NZ First To Provide Supply And Confidence
Tuesday, 18 October 2005, 9:55 am
Press Release: New Zealand First Party
17 October 2005
New Zealand First To Provide Supply And
Confidence To Labour-Led Government
The Rt Hon Winston
Peters today announced that New Zealand First will remain
out of coalition government whilst agreeing to a confidence
and supply agreement with the Labour-led government.
“The
primary consideration for New Zealand First’s caucus and the
party board of directors was the need to ensure a durable
and stable government.
“To this end, New Zealand First
has ensured that the potential for an unstable ‘Mexican
standoff’ in Parliament is removed and a clear majority can
be established on confidence and supply motions.
“New
Zealand First is committed to ensuring that this government
will last its full term – to November 2008.
“The
agreement provides the opportunity for New Zealand First to
deliver to its supporters on a range of key policy
initiatives heralded during the 2005 election
campaign.
“This is a positive arrangement that highlights
the potential of MMP for a party to provide both stable
government and deliver to their constituents. We look
forward to making this work over the next three years,”
concluded Mr Peters.
ENDS
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