Nzfirst.org.nz Website Review

Rt Hon Winston Peters reflects on the coalition Government’s accomplishments one year since its formation  New Zealand First is the third largest party in the New Zealand Parliament. The Party was formed in 1993 to represent those New Zealanders concerned about the social and economic direction of our country, and who were seeking pragmatic, common-sense representation Following the 2017 General Election, the Party retained 9 seats in the House of Representatives and formed a Coalition Government with the New Zealand Labour Party. Party Leader, Rt Hon Winston Peters, became Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand and the Party secured three other At the core of New Zealand First's policies are our Fifte*n Fundamental Principles, which emphasise accountable and transparent government, common-sense social and economic policy, and the placing of the interests of New Zealand, and New Zealanders, at the forefront The New Zealand First Coalition tracker illustrates the progress of the Labour-NZ First coalition agreement and is one of the key reference docu*ents of New Zealand First’s activity as part of the Coalition Government. Keep an eye out for updates as our MP’s and Ministers work hard to implement New Zealand First’s policy programme. PGF announcements north and south    The political year wrapped up with significant Provincial Growth Fund announcements around the country. In the eastern Bay of Plenty, Regional Economic Development Minster Shane Jones announced support for projects totalling $25 million. They include aquaculture facilities and development, the first stage of Opotiki harbour redevelopment, Whakatane waterfront and town centre regeneration, and a feasibility study into improving visitor access to White Island. “Eastern Bay of Plenty has a clear vision of the future and through the Provincial Growth Fund, the Government is able to work alongside them to progress projects that will strengthen their communities and grow the local economy,” Mr Jones said. He also announced $1.3 million to improve digital