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New Zealand First Introduces Bill To Implement A Nationwide Container Return Scheme
Friday, 8 May 2026, 1:20 pm | New Zealand First Party
“This Bill is not about virtue signalling or chasing unachievable environmental fantasies. It is about introducing a practical solution that actually works.” More >>
Southland Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick To Stand For NZ First
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 9:51 am | New Zealand First Party
Herrick is a Southland dairy farmer, business owner, and proven community leader stepping forward to represent everyday New Zealanders. More >>
NZ First Campaign Policy Announcement: NZ First Will Break Up The Supermarket Duopoly, Bring Food Prices Down For Kiwis
Sunday, 19 April 2026, 3:15 pm | New Zealand First Party
The current system sees job losses and uncertainty hit food producers such as McCain Foods and Heinz Wattie's - it means less for producers, less for workers, and more pressure on families. More >>
NZ First Campaign Announcement: 50% Mining Royalties To Be Returned To Regions – Not Wellington
Sunday, 29 March 2026, 3:53 pm | New Zealand First Party
A core part of the policy is ensuring communities directly benefit from mining activity. More >>
SPEECH: Winston Peters - Fair Share For The Regions
Sunday, 29 March 2026, 3:49 pm | New Zealand First Party
We are announcing our new nation-wide mining policy that we will be campaigning on this election, says NZ First leader Winston Peters. More >>
Winston Peters' Speech - “True Party Of The Workers”
Saturday, 28 March 2026, 4:08 pm | New Zealand First Party
The world is changing and so is New Zealand - the pendulum is swinging back. We represent New Zealand and New Zealanders and we will always put them first. More >>
NZ First Campaign Announcement: Funding For Christ Church Cathedral Rebuild
Friday, 27 March 2026, 4:39 pm | New Zealand First Party
The project managers are now seeking more from the Church, which has been agreed to, and a bigger contribution from the Christchurch City Council. More >>
Winston Peters - State Of The Nation 2026 "Power To The People"
Sunday, 22 March 2026, 5:28 pm | New Zealand First Party
We must never stop believing in New Zealand. That is our vision and our mission. To protect and to save this great country New Zealand. More >>
NZ First Calls For Select Committee Inquiry Into Vaccine Injuries
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 1:52 pm | New Zealand First Party
The recent Covid Inquiry Report did not go far enough into the effects of the vaccine safety, what those risks were, and more importantly who has been affected. More >>
NZ First Introduces Anti-Scamming Bill
Friday, 27 February 2026, 12:44 pm | New Zealand First Party
“We are pleased with the progress on the Banking Inquiry into increasing Banking Competition, and that the Banking Association has come up with their own code to address financial scams.” says New Zealand First MP Dr David Wilson. More >>
NZ First Bill To Enable Binding Referendum On Māori Seats At 2026 Election
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 12:50 pm | New Zealand First Party
It is a simple referendum question: ‘Should there be separate Māori seats in the New Zealand Parliament?’ With a simple YES or NO answer. More >>
New Zealand First To Campaign For Referendum On Māori Seats
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 12:32 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First has previously campaigned on this issue, and we believe we have an opportunity now to ensure this policy is implemented after the next election. More >>
India FTA A Bad Deal For New Zealand
Monday, 22 December 2025, 8:51 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First’s position on the India deal takes nothing away from its efforts to advance the India-New Zealand relationship, Mr Peters says. More >>
Green Party Anti-Region, Anti-Jobs, Anti-Economy, Anti-Mining Plan ‘Laughable’
Monday, 17 November 2025, 2:36 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Deputy Leader Shane Jones said the Greens’ plan would undermine the rule of law. “Retrospectively removing people’s property rights is a sovereign risk and a constitutional outrage.” More >>
NZ First Introduces Bill To Ban Public Sales Of Fireworks
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 4:08 pm | New Zealand First Party
The “Fireworks Prohibition Legislation Bill” will stop the retail sale, manufacture, and importation of fireworks for public use. It will still allow approved public displays to continue. More >>
Winston Peters – Fonterra Must Answer Serious Questions Today
Thursday, 9 October 2025, 12:32 pm | New Zealand First Party
No successful milk futures market exists globally - so why does Fonterra think it will succeed where others have failed? More >>
NZ First Invokes ‘Agree To Disagree’ On Skilled Migrant Visa Changes
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 2:57 pm | New Zealand First Party
We need a system that consistently provides young kiwis with the skills we need domestically, working alongside the education system which fills the skills we need in our industries. More >>
Winston Peters Acknowledges The Passing Of Sir Tumu Te Heuheu
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 2:29 pm | New Zealand First Party
We acknowledge his contribution towards the recognition of Tongariro National Park as a site of world heritage status. More >>
New Zealand First Caucus Announces Shane Jones As Deputy Leader
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 12:11 pm | New Zealand First Party
Shane has shown himself to be a relentless hard worker, loyal, demonstrate unquestionable passion for our country, and a megaphone for New Zealand First’s views and principles. More >>
NZ First Introduces Bill To Pilot Early Detection Prostate Cancer Screening
Sunday, 14 September 2025, 1:05 pm | New Zealand First Party
Over 4,000 men are diagnosed each year, and more than 700 die – we can and must do better. Too many cases are detected late, when treatment options are limited and outcomes are poorer. More >>
