NZ First stories

NZ First hits out at billion-dollar sport spend with no free TV
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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NZ First says its unfair taxpayers pay nearly a billion dollars annually for sport they don't get to see, because they don't subscribe to Sky.

American Super Bowl but no NZ sport? What's the deal, TVNZ?
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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NZ First tackles TVNZ for live Super Bowl coverage whilst national sports remain sidelined for free-to-air viewers.

Neglect of Northland's internet speed disgraceful, says Winston
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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chorus
New Zealand First calls out Government over Northland internet speeds; Chorus has no funds to upgrade, says Winston Peters.

Show me the money: NZ First calls out Government on education spending
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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novopay
The Government claims it's spending more money than ever on education, but where has that money gone as parents struggle to afford schooling?.

NZ First calls out government on rural broadband in Southland
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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While the government claims its Rural Broadband Initiative is a success in Southland, their two local MPs say it’s a failure, according to NZ First.

Maths debacle: NZ First hits back
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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NZ First has hit back against a new report that has criticised teachers and how maths is being taught in schools.