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State of the Nation this Sunday







New Zealand First's annual State of the Nation public meeting will be held at 1pm, Sunday 17 March at the Palmerston North Convention Centre.  



The past year proved that we could do the impossible, and now with 100 days of the coalition government under our belt, not a second has been wasted on returning commonsense and balance to our country.



However, New Zealand faces dire circumstances after three years of massive social and economic mismanagement. We'll give you the real State of the Nation. 



Join like-minded New Zealanders concerned about the direction of our country. Follow our Facebook page <[link removed]> for live updates or we will see you there!



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New Zealand First in the community



Recess weeks mean that our MPs and their teams can get out into the community to hear from everyday kiwis. We love being a part of local community events, hearing from people on the ground about what is happening for them, and participating in discussions with businesses and community groups.







Mark Patterson Hawkeswood Alluvial Gold Mine and Roxburgh Hydro Dam across Central Otago.







Tanya Unkovich visits North Haven Hospice and NorthChamber Chamber of Commerce across Northland and does a 'ride-along' with Community Patrol New Zealand in Auckland.







Jenny Marcroft across the top of the South Island meeting with the seafood sector, joined by Andy Foster and Jamie Arbuckle at the Marine Farms Association.







Visits by Jamie Arbuckle and Andy Foster to Omaka Aviation Centre, Marlborough District Council, Port Marlborough to discuss IRex, Marlborough Marine Farmers Association, Marlborough Library and Art Gallery funded by the PGF, Summerset Retirement home development, Marlborough Girls college.



Covid Inquiry – terms of reference submissions



We have received regular correspondence on the progress of the covid inquiry and we know how important this issue is to so many New Zealanders.



During this first stage, it is important to have your say on what you think the terms of reference for the inquiry should be. This will inform the scope of the inquiry going forward.



Feedback on the terms of reference - Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 - Citizen Space <[link removed]>



The time frame for submissions on the terms of reference will remain open until March 24.



New Zealand First remains committed to progress on this inquiry just as we campaigned on in 2023 and we will continue to bring you updates as and when they occur.



In the media this week







Rt Hon Winston Peters has been overseas this week promoting New Zealand’s partnerships with our international connections. You can see more of his travels on his Facebook <[link removed]> and X <[link removed]>(Twitter) <[link removed]> pages.







Following the legislation announcement for fast-track consenting last week, there has been plenty of media coverage. Of particular interest was an article in the Herald written by Audrey Young.



Evident when the Fast Track Approvals Bill went through parliament, the article discusses the use of Treaty references in legislation. Have a read and let us know what you think.



- Shane Jones: No more Treaty clause 'mission creep' - New Zealand First (nzfirst.nz) <[link removed]>



All Shane’s interviews from the week can be found below:



- Shane Jones Talks 'Treaty Mission Creep' <[link removed]>



- Is the Govt Avoiding Democratic Process with Its Infrastructure Fast Tracking Bill? <[link removed]>

- Shane Jones | Minister of Regional Development <[link removed]>

- NZ First's Shane Jones says fast-tracking infrastructure will 'modernise nation' <[link removed]>



"We are traditional Westminster parliamentarians. Sovereignty rests with Parliament and we want to avoid a situation on Treaty matters where the rule of law is replaced by the rule of lawyers". – Shane Jones



Team updates







We had a great set up at the Central District Field Days this week in Fielding, with plenty of our team there to talk about all things New Zealand First, and what we have been achieving for you in parliament.



Wellington based Andy Foster made his first appearance on our regular interview panel with TV1 Breakfast too. You can find the link to watch here <[link removed]>.



And make sure you take a listen to Cam Slater’s latest episode on Reality Check Radio, as he interviews List MP Tanya Unkovich on her journey so far in parliament.



- TANYA UNKOVICH: NZ First MP: On Her Maiden Speech, Challenges Faced And Her Goals - Reality Check Radio <[link removed]>



Our team will be back in Wellington next week and we will bring you all the updates.



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