National reaches out to parents to stall Ardern's momentum1 NEWS The funding will allow all primary school children the chance to learn a second language. LAWRENCE SMITH/STUFF Thousands turned out to welcome Bill English and wife Mary at National's campaign launch in Auckland. It was there in the lineup of high profile, young National women who took the stage before English - Education Minister Nikki Kaye, and Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett. As for National's campaign theme - forget what all those glossy and upbeat billboards and promises of a better future say. They've been stripped bare by the Ardern-effect and there is only one theme National will hammer between now and September 23 .

Source: Stuff August 27, 2017 06:56 UTC