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NZ Celebrates Passing of Employment Relations Bill
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 7:20 pm | New Zealand First Party
This Bill has been vastly improved since its introduction through constructive internal discussion and in-depth consideration of public submissions. More >>
NZ First stance on superannuation eligibility clear
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 1:26 pm | New Zealand First Party
There is no ambiguity whatsoever on the part of New Zealand First when it comes to superannuation entitlement, says List MP Mark Patterson. More >>
NZ First Expresses Condolences on Passing of Geoff Murphy
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 2:32 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is saddened to learn of the death of pioneering New Zealand movie director Geoff Murphy. More >>
Free GP Visits for under 14s Becomes a Reality
Friday, 30 November 2018, 9:09 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is excited that its long-held policy to extend free GP visits to under-14s has finally become a reality. More >>
A More Compassionate Approach to Medicinal Cannabis
Thursday, 29 November 2018, 2:58 pm | New Zealand First Party
The Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Bill returned to Parliament today for its second reading debate. More >>
Vaping Regulations Welcomed
Friday, 23 November 2018, 3:01 pm | New Zealand First Party
“Today’s announcement will give smokers improved confidence in the quality of vaping and smokeless tobacco products” says Jenny Marcroft, New Zealand First spokesperson for Health. More >>
Turning the Tide in the Battle Against Kauri Dieback
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 3:20 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First welcomes the Coalition Government’s announcement of an additional $13.75 million in funding over three years for research to combat the spread of kauri dieback and myrtle rust. More >>
New Zealand First Accepts Jami-Lee Ross Proxy Vote
Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 3:45 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First received a letter from Jami-Lee Ross on 3 November, asking the party to hold his proxy vote. The New Zealand First caucus strongly believes that in terms of the Electoral Integrity Amendment Act, that someone in Mr Ross’ position ... More >>
One Year on, And New Zealand Has a Brighter Future
Friday, 26 October 2018, 10:37 am | New Zealand First Party
A year ago New Zealand was given hope for a brighter future, as New Zealand First and Labour became partners in a Government with fresh thinking, energy, and a determination to improve the lives of everyday Kiwis. More >>
Member’s Bill Proposes Radical Change to Super Entitlement
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 12:53 pm | New Zealand First Party
A New Zealand First Member’s Bill drawn from the ballot today makes a radical change to NZ Superannuation entitlement by raising the minimum residency from 10 to 20 years after age 20. More >>
Research And Development Tax Incentive a Win
Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 11:44 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Deputy Leader and Revenue Spokesperson Fletcher Tabuteau strongly supports the research and development tax incentive for businesses released today by Research, Science and Innovation Minister Hon Megan Woods and Revenue Minister ... More >>
Speech: Peters - 25th Annual New Zealand First Convention
Sunday, 30 September 2018, 2:07 pm | New Zealand First Party
Today marks a celebration of the New Zealand First Party’s first 25 years. And what a time it has been. From day one our movement has been fuelled by the expectations and hopes of those New Zealanders cast adrift by the meanness of the neo-liberal ... More >>
NZ First Welcomes Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Bill
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 7:20 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Leader, Rt Hon Winston Peters, says the passing of the Electoral (Integrity) Amendment bill this afternoon is a milestone event for parliamentary democracy. More >>
Aluminium Waste Disposal Agreement Welcomed
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 11:01 am | New Zealand First Party
The $4 million deal signed in Southland to dispose of toxic ouvea premix stored on a number of locations throughout the province has been welcomed by NZ First MP Mark Patterson. More >>
Coalition Government Steps up to Tackle Surgical Mesh Issue
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 7:22 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is proud to be part of a Government which has stepped up to protect the public from the hazards of surgical mesh, says Health Spokesperson Jenny Marcroft. More >>
Police Powers Give Instant Fines to Shoplifters
Friday, 21 September 2018, 1:59 pm | New Zealand First Party
Police should be given the option to hand out on-the-spot fines to shoplifters, says New Zealand First. More >>
Waiheke Predator Control to Be Achieved without 1080 Drops
Tuesday, 18 September 2018, 3:07 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is excited to see the planned implementation of natural predator control on Waiheke Island. More >>
Electricity Price Review Discussion Document
Tuesday, 11 September 2018, 3:57 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Deputy Leader and Energy Spokesperson Fletcher Tabuteau welcomes the Electricity Price Review discussion document released today by Energy and Resources Minister Hon Megan Woods. More >>
NZ First Acknowledges the Passing of Rotorua’s Aunty Bea
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 7:14 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Acknowledges the Passing of Rotorua’s Aunty Bea Yates “On behalf of New Zealand First and its leader Rt Hon Winston Peters, it is with deepest regret that I acknowledge the passing of Rotorua’s treasured Beatrice Piatarihi Tui Yates ... More >>
Binding Referendum on Maori Seats to Be Debated
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 10:02 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is seeking an amendment to a bill currently before the House in order to create a binding referendum on the removal or entrenchment of the Maori electorate seats. More >>
