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Minister of Defence prioritises Pandas over patriotism
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 12:56 pm | New Zealand First Party
The government should focus on repatriation of remains of Kiwi soldiers buried overseas instead of bringing pandas to New Zealand, says New Zealand First. More >>
Kiwirail's last reliable rail ferry off to India
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 10:21 am | New Zealand First Party
30 September 2015 Kiwirail's last reliable rail ferry off to India - end of iron bridge More >>
Recall high-risk offenders
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 10:30 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First says all high-risk offenders being monitored electronically should be recalled as copycat behaviour is getting out of control with more people cutting off electronic monitoring bracelets. More >>
Dairy farmers sacrificed for TPPA
Monday, 28 September 2015, 3:27 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First believes that New Zealand’s dairy export industry will be sacrificed so that Prime Minister John Key can sign the Trans Pacific Partnership “Dairy farmers fear they will be thrown under the bus and they will be,” says New Zealand First ... More >>
Psa-V Poses New Threat to Northland
Friday, 25 September 2015, 5:02 pm | New Zealand First Party
Confirmation that Psa-V is in a Whangarei orchard will not surprise growers given the government’s sloppy, neglectful approach to biosecurity at New Zealand’s borders, says New Zealand Leader and Member of Parliament for Northland Rt Hon Winston ... More >>
Yet Another Report While Our Vulnerable Children Wait
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 4:52 pm | New Zealand First Party
Seven years on and the government is still unable to take any action on the appalling outcomes for New Zealand children in state care, says New Zealand First. More >>
Intervention Called for at Youth Facility
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 4:36 pm | New Zealand First Party
Korowai Manaaki Youth Justice Facility in South Auckland requires immediate intervention and further oversight, says New Zealand First. “New Zealand First has received information containing serious allegations about unsafe practices at this Youth Facility,” ... More >>
Brownlee Picked a Loser by Selling Iroquois Overseas
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 4:14 pm | New Zealand First Party
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee thought of giving away the RNZAF Iroquois helicopters, but then decided on a loss-making sale to the US, says New Zealand First. More >>
Fonterra Result Shouldn’t See the Silver Top Opened Just Yet
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 4:10 pm | New Zealand First Party
Fonterra’s Full Year results and an upwards revision of its 2015/16 milk price is positive, but a shaky China and a severe El Nino drought could see it slashed. More >>
Supporting councils against maritime disaster costs
Wednesday, 23 September 2015, 3:49 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is calling on the government to limit regional councils’ potential exposure to liability for maritime disaster costs. More >>
Questions hover over Iroquois tender
Wednesday, 23 September 2015, 2:30 pm | New Zealand First Party
Questions surround the rejection of Kiwi bids for the RNZAF’s retired Iroquois, one of which was $4.5 million, says New Zealand First. More >>
New Zealand First will say no to 'Red Peak'
Wednesday, 23 September 2015, 1:38 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First will not countenance any change to the flag referendum process, unless there is a Bill to repeal it. “This referendum is already a farce and the only amendment should be a Bill to repeal this sorry mess. That will get our vote,” ... More >>
'Wake Up' Alliance Group to Silver Fern Farms implications
Wednesday, 23 September 2015, 9:46 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is calling on Alliance Group to support our Red Meat Industry Restructuring Bill – it is the last chance for a New Zealand-led restructuring of our two large red meat cooperatives. More >>
Minister Tolley Once Again Gives Misleading Answer in House
Wednesday, 23 September 2015, 8:42 am | New Zealand First Party
The Minister of Social Development Anne Tolley is sadly lacking in knowledge or she has deliberately misled Parliament over funding for the Sex Offenders Register, says New Zealand First Spokesperson for Social Development Darroch Ball. More >>
Record 60,000 migrants hitting kiwi job seekers
Monday, 21 September 2015, 1:25 pm | New Zealand First Party
The “combo” of record migration at 60,000 a year and work rights for foreign students is hitting Kiwi job seekers hard, says New Zealand First. More >>
Child Sex Offender Register Destined to Fail
Monday, 21 September 2015, 9:17 am | New Zealand First Party
Darroch Ball MP Spokesperson for Social Development 21 SEPTEMBER 2015 Child Sex Offender Register Destined to Fail More >>
NZ Rugby World Cup Fans the Poor Cousins
Friday, 18 September 2015, 8:26 am | New Zealand First Party
The government was quick to host the announcement of the All Blacks World Cup team, but they don’t care that many New Zealanders will not see the games live and free to air, says New Zealand First. More >>
Peters: Protecting the integrity of sport
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 12:56 pm | New Zealand First Party
Address by New Zealand First Leader and Member of Parliament for Northland Rt Hon Winston Peters to CIPROS International and the Sport and Recreation Alliance roundtable discussion: Protecting the integrity of sport and preventing corruption: The importance ... More >>
So Where was the benefit in all the other farm sales?
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 11:53 am | New Zealand First Party
17 September 2015 So Where was the benefit in all the other farm sales to foreigners? More >>
PM Remains Hands Off on Silver Fern Farms
Wednesday, 16 September 2015, 4:23 pm | New Zealand First Party
Fears of a takeover of New Zealand’s meat processing following the Chinese buy-in to Silver Fern Farms were ridiculed by the Prime Minister in Parliament today, says New Zealand First. More >>
