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NZ First third in latest state media poll

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New Zealand First has climbed into third place in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, rising 1.1 points to 9.8 percent—its strongest result in the...

Chief Judge may be called in Aitken inquiry

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A judicial conduct panel will next month examine allegations that District Court Judge Ema Aitken disrupted a New Zealand First event at Auckland’s Northern...

NZ First rejects India free trade deal, citing risks to farmers and jobs

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Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand First will oppose the newly announced India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, describing it as a “bad deal” that...

Petition calling for withdrawal of COVID-19 vaccines to be presented to parliament today

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A petition calling for the urgent withdrawal of all COVID-19 injectable products from the New Zealand market will be formally presented to Parliament on...

National slips below 30% as NZ First surges – poll

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National has fallen below 30 percent support in the latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll, dropping 3.5 points to 29.6 percent, while NZ First has climbed...

Peters slams ‘disgusting coward’ after window smashed at home

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NZ First leader Winston Peters has lashed out at a “disgusting coward” who smashed a window at his Auckland home on Sunday evening, leaving...

Hovering over the crevasse: Urgent open letter to NZ First – the Gene Tech Bill

Mary Hobbs -

To ignore evil is to become an accomplice to it. — Martin Luther King At a public meeting in early August it was heartening to...

The NZ First intention to reach a compromise on the terms of the Gene Technology Bill would be a grave mistake

Guy Hatchard -

The NZ First intention to reach a compromise on the terms of the Gene Technology Bill would be a grave mistake. Associate Minister for Agriculture...

NZ First AGM – Peters reveals pro-NZ policies and compulsory Kiwisaver

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NZ First leader and Foreign Minister Winston Peters used his party’s annual meeting in Palmerston North to announce a plan to make KiwiSaver compulsory,...

Nash signals interest in NZ First as he criticises current politics

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Former Labour MP Stuart Nash appeared at New Zealand First’s annual conference in Palmerston North, signalling openness to campaigning for the party while stopping...

Former National MP Harete Hipango joins NZ First

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Former National MP Harete Hipango has officially joined New Zealand First, praising the party’s “boldness” and leadership as Winston Peters opened its annual conference...

NZ First introduces Bill to protect against ‘Digital ID’ overreach

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New Zealand First has today introduced a Member’s Bill that would ensure physical identification remains a valid and equal alternative to fully digital identification. The...

Jones rallies Warkworth crowd with immigration and nuclear energy pitch

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Deputy NZ First leader Shane Jones fired up a packed public meeting in Warkworth on Sunday, declaring immigration would be central to the party’s...

An urgent open letter to all New Zealand First Members of Parliament – Updated July 2025

Mary Hobbs -

It is easy to stand with the crowd. It takes courage to stand alone. — Mahatma Gandhi This month, your Party will require you to...

Open Letter To the Hon. Winston Peters, Party Leader and NZ Foreign Minister, and NZ First MPs

Guy Hatchard -

Dear Winston Peters and NZ First MPs I understand the Health Select Committee is due to report on the Gene Technology Bill in the next...

NZ First introduces Bill to protect ability to use cash

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New Zealand First has today introduced a Member’s Bill that would protect New Zealanders’ ability to use cash. The Bill will provide for the enduring...

NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich resigns

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New Zealand First MP Tanya Unkovich has resigned from Parliament to pursue coaching and consultancy roles in the private sector, saying her skills would...

WHO ‘Pandemic Treaty’ to be subject to full ‘national interest test’ – NZ First

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New Zealand First has confirmed that any decision on whether the country will sign and ratify the World Health Organization’s proposed Pandemic Treaty will...

NZ First to seek legal definition of “woman”

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New Zealand First has introduced a bill to define "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female," aiming to protect sex-based rights and...

An Open Letter to all New Zealand First Members of Parliament – The Gene Tech Bill, Part 4

Mary Hobbs -

If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a...

Peters declares “War on Woke”

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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters delivered a fiery State of the Nation speech in Christchurch, branding his party as a "true nationalist party"...

Judge challenges judicial inquiry over NZ First event incident

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Judge Ema Aitken is contesting a judicial review at the High Court in Wellington after the Judicial Conduct Commissioner recommended an inquiry into her...

NZ First pushes for public say on water fluoridation with new Bill

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New Zealand First has introduced a Member’s Bill that would return the power of fluoridation decisions to local communities, shifting authority away from central...

NZ First introduces Bill to curb ‘woke’ banking practices

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New Zealand First has introduced a Member’s Bill seeking to prevent banks from denying services to businesses based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)...

Judge faces investigation over alleged disruption at NZ First event

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The Judicial Conduct Commissioner has called for an investigation into District Court Judge Ema Aitken's behaviour at a private New Zealand First event in...

NZ First passes remit to put fluoridation decision making back to councils

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Last weekend (12 Oct), at a packed conference of 275 delegates, New Zealand First overwhelmingly passed a remit to advocate for the repeal of...

Phase 2 of COVID commission announced, new commissioners appointed

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"New Zealand First has successfully campaigned for an independent inquiry into the country’s COVID-19 response, with phase 2 of the Royal Commission of Inquiry...

New COVID-19 inquiry to start in November – NZ First

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Leader Winston Peters says NZ First opposes the current format and chairperson of the Covid-19 inquiry, citing potential bias. This marks the first use of...

Former NZ First MP Barbara Stewart passes away at 72

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Former New Zealand First MP Barbara Stewart, remembered for her pivotal role in implementing free healthcare for under six-year-olds in 2007, has passed away...

Why NZ First shouldn’t get any apologies for the SFO’s failed prosecution

Bryce Edwards -

New Zealand’s biggest-ever political donations scandal is finally at an end. But what is the conclusion? No one can really be sure. The Court of Appeal...

Winston throws his support behind real estate agent refusing to take ‘woke’ Maori values course

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Real estate agent Janet Dickson has refused to participate in a Māori values course, with Deputy PM Winston Peters labeling it as "woke madness"...

COVID Inquiry ’empty political theatre’ – Liz Gunn

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There is now a substantial body of evidence, including data from Barry Young and documents from Pfizer, proving the vaccines are harmful, causing deaths...

Covid-19 Royal Commission terms of reference expanded – NZ First

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The terms of reference for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 response have been expanded, New Zealand First announced today. The coalition agreement...

Winston Peters back in the driver’s seat for coalition negotiations

Richard Shaw -

Here we go again. The final results of this year’s election have delivered two more seats to te Pati Māori, thereby increasing the size of...

Message from Casey Costello, NZ First candidate for Port Waikato

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I have lived and worked most of my life in South Auckland with the last 10 years being a Pokeno resident. This is my home...

NZ First release Law & Order policy

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New Zealand First believes that keeping society safe should be the priority of law-and-order policies. Law and Order Every New Zealander deserves to feel safe, secure,...

NZ First to limit Jobseeker benefit to two years

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Leader Winston Peters said the State would give people a 'hand up' during times of genuine financial hardship. The two-year cap would apply to every...

Watch: Sir Graham Lowe explains why he supports Winston

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The Rugby League coaching legend said the NZ First leader was 'humble' and 'loves New Zealand. Former Wigan, Manly and Kiwis coach Sir Graham Lowe...

NZ First release party list

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The list was published yesterday on the party's website. A press release said: 'We have had a great number of applicants and potential candidates moving through...

Guardian Essential poll, Labour drops again, NZ First rises

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The poll by UK legacy media outlet The Guardian includes undecided voters. 'Latest survey sees support for New Zealand First exceed 5% for second month...

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