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Stewart Islanders’ Shark Dive Fears Neglected by Minister
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 1:52 pm | New Zealand First Party
DOC’s latest limp warning to Stewart Island shark cage operators reflects the total arrogance of Minister of Conservation Maggie Barry on the issue, says New Zealand First. More >>
New Zealand First Bill Proposes Major Health System Benefits
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 12:34 pm | New Zealand First Party
Parliament today will vote on a New Zealand First bill that will make major cost savings in the public health system. More >>
Minister a No-Hoper on Housing
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 9:02 am | New Zealand First Party
Dr Nick Smith is a no-hoper as a Housing Minister, says New Zealand First. “He has let down tens of thousands of Kiwis who want a home. He proved it himself in Parliament today,” says New Zealand First Spokesperson for Housing Denis O’Rourke. ... More >>
Back Down on Student Loans a Victory for Common Sense
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 9:00 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is calling for Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce to apologise to hundreds of medical students for causing them stress and financial hardship. More >>
Simple Teacher Planning Equation Stumps Ministers
Monday, 30 November 2015, 3:29 pm | New Zealand First Party
Tracey Martin MP Spokesperson for Education 30 NOVEMBER 2015 Simple Teacher Planning Equation Stumps Ministers More >>
Resilient Regions For A Resilient New Zealand
Friday, 27 November 2015, 2:39 pm | New Zealand First Party
It is a pleasure to be here in Invercargill at the Working Men’s Club, scene of the 2011 election campaign leak of the teapot tapes contents. You were first to know then, you are going to be first to know now. More >>
Government Steps Up Attack on Education
Friday, 27 November 2015, 10:26 am | New Zealand First Party
Minister of Education Hekia Parata is having a busy week – closing schools one day and announcing large changes to the delivery of education in New Zealand on another,” says New Zealand First Education Spokesperson Tracey Martin. "New Zealand First ... More >>
Separatism Raises Its Head in RMA Cave In
Friday, 27 November 2015, 9:00 am | New Zealand First Party
Environment Minister Nick Smith, like his leader, claims the government has been frustrated on its RMA changes by opposition parties – that is absolute drivel, says New Zealand First. More >>
Minister Turns The Lights Out On Turakina
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 12:23 pm | New Zealand First Party
The closure of Turakina Māori Girls’ College, in Marton, by Education Minister Hekia Parata is a devastating blow to students, staff and alumni who stood in the rain at Parliament in September, begging the government to save their school, says ... More >>
Auckland paying for feeble skills training
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 12:04 pm | New Zealand First Party
26 NOVEMBER 2015 AUCKLAND PAYING FOR FEEBLE SKILLS TRAINING APPROACH The serious building workers shortage in Auckland points the finger directly at the government’s ineptitude. “National completely neglected the opportunity to upskill Kiwis with ... More >>
Abuse of Restaurant Workers Tip of Iceberg
Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 4:33 pm | New Zealand First Party
Exploitation of migrant workers at a restaurant near Nelson is the tip of the iceberg, says New Zealand First. More >>
Redcliffs School Closing Ignores Wishes of Community
Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 4:32 pm | New Zealand First Party
Once again Minister of Education Hekia Parata has ridden roughshod over the wishes of a community, this time by closing Redcliffs School in Christchurch, says New Zealand First Education Spokesperson Tracey Martin. More >>
Silver Fern Farms ‘Heist’ Needs Regulators’ Scrutiny
Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 10:57 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First is set to approach the regulators over what it believes are serious irregularities involving the sale of our largest meat exporter - Silver Fern Farms. More >>
Challenge to Prove Safety of 1080 in Waterways
Tuesday, 24 November 2015, 10:52 am | New Zealand First Party
24 NOVEMBER 2015 Challenge to Prove Safety of 1080 in Waterways Government agencies claiming 1080 found in waterways and creeks poses ‘no risk’ should prove it by eating the whitebait people have been forced to throw away, says New Zealand First ... More >>
Record Levels of Debt-Ridden Foreign Students
Tuesday, 24 November 2015, 9:53 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand is facing a catastrophe from highly indebted students entering the country on student visas, warns New Zealand First. More >>
Head in the Sand on Emission Reductions
Sunday, 22 November 2015, 1:46 pm | New Zealand First Party
The government has its head in the sand on electric vehicles, says New Zealand First. More >>
Nathan Guy’s Attack upon Russia Reckless - Peters
Friday, 20 November 2015, 2:44 pm | New Zealand First Party
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy may have harmed New Zealand’s standing as a United Nations Security Council member with a reckless attack on Russia. More >>
Congratulations to Taranaki on Extending Supergold Travel
Friday, 20 November 2015, 2:24 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First congratulates the Taranaki Regional Council on extending SuperGold card travel benefits despite National limiting funding. More >>
Australia Cites ‘National Interest’ in Stopping Foreign Sale
Friday, 20 November 2015, 11:33 am | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First asks why National is refusing to act on the foreign takeover of Silver Fern Farms, while the Australian government has blocked the sale of its largest cattle farm portfolio to Chinese buyers citing national interests. More >>
PM Wrong Over 'Malaysian 36'
Friday, 20 November 2015, 9:26 am | New Zealand First Party
Prime Minister John Key is cold hearted in refusing to repatriate “the Malaysian 36” – Kiwi war dead lying in graves dotted around Malaysia, says New Zealand First. More >>
