New Zealand Labour Party - Latest News [Page 1]
Health System Will Suffer From ‘Let It Fail’ Strategy
Monday, 10 February 2025, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s cutting of digital staff in our health system will put patients at risk and leave hospitals vulnerable to cyber-attack. Feedback from Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora staff on proposed redundancies in data and digital staff reveals deep ... More >>
Cuts To School Bus Routes Put Northland Kids At Risk
Monday, 10 February 2025, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The latest reports from Northland show at least seven schools are affected, with some students facing long, treacherous walks on busy highways like State Highway 10. More >>
Watered Down Investor Visa Will Fail Economy
Sunday, 9 February 2025, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Dumbing down the rules for the investor visa risks watering down the economic benefits for New Zealand,” Labour immigration spokesperson Phil Twyford said. More >>
Craven Silence On ICC Conveys Consent
Sunday, 9 February 2025, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“In its efforts to appease the new USA administration, New Zealand should not cravenly abandon its principles,” David Parker said. More >>
Health Leadership In Disarray While Kiwis Miss Out
Friday, 7 February 2025, 11:37 am | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealanders want to know they can access healthcare when they need it. This chaos at the top only shows the Prime Minister is failing to deliver that, says Labour’s acting health spokesperson Peeni Henare. More >>
Māori And Pacific People Hit Hardest By Lack Of Jobs
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Unemployment among Pacific People is now 10.5%, up from 6.1% when National took office. Across all groups, unemployment reached 5.1%—a four-year high. More >>
Unemployment Soars As Government Fails Kiwis
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 11:24 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“This is what happens when the Government chooses to slash funding for frontline services, cut public sector jobs, and undermine economic stability,” Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Still No Commitment To Build More Public Houses
Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
It’s simple, build more public houses so that people have somewhere to live. Housing is the bare minimum that a person needs to live, and to help turn their life around. More >>
Mining Plan Offers False Promises With Real Damage
Friday, 31 January 2025, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Shane Jones’ announcement is shortsighted, environmentally reckless, and a giveaway to private mining interests,” Labour’s energy spokesperson Megan Woods said. More >>
Dunedin Wins, Hospital Build Continues
Friday, 31 January 2025, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Though there are fewer beds than originally planned, this is a win for the people of the Southern region,” Labour health infrastructure spokesperson Tracey McLellan said. More >>
Frontline Providers Deserve Certainty, Not Name-calling
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“In August last year, Karen Chhour was calling frontline service providers “disgruntled” and accusing them of using Oranga Tamariki as a “cash cow,” Labour children’s spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>
Seymour’s School Lunch Cuts Already Failing Kids
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“This Government slashed school lunch funding and handed the job to a global corporation instead of supporting local suppliers—now kids are stuck with worse meals,” Labour education spokesperson Jan Tinetti said. More >>
Govt Soft On Prosecuting Migrant Exploitation
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
MPs were told in select committee today that there were 3,925 reports of exploitation called in by the public, and 812 investigations – however only four prosecutions. More >>
More Road Deaths Likely If Evidence Not Followed
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 11:51 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Where it is safe to do so, we do not oppose raising speed limits. However, the Government’s making many of these changes based on a campaign promise, rather than evidence,” Labour’s transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere said. More >>
Luxon Misleading On The Economy
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Let’s set the record straight: National’s economic mismanagement has caused a recession that began after they took office,” Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Nicola Willis Prioritises Visitors Over Everyday Kiwis
Monday, 27 January 2025, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"The fact that Nicola Willis is offering benefits to visitors that she won’t even allow New Zealanders, shows exactly where her priorities lie,” Labour’s finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Nicola Willis Has A New Job While She Oversees New Zealanders Losing Theirs
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Despite inflation easing globally, National has failed to steer our economy out of trouble, leaving families worse off,” Labour’s finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Cabinet Reshuffle A Futile Exercise From Failing Government
Sunday, 19 January 2025, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“National’s reshuffle demonstrates what New Zealanders already know – that Christopher Luxon’s inexperience and inept leadership are taking New Zealand backwards,” said Labour leader Chris Hipkins. More >>
Labour Mourns Passing Of Dame Tariana Turia
Friday, 3 January 2025, 10:13 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Dame Tariana was a true leader, the very definition of a wāhine toa,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. “The Labour Party sends condolences to Dame Tariana’s many whanau. May she rest now, with her loving husband George,” Labour leader Chris ... More >>
Labour Acknowledges Lyn Fleming's Death
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"My aroha and thoughts are with Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's family and Police colleagues, who have lost a precious person in their lives," Labour's Police spokesperson Ginny Andersen said. More >>