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Show Us Their Records - Mark

Thursday, 7 September 2006, 4:49 pm | New Zealand First Party

In light of the recent spate of violent youth offending, the Justice Ministry should release the backgrounds of youth offenders convicted of serious crimes to show the public just how effective or ineffective the youth justice system is, New Zealand ... More >>

Mega Councils In The Mix

Thursday, 7 September 2006, 2:21 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First says that a meeting between the four biggest city councils in Auckland signals that the conversation about the number and functions of councils is being taken seriously by central and local government. More >>

Constructive Discussions On Health System Overdue

Tuesday, 5 September 2006, 10:38 am | New Zealand First Party

The constructive discussions the Minister of Health is reportedly willing to have with senior doctors can’t start soon enough if they will improve the operation of the health system, says New Zealand First’s health spokesperson Barbara Stewart. More >>

Mark Calls For Consecutive Sentencing

Thursday, 31 August 2006, 4:15 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First law and order spokesperson Ron Mark has called for an end to concurrent sentences for serious offenders. His comments came after a remark allegedly made by the man charged with the murder of Liam Ashley that he had one murder charge already. More >>

It's A Sad Solution But We Did Warn You

Wednesday, 30 August 2006, 1:21 pm | New Zealand First Party

"The government's policy about-face on its Special Zimbabwe Residence Policy is an admission that it has no idea how many HIV-positive people it has let into the country, nor where they are hiding, New Zealand First Leader, Winston Peters, said today. More >>

Another Day, Another Dental Strategy

Friday, 25 August 2006, 10:38 am | New Zealand First Party

The Government’s vision of a seamless community dental service for children and adolescents is certainly comprehensive but unfortunately it seems to be a long way from being a reality, says New Zealand First’s health spokesperson, Barbara Stewart. More >>

Another Day, Another Dental Strategy

Friday, 25 August 2006, 9:52 am | New Zealand First Party

Maersk Line: Come Clean

Thursday, 24 August 2006, 5:25 pm | New Zealand First Party

A review by Maersk line, the largest shipping line operating in New Zealand, aimed at dramatically reducing its number of ports calls, could have a significant impact on regional economies, says New Zealand First Transport spokesperson Peter Brown. More >>

One Independent Inquiry To Rule Them All

Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 3:54 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First welcomes the Government's announcement of an independent inquiry into local government rates as a huge step in the right direction and a chance for all New Zealanders to have their say on this important matter says Local Government ... More >>

Hide Concedes Bill Won't Stop Rate Rises

Tuesday, 22 August 2006, 2:51 pm | New Zealand First Party

Rodney Hide has conceded in a letter to Winston Peters that his Rating Cap Bill does not address excessive rate rises on the basis of escalating property values. More >>

Minister Overworking Tooth Fairy

Tuesday, 22 August 2006, 2:43 pm | New Zealand First Party

The Tooth Fairy will be overworked to the point of taking industrial action if the Government does not act to radically improve the provision of dental services to children says New Zealand First’s health spokesperson, Barbara Stewart. More >>

Campaign of Deceit Over Rating Cap Bill

Friday, 18 August 2006, 11:13 am | New Zealand First Party

A number of parties are indulging in campaigns of deceit in relation to a rating cap bill currently before Parliament says New Zealand First Local Government spokesperson Hon Brian Donnelly. More >>

Dame Te Ata a Great Leader of All New Zealanders

Wednesday, 16 August 2006, 11:16 am | New Zealand First Party

Maori Queen Dame Te Atairangikaahu led her people into the 21st Century with grace, and will be greatly missed by all New Zealanders, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said today. More >>

If The Greens Can't Hack It, Give It To NZ First

Wednesday, 16 August 2006, 9:16 am | New Zealand First Party

"With the Green Party unable to decide what is made in New Zealand and what is not, clearly they just can't hack fronting the ‘Buy New Zealand Made’ campaign and so should hand it over to a party that can,” says New Zealand First Deputy Leader ... More >>