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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 >>
New Bill Seeks To Make Victims The Priority Within Justice System
Friday, 28 February 2020, 10:35 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Law and Order spokesman Darroch Ball has submitted the ‘Sentencing (Priority of Interests in Sentencing) Amendment Bill’ – a Members Bill which introduces a new overarching ‘priority and weighting provision’ that courts must ... More >>
Delivering Our Promises: More than 2000 New Police
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 2:20 pm | New Zealand First Party
A total delivery of 2,000 new Police Officers has been achieved. New Zealand First Deputy Leader, Fletcher Tabuteau attended the latest police graduation of Recruit Wing 335 in Porirua today. More >>
Launch Of Parliament Petition To Remove Aluminium Dross
Monday, 24 February 2020, 5:02 pm | New Zealand First Party
This afternoon to a crowd of over 100 people in Mataura -- Mark Patterson, New Zealand First List MP based in Clutha-Southland launched a parliamentary petition regarding the aluminium dross issue in Mataura, Southland. The petition asks that the House ... More >>
NZ First Pledge Major Funding Support To St John
Friday, 21 February 2020, 3:14 pm | New Zealand First Party
Today New Zealand First made a pledge to campaign at the election to fund St John Ambulance the 90 per cent it has asked for. Government funding would allow St. John’s to achieve fully funded status. Leader of New Zealand First, Rt Hon Winston Peters ... More >>
Coalition Government Brings Strong Economic Management
Wednesday, 19 February 2020, 12:15 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Deputy Leader and Spokesperson for Finance, Fletcher Tabuteau has welcomed Statistics New Zealand’s latest report as a timely reminder of the value that this Coalition Government brings to every day New Zealanders: “This ... More >>
Rio Tinto Must Remove Dross Immediately
Wednesday, 19 February 2020, 12:04 pm | New Zealand First Party
NZ First is calling on Rio Tinto to accept its responsibilities to the Southland community and enable the immediate removal of the toxic Aluminium Dross from the Mataura Paper Mill site. New Zealand First List MP for Clutha-Southland, Mark Patterson ... More >>
Christchurch Trial New Defence Against Fleeing Drivers
Monday, 17 February 2020, 12:57 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First welcomes the deployment of an Eagle Police helicopter in Christchurch in what is a step towards fulfilling its long-standing goal to increase the use of police helicopters for the front line, particularly in addressing the scourge of ... More >>
