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Kiwis lining banks’ pockets
Friday, 7 August 2015, 8:49 am | New Zealand Labour Party
New figures show that the ‘big four’ Australian banks in New Zealand are creaming Kiwis, making higher profit margins here than they do across the ditch, Labour’s Consumer Affairs spokesperson David Shearer says. More >>
PM out of touch on Auckland house prices
Thursday, 6 August 2015, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Prime Minister’s comments today that Aucklanders want their house prices to keep skyrocketing shows just how out of touch he is about the housing crisis, Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford says. “John Key claims Aucklanders want the value ... More >>
Big profiting banks need to back off farmers
Thursday, 6 August 2015, 11:09 am | New Zealand Labour Party
With dairy prices forecast to take another hit tomorrow, banks shouldn’t be too eager to put the screws on farmers, Labour’s Consumer Affairs Spokesperson, David Shearer says. “Bank profits for the four Australian owned banks – ANZ, Westpac, ... More >>
DOC deep in the doldrums
Thursday, 6 August 2015, 8:44 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Department of Conservation will need more than just another restructuring in order to improve its performance, according to a damning “Workplace Engagement Survey” with only one in four staff believing that the organisation has a clear ... More >>
John Key must take responsibility for Saudi Sheep Scandal
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key must take responsibility for his Government’s Saudi sheep scandal, and apologise to New Zealanders for sullying the reputation of our country for fair dealing, says Labour’s Export Growth and Trade spokesperson David Parker. More >>
10,000 more Kiwis without a job in a year
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 11:25 am | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s complacent approach to the economy has seen 10,000 more Kiwis unemployed compared to last year, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson Grant Robertson. “Today’s unemployment figures show that there are now 148,000 New Zealanders out of work, ... More >>
Family violence overhaul long overdue
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 11:22 am | New Zealand Labour Party
A long overdue review of family violence laws is a major step forward in addressing New Zealand's disgraceful record of domestic abuse, but fails to address funding issues, Labour’s Associate Justice spokesperson Kelvin Davis says. “New Zealand ... More >>
Reckless complacency in face of disastrous dairy result
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 7:44 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Another dramatic drop in global dairy auction prices highlights how reckless National has been in failing to properly diversify the economy, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson Grant Robertson. More >>
$4 million was to advance trade not settle legal claim
Tuesday, 4 August 2015, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
It is now even more apparent that the $4 million payment to the Al Khalaf group was to advance trade with Saudi Arabia, not to settle a legal claim, says Export Growth and Trade spokesperson David Parker. More >>
Predictable result of unfair law changes
Tuesday, 4 August 2015, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s destructive labour laws have forced 1000 workers at Talley's-owned freezing works AFFCO into taking strike action just to keep their employer at the bargaining table, Labour’s spokesperson on Labour Issues Iain Lees-Galloway says. “The Government ... More >>
Million dollar average house now less than a year away
Tuesday, 4 August 2015, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Latest figures from QV show the Auckland housing market is blistering hot and racing away from Kiwi families, says Labour’s housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. “On the current rate the average house price across the Auckland region will hit $1 million ... More >>
Obama acts – Key sits on his hands
Tuesday, 4 August 2015, 11:40 am | New Zealand Labour Party
President Obama’s plan to tackle climate change proves that leading nations are mustering the courage to do what is necessary, says Labour’s Climate Change spokesperson Megan Woods. “His plan to cut emissions from United States power stations by a ... More >>
Changes dilute Coroners’ role
Tuesday, 4 August 2015, 11:38 am | New Zealand Labour Party
A planned change to the Coroners Act which means an inquest won’t be required when a death occurs in official care or custody is a backward step and weakens the important role coroners play, Labour’s Justice spokesperson Jacinda Ardern says. More >>
Forestry death guilty plea proves case for reform
Monday, 3 August 2015, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A logging company’s guilty plea over the death of one of their workers proves the need to strengthen health and safety laws, Labour’s spokesperson for Labour Issues Iain Lees-Galloway says. Charles Finlay was killed in July 2013 when he was hit by ... More >>
Daughter for the Return Home
Monday, 3 August 2015, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Christchurch East MP Poto Williams who hails from the Cook Islands, will be returning this week as part of the Cook’s celebrations on becoming self-governing 50 years ago. Her family background is connected to the northern Cooks, the islands of Manihiki, ... More >>
Tiwai Point welcomed but strategy needed
Monday, 3 August 2015, 10:52 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The news that Tiwai Point Aluminium smelter will remain open is good news for the 800 workers at the plant and the people of Southland, but points to a need for a comprehensive regional development strategy, Opposition leader Andrew Little says. ... More >>
Stalled TPP chance for wider discussion
Saturday, 1 August 2015, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Failure to get the TPP agreement across the line gives New Zealanders an opportunity to put more pressure on the Government not to sign away our sovereignty, Opposition leader Andrew Little says. More >>
Will poor TPP dairy outcome stop National selling our homes?
Friday, 31 July 2015, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
After failing to protect the right to stop foreign speculators buying our houses it’s clear the Government is not going to get wins on dairy in their TPP negotiations either, Labour’s Trade and Export spokesperson David Parker says. “Labour has ... More >>
Bennett’s legacy a test for Tolley
Friday, 31 July 2015, 11:13 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Former Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has been thrown under the bus by her successor after its been suggested that Ms Bennet gave the green light to an ‘unethical’ observational study of high-risk children, Labour Children’s spokesperson ... More >>
Troubled school wanted $25,000 dollars to fence farm
Thursday, 30 July 2015, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The troubled Whangaruru charter school asked Hekia Parata for $25,000 to fence the school farm at the expense of spending on teaching, Labour’s Education spokesperson Chris Hipkins says. “This unbelievable revelation comes hard on the heels of Hekia ... More >>
