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Zimbabwean HIV Amnesty Saga Continues
Thursday, 27 September 2007, 9:38 am | New Zealand First Party
Figures released by the Minister of Immigration show that 53 Zimbabweans accepted under the Special Zimbabwe Residence Policy have tested positive for HIV/AIDS. They also reveal that the Immigration Service is yet to locate a number of others who ... More >>
Separation Targets Telecom’s Rapacious Behaviour
Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 2:21 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First telecommunications spokesperson Brian Donnelly has welcomed the Government’s operational separation determination for Telecom, saying that the rapacious behaviour of Telecom forced the Government to impose the requirement. More >>
Quota Cuts - Kick Foreign Vessels Out Too
Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 11:55 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First fisheries spokesperson Pita Paraone is backing calls for the Government to ban foreign fishing boats from catching New Zealand’s fish. More >>
Quota Cuts - Kick Foreign Vessels Out Too
Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 12:10 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First fisheries spokesperson Pita Paraone is backing calls for the Government to ban foreign fishing boats from catching New Zealand’s fish. Mr Paraone’s comments follow the announcement yesterday by the Minister of Fisheries Jim Anderton of substantial ... More >>
Please Campaign on Asset Sales Mr English, Please
Tuesday, 25 September 2007, 3:55 pm | New Zealand First Party
The arrogance of the National party knows no bounds if they think the public will buy Bill English’s latest asset sales policy, says Winston Peters. More >>
NZ First's Position Clear On Drugged Drivers
Monday, 24 September 2007, 2:19 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Deputy Leader Peter Brown has today reiterated his party’s stance on drugged drivers, saying anyone found driving under the influence of illicit substances should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. More >>
More Refugees Having Refugee Status Cancelled
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 9:35 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First associate immigration spokesperson Peter Brown says while he commends the New Zealand Immigration Service for its increase in the identification of criminal and fraudulent refugees, he is concerned that our lax immigration system is allowing ... More >>
Lack Of Transport Costs Health System
Wednesday, 19 September 2007, 4:57 pm | New Zealand First Party
Our health system is wasting almost $60 million a year because nearly one in ten people, mainly seniors, fail to attend medical appointments due to a lack of transport services, says New Zealand First MP Pita Paraone. More >>
A Determined Leader Has Passed
Friday, 14 September 2007, 3:12 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters today expressed his sadness at the passing of Bishop Whakahuihui Vercoe. More >>
NZ Number One Soft Touch for Illegal Immigrants
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 4:50 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says the decision to withdraw Ahmed Zaoui's security risk certificate does nothing to change the facts surrounding Zaoui's case. More >>
Nurses' Pay Increase Welcome - NZ First
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 11:19 am | New Zealand First Party
The pay agreement reached by the district health boards and the nurses’ union is good news for nurses and the community says New Zealand First health spokesperson Barbara Stewart. More >>
Fraud Investigation Not To Fall By The Wayside
Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 5:23 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First law and order spokesperson Ron Mark has welcomed the announcement of the establishment of a new Organised Crime Agency, but is seeking assurance that the expansion of the focus on serious organised crime and the increase in police ... More >>
One Bid Down, One To Go
Thursday, 6 September 2007, 12:41 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is pleased that Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has dropped its bid to buy over 50% of Auckland International Airport shares. More >>
Government Urged To Address Non-Qualified Spouse A
Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 4:03 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is calling on the Government to bring the non-qualified spouse rebate rate of New Zealand Superannuation into line with other benefits such as the widows' benefit. More >>
Canadians Can't Take Our Airport Either
Monday, 3 September 2007, 1:48 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says the new bid by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to buy 49% of Auckland International Airport would suggest New Zealand is desperate to sell off one of its prime assets. More >>
Debunking of Food Miles Welcome News for Exporters
Friday, 31 August 2007, 12:26 am | New Zealand First Party
Reports recently released debunking the food miles myth is bound to be music to the ears of New Zealand dairy and meat exporters, says New Zealand First primary productions spokesman Doug Woolerton. More >>
Defence Gives With One Hand, Takes With Other
Thursday, 30 August 2007, 4:48 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Defence spokesman Ron Mark has today called for the New Zealand Defence Force to end its practice of following pay increases for defence personnel with increases in accommodation and rationing charges. More >>
Police Must Throw The Book At Students
Wednesday, 29 August 2007, 12:50 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First law and order spokesman Ron Mark urges Police to carry through with riot charges against students involved in the weekend’s mayhem in Dunedin, to remove the possibility of them being let off with a diversion. More >>
NZ First Welcomes Rates Recommendations
Tuesday, 28 August 2007, 1:27 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First has welcomed the recommendations being made in the Independent Inquiry into Local Government Rates report to further improve rates affordability. More >>
NZ First Welcomes Under Six Subsidy
Monday, 27 August 2007, 3:01 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is delighted that success has been achieved with another item in our Confidence and Supply agreement with the Labour Government says health spokesperson Barbara Stewart. More >>
