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National Must Leave Politics Out Of Education

Monday, 14 September 2026, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“Parents, schools and students deserve a Labour Government that is focused on making education work for them, not a National Government that is focused on their own report card,” Labour’s education spokesperson Ginny Andersen said. More >>

Luxon’s Fast-Track Gamble Could Leave Ratepayers With The Bill

Monday, 14 September 2026, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

At a time when households are already struggling with the cost of living, the last thing they need is National making decisions that push up their rates. More >>

Faster, Cheaper Auckland Train Trips Under Labour

Monday, 14 September 2026, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“The City Rail Link is a huge step forward for Auckland. Aucklanders can finally experience faster, more frequent and more connected train services,” Labour transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere said. More >>

Labour Will Strengthen KiwiSaver For Future Generations

Sunday, 13 September 2026, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

"Stronger KiwiSaver means more wealth in Kiwi hands and more investment here at home. Labour will back Kiwis to save and back the businesses that will grow our economy," Barbara Edmonds said. More >>

Simeon Missing In Action On Health

Friday, 11 September 2026, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“Simeon Brown wouldn’t face doctors when invited to speak as Minister at last week’s Association of Salaried Medical Specialists conference. I was more than happy to take his place,” Labour health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall said. More >>

Labour To Ensure An Immigration System That Works For New Zealand

Friday, 11 September 2026, 9:05 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Immigration should be planned around what New Zealand needs, and it should be managed in a way that's fair to everyone here and everyone who comes," Labour Immigration spokesperson Phil Twyford said. More >>

National Hides Its Real Plan For Kiwis

Thursday, 10 September 2026, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Christopher Luxon is promising ‘no new taxes’ in public while his government has been getting advice on an $8 billion GST hike in private, Labour campaign chair Kieran McAnulty said. More >>

Luxon And Upston Need To Apologise To Kiwis

Thursday, 10 September 2026, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The review is damning. It makes clear the root cause of this disaster was National's rushed law-making and up to 700 jobs cut at MSD. More >>

National Caught Misleading Kiwis

Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

National wants people to believe things about Labour policies that simply aren’t true because it knows the reality of its own record is deeply unpopular, Labour campaign chair Kieran McAnulty said. More >>

Labour Will Make AI Work For New Zealanders

Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 11:41 am | New Zealand Labour Party

"We can't afford three more years of National letting big tech call all the shots. It's time New Zealand set its own rules, so that all New Zealanders benefit," said Labour science, technology and innovation spokesperson Reuben Davidson. More >>

Luxon Must Step In On Bungled Benefits

Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 10:10 am | New Zealand Labour Party

“National is denying food grants at a drastically higher rate while failing to tackle the cost of living. NZ'ers simply cannot afford another three years of this govt," said Labour social development & employment spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime. More >>