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Serco’s other detention centre of shame
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
David Shearer Foreign Affairs Spokesperson 1 October 2015 Serco’s other detention centre of shame While Serco fails spectacularly to run safe prisons in New Zealand, Kiwis are being held illegally at the notorious Serco run Christmas Island Detention ... More >>
Bright line test already set to flat line
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 9:25 am | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s bright line test that comes into force today will have little impact on house prices and speculation, shown by National’s recent last-ditch efforts to talk down the housing market, Labour’s Finance spokesperson Grant Robertson ... More >>
Lack of consultation over Kermadec ocean sanctuary
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A lack of consultation with important iwi stakeholders about the establishment of the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary could lead to legal challenges, says Labour’s Fisheries spokesperson Rino Tirikatene. More >>
Widespread caution on tertiary league tables justified
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Steven Joyce's proposal to implement league tables for tertiary institutions takes a backward looking, short term view that could do more harm than good, Labour’s Tertiary Education spokesperson David Cunliffe says. More >>
Defence minister, not panda pimp
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 11:56 am | New Zealand Labour Party
While Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee is in China pushing a taxpayer funded deal to bring two pandas to New Zealand, the country’s military look set to be hit with a pay freeze, Opposition Leader Andrew Little says. More >>
Ambassador’s criticism has to be taken seriously
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 10:34 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Tim Groser will have to listen to Dr Adrian Macey’s criticism of how the Government calculated its climate change targets if he wants to be taken seriously at the climate change talks in Paris, says Labour’s Climate Change spokesperson Megan Woods. More >>
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 >>
