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NZ First outraged as Rio Tinto renege on Dross deal
Wednesday, 12 February 2020, 5:45 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is outraged by reports that Rio Tinto has reneged on a deal to fast track the removal of 10,000 tonnes of hazardous aluminium dross from Mataura. New Zealand First MP based in Clutha-Southland, Mark Patterson, says Rio Tinto continues ... More >>
Statement from New Zealand First leader Winston Peters
Monday, 10 February 2020, 3:41 pm | New Zealand First Party
We welcome the Electoral Commission’s referral to the police. It confirms our prior view that only the police would have the powers to determine the issues involved. More >>
Statement From Leader Of New Zealand First
Sunday, 9 February 2020, 2:13 pm | New Zealand First Party
“This morning I have recommended to the New Zealand First Party President that she begin preparing a complaint to the police over the massive breach of New Zealand First’s party information,” said Rt Hon Winston Peters, Leader of New Zealand ... More >>
Public Media Business Case a Practical Step
Friday, 7 February 2020, 11:59 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First supports the commissioning of a business case to assess the viability of a new public media entity. More >>
Unemployment down, wage growth up proof of strong market
Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 1:29 pm | New Zealand First Party
Unemployment and wage growth numbers released by Stats NZ today demonstrate a labour market in good shape with unemployment falling to 4.0%, the underutilisation rate falling to an 11 year low, and wage growth at a 10-year high with an increase of ... More >>
New Zealand First welcomes official opening of Te Rau Aroha
Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 9:51 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Spokesperson for Defence Ron Mark, welcomes the official opening of Te Rau Aroha, a new museum at Waitangi Treaty Grounds as part of our Coalition Agreement. More >>
NZ First Response to National Ruling the Party Out
Sunday, 2 February 2020, 3:11 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Response to National Ruling the Party Out as a Possible Coalition Partner More >>
Delivering a stable water supply to Wairarapa
Wednesday, 15 January 2020, 12:09 pm | New Zealand First Party
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is investing $7.11 million to create a sustainable water supply for the Wairarapa. The PGF will provide a $7 million investment to Wairarapa Water Limited to progress the Wairarapa Water Storage Scheme towards procurement, ... More >>
Violent Assault on Paramedic Highlights Need for Law Change
Monday, 13 January 2020, 8:15 pm | New Zealand First Party
Violent Assault on Paramedic Highlights Need for Law Change Today’s horrific violent assault of an on-duty female paramedic which rendered her unconscious is truly unsettling. “Our thoughts are with the paramedic, her loved ones and the St John’s team at ... More >>
'No Body, No Parole' is pointless dog whistling
Tuesday, 7 January 2020, 3:38 pm | New Zealand First Party
National MP Tim Macindoe Member’s Bill, Concealment of Location of Victim Remains Bill does not do what he claims. More >>
Record High Fleeing Driver Numbers, Crashes, Abandonments
Thursday, 19 December 2019, 1:32 pm | New Zealand First Party
Newly released Police data shows the number of fleeing drivers have continued to skyrocket with incidents numbering now over 100 every week – almost tripling the number of incidents occurring just ten years ago, says New Zealand First Law and ... More >>
Research into pill-testing effectiveness welcomed
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 5:24 pm | New Zealand First Party
The coalition government has announced a new research project to examine the effectiveness of drug checking programmes at music festivals to find out whether it helps keep people safe and reduces harm. “New Zealand First raised concerns around the lack ... More >>
Peters welcomes Climate Change Commission
Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 1:40 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is pleased to see a key commitment of the Coalition Agreement come to fruition today in the launch of a new Climate Change Commission. More >>
Speech: “A profession which is very hard to save”
Thursday, 12 December 2019, 10:29 am | New Zealand First Party
Good morning, and thank you for your attendance here today More >>
Broadcasts of Nationally Significant Games Bill Pulled
Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 2:19 pm | New Zealand First Party
The Broadcasting (Games of National Significance) Amendment Bill will not be considered by the House at this time. More >>
First Step toward Protecting Our First Responders
Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 12:52 pm | New Zealand First Party
A New Zealand First Member’s Bill that introduces harsher penalties for assaults on police, ambulance, fire and corrections officers has passed its first reading in the House today More >>
Relief at Last for Debt Distressed Farmers
Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 11:09 am | New Zealand First Party
A New Zealand First bill 20 years in the making to help ensure the fair and equitable resolution of farm debt issues passed its final reading in Parliament last night. More >>
NZ First calls for more checks for African Swine Fever
Thursday, 5 December 2019, 10:53 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First spokesperson for Primary Industries, Mark Patterson, has called for awareness to be raised and more stringent biosecurity checks to be put in place for African Swine Fever (ASF), a widespread virus that is uncontrolled in most of ... More >>
United Stand to End Female Genital Mutilation
Wednesday, 4 December 2019, 9:29 pm | New Zealand First Party
A critical step has been taken to end gender based violence against women and girls in Parliament this evening. More >>
NZ First ‘Agrees to Disagree’ Over Tobacco Excise Increase
Friday, 29 November 2019, 2:40 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First has invoked the ‘Agree to Disagree’ provisions of the Coalition Agreement because it cannot support the announced 11.46 percent increase in the tobacco excise from 1 January 2020. More >>
