gregor suggested to the Prime Minister that he use the "propaganda machine more to try to educate the public to support their export industries." He also suggested that "by fair means or foul" the exchange rate "needs Turnpage 10

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From page 5 to be set lower in accordance with the poor terms of trade that prevail, and that it needs to be slanted in exporters' favour for some years in order that the export sector can recover."