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New Zealand First Praises Move To Level 1
Monday, 8 June 2020, 3:14 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Leader, Rt Hon Winston Peters welcomes today’s announcement that New Zealand will be moving to Alert Level 1 at midnight tonight. “There has been a lot of ill-informed speculation about the government parties being divided ... More >>
Hon Shane Jones Announces Candidacy For The Seat Of Northland
Saturday, 6 June 2020, 12:42 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First MP Hon Shane Jones has today announced his candidacy for the electorate of Northland. Speaking at a New Zealand First meeting in Kerikeri, Northland, Mr Jones said it was a privilege to be selected by the Party and pledged a bold and ... More >>
New Zealand First Confirms Its First Tranche Of Candidates
Friday, 5 June 2020, 3:25 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is pleased to release the names of its first tranche of candidates for the 2020 election. The includes all sitting New Zealand First Members of Parliament except Clayton Mitchell MP who earlier today announced he will not be seeking re-election. ... More >>
New Zealand First MP Clayton Mitchell Not Seeking Re-election
Friday, 5 June 2020, 3:17 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First MP Clayton Mitchell has decided not to seek re-election in this year’s General Election. “After serious consideration and discussion with my family, I have decided to pursue other passions in my life and spend a lot more time ... More >>
New Zealand First Ensures Commercial Rent Dispute Clause Fairly Applied
Thursday, 4 June 2020, 10:53 am | New Zealand First Party
NZ First acknowledges that some small businesses have been struggling to meet fixed costs due to the loss of revenue by COVID-19. We also know some businesses are at greater risk of insolvency when they cannot come to a reasonable agreement about ... More >>
New Zealand First Disappointed That Section 70 Spouses Won’t Get Relief
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 2:47 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is disappointed that the removal of the spousal deductions has had to be delayed by the Ministry fo Social Development, due to COVID19 workload pressures. “New Zealand First has always stood for fairness when it comes to superannuation ... More >>
Budget 2020: Jobs, Business And Balance
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 4:53 pm | New Zealand First Party
Introduction Acknowledgements to all Cabinet colleagues, and party ministers Tracey Martin, Shane Jones and Ron Mark, Under-Secretary Fletcher Tabuteau and to caucus colleagues. Thank you for your support, your hard work and your successes announced ... More >>
New Zealand First Welcomes Today’s Alert Level 2 Announcement
Monday, 11 May 2020, 4:13 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First welcomes the decision today to go to Alert Level 2 from midnight Wednesday, says Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters. Alert Level 2 will mean a return to work for the vast majority of New Zealand’s businesses. A return to a level of ... More >>
Nurses To Get More Protection, Added To ‘First Responders’ Legislation
Monday, 11 May 2020, 11:58 am | New Zealand First Party
An amendment to the ‘Protection of First Responders Bill’ is being tabled which will see emergency department healthcare workers included in the legislation. “During this COVID-19 crisis we have seen reports of violence and specifically increased ... More >>
75th Anniversary Of V.E Day
Friday, 8 May 2020, 7:14 pm | New Zealand First Party
Leader of New Zealand First, Rt Hon Winston Peters said, “Today is the 75th anniversary of VE Day – marking the end of World War II in Europe. Millions died in the six years of war, and families were torn apart. 75 years on, in the throes of a health ... More >>
New Zealand First Welcomes Winter Energy Payment Boost
Friday, 1 May 2020, 6:28 am | New Zealand First Party
Fletcher Tabuteau MP Deputy Leader New Zealand First Spokesperson for Energy “New Zealand First is pleased over one million Kiwis on lower incomes will be given some reprieve as we head into the colder months by way of the Government’s Winter Energy ... More >>
Maximum Sentences Needed For People Who Spit At ‘Essential Workers’ During Covid-19 Crisis
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 2:00 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Law and Order Spokesperson Darroch Ball is proposing that spitting at essential workers during this current COVID-19 crisis should automatically be met with the maximum sentences. Spitting at someone is currently classed as common ... More >>
Statement From Rt. Hon. Winston Peters – New Zealand First Leader
Tuesday, 21 April 2020, 10:16 am | New Zealand First Party
Winston Peters has acknowledged the ruling by Chief High Court Judge Geoffrey Venning. “Every New Zealand citizen is entitled to their privacy. This case has caused considerable stress. “It is seriously welcome to see that Justice Venning confirmed that this ... More >>
Sincere Condolences After The Death Of Sir Robert Fenwick
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 12:59 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters expresses his condolences to the family of businessman and environmentalist Sir Rob Fenwick. “Sir Rob was an outstanding New Zealand leader with a passion for New Zealand’s environment and advocacy for ... More >>
Demerit Points System’ Will Address Youth Crime
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 12:52 pm | New Zealand First Party
Darroch Ball MP Spokesperson for Law and Order A New Zealand First member’s bill drawn from the ballot today seeks to overhaul the youth justice system by instigating a system of demerit points for offences committed by young offenders. “The ‘Youth More >>
New Zealand First Welcomes Crime Prevention Initiative For Small Businesses
Friday, 6 March 2020, 1:36 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Spokesperson for Law & Order Darroch Ball welcomes the announcement of new funding for fog cannons in high-risk retail premises. This crime prevention initiative aims to improve the safety of workers in small business like ... More >>
Rt Hon Winston Peters ‘State Of The Provinces’ Speech
Friday, 6 March 2020, 1:21 pm | New Zealand First Party
12:30pm, 6 March, Taranaki Chamber of Commerce Introduction Ladies and gentlemen. Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be in Taranaki, a backbone region of New Zealand, with its energy and farming sectors important contributors to the economy of our ... More >>
New Zealand First Condolences After The Death Of Jeanette Fitzsimons
Friday, 6 March 2020, 10:34 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters today sends his condolences to Jeanette Fitzsimons family and friends after the sad news this morning that Jeanette had passed away. “Jeanette was a hugely significant figure in the formation of the Green Party, ... More >>
New Zealand First Celebrates Launch Of $300 Million Venture Capital Fund
Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 11:07 pm | New Zealand First Party
“It is incredibly good news that the much anticipated $300 million venture capital fund announced in last year’s budget is now open for business,” says Deputy Leader for New Zealand First and Spokesperson for Finance and Revenue, Fletcher Tabuteau. ... More >>
Mataura Paper Mill Site Ammonia Risk Cause For Concern
Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 5:12 pm | New Zealand First Party
Mark Patterson is backing the Gore District Council’s seeking of further information about ammonia gas level spikes from aluminium dross stored at the Mataura paper mill. “The spikes observed validate the genuine concern that the community of Mataura ... More >>