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Two Local Authorities for All South Island Being Considered
Friday, 2 September 2016, 3:25 pm | New Zealand First Party
The South Island could end up with only two local authorities and the North Island only five under a government “agenda” being rushed through, says New Zealand First Leader and Northland Member of Parliament Rt Hon Winston Peters. More >>
Everyone Paying Price for Neglect of Police Resourcing
Friday, 2 September 2016, 12:17 pm | New Zealand First Party
All New Zealanders are paying the price for the government’s neglect of policing, says New Zealand First. A police survey reveals police are overstressed, untrained and rural cops among the most miserable, but the government’s response is lacklustre. More >>
Health Minister Shows No Concern for Unregulated Tattooing
Friday, 2 September 2016, 10:55 am | New Zealand First Party
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman continues to completely disregard the safety of New Zealanders by failing to regulate the tattoo industry, says New Zealand First. More >>
Weed Out the Cowboys, Put More Police on the Roads
Thursday, 1 September 2016, 5:07 pm | New Zealand First Party
It’s time for the trucking industry in Northland and the Police Minister to tell Northlanders how they are going to stop accidents, says Northland MP and New Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters. More >>
Minister Collins Has Crims on ‘Tag And Release’
Thursday, 1 September 2016, 11:55 am | New Zealand First Party
The 11.9 percent increase in burglaries is entirely predictable with Police Minister Judith Collins overseeing policing like a fishing contest – tagging and letting them go, says New Zealand First Leader and Northland Member of Parliament Rt Hon ... More >>
Williamson’s Appointment Just Jobs for the Boys
Thursday, 1 September 2016, 11:42 am | New Zealand First Party
The government’s appointment of Maurice Williamson to Los Angeles as Consul-General is just another example of National’s jobs for the boys and born to rule sense of entitlement, says New Zealand First Leader and Northland Member of Parliament ... More >>
Last Train on Line Shows National Failing Northland
Thursday, 1 September 2016, 9:12 am | New Zealand First Party
The National government must take the blame for the closing of KiwiRail’s Kauri-Otiria line today, further restricting economic development in Northland, says More >>
EU’S Version of the TPPA Collapses
Thursday, 1 September 2016, 9:11 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is calling for the government to face reality over the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) with the European version, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), collapsing in acrimony. More >>
Key’s Sell-Off of NZ Land Getting Out of Hand
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 1:38 pm | New Zealand First Party
The Key government’s sale of land to foreigners continues in overdrive as the latest information from the Overseas Investment Office (OIO) reveals, says New Zealand First Leader and Northland Member of Parliament Rt Hon Winston Peters. More >>
New Data on Surgical Mesh Concerning
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 1:13 pm | New Zealand First Party
Recent data indicates the true extent of the appalling treatment patients with surgical mesh complications have had to endure and the government must act to prevent further suffering, says New Zealand First. More >>
Bill will revitalise forestry sector
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 12:09 pm | New Zealand First Party
Extracts from speech at the NZ Institute of Forestry conference, Dunedin More >>
MPI Biosecurity Slap in the Face for Southland and Otago
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 11:58 am | New Zealand First Party
The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) refusal to hold consultation meetings in Southland or Otago as part of their Biosecurity 2025 consultation project is an insult to the region, says New Zealand First. More >>
Uncertain Guidance From US Federal Reserve
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 9:21 am | New Zealand First Party
The message from Jackson Hole at the weekend was far from reassuring, says New Zealand First Leader and Northland MP Rt Hon Winston Peters. More >>
Race-Based Politics Only Hinder NZ's Progress
Tuesday, 30 August 2016, 1:17 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand cannot afford to get caught up in race-based politics, says New Zealand First Leader and Northland Member of Parliament Rt Hon Winston Peters commenting on the establishment of an Indian-led party. More >>
Schools Ignored as Minister Goes with COOL
Tuesday, 30 August 2016, 12:29 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First wants to know why schools that have set up online learning networks were not consulted by the Ministry of Education before the Minister, Hekia Parata, announced she is setting up Communities of Online Learning (COOL). More >>
Minister Confirms Burglars Given Green Light
Monday, 29 August 2016, 4:57 pm | New Zealand First Party
The New Zealand public will be shocked to learn police have not been required, officially, to attend burglaries, says New Zealand First Leader and Northland Member of Parliament Rt Hon Winston Peters. More >>
PM’s Excuse on Bank Closures Not Good Enough
Monday, 29 August 2016, 11:56 am | New Zealand First Party
The Prime Minister is, as usual, skipping responsibility by saying he can do nothing about Westpac closing 19 branches, many in rural towns, says New Zealand First. More >>
Wairarapa Biosecurity Incursion Staggering Incompetence
Saturday, 27 August 2016, 5:18 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First says the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) handling of the pea weevil incursion in Wairarapa shows yet again National’s staggering incompetence on biosecurity. More >>
Super City Candidates Challenged on Supergold Card Transport
Friday, 26 August 2016, 3:43 pm | New Zealand First Party
Super City election candidates should explain what they are going to do about the rip-off of SuperGold Cardholders on Auckland transport, says New Zealand First Leader and Northland MP Rt Hon Winston Peters. More >>
Bad Decision Economically for Northland
Friday, 26 August 2016, 11:34 am | New Zealand First Party
The Northland economy will suffer if the decision goes through to stop the use of powerboats on Lake Waikere, one of the Kai Iwi lakes, says Northland MP Rt Hon Winston Peters. More >>
