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Leaky Loophole Must Be Closed
Monday, 28 November 2005, 12:42 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is calling on the Minister for Building Issues to ensure that compensation payments for owners of leaky homes are adequate to cover repairs, and to close a loophole that allows owners to take the money and run. More >>
Air NZ Ruling Sets Precedent for Fair Trading
Friday, 25 November 2005, 12:54 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Deputy Leader and Labour spokesperson Peter Brown has welcomed the court ruling that Air New Zealand misled the public over fares by not fairly including extra costs when it advertised fares. More >>
Scaremongering Out Of Place
Thursday, 24 November 2005, 4:31 pm | New Zealand First Party
It is unfortunate that the possibility of a flu pandemic is being used as an excuse for political point scoring says New Zealand First health spokesperson, Barbara Stewart MP. More >>
Clarity Required On Land Access
Thursday, 24 November 2005, 4:18 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is calling on the Minister of Agriculture to clearly state the Government’s position on land access. More >>
Kiwi Dream Remains Just That
Wednesday, 23 November 2005, 4:21 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is concerned that many New Zealanders will never be able to attain the Kiwi dream of home ownership, or even worse, will over-extend themselves by taking up questionable offers of finance by banks. More >>
Nats Engaged in Petty Politics – Mark
Wednesday, 23 November 2005, 2:11 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First defence spokesperson Ron Mark has accused the National party of petty politics after they vetoed New Zealand First's request for him to sit on the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee. More >>
Immediate Strategy Needed For Aged Care
Tuesday, 22 November 2005, 3:48 pm | New Zealand First Party
It is to be hoped that the new Minister of Health and the Government are working on a realistic, affordable strategy to pay for the escalating costs of aged care says New Zealand First’s Health spokesperson, Barbara Stewart MP. More >>
Peters: New Zealand First Annual Convention
Monday, 21 November 2005, 11:05 am | New Zealand First Party
This AGM has been like no other in our party's history. For the first time ever, Doug Woolerton is not overseeing these proceedings as president of the party. Doug, along with many of us here and thousands of other New Zealanders, formed this party ... More >>
Bring on 2011 - Mark
Friday, 18 November 2005, 10:30 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First sport and recreation spokesperson Ron Mark wishes to congratulate the New Zealand Rugby Union on its successful bid for hosting rights to the Rugby World Cup in 2011. More >>
Qualified Support For RMA Changes
Thursday, 17 November 2005, 3:06 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First supports Federated Farmers’ call for changes to the Resource Management Act, but warns not to “throw the baby out with the bathwater”. More >>
Lawyers Not Above The Law
Thursday, 17 November 2005, 11:22 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First says that the conviction of a solicitor for excess fishing, and the subsequent confiscation of his boat and dive equipment, sends an important message to poachers that this crime will not be tolerated. More >>
The Tribe Has Spoken
Thursday, 17 November 2005, 9:48 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is pleased that the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee has approved an inquiry into the affairs of TVNZ. “I asked the Minister of Broadcasting in the House yesterday whether he would support an inquiry, and he said that there ... More >>
Skills Shortage List Must Be Amended - Brown
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 4:17 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Deputy Leader and Labour spokesperson Peter Brown today sought an assurance from the Government that they would remove “Aircraft Engineer” from the list of immediate skills shortages produced by the Immigration Service if Air ... More >>
Leadership Critical In Maternity Debate
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 4:12 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First’s health spokesperson Barbara Stewart is calling for immediate action by the Minister of Health to improve the provision of maternity services. More >>
A Tribute to Rod Donald
Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 1:40 pm | New Zealand First Party
Can I begin my tribute to Rod Donald by passing on the condolences of the New Zealand First caucus to Rod’s family and the Green party. Whatever our political differences, it is a cruel blow when a member of this House is struck down in such untimely circumstances, ... More >>
A Tribute to David Lange
Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 1:38 pm | New Zealand First Party
We in New Zealand First want to pass on our condolences to the Lange family. It is not easy in such times having to share your grief and suffering so publicly, when your loved one is such a beloved public figure. More >>
Stop The TVNZ Madness
Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 11:56 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is calling on the Government to create a public broadcasting system with clear aims that include promoting New Zealand’s unique qualities. More >>
Brownlee's Attack Ill Informed Nonsense
Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 12:33 am | New Zealand First Party
“Gerry Brownlee, with all the finesse of a rather large bull in a China shop, has managed to not only offend the office of the Governor General, but to highlight his complete ignorance of constitutional maters in the process,” says Rt Hon Winston ... More >>
We Farewell A Fine Parliamentarian – Peters
Sunday, 6 November 2005, 6:22 pm | New Zealand First Party
Rt Hon Winston Peters says the news of Green party co-leader Rod Donald’s untimely death would come as an enormous shock to every parliamentarian and the public. More >>
Government Must Act On Medical Workforce Crisis
Wednesday, 26 October 2005, 3:56 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First’s health spokesperson Barbara Stewart says that immediate Government action is needed to deal with the medical workforce shortages becoming increasingly apparent throughout the country. More >>
