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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 >>

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 >>