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Luxon Insults Struggling Businesses Instead Of Fixing The Economy
Saturday, 1 August 2026, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"Christopher Luxon can't insult his way out of a failing economic record. Small business owners deserve a government that listens and has a real plan to help them succeed,” Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Report Shows PSC Ads Risked Political Neutrality
Friday, 31 July 2026, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealanders need to know that public agencies act independently and don't use public money for political purposes. More >>
Luxon Breaks Promise On Sick Leave
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 7:02 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Another day, another broken promise from a ‘wealthy and sorted’ Prime Minister who is out of touch with the reality of everyday Kiwis’ lives,” Labour’s workplace relations and safety spokesperson Jan Tinetti said. More >>
Bishop’s Spin Can’t Hide National’s Failure To Build
Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Chris Bishop is claiming credit for 3000 social homes in Auckland, but his Government has actually built just 533 across the whole country,” Labour housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty said. More >>
Labour To Back Volunteer Firefighters And Lower Power Bills For Businesses
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Firefighters put themselves on the line to protect New Zealanders. They deserve an ACC system that recognises the risks they take and supports them if they’re injured or become ill as a result of their service,” said Kieran McAnulty. More >>
Clean Slate Bill Passes First Reading With Unanimous Support
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 9:33 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“My Member’s Bill will modernise the Clean Slate Act so more people who have turned their lives around can access jobs, housing and other opportunities without being permanently defined by historic, low-level offending,” Labour MP Tangi Utikere ... More >>
NZ A Step Closer To Banning Virginity Testing
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 7:08 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Virginity testing is invasive, degrading and has no medical or scientific basis. It is a harmful violation of human rights that can cause trauma and physical abuse,” Labour MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan said. More >>
National Plays Politics With Consent Laws
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“This Bill was always intended to be multipartisan, because this shouldn’t be a political issue," said Labour Justice spokesperson Camilla Belich. More >>
GP Costs Up 21 Percent Under National
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“When people can’t afford to see their doctor, they put off getting care. That means conditions get worse and people end up needing more expensive hospital treatment," said Labour health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall. More >>
Inflation Hits Two-Year High Under Luxon
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 11:07 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Costs were climbing before the Middle East conflict drove fuel prices even higher. National's decisions have left New Zealand more exposed and more vulnerable than it needed to be. More >>
817 Missing Homes Expose National's Housing Failure
Monday, 20 July 2026, 11:23 am | New Zealand Labour Party
National promised to build an additional 1,500 homes through Budget 2024. By this point they should have delivered around 750. They've managed just 270, barely 18 percent of what they promised. More >>
National Should Stop Delaying Consent Law Reform
Sunday, 19 July 2026, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand’s current consent law leaves too much room for ambiguity, with the possibility of consent at times inferred by inaction. More >>
Cost Of Living Still Rising Under Luxon
Friday, 17 July 2026, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Labour has a plan to make life more affordable, with three free doctor's visits, free prescriptions, a $20 public transport fare cap, & lower power bills through SolarSaver. It's a plan that puts money back in people's pockets,” Barbara Edmonds ... More >>
More Kiwis Out Of Work Under National
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealanders need more pathways into secure work, not punishments and empty promises from an out of touch Prime Minister. More >>
National’s Transport Promises Hit Reality
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 11:06 am | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand needs a transport programme built on realistic funding and credible planning, not election slogans. More >>
Cost Of Living Keeps Rising As Mortgage Rates Set To Go Up
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National promised to fix the cost of living, but two and a half years on, their record is higher costs and higher unemployment, Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Labour Will Scrap Harmful Disability Bill
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
This Bill ignores the reality many families face, while stripping disabled people of the choice and control they deserve. More >>
Luxon Doesn’t Know The Facts About Homeless
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
While New Zealanders are being forced into cars, garages, overcrowded homes and onto the streets, Christopher Luxon can't even get the most basic facts right. More >>
Labour Rules Out Social Housing Rent Increase
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour chooses lower costs for tenants, more affordable homes, and long-term solutions to the housing crisis. More >>
Labour To Expand Apprenticeship Boost
Sunday, 28 June 2026, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Apprentices need more support, and New Zealand needs more skilled workers. This policy delivers both, and it’s just the start of Labour's plan to build good careers right here in New Zealand,” Shanan Halbert said. More >>
