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NZ First Introduces Anti-Scamming Bill
Friday, 27 February 2026, 12:44 pm | New Zealand First Party
“We are pleased with the progress on the Banking Inquiry into increasing Banking Competition, and that the Banking Association has come up with their own code to address financial scams.” says New Zealand First MP Dr David Wilson. More >>
NZ First Bill To Enable Binding Referendum On Māori Seats At 2026 Election
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 12:50 pm | New Zealand First Party
It is a simple referendum question: ‘Should there be separate Māori seats in the New Zealand Parliament?’ With a simple YES or NO answer. More >>
New Zealand First To Campaign For Referendum On Māori Seats
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 12:32 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First has previously campaigned on this issue, and we believe we have an opportunity now to ensure this policy is implemented after the next election. More >>
India FTA A Bad Deal For New Zealand
Monday, 22 December 2025, 8:51 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First’s position on the India deal takes nothing away from its efforts to advance the India-New Zealand relationship, Mr Peters says. More >>
Green Party Anti-Region, Anti-Jobs, Anti-Economy, Anti-Mining Plan ‘Laughable’
Monday, 17 November 2025, 2:36 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Deputy Leader Shane Jones said the Greens’ plan would undermine the rule of law. “Retrospectively removing people’s property rights is a sovereign risk and a constitutional outrage.” More >>
NZ First Introduces Bill To Ban Public Sales Of Fireworks
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 4:08 pm | New Zealand First Party
The “Fireworks Prohibition Legislation Bill” will stop the retail sale, manufacture, and importation of fireworks for public use. It will still allow approved public displays to continue. More >>
Winston Peters – Fonterra Must Answer Serious Questions Today
Thursday, 9 October 2025, 12:32 pm | New Zealand First Party
No successful milk futures market exists globally - so why does Fonterra think it will succeed where others have failed? More >>
NZ First Invokes ‘Agree To Disagree’ On Skilled Migrant Visa Changes
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 2:57 pm | New Zealand First Party
We need a system that consistently provides young kiwis with the skills we need domestically, working alongside the education system which fills the skills we need in our industries. More >>
Winston Peters Acknowledges The Passing Of Sir Tumu Te Heuheu
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 2:29 pm | New Zealand First Party
We acknowledge his contribution towards the recognition of Tongariro National Park as a site of world heritage status. More >>
New Zealand First Caucus Announces Shane Jones As Deputy Leader
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 12:11 pm | New Zealand First Party
Shane has shown himself to be a relentless hard worker, loyal, demonstrate unquestionable passion for our country, and a megaphone for New Zealand First’s views and principles. More >>
NZ First Introduces Bill To Pilot Early Detection Prostate Cancer Screening
Sunday, 14 September 2025, 1:05 pm | New Zealand First Party
Over 4,000 men are diagnosed each year, and more than 700 die – we can and must do better. Too many cases are detected late, when treatment options are limited and outcomes are poorer. More >>
"One Clarion Call" - Winston Peters' Speech At The New Zealand First's 32nd Annual General Meeting
Sunday, 7 September 2025, 3:45 pm | New Zealand First Party
Today we meet, here, in public, in Palmerston North, as a political movement in revival with boundless prospects ahead of us, strong, visionary, whilst being driven by this most elusive quality in politics – ‘Plain Common Sense’, says Winston Peters, ... More >>
New Zealand First Introduces Bill To Protect Against ‘Digital ID’ Overreach
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 10:03 am | New Zealand First Party
The Identification (Protection of Physical Identification Methods) Bill mandates that organisations accept passports, driver licences, 18+ cards, school IDs, and other prescribed physical documents whenever proof of age or identity is required. More >>
NZ First Bill Legislates “New Zealand” As Official Name Of Country In Law
Friday, 1 August 2025, 10:14 am | New Zealand First Party
“Over the past few years, we have had a bunch of unelected bureaucrats, officials, government departments, and politicians trying to change our country’s name by stealth - with no permission or consent from the people” says Rt Hon Winston Peters ... More >>
NZ First Introduces Bill To Protect New Zealanders’ Ability To Use Cash
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 10:37 am | New Zealand First Party
The Bill acknowledges that cash is a critical tool for vulnerable populations like those inrural communities, the elderly, and low-income earners who may experience barriers to digital banking. More >>
NZ First Bill: Only Official New Zealand Flag To Fly On Government Buildings
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 12:48 pm | New Zealand First Party
The “Display of Flags (Government Premises) Bill” would restrict flags being displayed on Crown buildings, local authority properties, and state schools to the official flag of New Zealand. More >>
Resignation Of New Zealand First List MP, Tanya Unkovich
Friday, 27 June 2025, 2:29 pm | New Zealand First Party
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the New Zealand First caucus, party members, and in particular the Rt Hon Winston Peters for his strong leadership and commitment towards a greater New Zealand. More >>
New Zealand First Introduces Bill Defining ‘Woman’ And ‘Man’ In Law
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 10:32 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is the only party that campaigned on keeping men out of women’s sports, keeping men out of women's and girl's changing rooms, and we have received two petitions this term calling for protecting the term ‘woman’ in legislation. More >>
NZ First Introduces Bill That Gives Democracy Back To The People
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 11:37 am | New Zealand First Party
The “Conscience Acts Referendums Bill” will require that any legislation deemed as a “conscience Act” by the Speaker of the House, once debated and voted on by parliament, will be put to a public referendum at the next election so it is the ... More >>
Winston Peters' State Of The Nation - 'Make New Zealand First Again'
Sunday, 23 March 2025, 2:59 pm | New Zealand First Party
Ever since the formation of New Zealand First, under First Past the Post and before the arrival of MMP, we have stood for the sovereignty of New Zealand citizens in our own country. More >>
