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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 >>

Home Detention No Solution To Prison Crisis

Wednesday, 26 October 2005, 10:38 am | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First corrections spokesperson Ron Mark today issued a strong warning against using home detention as a way out of the ongoing overcrowding crisis in our prisons. More >>

Minister Must Work The Cabinet Room For Maori

Thursday, 20 October 2005, 10:58 am | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First congratulates Hon Parekura Horomia for his reinstatement as Maori Affairs Minister, and his elevation to the front bench, but warns that his performance will be closely monitored. More >>

NZ First To Provide Supply And Confidence

Tuesday, 18 October 2005, 9:55 am | New Zealand First Party

The Rt Hon Winston Peters today announced that New Zealand First will remain out of coalition government whilst agreeing to a confidence and supply agreement with the Labour-led government. More >>

It's The Same Old Story

Thursday, 13 October 2005, 4:59 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First says that despite all the hype, rhetoric and money directed at ‘closing the gaps’ between Maori and non-Maori, the depressing reality is that Maori are still languishing at the bottom of the heap, as shown in a new report. More >>

Send NZ Fire Service to Pakistan Now – Mark

Wednesday, 12 October 2005, 12:35 am | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First MP Ron Mark today called on the Prime Minister to send New Zealand Fire Service’s Urban Search and Rescue Team to Pakistan to aid those trying desperately to find people still trapped in rubble following this week’s devastating earthquake. More >>

Falloon Shall Be Missed - Peters

Thursday, 6 October 2005, 8:22 am | New Zealand First Party

Rt Hon Winston Peters has expressed his sadness over the passing of former New Zealand politician Hon John Falloon. More >>

Defence Force Admits Defeat In Recruitment Crisis

Wednesday, 28 September 2005, 4:44 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First Defence spokesperson Ron Mark says that today’s admission by the New Zealand Defence Force that defence forces will not be fully staffed for another ten years is tantamount to an admission that they will never be fully staffed. More >>

Electoral Fraud Undermines Democracy - Mark

Monday, 26 September 2005, 11:26 am | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First law and order spokesperson Ron Mark is calling for an independent inquiry following reports of electoral fraud. More >>

Peters Asks Herald To Stop Lying

Wednesday, 21 September 2005, 5:51 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters has reiterated his call for the NZ Herald to cease its long running exercise in deception. Mr Peters was responding to a front page article in today’s Herald, which states that he ‘had still not returned ... More >>

Helen Clark and Winston Peters meet

Tuesday, 20 September 2005, 9:23 pm | New Zealand First Party

The two leaders confirmed their understanding of Mr Peters’ Rotorua speech on 7th September 2005, in which he set out the position New Zealand First would take to ensure stable government for the next term of Parliament. More >>

New Zealand First's 15 Fundamental Principles

Friday, 16 September 2005, 2:26 pm | New Zealand First Party

Parliament will be reduced to 80 Members and the numbers of consultancies and Government Advisors will be cut by over 50%. Only on a vote of confidence in a Government (in which New Zealand First is a member) will New Zealand First's Members of Parliament ... More >>