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Hello Friend,
Rt Hon Winston Peters’ first speech back today in
parliament
Now is the time for New Zealand’s economic
future
“If New Zealand can grow it, or make it, then
we should…”
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the Rt. Hon. Winston Peters' speech in Parliament today
Our focus now is to rebuild our economy
New Zealand has now moved from alert level 4 to
level 3, allowing many business to resume operations
with strict safety measures.
The past five weeks under lockdown would not have been easy
for them. Indeed, it wasn’t easy for any of
us.
But because of the sacrifices we have made, the threat of
COVID-19 is now less threatening than before.
Our focus now must be to rebuild our
economy.
New Zealand First has been working hard to
promote future-proof policies that will create jobs and stimulate
economy growth.
Minister Shane Jones has been
working on a massive infrastructure drive that will begin within the
next 3 months.
We have been looking at policies that will ensure banks give
New Zealanders a fair go: ensuring reasonable interest rates and
capital available for our businesses.
Under Alert Level 4, our mission was to “stay at home, save
lives”. Under Alert Level 3, we should strive to “shop local, save
local businesses”.
Let’s buy from our small and medium businesses who have
undoubtedly been hit hard by the health
crisis.
As we curbed the spread of COVID-19 by working together, we
should do the same to rebuild our economy, save businesses, and keep
Kiwis working.
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Rt Hon Winston Peters addresses small businesses in light
of Alert level 3
Watch
Rt Hon Winston Peters message to our small businesses
New Zealand First will be fighting on behalf of small
business owners and their workers as we emerge from Alert Level
4 lockdown.
We want to ensure that our small businesses are given a fair
chance of surviving and then thriving
post-lockdown.
We want small businesses to grow post-lockdown and NZ First
will push for policies that will achieve this.
Minister for Seniors Tracey Martin releases level 3 guidance for
our seniors
Listen
to the Hon Tracey Martin discuss what alert level 3 means for our
seniors.
Minister for Seniors Tracey Martin talks
about what Alert Level 3 will look like for our senior
citizens.
Even before alert level 4, our seniors were asked to
self-isolate since - in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic - they
are the most vulnerable.
Many of our 65-pluses had active lifestyles before lockdown.
That had to be curtailed to protect them from the threat of the viral
outbreak.
It was a necessary decision to look after them, but we cannot
keep isolating our seniors longer.
Under Alert Level 3, we must give them back some of that
freedom while at the same time ensuring they are safe from
COVID-19.
READ MORE:
Level 3 guidance for seniors available
Alert Level 3 hunting rules confirmed
The government has announced a confirmation of hunting rules for
during Alert level 3.
READ MORE: Ban
on hunting under alert level 3 lifted
Provincial Growth Fund projects resume at Alert Level 3
Provincial Growth Fund projects around the country that were halted
during Alert Level 4 will gain renewed momentum under level 3 with
work getting back under way, Regional Economic Development Minister
Shane Jones announced.
At Alert Level 3, more than 60 projects representing $439.8 million
worth of investment are expected to get going again.
“The purpose of the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) has always been to
stimulate regional economies and create sustainable employment. That
purpose is even more critical now, in these unprecedented
circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic,” the Minister
said.
READ
MORE: PGF projects resume at alert level 3
Winter energy payments to begin on 1st of May
It can be remembered that the Coalition Government announced
doubling the amount of Winter Energy Payments paid as part of our
COVID-19 support package.
The Winter Energy Payments is available for our seniors and
those on jobseeker support, sole parent support, veterans’
pension, amongst other lists of eligible
beneficiaries.
These payments will begin on the 1st of
May.
CLICK
HERE to learn more about the Winter Energy Payments and if you are
eligible
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