… Another day, another smear……
I turned up for Agenda Sunday morning on TV One to talk about why there has been an orchestrated smear campaign against NZ First and why they don’t want us talking about the real issues. They cut my time short and wasted it by having John Roughan - a man who has declared himself a National Party supporter - asking the same old questions that were answered months ago. John wants us to change our story, because the facts just don’t suit his misconceptions. Worst, to have a man of John’s journalistic experience actually sit there and snigger when I tried to answer a serious question about the economy and the Reserve Bank Act was appalling. His prejudices were exposed for what they are.
It was a lost opportunity to hear what NZ First will do to avert the recession and deep depression we could find ourselves in if the country’s policy settings aren’t right.
The facts remain that despite all these smears that have been cast against NZ First in recent months, every time a formal inquiry has been undertaken, we’ve been cleared - the SFO, the Electoral Commission and we expect the Police to exonerate us any day. That’s the important thing to remember - no amount of shoddy journalism can replace proper investigation of the facts. When the latter happens, NZ First has been exonerated every time. Sure our party has made the odd mistake, but which political party never has?
We believe fair-minded New Zealanders understand that crucial difference between fact and fiction. And we are confident we’ll be returned to Parliament in 6 days time. Get out there and spread the word this final week - make sure your friends and family vote NZ First on November 8th.
November 3rd, 2008 at 10:35 am
Whatever happens, post election, after all is settled - you should get a docomentary done on what has happended.
November 3rd, 2008 at 1:33 pm
We were out putting up New Zealand First Billboards, & spreading the word, very interesting too, listening to peoples opinions. After a dozen or so comments from passing folk, some for some against (one whispering, don’t tell my wife!) we guessed we were definately on the positive side. I don’t know where they get these erractic poll results from, no one has ever called us. So eight Billboards up, missed Agenda & forgot to record it! We are not seniors yet either! Reports on programe were good, and we can imagine the rest. Indeed we do know fact from fiction. Go Winnie & NZFirst. We are doing our best.
November 3rd, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Unfortunately Winston the reason they don’t want you to talk policy is because we appear to be the only party with any policy worth it’s salt. Hence the grap from our policy documents for this election from every other party - major and minor - and all because we put them in writing under the correct impression the New Zealand Public has the right to know what they are voting FOR not just against. I must admit I am looking forward to November the 8th - well actually November the 9th.
November 3rd, 2008 at 9:40 pm
When NZ First returns to Parliament from this election, we need to investigate into the way media operates. Media are supposed to be the safety net of which all New Zealanders can access democracy. Instead, a corrupted bunch of amateur journalists who have been bought by the big spending powers to run around and do the dirty work for overseas owners.
It is time we sanction the media companies and clearly outline some boundaries around the way they operate. The standard of media reporting has been severely compromised. Not good for our future generation who would like to become good reporters or journalists.
November 4th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Winston Peters a great leader to move this country forward during this difficult time.
Vote Winston!
Vote NZ First!
I WILL!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:42 am
Hi Winston,
I have been thinking about why all of a sudden the ACT party have brushed the mould off Roger the Dodger and trying to wrangle him a cabinet post. I remember how rogernomics got in last time … on the coat strings of an economic crisis - in particular a cashflow crisis. I short term issue was blown out of all prportion and used as an excuse to drive horrendously devestating social reforms that resulted in huge unemployment and social upheaval. Yes not all bad at all… some was much needed - but what i am thinking is …perhaps the economic pattern is repeating itself here. Perhaps these old dogs see another chance at expressing their ideologies. Perhaps these od dogs smell blood.
I am concerned. I am concerned that this recession could easily be turned into a crisis. When combined with other factors like our own looming sub-prime crisis and 50billion in Uridashi Bonds to be cashed up in next twelve months, there will be lots of opportunities for massive change. I dont like the idea of an ACT party king maker hand in desperately slutty national puppet during this time.
Keys has been using the word “centrist” alot lately…almost every sentence coming out of his mouth these days declares him to be a ‘centrist’. Yeh right.
If that happens - then we may have a time in this country where the Lange reforms look tame in comparison.
November 4th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
The heart of the matter, lost in the swirl,
one, and only one day matter:
8 November.
The favour of a proper reply is requested at the
ballot box: New Zealand First.
November 9th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Integrity, I belive you definately have it. Why, because you are always cleared from another pathetic enquiry.
Your a leader in great respects, when interviewed your always in control, when sniggled at by the intolerable media and mp’s, you direct them back on track with confidence, assertiveness and a forthwith attitude.
Your attitude towards politics, the coat of thick skin, the expertise to forsee lead you into history as a name that will never be forgotten.
However a name to always be aware of, especially if your buddies from the opposition are ripping of the tax payers monies, who are you going to call: Winston Peter!
I look forward to researching/discussing the plan to keep NZ First alive with the man himself,
I will in touch…
Law Student
University of Waikato.