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‘Have You Got Them Yet?’ – Mp Seeks Pirate Trawler Update
Sunday, 22 February 2015, 10:48 am | New Zealand First Party
Being just over 100 years ago since naval operations commenced in the Dardanelles and just over one month since HMNZS Wellington returned from her toothfish fisheries patrol, New Zealand First has but one question for the government, “have you got ... More >>
Fruit Fly Got through Border Cracks, Are We up to Speed Now?
Sunday, 22 February 2015, 10:28 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First wants the Prime Minister to reassure growers that action has been ramped up against the spread of the Queensland fruit fly. More >>
Too Long to Sort Out Security at WINZ
Friday, 20 February 2015, 9:13 am | New Zealand First Party
Two years is far too long to fix up the security around WINZ offices, says New Zealand First More >>
‘Concrete Cancer’ Fears Still Alive
Thursday, 19 February 2015, 4:21 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First wants Minister for Building and Housing Nick Smith to get independent analysis to prove that “concrete cancer” is not a concern in recently constructed buildings around the country as Minister Smith claims. More >>
Fishy Smell From Smith Saga
Thursday, 19 February 2015, 4:13 pm | New Zealand First Party
There is something fishy about Corrections and whether they notified victims that murderer and paedophile Phillip John Smith was on temporary release, says New Zealand First. More >>
Don't Blame the Aussies - We’re Just Not Bugtight
Thursday, 19 February 2015, 12:15 pm | New Zealand First Party
Don’t blame the Aussies for yet another fruit fly being found in Auckland, says New Zealand First. More >>
Commerce Commission’s Cosy Deal for ANZ Astonishing
Wednesday, 18 February 2015, 7:36 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is astonished by the “get out of jail free” deal struck with ANZ Bank by the Commerce Commission on interest rate swaps. More >>
Stalling on Supergold Card Review Protects Foreign Monopoly
Wednesday, 18 February 2015, 4:59 pm | New Zealand First Party
The government is failing to explain its protection of a foreign monopoly on the Waiheke ferry service, says New Zealand First. More >>
Sporting Clubs Go Begging
Wednesday, 18 February 2015, 4:20 pm | New Zealand First Party
Community sports clubs may miss out on funding from philanthropic trusts if Internal Affairs has its way, says New Zealand First. “A threat to de-register potentially hundreds of sporting bodies destroys their ability to continue to offer value to ... More >>
Receivership Ruling A Big Win for the Little Guys
Wednesday, 18 February 2015, 1:58 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First welcomes the Supreme Court ruling out this morning that reverses a previous decision allowing receivers to claw back payments from subcontractors and tradesmen, says New Zealand First Spokesperson for Commerce Fletcher Tabuteau. More >>
Gambling Law Changes Damaging to Small Guys
Wednesday, 18 February 2015, 9:03 am | New Zealand First Party
Small clubs and businesses are being strangled under new gambling laws, says New Zealand First. More >>
Peters to Ask FMA to Look into Skycity Share Trading
Tuesday, 17 February 2015, 5:25 pm | New Zealand First Party
Fallout from the abortive attempt to get taxpayers to underwrite the SkyCity Convention Centre will see New Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters ask the Financial Markets Authority to examine the trading of SkyCity shares. More >>
Time for Waves to Be Made Over School Pool Repairs
Tuesday, 17 February 2015, 10:37 am | New Zealand First Party
With New Zealand recording the third highest number of drownings in the developed world, the Minister of Education needs to rethink her attitude towards schools, says New Zealand First. More >>
PM And Joyce’s Performance on Skycity Pitiful
Sunday, 15 February 2015, 3:37 pm | New Zealand First Party
The Prime Minister John Key and Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce’s performance on the SkyCity deal has been rambling, shambling and pitiful, says New Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters. More >>
Supergold Cardholders Losing Choice on Ferry Route
Sunday, 15 February 2015, 10:56 am | New Zealand First Party
A New Zealand ferry operator will have to refuse SuperGold cardholders as passengers while the National government continues to support a foreign-owned monopoly, says New Zealand First. More >>
Corrections Botches Watch on Offenders
Sunday, 15 February 2015, 10:55 am | New Zealand First Party
Corrections is failing to keep a strict watch on offenders, putting the public at risk, says New Zealand First. More >>
Iraqi Minister’s Visit Confirms Key Made Decision Months Ago
Friday, 13 February 2015, 12:43 pm | New Zealand First Party
The Iraqi Foreign Minister’s visit to Wellington today is a belated choreography designed to legitimise a decision made months ago to send troops to Iraq, says New Zealand First. More >>
Foreign Agribusiness Gets Sweet Deal From Taxpayer
Friday, 13 February 2015, 9:07 am | New Zealand First Party
The government’s Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) needs to deliver tangible benefits from the ownership of intellectual property (IP) to all New Zealanders, says New Zealand First. More >>
Kiwis ‘Happy’ to Pay to Watch Cricket
Thursday, 12 February 2015, 3:40 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealanders are quite satisfied they have to pay for Sky TV to watch most of the Cricket World Cup games, according to the government. More >>
Tama Huata
Thursday, 12 February 2015, 2:36 pm | New Zealand First Party
Tama Huata was an irreplaceable leader who edified those around him, said Rt Hon Winston Peters today. More >>
