Democracy must not be taken for granted. Being free to challenge ideas and debate issues so that we can be informed, is critical to our democracy. As we head towards the New Zealand First Conventio...
New Zealand is at a pivotal point in our economic journey. We are still struggling with the fiscal overhang from the Covid spend up. Our infrastructure deficit remains. Our ability to deliver pro...
The power companies known as Gentailers have agreed to underwrite the purchase of coal from Indonesia. Apparently they hope this will stop our government from regulating their sector. Sadly this...
MP Mark Patterson is the Associate Minister for Regional Development. OPINION: The Southland Party reformed in Parliament last week. No, it wasn’t formed as a movement to advocate for secession – ...
New Zealand First knows how important law and order is to the quality of life that hardworking Kiwi battlers expect and deserve. This remains a priority, and we are delivering on our coalition comm...
“Do something about the bloody trees” would be the most common refrain I hear around Clutha and when travelling about rural New Zealand. Forestry has been, and is, a legitimate land use option for ...
Most of us who live in the Mahurangi region are well aware of the ongoing challenges faced by oyster farmers because of multiple significant sewage spills into Mahurangi Harbour. Watercare’s sewera...
As New Zealand has positively responded to the crack down on gang patches there has been a growing recognition of the influence of organized crime on our communities. New Zealand First continues ...
The Paati Māori dog and pony show drew to an end last Thursday. Three of their members were suspended. The co leaders Rawiri and Debbie have thankfully disappeared for 21 days. Unfortunately they...
The Golden Age There has been long-standing recognition that New Zealand First has an unrivalled reputation for delivering for our older New Zealanders. This remains true, and is reflected in our ...