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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 >>

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 >>