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Owning Your Own Home is Still the Issue for Kiwis

Tuesday, 22 January 2008, 3:27 pm | New Zealand First Party

Despite the backlash of criticism at an international housing survey which revealed that New Zealand had the least affordable housing among the six countries surveyed, New Zealand First says we still need to address the core issue that owning their ... More >>

Workman’s Comments No Surprise

Friday, 18 January 2008, 4:28 pm | New Zealand First Party

It is no surprise that those with a personal interest in the youth justice system do not like to hear its failings, says New Zealand First law and order spokesperson Ron Mark. More >>

Arthur Or Martha? Let The Commission Decide!

Friday, 18 January 2008, 12:35 am | New Zealand First Party

The Human Rights Commission’s latest nonsense on the rights of so-called ‘transgendered’ people is another example of the creeping insanity of social and sexual engineering, says New Zealand First Deputy Leader Peter Brown. More >>

Passing Of Literary Great Leaves Considerable Gap

Thursday, 17 January 2008, 1:30 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First acknowledges the passing of Hone Tuwhare and extends condolences to his family and friends, says party MP Pita Paraone. More >>

Time to Crack Down on Teen Violence

Thursday, 17 January 2008, 10:43 am | New Zealand First Party

The government, police and judiciary must crack down on violent youth offending, which is clearly increasing to epidemic proportions, says New Zealand First law and order spokesman Ron Mark. More >>

A Great New Zealander, Even Greater Human Being

Friday, 11 January 2008, 4:13 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters today joined with others in expressing his condolences to Lady Hillary and Hillary family. Sir Ed was without peer in New Zealand in his iconic status. More >>

NZ First Welcomes Rise in Minimum Wage

Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 4:25 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First welcomes the Government’s announcement today of a further rise in the minimum wage which will see the minimum wage rise to $12 per hour next year. More >>

Maori Scholarship Winner A Success Story

Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 9:59 am | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First Maori Affairs spokesperson Pita Paraone says Pegasus Health Maori and Pacific Scholarship winner Eli Leckey is a perfect example of a success story that highlights the importance of education as a key to upward mobility, regardless ... More >>

Winston Peters - “What Price Democracy?”

Friday, 14 December 2007, 2:18 pm | New Zealand First Party

An address by Rt Hon Winston Peters to Nelson Grey Power Friday 14 December 2007 at 1:30pm Stoke Memorial Hall, 560 Main Road Stoke, Nelson More >>

Payout Increase Highlights Risk Of Restructure

Thursday, 13 December 2007, 1:55 pm | New Zealand First Party

Today’s announcement by Fonterra of a 50 cent increase in this season’s forecast payout to dairy farmers is great news, but highlights what farmers risk losing if they accept the company’s preferred capital restructure option, says the party’s ... More >>

Bail Decision Beggars Belief

Thursday, 13 December 2007, 12:55 am | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First law and order spokesman Ron Mark says that a decision by a Youth Court judge to bail a young offender following a second serious charge beggars belief. More >>

NZ First Makes Starship Donation

Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 3:40 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First has donated a cheque for $158,000 to the Starship Children's Hospital in Auckland. More >>

NZ First Makes Starship Donation

Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 3:28 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First has donated a cheque for $158,000 to the Starship Children's Hospital in Auckland. More >>

Call For Independent Remuneration Board

Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 11:12 am | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First defence spokesperson Ron Mark has written to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defence calling for the establishment of an independent remuneration board to be set up to assess and set pay levels for the Defence Force. More >>

Retention Pay Highlights Defence Pay Board Need

Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 10:02 am | New Zealand First Party

Reports that the Navy are having trouble retaining marine technicians, to the extent that there is concern at the highest level of command they may not have the manpower to put ships to sea, have come as no surprise to New Zealand First defence spokesperson ... More >>