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Defence Force numbers slashed
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 8:16 am | New Zealand Labour Party
A previously secret report reveals plans to slash hundreds more positions in the New Zealand Defence Force, says Labour’s Defence spokesperson Phil Goff. More >>
Silver Fern Farms must consider all options
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Silver Fern Farms should seriously consider local bids to ensure its vital meat industry cooperative remains in New Zealand hands, Labour’s Primary Industries spokesperson Damien O’Connor says. More >>
Common sense wins in coastal hazard decision
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Poto Williams MP for Christchurch East 29 September 2015 Common sense wins in coastal hazard decision More >>
Government has to be careful of Kermadec fish hooks
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 11:31 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Kermadec marine sanctuary is a win for the many conservation groups who have campaigned long and hard for this protection to be granted, says Labour’s Conservation Spokesperson Ruth Dyson. “Labour supports the initiative but hopes the Government ... More >>
Govt must seek urgent explanation after death in custody
Monday, 28 September 2015, 11:48 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government must seek an urgent explanation from the Australian Government about the treatment of New Zealand citizens being held in detention centres after the tragic death in custody of Junior Togatuki, Opposition Leader Andrew Little says. More >>
No excuse for teen’s lengthy cell lock-up
Monday, 28 September 2015, 11:47 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Jacinda Adern Justice Spokesperson Children’s Spokesperson 28 September No excuse for teen’s lengthy cell lock-up A planned overhaul of CYF must include an evaluation of the availability of placements for youngsters caught up in the youth justice system, ... More >>
Louise Nicholas to deliver 4th Dame Dorothy Fraser lecture
Monday, 28 September 2015, 10:34 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The woman who took on the police force over rape and abuse and won will deliver the fourth annual Dame Dorothy Fraser Lecture tonight in Dunedin. More >>
Small town community stands up
Friday, 25 September 2015, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Maori businesses engaged with corporate giant Talley’s should make a stand and withdraw their support, says Labour’s Primary Industries spokesperson Meka Whaitiri. More >>
A spoonful of sugar…would be better than two
Friday, 25 September 2015, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealanders’ high sugar consumption could be cut overnight with an industry-led initiative to reduce the amount of sugar in all processed foods, Labour’s Health spokesperson Annette King says. More >>
So where is John Key's magic bullet now?
Friday, 25 September 2015, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key’s reliance on research to deal with agricultural emissions may be scuppered by a 20 per cent cut in AgResearch staff in the coming year, says Labour’s Climate Change spokesperson Megan Woods. More >>
Spierings should lead by example and take a pay cut
Friday, 25 September 2015, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings’ $770,000 pay rise at a time when farmer’s incomes have been halved will enrage many who face farming at a loss into the next season at least, Labour’s Primary Industries spokesperson Damien O’Connor says. More >>
Auckland remains a speculator’s paradise
Friday, 25 September 2015, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Auckland remains a speculator’s paradise New Reserve Bank figures show the Auckland housing market remains a speculator’s paradise with investors taking out mortgages for more than 5000 properties a month, Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford ... More >>
Democracy for Canterbury after CERA
Friday, 25 September 2015, 11:35 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The transition model for Canterbury’s post-CERA structures has been welcomed by Labour’s Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Spokesperson, Ruth Dyson. “Today’s announcement heralds a return of decision making roles to the community. Agencies ... More >>
Another day, another horror health story
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Jonathan Coleman is fast running out of excuses for the sorry state of New Zealand’s public health system, Labour’s Health spokesperson Annette King says. More >>
Overcharged drivers must be refunded
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The ACC Minister must ensure owners of cars “inconsistently” classified under her flawed risk-rating model are refunded for being overcharged for their motor vehicle registration ACC levy, Labour’s ACC Spokesperson Sue Moroney says. More >>
Time to sack AgResearch board and start again
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Time to sack AgResearch board and start again Steven Joyce needs to stop the shambolic AgResearch restructure, sack the board and start again to halt the ongoing long term damage to our science skills and biggest export industry, says Labour’s Economic ... More >>
$727K and counting on loopy rules stunt
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Paula Bennett has wasted three-quarters of a million dollars on her Rules Reduction Taskforce which proposed loopy rules like allowing builders to self-certify their work, Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford says. More >>
Bright line test: Chaos and collateral damage
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s bright line test was an act of desperation that has descended into chaos for the Government and experts say will cause collateral damage for homeowners, Labour’s Finance spokesperson Grant Robertson says. “OIA papers show officials advised against ... More >>
Otago can add a billion to our economy
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
David Clark Economic Development Spokesperson 24 September 2015 Otago can add a billion to our economy More >>
Gisborne - the economic gloom capital
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Almost one in five people in Gisborne are on some sort of benefit, the highest rate in the country, says Labour’s Economic Development spokesperson David Clark. More >>
