Three Kiwi Indians in NZ First Party’s Candidate List
In its 21st convention and annual meeting New Zealand First party reviewed their previous year and discussed the party agenda for upcoming general elections. In the convention, party also announced its candidates list, which includes three Kiwi Indian candidates as well.
The selection of Kiwi Indian candidates ensure the representation of Indian community in the party. These three candidates are Mahesh Bindra, Anne Degia-Pala and George Abraham.
Party announced a list of policies that it will introduce if it comes in power this year. The main policies included
· A target of over 2 per cent of GDP for ICT research and development.
· Tax incentives for investment in research and development of innovative technology
· Removal of GST from all basic household food items
· Removal of GST from rates on residential property
· A cap on interest rates charged by loan sharks
· NZ Super only for New Zealanders and those who qualify by length of stay
· Stop penalising those who have pensions from overseas.
· Penalties of up to $2000, or up to three months in prison, for those who are drunk or seriously drug affected in public areas, or while trespassing on private property.
New Zealand First is committed to putting the interests of New Zealanders first through a democratic, logical and common-sense approach to policy, says party leader Winston Peters.
“Kiwis appreciate the value of common sense. That’s why we have full confidence in the policies we announced over the weekend, and they are being well received,” says Mr Peters.
“New Zealand First is committed to achieving a target of over 2 per cent of GDP for investment in new information and communications technology, and research and development.
“Our policy is to use targeted tax incentives to spur investment in innovative technology projects, research and development.
“New Zealand First will remove GST from household food items.
“We will fund the $3 billion cost per year by clamping down on tax evasion, which nets a loss of $7 billion a year, and from future projected surpluses.
“We are also extending this GST-free policy to rates on residential property, as part of our commitment to creating a fairer system for all.
“New Zealand First is going to put a cap on exorbitant interest rates charged by loan sharks preying on those who are financially vulnerable.
“New Zealand Super should not be free for all, it is only for New Zealanders and those who qualify by length of stay.
“We will protect the integrity of New Zealand Super by supporting those who are being unfairly penalised for receiving their pensions from overseas. Many Kiwis are being cheated out of their rightful income and New Zealand First will set this right.
“We have legislation that will provide an accurate picture of the extent of foreign ownership of New Zealand land and homes. We will not burry our head in the sand like National.
“New Zealand First is proposing tougher rules against those who are drunk or seriously drug affected in public areas, or while trespassing on private property. This is determined by the degree to which their behaviour could cause serious harm to themselves, or someone else.
“This law would provide penalties of up to $2000, or up to three months’ in prison.
“New Zealand First will ensure that local communities get to have a say on local government amalgamations. We do not want a repeat of the Auckland Super City fiasco.
“For New Zealand First it is all about listening to what New Zealanders want and protecting the things that we value and cherish in this country.
“Putting the interests of New Zealanders first is simple common sense. It only becomes complicated when other interests take precedence,” says Mr Peters.
In its 21st convention and annual meeting New Zealand First party reviewed their previous year and discussed the party agenda for upcoming general elections. In the convention, party also announced its candidates list, which includes three Kiwi Indian candidates as well. The selection of Kiwi...
In its 21st convention and annual meeting New Zealand First party reviewed their previous year and discussed the party agenda for upcoming general elections. In the convention, party also announced its candidates list, which includes three Kiwi Indian candidates as well.
The selection of Kiwi Indian candidates ensure the representation of Indian community in the party. These three candidates are Mahesh Bindra, Anne Degia-Pala and George Abraham.
Party announced a list of policies that it will introduce if it comes in power this year. The main policies included
· A target of over 2 per cent of GDP for ICT research and development.
· Tax incentives for investment in research and development of innovative technology
· Removal of GST from all basic household food items
· Removal of GST from rates on residential property
· A cap on interest rates charged by loan sharks
· NZ Super only for New Zealanders and those who qualify by length of stay
· Stop penalising those who have pensions from overseas.
· Penalties of up to $2000, or up to three months in prison, for those who are drunk or seriously drug affected in public areas, or while trespassing on private property.
New Zealand First is committed to putting the interests of New Zealanders first through a democratic, logical and common-sense approach to policy, says party leader Winston Peters.
“Kiwis appreciate the value of common sense. That’s why we have full confidence in the policies we announced over the weekend, and they are being well received,” says Mr Peters.
“New Zealand First is committed to achieving a target of over 2 per cent of GDP for investment in new information and communications technology, and research and development.
“Our policy is to use targeted tax incentives to spur investment in innovative technology projects, research and development.
“New Zealand First will remove GST from household food items.
“We will fund the $3 billion cost per year by clamping down on tax evasion, which nets a loss of $7 billion a year, and from future projected surpluses.
“We are also extending this GST-free policy to rates on residential property, as part of our commitment to creating a fairer system for all.
“New Zealand First is going to put a cap on exorbitant interest rates charged by loan sharks preying on those who are financially vulnerable.
“New Zealand Super should not be free for all, it is only for New Zealanders and those who qualify by length of stay.
“We will protect the integrity of New Zealand Super by supporting those who are being unfairly penalised for receiving their pensions from overseas. Many Kiwis are being cheated out of their rightful income and New Zealand First will set this right.
“We have legislation that will provide an accurate picture of the extent of foreign ownership of New Zealand land and homes. We will not burry our head in the sand like National.
“New Zealand First is proposing tougher rules against those who are drunk or seriously drug affected in public areas, or while trespassing on private property. This is determined by the degree to which their behaviour could cause serious harm to themselves, or someone else.
“This law would provide penalties of up to $2000, or up to three months’ in prison.
“New Zealand First will ensure that local communities get to have a say on local government amalgamations. We do not want a repeat of the Auckland Super City fiasco.
“For New Zealand First it is all about listening to what New Zealanders want and protecting the things that we value and cherish in this country.
“Putting the interests of New Zealanders first is simple common sense. It only becomes complicated when other interests take precedence,” says Mr Peters.
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