Further statement from Rt Hon Winston Peters

Thursday, 9 July 2020, 1:31 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Government

A further update from DPM:

Deputy Prime Minister and New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes and thoughts at this time.

He would also like to extend his thanks to the medical staff involved following successful keyhole surgery this morning.

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Using Scoop for work?

Scoop is free for personal use, but you’ll need a licence for work use. This is part of our Ethical Paywall and how we fund Scoop. Join today with plans starting from less than $3 per week, plus gain access to exclusive Pro features.

Join Pro Individual Find out more

Find more from New Zealand Government on InfoPages.

Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines

NEW ZEALAND POLITICS

Gordon Campbell: On The Costs Of Regulating Cost, And Burkina Faso As A Role Model

Funny how “blow-out” gets so readily applied to cost escalation in the provision of public services (hospital rebuilds, the Cook Strait ferries) but when politicians get the figures wrong for their pet projects, its just a matter of opinion. Case in point : the original cost estimates for the Regulatory Standards Bill came to $18 million a year – but this week, MBIE calculations released under the Official Information Act indicate that the annual cost could be $50-60 million, or roughly three times the original figure.

Helen Clark Foundation: The Helen Clark Foundation Launches Honorary Fellow Programme

Rt Hon Helen Clark, the Foundation's patron, says 'we are very pleased to have these values-driven thought leaders contributing to our Foundation's mission of developing fair, sustainable and inclusive solutions to key long-term issues facing New Zealand.'

Department of Conservation: Call For Public Information On Auckland Marine Mammal Cases

When people or organisations don’t follow the rules, it further threatens our special places and native wildlife. DOC takes these responsibilities very seriously and has a range of enforcement tools to hold rule-breakers to account.

New Zealand Jewish Council: NZ Jewish Council Clarifies Position - Advocating For Safety And Accountability, Not Censorship

NZJC categorically rejects the mischaracterisation made by the Free Speech Union that it is calling for censorship in response to the rise in antisemitism in New Zealand.