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State-Owned Enterprises Pushed Too Hard
Friday, 8 May 2015, 9:23 pm | New Zealand First Party
State-Owned Enterprises should be allowed to uphold their social responsibility to have regard for the interests of the community, says New Zealand First. More >>
Questions Must Be Answered by Pm - is Free Kiwi Farm Payback
Friday, 8 May 2015, 9:02 pm | New Zealand First Party
The government owes an explanation over the $6 million dodgy deal done with a powerful Saudi millionaire – a deal disguised as a New Zealand agribusiness service hub and demonstration farm, says New Zealand First. More >>
Chance for Jobs Game Changer
Friday, 8 May 2015, 10:05 am | New Zealand First Party
The blow of job losses on the West Coast could have been cushioned had mine royalties been retained on the Coast, says New Zealand First. “Twenty-five per cent of royalties from all the mining should have been targeted for regional development and new enterprises, ... More >>
No Whānau Ora Spending Restraint Guarantees From Minister
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 4:27 pm | New Zealand First Party
No Whānau Ora Spending Restraint Guarantees From Minister New Zealand First is dismayed that the Minister of Māori Affairs, Te Ururoa Flavell, could not guarantee any restraint over Whānau Ora spending, even after the Auditor-General’s damning ... More >>
Oil Spill Prosecution Should Be under Way
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 3:55 pm | New Zealand First Party
Mobil appears likely to escape any prosecution for its recent oil spill in Tauranga Harbour, says New Zealand First. More >>
Discrimination Has No Place in Sentencing
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 1:47 pm | New Zealand First Party
The courts should not be discriminating between offenders when passing sentences, says New Zealand First. More >>
The Passing of Erima Henare
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 1:00 pm | New Zealand First Party
The Passing of Erima Henare E te rangatira, te autaia o to iwi e hoki i runga i to waka ki Paerau. Te nui o ngā mahi whai hua i oti i a koe e kore e taea te whakarāpopoto. No reira e Erima e kore koe e wareware i a matou i muri nei. Takoto mai ra irunga ... More >>
NZ First Submission: New Zealand Flag Referendums Bill
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 11:08 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First refused to join the multi-party Select Committee behind this Bill and we share the Returned Service Association’s view on this very important issue. We are unequivocally against this flag change and believe the two referenda represent ... More >>
Whānau Ora Unable to Be Defended
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 4:54 pm | New Zealand First Party
Whānau Ora Unable to Be Defended Much of the Whānau Ora money was concentrated in Maori Ministers’ home territories, says New Zealand First. “It is a matter of serious concern, given the Prime Minister’s rejection of this fact contained ... More >>
DHB Lawsuit Cost Better Spent Elsewhere
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 4:39 pm | New Zealand First Party
While the Auckland District Health Board struggles to break even, an Official Information Act request shows that Auckland's Medical Officer of Health will spend more than $30,000 of public money trying to overturn Birthcare Maternity Hospital’s liquor ... More >>
Regions Hurt as Government Discards Social Services
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 1:00 pm | New Zealand First Party
The government’s appalling service approach to social services is ripping the heart out of community services and there is more damage to come, says New Zealand First Spokesperson for Social Development Darroch Ball. More >>
Key Backtracks on Promises
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 10:35 am | New Zealand First Party
Prime Minister John Key has been playing with Northlanders over promises, says New Zealand First. More >>
Dairy Prices May Cost a Generation of Dairy Farmers
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 10:11 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is worried that five-year lows for dairy prices and inaction may cost a generation of dairy farmers. More >>
Whānau Ora Remains Costly Mystery
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 9:01 am | New Zealand First Party
Whānau Ora remains an unknown to both whānau and administrators, undeserving of its current funding, says New Zealand First. More >>
Oral Health Neglect Costing Taxpayers Millions
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 4:30 pm | New Zealand First Party
Short-sighted decision making regarding New Zealand’s oral health care system is costing the taxpayer millions, says New Zealand First. More >>
Auditor-General Backs NZ First Over Airy Fairy Whanau Ora
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 3:43 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First has long said Whanau Ora is a serious waste of hundreds of millions of dollars of taxpayer money, says New Zealand First. More >>
Greater Investment Needed on World Asthma Day
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 2:38 pm | New Zealand First Party
On World Asthma Day, New Zealand First is calling on the government to prioritise funding for this chronic condition. More >>
Fears Camping Ground May Become Chinese Workers’ Camp
Monday, 4 May 2015, 8:53 pm | New Zealand First Party
Fears Camping Ground May Become Chinese Workers’ Camp The National government must seek clarification from the buyers of a Far North camping ground that it will not be used as a workers’ camp for lowly paid Chinese workers, says New Zealand ... More >>
Oil Spill Prosecution Should Be under Way
Monday, 4 May 2015, 3:49 pm | New Zealand First Party
Oil Spill Prosecution Should Be under Way Mobil should be prosecuted for the recent oil spill in Tauranga Harbour, says New Zealand First Conservation Spokesperson Clayton Mitchell. “New Zealand First believes Mobil has grossly understated the amount ... More >>
Key Milks Northland Cycleway, But Issues Remain
Monday, 4 May 2015, 3:29 pm | New Zealand First Party
Prime Minister John Key has re-announced for the third time funding for Northland’s Twin Coast Cycleway More >>
