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Foreign Take-Over Of Dairy Industry Begins

Friday, 18 July 2008, 11:28 am | New Zealand First Party

The take-over of New Zealand’s dairy industry by foreign investors has begun in earnest following the precedent-setting decision by the Overseas Investment Office to allow Russian company Nutritek to buy 100% of New Zealand Dairies Ltd, says New ... More >>

Kiwi Jobs Go To India – Indians Hide Here!

Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 3:42 pm | New Zealand First Party

The madness of the immigration system and the greed of overseas-owned banks have been highlighted by the disappearance of Indian pilgrims here and the loss of banking jobs to India, says New Zealand First economic development spokesman Doug Woolerton. More >>

An Avoidable Botch-Up

Monday, 14 July 2008, 1:04 pm | New Zealand First Party

The Crown agency handling the sale of the former Napier Hospital site has some serious questions to answer about why the deal was botched up, says New Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters. More >>

Peters Speech: Smoothing the Rough Road Ahead

Friday, 11 July 2008, 1:49 pm | New Zealand First Party

Kawerau Greypower Concert Chambers Kawerau District Council Ranfurly Court 1.30 pm 11 July 2008 More >>

Police Work Dangerous And Unappreciated

Friday, 11 July 2008, 9:50 am | New Zealand First Party

The tragic death of a police officer in Titahi Bay this morning shows the serious risk police face every day in the line of duty, says New Zealand First law and order spokesperson Ron Mark. More >>

SFO Architect Of Its Own Demise

Thursday, 10 July 2008, 3:01 pm | New Zealand First Party

Former Serious Fraud Office (SFO) Director David Brashaw’s warning that scrapping his agency would bring an end to high-end white collar crime investigations and prosecutions in New Zealand is without merit says New Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters. More >>

Reveal Drug Importers - Mark

Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 11:27 am | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First says the best way for the Asian community to fight crime in Auckland is to expose the people among them responsible for flooding New Zealand with methamphetamine. More >>

95,000 Job Losses "Collateral Damage"

Thursday, 3 July 2008, 5:01 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First is encouraged by the Reserve Bank’s pledge to pursue other options for implementing monetary policy but fears 95,000 jobs will be lost while the bank does this. More >>

Maternity Review More Of The Same

Wednesday, 2 July 2008, 4:08 pm | New Zealand First Party

“There’s no point reviewing Wellington maternity services again unless something will actually be done to improve them, says New Zealand First health spokeperson Barbara Stewart. More >>

Public Must Be Consulted On Health Changes

Wednesday, 2 July 2008, 1:02 pm | New Zealand First Party

Any action to make changes to the health system must only be carried out after public consultation and this should be done as soon as possible, says New Zealand First health spokesperson Barbara Stewart. More >>

Super Level Must Increase - Peters

Monday, 30 June 2008, 11:54 am | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First has warned National and Labour to prepare to lift superannuation levels to 68 percent of the national average wage after the next election – whichever party forms the government. More >>

Over-Enthusiasm Led To Banner - Peters

Monday, 30 June 2008, 12:23 am | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First has promised to cooperate fully with the police investigation into an election banner being draped over a supporter’s section in Tauranga. More >>

Peters Address To Plimmerton Rotary Club

Friday, 27 June 2008, 9:27 am | New Zealand First Party

Plimmerton Rotary Club Building, Paremata Road (SH58) 7.45 pm There Is An Alternative More >>

Prosecute Foreign Fishing Vessels – NZ First

Thursday, 26 June 2008, 3:06 pm | New Zealand First Party

Foreign vessels fishing illegally in New Zealand waters should be prosecuted instead of receiving a mild slap on the wrist, says New Zealand First fisheries spokesperson Pita Paraone. More >>

Government In Denial Over Gang Numbers

Wednesday, 25 June 2008, 5:07 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First law and order spokesperson Ron Mark is disappointed that the Government continues to understate the number of gang associates and believes that the greatest barrier to successfully addressing the gang problem is denial of gang presence. More >>