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‘Do Nothing’ Government at Heart of Medical Shortage
Monday, 4 February 2013, 1:36 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First says Health Minister Tony Ryall must front up and take action after a report released by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists revealed a serious shortage of specialists. More >>
Tribute To Sir Paul Holmes
Friday, 1 February 2013, 11:54 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First wishes to pass on its condolences to the family and friends of broadcaster Sir Paul Holmes who died this morning. More >>
Government Compensation Offer Amounts to Legalised Fraud
Friday, 1 February 2013, 11:53 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First supports the online petition calling for the Government to stop taking advantage of a natural disaster and give red zoned home owners in Christchurch a fair deal in their fight for home and section compensation. More >>
Winston Peters’ Statement On The New Speaker
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 3:28 pm | New Zealand First Party
Rt Hon Winston Peters New Zealand First Leader 31 January 2013 Winston Peters’ Statement On The New Speaker The role of Speaker is fundamental to our Parliamentary Democracy. The choice of Speaker is of great importance – it is a significant event. ... More >>
Rugby Sevens Must Use Olympics Inclusion to Grow the Game
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 12:55 pm | New Zealand First Party
Andrew Williams MP Spokesperson for Sports and Recreation 31 January 2013 Rugby Sevens Must Use Olympics Inclusion to Grow the Game New Zealand must maximise leverage in the lead-up to the 2016 Olympics and should be riding the wave of the growing ... More >>
National’s Monetary Policy Inflicting Unnecessary Hardship
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 11:09 am | New Zealand First Party
Rt Hon Winston Peters New Zealand First Leader 31 January 2013 National’s Monetary Policy Is Inflicting Unnecessary Hardship New Zealand First knows it. Manufacturers and exporters know it. And today the Reserve Bank confirmed it – our seriously ... More >>
Urgency Needed On Mandatory Registration Of Social Workers
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 10:33 am | New Zealand First Party
Asenati Lole-Taylor MP Spokesperson for Social Policy/Welfare 31 January 2013 Urgency Needed On Mandatory Registration Of Social Workers New Zealand First is renewing calls for the mandatory registration of social workers after the Government announced ... More >>
Government Impotent on Tackling Diabetes And Obesity
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 6:41 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First says the Government must live up to its health responsibilities and instigate a national strategy to tackle our burgeoning diabetes and obesity epidemics. Health spokesperson Barbara Stewart says the Government must also implement a diabetes ... More >>
Government pits schools against each other for survival
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 5:13 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First says a Christchurch school which has turned on other schools for its survival is the latest example of the Government’s terrible ‘Divide and Rule’ tactics. Woolston School said in a submission to the Government that it should consider ... More >>
Government’s Defence Policy is a Complete Shambles
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 5:06 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First says the Auditor-General’s report on the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Civilianisation Project is a damning indictment on the failed defence policies of the National-led Government. More >>
More Police Needed To Enforce New WOF Scheme
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 3:54 pm | New Zealand First Party
Denis O’Rourke MP Spokesperson for Transport 30 January 2013 More Police Needed To Enforce New WOF Scheme More >>
Shiny New Objects Should Not Distract From Learning
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 3:25 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First says arguing over the merits of the latest laptops and tablets should not become a distraction which prevents children from learning. Education and IT spokesperson Tracey Martin says the Education and Science Select Committee ... More >>
PM Ignores Treasury Advice to Axe Big Film Funding
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 2:18 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First says Prime Minister John Key ignored Treasury advice to cut Government subsidies for big films such as The Hobbit . More >>
Make Prisoners Pay Compensation For Their Crimes
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 12:35 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First’s Short Sharp Sentence Amendment Bill has been plundered by the Government in its move to make prisoners work while behind bars. More >>
Mary Going – A Legacy of Rugby, Farming And Community Spirit
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 5:10 pm | New Zealand First Party
Rt Hon Winston Peters New Zealand First Leader 29 January 2013 Mary Going – A Legacy of Rugby, Farming And Community Spirit More >>
Reply To The Prime Minister’s Statement
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 3:12 pm | New Zealand First Party
Rt Hon Winston Peters New Zealand First Leader 29 January 2013 Reply To The Prime Minister’s Statement Mr Speaker – Sometimes we have the privilege of watching a great political event unfold. Sometimes we hear a speaker inspire us with a great ... More >>
Joyce Lets Teachers Down Again Over Novopay
Monday, 28 January 2013, 5:00 pm | New Zealand First Party
It is time for Government Ministers to become accountable for the Novopay fiasco says New Zealand First Education spokesperson Tracy Martin. More >>
Back to school for teachers as Novopay debacle rolls on
Sunday, 27 January 2013, 2:04 pm | New Zealand First Party
Teachers head back to work this coming week with the Novopay nightmare hanging like a bad dream, says New Zealand First Education spokesperson Tracey Martin. More >>
Same Old Sad Rhetoric From John Key
Friday, 25 January 2013, 3:29 pm | New Zealand First Party
Rt Hon Winston Peters New Zealand First Leader 25 January 2013 Same Old Sad Rhetoric From John Key New Zealand First says the Prime Minister’s State of the Nation speech was unable to conceal the National Government’s lack of a viable economic plan. ... More >>
Pork Barrel Politics Offend Maori
Thursday, 24 January 2013, 2:42 pm | New Zealand First Party
Rt Hon Winston Peters New Zealand First Leader 24 January 2013 Pork Barrel Politics Offend Maori The fighting over the Maori Party leadership involving all three MPs and Mana Party leader Hone Harawira has been described by Rt Hon Winston Peters as ... More >>
