Tag: winston peters
Government to ban greyhound racing
Racing Minister Winston Peters has today announced the Government’s plans to end greyhound racing in New Zealand.
“This is not a decision that is taken...
Nation in mourning following death of Māori King Tūheitia
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters is paying tribute to Māori King, Kīngi Tūheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, following his death this morning at age...
Government encouraging granny-flat construction
The coalition Government is moving to make it easier for Kiwis to build ‘granny flats’ on their property.
“Making it easier to build granny flats...
Mental health initiative receiving $24m boost
The mental health services available to Kiwis are being boosted with the coalition Government investing millions into Mike King’s Gumboot Friday initiative.
Deputy Prime Minister...
Peters proposes law change to protect free speech
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters’ NZ First political party has introduced a Member’s Bill to Parliament that will protect Kiwis’ right to free speech.
Peters,...
Confusion over Government’s goal of 500 extra police
The coalition Government is working to quell confusion over whether it's amending its commitment to training at least 500 new frontline police officers within...
Speculation over deputy PM role as coalition negotiations wind down
New Zealanders should this week learn the make-up of the country’s next Government including who will serve in what role around the Cabinet table.
National...
Luxon, Seymour, Peters meet face-to-face for coalition talks
The leaders of the three political parties set to form New Zealand's next Government have finally sat down together to talk face-to-face.
National Party leader...
National will work with NZ First in Government if necessary
Christopher Luxon has announced he will talk to New Zealand First leader Winston Peters if necessary to form a new Government after this year's...
Winston Peters urges voters to ‘take our country back’
If New Zealand First is part of the next Government it will change the te reo Maori names of state agencies back to English...
Winston Peters to address Grey Power
Former Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is the guest speaker at an upcoming event for senior citizens in east Auckland.
Grey Power Howick Pakuranga and...
Will Kiwis have to pay to return to NZ? Check out...
Legislation to allow the Government to recover some of the costs for managed isolation and quarantine will be introduced to Parliament today, said Minister...
Simeon Brown saddened by Winston’s decision
Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga says he is disappointed with last night's announcement that a Labour/NZ First/Green arrangement will form the new government.
“I’m saddened by the decision made...
Winston a winner with Grey Power
Winston Peters gave an impassioned speech at the Grey Power Annual General Meeting held at Pakuranga Bowling Club on Friday morning.
A large crowd gathered...
