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Failure to Act on Passport Flaws Makes NZ a Laughing Stock

Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 12:18 pm | New Zealand First Party

The National government’s failure to plug holes in the passport system two years ago has put children at risk and made New Zealand a laughing stock, says New Zealand First. More >>

Overhaul Needed Around Prison Release

Monday, 10 November 2014, 10:27 am | New Zealand First Party

Minister of Corrections Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga must immediately call for a review and overhaul of the temporary prison release system, says New Zealand First. More >>

Axe Hanging Over Another Rail Line

Friday, 7 November 2014, 2:19 pm | New Zealand First Party

KiwiRail is set on using a derailment in Northland to close the Auckland to Northland rail line, says New Zealand First. More >>

PM Dealing in Political Platitudes on Pike River

Friday, 7 November 2014, 11:22 am | New Zealand First Party

The Prime Minister John Key’s confirmation that Crown Law was looking at the possibility of a civil case and the potential for proceedings against “a variety of parties” is nothing short of hypocrisy, says New Zealand First Leader RT Hon Winston Peters. More >>

Aucklanders Need Better Transport Options

Friday, 7 November 2014, 9:43 am | New Zealand First Party

If Aucklanders are to be asked to meet the large projected increases in transport project costs, they should be getting much better transport options than bigger and even more congested motorways can alone provide, says New Zealand First Transport ... More >>

Kiwirail Overdue for an Overhaul of Ferry Operations

Thursday, 6 November 2014, 2:30 pm | New Zealand First Party

Another sailing, another breakdown – that’s the Interislander record and continues to speak volumes about KiwiRail mismanagement, says New Zealand First. More >>

Time for Some Recanting

Thursday, 6 November 2014, 1:44 pm | New Zealand First Party

With confirmation that American spies are working in New Zealand, by a former head of the US National Security Agency last night, there is confirmation that they are based here, says New Zealand First. More >>

Not All That Glitters is Gold

Thursday, 6 November 2014, 12:01 pm | New Zealand First Party

A big stake taken by the Singapore Government in Auckland’s Viaduct Quarter is now being seen for what it is – a deal that will be good for someone else’s country, not ours, says New Zealand First. More >>

Abuse of Migrant Workers Shameful

Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 11:31 am | New Zealand First Party

The government should hang its head in shame for failing the thousands of migrant workers who have been helping rebuild Christchurch, says New Zealand First. More >>

Police Officer Mauled?

Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 2:28 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First would like clarification on whether a police officer has been badly mauled by a dog, and if that has occurred, what is the condition of the police officer and under what circumstances did this occur. More >>

Vague Spin From Triad of Ministers Disguises Asset Sale

Monday, 3 November 2014, 2:22 pm | New Zealand First Party

The confused state of the triad of Housing Ministers proves beyond doubt, there is no government plan to improve housing for all New Zealanders, says New Zealand First. More >>

Is Ferry ‘Captain’ Getting Golden Handshake?

Friday, 31 October 2014, 2:22 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters wants to know if the departing general manager of KiwiRail's Cook Strait ferries, Tom Davis, is receiving a golden handshake or being deservedly sacked for the way the ferry system has been derailed. More >>