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The Provincial Growth Fund logo and Shane Jones
New Zealand 
January 6, 2019January 6, 2019

A year later, the Provincial Growth Fund is proving critics wrong

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1302 Views featured, Louie Encabo, new zealand first, provincial growth fund, shane jones

One of New Zealand First’s most salient concessions won in their Coalition Agreement with the Labour Party is the establishment of the Provincial Growth

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Jacinda Ardern and Winston Peters United Nations
New Zealand 
December 24, 2018December 24, 2018

A closer look at the United Nations Global Compact on Migration

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1713 Views featured, new zealand first, un global compact on migration, united nations, winston peters

It was only fitting that an eventful political year would culminate in vitriol that has swept many people on social media. The latest storm

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Jenny Marcroft New Zealand First SuperGold Card
New Zealand 
December 5, 2018

Improving healthcare is strongly reflected in NZ First’s track-record

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1208 Views featured, Healthcare, jenny marcroft, new zealand first

The age-old adage tells us that “health is wealth”, emphasizing not just the importance of one’s own health but the well-being of society also.

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Professor Anne-Marie Brady and Xi Jinping
New Zealand 
November 27, 2018

The curious case of Prof. Anne-Marie Brady

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1849 Views anne-marie brady, chinese communist party, featured, united front

When your professional career is premised on confronting the geopolitical ambitions of a military superpower, which boasts a sophisticated global intelligence network that is

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New Zealand 
November 15, 2018November 16, 2018

With the Wally Haumaha controversy cleared, National loses a smokescreen to hide their infighting

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1190 Views featured, new zealand national party, wally haumaha

As rogue Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross torched his own National Party with revelations of corruption, the attack dogs from the main Opposition party fended

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New Zealand 
November 14, 2018November 15, 2018

Why the Pike River Mine recovery is so important

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1415 Views coalition agreement, featured, pike river mine

After eight years, the families of the 29 miners trapped inside the Pike River Mine will finally find closure as the Hon. Andrew Little –

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New Zealand 
November 12, 2018November 14, 2018

Migrant Filipino builders to Government: “We want longer visas, equal pay and an end to exploitation”

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1258 Views featured, migrant exploitation, migrante aotearoa, migrants in new zealand

The influential Irish-American labour union organizer Mother Jones once declared: “the rough hands which create the wealth of the world should be allowed to

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Kahikatea tree Shane Jones
New Zealand 
November 11, 2018November 13, 2018

The Provincial Growth Fund is a breath of fresh air for native trees

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1144 Views featured, native trees, one billion trees, provincial growth fund

Halting the decline of New Zealand’s native forests is one of our most pressing conservation missions. The deterioration of entire ecosystems leads to numerous

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Jami-Lee Ross Proxy Vote
New Zealand 
November 7, 2018

Understanding Jami-Lee Ross’ proxy vote to NZ First

Posted By: Louie Encabo 982 Views featured, jami-lee ross, new zealand first, waka jumping legislation

Ever since his infamous tell-all press conference in October, controversial MP Jami-Lee Ross has been the star of political headlines. This week, he made another

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New Zealand 
October 31, 2018October 31, 2018

Why NZ First is the champion for Railways

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1126 Views featured, new zealand first, rail

This week saw New Zealand First deliver on two key campaign promises, both relating to rail. First, it was announced that the initial construction

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