Every time added funding for the New Zealand Defence Force is announced, critics are quick to exclaim how wasteful such spending is. Why exactly
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Putting an end to “mission creep”
“Get some guts and join the right side!” That was the remark of then-Prime Minister John Key of the National Party in response to
How serious is NZ First in dealing with climate change?
Last week’s global school strike for climate is forcing our political elite to devote more time and effort into the issue of climate change.
The Good Work Ron Mark is Doing for Veteran’s Affairs Cannot Be Overlooked
The portfolio of Veterans’ Affairs has been historically undervalued in New Zealand government. In fact, during the previous National-led government the role was not
Bringing our Veterans Home
Staying true to his words, the Hon. Ron Mark – Minister of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs – witnessed as the bodies of Engineering Mechanic First
On ANZAC Day, Let’s Remember Our Moral Obligation to Our Veterans
While ANZAC Day is widely seen as a day to remember those who fought and died in the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I,
The Top 4 Ministers to Watch in the New Gov’t
Despite a modest party vote result of 7%, the New Zealand First Party was bestowed with a good number of ministerial portfolios as part