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Govt Health And Safety Changes Put Workers At Risk
Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“New Zealand already has one of the highest rates of workplace deaths in the developed world. Despite this appalling record, the Government is choosing to weaken our health and safety laws,” Labour workplace relations spokesperson Jan Tinetti said. More >>
Kiwis Worse Off This April Thanks To Govt Choices
Monday, 31 March 2025, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Under Labour, April 1 meant higher wages and more support for those doing it tough. Under National, April 1 has turned into a day workers and struggling families dread,” Willie Jackson said. More >>
Three More Years For Interislander Ferries
Monday, 31 March 2025, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Instead of scoring two ferries for $551 million, Winston Peters has informed us he will progress with two smaller ferries but has no contract, or costs,” Labour transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere said. More >>
Myanmar Junta Must Stop The Airstrikes
Monday, 31 March 2025, 10:57 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour welcomes the Government’s contribution of $2 million to earthquake relief efforts but it is imperative there is international pressure on the junta to stop its military action, Labour associate foreign affairs spokesperson Phil Twyford said. More >>
National Failing To Deliver On Supermarkets
Sunday, 30 March 2025, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Today’s announcement to ask for more information and hope the major supermarket players do something about it in the meantime, is no more than paying lip service to all of the promises they’ve been making to Kiwis. More >>
Labour Backs Farmers’ Call For Better Process On GE
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Farmers have rightly raised concerns about the consultation process and speed at which this Bill is progressing. Rushing it could put New Zealand’s reputation at risk,” Labour trade spokesperson Damien O’Connor said. More >>
Bar Still Too High For Small Mental Health Providers
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Though the $100,000 threshold is better than the previous $250,000, it is still an expensive and high bar that will lock out some small providers and prevent them from helping people in need,” Labour mental health spokesperson Ingrid Leary said. More >>
Kiwis Lose Faith In Job Market
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 6:11 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“The latest Westpac survey shows that New Zealanders continue to feel squeezed by a lacklustre labour market and high cost of living, especially in areas like Auckland,” Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Govt Must Tackle Meth Use Crisis
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The just-released Drugs in Wastewater Testing Programme results for 2024 shows methamphetamine use has nearly doubled in the last year alone. More >>
Govt’s Continued Lack Of Action On Gaza Condemned
Friday, 21 March 2025, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour has been calling for stronger action from the Government on Israel’s invasion of Gaza, including intervening in South Africa’s case against Israel in the International Court of Justice, and the creation of a special visa for family members of New Zealanders ... More >>
National At Sea Over Defence Jobs
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“If we want more people joining our Defence Force, getting rid of the people who make uniformed personnel’s jobs easier isn’t a good start,” Labour Defence spokesperson Peeni Henare said. More >>
National Standards Returning By Stealth
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Having our tamariki undergo standardised testing from a young age only fuels anxiety and stress for students and parents. It pits students against each other and only reinforces in children who don’t have the same out-of-school support that they’re ... More >>
Kiwis Still Struggling As Economy Stumbles Along
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealanders are working harder but still not getting ahead. Unemployment remains high and people’s wages still aren’t keeping up with rising costs. More >>
Luxon Quick To Give Away Principled Position On Nukes
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 11:47 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Nuclear Suppliers Group aims to ensure nuclear trade for peaceful purposes does not contribute to the proliferation of nuclear weapons and its rules require members to have signed the NPT. More >>
Still No Certainty For Disability Communities
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 9:23 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Disabled people, their families and carers have gone through so much heartbreak over the past year because of this heartless Government,” acting disability issues spokesperson, Carmel Sepuloni said. More >>
National Botches Health Funding Numbers
Saturday, 15 March 2025, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“The Health Minister should learn how to read government accounts. He should be referring to spending over three government budgets – some of that money will not be spent until 2030 - not three years,” Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall ... More >>
Auckland Needs Second Harbour Crossing
Friday, 14 March 2025, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Labour had options for a second harbour crossing, and we announced a preferred route before the election. The Minister needs to make clear the details around options for this major project as soon as possible." More >>
Barbara Edmonds’ Speech To NZ Investment Summit 2025
Friday, 14 March 2025, 11:45 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Just because the current government started something, we aren’t just going to stop it because it was their idea and not ours. If it’s working, contracted or underway, we will keep moving forward. More >>
Labour Does Not Support PPPs For Prisons
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 7:57 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“This is a backwards announcement. We shouldn’t be building more beds to lock more people up and this kind of investment should be going towards reducing crime and increasing rehabilitation,” Labour corrections spokesperson Tracey McLellan ... More >>
Members’ Bill Makes Wage Theft A Crime
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 9:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Parliament has passed the Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill today led by Labour MP Camilla Belich, inserting a new section 220AA into the Crimes Act 1961. More >>
