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Increased Payout Annoucement Good News for Economy

Monday, 27 August 2007, 12:50 am | New Zealand First Party

The announcement by Fonterra that milk solids will be increased to $6.40 a kg is good news for Farmers and the economy, according to New Zealand First primary production spokesman Doug Woolerton. More >>

Contract Cancellation Leaves Questions Unanswered

Thursday, 23 August 2007, 3:48 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First defence spokesperson Ron Mark has welcomed the news that the contract between New Zealand Defence Force and Specialised Guard Services (SGS) will not now go ahead. More >>

Haere Mai – Welcome To Dubai Aerospace

Thursday, 23 August 2007, 12:35 am | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has said Auckland Airport Chairman John Maasland's claim that the Board and management are committed to delivering a uniquely New Zealand airport is a joke when they're looking to sell more than half the company's shares ... More >>

Pet Scanning - Equal Access Denied

Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 4:25 pm | New Zealand First Party

Cancer patients in this country are still being denied access to the technology which could streamline their treatment while the Government drags its feet on the grounds of cost says New Zealand First health spokesperson Barbara Stewart. More >>

Setting The Record Straight On Iranian Deportees

Friday, 17 August 2007, 4:47 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First associate immigration spokesperson Peter Brown has today sought to set the record straight on the so called ‘plight’ of Iranian deportees held in custody. More >>

Setting The Record Straight On Iranian Deportees

Friday, 17 August 2007, 3:09 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First associate immigration spokesperson Peter Brown has today sought to set the record straight on the so called ‘plight’ of Iranian deportees held in custody. More >>

OIA Reveals Need for Body Armour Inquiry

Thursday, 16 August 2007, 1:11 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First law and order spokesperson Ron Mark has written to the Auditor General seeking an inquiry into the Police’s stab resistant body armour shambles, saying failures to meet deadlines, size, quality and material requirements may have ... More >>

OIA Reveals Need For Body Armour Inquiry

Thursday, 16 August 2007, 12:54 am | New Zealand First Party

New Bill To Safeguard Benefit Dependent Children

Thursday, 16 August 2007, 12:32 am | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First is finalising a member’s bill to increase parental responsibility and safeguard benefit dependent children says New Zealand First health and social services spokesperson Barbara Stewart. More >>

Lavs Busy Going Nowhere - Mark

Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 2:34 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First defence spokesman Ron Mark has once again condemned the government’s purchase of 105 light armoured vehicles (LAVs) for the New Zealand Army, as recent figures on their use show that many of the vehicles have barely moved in almost three ... More >>

Move Towards Food Labelling Gathering Strength

Friday, 10 August 2007, 3:16 pm | New Zealand First Party

Foodstuffs (NZ) is to be congratulated for responding to public demand by providing country of origin information says New Zealand First health spokesperson Barbara Stewart. More >>

Immigration Changes Welcome, But Solo Dept Needed

Wednesday, 8 August 2007, 1:24 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has welcomed the changes introduced in the rewritten Immigration Act tabled in Parliament today, but believes that the changes have not gone far enough to address serious failings in our immigration system. More >>

Gang Initiatives Fail To Address Core Issue

Wednesday, 8 August 2007, 9:38 am | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First says that the anti-gang initiatives proposed by the Government fail to address the problem of the existence of criminal gangs. Law and order spokesperson Ron Mark, who is campaigning for a total ban on gangs, says the new measures are ... More >>

The Key To Blocking AIA Sale

Tuesday, 7 August 2007, 5:22 pm | New Zealand First Party

The blather over the proposed sale of Auckland Airport can be put to bed right now as a pivotal stake of the airport's shares are held by central government agencies, which should act in New Zealand's interests and block any sale, says New Zealand ... More >>

Young Offenders Account For 43% Of Apprehensions

Tuesday, 7 August 2007, 5:03 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First law and order spokesperson Ron Mark says that the narrow focus on youth offending only skims the surface of crime committed by young persons, with latest statistics revealing that 43% of apprehensions in 2006 were of offenders aged ... More >>

Tax Dodge Another Reason To Reject Airport Sale

Friday, 3 August 2007, 1:10 pm | New Zealand First Party

Reports that Dubai Aerospace would deliberately structure Auckland International Airport to avoid company tax liabilities if their bid for a controlling stake is successful is yet another reason why the purchase attempt should be rejected, says ... More >>

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