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New Zealand First Says Bridges is Mishandling Internal Leaks
Friday, 24 August 2018, 12:40 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says National Party Leader Simon Bridges has continued to demonstrate an inept response over the apparent leak of his travel expenses. More >>
NZ First Sends Condolences After Greg Boyed’s Passing
Wednesday, 22 August 2018, 11:09 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is extending its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of TVNZ broadcaster Greg Boyed following the news of his death this morning. More >>
Fletcher Tabuteau Withdraws Kiwifund Bill
Friday, 17 August 2018, 6:24 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Deputy Leader and spokesperson for commerce Fletcher Tabuteau is pleased to announce the Government has taken seriously the issues raised by his KiwiFund Bill meaning the Bill will not be progressed further. “Simply, the issues the Bill ... More >>
NZ First Welcomes First Step in Addressing Foreign Ownership
Thursday, 16 August 2018, 1:56 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is pleased that legislation banning foreign ownership of homes in this country has passed its third and final reading in Parliament. More >>
New Zealand First Celebrates Plastic Bag Phase-Out
Friday, 10 August 2018, 4:03 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Spokesperson for the Environment Jenny Marcroft welcomes the Government’s announcement to phase-out single-use plastic bags. More >>
Landlords’ Bank Statement Demands Need Investigating
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 11:13 am | New Zealand First Party
A select committee investigation is needed into the practice of landlords demanding tenants hand over bank statements as part of the vetting process for a property, says Darroch Ball, New Zealand First Spokesperson for Social Services. More >>
Seafood industry judged against its Code of Conduct
Thursday, 2 August 2018, 12:32 pm | New Zealand First Party
For the second year running the seafood industry has received a scorecard on its performance. More >>
NZ First Invites Private Sector to Engage PGF
Thursday, 2 August 2018, 12:22 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Deputy Leader Fletcher Tabuteau says today’s launch of the Guide to the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is a significant milestone for New Zealand First as we continue to deliver on our promise to support the regions. More >>
New Zealand First Says Good on Ya, Mate
Monday, 23 July 2018, 3:09 pm | New Zealand First Party
We at NZ First applaud our Trans-Tasman neighbours for getting in behind our premium New Zealand red meat with Virgin Australia launching their “Got beef” advertising campaign. More >>
New Zealand First Celebrates 25 Years
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 3:46 pm | New Zealand First Party
“New Zealand First is proud to celebrate it’s 25 year anniversary today,” says New Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters. More >>
New Zealand First Welcomes Latest IMF Review
Wednesday, 4 July 2018, 6:10 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Deputy Leader and Associate Spokesperson for Finance Fletcher Tabuteau welcomes the International Monetary Fund’s latest annual review of the New Zealand economy, announced today by Finance Minister Grant Robertson. More >>
Air NZ Needs to Review Promotion of Synthetic Proteins
Tuesday, 3 July 2018, 8:39 pm | New Zealand First Party
Air New Zealand has dealt another blow to regional New Zealand by promoting the meat substitute ‘Impossible Burger” says New Zealand First Primary Industries spokesperson, Mark Patterson. More >>
New Zealand First Extends Condolences to Mr Jones
Monday, 2 July 2018, 5:15 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has extended his party’s condolences to Hon Shane Jones after his father passed away this morning. More >>
Failing Drink-Drive Law Needs Changing
Friday, 29 June 2018, 10:08 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First MP Darroch Ball has submitted a Members’ Bill seeking to repeal the 2014 law which lowered drink-driving limits. More >>
Common Sense Approach to Marketing of Health Supplements
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 4:47 pm | New Zealand First Party
The Food (Health Supplements) Amendment Bill, which will bring health supplements under the framework of food regulation, was today submitted to the Member’s Bill ballot by New Zealand First List MP Mark Patterson. More >>
Strong New Zealand First presence at Fieldays
Wednesday, 13 June 2018, 3:31 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Deputy Leader Fletcher Tabuteau says New Zealand First’s strong representation at National Fieldays in Mystery Creek expresses the importance the party places on the provinces. Fieldays is the largest agribusiness exhibition in ... More >>
‘Three Strikes’ Law to Remain
Tuesday, 12 June 2018, 11:34 am | New Zealand First Party
While New Zealand First agrees with the need for legislative changes to prevent the moral failure and fiscal burden of an ever growing prison muster, ‘Three Strikes’ is not the priority in this necessary reform effort. More >>
‘Three Strikes’ Law to Remain
Monday, 11 June 2018, 1:13 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Leader, Winston Peters, welcomes the work the Justice Minister is undertaking in the criminal justice sector. More >>
NZ First Welcomes Phase 2 of Reserve Bank Act Review
Thursday, 7 June 2018, 8:53 pm | New Zealand First Party
Deputy Leader of New Zealand First Fletcher Tabuteau welcomes the Terms of Reference for Phase 2 of the Review of the Reserve Bank Act released today by Finance Minister Grant Robertson. More >>
Rural Communities Need to Support Those Affected by Cull
Monday, 28 May 2018, 4:35 pm | New Zealand First Party
Rural Communities Need to Support Those Affected by Mycoplasma Bovis Cull Rural communities need to band together to support the farmers affected by the government decision to cull all cattle affected by the Mycoplasma Bovis outbreak says New Zealand ... More >>
