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Are Fish OK?
Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 12:34 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is concerned that the problem of over-fishing and depletion of fish stocks is not being taken seriously enough in light of a recent scientific survey warning of the total loss of wild seafood this century. More >>
Mark Welcomes Re-Think On Youth Sentencing
Friday, 3 November 2006, 2:35 pm | New Zealand First Party
News that the Government is considering doubling the length of some sentences for young criminals has been welcomed by New Zealand First Law and Order spokesperson Ron Mark. More >>
Stun Gun Find Alarming - Mark
Friday, 3 November 2006, 2:33 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Law and Order spokesperson Ron Mark has reiterated his calls for gangs to be outlawed. More >>
Saving For Our Future – Better Late Than Never
Thursday, 2 November 2006, 12:44 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First leader Rt Hon Winston Peters says he's pleased that business leaders are finally recognising the need for a compulsory superannuation scheme – something that New Zealand First has long campaigned for. More >>
Rates Inquiry Details - Prospect of Real Change
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 10:54 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is pleased that having secured an independent rates inquiry, the government has worked with us to deliver an independent high calibre inquiry panel and a robust terms of reference, says New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. More >>
Vaccine Scaremongering Irresponsible
Friday, 27 October 2006, 1:54 pm | New Zealand First Party
Using the MeNZB campaign for political point scoring is irresponsible to say the least and a former cabinet Minister should know better, says New Zealand First’s health spokesperson Barbara Stewart. More >>
Delay In Bread Fortification Sensible
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 2:02 pm | New Zealand First Party
The announcement of a six-month delay in the mandatory fortification of bread with folic acid shows that commonsense has prevailed, at least in the short term, says New Zealand First’s health spokesperson, Barbara Stewart. More >>
Pacific Permits Will Boost Local Industry
Wednesday, 25 October 2006, 11:45 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Economic Development spokesperson Doug Woolerton has welcomed the Government's announcement that it will provide temporary work visas to Pacific workers to fill horticulture and viticulture jobs when no New Zealanders are available. More >>
Elderly Have A Right To Grow Old Together
Monday, 16 October 2006, 5:27 pm | New Zealand First Party
The current situation which prevents elderly couples receiving an accommodation subsidy while living in their own apartment incorporated into a residential care facility is bizarre and ridiculous, says New Zealand First social services spokesperson Barbara ... More >>
Winston Peters NZ First Annual Convention 2006
Sunday, 15 October 2006, 6:36 pm | New Zealand First Party
As former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson said, “a week is a long time in politics”. More >>
Bill Removes Conflict Of Interest
Thursday, 12 October 2006, 4:51 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is looking forward to getting the Treaty of Waitangi (Removal of Conflict of Interest) Amendment Bill voted to select committee when it has its first reading in the near future. More >>
NZ First Will Pay When Convinced
Thursday, 12 October 2006, 3:52 pm | New Zealand First Party
NZ First can and will repay parliamentary funds if the Auditor General can convince the party of what it did wrong, says Leader Winston Peters. The Auditor General's report tabled today outlined parliamentary spending by New Zealand First and other ... More >>
Exclusive Brethren Schools Save Government Money
Wednesday, 11 October 2006, 5:49 pm | New Zealand First Party
The Minister of Education, Steve Maharey, admitted in the House today that allowing the Exclusive Brethren to open their own schools has saved the government considerable funding. More >>
Mark Welcomes Youth Justice Re-Think
Wednesday, 11 October 2006, 4:18 pm | New Zealand First Party
Ron Mark has welcomed the decision by the Minister for Child Youth and Family to think again about locating a Youth Justice facility at Te Waerenga Road in Rotorua, with the announcement today of a preferred alternative site on Parekarangi Trust ... More >>
Trees A Treasure
Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 2:35 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is concerned that the proposed sale of Carter Holt Harvey forests to a single American timber investment group may be able to occur without Overseas Investment Commission permission. More >>
Bottom Rung Getting Higher
Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 10:22 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is urging the Government to consider all options in addressing the housing affordability crisis, which is only getting worse and which requires urgent and creative action. More >>
Get Real
Monday, 9 October 2006, 5:21 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is concerned at the ability of fisheries officers to defend themselves, and hopes that the Minister of Fisheries will consider all reasonable options in an effort to allow them to carry out their jobs effectively and safely. More >>
Bottom Rung Getting Higher
Monday, 9 October 2006, 5:20 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is urging the Government to consider all options in addressing the housing affordability crisis, which is only getting worse and which requires urgent and creative action. More >>
Great Decision But 12 Years Too Late
Thursday, 5 October 2006, 3:44 pm | New Zealand First Party
"Telecom's announcement today that it will no longer make political donations is welcomed, although one might ask why it has taken this effective monopoly so long to reach this point, says New Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters. More >>
Low Wage Labour Imports? No Thanks
Thursday, 5 October 2006, 10:09 am | New Zealand First Party
China’s call for New Zealand to open its labour market to Chinese workers as a condition of a proposed free trade deal is of serious concern to New Zealand First, says Deputy Leader Peter Brown. More >>
