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National puts roadblocks in way of electric vehicles
Friday, 30 October 2015, 9:03 am | New Zealand First Party
Electric vehicles are the face of the future but New Zealand needs a smarter government to accelerate their uptake, says New Zealand First Leader and Member of Parliament for Northland Rt Hon Winston Peters. More >>
Aussie Banks Bonanza at New Zealand’s Expense
Thursday, 29 October 2015, 12:04 pm | New Zealand First Party
The big Australian-owned banks continue to gorge at the Kiwi banquet table at our expense, says New Zealand First. “With both ANZ and BNZ posting mammoth profits of over a billion dollars in the past year the government continues to sit idly by,” ... More >>
Ministers of Sport And Trade M.I.A. on Wellington Phoenix
Wednesday, 28 October 2015, 3:54 pm | New Zealand First Party
The Football Federation Australia’s (FFA) rejection of Wellington Phoenix’s 10-year licence is shameful treatment of the Wellington Phoenix, says Spokesperson for Trade Fletcher Tabuteau. More >>
Key Can’t Cut EU Deal as TPPA Truth Emerges
Wednesday, 28 October 2015, 3:45 pm | New Zealand First Party
As the Prime Minister tries to distract with talk of a European Union free trade deal, New Zealand First warns that wording of the TPPA may further water that deal down. More >>
Pigs Not the TB Culprit Either
Wednesday, 28 October 2015, 1:28 pm | New Zealand First Party
Wild pigs are no more responsible for spreading bovine tuberculosis than possums, says New Zealand First Primary Industries and Outdoor Recreation Spokesperson Richard Prosser. More >>
World Polio Day a Chance to Shine a Light
Friday, 23 October 2015, 4:17 pm | New Zealand First Party
World Polio Day provides an opportunity for the government to ensure sufficient supports are in place for Kiwis suffering from post-polio syndrome, says New Zealand First. More >>
Police Association Comments on Guns Sensationalist
Friday, 23 October 2015, 4:13 pm | New Zealand First Party
Comments from the Police Association on semi-automatic firearms are unnecessarily sensationalist, and at odds with the facts, says New Zealand First. More >>
Tolley Fumbling and in the Dark Over LSV
Friday, 23 October 2015, 8:25 am | New Zealand First Party
The government is inventing excuses to close the successful Limited Service Volunteer programme, says New Zealand First. More >>
National's Dunne it Again Blocking El Alamein Motion
Friday, 23 October 2015, 8:23 am | New Zealand First Party
NATIONAL’S ‘DUNNE’ IT AGAIN BLOCKING EL ALAMEIN MOTION The National Party and United Future leader Peter Dunne have refused to grant permission for a brief motion in Parliament making the 73rd anniversary of World War Two Battle of El Alamein. ... More >>
Immigration Department And Minister Lack Competence
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 12:04 pm | New Zealand First Party
Immigration New Zealand should be mortified that over 1200 Filipino farm workers have managed to undermine the integrity of our immigration system, says New Zealand First. More >>
Government Not Prepared to Act Against Paedophiles
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 4:46 pm | New Zealand First Party
The Prime Minister claims to have the interests of victims at heart, while defending name suppression of paedophiles, says New Zealand First. More >>
Tolley continues to ignore serious concerns
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 3:39 pm | New Zealand First Party
The government is still failing to step up and address allegations highlighting serious issues at Korowai Manaaki youth facility, says New Zealand First. More >>
Internet speed at a crawl gets zero attention
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 9:00 am | New Zealand First Party
Northlanders frustrated and struggling with internet speed slower than a crawl have confirmation the government will do “zero” about their plight, says New Zealand First. More >>
Northland rail in precarious position
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 5:08 pm | New Zealand First Party
Rail services in Northland are in a precarious position, says New Zealand First Leader and Member of Parliament for Northland Rt Hon Winston Peters, after questioning the Minister of Transport in Parliament today. More >>
English Says Saving to Back up NZ Super Fruitless
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 3:54 pm | New Zealand First Party
The Cullen Fund, the country’s savings for peak demand on NZ Super, does not work, according to Finance Minister Bill English. More >>
The Price of a Big Rubber Stamp
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 11:44 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters wants to know how much a bigger rubber stamp costs. More >>
All bark no bite on obesity
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 11:22 am | New Zealand First Party
Barbara Stewart MP Spokesperson for Health 20 OCTOBER 2015 ALL BARK NO BITE ON OBESITY The government delivered a timid response instead of hard hitting, practical solutions to the country’s growing obesity rate, says New Zealand First. “There are no ... More >>
No compassion for kiwis with cancer
Monday, 19 October 2015, 1:47 pm | New Zealand First Party
Kiwis living overseas who have cancer and are struggling with student loans will get no compassion from the government, says New Zealand First. More >>
Claim That ‘Need for Social Houses Reducing’ Total Rubbish
Monday, 19 October 2015, 12:07 pm | New Zealand First Party
Many people are being denied state housing and pushed towards non-government agencies to mask the real need, says New Zealand First. More >>
Tolley Ignores Serious Concerns at Youth Facility
Monday, 19 October 2015, 9:35 am | New Zealand First Party
The government has dismissed information highlighting serious issues at Korowai Manaaki youth facility, says New Zealand First. More >>
