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Rt Hon Winston Peters

Latest Speeches & Releases

03 Jul 2008
95,000 JOB LOSSES "COLLATERAL DAMAGE"
New Zealand First is encouraged by the Reserve Bank’s pledge to pursue other options for implementing monetary policy but fears 95,000 jobs will be lost while the bank does this.

02 Jul 2008
MATERNITY REVIEW MORE OF THE SAME
“There’s no point reviewing Wellington maternity services again unless something will actually be done to improve them, says New Zealand First health spokeperson Barbara Stewart.

02 Jul 2008
PUBLIC MUST BE CONSULTED on HEALTH CHANGES
Any action to make changes to the health system must only be carried out after public consultation and this should be done as soon as possible, says New Zealand First health spokesperson Barbara Stewart

30 Jun 2008
OVER-ENTHUSIASM LED TO BANNER
New Zealand First has promised to cooperate fully with the police investigation into an election banner being draped over a supporter’s section in Tauranga.

29 Jun 2008
SUPER LEVEL MUST INCREASE
New Zealand First has warned National and Labour to prepare to lift superannuation levels to 68 percent of the net average wage after the next election – whichever party forms the government.

26 Jun 2008
THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE
Address by Rt Hon Winston Peters Plimmerton Rotary Club 7.45pm Thursday 26 June 2008

26 Jun 2008
PROSECUTE FOREIGN FISHING VESSELS – NZ FIRST
Foreign vessels fishing illegally in New Zealand waters should be prosecuted instead of receiving a mild slap on the wrist, says New Zealand First fisheries spokesperson Pita Paraone.

25 Jun 2008
GOVERNMENT IN DENIAL OVER GANG NUMBERS
New Zealand First law and order spokesperson Ron Mark is disappointed that the Government continues to understate the number of gang associates and believes that the greatest barrier to successfully addressing the gang problem is denial of gang presence.

25 Jun 2008
GET GANGS OUT OF STATE HOUSING
New Zealand First housing spokesperson Pita Paraone is deeply concerned that Housing New Zealand continues to rent state housing to gang members, and is surprised the Government continues to defend the practice.

22 Jun 2008
WE'RE BACK
Rt Hon Winston Peters, Address to New Zealand First Mount Branch Mid-Winter Luncheon 2.30pm Omanu Bowling Club Beach end of Golf Road Mt Maunganui

MESSAGE FROM THE LEADER

New Zealand First is a party that welcomes contributions from the wider public. The following commentary is not New Zealand First policy but covers a topic we are actively considering. We would like to hear your views and comments on the issues raised.


Rt Hon Winstons Peters, New Zealand First Leader

Autumn has brought with it the winds of change. Change that New Zealand First welcomes. The government has announced several changes that New Zealand First is proud to have played an active role in producing, New Zealand will benefit greatly, yet there is further to go.
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Rt Hon Winston Peters
New Zealand First Leader


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