Caucus update: September wrap up



WINSTON PETERS

- Winston and Shane were down south, where Port Otago announced an investment of $13.5 million in a new rail siding.
- More rail in Auckland, as the third main rail line was opened.
- Invoked the ‘agree to disagree’ clause <[link removed]> in relation to the Government’s announcement that will change current migrant work visa holders to automatically become new residents.
- Introduced a new Member’s Bill <[link removed]> to establish a four-year pilot prostate cancer screening programme in two regions (North and South).  
- Officially announced Shane Jones as the Deputy Leader of New Zealand First.
- Delivered a speech <[link removed]> to over 1000 people in Palmerston North, following the conclusion of our annual New Zealand First convention.

Some of Winston’s recent interviews:

- 'This place was alive once' - Winston Peters 'disgusted' at state of Wellington <[link removed]>
- Winston Peters On NZ First’s Conference, Benjamin Doyle’s Resignation & Media Bias <[link removed]>
- 'Tragedy': Foreign Minister speaks on the death of Charlie Kirk <[link removed]>
- "Different emphasis": Peters denies foreign investors housing deal's a loosening of ban <[link removed]>

Keep up to date with what the leader is saying on his Facebook page. <[link removed]>



SHANE JONES

- Reopened oil and gas exploration <[link removed]> across New Zealand to create jobs, boost our economy, and create long term energy resilience.
- We are using NZ coal again: <[link removed]> Shane put the pressure on gentailers and confirmed that the Huntly Coal Mine will now source local coal again.
- Interviewed himself! <[link removed]>
- Hosted a Blue September Prostate Cancer Awareness event at parliament.
- Visited Reefton Distilling Company, a Provincial Growth Project.
- Attended the opening of the Reefton mining accommodation on the West Coast.
- Spoke to the New Zealand First membership <[link removed]> at our annual convention in Palmerston North.

Some of Shane’s recent interviews:

- NZ coal back in the mix for Huntly power station <[link removed]>
- Shane Jones On Why New Zealand Should Consider Nuclear Energy <[link removed]>
- Shane Jones on call for Methanex gas supply redistribution <[link removed]>
- Gas could run dry before the end of the decade, Resources Minister warns <[link removed]>
- Shane Jones Speaks Out: The Maori Party and Media Influence <[link removed]>

Check out Shane’s latest clips on our you tube channel. <[link removed]>



CASEY COSTELLO

- Attended the Alzheimer’s NZ Summit as part of Alzheimer’s awareness week <[link removed]>.
- Announced new customs legislation <[link removed]> to ensure that the right people pay for costs associated with goods management across our border.
- Attended an event celebrating 100 Years of Rural Women NZ, hosted by the Waikato Rural Women team.
- Spoke at the National Refugee Resettlement Forum in parliament.
- Caught up with the team from the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ.
- Attended the 50th Independence Anniversary of Papua New Guinea and the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with New Zealand.
- Hosted the New Zealand First caucus update at the New Zealand First caucus update <[link removed]> at our annual convention.

Head to Casey’s Facebook page <[link removed]> to see what she’s up to.



MARK PATTERSON

- Travelled to China <[link removed]> to promote New Zealand’s strong wool sector internationally and support increased exports.
- Accompanied the Minister for Mental Health on the next lot of Rural Health roadshows.
- Travelled to Taranaki for multiple stakeholder meetings and attended the dawn ceremony opening for the New Plymouth Airport solar array.
- Spoke at the Business Climate Change Conference in Auckland.
- Attended the Southern “Clash of the Colleges” Agrifutures event at Telford.
- Announced a $2.25m dollar loan <[link removed]> to further develop the Space Ops satellite tracking centre in Awarua.

Listen to a recent interview with Mark ("Demand is definitely ramping up": NZ wool exports could double over next decade <[link removed]>) or head to his Facebook page <[link removed]> which is always jam packed with his travels, including all the highlights from his China trip. 



JENNY MARCROFT

- Was back in the regions catching up with local radio hosts.
- Celebrated World Pharmacist Day <[link removed]>.
- Continued championing our oyster farmers <[link removed]>.
- Caught up on the latest updates on the expansion of rural connectivity.
- Hosted a group of amazing rangatahi who are working across the seafood sector on aquaculture farms, fishing vessels and innovation.
- Attended the Sustainable Seafood and Innovation Awards alongside Oceans & Fisheries Minister Shane Jones.

Read Jenny’s latest column <[link removed]> in her local paper, the Mahurangi Matters.



JAMIE ARBUCKLE, ANDY FOSTER & DAVID WILSON

- Jamie arrived home from being in Vietnam and Mongolia <[link removed]> as part of the Speaker’s delegation.
- Andy visited the NZ Steel Glenbrook Mill <[link removed]> to celebrate all things New Zealand made and how we can support Kiwi businesses.
- David has certainly hit the ground running since joining the team just a few short months ago, meeting with stakeholders and community groups in recess weeks.

Read what David had to say about New Zealand First’s recent policy announcement <[link removed]> for 2026 on KiwiSaver.

And a little something new… New Zealand First is now on spotify!

Go and check out some of our favourite tunes <[link removed]>, or catch up on our podcast series <[link removed]>.

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