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Bashing Police Uplifting for Crims

Friday, 16 May 2014, 11:06 am | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First says the lack of an increase in the Police budget for the fifth straight year shows that the Government is completely out of touch with reality. Spokesperson for Police Richard Prosser says the Government has started to believe ... More >>

No Hope for Education in Budget

Friday, 16 May 2014, 9:34 am | New Zealand First Party

The Government has offered little inspiration for education in the budget, says New Zealand First. Education spokesperson Tracey Martin says while Finance Minister Bill English's budget speech attempts to spin education spending as a plus there ... More >>

“Cake for Cronies - Crumbs for Kiwis”

Friday, 16 May 2014, 9:13 am | New Zealand First Party

Grant Thornton New Zealand and Westpac Budget 2014 breakfast Friday 16 May, 8am Te Marae, Te Papa Museum, 55 Cable Street, Wellington “Cake for Cronies - Crumbs for Kiwis” More >>

Peters: Budget in Reply Speech

Thursday, 15 May 2014, 5:13 pm | New Zealand First Party

Speaking on behalf of the fastest rising political party in New Zealand, New Zealand First says that in this National Party Budget – CRONIES GET CAKE - KIWIS GET CRUMBS. More >>

Quake Families Suffer Under Creative Accounting

Thursday, 15 May 2014, 4:53 pm | New Zealand First Party

Finance Minister Bill English has done a juggling act to create an artificial surplus in Budget 2014 at the expense of all New Zealanders, but especially Christchurch quake victims, says New Zealand First. And what of forgotten Christchurch, asks New ... More >>

Cake for Cronies, Kiwis Get Crumbs

Thursday, 15 May 2014, 4:52 pm | New Zealand First Party

Budget 2014 completely ignores the elephants in the room – immigration, housing, jobs and exports, says New Zealand First Leader, Rt Hon Winston Peters. More >>

Allegations Over a Horse Started by Stupid Nag with a Grudge

Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 4:41 pm | New Zealand First Party

“The allegation made against me today via the news media that I should have declared a small, short term lease interest in a racehorse is worse than just bunkum, it is a deliberate attempt at character assassination. More >>

Minister Bows To Pressure

Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 3:20 pm | New Zealand First Party

Veterans’ Affairs Minister Michael Woodhouse has bowed to pressure to extend eligibility for the veteran’s pension, says New Zealand First. More >>

Little Help Against Loan Sharks

Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 1:52 pm | New Zealand First Party

Loan sharks are getting nothing more than a slap on the wrist from the National Government, which refuses to introduce legislation to stop them charging very high interest rates, says New Zealand First. “We are extremely disappointed in the Government ... More >>

NZ First Speech: POLS 111 Speech

Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 10:15 am | New Zealand First Party

In four months’ time you will find yourselves in a polling booth, supporting the candidate and party you think best represents you. More >>

Collins Knew About Cover-up

Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 4:05 pm | New Zealand First Party

Minister of Justice Judith Collins knew full well when she completed her pecuniary interests declaration in 2013 that she had to declare foreign government support for accommodation and transportation, says New Zealand First. “In the case of her ... More >>

Key Covers up Collins’ Cover up of Chinese Support

Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 3:03 pm | New Zealand First Party

Justice Minister Judith Collins concealed payments made by the Chinese Government for her travel, accommodation and other costs during her trip to China and the Prime Minister was aware of this, claims Rt Hon Winston Peters. More >>

Peters Reveals More Serious Ferry Incidents

Monday, 12 May 2014, 10:04 am | New Zealand First Party

KiwiRail has been accused of hiding three serious incidents involving Cook Strait ferries over the past week. Rt Hon Winston Peters today revealed three incidents he says need to be drawn to the attention of the Minister so he can start looking ... More >>

Suitable And Affordable Homes Needed

Friday, 9 May 2014, 1:55 pm | New Zealand First Party

Suitable And Affordable Homes Needed New Zealand First says the Government’s proposal for 41 new special housing areas in Auckland will not be effective for many. “The Government is out of touch in its belief that the average Kiwi family can afford ... More >>

Kiwirail Shipping Fiasco Suits Repeat Privatisation Plan

Friday, 9 May 2014, 1:02 pm | New Zealand First Party

The Government is deliberately letting a bunch of “incompetent posers” run down KiwiRail so it can again be privatised for peanuts, claims New Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters. More >>

Call to Widen Nit-Busting Programme

Friday, 9 May 2014, 12:00 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First is calling on the Government to be fair to all parents and schoolchildren and roll out the Nitbusters programme across all schools. “While a government-funded programme to treat head-lice infestations in 117 low-decile schools is a great start, ... More >>