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Veterans Take Another Hit under National

Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 1:57 pm | New Zealand First Party

“The fact that the age of eligibility for the Veteran’s Pension is increasing under National is a total disgrace,” says New Zealand First Defence Spokesperson Ron Mark. More >>

Domestic Violence Protection Bill Requires Further Debate

Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 11:51 am | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First will support the Domestic Violence – Victims’ Protection Bill to select committee. More >>

English’s “Assurances” Against Record of Attacks on NZ Super

Monday, 6 March 2017, 4:27 pm | New Zealand First Party

Rt Hon Winston Peters New Zealand First Leader Member of Parliament for Northland 6 MARCH 2017 English’s Statements of “Assurances” Against His Record of Attacks on NZ Super More >>

Forest & Bird Hypocritical Over Clean Waterways

Sunday, 5 March 2017, 2:14 pm | New Zealand First Party

Forest & Bird Hypocritical Over Clean Waterways Forest and Bird are guilty of quite galling hypocrisy over their response to the Government’s proposed new standards for clean waterways and swimmable rivers, says New Zealand First. “Forest and Bird ... More >>

NZ Super Only Safe with NZ First

Sunday, 5 March 2017, 2:12 pm | New Zealand First Party

NZ Super Only Safe with NZ First “Kiwis are being railroaded into thinking New Zealand Superannuation is unaffordable,” says New Zealand First Leader and Member of Parliament for Northland Rt Hon Winston Peters. “All sorts of self-appointed ... More >>

NZ First Proved Right on Defence House Demolition

Friday, 3 March 2017, 9:49 pm | New Zealand First Party

NZ First Proved Right on Defence House Demolition Having predicted on 15 February that Defence House would need to be demolished, New Zealand First says building owner denials and the Prime Minister’s flippancy are no longer acceptable. “It is sickening ... More >>

More Support Needed for Kiwis Living with Hearing Loss

Friday, 3 March 2017, 3:54 pm | New Zealand First Party

More funding is needed to support kiwis living with hearing loss, says New Zealand First. More >>

Wowsers Target Another Kiwi Tradition - BYO

Friday, 3 March 2017, 2:22 pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First is warning the government against adopting a recommendation to end the Kiwi tradition of Bring You Own (BYO), and not just at race meetings, but because it marks the beginning of the end of BYO at family picnics. More >>

Parents of Young Offenders Being Let Off the Hook

Friday, 3 March 2017, 1:01 pm | New Zealand First Party

“There needs to be greater responsibility by parents for young offenders, says New Zealand First. More >>

Minister Should Have Listened to Immigration Advice Long Ago

Friday, 3 March 2017, 10:54 am | New Zealand First Party

Official papers showing Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse was ‘forced’ to tighten immigration rules around international students last year prove he’s been getting advice along the same lines we’ve been telling him for a long time now,” ... More >>

Kiwis Not Getting a Fair Go with Sports Coverage

Friday, 3 March 2017, 8:58 am | New Zealand First Party

Many Kiwis will miss yet another game of national significance being played this weekend because they can’t afford a SKY subscription says New Zealand First More >>

Millions of Reasons for Northlanders to Be Angry - Peters

Thursday, 2 March 2017, 3:59 pm | New Zealand First Party

While the Electricity Authority and the National government are demanding Northpower and Top Energy customers pay over $9 million more for their power each year, the real cost on Northland’s biggest businesses takes the impact closer to $11 million. ... More >>