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Government Denies Homelessness Reality
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“The gall of Tama Potaka to celebrate the housing crisis today is astounding when frontline providers and the Rotorua Lakes Council have reported a significant increase in rough sleeping in Rotorua,” Labour housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty said. More >>
Luxon’s Health Failures Laid Bare
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“National has made it harder and more expensive than ever to get healthcare. It’s unacceptable that since Luxon took office, over 100,000 more people can’t afford to see a doctor when they need help,” Labour health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall ... More >>
Prices Continue To Soar Under Luxon
Monday, 17 November 2025, 11:42 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Christopher Luxon promised to ease the cost of living, instead he’s making it worse, Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
National Takes NZ Backwards On Climate Change
Friday, 14 November 2025, 10:59 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Climate change is a global challenge that demands real action here at home. National’s failure to act is costing New Zealand the chance to build a cleaner, stronger economy for the future, says Labour’s Climate Change spokesperson Deborah Russell. More >>
Regulatory Standards Bill Won’t Be Around For Long
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Regulatory Standards Bill puts corporate interests ahead of what’s best for the public. It puts everything from our health to clean water and food safety at risk, Labour regulation spokesperson Duncan Webb said. More >>
Record Numbers Continue To Leave Under Luxon
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Christopher Luxon promised to fix the economy, but he’s made it worse, Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
One Year On And Survivors Still Waiting For Justice
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 9:33 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Pausing historic claims for months and forcing survivors to prove they’re a ‘good’ survivor is both cruel and immoral. They’ve waited far too long and adding new hurdles is simply wrong. More >>
National Caves To Big Tobacco As NZ Tumbles Down Global Rankings
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 8:35 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Tobacco companies have a long history of weakening health policies to protect their bottom line. Christopher Luxon’s weak leadership means they’ve had the opportunity to do that at the expense of New Zealander’s health. More >>
Luxon Confirms Asset Sales On The Table
Monday, 10 November 2025, 11:33 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Christopher Luxon knows his economic strategy is failing, so he’s desperate, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Govt Concedes Cheap School Lunches A Flop
Friday, 7 November 2025, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“After an outrageous year of botch-ups, the Government has finally conceded that its cheap school lunches have been a failure,” Labour’s education spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>
Labour Will Make Cervical Screening Free
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand has committed to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030. Free cervical screening and HPV vaccination will help us reach that goal, Labour health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall said. More >>
Govt’s Jobseeker Target A Complete Failure
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
This Government has a target of reducing jobseekers by 50,000 by 2030, but they are already closer to doubling that number than meeting it, Labour social development spokesperson Willie Jackson said. More >>
Highest Unemployment Rate In Nearly A Decade
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“The unemployment rate is now at its highest level in nearly a decade. That’s 160,000 people unemployed, the highest number since 1994 and about the same size as the population of Tauranga." More >>
Govt’s Failure On Mental Health Laid Bare
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“National has made it harder to see a doctor and slashed funding to frontline mental health services,” said Labour’s Mental Health spokesperson Ingrid Leary. More >>
Minister Must Put Children, Not Politics At The Heart Of Curriculum
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Teachers and experts are saying loud and clear that they were shut out of this process. That’s not collaboration - that’s chaos,” Labour education spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>
Mandatory Pay Reporting To Help Close Pay Gaps
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Pay Transparency Bill will require large employers to report pay differences and include pay ranges in job advertisements, shining a light on pay gaps and helping to close them. More >>
Targeted Tax To Grow The Economy And Fund Free Doctor’s Visits
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 8:08 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Right now, our tax system rewards property speculation instead of the people creating jobs and growing the economy. We will change that,” Labour leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Labour Bill Backs Kiwi Talent And Investment
Saturday, 25 October 2025, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
My Member’s Bill will expand Invest New Zealand’s mandate to include Kiwi investors, not just foreign ones, Labour’s finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says. More >>
Labour Backs Kiwi Game Developers To Grow
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 11:26 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Labour will make sure the huge job and economic opportunities from New Zealand’s gaming sector stay right here at home,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Duncan Webb Won’t Seek Re-Election In 2026
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Being an MP is an enormous honour – and I want to thank my local members and the people of Christchurch for putting their trust in me to do this job on their behalf, Duncan Webb said. More >>
