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Willing To Work but No Job Opportunities
Friday, 7 February 2014, 3:03 pm | New Zealand First Party
Job openings for Pacific peoples remain low and the outlook for employment is dismal, says New Zealand First spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs Le’aufa’amulia Asenati Lole-Taylor. More >>
Another Rubber Stamp for Foreign Buy-up
Tuesday, 4 February 2014, 3:42 pm | New Zealand First Party
The takeover of Synlait Farms in Canterbury by a foreign company is no surprise, says New Zealand First. More >>
Hospital Problems Tip of the Iceberg
Monday, 3 February 2014, 3:03 pm | New Zealand First Party
Hygiene concerns that have gone unaddressed at Wellington Hospital reflect the sorry state of the country’s health system, says New Zealand First. More >>
New Zealand First Appalled by Planned 1080 Increase
Monday, 3 February 2014, 2:57 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First says the Government’s announced intention to massively increase 1080 poison drops on DoC land to control possums, rats, and stoats is an appalling step in the wrong direction. More >>
Call to Regulate Use of Sunbeds
Monday, 3 February 2014, 9:40 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is calling for urgent regulation of sunbed operators after a report showing many are not following safety guidelines. “The Government must act swiftly in light of a Consumer report that found two-thirds of 60 operators surveyed failed ... More >>
Legal Highs Culture Becoming Embedded
Friday, 31 January 2014, 3:27 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is worried that a culture of synthetic drug taking is becoming embedded in the country, says spokesperson for Welfare and Social Policy Le’aufa’amulia Asenati Lole-Taylor. More >>
It’s time to protect Kiwi businesses and workers
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 7:05 pm | New Zealand First Party
Once again a New Zealand company has missed out on a major government project, says Rt Hon Winston Peters. This comes after the Government awarded a multi-million dollar Defence contract to an American company for the purchase of training aircraft and ... More >>
Loss of Community Voice in Arts Delivery
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 2:16 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is deeply saddened to see the complete removal of community consultation and community voice around decision-making due to the passing of the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Bill. More >>
Weak and Evasive Responses on Immigration Scams
Wednesday, 29 January 2014, 4:19 pm | New Zealand First Party
The Minister of Immigration Michael Woodhouse failed to give an explanation for the latest immigration scam revealed by TV3’s Campbell Live on January 27 and 28 in parliament today says New Zealand First. More >>
New Zealand First Calls For Full Quake Payout
Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 7:23 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is calling on the Government to make a full buyout of properties owned by Christchurch residents who were not insured or owned bare sections. Spokesperson on Canterbury Earthquake Issues Denis O’Rourke has written to Canterbury Earthquake ... More >>
Winston Peters Replies
Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 3:43 pm | New Zealand First Party
The Prime Minister wants the House to express its confidence in the National Government – well we don’t! That plan outlined by the Prime Minister for 2014 brought to mind the word Hoover. Not the great water dam, not the first FBI boss – but the ... More >>
Veterans Ignored By Penny Pinching Government
Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 2:18 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First today called for an independent inquiry into the process for disability claims for war veterans. Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters revealed that in the past three years almost 7000 applications had been declined. More >>
Suspensory Loans for Red Zone Home Owners
Friday, 24 January 2014, 2:03 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First has called on the Government to make suspensory low interest loans available to red zone homeowners in Christchurch who have had to leave their homes but cannot afford to buy another home with the proceeds of their Government pay out. ... More >>
Keeping Ratana's Message Alive For Maori
Friday, 24 January 2014, 1:26 pm | New Zealand First Party
Ratana’s simple message of unity, social justice and equality for Māori is being lost in the revival of tribalism and pork barrel politics says New Zealand First. More >>
More Answers Needed On Education Changes
Thursday, 23 January 2014, 1:16 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First has commended the extra $359 million the Government is investing in education, but has pointed out that there is no extra funding to get more teachers in our schools. More >>
Prime Minister Has a Rose Tinted View of the Economy
Thursday, 23 January 2014, 1:11 pm | New Zealand First Party
Predictably, the Prime Minister today gave a feel good speech implying that all is rosy and that the country is heading in the right direction, says New Zealand First. More >>
National Pasifika MP Has a Huge Role Ahead
Wednesday, 22 January 2014, 10:46 am | New Zealand First Party
National Pasifika MP Has a Huge Role Ahead New Zealand First has congratulated Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga on his new role as Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, and Associate Minister for Local Government. Spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs Le’aufa’amulia ... More >>
More Resources Needed to Close Down the “P” Drug Market
Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 7:35 pm | New Zealand First Party
More Resources Needed to Close Down the “P” Drug Market More police and law enforcement resources are urgently needed for the fight against the increasing methamphetamine trade that threatens to wreck some communities, says Law and Order associate spokesperson ... More >>
Engineering Election Results An Insult To Voters
Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 12:48 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First says the next General Election should be decided by voters and not by a series of backroom deals between political parties. Rt Hon Winston Peters says the party is making its position clear from the outset that it will not be part ... More >>
Crew Refused to Stay with Failed Cook Strait Ferry
Friday, 17 January 2014, 1:25 pm | New Zealand First Party
Rt Hon Winston Peters has revealed that the crew who brought the replacement Cook Strait ferry to Wellington rejected offers by KiwiRail to keep working on the ship while it was used on the Cook Strait run. More >>
