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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 >>

Voice of Reason Calls for Halt to Immigration

Monday, 4 May 2015, 10:23 am | New Zealand First Party

Voice of Reason Calls for Halt to Immigration New Zealand First’s call to stop the immigration avalanche is a voice of reason to reduce the Auckland housing bubble. “It is not an attack on people coming to live in New Zealand. It is about reducing ... More >>