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New Zealand First Backs State Super Fund
Thursday, 9 March 2000, 9:51 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First has promised Labour that it will help set up a stand alone State superannuation fund to provide retirement security for elderly New Zealanders and to establish a sound savings base for the country. More >>
Government Must Address Exports, Savings And Jobs
Wednesday, 8 March 2000, 3:42 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First says the Budget Policy Statement is disappointing because it fails to recognise the serious problems of low export growth, unemployment and lack of savings. More >>
Oil Companies ‘Scalping’ Motorists
Wednesday, 8 March 2000, 11:37 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Energy Spokesperson, Peter Brown, today expressed outrage on behalf of motorists who are being ‘scalped’ by the antics of foreign owned oil companies ratcheting up petrol prices, yet again. More >>
In Defence of New Zealand - NZ First
Friday, 3 March 2000, 4:06 pm | New Zealand First Party
In commenting on Greg Sheridan’s Editorial in “The Australian,” New Zealand First MP and Defence Spokesman Ron Mark said, “Whatever!!” More >>
Petrol Price Rises Must Be Transparent - NZFirst
Wednesday, 1 March 2000, 10:41 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First has called on oil companies to publicly justify the recent round of petrol price increases. More >>
Te Puni Kokiri Power A Sop - New Zealand First
Tuesday, 29 February 2000, 3:06 pm | New Zealand First Party
Labour’s move to give Te Puni Kokiri the power to audit Government Departments to ensure they are delivering to Maori is merely a sop to the five Ministers of Maori Affairs, said New Zealand First MP, Ron Mark, today. More >>
NZ First MP Accepts Green Apology
Thursday, 24 February 2000, 4:03 pm | New Zealand First Party
The New Zealand First Deputy Leader, Peter Brown, has received a personal apology from the Green MP, Sue Bradford, for remarks she made about New Zealand First in relation to the ACC Select Committee. More >>
Brown Preparing To Sue Sue Bradford
Wednesday, 23 February 2000, 1:26 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Deputy Leader, Peter Brown, today expressed his outrage at the absurd assertions of a member of the Green Party. More >>
Greens, Don’t Promote Drugs - NZ First
Thursday, 17 February 2000, 3:10 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First MP, Ron Mark, has urged the Greens to concentrate on protecting the environment and the interests of New Zealanders instead of promoting mind-blowing drug use. More >>
Murder Victims Remembered - NZFirst
Wednesday, 16 February 2000, 5:41 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First MP Ron Mark today stated his support and appreciation for the outstanding work carried out by the Family and Friends of Murder Victims organisation, and expressed his sympathy for those left to grieve for murdered family members and friends. More >>
NZFirst Calls For End To TVNZ “Mega” Payouts
Monday, 14 February 2000, 3:56 pm | New Zealand First Party
The New Zealand First Leader, Winston Peters, has offered to drive multi-millionaire broadcaster Paul Holmes to the nearest international airport if he goes through with a threat to leave New Zealand for Australia. More >>
Government Action In Breach Of Law
Monday, 14 February 2000, 3:28 pm | New Zealand First Party
“The coalition Government’s action to change the Employment Contract for Primary Principals without consultation with their employers, the School Trustees Association, is in clear breach of the State Sector Act,” said New Zealand First Education Spokesperson, ... More >>
Firearms legislation - too important to rush.
Friday, 11 February 2000, 1:38 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First MP Ron Mark yesterday persuaded the Law and Order Select Committee to extend the time for hearing submissions on the Arms Amendment Bill (No.2). More >>
Independence Needed For Mmp Review - NZ First
Wednesday, 9 February 2000, 4:32 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First has asked the Prime Minister to appoint an independent person to head the MMP Review Committee because of the public anti-MMP stance taken in the past by the Speaker, Jonathan Hunt. More >>
Tone It Down Jonah!
Wednesday, 12 January 2000, 4:46 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Deputy Leader Peter Brown MP today expressed his concern at Jonah Lomu’s stated desire to hold the world record for the loudest car stereo. More >>
Winston Peter's Letter To Cullen On Urgency
Monday, 20 December 1999, 5:38 pm | New Zealand First Party
Rt Hon Michael Cullen Treasurer, Minister of Finance, Minister for Accident Insurance, Minister of Revenue More >>
Tauranga Re-Count - Unnecessary Cost To Taxpayers
Wednesday, 15 December 1999, 2:33 pm | New Zealand First Party
After being confirmed as the MP for Tauranga for the third time since Election Day the Rt Hon Winston Peters MP, Leader of New Zealand First and MP for Tauranga, again thanked the people of Tauranga for their support but said that the re-count in the ... More >>
Winebox Warning To New Government
Tuesday, 14 December 1999, 2:39 pm | New Zealand First Party
The New Zealand First Leader, Rt Hon Winston Peters, today warned the coalition Government that he would renew his Winebox campaign if it tried to sweep the issue of unpaid corporate taxes "under the carpet". More >>
Who Will Rid Us Of This Troublesome Priest?
Monday, 13 December 1999, 4:03 pm | New Zealand First Party
The Rt Hon Winston Peters, MP for Tauranga, said today that the request of Labour’s candidate for an electoral recount is “bizarre”, preceding as it did, the National candidate’s concession just before noon. More >>
Peters Breaks His Silence! Thank-You Speech
Monday, 13 December 1999, 10:55 am | New Zealand First Party
The new Parliament promises to be an interesting place, with a wide cross section of people from many different backgrounds in the House. This is the representation that New Zealanders have decided they want for the next three years, and we in New ... More >>
